Sophia paused. She laughed and scolded, “How’s that? You’re overthinking it.”Ethan got up and paced around the room with a frown. He said, “No, no, no. Something doesn’t add up. Think about it. Why would Xayne know Linford? Linford helped him multiple times, and Xayne also has vague connections with Chuck.“Is it all because Xayne was an ex-soldier from the Northern Plains? That seems unlikely. A regular Northern Plains soldier wouldn’t have that much pull.” Ethan’s mind raced as he connected many vital points.However, he grew increasingly puzzled the more he thought about it.‘Xayne could garner some assistance as a Northern Plains solder. After all, Drakonians held a special sentiment toward Northern Plains soldiers. Still, it doesn’t explain why Linford and Chuck repeatedly helped him. Unless…Xayne is more than just a simple soldier.’It was a lightbulb moment for Ethan. He thought about the incident at the Lennings’ residence that night and remembered Chesley also appearing.
“Hey, fucker. Do you think you can talk to Chongo like that? Aww, look at your cute kid. Come one, let me kiss and hug her.” The thug grinned and reached for Coco.Snap! Xayne caught his hand and snapped it at the wrist. "Vulgar scums like you are what I detest most. I want you to apologize to my daughter."Xayne's voice was cold, his eyes radiating unrestrained killing intent."Gah, my hand! Are you trying to kill me? Chongo..." The small thug screamed as he grimaced in pain.Chongo was furious as he roared at Xayne, “Are you asking for trouble, punk?! Let my brother go, or I'll gut you!"Chongo pulled a switchblade from his pocket, causing the elderly in line to scatter. Meanwhile, Xayne held the thug's twisted arm and cradled Coco in his other arm. He calmly stated, "You can try."Chongo growled, "You're screwed!" He lunged toward Xayne and swung his switchblade at Xayne’s stomach. It wouldn't be fatal, but it would immobilize Xayne. However, Xayne released the thug and ki
Dozens of bare-chested men with white towels over their shoulders approached. They held iron weapons as they blocked off the street. The leaders were a few robust men. They had fierce dragon and tiger tattoos, looking downright intimidating.Immediately after, the breakfast-goers scattered. Many shop owners even shut their doors, bidding their customers farewell. The entire breakfast street was in turmoil. Dark clouds loomed overhead, causing the atmosphere to become heavy. It sent shivers down everyone's spine."Oh my! That young lad's in big trouble. Siegel’s the toughest in the neighborhood. He has over thirty men from the nearby auto repair shops and construction sites. They're heavy-handed, too.""You're right! Siegel had a stint in prison when he was young. When he got out, he gathered a group of loyal men and seized the three streets nearby. He ruled over two blocks.""That kid's unlucky. He was just buying breakfast but hurt Siegel's son instead."The crowd murmured in p
Martin stood before Xayne with three hundred men. They looked at Xayne with utmost respect as they saluted in unison."Greetings, Mr. Xayne!"This scene silenced everyone on the breakfast street. The crowd trembled as they looked at Xayne with Coco in his arms."What did I just witness? Major General Martin saluted that young man?""That’s incredible! Martin is the direct authority figure in our area, yet he treats that young man with such respect.""Siegel’s in big trouble this time. I never thought he'd cross paths with someone so influential."Amidst the crowd's chattering, even Siegel felt a creeping dread. He knew Martin well. The latter’s status and power were not something Siegel could contend with.Xayne glanced at Martin with a faint smile. "You came here pretty quickly. I just texted Lieutenant Linford, and yet, here you are."Martin chuckled. "You’re too kind, Supreme General. Speed is the essence of warfare. As luck would have it, I was preparing my men for training
Siegel slammed his head against the uneven floor, causing it to bleed.Xayne watched indifferently and said, “I’ll spare you, but you must reveal your backers.”He knew Siegel must have some real power to maintain control here for so long. Since that was the case, the latter must have influential figures on his side. Since Siegel was here, Xayne decided to uproot the problem at its source.“T-That’s…” Siegel stammered.After all, it was a serious matter that involved people’s lives.Martin detested criminal forces and the people supporting them. He added, “Who are you trying to protect at this point, Siegel? Speak now!”After some hesitation, Siegel finally responded, “Sirs, you must apprehend my supporter if I betray him. Otherwise, he’ll kill all my friends and my men.”Xayne’s voice turned even colder, “Do you think you’re in a position to negotiate with me?”Siegel knew he was at the end of his rope. He took out his phone and called someone, “Bart, it’s me, Siegel. I ran in
Martin, hiding in a nearby breakfast joint, strode out. His combat boots clacked against the ground as he glared at Bartholo and his crew.Bartholo narrowed his eyes upon seeing Martin, a hint of surprise and coldness flashing in the former’s eyes. 'What’s Martin doing here?' He glanced at Martin, then at Siegel. Suddenly, Bartholo kicked Siegel and shouted, “You’re setting me up?! Did you think I wouldn’t kill you for this?”Bartholo pulled a pistol from his waist, cocked it, and aimed at Siegel. The latter was terrified as he wet his pants, begging, “I’m sorry, Bartholo. I didn’t mean to do this. M-Major General Martin told me to do this—”“Enough! How dare you pull your gun before me? Don’t you respect your superior officer?” Martin was furious.‘Bart is out of control. I never thought he’d gather thugs and engage in illegal activities. It’s unforgivable!’Bartholo holstered his gun and squinted. He looked at Martin indifferently and declared, “While you may outrank me, I’m
Bartholo burst into disdainful laughter. “Are you trying to scare me, Martin? If he’s the Supreme Commander of the Northern Plains, I’m the king of the world.”“Hahaha! Bartholo’s right. If that kid’s a Supreme Commander, pigs can fly.”“You’re quite the joker, Major General Martin. Why would you let a random person on the street impersonate a Supreme Commander? That’s a severe offense, you know.”“Bartholo, don’t waste time with them. I’ll call for backup.”Bartholo’s henchmen joined in the mockery. One took his phone and called headquarters, “Gather the crew and head to Western Petrea’s breakfast street. That’s Bartholo’s order. It’s showtime, boys!”Martin was outraged when he heard the mockery directed at Xayne. The former released a fierce aura, shouting, “You’ve lost all sense of decency, Bartholo! How dare you mock the Supreme Commander? Do you have rocks for a brain?”However, Bartholo remained unfazed. He grinned and retorted, “All right, Major General Martin. You don’t
Bartholo paused and turned to frown at Xayne. The former rebuked, "Martin Hamilton, quit trying to fool me with this nonsense! You're just looking for an excuse to arrest me and use it to threaten my brother, aren't you?"Did Linford put you up to this? I knew it! Linford has been itching to get at the Womacks for a while now! I never thought he'd trap me today."Martin, you should know who my father is! He is the former Chief Military Strategist at headquarters and had many disciples in Venzor. Crossing my family will end with you getting skinned alive."Martin smirked. "Who ends up skinned will become clear soon. Take him away!"Several soldiers moved to apprehend Barholo and his men. Suddenly, a thunderous roar echoed from the end of the street, “Who dares to arrest my brother?!”A flurry of urgent footsteps approached, growing louder and nearer. A group of over a hundred soldiers charged in, led by a man with a shining Lieutenant insignia on his shoulders. The lead figure was
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