Clang!Henry nearly fell out of his seat. He paled and anxiously asked, “The Supreme Commander of the Northern Plains wants me to do this? Are you sure?”Harold urgently explained, “Do you think I’d lie to you? The King of the North is here in Shalholm and has kept his identity a secret all along. Abner has offended him and wants to protect the Ghazali Corporation’s hier, Abel. Do you have any idea what Abel got himself into?”Henry hastily wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, asking, “How did Abel get involved?”Harold instructed his driver to rush to the Silburg Division Patrol Bureau and continued, “Abel used a collaboration deal to lure the Supreme Commander’s wife to a hotel. Then, he drugged her and attempted to rape her.”Henry was astounded.‘Abel tried to defile the Supreme Commander’s wife?! That’s a crime worthy of a punishment Abel can never imagine.’“So, you’re telling me the owner of the Ghazali Corporation is using his connections to have Abner intervene?” Hen
Nicholas’s gaze turned cold as he looked at Harold and spoke threateningly, “I suspect he framed my son. I’ve already contacted Mr. Abner. I believe it won’t be long before he contacts you.”Harold furrowed his brows. He chuckled dryly and said, “The big boss of a major corporation sure knows how to throw his weight around. However, Mr. Nicholas, it seems you might not understand what I mean.“You’re in Shalholm, and all cases fall under our Patrol Bureau’s jurisdiction. Even if you’re acquainted with Mr. Abner, that doesn’t allow you to bypass me and meddle in this case. Our principles are evident. We will not wrongly accuse the innocent or let a guilty person slip through.”“Perfect!”“Exactly! No injustice for the innocent and no leniency for the guilty.”“Hmph, did you forget you’re in Shalholm? How can an outsider call the shots here?”“You’re right. That guy thinks he can bend the rules just because he has money?”The surrounding onlookers were fired up, criticizing Nichol
Abner sighed in relief when he saw Henry leading the team. The former stood up and chuckled, saying, “Mr. Henry, you wouldn’t be pulling my leg, would you? I’m a law-abiding citizen, so this must be a joke.”Abner grinned and offered Henry a cigarette. However, Henry remained indifferent as he rejected the cigarette and said, “Mr. Abner, or rather, Abner, I’m not joking. You are currently under investigation for suspected misconduct. Please put aside your pretenses.”Abner’s expression darkened. He let out a forceful laugh and said, “Are you really going to investigate me, Mr. Henry? Are you sure you have the evidence to prove I’ve committed misconduct?”Henry had expected Abner’s response. The former took a report file from his assistant and slammed it onto the table, saying, “You still refuse to admit your wrongdoing, Abner?! These are the two-year results of an investigation into your wrongdoings.”Abner shuddered when he saw the thick stack of report files. Sweat formed on his
Nicholas turned to his daughter and said, “You’re the CEO of Shalholm’s Ghazali Corporation now, but don’t forget that Abel is still your brother!”When Nicholas, his wife, and their assistant left the Patrol Bureau, the common folk and patrol officers cheered. It did not matter if Nicholas was a big shot from the provincial capital. He still had to abide by the law.Ariana glanced at Xayne and then at Harold, asking softly, “Xayne, do you know Chief Harold?”Xayne shook his head and answered, “How could I possibly know him?”“Then, why is he helping you?” Ariana asked in suspicion.Xayne explained, “Harold is simply an upright patrol officer and a dedicated public servant.”Ariana raised an eyebrow and then left to explain things to Nicholas.Meanwhile, Harold looked at Xayne and then at Nicholas. One after the other, they left the bureau and entered the waiting cars parked at the entrance. When Harold and Xayne got into the car, the former grinned and said, “Mr. Xayne, my brot
Xayne narrowed his eyes and slowly released his cold aura. He said firmly, “I am.”The middle-aged man slowly rose with a smile. He put his hands behind his back and said, “Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Master Lucian Bart.”Xayne frowned.‘It seems Ariana didn’t mislead me. The people the Waltons sent are prompt.’Coco waved her little hand at Xayne and happily exclaimed, “Daddy, this man bought me lots of yummy treats and fun toys!”Xayne smiled faintly at her and took a few steps forward to carry Coco off the ground. He gently rubbed her nose, then approached Serena sitting on the sofa. He handed Coco to her and said, “You two wait outside. I have something to discuss with Master Lucian.”Serena took Coco, and her tense heart finally eased. The former looked at Xayne and asked with concern, “Will you be okay?”Xayne nodded and caressed Serena’s silky hair. “I’m fine. Go play with Coco outside for a while.”Serena nodded and wanted to leave, but two men blocked her. Lucian
Lucian paled with shock as the teacup he held shattered.'That’s…' He was utterly overwhelmed by Xayne’s sudden surge of power. Xayne’s intense presence made Lucian unable to meet his gaze—even Lucian’s legs began to tremble.Xayne’s aura pushed back the dozen men poised to charge forward. They coughed up blood as they flew backward. Lucian was paralyzed with fear as he witnessed the scene.‘His aura is so potent that it caused my men to cough up blood! Is he even human?!’“Wh-Who are you? How do you possess such a terrifying aura?” Lucian wavered as he struggled to resist Xayne’s overwhelming pressure, causing Lucian to stammer.“Kneel!” Xayne bellowed, his one word carrying a tremendous impact.Lucian fell to his knees, stunned. Although he was a Legend Warrior, he could not withstand a single word from the young man before him. Lucian tried to stand, but his legs trembled uncontrollably.He could not get back up as he felt fear from the depths of his soul.“P-Please, tell
