"Your Majesty."Xayne was visibly moved, his gaze fixed intently on the Emperor.The Emperor coughed a few times, then pulled out a golden dragon medallion from his waist. The medallion, made entirely of gold, was engraved with a five-clawed dragon.He looked at the medallion and asked, "Do you know what this golden dragon medallion is?"Xayne looked at the medallion and shook his head. "Please enlighten me, Your Majesty."The Emperor smiled slightly. "This medallion is the emblem of the Grand Marshal of Drakonia. It once belonged to your grandfather. After the incident involving your grandfather, the position of Grand Marshal was abolished."But today, I am reinstating the position of Grand Marshal, to oversee the six new military theaters outside of the Drakonix military theater. Xayne. I am handing this golden dragon medallion to you today. From now on, you will be the new Grand Marshal of Drakonia."At those words, Xayne’s body shook. He quickly said, "Your Majesty, this is
Xayne nodded. "Understood."The Emperor continued, "By the way, how are you handling the Northern Plains Military Theater?"Xayne thought for a moment before replying, "I'm planning to hand it over to Elias.""Elias?" The Emperor raised an eyebrow with a hint of concern in his voice. "That's too soon. Assign him as a deputy commander first. He's promising, but he needs guidance.""Alright," Xayne agreed.With that, he left Dragon Jade's Place.After Xayne departed, the Emperor remained on the terrace as he gazed out at the distant scenery. Behind him, Drake approached and said, "Emperor, the wind is picking up. You should go inside and rest to avoid catching a chill."The Emperor coughed twice, nodded, and turned to walk past Drake. Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks and glanced back at Drake. He asked, "Drake, do you think the KB Kings Circle will hear about what happened today?"With that single question, the sky suddenly darkened.A lightning bolt tore through the sky, spli
Hammond spoke with a deep concern, his eyes filled with speculation. "Xayne, we're worried that something monumental is about to happen within the Drakonia's power structure. You need to be prepared in advance! The personnel movements across all the major war zones have escalated beyond our control!"Xayne's expression darkened as he absorbed the news. The dense movement of troops across the war zones was not a good sign. It was akin to changing the guard—a prelude to something significant."I understand! Hammond, don't worry about the Northern Plains. If Drakonix faces any danger, I will lead the army to reinforce it!" Xayne declared.Hammond sighed. "It's not that we doubt your resolve. We're concerned that you may lose the authority to command the Northern Plains altogether! The Emperor has not left the Emperor's Pavilion for three days now! All matters have been handed over to the newly formed Cabinet, established just three days ago!""The Cabinet?" Xayne frowned as he was fil
"Mr. Warren, don't worry. I know what needs to be done." Xayne said, then ended the call.His expression turned gravely serious as he stood alone in the mansion.The Emperor was gravely ill, and the Royal Guard mobilized over 100,000 troops in Drakonix.Military districts across the country were making suspicious moves.Something big was definitely brewing behind the scenes.'The KB Kings Circle. They are finally showing their true colors.'Xayne thought for a moment, then quickly dialed the Northern Plains Military Theater. He ordered, "Ace, notify all troops—full battle readiness! Weapons on hand at all times! All personnel must be geared up and ready to move out at a moment's notice!""Supreme commander, what's happening?"In the Northern Plains Military's command room, Ace's face was filled with concern as he asked."The Emperor's health is failing, and Drake has taken control of the Drakonian council. Troop movements in various districts are frequent. I'm worried somethin
The next day, as the Fusion delegation arrived, Xayne boarded a private jet and left Folksworth for Drakonix.At Drakonix International Airport, Xayne was dressed in full military uniform. He was waiting inside the terminal with 3,000 members of the elite Dragonbreakers Legion.A private jet touched down, and as the door opened, a group of men and women wearing traditional kimonos and wooden clogs descended the stairs.Leading the group was a middle-aged man with a small mustache, clad in a black kimono adorned with a three-comma tomoe symbol. He wore wooden clogs and had a cold expression with a katana sheathed at his waist.Six other men, wearing black kimonos and carrying swords, followed him closely.These were elite warriors from Fusion’s combat division.With just one glance, Xayne could tell that the weakest among them was at least a Supreme Commander-level soldier.It was clear—they did not come with good intentions.The middle-aged man, now standing before Xayne and hi
