Darren Brunt was a big shot in Shalholm, capable of shaking the entire district with a call. He had extensive influence, many henchmen, entertainment venues, and private enterprises under his control. He was a wealthy tycoon with boundless riches.Darren led his men into the hotel, charging toward the private room where Xayne and the others were.Meanwhile, Emily lay on the ground with blood in her mouth. Her face was swollen, looking like she was barely clinging to life.Thump, thump, thump.The sound of hurried footsteps echoed down the corridor."Who touched my daughter?! Are you seeking death?!” The man’s roar shook the hotel before he was even visible. Then his men barged into the private room with their knives and clubs. Some surrounded the area, while the rest blocked the entrance.“D-Dad, you finally came. Please save me,” Emily said. She looked like she had just met her savior.Darren was outraged when he saw his daughter in that pitiful state. He glared at Xayne within
Donovan’s demeanor was cold and overwhelming, causing Darren to frown. He declared, “Mr. Donovan, are you somehow connected to this kid? I’ll kill him for hurting my daughter. Even you can’t hold me back!”In Shalholm’s underworld, Darren’s reputation was lower than Donovan’s. While the latter was one of the top figures, Darren was part of a larger group. Still, they could not compare to Donovan’s strengths, assets, and influence.However, the two were equally as brutal and dominant.Suddenly, an astonishing scene stunned Darren and everyone else. Donovan laughed coldly and turned around. He looked at Xayne and bowed to show respect, saying, “Sorry I’m late, Mr. Xayne.”Donovan maintained a 90-degree bow, unwilling to stand upright unless Xayne gave the order.Darren was utterly shocked and widened his eyes in disbelief.‘Donovan is bowing to that man?! Am I hallucinating?!’Meanwhile, Xayne asked, "Can you handle this?"Donovan replied, "Please rest assured, Mr. Xayne. No one
‘What?! Who’s shutting down my establishments and arresting my men? T-That can’t be right.’Darren snatched the phone from his subordinate. The former looked shocked as he tried calling several numbers, but none connected. Cold sweat dripped from Darren’s forehead as he panicked.He stared at Donovan in disbelief, asking, “Did you team up with Harold to come after me?”Donovan chucked. “I don’t have to get Chief Saun on board. It was Mr. Xayne’s idea.”Darren turned to look at Xayne sipping wine on a nearby couch with Tracy and Candy kneeling on the sidelines. The two girls dared not lift their heads as they knelt beside Xayne. Instead, they trembled in fear. They had never experienced such a terrifying situation before.Darren’s appearance made sense, but no one expected Donovan to show up. Moreover, the latter bowed to Xayne. It was a terrifying scenario, and the girls felt they could die of fear.Darren could no longer suppress his fear and asked, “W-Who the hell are you?”‘H
Darren felt like the world was collapsing. The things he had fought hard for might end today because of the terrifying man before him.‘That man made Chief Saun travel from Shalholm and peak with such respect. How powerful is that man?’Thud!Darren knelt on the ground as sweat poured from his panicked face. Soon after, Harold turned to gaze at Darren, questioning, “Do you have anything to say now?”Darren raised his head, trembling as he looked at the calm Xayne. Then the former crawled over and knocked his head on the ground, begging for mercy, “Mr. Xayne, I was wrong! Please spare me! I was foolish to offend you. I’ve made a terrible mistake, but it wasn’t my intention.“It was hers! Tracy instigated us and deliberately caused trouble. She humiliated your wife!” Darren was desperate. Blood from his forehead stained the floor as he continued to bang it on the ground.Darren’s subordinates were stunned, and each of them dropped their weapons before kneeling alongside him.Meanw
Oliver and Tracy bowed repeatedly, saying, “Thank you, Mr. Xayne!”Oliver added, “I’ll bring my daughter to your door tomorrow. We will apologize with a generous gift!”The others also bowed and expressed their gratitude for Xayne’s mercy. When he turned and left, Darren collapsed.‘It’s all over for me.’Donovan looked at the once arrogant Darren crumble. The former chuckled and said, “One wrong move can cost you the whole game. That’s the hand you’ve been dealt.”Soon after, Harold waved and ordered, “Take them away!”The shocking news rocked all of Shalholm the following day. Harold seized the Brunt Group overnight and sent Darren and Emily to prison. In addition, Donovan acquired all their entertainment venues and assets. Simultaneously, he took Darren’s men into his crew.The fame of Shalholm’s Grim Reaper skyrocketed overnight, capturing the city’s attention. Meanwhile, Eric and Tim gave Serena an earful at the Swift Group.Tim was currently representing the company as Vi
“W-What? Oliver Reinhart came here?”Eric paled as he looked at Serena with anxiety and resentment. He exclaimed, “Serena, are you trying to run our family? It’s one mishap after another with you. Are you the family’s curse?”Sophia seized the opportunity to add fuel to the fire, “Hmph! She’s nothing but bad luck, Grandpa. We’ve had one problem after another since we took her back. I say we’re better off driving her and Xayne out.”She still held a grudge against Xayne for his audacious actions in the yard a few days ago.“Hmph!” Eric snorted and stood, saying, “What are you all sitting around for? Get out there and welcome Mr. Oliver!”The higher-ups and Swift family relatives berated Serena as they moved.“She’s nothing but a curse. Because of her, we had to come for a meeting so early in the morning.”“The Swifts will perish sooner or later because of her.”“What a worthless scum, shamelessly living under the Swifts’ care. I would’ve packed up and left if I were her.”Seren
