In the eyes of the 300,000 Northern Plains soldiers present, there was pride—pride in having many brave comrades, pride in having such a wise commander."Commander, what about the higher-ups?" Ace asked cautiously. It was not out of fear, but as one of Northern Plains's Dracoguards, he needed to consider more for Xayne."I've said that if anything happens, I'll take responsibility. Besides, I'm sure nothing will happen. Drakonia will not let us suffer. Relax," Xayne replied."All right." Ace nodded, no longer speaking, but he also hoped to avenge his comrades."Commander, Pavona is once again distorting the facts in the international news. Do you want to take a look?" Baxford asked.Xayne nodded, took it, and read it."According to a Pavona frontline journalist, the Northern Plains army of Drakonia, aware of its guilt, has retreated a hundred kilometers beyond the border, proving that the Drakonia's military has acknowledged its wrongdoing."It is clear that the Drakonia's milit
"It seems like tens of thousands of them are pressing forward. Are they crazy?" Minte exclaimed, his face full of shock."Don't worry. Even if they have numbers, as long as our men engage in battle, we can eradicate them," Saxi shouted confidently."That's true," Minte replied, calmly pulling the alarm.The alarm sounded instantly. In Drakonia, soldiers would have gathered within a minute at the sound of this emergency signal.However, three minutes had passed, and the Pavona soldiers still hadn’t fully emerged from their barracks. Those who did come out were drowsy, disoriented, and disheveled. Some even came out shirtless and without their weapons.Northern Plains Army's tank units paid no heed to whether Pavona was ready, launching a fierce bombardment.In an instant, the sky was ablaze, and the ground shook violently.Pavona’s camp was clustered in one place, so the Northern Plains soldiers did not need to aim. They just fired in one direction.It wasn’t until shells explod
The once-proud fortifications of the Pavona were effortlessly crushed by the advancing Northern Plains Army's armored vehicles, leaving them in ruins. The Pavona soldiers were in complete disarray. Their worldview had been shattered by the sheer force and dominance of the Northern Plains Army, and they had completely lost the will to fight.In the face of such overwhelming power, Xayne's strategy was straightforward and effective. He could have devised a thousand different attack plans, but this relentless, brute-force approach was the most direct and deadly.As the Northern Plains Army's tanks crushed through the fortifications, the psychological defenses of the Pavona soldiers crumbled just as easily. Watching their defenses being systematically destroyed in the dead of night, they lost all courage to fight against the thousands of Northern Plains soldiers led by Xayne.Many Pavona soldiers began to retreat in panic, heading toward the command center, their last line of defens
Xayne listened attentively as the Pavona soldier confessed, trembling with fear."We deliberately conducted military exercises near the border to provoke you. Those artillery shells were fired on purpose," the soldier said, his voice shaking. "Then, we pretended to invite your envoys for negotiations under the guise of an apology, but we had already planned to assassinate them.""Very well. Now, two final questions. Who ordered this, and who fired the shots at the envoys?" Xayne asked."It was the commander. He gave all the orders and pulled the trigger," the soldier answered."Hand over your commander," Xayne demanded.The soldier turned to his comrades, who exchanged uncertain glances."When I reported to the commander earlier, I saw him packing his things to escape," the reporting soldier added.With a cold snort, Xayne leaped to the highest point of the command center, scanning the area. Sure enough, he spotted a jeep speeding away two kilometers to the east.In a flash,
With that, Xayne left the airport.Lexter's invitation was set for a week later.Although Xayne didn't understand the delay, he quickly realized Lexter was likely preparing something secretly.Therefore, Xayne wasn’t in a rush. He decided to use the time to give Healers Valley a choice.If Lexter didn't back down in time, Xayne wouldn't mind ensuring that he stayed in Folksworth permanently.When Xayne returned to the villa, he hugged Coco, lovingly playing with her.He missed his daughter dearly, even after just one day apart.Xayne simply wished to spend as much time as possible with Coco during her childhood.That evening, when Serena came back, she was not very happy."What's wrong? You don't look well."Xayne walked over to Serena, lying on the sofa, and asked with concern while gently massaging her back.Serena closed her eyes, letting out a comfortable sigh. "The company has been too busy lately. Our new product is facing some issues. We don’t have enough sales channel
Serena was deep in thought but couldn't come up with a good solution.For the past few days, she had been running around to various sales channels for the new drug, but the responses were always vague and noncommittal.Just then, Serena glanced at her phone and suddenly spotted a news article."The Hwark family from West Dangria plans to open a pharmaceutical branch in Folksworth?"Serena immediately grasped the significance.The Hwark family's branch was already seeking partners in the Folksworth area. She wondered which company would be lucky enough to catch the Hwark family's eye.The Hwark family was a name she wouldn't have known in the past, but now, being immersed in the business world, she was well aware of this giant.The Hwark family wielded immense influence across the central and western regions of Drakonia, with business interests spanning multiple sectors, which include pharmaceuticals, technology, healthcare, real estate, entertainment, and more.Serena Group's an
