The sight of Cyrus kneeling stunned many of the elders from the main branch of the Eastin family.They frowned as they looked at Cyrus kneeling on the floor.At this moment, an elder walked in through the side door and came to Cyrus. He helped him up and said, "Cyrus, what is this? Get up. Whatever the issue is, speak to me. The Eastin family will stand by you."Cyrus, with tears in his eyes, motioned for Matthew to uncover the white cloth, revealing the gruesome bodies of Maple and Lany.Instantly, shock and horror spread across the faces of the Eastin family elders and the elder who stood before Cyrus.Maple was dead.Even more terrifying, Lany was dead too.He was the strongest guardian of the Eastin family's Ace branch.They didn't know what had happened."What is going on?" the elder asked coldly.He was, of course, the head of the Eastin family.Cyrus replied, "Mr. Crawford, I beg you to uphold justice for the Ace branch. My grandson was brutally murdered in Folksworth
Cyrus's face darkened as he shook his head. "I don't. Is the other party of significant status?"Crawford nodded and said, "He is the King of the North, also known as Xayne Xavier, who was appointed as the Grand Marshal of Drakonia by the late Emperor. Even though the new Emperor has secretly stripped him of his position as the Supreme Commander of Northern Plains and Grand Marshal, he is still not someone we should provoke lightly."Moreover, with the new Emperor sharpening his knives against the big four, any action we take now might provoke unnecessary trouble."It wasn't that Crawford was afraid, but the current political climate demanded caution. The big four were all shrinking back, reluctant to make a move, as the new Emperor's authority loomed ominously.Hearing this, Cyrus and Matthew felt a sinking sensation in their hearts."Mr. Crawford, are we just going to let this go? Will Maple's death go unavenged?"Cyrus was in tears.The elders were silent.Crawford frowned a
The next day, Xayne accompanied Serena to her company. As soon as they arrived, Serena began her busy day at work.Xayne had nothing to do and decided to stay in the office, playing with his phone and reading international news. However, when he came across a report about international military news, his expression tensed, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.The report detailed that on the Northern Plains border, a coalition of five countries had gathered, with two hundred thousand troops engaged in joint military exercises. Behind this, Newcroa and nine other countries were providing significant support and even dispatching their air force units to participate.Upon seeing this news, Xayne's concern deepened. His intuition told him that this five-nation military exercise was anything but straightforward. It was highly likely that news of his resignation had leaked, and this joint exercise was a way to probe Northern Plains and Drakonix's responses.The response from Drakonix was
Royce, standing behind Violet, angrily chimed in, "Yes, we need an explanation."Xayne's face darkened as he clasped his hands behind his back and said coldly, "If you have something to say, do it properly. With this attitude, I don't mind having you both thrown out."Violet, despite her anger, was intimidated by Xayne's stern demeanor and refrained from escalating the situation. "Royce's company is on the verge of collapse."Serena's face was full of confusion. "Mom, how could that be? Serena Group invested two million dollars. It hasn't been long, how can it be failing so soon? Didn't I give you several cooperation projects last week? Those projects had profits in the hundreds of thousands."Violet's frustration flared as she pointed at Serena. "It's because of your projects that Royce's company is failing. The bosses of those projects ran away with the money. Now, Royce's company has to deal with other contractors and clients who have ordered medicinal materials. "Serena, are
"Healers Valley?" Xayne's frown deepened.His past with Healers Valley had been relatively smooth. Furthermore, the late Emperor had attempted to mediate between them, so it seemed unlikely they would act against him secretly."Alright, I understand," Xayne said, ending the call with a grim expression.Seeing Xayne's troubled look, Violet quickly asked, "Xayne, how is it? Will things be resolved? Will Royce end up in jail?"Xayne glanced at Violet and replied, "You should go back for now. I will handle this.""Really? That's good to hear," Violet said, pulling Royce away from the office quickly.Once they had left, Xayne turned his attention to the window, contemplating the motives behind Healers Valley's actions."Honey, is the situation with the people behind this quite challenging?" Serena asked softly, noticing Xayne's distress.Xayne shook his head. "It's not that it's difficult to resolve, but I'm puzzled about why they would target Royce's company at this time. What can
Hammond sighed and explained, "Yes, Healers Valley is not as peaceful as you might think. There are three factions within the Valley: the radicals, the moderates, and the conservatives. "The radicals advocate for expanding the Valley's power and influence, creating companies and acquiring pharmaceutical enterprises. They even have connections with some pharmaceutical sects. "The conservatives, on the other hand, believe in maintaining the status quo, focusing on research and alchemy. The moderates, while not as influential, balance the power dynamics within the Valley."Having understood this, Xayne realized that Serena Group's rapid expansion had affected the interests of the radical faction in Folksworth's pharmaceutical market. Additionally, Serena Group's plans to open new branches in other provinces and even overseas markets would undoubtedly disrupt Healers Valley's territory.In other words, this incident was a warning from the radical faction within Healers Valley.Under
In an instant, the ten or so assassins surrounding Cyrus charged at Xayne. Xayne frowned as he looked at the attackers, shaking his head and sighed. Their skills were far too low. The strongest among them was only at the Legend Warrior level. It seemed the Eastin Ace branch had become a cornered beast.Xayne threw his Ravenclaw Dagger, a dazzling silver arc forming in midair. A series of puncturing sounds followed as the dagger swiftly penetrated the chests and abdomens of the assassins, blood splattering everywhere.In an instant, the assassins collapsed into pools of blood, their deaths instantaneous. The sheer speed and efficiency of Xayne's attack left Cyrus and Matthew stunned. They hadn't expected this batch of assassins to be defeated so swiftly.Seeing Xayne approach, Cyrus turned pale with fear. Trembling, he shouted, "What do you want? I am from the Eastin family. If you dare to lay a hand on me, the Eastin family will never let you go."Cyrus was terrified. Though he pr
This was the law of survival.Xayne, coldly observing the bodies on the ground, frowned and called Ritchie, instructing him to arrange for the cleanup.When Ritchie arrived and saw the bodies, he was immediately drenched in cold sweat. These were the head and elder of the Eastin Ace branch from Drakonix. Xayne's actions were ruthless beyond imagination. It was as if he had eradicated the Eastin Ace branch.Meanwhile, in the Drakonix at the Eastin family's main branch, the hall was filled with the elders and core members of the Eastin family. Crawford sat at the top, his face dark and somber.He spoke coldly, "Just now, the Folksworth Military Theater sent another batch of bodies, including Cyrus and Matthew. Everyone here is a high-ranking member of the Eastin family. What should we do about this?"The hall erupted into heated discussions. Some were furious, smashing their teacups and shouting, "How dare a dismissed King of the North act so boldly and kill the Eastin Ace branch me
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