The grand hall fell into a prolonged silence as the atmosphere turned tense. The crowd felt a shiver run down their spine.Meanwhile, sweat dripped from Abel’s forehead. However, his pride as the heir to the Ghazali Corporation led him to dismiss Xayne’s warning. The former retorted, “How dare you question me?”Immediately after, the crowd began questioning the masked man’s identity and why he stepped in for Serena.“Is it as Scarlett said? Is he in an affair with Serena?”The onlookers looked curious."Tsk tsk, it seems Serena is no ordinary woman. She must’ve done more than seduce Mr. Abel.""I agree. Otherwise, why would the masked man help her?""Poor Xayne, he probably has no idea his wife is cheating on him."Whispers and murmurs began to fill the hall. Serena hung her head as her tears glistened. After all, she had suffered an injustice and felt helpless. She glanced at the masked man, wondering who he was and why he stood up for her.Xayne shook his head and asked ba
Abel grew arrogant when he realized the captain of the guards recognized him. Abel lifted his chin, saying, "Since you know me, you must know what to do next, right?"Clinton nodded and glared at the masked Xayne, sternly saying, “How dare you trespass into the gala and lay hands on our esteemed guests? I have the authority to apprehend you. Men, take him away!"Two armed guards stepped forward, intending to apprehend Xayne.However, the panicked Serena stepped forward to explain, "I'm sorry, Mr. Clinton. It has nothing to do with him. It's all my fault, so please don't involve innocent people."Clinton frowned and ignored Serena, commanding, "Take him away!"As the two guards approached Xayne, his intimidating aura forced them back. Then, Xayne stepped forward and glared at Clinton. “Do you have the authority to arrest someone without distinguishing right from wrong?”Clinton aimed his gun at Xayne and growled, “Step back now! I’m warning you to surrender, sir! Regardless of the
“Chuck is kneeling before the masked man?!”“Not only that—he’s apologizing, too!”The entire crowd tensed up while Clinton was dumbfounded. He looked at his boss, now kneeling before the man he was about to apprehend. At that moment, Clinton felt like he wanted to hide in a corner.He quickly followed suit and knelt with the guards behind him.Abel was the most shocked of all. He furrowed his brows and could hardly believe what he had witnessed. Abel knew the masked man must have an extraordinary status. Even Serena looked at the masked man in puzzlement, trying to figure out who he was.The masked Xayne glanced at the kneeling Chuck and calmly said, “Please, rise. This matter has nothing to do with you. There's no need for excessive self-blame.”Chuck quickly stood up and glared at the kneeling Clinton, scolding, "Do you know who this gentleman is?! He is the host of tonight's gala and also the owner of Whitehorse Manor. How dare you point a gun at him?”Boom!Chuck had annou
It was unfortunate, but Abel felt he had no choice. Immediately after, everyone looked at Scarlett. She had just regained her composure, but Clinton had already approached with his men. He commanded, “Take her away!”Two guards lifted Scarlett and escorted her out. She cried in despair, "Ah! What are you doing? Where are you taking me?! Mr. Abel, save me!"When everyone turned to look, they realized Able had somehow slipped away unnoticed. Soon after, the commotion ended. Shalholm’s celebrities and luminaries now glanced at the masked Xayne enviously.Finally, they knew he was the most significant figure at the gala.Xayne turned to Chuck and said, "Find a room and provide this young lady with clean clothes."When he left, Chuck instructed his staff to take Serena to a room upstairs.In the main hall, everyone rushed to converse with the masked Xayne. They wanted to offer toasts, but he politely declined. Meanwhile, Sophia and Tim exchanged silent glances, thinking the same thing
Serena motioned to reach for the mask, but Xayne approached with the hot porridge and sat down. He said smilingly, “Eat it while it’s hot. How was the gala?”Serena accepted the bowl and hesitated to discuss what had happened at the gala. She smiled and replied, “It was okay. I got tired, so I came home early.”Xayne nodded without saying much, feeling apprehensive. Luckily, he returned home early. Otherwise, Serena would have discovered his lie.Serena forgot about the white mask as she finished the porridge. Soon after, she went to the bedroom, her enthusiasm somewhat dampened.Puzzled, Coco turned to Xayne and said, "Daddy, Mommy looks sad."Xayne patted Coco's head and reassured her, "It's nothing."Afterward, he picked up the white mask from the corner of the sofa and placed it deep inside a cabinet. He narrowly avoided Serena seeing it.Meanwhile, Abel had already returned to his hotel. He raged and smashed everything in his room as he cursed. "Damn it! Who the hell was th
The pressure bearing down on Randall was immense.Splash!A bead of sweat trickled down Randall's forehead, then dropped to the ground. Though only a moment, it felt like an eternity for Randall. The aura he felt was terrifying.'There is an expert inside this room, a tremendously skilled fighter.'Randall contemplated fleeing at that moment. Still, he dared not make that decision, fearing he would meet his end the next second. He had never encountered such a surging murderous intent before.The most powerful person Randall had ever met was the Executioner, a mercenary from abroad named Pierre Cauldron. The latter was a Master Warrior and a mighty existence. Under his command was a mercenary legion numbering in the tens of thousands. Randall was nothing more than a speck of dust before Pierre. Perhaps Randall's Graduate Warrior status allowed him to thrive in Shalholm, but Pierre could take his life with a snap of his finger.However, the murderous intent terrified Randall. It
Randall trembled as he prostrated on the ground without hesitation. He stammered, "I-I...It was Abel, the heir to the Ghazali family."Upon hearing this, Xayne's eyes gleamed sharply.‘So it’s him after all.’Although Xayne had guessed it was Abel when Randall appeared, he still wanted confirmation. Every crime had a perpetrator, but Xayne despised wrongly accusing an innocent person.When Randall knew he could no longer stay with Abel after ratting his boss out. His current situation left him with no choice. He could only beg for mercy from the formidable figure before him and then leave Shalholm.‘No, I must leave the capital. N-No! I must leave Drakonia! My best option is to return to Westfordia.’Although it was a land of bloodshed and carnage, the courtyard made Randall feel as if armies and a sea of blood had surrounded him.The tall figure in the darkness spoke faintly, "How do you think you should die?"Gulp! Randall was startled as sweat poured down his forehead. He
Xayne’s statement shocked Randall. It was an immense opportunity to work for a man who potentially surpassed Pierre."Yes, thank you, sir. I will do my best for you," Randall knocked his head on the ground a few more times. He did not expect this life-or-death situation to turn out this way. Xayne whispered coldly, "Get lost.""Y-Yes, sir." Randall rose and slowly backed out of the courtyard. Not once did he dare to look at the shadowy figure. Once outside the yard, he could not stop trembling at the terrifying ordeal. It was the most heart-pounding mission Randall had ever experienced.Suddenly, he received a call from Abel. As soon as he answered, Abel impatiently shouted, "Randall, where’s the person I told you to bring back?! What the hell have you been doing?"Randall couldn't contain his anger. He roared, "You're an idiot, Abel! I'll never do anything for you again. If you call me again, I'll kill you."Click! Randall hung up and took a breath. ‘That felt good!’He ha
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