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"Could Julius be lying?" Everyone exchanged puzzled glances, unable to comprehend the situation. Even Rufus appeared surprised. Reston Rever was considered a legendary figure in the Black Dragon Army, sharing camaraderie with Rufus in battles that defended their homeland and achieved greatness together. However, he disappeared ten years ago during the upheaval in Oakvale. A charred corpse with Reston's insignia was found in the midst of the blaze. Later, a ceremonial tomb was erected in the cemetery to commemorate him.To their surprise, the familiar name resurfaced after many years, and even more shockingly, the person was alive. What in the world was happening? "Surprised, aren't you?" Julius grinned. "When I first saw Reston, I was just as shocked as you are now. I never expected a person declared dead for ten years to stand before me alive. "Curiosity got the better of me, so I had a good chat with him. Do you want to know what I found out?" After scanning the crowd,
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After Julius finished saying that, Dustin finally spoke. "Uncle Julius, we already know about your experience. You only did this as others misled you. "However, I only want to know where Reagan is. Plus, where did you hide Dragon Guard's remnants?"Despite saying so much, Julius did not talk about the main point at all."Honestly, I don't know about Reagan's whereabouts despite having partnered with him." Julius shook his head."You don't know?" Dustin furrowed his eyebrows.This meant that Dustin had basically wasted all his efforts."Don't get anxious. Although I don't know where Reagan is, I can contact him." Julius changed the topic. "I agreed to meet him somewhere after succeeding. We'll go there to discuss matters.""Really? Where did you guys plan to meet?" Dustin furrowed his eyebrows."Are you sure you want me to answer now?" Julius scanned his surroundings meaningfully."Come and help Uncle Julius inside!" A few guards immediately appeared with Dustin's shout. The
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After all, Albert was the one in power once they were in jail. Even if he wanted to do something to them, nobody would know.Even if Albert killed them, he could come up with an excuse that they had taken their own lives."Don't worry. I'm only asking. I don't mean any harm," Albert said indifferently. "Of course, don't blame me for being ruthless if you guys dare to resist. Bring them away!"With his order, the Draken Guardians immediately tied Elijah and the others with Draken Rope.Draken Rope was specially made for martial artists. Even grandmaster martial artists would find it difficult to break free from it.Plus, even if Elijah could break free from it, he didn't dare to do so.Albert was way more powerful than everyone else. Thus, Elijah and the group knew they would be worse off if they provoked Albert.Thus, they could only pray Albert would keep his word and not torture them. "Clean up and be alert to your surroundings. Don't let anyone suspicious get away!" Albert
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"You want to set an ambush for Reagan? I don't think it'll be that easy. Reagan is more capable than me. "He'll definitely find out if something is off. We won't be able to stop him if he wants to escape either," Dustin said indifferently.Reagan was number five on the Astonishing World List.In other words, he was ranked number five in the world. Thus, it was extremely hard to kill someone like him.A simple ambush plan like that would not work at all.Julius must have been unsure of Reagan's capability or he was playing dumb. Otherwise, there was no way he could come up with that plan."Naturally, we can't kill him just like that. We can poison him." While saying that, Julius looked toward Rufus. "There are many rare treasures in your treasure room. I remember there's a poison called Deicide Venom.""Deicide Venom? The top poison of the ten deadliest poisons?" Dustin was stunned.The ten deadliest poisons were so terrifying that it would make an individual tremble at the m
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Julius raised an eyebrow. Staring at the black pill, he felt a bit suspicious. Thus, he forced a smile and replied, "Dustin, thank you. However, you should keep it for yourself. I don't need it.""I have a lot of Rejuvenatium. It's not anything precious. Feel free to take it. If one is not enough, I have many more." Dustin continued to smile."Well …" Julius was a bit hesitant."What is it? You don't believe me? Do you think I'll poison you?" Dustin suddenly asked."Of course not. You're such a righteous person. There's no way you would do something like that." Julius forced a smile."Eat it, then." Dustin pushed the black pill to him.The corners of Julius' eye twitched. After taking a deep breath, he took the black pill and swallowed it.Julius had to eat it regardless of what it contained. Otherwise, he couldn't obtain Dustin's trust."Uncle Julius, how do you feel?" Dustin questioned with a smile."Not bad. It's no wonder that it's such an amazing pill. I can feel a warm
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"Oh? It seems like you got prepared in advance." Rufus smiled meaningfully.Dustin was indeed cunning. After all, he only did all of this to pressure Julius.After eating Rejuvenatium, Julius wouldn't dare to reveal any of his hidden intentions if he had any."I don't trust Uncle Julius, so I must take precautions. That way, our efforts won't be in vain if he acts recklessly and rebels again." Dustin shrugged."It's a good thing to be on alert. However, is it reliable to use your uncle as bait?"Rufus added thoughtfully, "Reagan is very capable and cunning. It's difficult to be able to deceive him.""We cannot succeed with Uncle Julius alone. There's no way Reagan would trust someone that he had just partnered with. Thus, we will need to prepare another plan," Dustin replied."Oh? Do you have a good plan?" Rufus raised an eyebrow."I cannot reveal it. You'll get to know when the time comes," Dustin teased."You brat! You're going to hide from your father?" Rufus said irritably