Meanwhile, a mid-sized villa stood in the affluent district of Folksworth. The villa boasted various luxurious features, including a garden, artificial hills, and a fountain, giving it an upscale feel.A few days ago, Barty purchased this villa as his residence. The ease with which he bought this mid-sized villa spoke volumes about the Hwark family's immense wealth."Mr. Barty, she's in the car now," said a man wearing glasses."Got it. You can go now."A middle-aged man with a corpulent figure lounged in an executive chair, his body causing the chair to creak under the weight.This was Barty, the general manager of the Hwark family's Folksworth branch and a senior member of the Hwark family.Sitting opposite him was a man in his thirties, reading through some documents. His name was Ansel Hwark, and he was also a senior member of the Hwark family and the second-in-command at the branch."She's here and she came alone," Barty said."With our strength, it's only a matter of time
"All right, now we can talk business, right?" Serena said."Of course. I want Serena Group to be a flagship partner for our branch. What do you think?" Barty replied casually."What do you mean?" Serena asked, frowning."Let me be blunt, Ms. Serena. We're here to dominate the pharmaceutical industry in Folksworth. If you agree to be our vanguard, you'll be handsomely rewarded," Barty said."What? You want to take over Serena Group? I'm sorry, but that's not happening. Our conversation ends here." Serena stood up angrily, realizing their true intentions. They wanted to use her company as a bridge to swallow up other pharmaceutical companies in Folksworth. It was a ludicrous idea."As you wish." Barty shrugged.Serena turned to leave, fuming."Ten, nine, eight, " Ansel started counting down."What are you doing?" Serena sensed something was wrong."Nothing much, I just slipped a little sedative into your coffee," Barty said with a sinister smile."What? You..." Serena tried to
Delwyn's confidence surged as he witnessed the effectiveness of his formation. Xayne's formidable Ravenclaw dagger had been effortlessly repelled, leaving Delwyn feeling invincible.No wonder the Christy family elders always stressed the importance of mastering their First formations. The Christy family's prominence wasn't solely due to their role as guardians of the First Dragon's tomb. Their mastery of ancient formations, some passed down from the First Dragon, was unparalleled, formidable enough to command respect even from the Five Great Mountains.Delwyn laughed triumphantly. The thrill of holding his ground against a Quin-Divine Commander filled him with elation. He had overestimated Xayne.Meanwhile, Xayne retrieved the Ravenclaw dagger, noting an unusual and elusive force surrounding it. Even he couldn't fully grasp its nature. As the dagger's momentum forced him back several steps, Xayne steadied himself, his eyes narrowing."Feeling humbled now, Xayne?" Delwyn smirked, hi
"You're courting death!" Xayne's words had barely landed when a figure rushed forward, grabbing his arm tightly."Mr. Xayne! Please, calm down! This might all just be a misunderstanding. You can't start a fight here, the consequences would be unimaginable!" Luther's face had turned pale with fear.Both men, Xayne and Delwyn were far beyond what he could handle. If anything happened to either of them in Folksberg, it would spell the end of his political career and likely his freedom."Misunderstanding?" Xayne's cold laughter echoed in the room as he pointed at Delwyn. "Using my name to scam and extort people was bad enough. Forcing women into unspeakable situations? If that's a 'misunderstanding,' then what isn't?"As he finished speaking, a powerful surge of energy erupted from Xayne, his aura soaring to its peak, a Quin-Divine Commander's aura, overwhelming and unstoppable. The force shook Luther's grip loose, leaving him stumbling back in shock.Luther took one look at Xayne's i
Xayne stepped into the suite with Yanny close behind, drawing the attention of everyone in the room.A collective gasp rippled through the crowd. The two men, Xayne and the imposter looked nearly identical.Even Yanny froze, her eyes darting between them.Before, when they weren't side by side, their resemblance had been noticeable but not striking. Now, face-to-face, their shared aura and presence were unmistakable.The difference was that Delwyn carried himself with an arrogant, almost oppressive authority as if the world were beneath him. In contrast, Xayne exuded a calm yet commanding energy, one rooted in confidence rather than superiority."What is going on here?" Luther stammered, clutching his wine glass.Delwyn was momentarily stunned to see Xayne, but he quickly regained his composure."Xayne!" he sneered.The charade was over. Delwyn saw no point in pretending anymore as he took a sip of red wine from his wine glass and an arrogant expression appeared on his face. Tr