Oliver felt conflicted when he saw Eric’s actions.‘If I allow Eric to strike Serena, wouldn’t Mr. Xayne kill me and wipe out my family?’Oliver quickly stopped Eric and shouted, “Sir, you’ve misunderstood! I didn’t come here to confront Serena.”Eric and everyone else was shocked when they heard Oliver’s words.“Mr. Oliver, you don’t have to be polite. Since Serena has offended you, she deserves punishment. I heard about what happened, and I agree it’s her fault,” Eric spoke as he looked at Tracy.‘It’s clear Serena caused those injuries on Tracy’s face!’Eric thundered, “Why are you still standing? Kneel and apologize to Tracy!”Although Serena felt aggrieved as she faced Eric and her family’s oppressive attitude, she could only cry and kneel.However, Oliver quickly stopped her and said, “Ms. Serena, you don’t need to kneel. It should be Tracy who kneels and apologizes to you.”He looked around and noticed everyone’s shock. After a pause, he shouted, “What are you all stand
“Nonsense, Tracy! Get out of the way!” Oliver cut his daughter’s words short and glared at her, scaring her into silence.Then he turned to Serena and said smilingly, “Ms. Serena, you’ve misunderstood. It was all Tracy’s fault initially. As her father, I don’t want to see her making so many mistakes. That’s why I brought her here to apologize to you.”Serena looked skeptical when she heard that, but she did not pry. Afterward, Oliver apologized again before leaving the Swift Group with Tracy.When they left, the higher-ups and the Swifts discussed what had happened.“What’s happening?! Someone like Oliver here with his daughter to apologize?”“I don’t know what’s happening either, but it doesn’t matter. I’m just glad everything’s over.”“Hmph! It still doesn’t change the fact that Serena is a curse! We should kick her out of the Swift family.”Eric frowned and then glared at Serena. “I hope you’ll be more careful and stop embarrassing us. We won’t pursue this incident for now.”
Dean's wild provocations quickly drew a crowd of onlookers.At that moment, a striking young woman stepped forward, removing her sunglasses as she made her way through the throng.The woman was dressed in an elegant black gown, the hemline revealing a pair of flawless, slender legs that caught everyone's attention. Her expression, however, was haughty, as though she looked down on everyone around her.She was Deanana Lovorka, the heiress of the Lovorka family conglomerate. While not exactly a household name, she was considered a minor socialite in the upper circles of Drakonix."Manager Dean, it's been a while!" Deanana greeted casually.As someone who frequently traveled abroad for business, Deanana was a familiar face at the airport and she had crossed paths with Dean on several occasions.But she was not here for a casual chat with Dean. It was far from it.She had come specifically to see Xayne.This was, after all, the legendary King of the North. Just six months ago, he w
"Do you have any idea whose luggage this is?" Aava asked coldly with a sharp and commanding tone.She was on the verge of revealing her special credentials—something she rarely used unless absolutely necessary. Xayne had been her hero, someone she deeply admired. The ridicule from Miodrag moments earlier had already pushed her to the edge, and now even a low-level airport staffer dared to humiliate him."Of course, I knew. Xayne, the King of the North six months ago; now he's just a regular civilian," the staffer replied with icy indifference. The staffer smirked. "Miss, do you think Xayne is still the mighty King of the North? There's no war, the capital isn't under siege, and he's utterly useless now. Take my advice—someone young and beautiful like you should stay far away from trash like Xayne. Get closer to someone like Young Master Dongfang instead. It'll do wonders for your future!"Dean swaggered over, cigarette dangling from his mouth, hands clasped behind his back. His ex
Upon hearing those words, both Xayne and Aava paused in surprise, then frowned in unison.The VIP lounge was clearly still operating as usual. Inside, over twenty people were relaxing—some reading newspapers and sipping coffee. There was no sign of any "closure" or "disinfection."It was obvious that this so-called announcement was deliberately targeting Xayne and Aava."Manager Li, isn't this going a bit too far? That's Xayne—formerly the King of the North. He has special privileges to use the VIP lounge. If this gets reported to higher-ups, we could all be in trouble…," whispered one of the airport staff, cautiously approaching Dean."Higher-ups? Haven't you heard? Young Master Lyuben already gave the order—anyone who sides with Xayne will see their entire family wiped out." Dean sneered, exhaling a cloud of smoke as he lit a cigarette."And even if the higher-ups find out, what can they do?" Dean added mockingly. "I'll admit, six months ago, I wouldn't have dared cross Xayne. B
