“How dare the Jonses reveal our location?!”Three days later, in the Sun Goddess Temple, Enneasource County.This was the largest and most ancient temple in Sunrise Islands. In the same hall and behind the same curtains, countless shadows glared icily. Shadows sitting on the other side of the curtain were also glaring unkindly at the figure sitting in the middle of the hall—Arnkatla Jonsdottir.They had just received a notice from the Jonses that a Somer warlord had invaded their Odinshov Temple and destroyed it. According to Magnus, the head of the Jonses, this Somer warlord did so to learn about the Espionage Society’s address. “Who is this man of Somer descent?”Seeing the icy glares of the shadows behind the curtains, a man in the main hall scoffed. “The Odinshov Temple has stood for decades as a property of the Espionage Society! The Jonses who reside there are well-equipped as well! More importantly, with Master Matias there, how could it have collapsed within a day?”
However, after hearing that Fred had barged into the Jonses’ residence and killed Grandmaster Matias, they realized that perhaps there was some truth to Arnkatla’s claim. The long-haired man asked solemnly, “Arnkatla, how old is Fred Hoffman?” “28, perhaps? But I'm certain that he's under 30,” she immediately replied. Hiss!Everyone sucked in a cold breath involuntarily. Even the long-haired man’s expression changed.Within the Espionage Society, someone like Matias who became a grandmaster at the age of 30 could be considered an absolute genius. Yet, Fred managed to kill this grandmaster and he was not even 30 years old yet. Not to mention that he also managed to kill four grandmasters and an S-Class assassin who ambushed him at the same time. This meant that Fred was more than just a grandmaster. Everyone was surprised when they heard of such terrifying strength at such a young age. Someone gasped, “W-What is with the Somer warlords? I-Is there going to be another Gr
“Hey! Are you from Somerland?”Four days later, when the Espionage Society was fully prepared and on high alert for Fred’s arrival, the young man in question was taking his own sweet time as he strolled through Sunrise Islands like any ordinary tourist. Not only did he try raw fish, a delicacy specific to Sunrise Islands, but he had also bought himself a few shirts. Carefree and refreshed, he made his way to Mount Roadfield in Enneasource County, which was where the Espionage Society’s Sun Goddess Temple stood. However, just as he arrived, he saw someone familiar. It was Tarama, the tour guide from before.The greeting came from the man who stood beside her. He had a kind smile on his face. “Hello. Yes, I'm from Somerland.” Fred offered a kind smile in return. The man’s smile grew even wider as he laughed out loud. “I knew it! You’d never find a Sunriser with the same confident aura as us!” “True. Sunrisers are very humble,” Fred said with a smile. Tamar’s expression f
However, Fred was already aware that the Espionage Society was waiting for him, so he naturally was no longer in the mood to continue chatting. With a faint smile, he said, “It’s nothing. I just want to go up and take a look. If you guys aren’t going up, then leave quickly. It‘d be best if you leave for somewhere farther!”With that said, Fred took the first step up. “Best to leave? Go farther? What is he saying?”When Howard heard Fred say this to him, his brows instantly furrowed.Before he could say anything, however, Tamara seemingly thought of something and pulled him back before he could go over and question him. “He… He means well!”“He means well? You think this is him meaning well?” Howard instantly became even gloomier.Tamara did not try explaining to him anymore. She looked up again and watched Fred, who was making his way up the mountain step by step, before forcing the words through gritted teeth, “Let’s head down the mountain quickly! We’ll then get a ticket and g
Interesting!Looking at Arnkatla’s harmless smile, Fred instantly returned a calm one of his own.Although he had not interacted with her much, Fred knew that this Sunriser woman before him was a real schemer considering how she had shown no sign during the siege in Astra only to escape without hesitation the moment Fred revealed his power afterward.How could any other ordinary woman still smile like this after knowing Fred had gone to her home and killed the only grandmaster her family relied on?It was also because of this that Fred believed that there must be something even more dangerous than the siege in Astra waiting for him in the Espionage Society.However, Fred was a living legend, the revered Great One. Why would he be afraid of a puny Espionage Society?Thus, Fred just immediately stepped forward with his hands behind his back as he made his way toward the gates of the Sun Goddess Temple before him.Seeing this, Arnkatla immediately followed him obediently.The stra
Immediately, the doors and windows closed shut.Not only did the door that Fred had walked in from earlier close completely, but the windows that had let light filter through also closed one after another.In just an instant, the entire main hall of the Sun Goddess Temple turned into a secret room, sealing off all Fred’s escape routes.Arnkatla, on the other hand, had already retreated the moment the main hall door closed. She was now peeking at Fred's figure through the crack of the door with a sneer on her face.Just as Fred had noticed in Astra, she was truly the vicious sort.Arnkatla was, of course, no ordinary woman since she had been sent by the Espionage Society to carry out a special operation in Somerland.Even though Fred had only met her once in Astra, Arnkatla was also aware that he had seen through her.Fred was so powerful that even four grandmasters and an S-Class assassin were unable to keep up with him. He even killed them all.This was not something Arnkatla