"In Warren International Hotel. But, young man, we appreciate your kindness but you can't just throw your life away!" Channy turned toward Xayne, his face full of worry.Beside him, Renny chimed in, her voice urgent. "Serena is pregnant! If something happens to you, how am I supposed to explain it to her?""I've told you. I'm Xayne too!" Xayne's tone was firm, his expression unyielding.What he left unsaid, however, was the truth: the so-called "Xayne" they'd met before was a fraud.The problem was that the Riller family had all seen Delwyn. Compared to Xayne, Delwyn carried himself with authority and charisma far superior to Xayne.No one believed that this seemingly ordinary young man before them was the legendary King of the North."Renny, take me there," Xayne ordered, casting a glance at the bedridden Yanny. Seeing that she was no longer in danger, he turned back to Renny."I..." Renny hesitated, unsure.Before she could decide, Yanny struggled to sit up on her bed. Her vo
Without wasting a second, he led a small group of servants up to the second floor at a brisk pace."Miss Yanny! Please open the door!" Loud, frantic knocks echoed from upstairs."Sir, the door to Miss Yanny's room won't open!" the butler called down, his forehead glistening with sweat as he rushed back downstairs, his breathing uneven."Then what are you all standing around for? Break the door open!" Channy's voice cracked with panic, his face flushed red with desperation. He stomped his foot and beat his chest, his heart filled with regret. He loved Renny and Yanny very much. The words he'd spoken earlier were out of desperation and now felt like a blade twisting in his gut. If anything happened to his granddaughter, he'd never forgive himself.Xayne didn't wait for anyone else to react. He stormed up the stairs, his movements sharp and purposeful. Pushing past the Riller family's servants, he raised his leg and delivered a powerful kick to the door. It burst open with a loud cr
Before the words were even finished, Xayne had already pushed open the car door and stepped out. Without hesitation, he brushed past the servants at the entrance and led Renny straight into the estate.The moment they walked in, they heard Channy pounding his chest in frustration, his voice thundering as he pointed toward the second floor. "Even if you have no regard for family, can you bear to see so many people dragged down with you?"Around him, more than a dozen servants stood in silence, heads bowed, not daring to make a sound. Two middle-aged men stood before Channy like chastised schoolchildren, their posture rigid, their faces full of unease.When Channy spotted Renny, his face twisted with a mix of surprise and anger. He barely spared a glance at Xayne. After all, in his opinion, Xayne was too ordinary, so ordinary that he didn't even deserve a second look."Renny?" Channy frowned deeply. "You're back just in time. Go upstairs and talk some sense into your sister. If she r
"Miss Riller, every move you make is under my watch. I even know when you left for Folksworth and when you came back. I have detailed reports here!" Zenn smirked as he pulled out his phone, scrolling through text messages before waving the screen in front of Renny's face."Move your car. I'm in a hurry!" Xayne said coldly, his tone sharp and unwavering.Zenn looked Xayne up and down, sneering. "Who the hell do you think you are? I'm here on Mr. Xayne's orders to wait for her. If you ruin his plans, can you bear the consequences?"As Renny had suspected, if he couldn't have her, he'd make sure no one else could either.When Zenn was having a fancy dinner with Delwyn earlier, he had spilled every detail about her. He praised the Riller sisters, calling them goddesses, but admitted that Renny was far prettier than her sister, Yanny. He mentioned how she'd gone to Folksworth and wasn't sure when she'd return.The moment Delwyn decided to send someone to drag her back to Folksberg, Zen
Serena noticed Renny's sudden change in expression and asked curiously, "What's wrong?""Nothing!" Renny's voice trembled as she swallowed hard, her small hands shaking as she quickly put her phone away. But no matter how she tried, she couldn't hide the panic in her eyes."Renny, what's going on? Do you still see me as your friend?" Serena pressed, her eyes narrowing with concern.Renny's unease didn't escape Serena's sharp gaze. Renny glanced at Serena and Xayne, her face full of hesitation. "It's about someone with the last name Xavier. He's powerful, and I don't want to drag you two into it!""What?" Serena's brow frowned.Xayne's eyes flickered with interest. He hadn't been paying attention initially, but hearing the mention of the name "Xavier" brought a subtle shift to his gaze. "Someone with the last name Xavier? Renny, can you tell me what's going on?"After a long moment of hesitation, Renny finally pulled out her phone and handed it to Xayne showing the farewell messag
Channy had stood right behind Luther, and when he heard those words, his heart sank hard. Both his granddaughters had been as stubborn as they came, but if Yanny Riller had decided to stand her ground, it would have spelled big trouble for the Riller family. This hadn't been the same as crossing the Scallow or Armen families. Xayne's influence in Drakonia had been untouchable at that time.Watching Luther bow and scrape as he ushered Xayne into the car, Channy pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Too bad he didn't know that this so-called Xayne was nothing but a fraud."Yanny, you heard what Mr. Xayne just said, didn't you? You see what I mean, right?" Channy asked.Yanny bit her lip hard, her eyes filling with tears. Her gaze was firm as she looked straight at her grandfather. Seeing that look, Channy's heart skipped a beat. He quickly grabbed Yanny's arm and guided her into the car. If Xayne saw that look of defiance on Yanny's face, it'd be the en