Warren stood before a vast map of Drakonia with his hands behind his back. He asked, “What did he say?”Hammond smiled. “He wants to replace the soldiers in Venzor with fifty thousand warriors from Northern Plains.”Warren nodded and then turned around and said, “I just received news from the Emperor’s Pavilion. The Flame King is returning. The Emperor intends to entrust him with thirty thousand Dragonbreakers Legion.”Hammond and the two elders turned solemn upon hearing these words."What? The Flame King is coming back?""How can the Emperor do this?! Xayne has made great contributions to Drakonia! How can the Flame King take Xayne's position as the Supreme Commander of the Northern Plains as soon as he returns? Isn't it considered stripping Xayne of his military power?!""No way! I'm going to the Emperor's Pavilion right now! I'll find out from the Emperor himself!"The three elders were furious.The Flame King had outstanding achievements and was once the commander of the f
As Tony helplessly shook his head and left, Serena became anxious. “What should we do? Can we even meet the new commander?”Xayne casually remarked, “Let’s go and take a look first. Perhaps Lieutenant Linford hasn’t left yet.”Serena looked at Xayne suspiciously. “Is it really as simple as you say?”Xayne smiled but said nothing. Soon after, the two prepared to visit the Venzor Military Headquarters.After some thought, Tony said, “We should go take a look, too.”Despite Violet’s reluctance, she followed along. The couple then told Royce to drive them there. After all, Tim had entrusted this matter to their family. Knowing Tim’s temperament, he would disown them if they did not handle it well.Therefore, Violet and Royce had to keep a clear head, considering their future well-being. Soon, the five-person family arrived at the Venzor Military Headquarters gate.As the car was about to enter, two guards approached with steel spears on their backs and gestured for them to turn off
The family turned to look at Xayne in puzzlement, especially the disdainful Violet. She said, “You want to try? Who do you think you are? They won’t let us in just because you say so.”Royce mocked, “You have some connections with Lieutenant Linford, but he’s no longer here. The new commander doesn’t seem easy to deal with, either. Do you think you can just waltz in there?”Serena whispered to Xayne, “Can you really do it?”Xayne smiled. “You never know until you try.”With that, he approached the soldiers and exchanged a few words with them. He then went to the guard post for further discussion while Violet and Royce looked on mockingly. Violet remarked, “Let’s see if that idiot can pull it off.”“Yeah, I’ll kiss his feet if he can get us in,” Royce added sarcastically.A while later, Xayne walked back and said, “Come on, let’s go in.”Everyone was stunned.“Wait, they’re just letting us in?!” Violet and Royce became wide-eyed and were in disbelief. Royce even gulped.Serena
Everyone in the car fell silent, with their eyes full of suspicion and astonishment directed at Xayne. He was just as shocked as he jammed the breaks.“Gah! Xayne, don’t you know how to drive?! Let Royce take the wheel!”The abrupt break caused Violet to lunge forward and bump her head against the front seat. Xayne looked apologetic as he said, “Sorry, there was a curb in the way.”He then resumed driving but at a slow pace. Meanwhile, Serena looked at Violet in confusion and asked, “Mom, did you mishear them or something?”Violet was just as puzzled, “Maybe I misheard…”“You must have, Mom. How could the new commander be in our car?” Royce teased with a playful smirk. “It can’t be me, and it isn’t Dad. So it has to be Xayne, right? Is he the new commander?”His remark caused another pin-drop silence in the car. Everyone harbored doubts. Otherwise, it did not make sense why the soldiers let them through after Xayne said a few words to them.Serena raised a brow as she looked at
“Understood, sir. I’ll go right away.” Deuce then left the office and headed straight to the reception room.When the door opened, Serena and the others respectfully stood and greeted Deuce as he entered in his military uniform, “Greetings, Commander.”Deuce casually waved and said, “Sorry, I’m not the commander. I’m just his assistant. The commander is busy at the moment, so he sent me to talk to you.”Violet smiled excitedly and exclaimed, “Sure, let’s talk!”Deuce briefly explained the cooperative agreements left by the Linford Group, stating there were no fundamental changes in principle. It reassured Serena and the others.Deuce then stood up and shook hands with everyone, saying, “I’ll take my leave now. Feel free to stay a while longer.”Violet and Tony smiled respectfully and said in unison, "Sure, take care, sir."After taking a few steps, Deuce suddenly stopped, turned around, and addressed them, "Oh, by the way, there's a welcome party for the new commander tonight. A
Tim's expression darkened as he stared at Xayne. The former said coldly, "Xayne, do you have a say here? Shut up!""Yeah! Don’t blabber out of turn!" Sophia scolded.Even Tony frowned and looked at Xayne disapprovingly. However, Violet interjected, "My son-in-law is right. You can go if you agree to one condition!"Though Violet did not know what Xayne was about to say, she was sure it would benefit them. Everyone looked at her in puzzlement. After all, it was strange for her to side with Xayne.Her support surprised Xayne. Still, the latter did not hesitate and spoke up, “You can bring your whole family, but my father-in-law must take a managerial position in the company. My wife’s projects must receive full support, too. Also, our courtyard is too small. We need a bigger one.”Immediately after, Tim and his family turned gloomy.On the other hand, Violet excitedly echoed, “Yeah, Xayne’s right! My husband must take on the managerial role, and our yard is too small! We want to mo
Xayne held Coco as she joyfully looked at the new home. Xayne asked, “This is our new house from now on. Are you happy? Do you like it?”Coco nodded. "I am happy. I like it."After that, she wiggled out of Xayne's arms and ran around the new house.In the evening, Tim's family and Eric waited at the entrance of Xayne and Serena's new home. Sophia crossed her arms and grumbled, "What's taking them so long? Are they deliberately making us wait here?"Tim's expression darkened, but he said nothing. At that moment, Serena walked out of the house, arm-in-arm with Xayne. Serena looked exceptionally stunning today in her backless black evening gown. Her slender waist and open V-neck that revealed her cleavage could entice any man.Serena carried herself like a fashionable superstar. Moreover, she had delicately applied makeup. She felt a little uncomfortable as she looked down at her chest. Indeed, her well-rounded bosom would attract attention. “Honey, is it okay for me to dress like th
Violet’s claims made the soldiers panic a little. The leading soldier asked with a slightly softened attitude, “We were transferred from the Northern Plains. What’s your son-in-law’s name?”Violet replied, “Xayne Xavier. He’s a non-commissioned officer from the Northern Plains, or rather, a kickboxing instructor.”The soldier inquired about it through his earpiece. After several minutes, he suddenly aimed his gun at Violet again and said, “There’s no kickboxing instructor named Xayne. Do you know the consequences of impersonating a soldier? Men, get them!”Immediately after, a few soldiers rushed forward and subdued the trio, pressing them to the ground. The trio were dumbfounded as they shouted in a panic, “Why are you arresting us?! Let go!”Royce was furious, cursing, “Mom, Xayne lied to us! He’s not a kickboxing instructor from the Northern Plains! That idiot tricked us!”Tony was just as angry. “I never expected this! Xayne has been deceiving us all along!”Soon, the soldier
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