Xayne smiled and said, "It's no big deal. Don't overthink it. Come on, let’s go inside."Serena frowned slightly but said nothing more and entered the courtyard. Xayne glanced at Harold and nodded slightly, and the latter left.Meanwhile, Nicholas checked into a five-star hotel in Shalholm. Amelia sat on the sofa, wiping her tears as she said, “Honey, what should we do? Abel’s only in his twenties, yet he’s in jail. Won’t it ruin his reputation? You must find a way to get him out of there. What about Abner? Don’t you know him?”Nicholas stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows. His hands were behind his back as he gazed outside, saying, "Stop crying. The Discipline Inspection Bureau has taken Abner for investigation.“I'm trying to figure things out. Remember, we’re in Shalholm, not the capital. I don't have much influence or connections here."Upon hearing this, Amelia cried even more as nerves crept in. She asked, "What? Why is Abner being investigated? Will it implicate us?"Nich
Nicholas sneered as if he had made a decision. He said, “We’ll host a banquet tonight and invite Xayne and his wife.”“What? Have you lost your mind? Xayne’s the idiot who framed our son and got him arrested!” Amelia yelled with unwillingness and anger.“That’s enough!” Nicholas shouted back as he stared at his wife, reprimanding her, “Do you think I don’t know my son? Your indulgence of him led to this! We’re not in the capital now, so I can’t influence anything here.“Mr. Abner has gotten arrested and may never be free. If you want Abel out of prison, you’ll listen to everything I say.”Amelia felt aggrieved as she shed tears, protesting, “I won’t accept it! Why should we invite Xayne and his wife to dinner?”Nicholas stepped forward and patted his wife’s back, pulling her into his arms. “Okay, okay, I shouldn’t have raised my voice at you. Trust and listen to me. I’ll handle everything. I have some underground contacts in Shalholm.“I’ll arrange for them to lurk around the res
Delwyn's confidence surged as he witnessed the effectiveness of his formation. Xayne's formidable Ravenclaw dagger had been effortlessly repelled, leaving Delwyn feeling invincible.No wonder the Christy family elders always stressed the importance of mastering their First formations. The Christy family's prominence wasn't solely due to their role as guardians of the First Dragon's tomb. Their mastery of ancient formations, some passed down from the First Dragon, was unparalleled, formidable enough to command respect even from the Five Great Mountains.Delwyn laughed triumphantly. The thrill of holding his ground against a Quin-Divine Commander filled him with elation. He had overestimated Xayne.Meanwhile, Xayne retrieved the Ravenclaw dagger, noting an unusual and elusive force surrounding it. Even he couldn't fully grasp its nature. As the dagger's momentum forced him back several steps, Xayne steadied himself, his eyes narrowing."Feeling humbled now, Xayne?" Delwyn smirked, hi
"You're courting death!" Xayne's words had barely landed when a figure rushed forward, grabbing his arm tightly."Mr. Xayne! Please, calm down! This might all just be a misunderstanding. You can't start a fight here, the consequences would be unimaginable!" Luther's face had turned pale with fear.Both men, Xayne and Delwyn were far beyond what he could handle. If anything happened to either of them in Folksberg, it would spell the end of his political career and likely his freedom."Misunderstanding?" Xayne's cold laughter echoed in the room as he pointed at Delwyn. "Using my name to scam and extort people was bad enough. Forcing women into unspeakable situations? If that's a 'misunderstanding,' then what isn't?"As he finished speaking, a powerful surge of energy erupted from Xayne, his aura soaring to its peak, a Quin-Divine Commander's aura, overwhelming and unstoppable. The force shook Luther's grip loose, leaving him stumbling back in shock.Luther took one look at Xayne's i
Xayne stepped into the suite with Yanny close behind, drawing the attention of everyone in the room.A collective gasp rippled through the crowd. The two men, Xayne and the imposter looked nearly identical.Even Yanny froze, her eyes darting between them.Before, when they weren't side by side, their resemblance had been noticeable but not striking. Now, face-to-face, their shared aura and presence were unmistakable.The difference was that Delwyn carried himself with an arrogant, almost oppressive authority as if the world were beneath him. In contrast, Xayne exuded a calm yet commanding energy, one rooted in confidence rather than superiority."What is going on here?" Luther stammered, clutching his wine glass.Delwyn was momentarily stunned to see Xayne, but he quickly regained his composure."Xayne!" he sneered.The charade was over. Delwyn saw no point in pretending anymore as he took a sip of red wine from his wine glass and an arrogant expression appeared on his face. Tr
