Wyatt brimmed with disdain as he scorned Xayne, “Hahaha, you’re right. I’ll always be like this because that’s who I am. I will humiliate the former elite Xayne Xavier by crushing him under my foot. It’ll make me feel good.“You were always arrogant and looked down on me, right? Oh, how the tables have turned.”Xayne shook his head faintly. “It’s not that I looked down on you. I’m sorry, but I genuinely never cared about you. Do you have something else to say? If you’re just here to taunt me, you’ve succeeded.”Xayne turned and prepared to leave with the puzzled Serena again.However, his confidence and indifference infuriated Wyatt.“Xayne, stop right there!” Wyatt roared and gripped Xayne’s collar. “Who do you think you are? Do you still think you’re the former glorious heir to the Xaviers? You’re just a mutt now!“I’m not afraid of you, Xayne. You brought your daughter to the hospital, didn’t you? Then it’s over, buddy. The Hugos are on the hospital’s board of directors. I can
“Who are you to treat Mr. Xayne with such disrespect?!” Donovan strode over and glared at Wyatt.Donovan was livid. He had come to the hospital for a check-up but witnessed someone berating and blocking Xayne instead. ‘Mr. Xayne is the secret boss of Shalholm’s richest man, Chuck Lavy! He’s someone even I look up to.’Xayne was not someone Donovan simply looked up to. The former’s presence made all of Shalholm’s elites kneel. Donovan was outraged when a small fry like Wyatt disrespected Xayne.Wyatt was stunned as he faced Donovan and his subordinates. Wyatt trembled from fear but did not recognize Donovan. Although the latter was well-known in Shalholm, many had never seen his appearance.Since Wyatt had just returned from abroad, he was among those unfamiliar with the middle-aged man before him.“Who are you?” Wyatt frowned. His voice sounded cold, but he did not want to escalate things."You don't even know who I am?" Donovan scoffed as anger burned in his eyes.‘It seems m
Wyatt looked around in puzzlement as if he had just realized something. He frowned and asked, “Y-You’re Shalholm’s Grim Reaper?!”"That's right!" Donovan thundered as the veins on his forehead pulsed."Nonsense! I've had dinner with Shalholm's Grim Reaper before. How dare you impersonate him? Security, take them down!" Wyatt shouted.Donovan was enraged. Indeed, he had dined with Caspian years ago. Still, due to his physical training, Donovan had changed in appearance over the years.“All right, guys! Subdue that ignorant kid for me!” Donovan roared as he raised his hand in command.Over a dozen subordinates rushed toward Wyatt, overpowering the hospital security guards who were protecting Wyatt.Wyatt panicked and yelled, “Don’t come any closer! I’m the son of the Hugos! My father is Caspian Hugo. If you dare lay a finger on me, my dad will fuck you up.”Donovan strode forward and smacked Wyatt, sending him crashing to the ground. Donovan spoke coldly, “Go ahead and call your d
Wyatt snorted and smirked mockingly. “Hmph! Let’s see how arrogant you are now that my dad’s here. You’ll soon kneel and beg for my forgiveness!”Wyatt approached his father as the latter hurried over. “Dad, you’re finally here. Look, they beat up your son at your hospital. You must seek justice for me.”He shamelessly cried as he looked at his father while the onlookers discussed the situation.“It’s over since Caspian is here. Those guys can’t leave the hospital now.”“Who knows? The Hugos are known for being vengeful toward any offense, especially Wyatt. He causes chaos here and even harasses the nurses.”“Ah, rich kids like him typically act tough when they’re not.”Caspian looked at his son with growing anger. He roared, “Who beat up my son?! Show yourself, damn it! I’ll tear you apart!”‘How dare they attack my son in my hospital?! If this gets out, we’ll become a laughingstock in Shalholm. I must punish the culprits immediately.’“It was me!” Donovan stepped forward with
“Hmph, it’s too late for that,” Donovan spoke disdainfully.His remark sent shivers down Wyatt’s spine. He was frightened but could only lower his head and apologize, “I’m sorry, Mr. Donovan. I was blinded by anger and offended you.”Caspian added, "Mr. Donovan, please accept our sincerest apologies. My son was ignorant to offend you. Next time, I’ll bring him to your door to apologize."Donovan remained silent and turned to Xayne. He bowed with utmost respect, saying, "Mr. Xayne, what is your stance?"Boom!Caspian, Wyatt, and the onlookers were stunned. Everyone gasped as they took in the shocking sight of the revered Grim Reaper bowing to a seemingly insignificant young man. Everyone was in disbelief.Xayne stepped forward and glared at Wyatt, who was kneeling. The former said indifferently, “Weren’t you planning on blacklisting me from all the hospitals in the city? Well, I’ll announce to all the hospitals and institutions to sever ties with the Hugos now.”His words enraged
Wyatt sneered, “I never expected you to become so shameless, Xayne. You should stop behaving so high and mighty. Do you realize my family’s position in Shalholm’s medical field?“My family is a part of the board of directors for the top-tier hospitals in Shalholm. We’re one of the governing units of Shalholm Medical Association. Do you honestly think you can bring my family’s empire within ten minutes? What a joke!”Caspian followed suit and laughed. He thought it was embarrassing that Donovan chose Xayne for his little act.However, Donovan calmly stood beside Xayne. The former’s gaze held a hint of remorse as he looked at Caspian and Wyatt.Xayne smirked and said, “You’ll know soon enough.”“Fine, I’ll give you ten minutes. Let’s see how long you can continue this stupid act.” Wyatt smiled mockingly.Caspian had learned of Xayne’s identity from Wyatt. The former knew Xayne was from the Xavier family, making him even less concerned.Wyatt’s expression grew increasingly disdainf
‘He brought down the mighty Hugos in just seven minutes. Who is this guy? H-He can’t be Xayne Xavier, right? After all, he’s an enigmatic figure beyond imagination. Xayne Xavier has tactics and influences that even the wealthiest people in Shalholm may not have.’Wyatt began to panic. He watched his father collapse on his knees and followed suit, crying, “D-Dad, what do we do now? Is our family really bankrupt? Does that mean my luxury cars and mansions are gone?!”Smack!Caspian slapped Wyatt and roared, “Ignorant little child! It’s all your fault!”Wyatt sobbed as he clung to his father’s clothes and shouted, “Dad, it can’t be true! We’re the directors of the Medical Association. Quickly, ask Mr. Robert Sandrose to intervene. He’ll help us, right?”“R-Right, we have Mr. Robert!” Caspian seemed to have regained his hope and got up. He smirked in relief and turned to Xayne, saying, “I won’t let my family perish! We have a backup in the Medical Association.”Caspian dialed Robert’
Robert entered the hospital lobby, his portly figure exuding an air of authority. His presence was so daunting that the nurses, doctors, and patients instinctively moved out of his way.‘What a terrifying aura!’Upon seeing Robert's arrival, Caspian excitedly shouted, "Mr. Robert, you’re finally here! You must save me and my family."Robert glanced at Caspian and nodded. "Don’t worry. You're a part of my Medical Association. Even if you've made mistakes or offended someone, it's up to the Medical Association to discipline you, not outsiders meddling in our affairs."He turned to Donovan and Xayne. However, he ignored Xayne, deeming him too ordinary to be of concern.Robert frowned as he stared at Donovan and asked, "Donovan, did you target the Hugo family? Though you're Shalholm’s Grim Reaper, the Medical Association isn't something you can willingly trample on."Caspian is a director of my association, and the Hugos are members of the Medical Association. If you wanted to deal w
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