Abel felt utterly helpless at that moment.Meanwhile, Xayne’s eyes radiated a palpable coldness. He approached Abel, growling, “The Ghazalis, huh? I look forward to facing their wrath. However, you’ll pay for your mistakes tonight.”A bone-chilling aura filled the entire room, causing a chill to run down Abel’s spine. He sensed the impending doom and turned to flee, but Xayne threw several needles out, piercing into Abel’s leg.Thud!Abel fell to the ground again. Before he realized it, Xayne was already looming above him. Xayne grabbed Abel’s collar and lifted him, pressing him against the wall. The wall even cracked under the pressure.Abel saw the horrifying look in Xayne’s eyes at that moment. The former considered ending his own life.“You… You can’t kill me! Even if you don’t fear my family, what about your wife and chi—” Abel was desperate and panic-stricken.Xayne gripped Abel’s left shoulder without waiting for him to finish. The former twisted Abel’s shoulder and broke
Abel’s right leg was useless, and he could only lean against the wall while relying on his left leg. His gaze remained fierce as he pointed his gun at Xayne.When he saw Xayne’s expression finally change, he laughed maniacally and roared, “Get on your knees!”Xayne frowned while observing Abel, retorting, “Do you honestly believe that a gun can protect you from me?”Abel laughed and shouted, “Are you out of your mind?! I can blast your skull open with one shot. What, do you think you’re faster than a bullet? It’s over for you, Xayne. Get on your knees, or I’ll kill your wife!”Abel aimed the gun at Serena.Xayne never expected Abel to possess an illegal firearm in the small town of Shalholm. After all, firearm control was strict in Drakonia.Abel smirked when he saw Xayne’s grim expression. The former fired at the ceiling, creating a bullet hole, and a wisp of smoke came from the barrel.Bang! "See that? Hear the sound? I have a real gun! Do you think I'm bluffing? Get on your
Xayne flicked his cigarette and bellowed, “Men!”“Sir!” A thunderous response echoed."Fire!"Five hundred submachine guns fired toward Abel’s room. The loud noise shook his eardrums as the glass on the entire floor of the hotel shattered. Abel was stunned as sweat dripped from his forehead.‘Th-those were real soldiers with real guns. What’s going on?!’Abel even wished to die at that moment. He stared at Xayne and shouted in a panic, “Who are you?!”Xayne smiled coldly, saying, "That’s none of your concern, Abel. Put down your gun, and maybe you’ll have a way out."Fear washed over Abel, and he slowly lowered his gun. However, he suddenly revealed a sinister grin as he locked eyes with Xayne. “You’re dreaming! I’ll make you suffer for a lifetime!”He aimed the gun at Serena and pulled the trigger. Everything happened so suddenly that Xayne had no time to react. His eyes widened as he radiated a murderous intent. “You’re dead!”Xayne drew the Ravenclaw Dagger from his waist a
Serena was startled and nervously checked her clothes. Luckily, everything underneath was still intact. She wrapped herself in the blanket and moved back several times until she leaned against the headboard.Serena looked at the masked man with panic and apprehension.‘If I remember correctly, that mask is the same one Mr. White had at the Whitehorse Manor. I remember coming here to discuss a project with Abel, but why is Mr. White here?’Serena’s head spun as she only remembered being on guard against Abel after entering the room. The latter had been a perfect gentleman while discussing their cooperation. Gradually, Serena let her guard down and even drank the tea he poured her.However, she could not remember what happened after.The suite was in disarray, and the air carried a faint scent of blood. The suite's door and windows appeared to be shattered. 'What on earth happened?'Beneath the mask, Xayne could not help but smile when he saw Serena's nervous and frightened expre
‘I might need to get my eyes checked.’Ace sighed in relief after Serena left. He approached Xayne and watched him remove the mask. Confused, Ace asked, “Why did you wear that mask, sir? Are you afraid Ms. Serena might recognize you?”Xayne looked at Ace reproachfully and scolded, “You fool! I’m supposed to be having dinner and discussing cooperation with Ariana now. It wouldn’t make sense if I suddenly appeared here, right?“If Serena gets suspicious, it’ll cause a lot of trouble for our plans. I must be even more cautious now that the Bullards have surfaced. I will never forgive myself If those hidden individuals find out about my wife and daughter and try to harm them. Understand?”Ace quickly lowered his head and said, "Understood, sir. It was my oversight."Xayne furrowed his brows and looked at the white mask he held, saying, “Mr. White's identity is quite helpful. I can freely assist Serena with it. Ace, use Mr. White’s identity to acquire the Xavier Corporation that my fam
Xayne’s hesitance made Serena think he might be upset or jealous. She tugged at his arm and coquettishly said, “Okay, okay, it’s just a dinner invitation. I swore to be your wife for life, and you’re the only one who’ll be Coco’s dad. Okay?”Xayne saw her sincerity and affection.“All right, I believe you. Let’s invite Mr. White for dinner in a few days,” he tousled Serena’s hair, then asked, “But you don’t know Mr. White. How will you contact him?”Serena blinked and pouted, saying, “Oh, you’re right. He’s so mysterious, and I didn’t even consider asking for his contact information.”Xayne smiled and said, “Well, if that’s the case, let’s just put a pin in it for now.”Serena sighed, “I guess that’s the only option.”She got up, drank the tea Xayne had made, and went to bathe. Meanwhile, Xayne remained in the living room as he watched Serena leave. Then, he took his phone and called Ace, speaking lowly, “Find a way to let Serena know Mr. White’s phone number. Yes, you don’t need
Gamma Tiger recounted everything that had happened at the hotel. He trembled as he spoke. After all, Xayne was nothing short of a horrifying nightmare. Just thinking about his gaze made Gamma Tiger’s hair stand.“Master, you must not underestimate Xayne. He’s at least a Master Warrior. He defeated Alpha and Beta Tiger in just one move. I remember Beta Tiger saying something before dying…”Willam asked coldly, “What did he say?”“He said, ‘Grand Master Warrior,’” Gamma Tiger replied.William became wide-eyed. He breathed and asked to confirm, “Are you sure that’s what Beta Tiger said?”‘That’s impossible. A Grand Master Warrior is equivalent to a Lieutenant in the military. How can this Xayne guy be so strong?’“That’s what Beta Tiger said, Master. However, I am confident Xayne’s strength doesn’t surpass a Grand Master Warrior. He could even be a Legend Warrior,” Gamma Tiger cautiously explained.William became solemn, saying, “Even if Xayne isn’t a Grand Master Warrior, defeatin
A heated discussion within Swift Group regarding the Ghazali Corporation took place early in the morning. The family had received a notice from the Ghazali Corporation stating they would temporarily suspend the cooperation because of Abel’s arrest last night.Of course, the Swifts blamed Serena for it.“What happened?! Weren’t you supposed to discuss the project with Mr. Abel last night? Why did the authorities arrest him so suddenly? What were you doing there? Do you have something to do with this?!” Tim roared at Serena as he sat in the vice chairman's seat.Sophia was displeased. “Don’t just sit there! What happened last night? Don’t you know how much we’ll get from the project? If it falls through, we’ll lose a hundred million dollars!”The other Swift family members joined in reprimanding and accusing Serena.“Tell us the truth about what happened last night. Why would Mr. Abel suddenly get arrested?”“Did you offend him? Will we suffer for it?”“Damn it, Serena!”Serena c
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