"Yes, since your wife is in my hands now."Chansol snapped his finger, and Serena was brought out. During the day, Chansol had his men go to the hotel and kidnap her. Serena, already weakened and drugged through tea, could not resist when they took her. She woke up to find herself already a hostage."You should think carefully about whether or not to follow my orders," Chansol said, pulling a gun from his pocket and pointing it at Serena's head.Xayne's face darkened completely."You kidnapped my wife for this?" he asked, his voice seething with anger. They dared to touch Serena, his most cherished person."Move that gun away from my wife's head, or I can't guarantee your safety," Xayne's low voice warned."Oh, you care a lot about your wife, don't you? What if I refuse?" Chansol, still unaware of the consequences of angering Xayne, continued to taunt him."Then, you will die," Xayne declared.In the next second, Xayne flicked a pen from his fingers. It shot through the air
Xayne pulled out his military credentials. "You don't have the authority to investigate me. Get your superior and check my ID number."The detective skeptically checked the ID number. Soon, a call came through."Do not mess with this man. You can't afford to provoke him. It's not just about a few lowlifes. Even if he wiped out the whole city, it wouldn't be your concern."Hearing this, the detectives were incredulous. They wondered who this man was, that even the top officials feared him so much.Finally, the voice on the phone added, "He's from the Northern Plains."The detectives understood immediately. No wonder this man could single-handedly take down the Northside Gang. Respectfully, they quickly left Xayne alone."A soldier from the Northern Plains in our territory?" In the office of the Shyion Police Department, a middle-aged man in uniform, Zayn Triam, stood by the window, smoking and staring outside pensively. Zayn was the chief of the entire Shyion Police Department.
"Elias?" Xayne frowned.Raynard hurriedly responded, "Yes, Mr. Xayne. This young master of the Pedra family, Elias Pedra. He’s the second son of the family from Shyion. He is a playboy, rebellious, but his character is not in question. "The Pedra family is one of the most prestigious families in Western Shyion. Elias originally had an engagement with the daughter of the Montgomery family from Eastern Shyion. It was a highly anticipated marriage throughout Shyion."The Pedra family of Western Shyion and the Montgomery family of Eastern Shyion are top-tier. A marriage between such families has always been a celebrated event in Shyion."But Elias, being the playboy he is, not only rejected the engagement with the Montgomery family’s daughter, but he also ran off to Southern Shyion to become a live-in son-in-law for the second-class Lyee family."Upon hearing this, Xayne's frown deepened.Shyion was divided into three regions—Eastern Shyion, Western Shyion, and Southern Shyion.The
Raynard continued, "The Lyee family’s daughter is naturally beautiful and caught the eye of the Wanx family's third son. He set a trap for the Lyee family, leading them to the brink of bankruptcy. "Mr. Xayne, I know you're from Northern Plains, and your status is undoubtedly higher than mine. Otherwise, our system wouldn't have stopped investigating. Before you came, our inspector general specifically instructed us to ensure your safety secretly. "After all, people here are not fond of the Northern Plains. If you go to Southern Shyion and accidentally reveal your identity, some things might spiral out of control."Moreover, the Wanx family holds considerable power in Southern Shyion!""Why?" Xayne asked.Raynard replied, "The head of the Wanx family is the supreme commander of the Southern Shyion Military Headquarters. Additionally, the second master of the Wanx family is the chief inspector of the Southern Shyion police department. The third daughter of the Wanx family is the w
Orson scowled as he looked at the tall figure suddenly appearing at the doorway. He could not help but let out a cold laugh. "Elias, I didn't expect you to come back. What, did you return just to die?"Don't think that just because you're a descendant of the Pedra family from Western Shyion, I won't dare do anything to you! Don't forget, the Pedra family has already cut ties with you. Now, if you kneel and beg me, I might just let you go!"Orson sneered, feeling cocky with dozens of bodyguards and armed soldiers around him.The man standing before him was tall, with sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, and a high nose—exactly the type women would adore."Honey, run, don't worry about us... Run!" Amber screamed, struggling desperately as a few bodyguards held her down.Elias's eyes burned with rage. He glared at Orson and demanded coldly, "Let her go!"Orson laughed coldly. "Elias, at this point, do you think I'll listen to you and let your wife go? If you don't kneel today, you'll have t
"I’m just getting started," Xayne said calmly.Hearing this, Orson exploded with rage. "You little punk! Are you looking for death? Get him!"Instantly, a dozen bodyguards in black suits drew knives from their waists and charged at Xayne. However, in a blink, they were all down on the ground, clutching their chests and spewing blood.Orson and his men could not see how Xayne had moved.For the first time, fear gripped Orson. He stumbled back several steps, hiding behind the armed soldiers, his eyes filled with terror as he watched Xayne stride toward him. "Damn it! Open fire!" he shouted.The soldiers pulled the bolts on their rifles, ready to shoot. Xayne raised his hand, and dozens of needles shot out from his palm, piercing through the soldiers' right hands. Their arms went numb, and their guns clattered to the ground.Orson was utterly panicked.Xayne continued his approach, delivering a powerful kick to Orson's chest, sending him flying into a pillar. With a loud crash, O
Zayn hung up the phone and quickly dialed another number. "Deploy the troops immediately. Send four squads of detectives to the Lyee family in Southern Shyion! Also, notify the Western Shyion Military Headquarters commander, Quinton, to deploy soldiers to Southern Shyion to stabilize the situation!"After hanging up, Zayn hurried out of the office building, got into his car, and sped toward Southern Shyion.Meanwhile, in the Lyee residence's courtyard, Elias anxiously helped Amber up from the ground, his face full of concern. "Darling, are you alright?"Amber shook her head. "I'm fine, honey. What about you?"Elias smiled and shook his head. Then, he turned to Xayne, cupping his hands in gratitude. "Thank you, brother, for your help. You should leave quickly. The Wanx family is the top in Southern Shyion. You just beat up Orson, and he'll call for reinforcements. If you don't leave now, you won't be able to escape later."Xayne frowned, looking at Elias with suspicion. According t
This was a blatant abuse of power.At this moment, Raynard rushed out from behind the crowd and shouted, "Mr. Orson, wait! He is a guest of Western Shyion. Please, Mr. Orson, on behalf of the Western Shyion Police Department and Chief Zayn, let him go this time."Seeing Raynard come forward and present his credentials, Orson's face darkened. "He's a guest of Western Shyion? Even if your Chief Zayn stood before me, he wouldn't dare speak to me like this! Today, I'm going to arrest him! If the Western Shyion Police Department has objections, come to the Wanx family in Southern Shyion to get him!""Get out of my way!" Orson roared, and a few soldiers immediately surrounded Raynard.Anxious, Raynard shouted, "Mr. Orson, you must not! This will bring immense trouble to the Wanx family, to Southern Shyion, and even to the entire Shyion region!"Orson sneered. "Ridiculous! In Southern Shyion, there's nothing the Wanx family fears! I refuse to believe that arresting him will turn the Shyi
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