Miodrag's laughter quickly caught the attention of onlookers in the bustling terminal. But their gazes were fixed not on him but on Xayne.The "King of the North" was a name nearly everyone recognized, yet no one dared approach him. Lyuben's warning had spread far and wide: anyone who got close to Xayne would face annihilation."Miodrag! What gives you the right to mock Mr. Xayne? Just hours ago, he was fighting on the front lines for this country. And you? What have you done besides indulge yourself in luxury?" Aava snapped with a sharp and clear voice."Heh, I pay taxes, don't I? Doesn't spending money generate tax revenue? Without people like me keeping the economy alive, what would Xayne have eaten in the north? Dirt?" Miodrag smirked, his tone dripping with mockery. He sneered and continued, "If not for us rich kids throwing around millions in donations every day, Xayne wouldn't even have warm dirt to eat!""Damn it! The nerve of that guy!""What's so special about the East
"Is it true that Xayne captured the so-called 'Lord of Light' alive?" Lyuben remained calm as he was playing a grand piano in the lounge."Indeed! Word is, the Lord of Light's master, Master Emin, was present as well. However, Xander also made an appearance. My analysis suggests it was Xander who forced Master Emin to retreat, while Xayne crippled the Lord of Light." An older man lowered his head respectfully as he spoke, his voice tinged with urgency."Oh? Defeating the Lord of Light… he must have had a trick up his sleeve. Was it some kind of tactic or setup?" Lyuben asked without betraying a hint of emotion."It's said that Xayne specializes in traps and ambushes. Otherwise, Hiram and his crew wouldn't have met their end in that mansion. Master Dongfang, you mustn't underestimate him!""Hmm?!" Lyuben's eyes shot open suddenly, piercing beams of icy resolve radiating toward the older man.The man immediately lowered his head further, not daring to meet the gaze of the young lead
"Lowes, what are you panicking for?" Zoro's cold gaze locked onto Lowes.Even though Lowes was several generations younger than him, as the head of the Bullard family, he had the status to stand on equal footing with Zoro."I'm not panicking, I just don't want to see more white funeral banners hanging at the Bullard family estate. If Xayne comes back and chooses to settle the score, do you think any of us can handle it? You might not know this, but back when King Quidie rebelled, even Klink didn't dare lay a hand on him," Lowes replied, his voice strained but steady.He paused, taking a long, slow breath to calm himself. "Put it another way, if Xayne comes for us, even KB Kings Circle won't step in to save us. If that doesn't scare you, then I don't know what will!"The air in the room grew colder. Lowes glanced around at the faces of the other family heads, hoping to see reason in their eyes. But then came a sneer.Zoro let out a low, disdainful chuckle. "Even if Xayne didn't die
"Xayne!" Zoro clenched his fists so tightly. If anyone had a grudge against Xayne, the Eastin family's hatred was no less than that of the Bullard family. Not to mention, Flamey had been killed by Xayne not long ago. This blood feud had to be settled.The Big Four weren't some weak, defenseless prey that Xayne could toy with as he pleased. For decades, the Big Four had controlled the heart of the Drakonia's economy. Every senator, governor, and political figure had to show them respect. But since Iver's death, the Big Four had lost their glow. People who once bowed their heads were now looking down on them. The root of all this was because of Xayne.That's why, after Flamey's death, the Eastin family had no choice but to call upon their master, a man who had been living in seclusion for decades. Every bit of information regarding Xayne's trip to Egenda, his plans, his contacts, and even his flight schedule had been deliberately fed to Lord of Light.They made it clear that the momen
"In the end, his ambitions were never realized. When he attempted to merge all five Dragon's Hearts, he died. After his death, the Dragon's Hearts vanished without a trace. That's why the Light Order has always kept a close eye on Drakonia, especially on the methods Commander Zedd used to track down those Dragon's Hearts," Joe explained.Hearing this, Xayne was utterly stunned. He had never imagined that over a century ago, Commander Zedd had possessed five Dragon's Hearts. That would have been a time when Drakon Destiny was on the rise. However, because of the failed fusion, Commander Zedd lost not only his life but also Drakon Destiny's, which declined, leading to the humiliations and defeats that followed over the next century."So you're saying the Dragon's Hearts are tied to the fate of a nation?" Xayne asked, his shock evident."Absolutely. Based on our research, there's no doubt about it. The fate of Drakonia is linked to the Dragon's Hearts. Every time someone successfully f
In the VIP lounge of the airport, Xayne and Aava were waiting for their flight. Not long after, a tall, broad-shouldered young man strode in. He scanned the room briefly before his eyes locked onto Xayne and Aava. Without hesitation, he walked straight toward them. "Mr. Xayne, I'm sorry for the wait. I was sent here by Yves."The young man sized up Xayne, his eyes flashing with surprise when he saw that Xayne was completely unharmed. Word had spread about Xayne's clash with Lord of Light, a confrontation that even drew out a Radiant Commander figure, Emin. Yet here Xayne was, perfectly fine. It was hard not to be impressed.As Yves's right-hand man, Joe Zhird knew better than to underestimate someone like Xayne. His respect was evident in his tone and demeanor. With his status as the top lieutenant of Black Ice Platform, even the heads of prominent families would approach him with courtesy. But right now, it was Joe who was showing deference to Xayne, and this caught Aava by surprise