Xayne's words sent shockwaves through the air. Oda stood frozen in place, paralyzed by fear, taking several seconds to collect himself. His face twisted in anger as stared at Xayne retreating. Then, he muttered venomously, "Damn that King of the North! How dare he disrespect the Great Sun Empire! Mark my words, one day, our empire will rule over Drakonia!""Mr. Oda, what are our orders now?" a bodyguard asked quietly from behind him.Oda's expression darkened as he replied, "There's an old saying here, 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do.' We're here for a greater purpose, so for now, we'll avoid direct conflict with him. Stick to the original plan and initiate contact with the KB Kings Circle's representatives.""Yes, sir," the bodyguard responded with a deep bow.Soon, Oda and his entourage were escorted to a luxury hotel reserved for foreign dignitaries in Drakonix.Outside the hotel, a man in military uniform stood before Xayne, speaking in a low voice, "Supreme Commander Xay
After that, he pulled out his phone and dialed Dragos's number. "Dragos, bring a few guys and keep a close eye on the military personnel from various countries who arrived in the Drakonia overnight. If you notice anything unusual, arrest them all discreetly.""Yes, Drakon King!" Dragos replied, swiftly executing the orders.That afternoon, Xayne boarded a private jet and headed to the competition venue.The event was held on Guana Island, a small island four hundred miles off the coast of Drakonix.As soon as he set foot on the island, Xayne frowned as he sensed something was off.'Why does it feel like they were trying to distract me on purpose?'The island was swarming with military personnel, and flags from over thirty nations waved in the air.A grand opening ceremony was scheduled for that day, followed by a draw to determine the groups and opponents. After six rounds of battles, the highest-scoring participant would be crowned the victor.Representatives from each country
Just as he was about to call them off, the brawl had already escalated, and there was no stopping it.Half an hour later, the competition officials suddenly disperse Dwayne's ten men.Not long after, Dwayne discreetly called Xayne, asking him to step outside."It's over! We've been set up!" Dwayne blurted out as soon as he saw Xayne."What happened?" Xayne asked."Those Fusion bastards don't play fair. They deliberately started a fight to get our guys involved and then turned around and reported our soldiers for brawling off the field. The ten men who came with Oda were all regular soldiers, not participants. But all of ours who fought back were registered contestants. The officials just decided to suspend five of our team members—Oda's men reported all of them, and they're our best fighters."Dwayne was both furious and anxious, slamming his fist against the wall in frustration.Five of their competitors were now banned from participating, and these five were their top fighters
Deanana glanced at Xayne as she coyly smiled. "Mr. Xayne, no need to be so reserved with me. After all, I used to be one of your admirers. I always thought you were an extraordinary man."Although it seems I misjudged you, still, you were a part of my girlish dreams. Don't let your current misfortunes bother you too much. People say a fallen phoenix is worse than a chicken, and while that's true, I happen to have a kind heart."Her words, though laced with laughter, were razor-sharp. Each one was a jab meant to cut deep.Her meaning was clear: "You might have been a shining star once, but now, you're nothing in my eyes—not even worth a second glance." Helping Xayne get his luggage was just an act, nothing more."Mr. Xayne, do you remember? Just a few years ago, at this very airport, you were returning from... oh yes, the Seven Nations Summit!"You know, I waited at the airport entrance for over four hours that morning just to get your autograph. But sadly, your security team didn'
"Heh, Miss Deanana, you also know that's all in the past. Even if he were still the King of the North, we live in peaceful times now. No one gets special privileges, right?" Dean chimed in smoothly, his tone laced with mockery."Dean! Do you even realize what you're doing?!" Aava could not hold back any longer, her eyes glaring fiercely as she clenched her fists in anger."Of course, I know what I'm doing, and I know neither of you are ordinary people. Thinking about hitting me? Don't forget, there are plenty of reporters over there. If you dare lay a hand on me, I'll make sure Xayne's reputation is ruined," Dean replied smugly.Dean's sneer widened into a wicked grin, the confidence radiating from him undeniable."Manager Dean, how about this? To be honest, I used to admire Mr. Xayne. Why don't you do me a favor and return his belongings? It would be a great gesture," Deanana interjected with a gentle smile.Upon hearing this, Aava bristled with fury. She knew Deanana was up to s
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