Eric's heart pounded as he looked at Chuck suspiciously. “Mr. Chuck, are you saying the Swifts’ entry to the Chamber of Commerce is because of Xayne’s influence?”“That’s correct,” Chuck affirmed severely.Eric glanced at Tim beside him, who also frowned. The latter leaned toward his father and whispered, “Should we agree first? This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for the family. We can deal with Xayne and Serena later.The older man nodded and smiled. “Very well, Mr. Chuck. We’ll heed your advice.”Chuch smiled and shook Eric’s hand. “Congratulations, then. The Swifts are no official members of Venzor’s Chamber of Commerce. There will be a grand welcoming feast next Saturday at the Whitehorse Manor. Many other new members, including the Swifts, will attend."Eric was ecstatic. “Excellent! Thank you so much, Mr. Chuck. We will be there next Saturday!"Chuck nodded and prepared to leave. However, Sophia suddenly asked, “Mr. Chuck, I don’t understand. Isn't Xayne just an ordinary d
Xayne’s attitude angered Eric, but the latter could only smile upon recalling Chuck’s words. Eric chuckled lightly, saying, “Xayne, my boy, no need to worry. We just came to check on Serena.”Xayne crossed his arms and stood before them with a sneer. "Are you all genuinely concerned?"“That’s uncalled for, Xayne! Is that your attitude while addressing my dad? Do you even want to be a member of the Swift family?” Tim could not hold back his anger and pointed at Xayne, rebuking him.‘Xayne has no sense of decency!’Sophia scoffed, "I understand now! Xayne thinks there’s no patriarch, no Swift family. He thinks he's important just because of what happened last night. Dream on!“You don’t have a status, and we know you’re just an ordinary discharged soldier basking in the Supreme Commander’s glory.Violet echoed disdainfully, “She’s right! You, Serena, and your little bastard would have died without the Supreme Commander and Lieutenant Chesley from the East Yoskea Military.”Boom!
Serena cried as the family continuously mocked her. She clutched her hospital gown with her bandaged hands and lowered her head, her hair hiding her face.Suddenly, a warm hand grasped Serena's. She looked up and met the man’s gaze beside her. Immediately after, she heard Xayne say, “Listen up! Serena is my wife, and I will protect her for the rest of my life.“I will give her a grand wedding and make her the happiest bride in Shalholm and even Drakonia! I want the people of Drakonia to witness and bless our marriage.”The Swifts stared at Xayne and the woman beside him. Soon after, laughter filled the hospital room.“Hahaha! Did I mishear him? A good-for-nothing like him dares to say such bold things?”“It’s absurd! Does he honestly think he’s the Supreme Commander?”“Poor Serena, getting stuck with a guy who’s all bark and no bite.”Faced with such ridicule, Serena lowered her head even more, trying to free her hand from Xayne’s. She whispered through her tears, "Xayne, please
The Swifts were stunned yet excited as they eagerly inquired, “Sophia, you’re marrying Ethan?”“Goodness, Sophia will finally be a member of the Brown family. Soon, she’ll be the mistress of the Brown Corporation.”“That’s fantastic! We’ll join the Brown Corporation soon. Our family will prosper.”The family praised and exclaimed in high spirits. It was a stark contrast to how they had treated Serena just now. Sophia enjoyed being the center of attention. She continued, “I initially planned to tell everyone tomorrow, but some people just couldn’t wait.“My wedding will take place in Hotel Zecorra’s courtyard. It’ll be the grandest and most luxurious wedding. I’ll invite half of the aristocratic families and big business names in Shalholm. We’ll even close half the streets and drape them in our wedding photos and decorations.“We’re preparing for over a dozen media outlets to cover the event. Ethan even said we’d secure three local TV stations in Shalholm for a full day of live bro
Xayne no longer wanted to argue and showed the family out. While watching the family leave, he called Ace, “Serena and I will host our wedding on the 28th of next month. I’ll use all my connections to create her dream wedding.“If Sophia can have half of Shalholm to celebrate her wedding, I’ll give Serena a celebration spanning thousands of cities. No, I’ll make it grander.“Ace, I want to give Serena a nationwide wedding and all of Drakonia to offer their blessings to her. Let’s give her a billion citizens, three million soldiers, five major provinces, thirty districts, special municipalities, autonomous regions, and characteristic territories to extend their blessings.”Ace promptly responded, “Yes, Supreme Commander. I’ll utilize all our connections to make that happen. We’ll arrange a nationwide wedding for you and your wife.”Ace was ecstatic and emotional after hanging up.‘The Supreme Commander will have a nationwide wedding soon! There has never been such a grand occasion
Hammond bolted upright as his emotions ran high. He burst into laughter, saying, “What? That rascal’s gettin’ hitched?!”Even the other three elders, including Warre, were equally ecstatic. They showed no signs of concern over Xayne’s wedding plans. On the contrary, they looked like proud grandfathers.Hammond put his hands behind his back and commanded, “Mr. Byron, inform all Drakonia units to cooperate for the wedding. It must be grand and showcase Drakonia’s might. Invite domestic and international media for a full-day live broadcast of the wedding.“Let’s show those foreign rascals how grand the Supreme Commander’s wedding can be. Show them Drakonia’s prosperity and prestige. Our citizens are fiercely patriotic, after all!”"Okay," Byron hastily replied, his mind still processing everything. After some thought, he asked, “Mr. Hammond, have you considered this? Since it’s a nationwide wedding, it’ll take much time, effort, effort, and resources—”“Nonsense!” Hammon interjected,
A middle-aged man in the emperor’s pavilion sat behind golden silk curtains, writing a new book. He exuded a formidable aura that was restrained yet awe-inspiring.The four elders bowed respectfully, saying, “Emperor.”"What is it?" A resonant voice echoed from above.“The Supreme Commander of the Northern Plains, Xayne Xavier, plans to host a nationwide wedding,” Warren reported.The middle-aged man behind the curtains stopped his writing. Then, a man in a suit descended the dragon-embellished steps holding a pale gold parchment. He approached the four elders and bowed, saying, “Mr. Warren, this is the Emperor’s decree.”Warren accepted the parchment. After unfurling it, he saw three distinct words, “A royal marriage!”He gasped lightly, then turned toward the figure on the platform, who had his back to the crowd. Warren said, “So, the Emperor has known all along.”The figure calmly said, “Xayne has served the nation crucially. We mustn’t neglect him or the Northern Plains sold
Three days had passed, yet the incident involving the Lennings continued spreading throughout Shalholm. A fresh wave of speculation and discussion occurred daily, mostly centered around Linford and Chesley.However, most remained unaware of the incident thanks to Chesley and his allies' efforts to suppress the information.Xayne began to feel tired as night fell. After all, he had kept alert inside the hospital all day. He went to sit on a bench in the quiet hospital corridor and felt the atmosphere turn cold. Suddenly, the lights in the corridor went out.The only sounds he heard were eerie whispers of the wind outside the windows. Xayne remained still on the bench as his eyes glinted in the dark. Soon after, he heard faint footsteps at the end of the corridor.‘Sounds like there are three people.’Xayne instantly deduced the number and strength of the intruders.‘Are they enemy spies who are here to assassinate me?’Three figures in stealth gear and masks stood at the corridor
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