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Following that, a group of men in black shirts walked inside calmly.The leader was a middle-aged man dressed in a black, oversized attire and a hat.The middle-aged man had his head lowered, and his hat was pulled down low. Thus, no one could see his face.However, he appeared to have a slender figure.After heading inside, the middle-aged man with the hat made a beeline to Julius and sat down opposite him.The group of people behind him began to scan their surroundings alertly."Who are you?" Julius felt a bit confused looking at the middle-aged man before him.Julius had seen Reagan before. He was tall and buff, not slender like the man before him."Grand General Rhys, long time no see." The middle-aged man took off his hat and revealed his appearance.After looking closely, Julius was stunned. "You're Cinna?""You have a good eye. It's been ten years since I last saw you. I didn't expect you to still recognize me." Cinna smiled.Compared to his robust figure ten years ag
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Seeing that Julius was about to leave, Cinna couldn't take it anymore. "Wait for a second! Grand General Rhys, we can just talk it out. Why are you being so rash?""What else is there to talk about? You don't even trust me. It's clear that you're just disrespecting me!" Julius acted like he was angry."Don't get so worked up. It's not that Sir Judd doesn't want to meet you. It's because he doesn't have time. If it's possible, please wait for a moment. I'll go and ask about his thoughts." Cinna forced a smile."Hurry up if you want to ask. I don't have that much time to wait." Julius stood with his hands behind his back arrogantly."Of course. Please sit. I'll go and ask right away." After consoling Julius, Cinna went to a corner and started calling someone.Cinna nodded after being on the phone for about two minutes. With his single gesture, his subordinates immediately scattered around to check their surroundings.After a while, everyone returned without any findings.Cinna and
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After stepping into the castle, Boston felt a knot in his stomach. He had been here before, but only for official matters.He was always escorted by guards or attendants, but this time, Austin himself had led him inside. Boston felt both honored and somewhat overwhelmed. Since when had he earned such treatment?Austin had brushed off higher-ranking officials, so why was he showing him so much attention? Was it because his shiny bald head made him stand out? He had no answers, only a growing curiosity as he followed Austin into the meeting room. "Sit." After Austin sat at the head of the table, he raised his hand and gestured for Boston to do the same."No… no need. I'll just stand." Boston smiled awkwardly."Just sit down. Why are you so nervous? I won't bite," Austin said in a dismissive tone. "Y-Yes, Your Highness." Boston didn't dare refuse again and obediently took a seat. He was six feet three inches tall, yet he looked like a startled rabbit. He sat up straight and didn't
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When the castle's gate swung open, every eye turned toward the entrance. Under the watchful gaze of the crowd, Austin strode out with his two guards. His posture exuded confidence and authority."Your Highness!"The gathered officials instantly rushed forward to greet him. Grins spread across their faces as if they couldn't wait to please him. Whether it was Huxley, Percival, or Warrick, all wore the same ingratiating expression.After all, Austin was the infamous hellraiser. Though he had reined himself over the past two years, his past reputation still loomed over them.At least Rufus could be reasoned with. But Austin? He was a wild card—utterly unpredictable, like a ticking time bomb. Every last one of them had suffered his wrath before.Percival approached with a flattering smile. "Your Highness, you finally come out. I have something important to discuss with you. If you'd be so kind as to listen—"Before he could finish his sentence, he was dismissed by Austin, who found h
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"Get lost! I'm not in the mood for anything right now. If you want to eat, go on your own." Warrick snapped, looking annoyed."I'm not going either," Percival refused flatly. "I'm on a health regimen these days—only tea, no alcohol.""Fine. If you're going to wait, then keep waiting. I won't be sticking around." Huxley forced a smile and acted like he was about to leave.But as he turned, he almost bumped into Boston, who was approaching from the other direction."Sorry, Sir Thatcher! I hope I didn't startle you." Since he was surrounded by so many high-ranking officials, Boston was already on edge. He had momentarily spaced out and almost caused a mishap by running into Huxley, which left him flustered and a bit tongue-tied.Unlike the other generals, Boston didn't come from an influential background or have any powerful connections. He had worked his way up from the bottom, and the last thing he wanted was to offend Huxley and risk losing everything he had fought so hard for.