"In Warren International Hotel. But, young man, we appreciate your kindness but you can't just throw your life away!" Channy turned toward Xayne, his face full of worry.Beside him, Renny chimed in, her voice urgent. "Serena is pregnant! If something happens to you, how am I supposed to explain it to her?""I've told you. I'm Xayne too!" Xayne's tone was firm, his expression unyielding.What he left unsaid, however, was the truth: the so-called "Xayne" they'd met before was a fraud.The problem was that the Riller family had all seen Delwyn. Compared to Xayne, Delwyn carried himself with authority and charisma far superior to Xayne.No one believed that this seemingly ordinary young man before them was the legendary King of the North."Renny, take me there," Xayne ordered, casting a glance at the bedridden Yanny. Seeing that she was no longer in danger, he turned back to Renny."I..." Renny hesitated, unsure.Before she could decide, Yanny struggled to sit up on her bed. Her vo
Without wasting a second, he led a small group of servants up to the second floor at a brisk pace."Miss Yanny! Please open the door!" Loud, frantic knocks echoed from upstairs."Sir, the door to Miss Yanny's room won't open!" the butler called down, his forehead glistening with sweat as he rushed back downstairs, his breathing uneven."Then what are you all standing around for? Break the door open!" Channy's voice cracked with panic, his face flushed red with desperation. He stomped his foot and beat his chest, his heart filled with regret. He loved Renny and Yanny very much. The words he'd spoken earlier were out of desperation and now felt like a blade twisting in his gut. If anything happened to his granddaughter, he'd never forgive himself.Xayne didn't wait for anyone else to react. He stormed up the stairs, his movements sharp and purposeful. Pushing past the Riller family's servants, he raised his leg and delivered a powerful kick to the door. It burst open with a loud cr
Before the words were even finished, Xayne had already pushed open the car door and stepped out. Without hesitation, he brushed past the servants at the entrance and led Renny straight into the estate.The moment they walked in, they heard Channy pounding his chest in frustration, his voice thundering as he pointed toward the second floor. "Even if you have no regard for family, can you bear to see so many people dragged down with you?"Around him, more than a dozen servants stood in silence, heads bowed, not daring to make a sound. Two middle-aged men stood before Channy like chastised schoolchildren, their posture rigid, their faces full of unease.When Channy spotted Renny, his face twisted with a mix of surprise and anger. He barely spared a glance at Xayne. After all, in his opinion, Xayne was too ordinary, so ordinary that he didn't even deserve a second look."Renny?" Channy frowned deeply. "You're back just in time. Go upstairs and talk some sense into your sister. If she r
"Miss Riller, every move you make is under my watch. I even know when you left for Folksworth and when you came back. I have detailed reports here!" Zenn smirked as he pulled out his phone, scrolling through text messages before waving the screen in front of Renny's face."Move your car. I'm in a hurry!" Xayne said coldly, his tone sharp and unwavering.Zenn looked Xayne up and down, sneering. "Who the hell do you think you are? I'm here on Mr. Xayne's orders to wait for her. If you ruin his plans, can you bear the consequences?"As Renny had suspected, if he couldn't have her, he'd make sure no one else could either.When Zenn was having a fancy dinner with Delwyn earlier, he had spilled every detail about her. He praised the Riller sisters, calling them goddesses, but admitted that Renny was far prettier than her sister, Yanny. He mentioned how she'd gone to Folksworth and wasn't sure when she'd return.The moment Delwyn decided to send someone to drag her back to Folksberg, Zen
Serena noticed Renny's sudden change in expression and asked curiously, "What's wrong?""Nothing!" Renny's voice trembled as she swallowed hard, her small hands shaking as she quickly put her phone away. But no matter how she tried, she couldn't hide the panic in her eyes."Renny, what's going on? Do you still see me as your friend?" Serena pressed, her eyes narrowing with concern.Renny's unease didn't escape Serena's sharp gaze. Renny glanced at Serena and Xayne, her face full of hesitation. "It's about someone with the last name Xavier. He's powerful, and I don't want to drag you two into it!""What?" Serena's brow frowned.Xayne's eyes flickered with interest. He hadn't been paying attention initially, but hearing the mention of the name "Xavier" brought a subtle shift to his gaze. "Someone with the last name Xavier? Renny, can you tell me what's going on?"After a long moment of hesitation, Renny finally pulled out her phone and handed it to Xayne showing the farewell messag
Channy had stood right behind Luther, and when he heard those words, his heart sank hard. Both his granddaughters had been as stubborn as they came, but if Yanny Riller had decided to stand her ground, it would have spelled big trouble for the Riller family. This hadn't been the same as crossing the Scallow or Armen families. Xayne's influence in Drakonia had been untouchable at that time.Watching Luther bow and scrape as he ushered Xayne into the car, Channy pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Too bad he didn't know that this so-called Xayne was nothing but a fraud."Yanny, you heard what Mr. Xayne just said, didn't you? You see what I mean, right?" Channy asked.Yanny bit her lip hard, her eyes filling with tears. Her gaze was firm as she looked straight at her grandfather. Seeing that look, Channy's heart skipped a beat. He quickly grabbed Yanny's arm and guided her into the car. If Xayne saw that look of defiance on Yanny's face, it'd be the en