Harold’s expression turned solemn, saying, “Tell General Adrian I have urgent matters to attend to! Tell your men to release my driver.”The squad leader smiled without intending to obey. He said, “Chief Harold, we’re just following orders. If you don’t come with us, we can’t return to General Adrian.”Harold's expression grew colder as he shouted, “What are your intentions?! What are you trying to accomplish by intercepting me? Are you trying to provoke a conflict between the combat zone and the division? Tell your men to step aside!”Harold thought, ‘Does Adrian think Venzor belongs to his family? How dare he tell his men to do this.’The squad leader smiled apologetically and said, "I understand you're upset, but we're just following orders. You can confront General Adrian in person if you have any grievances."He saluted Harold, then ordered, "Drive the car away!"“Don’t you dare!” Harold was furious as he opened the car door, intending to step out. However, the squad leader
Harold’s deputy, Andre Cull, arrived at the military headquarters. He exited the cab and presented his credentials before following the soldiers into the area.He told Raymond, who had rushed over after hearing the news, “Inform Lieutenant Linford about this now. Tell him it’s an emergency. Adrian likely has Mr. Xayne’s wife and daughter. Adrian also has Chief Harold now.”Raymond was shocked, exclaiming, “What?! Are you sure?!”“We’re still unsure about Mr. Xayne’s wife and daughter. However, I was there when Adrian’s men took Chief Harold. If we don’t handle this issue properly, it’ll lead to a major crisis.” Andre was tense and fearful as he spoke.Raymond understood the severity of the situation and was equally distressed. He said, “Adrian has gone too far. His actions could lead to a conflict between the Patrol Enforcement Division and the military theater.”Andre anxiously urged, “We can’t worry about that now. Where’s Lieutenant Linford? We need him to step in because only
All the Swift family members gathered in the hall. Eric looked anxious as he stood on the platform and gazed at everyone. He asked, “Can’t you all devise a solution? Kendall and her men have taken Tony and his family.“I heard Xayne has even left Shalholm. He’s probably deserted us.”Eric’s words filled everyone with concern. Tim slammed the armrest of his chair and exclaimed, “Xayne is unreliable, Dad! You should have kicked him out of the family long ago. We’re helpless now.”His speech prompted the others to voice their opinions.“The Lennings’ status has always been higher than ours. The entire city will be under their control once Adrian becomes a Lieutenant.”“How can we protect ourselves against the Lennings?”“If it weren’t for Xayne and Serena, we wouldn’t be in this mess.”Eric’s expression turned solemn as he tapped his cane on the ground, saying, “All right, I didn’t call you all here to vent. We’re here to solve the problem. Time is of the essence, but you’re wastin
Adrian’s aura was overwhelming. He was no longer the Adrian that Ethan once knew. After some thought, Adrian said, “Relay a message to them, will you? I’ll let things slide with the family.“However, I’ll invite them to my inauguration. I’ll list my conditions on the ceremony day. It’ll be fine if they comply.”Ethan smiled fawningly, saying, “That’s kind of you, General Adrian. No, Lieutenant Adrian! Allow me to congratulate you in advance. Shalholm will belong to you soon.”Adrian smirked with a sharp gaze.Ethan left the Lennings’ residence soon after and called Sophia, “I’ve taken care of things for you. How will you thank me?”Sophia was around her family, who craned their necks to listen to her conversation. She had already put the call on speaker as she asked, “How’d you do it? What are General Adrian’s conditions?”Ethan sat in his car and replied, “Did you forget who I am? General Adrian and I are good buddies! He said he’ll invite your family to his inauguration ceremon
“Yes, sir!” A collective roar echoed as over a hundred soldiers loaded their weapons, preparing to charge into the Lennings’ residence. However, the resident's door opened, revealing rows of soldiers armed with rifles.Simultaneously, riot vehicles and military cars sped forward. Armed soldiers got out of the vehicles and surrounded Raymond’s squad.Raymond grew anxious, cold sweat forming on his forehead. There were more than five hundred soldiers. It seemed Adrian had brought that many people to Venzor.‘There’s a good chance this isn’t even his full force.’Meanwhile, a young General strode out of the main gate. He bore a golden rank insignia, his expression stern and his presence imposing. He stood atop the steps and looked down at Raymond and his encircled soldiers.He spoke coldly, "Commander Raymond, why have you and your men forcefully entered General Adrian’s residence?"Raymond’s expression turned grim as he stared at the young General and retorted, “My unit is under th
Harold found himself under house arrest by Adrian. It seemed the Lennings held all the cards in Venzor.'Is Adrian aiming for a power grab?'Chuck took a deep breath and said, “We can only wait for Mr. Xayne or Lieutenant Linford to arrive. Business at the company will resume as usual. Get a team to gather information on all Lenning family movements.“Dispatch someone to the military headquarters. If Adrian has taken Commander Raymond, inform the headquarters and have them seal off the Lennings’ residence.”The secretary nodded and left the office. Chuck approached the floor-to-ceiling window and gazed at the bustling traffic below. There was a trace of worry in his eyes.'Mr. Xayne, where are you? Venzor may be in for chaos!'…Venzor appeared deceptively calm over the last two days. However, a storm was brewing behind the scene. Two days ago, officers from the Patrol Enforcement District demanded Chief Harold’s return, only for Adrian's guards to subdue them.They also stripp
Covering in dirt and wounds, Serena cradled her daughter in the dimly lit warehouse. Coco was battered and bruised as she lay in her mother's arms, muttering in distress, “Daddy, I’m scared. When are you coming to save me and Mommy? Sob, sob.”Tears rolled down her face as she mumbled in her sleep.Serena had broken fingernails and bloodied fingers from repeatedly trying to open the door. She lowered her sorrowful eyes and mustered a loving smile as she brushed the stray hairs off Coco’s face.However, she felt Coco’s high temperature. “Sweetheart, don’t scare me.”Serena panicked and tried to wake her daughter, but Coco only grimaced in pain. The former lifted her daughter and rushed to the small iron door, pounding on it.Her voice trembled as she exclaimed, “Is anyone there?! Please let me and my daughter out! My daughter has a high fever! Please take her to the hospital. If you don’t, she might not make it…”Serena wept as she knelt by the door. Suddenly, the iron door creake
Kendall commanded, “Since you refuse to reveal Xayne’s whereabouts, you give me no choice! Throw them into the cage and take them away.”Two soldiers shoved the mother and daughter into the massive cage. Serena desperately clung to the iron bars, screaming, “Please save my daughter! She’s losing consciousness!”She wailed and bashed her head against the bars in her plea. However, Kendall ignored her. The latter scoffed and ordered the four soldiers to carry the cage out of the small warehouse.Meanwhile, Coco lay in the cage, struggling to open her eyes. She weakly clutched her mother’s clothes and whispered, “I-I’m okay, Mommy. Cough, I’m not hurting. Please don’t cry, Mommy.”Coco’s words were heart-wrenching, causing Serena to feel utterly guilty. She lifted Coco into her arms and held her in one corner of the cage. Serena’s eyes brimmed with tears as she bit her lower lip.She wiped away Coco’s tears and reassured her, “Okay, I won’t cry. You must be strong, baby. Your daddy 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