Schuman replied, “Of course, Mr. White.”Immediately after, Draven entered and glanced at Schuman before bowing. Draven said, “Drakon King, I’ve just received some information. One of the Bullards will visit Hacincth in the next few days to discuss matters with the Loyas. It’s likely related to securing the seventy billion dollar investment.”Xayne smirked. “As expected. They took the bait, after all. Since that’s the case, we’ll prepare for a splendid show.”He then turned to look out of the large window, overseeing the entire capital.…Lark had a grim expression as he sat in the Loyas’ residence. He slammed his armrest and shouted, “How dare Schuman look down on us?!”Humphrey’s eyes revealed a cold intent as he asked, “What should we do now? It’s evident Schuman knows about Mr. White’s itinerary. It seems Schuman wants to keep that information to himself.“I think we should send a few people to kill Schuman. That man has been opposing us for too long. I’ve never liked him, e
Alexander sat at the head of the table when he reached the inner hall. He then sipped his tea and got straight to the point, “Mr. Lark, the Bullards sent me for a simple task. I’m here to help your family secure the contract with that overseas businessman.“Once you secure the contract, the Bullards will take seventy percent of the profit. I believe you don’t have any objections, Mr. Lark?”“Seventy percent?! How will my family profit then?!” Humphrey expressed his dissatisfaction as he bolted to his feet.Alexander stared at Humphrey.However, Lark stood up and scolded, “How dare you yell in Mr. Alexander’s presence?! You have no respect. Quick, apologize to Mr. Alexander.”“B-But seventy percent—”“Apologize, damn it!” Lark demanded as he slapped Humphrey.The latter was stunned, noticing his elder brother’s genuine anger. Humphrey lowered his head and said, “I’m sorry, Mr. Alexander. That was rude of me.”Alexander smiled faintly. “It’s okay. Since your opinions differ, plea
The following day, the Loyas held a feast for various Hacincth elites. The family even announced that a prominent figure would grace their presence, sparking significant attention within the capital.The Loyas even invited all wealthy families and leaders of prominent enterprises to the feast, including the five families and Schuman.Schuman stood in his residence courtyard as he looked at the invitation. He asked severely, “What’s Lark up to now?”The chief steward behind him asked, “Should we attend, sir?”Schuman’s expression darkened as he fell into profound thought. He then said, “Prepare the car. I’m going to see Mr. White.”He left his house and drove to the hotel Xayne stayed in. Schuman entered the penthouse suite and asked, “Mr. White, should I attend the Loya family’s feast? It seems they invited everyone in the city.”Xayne turned and said calmly, “Attend and ensure to bring a generous gift.”“I beg your pardon, sir?” Schuman was puzzled.Xayne patted Schuman’s shou
Of course, Cedric was in the Ferrari. Meanwhile, a young and beautiful woman dressed in a flashy and revealing outfit sat in the passenger seat. The car's intense movements and sharp turns made her scream continuously.Cedric stepped on the gas as he looked into the rearview mirror at the cars he had left behind. He grinned, knowing his reputation as Hacincth’s Master of the Streets was not just a namesake.However, a shadow and roar of an engine shot past him on the left as he reveled in his self-satisfaction. Cedric was dumbfounded, shouting, “What the fuck was that?!”His eyes widened, only to see the car that had just shot past him—a black Nissan GTR. At that moment, a fierce competitive spirit ignited within Cedric. “How dare that guy overtake me!”He stepped on the gas, causing his red Ferrari to shoot forward again. Soon after, only two cars raced to the mountaintop. However, a bend in the road was ahead.The GTR executed a perfect drift, kicking up stones with its wheels.
Cedric was furious. After all, no one had ever dared to disrespect him like that. He got to his feet and felt his red, hot cheek as he glared at Xayne menacingly. “You’re in my territory, punk! How dare you lay your hands on me! You must have a death wish.”He roared, and dozens of tattooed men with steel rods rushed forward from behind him. They were Cedric’s henchmen. He had bought the mountain and turned it into a race course. He had even hired dozens of tough guys to look after the place.Naturally, the henchmen were angry that someone was attacking their boss. They rushed over with their weapons, and one of them shouted, “How dare you disrespect Mr. Cedric here!”“I’ve never seen this kid before. He must be from out of town.”“Hmph, an outside dares to be arrogant here? Even if he is powerful elsewhere, he can’t win here. Offending Mr. Cedric is a grave mistake.”“A wealthy heir from out of town had an affair with one of Mr. Cedric’s lovers once. We crippled that guy for him,
Cedric gripped his steering wheel with both hands as the crowd cheered. He continued to rev and make the car’s engine roar. He then glared at Xayne in the other car through the window. Cedric muttered, “You’re as good as dead for racing against me.”Soon after, the girl waved the checkered flag.Vroom, vroom, vroom!The Ferrari roasted and shot forward, signaling the start of the race. The crowd erupted into cheers as the black GTR trailed behind several seconds later.Xayne was not in a hurry as he calmly chased after the Ferrari. Meanwhile, Cedric looked into his rearview mirror at the GTR and laughed. “Hahaha! That’s all he has, yet he dared to challenge me. He overestimated himself.”However, the sound of a roaring engine echoed as the GTR shot forward, leaving a shadow as it passed Cedric.“What the fuck?!” Cedric was shocked as Xayne had overtaken him in the blink of an eye. The former was unwilling to admit defeat. He stepped on the gas and chased after Xayne ruthlessly.
Soon, Xayne and Draven reached Northdane District. It was the most chaotic area in all of Hacincth, filled with casinos, nightclubs, and bars. There was also the famous red-light district that attracted many tourists.In short, many knew Northadane District as a paradise for men and a playground for women.When Xayne and Draven got out of the car, they saw many nightclubs on both sides of the street. Numerous women stood on the sidewalks, pulling in tourists who had come to sightsee.The duo soon entered a bar and felt overwhelmed by the noisy music inside. They then found a private room and sat down. Several young girls approached them, calling the duo sir and asking them to buy drinks.The girls also hinted at going out for a late-night “snack” with Xayne and Draven if the price was right. Of course, Xayne smiled and declined. The girls responded with insults, “Why come out if you don’t have money? What rotten luck!”Xayne remained indifferent to their remarks. At that moment, D
After walking a while, Xayne and Draven encountered another hidden door. Pushing it revealed a hidden chamber beyond imagination. At that moment, the notorious Black Clover and his crew were conducting business with foreign traders in the dimly lit room.The sound of the opening door caught their attention. The group became wide-eyed as they shouted, “How’d you get in?!”Before the words could leave their mouths entirely, Black Clover saw Xayne and Draven clearly. Furious, he stood up and roared, “Who are you?”Several of his henchmen pulled out their pistols and pointed them at the duo. The foreign Turma traders were startled as they were amid a transaction. They quickly drew their guns and aimed at Black Clover’s crew, shouting in broken English, “What the hell! You guys…betray each other?”Black Clover frowned. “Business is on hold, you idiots! You can leave. I’ll find you again in a few days. I have private matters to attend to now.”The foreigners quickly gathered their bags
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