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After parting ways with Boston, Jovian checked into a nearby hotel to await the good news. Boston wasted no time. After changing into a fresh set of clothes, he headed to the castle to deliver a letter of introduction. But when he arrived, he was stunned by what he saw.The gates of the West Lucozian monarchy had already gathered quite a few people, and among them were several figures he immediately recognized. These included Huxley Thatcher, the Commander of the Militia; Warrick Prescott, the Major General of the State Guard; and Percival Wentworth, the Chancellor of the National Academy.These three were first-ranking officials. In West Lucozia, they were nothing short of kingmakers who wielded immense power and influence. Warrick, in particular, was two ranks above Boston. Hence, he felt the need to be cautious in his presence and was eager not to make a bad impression.Alongside these three prominent figures, several second- and third-ranking officials also stood in line at
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The following morning, Jovian stood at the entrance of West Lucozia Airport, wearing a sharp suit.Before the trip, he had contacted his comrade with whom he had fought side by side in the military. After earning military merit and with the Ballard family's influence, he was fortunate enough to stay in Oakvale and secure a decent position.His comrade, on the other hand, had moved to West Lucozia to carve out a life for himself. Years of hard work had paid off—he was now a third-rank general with considerable power, influence, and a strong network of connections. Jovian's meeting with the Prince of West Lucozia would depend entirely on his comrade's connections.Just then, the roar of an engine cut through the air as a military jeep pulled up beside him. The window rolled down, and the first thing that came into view was a bald head gleaming in the sunlight like a lightbulb. The glare nearly blinded him.Under that shiny dome was a face that looked ordinary at first glance. But w
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"Grandfather, I understand why you sent Uncle Jonathan and Uncle Jensen to the Spanner and Fallon families to gather information," Natasha began. "But West Lucozia is thousands of miles away."She shook her head slightly. "They've always stayed out of the government's political matters. Sending Uncle Jovian there wouldn't achieve anything. He'd likely just be turned away." Oakvale and West Lucozia were worlds apart. The fight for the Oakvale throne didn't really affect the West Lucozian monarchy. Both sides had long adhered to an unspoken agreement to avoid meddling in each other's affairs."I know, but it'll be different this time. The royal throne is at stake, and every faction will do whatever it takes to secure West Lucozia's support. If the West Lucozian monarchy picks a side, the balance we've maintained for years will collapse. That's why I need to be ready for whatever happens," Simon replied.It would be best if the West Lucozian monarchy stayed out of the political strug
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At the Ballard estate, Dustin was warmly welcomed to stay after dinner. This was the first time Natasha had brought her boyfriend home, so the Ballards made a big deal of it.Simon personally accompanied the young couple and invited them to the study to chat over tea. With his sharp eye, Simon could tell Dustin was no ordinary martial artist. His manners, speech, and broad knowledge set him apart from most people."Dustin, I fully support your relationship with Natasha. Your background or status doesn't matter. What matters most is that you two are happy together." Simon paused and said earnestly, "I want you to understand that she's been pampered all her life and hasn't faced much hardship. Now that she's with you, I hope you'll take good care of her.""Don't worry, Mr. Ballard. I would never let her down," Dustin replied sincerely.Though they had known each other for some time and hadn't yet taken their relationship to the next level, they had already made their feelings clear
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After hearing Nathaniel's words, Tristan's expression darkened. His brow furrowed as he sank into deep thought.It seemed he had underestimated the situation. He had assumed it was just a simple rivalry between brothers; he hadn't anticipated Seamus seizing the chance to further his own agenda.Seamus already wielded considerable influence. Under the guise of supporting Matthias' ascension to the throne, he had been forming alliances and recruiting talents. His influence had grown to rival the royal family's.If Seamus really supported Matthias' ascension, he'd overshadow the king, and no one would be able to stop him. The worst-case scenario would be Seamus using Matthias as a puppet to overthrow the House of Linsor."Nathaniel, is everything you said true?" Tristan frowned."Absolutely. Every word," Nathaniel replied solemnly. "Of course, if you don't believe me, you can send someone to investigate.""I believe you. But… taking down Seamus won't be easy. Do you have a plan?" Tr
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An hour later, Nathaniel quietly entered a private mansion wearing a disguise.Inside the living room, Tristan had already prepared tea and refreshments. He looked as if he had been waiting for a long time."Sorry to have kept you waiting, Tristan." Nathaniel took off his coat and walked forward with a smile."No need to apologize. I'm happy that you made the effort to arrange this. A few extra minutes are nothing, especially since it's rare for us to meet." Tristan gestured for him to sit while he poured two cups of tea and handed one to his brother.Nathaniel accepted the cup and discreetly set it aside. Whenever he was out, he was always cautious about food and drink—this wariness had become second nature."You asked to meet me on short notice. Is this about official matters or something personal?" Tristan took a sip from his cup and got straight to the point."Both," Nathaniel replied, still smiling."Oh?" Tristan raised an eyebrow. "Let's hear it, then.""Given how things
