Rhaega’s words blew Caesar’s mind.‘What?! Adrian wants the King of the North to kneel? Adrian must’ve gone insane to challenge someone like Xayne.’Thump! Caesar knelt before Rhaega, trembling as he cried out, "Commander! I didn’t know about that. Adrian had just returned to Venzor not long ago. How did he manage to provoke the King of the North?""Hmph!" Rhaega scoffed. "Have you forgotten about the incident with the Northern Plains's 300,000 soldiers not long ago? Their King of the North is now in Venzor. What's even more infuriating is his blood feud with the Lennings, a rivalry as deep as the ocean.“The Lennings forced the King of the North’s parents to their deaths. Adrian’s sister, Kendall, deceived Xayne and used the Big Four to annihilate the Xaviers.Caesar was shocked, and his face paled as he exclaimed, “How could this happen?! Commander, I’ll head to Venzor now to prevent Adrian from being reckless and ignorant.”He rose to leave, but Rhaega said, “No need. I alre
Meanwhile, Xayne did not return to his small yard after leaving Venzor’s military theater. Instead, he headed to Chuck’s conglomerate.Chuck trembled as he stood behind Xayne, asking, “Sir, I heard about the Lennings. What are your plans?”Xayne stood before a floor-to-ceiling window with his hands behind his back. He said, “What did you discover about the Great Four?”Chuck panicked as he knelt and said, “Mr. Xayne, forgive my incompetence, but I couldn’t uncover anything about them. Their influence is immense, and I lost two groups while attempting to gather information. We might have to start with the Lennings.”Xayne furrowed his brows when he heard that. He turned to look at the kneeling Chuck and said, “Get up and continue investigating.”“Y-Yes, sir.” Chuck got up and respectfully asked, “Mr. Xayne, logically speaking, it should be easy to investigate the Great Four families with your identity, status, and power. Why do you want me to handle it?”Xayne sighed, “I used my i
Meanwhile, military trucks parked at the Swift family’s residence, and a group of armed soldiers jumped off.The servants at the entrance were terrified as one rushed into the house to report to Eric, “Sir, there’s a bunch of armed soldiers outside the house!”Eric initially had his eyes closed in his reclining chair. He bolted to his feet immediately after hearing what his servant said. The older man widened his eyes in fear as he asked, “Are you mistaken?”“N-No, sir! The soldiers are at the entrance. They don’t seem friendly!” The servant exclaimed anxiously, causing Eric to become flustered.'The Swift family has never offended anyone from the military, so why is a group of armed soldiers at the door?!'Tim, Tony, and the other Swift family members rushed into the main hall, asking, "Eric, what's going on? Why are there so many soldiers outside? Why are they all armed?""Dad, what's this about armed soldiers?” Tim felt uneasy.Eric shook his head. "I have no idea. Hurry, let
Eric was furious. He scoffed and yelled, “What do you think you’re doing?! Are you trying to trade the entire family for that troublemaker?”Tony remained speechless as he kneeled, repeatedly bowing. However, Eric ignored him and respectfully told the commanding officer, “Sir, please follow me.”The commanding officer and his soldier prepared to leave, but Tony stood up and blocked their path. “No! I won’t allow you to take my daughter!”The commanding officer kicked Tony away and raised his hand, ordering, “Detain him!”Immediately after, two soldiers pinned Tony to the ground.“I-I can’t allow this! She’s my daughter, damn it!” Tony exclaimed from the ground as tears rolled down his face. Still, his efforts to get up were futile.The soldiers even kicked Violet away when she tried to intervene. The commanding officer scoffed before leading his men toward the yard with Eric.Serena was playing with Coco as the little one ran around. Suddenly, a loud bang echoed, and the gate fl
The commanding officer glared at Coco, who was crying on the ground. He commanded, “Take them with us now!”Soon, a few soldiers restrained Serena and lifted her from the ground while another scooped Coco up. The soldiers were ruthless, and their actions were harsh."Mommy, help me. Let go of me and Mommy," Coco struggled and sobbed.“Coco, don’t be scared! Mommy’s here. They’re just playing with us. They must’ve made a mistake. It’s okay, baby.” Serena comforted her daughter in a panic.‘Xayne, didn’t you promise to protect us? Where are you?’“Xayne! Help!” Serena’s voice broke as her eyes darted around for him.Meanwhile, the other Swift family members ignored everything.Serena saw her family outside as the soldiers dragged her out. She broke free from them to kneel. She cried as her forehead reddened from continuously knocking it on the ground, pleading, “Grandpa, I beg you. Please save Coco.”Eric’s lips shivered as he shook off Serena’s grip on his pants. He spat, “You’r
Coco stood up and raised her tiny hand. She smiled and excitedly pointed at her father, crying, “Daddy’s here to save us, Mommy! Xayne’s fury erupted as he observed the soldiers jumping out of the trucks. He thundered, “Release my wife and daughter, and I’ll spare your lives!”“You imbecile! How dare you obstruct a military vehicle?! We should execute you according to military law!” The commanding officer raised an eyebrow and waved. Immediately after, several soldiers rushed forward to subdue Xayne.Boom!A murderous aura erupted from Xayne as he leaped forward, shoving several soldiers aside. Then he grabbed the commanding officer’s throat and slammed him into the hood.Bang! Poof!A loud explosion echoed as the truck’s hood buckled under the pressure, and its front tires burst. The terrifying scene shocked the soldiers, and they aimed their guns at Xayne. “Release the commanding officer, or we’ll open fire!”Even the departing Swift family members were startled by the commot
Click!The commanding officer released his gun’s safety catch. However, he hesitated in the next second because of Xayne’s gaze. The officer saw an ocean of blood and a formidable army in Xayne’s eyes.Xayne’s aura overwhelmed the commanding officer.‘H-How horrifying!’The commanding officer felt the man before him resembled a Supreme Commander with an invincible army.“Do it! Shoot!” Xayne thundered, causing the officer to stagger back several steps.“What the hell are you saying?! Are you trying to scare me?” The commanding officer grew furious and almost pulled the trigger, but someone shouted, “Don’t you dare! I’ll kill you if you pull that trigger!”Stomp! Stomp! Stomp!Kieth led a battalion of armed soldiers and charged forward. They surrounded the soldiers Adrian had sent, creating a tense atmosphere. Keith stomped over as he drew his pistol and aimed it at the commanding officer’s head.The former demanded, “Drop the gun. Now!”The commanding officer’s eyes widened w
Xayne froze, but he did not blame Serena, even though his cheeks stung from her slap. Instead, he smiled because he knew her scolding was how she showed concern.“Mommy, please don’t cry. Coco’s fine.” The little girl lifted her gaze and held her mother’s hand. The former looked pitiful, with her big eyes brimming with unshed tears.Serena wiped her tears and crouched, asking, “Coco, are you hurt? Let Mommy take a look.”She lifted the little one’s clothes and saw a large red patch on her back. Serena’s heart ached, and she turned to Xayne. "Hurry, take Coco to the hospital."Xayne realized the severity of the situation and took Coco from Serena's arms, rushing toward the hospital.Meanwhile, everyone standing at the Swift family’s residence was shocked."What a disaster! We've offended Adrian!""It's worse than that! Even Lieutenant Linford got involved. We might need to disappear from Venzor.""Dad, you need to think of a solution. Xayne and Serena have angered the Lennings.
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