The entire living hall fell silent.Everyone looked at Xayne curiously, followed by a burst of loud laughter."What? What did he just say? A truckload of invitations?""Xayne, would it kill you to stop bragging? You're just making a fool out of yourself!""Unbelievable! Why would Serena bring home such a big-mouthed idiot? It's hilarious!"Vivian scoffed and chimed in, "Oh my, did I hear that correctly? Violet, are you sure this is your son-in-law? He just said that he could deliver a truckload of invitations to you. Why don't you ask your wonderful son-in-law to do that right now to open our eyes?"Vivian was amused. She had never seen such an idiotic person before!'Did he lose his mind after going to the military service for five years?'Why does he like to lie so much?'Sophia laughed while leaning back and forth, holding her stomach as she said, "Serena, is this your good husband? Why does he look so much like just some idiot to me?"Eric snorted and said in an angry ton
Serena was emotionally fragile, constantly preoccupied with what her family thought of her. But now, thanks to Xayne, every member of the Swift family had mercilessly ridiculed them, leaving her utterly despondent.Xayne stood frozen, stunned by the profound impact his thoughtless words and actions had on Serena. Kneeling down before her, he placed both hands on her shoulders and spoke with a grave expression. "Serena, do you trust me? I wasn't lying about delivering those invitations!"Upon hearing this, Serena raised her tear-filled eyes, her face a pitiful sight that tugged at the heartstrings. Blinking her curious eyes, she asked, "Are you serious?"Xayne nodded earnestly, assuring her, "Absolutely! I can guarantee it! They've always belittled you, haven't they? Those invitation cards are nothing—I can get as many as they want! And for tomorrow's welcoming party, I am actually..." Xayne could no longer conceal the truth. He yearned to reveal to Serena that there was no challen
Xayne abruptly ended the call, leaving the room enveloped in an eerie silence. All eyes turned toward him, captivated by the intensity in his voice and the frigid glare in his eyes. They couldn't help but question the truth behind his words.In response, Royce rose to his feet, pointing an accusatory finger at Xayne. "What the hell were you thinking? Who were you even talking to? Trying to impress someone here?" He stormed forward, snatching the phone from Xayne's hand and callously hurling it to the ground. With a crushing stomp, the device was reduced to irreparable pieces.Witnessing the destruction, Xayne furrowed his brows tightly, his fists clenching in anger. In his eyes, Royce had just signed his own death warrant.Yet, Serena swiftly intervened, grasping Xayne's arm and subtly shaking her head, urging him to restrain himself.After venting his frustration, Royce sneered, tauntingly challenging Xayne, "Well, let's see what you're really made of! Can't believe you'd say some
Eric said in a cold voice, "Hey! What's the rush about? You're embarrassing me! What's the matter?"The butler's face looked extremely pale as he said, "Mr. Swift Sr., this is bad! There's a military vehicle from the military headquarters of Venzor parked outside! H-he says he's here to deliver the invitations!"Boom!Suddenly, the entire living hall fell into dead silence!Everyone was shocked as they looked at each other in disbelief!'What's going on?! A military vehicle from the headquarters is outside the Swift residence?''Th-This is unbelievable! More importantly, it's here to deliver the invitation cards!'Everyone took a deep breath as they froze in place. None of them dared to make a sound!The butler's forehead was covered in cold sweat as the stood there, not knowing what to say at all."M-Mr. Swift Sr.?" He could not help but speak.Eric recollected himself and asked with a nervous expression, "What did you say? Invitations?"The butler immediately nodded and sa
"Ah? Y-yes, Mr. Swift Sr., I'm on it!"The butler's face went pale with shock, causing him to hastily turn around and rush toward a small courtyard where Xayne and Serena were currently residing.Although referred to as a courtyard, it was merely a diminutive space measuring around sixty to seventy square feet. Once used to house the Swift family's dogs, Sophia had deliberately repurposed the area as a cottage solely to humiliate Serena and her kin.However, Serena and Xayne remained unruffled by such circumstances, engrossed in playing gleefully with Coco within the cottage. Their joyous laughter reverberated throughout the entire cottage.Panting heavily, the butler stood at the door and spoke, "X-Xayne, Mr. Swift Sr. requests your return... to receive the invitations..."With Coco perched on his shoulders, Xayne responded with an icy demeanor, "Tell him that unless they personally come and ask me, I won't go!"He was Xayne Xavier, the Supreme Commander of Northern Plains respe
Keith's ultimatum left the Swift family with no other options. Despite his age, Eric's mind remained as sharp as ever, instantly grasping the course of action they needed to take."Quick, let's find Xayne!" He turned on his heels, guiding his family toward the cottage where Serena and Xayne resided, leaning on his cane.As they arrived, they spotted Xayne instructing Coco in self-defense techniques.Serena, busy tidying up the cottage, was taken aback by their sudden appearance. Assuming they had come to reprimand them for the earlier incident, she hastily set down her tools and rushed toward Eric, bowing apologetically. "Grandpa, I'm so sorry. It was Xayne's fault for saying those things. Please forgive him."Eric dared not offend Xayne in any way. After all, the man was a close associate of Lieutenant Haith. Their family could ill afford to antagonize such an influential figure.Hence, Eric gently pushed Serena aside and hurried over to Xayne. "Xayne, quickly go and retrieve the
Ethan's entire body trembled as he heard Xayne's chilling laughter, a feeling that defied description. It was as if Xayne resided on a plane of existence so far beyond Ethan's reach, it seemed futile to even aspire to it.Yet, that sensation quickly dissipated when Xayne disregarded him entirely, seizing Serena's arm and departing from the premises."Fuck you! Who the hell do you think you are?" Ethan cursed, seething with anger. Then, he exchanged a few words with Eric before making his exit.The Swift family members exchanged bewildered glances, their minds clouded with confusion. In hushed tones, they whispered among themselves, attempting to unravel the enigma of Xayne's connection to Lieutenant Haith. The shock of it all left them utterly flabbergasted."Tony, you've got to talk to Serena about what went down today. We need to unearth the relationship between Xayne and Lieutenant Haith!" Eric asserted, then walked away alongside the others.Tony wore a hesitant expression as
Serena's eyes widened in disbelief, her hand instinctively covering her mouth."X-Xayne, we're not actually taking that... to the party tonight, right?" Serena's face betrayed a mix of surprise and confusion as she blinked rapidly.Xayne's faint smile lingered. "Indeed, we are. Do you like it?"Serena's expression became a medley of excitement, disbelief, and trepidation. She had never set foot in a tank before. Thoughts raced through her mind. 'Are these steel behemoths really intended for mere entertainment? Did Xayne really send them here?'"Xayne, where on earth did you find these tanks? And how did you manage to get them here with just a phone call?" Serena blurted out, her grip on Xayne's arm tightening as he prepared to climb aboard the tank.Xayne's smile remained, as he explained, "It's not as complicated as it sounds. I served in the military, you know. I still have a few connections in Venzor, and I borrowed these tanks from my comrades temporarily. Let's not dawdle. Th
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