Boom!The four strongest realm masters of the Espionage Society put on a magnificent sight by striking at the same time. In just a split second, winds raged, and the main hall of the Sun Goddess Temple trembled from their palm strikes.After their attack, one of the realm masters immediately shook his head arrogantly and said with a sneer, "It seems that we’ve certainly gone overboard for such a small problem! How many people in the world can defend again this one palm?”"Hehe, that's true!"Another one of the realm masters also nodded, a faint smile on his face. "It’s only a pity that we took too long to strike. We were too domineering and ended up killing the brat directly. We never even got to appreciate his expression of regret and despair."But it's okay!"The remaining two realm masters just scoffed. “We can hang the brat’s body outside the temple. On the one hand, the Battle of the Gods is about to begin. Powerful individuals from all over the world will inevitably flock
At one man’s suggestion, the other three acted.Practically in an instant, the four realm masters simultaneously shifted their feet and jumped forward with ferocious killing intent as they rushed toward Fred like starving tigers.Just as one of them had suggested, they all targeted Fred’s limbs respectively with plans to break them first so that Fred would not be able to dodge or escape them.Then, they would torture him slowly.Fred did not seem to react to the four of them besieging them. He stood where he was, motionless.One of the realm masters abruptly sneered when he saw this. "So, it's really because I didn’t use my full strength just now. You brat, you can’t even react now that I’m going all out!”With that said, the realm master was the first to reach Fred. “Sirs, allow me to be the first to strike!” he sneered.Ferocious smiles appeared on the other three realm masters’ faces when they heard that.This was because the first realm master had already reached Fred."Li
Marciella walking away did not bode well with the giant snake. Marciella was its food! How could it accept that its food had escaped?Marciella had not moved far yet. She reluctantly looked back at Fred.She did not know how Fred would handle the River God. She could only hope Fred would be okay!When Fred saw that she had left, he geared up, rubbing his palms in glee. He had an eager look on his face, which confused the giant snake.It was the snake’s first time meeting a man like Fred!How strange indeed!At this time!Suddenly, Fred said with hostility etched on his face, "Hey, Big Snake, what are you going to do now?"The snake's attention was entirely focused on him, which seemed off to Fred."What I’m going to do?"The giant snake fixated its eyes on Fred. It felt that it could handle a human like Fred easily.“I’m going to kill you with one bite! How dare you look down on me like this!"The giant snake rushed toward Fred fiercely at a speed so fast that no one could
Fred was annoyed by the giant snake's arrogant tone. Fred squinted his eyes at the snake and asked in confusion, "Why are you making that face?"“Huh?"The giant snake was shocked. He thought that Fred would submit to him, but to his surprise, Fred was not shaken at all.The snake was about to lose his temper.“Dirty snake, haven't I made myself clear enough? I think you are probably sleep-talking if you want me to hand over my people to you..." Fred said impatiently.At this moment…Feeling that it was being ridiculed, the snake said suddenly, "You punk, this is the first time anyone spoke to me this way. What is your name?"“Me?"Fred was stunned subconsciously, not knowing what the snake wanted. Suddenly, he understood.“Did you want to know my name so you can remember me, bow down before me, and become my follower? Sure, I’ll give you that chance!"He was adding fuel to the fire. The giant snake almost spat out blood in anger!"What? You want me to follow an immature bei
Huh!?Putting aside Marciella, even Fred could not hide his shock as a giant snake appeared from under the water!A giant snake!How could it be!?Fred's eyes widened at the sheer size of the snake. "A Giant Snake… Is this the so-called River God?"Moreover, the size was humongous. The snake must be at least ten stories high!What a huge snake!Fred finally understood why he felt a powerful force under the water!There was a sharp glint in the giant snake’s eyes! That was the blinking light from time to time!"Who comes here? Are you from the village? Who do you plan to sacrifice to me this time?" As soon as the giant snake spoke, Fred realized that this was not the first time it had done this.The snake seemed familiar with the ritual process. Obviously, the villagers had witnessed this giant snake before. This was the meeting between the two sides! Fred felt uncomfortable at this. As for the giant snake, it felt bemused when it saw Fred. The snake had never seen Fred befo
