The venue was abuzz with excitement and curiosity as the distinguished and influential figures of Venzor observed the four tanks approaching. The sheer sight of it was nothing short of astonishing, surpassing their wildest imaginations and leaving them in awe.As they peered into the distance, straining to catch a glimpse of the person emerging from the tank, a sense of astonishment pervaded the atmosphere. The Swift family, too, shared in the anticipation, eagerly awaiting the revelation of the tank's occupant."Unbelievable! Tanks, of all things! Could it be the Supreme Commander of Northern Plains himself?" one onlooker exclaimed in disbelief."It's certainly a possibility! Considering our location in the Military Headquarters of Venzor, I can't fathom who else would make such a grand entrance," another speculated, his excitement palpable."I can hardly contain my excitement! Seeing the Supreme Commander of Northern Plains in person has always been a dream of mine... Ah..." The
All eyes turned toward the unexpected confrontation, and a charged atmosphere of anticipation and curiosity enveloped the room, as everyone shifted their attention once again.Sneaking into the Military Headquarters of Venzor with fake invitation cards was a major offense, especially considering it was Lieutenant Haith's domain.The importance of the party that night couldn't be overstated. Anyone caught trying to enter with a counterfeit invitation would face dire consequences upon discovery.Ethan had learned about this situation from Sophia, who had shared the details with him the previous evening.According to Sophia, Keith had delivered invitation cards that were slightly different from the ones Ethan had brought. While the front of both sets of invitations appeared identical, the backs had a subtle discrepancy.Keith's invitation cards had a faint golden "S" printed on the back. This led Sophia to believe that Xayne must have engaged a printing company whose logo incorporate
Tap! Tap! Tap!Suddenly, four armed soldiers came over and pointed their guns at Xayne!The scene frightened a lot of people. They quickly moved away, afraid of being caught in the escalating tension!A second-class office in a dark green military uniform and combat boots led the soldiers. He approached Xayne with a cold expression. While staring at Xayne, the officer took the two invitation cards from Ethan's hand and carefully compared them."Forging the invitation cards is a capital offense!" The squad leader, Braden Kirby, shouted!The members of the Swift family trembled in fear and their legs went weak, silently cursing Xayne even more."We're doomed! We're going to die! Oh my god!""It's all Xayne's fault! How could he do such a thing? Are we really going to die?""Listen here! Take the three of them and whoever's holding the same invitation cards away now!" Braden commanded in a stern manner.Tap! Tap! Tap!Suddenly, more than ten armed soldiers rushed over from a dis
'What?'Special invitations?'Ethan's mind went blank as he looked at Braden in suspicion, with a confused expression. Then, he shook his head and said, "That's impossible! Sir, you're making a mistake! He's nothing but a loser. How could he possibly get a special invitation? That's not possible at all!"Bang!Braden kicked Ethan and sent him flying several feet away before crashing to the ground. Then, he drew his gun from his waist and aimed it at Ethan's head in a condescending manner as he said in a cold voice, "Are you questioning me or doubting Lieutenant Haith himself?!""What? No... I wouldn't dare... I was wrong, please forgive me..."Ethan clutched his stomach and repeatedly knocked his head against the ground to apologize. His face turned red as he trembled in fear.After all, there was a gun pointed right at him!Braden scoffed. Then, he walked toward Xayne, stood upright, and saluted, "Mr. Xavier, please come inside!"Xayne nodded indifferently and held Serena's c
Everyone in the crowd held their breath, looking forward to seeing the legendary figure of Drakonia, the Supreme Commander of Northern Plains!"This is going to be my first time seeing the Supreme Commander in person!""I'm so excited! Tonight's going to be unforgettable! Be ready, we must take a photo with the Supreme Commander of Northern Plains later!"As for the Swift family, Eric also squeezed himself into the crowd with his cane, stretching his neck out to catch a glimpse of that legendary man.He was the pride of Drakonia, the great hero of everyone!"Grandpa, do you think the Supreme Commander of Northern Plains would notice me? I heard that he's only in his twenties!" Sophia had already forgotten about Ethan, and she cared about was getting the attention of the renowned figure!She knew that her status would rise significantly if she could manage to do that."You're right! He's even been enthroned in Mount Tiberius at such a young age! No one else has ever managed to do
At that time, Violet stood up and said with a cold expression, "Dad, this isn't right! Our family would never have been able to secure this partnership without Serena. I disagree with excluding her from it!"However, while saying this, Violet was not genuinely concerned about Serena's interest but rather was doing it for the sake of her own son.She knew very well that Royce would not have the opportunity to participate in this collaboration if Serena was not involved, and they would be missing out on the chance to earn a fortune from the project."I disagree too! After all, my sister's the reason why we were able to obtain this project in the first place. It's not right for Sophia to be solely responsible for this project! Count me in at the very least!" Royce did not hold back either, as this matter involved his own interests and future.Violet turned around and quickly went to Serena, who was sitting in the corner. Then, she nervously said with sweat covering her forehead, "Sere
Xayne's words made the entire meeting hall fall silent again!Suddenly, Sophia erupted and pointed at Xayne to scold him, "Xayne Xavier! Who do you think you are? Just keep your mouth shut and get out of here! This is our family meeting. You have no right to interfere!""Yeah! You're just a loser. Who are you to speak here? Get lost now!" Vivian chimed in with a cold expression on her face.Tim's eyes turned angry as he shifted his gaze to Tony and said in a deep voice, "Tony! Is this your son-in-law? Look at how insolent and disrespectful he is! How dare he challenge our father's decision? Is your family trying to start a rebellion?"Tony smiled awkwardly. Then, he frowned, stood up, and pointed at Xayne to scold him, "Xayne Xavier! That's enough! This is our family meeting. You're an outsider and you need to get out of here now! Stop embarrassing me!""What nonsense are you talking about?" Violet was upset. She stood up and tugged at Tony. "I don't think Xayne did anything wrong
It was simply horrifying!Sophia was completely stunned by Xayne's chilly aura!"Grandpa, say something. This partnership is so important to us. How can we simply hand it over to someone who doesn't know anything? S-she's going to ruin our family's reputation!"Sophia immediately grabbed Eric's arm and said in a coquettish voice.Eric's expression darkened as he contemplated the pros and cons. Finally, he said in a cold voice, "That's enough! Serena was the one who secured the project, after all. If she wants to be a part of it, she will.""Grandpa, but..."Sophia wanted to protest further, but Eric raised her hand and cut her off. "However! Before that, I'll assess both of your capabilities. Each of you will anonymously submit a business proposal for this cooperation. Then, we'll conduct a vote within the company. The person with more votes will have full authority over this project! Xayne, Serena, are you fine with this?"After hearing that, Sophia and her family suddenly look
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