Fred was going to risk it all to open this girl's eyes!The force from the punch was extraordinary! As soon as the tree was hit by the seismic fist, it fell immediately and the whole tree split neatly in two!Marciella was dumbfounded!Although she knew how powerful Fred was, to witness his power was a different thing entirely!"Master Fred, your power is insane!"Marciella could not help but applaud.Fred seemed indifferent, as though he had no feeling at all about this."Is it? Why do you think so?"He looked so indifferent.For Ancient Martial Arts, things did not get any simpler than this!"You’re so strong. Anyway, I don’t doubt you anymore..." Marciella sighed, suddenly feeling very sad. "This is the reward of being educated. If we were more knowledgeable, we wouldn’t be so clueless.”"Haha, if you can't solve your issues, your descendants can work harder," Fred said with a wink.Marciella said, "Mr. Fred, I needed to ask you something! What if our luck was changed ju
What Fred said aroused her curiosity."What does it look like when you offer a sacrifice?"Fred knew he could not speak of this matter. Sure enough, Marciella felt a little downcast after Fred said the words. She did not know why Fred would say such a thing. Suddenly, Fred felt bad about it.He coughed and said, "Don't think too much about it... I just want to find a clue. Maybe we could find a solution. Why does it never rain in your village?""Huh?"Marciella's eyes, which were still a little dejected, suddenly realized what was important and asked hurriedly, "Mr. Fred, are you saying that the reason why it never rains in our village is because someone is behind it?"Although Fred was unwilling to admit it, he could not help but nod. "Yes, this is exactly what you thought!""For real?!"Marciella felt hopeful again when she heard this. She said hastily, "The thing you asked about is pretty simple. You can just check out that place!""That place?"Fred turned around to see w
Marciella found herself nodding in agreement with Fred's harsh assessment. "You're spot on," she said. "That woman is nothing but vile!"Seeing Marciella's reaction, a rare smile crossed Fred's face as he nodded back. "Glad you see it my way," he said.What caught Fred off guard was the villagers' reaction. One by one, their faces turned ashen with despair.It seemed to them that nothing could be worse than the predicament they were facing. The absence of the witch spelled doom for the village—it was like their last shred of hope had vanished. They had all put their faith in her to charm the River God into blessing them with rain, which would have brought some peace to their troubled lives. However, now their chances seemed to have dried up just like their fields. Fred stood there, his face a mask of serenity amidst the chaos.In the moments that followed, the village chief was a picture of despair, his only option was to send everyone home while he racked his brain for a backup pl
"What?"Fred did not even have time to blink before the witch suddenly made a move.It was like a bomb went off.Kaboom!Then, she was dead!Fred dusted off his hands, even surprising himself with his lack of tolerance for the witch.Now, though, he had a real headache. He had planned to clear the air with the witch and lay out the past so everyone would know the full picture.He thought that might just turn things around.The situation changed when she vanished, and Fred's plans were completely derailed. Then again, changing the villagers' minds was not going to be a walk in the park anyway. They were pretty set in their ways, thanks to all the stuff they had been fed.As such, just talking it out might not cut it. Heck, it could even mess with history!With the witch out of the equation, Fred figured he might as well try a different tactic. Maybe if he took out the guy in the cloak and worked his own magic to bring some rain, it could save a lot of hassle. The more he thoug
"No way!"The witch bristled with defiance. She could not accept that she was no match for Fred.As she noticed Fred's focus was locked on her, a sly idea popped up in her mind.Before she could act on it, though, she found herself pinned against the wall by Fred in a flash...Her face contorted in disbelief. She was pinned so tightly that she could not even move!The witch was completely overpowered, her heart racing with panic.How could he be so much stronger than her?Fred, on the other hand, seemed unfazed."What's going through your head? You don't seriously think you can take me on, do you?" Fred asked, his voice laced with skepticism.The witch felt utterly trapped, as if at any second, Fred might just finish her off."Look, I messed up, okay? Can we not do this? I'm old, just a pile of brittle bones—I can't take this kind of rough treatment!" the witch pleaded with Fred, trying a new tactic to get through to him.Fred was not falling for it. He looked at her with a
"Heh, I caught on to you a while back, you know. You've been tailing me, and I'm pretty sure you're here for me. Plus, you don't have the look of someone from our village. That means you are an outsider, and I'm your target, right? Listen, man, we don't have any beef with each other, so why are you sticking your nose where it doesn't belong?"The witch had sensed the raw power rolling off Fred, and it was enough to send shivers down her spine!At that moment, she knew that challenging Fred was not going to be a walk in the park! If she had spotted him earlier in the forest, it would not have been good news for her. For starters, she had no clue how many tricks Fred had up his sleeve, and if he took her down, she and her buddy would be toast.However, the witch was not about to let Fred take her out without a fight! She racked her brain and finally settled on one strategy!She would try to sweet-talk him, hoping Fred would fall for her words just like everyone else, and fall into he