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"Me?" Sophia was stunned when Dustin pointed at her. She asked instinctively, "Why?"The discussion earlier went well, she had no idea why things turned sour abruptly."Because I really hate people who repay goodwill with ill will. That's my reason. Happy?" Dustin replied coldly. He had never liked Sophia's behavior. However, her behavior hadn't affected him before, as such he was able to let it slide. However, it was different now.If Sophia hadn't caused subversion, they wouldn't be in this mess today. If they were any weaker, they might have been murdered for profit. Hence, he was unable to forgive Sophia for what she'd done."Dustin, please listen to my explanation. This wasn't my fault, I had no other options!" Sophia was flustered and appeared pitiful."Not your fault? You had no other options? There are only a handful of people who know that we have treasure with us. "If it wasn't you, who else could it be? Who could work with Harmony Sect and Embersteel Order simultane
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In the morning, Dustin heard a loud knock on his door as soon as he woke up. When he opened the door, he saw Grace standing outside with breakfast in her hands. She bought milk, bagels, sausage, scrambled eggs, and a lot of other things."Have some breakfast. I have to talk to you." Grace smiled slightly as she put the breakfast set on the table and sat on a chair."Thanks." Dustin didn't shy away. He started wolfing down as soon as he sat down next to her. Even though it was a normal breakfast, everything tasted surprisingly good."What do you want to tell me? I'm listening," Dustin asked as he munched on the bagel."I got some news this morning. In a nutshell, there are three pieces of important news." Grace stood up and made two cups of coffee. One for herself and another for Dustin. She then continued, "First, there's been a series of strange phenomena at the Sacred Wrym Summit for the past few days. According to my informants, it could be due to Dracan essence!""Really?"
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"When are we leaving?" Dustin asked."I'll arrange for two people to go with you to the Sacred Wrym Summit to find out more. I have to go back to Oakvale to protect the Spirit Core and to take care of some personal affairs. "But, you don't have to worry, I'll meet you there before the Sacred Wrym Summit Combat Tournament," Grace replied."Alright, it's been decided then!" Dustin nodded in agreement. He'd been wanting to visit the Sacred Wrym Summit, but he didn't have the chance. He could finally visit the place thanks to the Combat Tournament."Laurel, Willow." Grace turned to the door and called out loudly. Very soon, two female guards dressed in racy dresses walked in with a cool demeanor.Dustin realized that they were twins when he observed them carefully. They were about 20 years old and they were tall and pretty. Their martial arts skills had also reached the latter stage of divine level. They'd be among the best if they were associated with any martial arts sects."Bot
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Laurel's and Willow's eyes lit up when the handsome young man appeared. Even though they had gone through professional training and wouldn't be seduced easily, they had to admit that this young man standing before them was too handsome. He was so good-looking that they were ashamed of themselves. If he was a woman, he'd rank among the top few in the Beauty Ranking."Who are you?" Dustin asked coldly after a quick observation. The Sacred Wrym Summit was different from other places. Here, there were many hidden talents and skilled martial artists. They had to be very careful whenever they were approached by strangers."I'm Dalen Shade from Arque Stream. I came here to join in the fun because I heard about the Combat Tournament happening at the Sacred Wrym Summit." Dalen flashed an irresistible smile. Most of the customers, irrespective of their genders, dining at the tables around them turned around to look at them.Dalen was extremely gorgeous, and so were Dustin, Laurel, and
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When the quintet appeared, many experienced elites retreated in fear. Although the remaining elites didn't flee in panic, they wore expressions of astonishment."Isn't that the Shadow Citadel's Evil Quintet? Why are they here?""What? The Evil Quintet? Are those the guys who enjoy feasting on human flesh?""Damn it! I really should've checked my horoscope before leaving today. Why did I run into these troublemakers?"An uneasy hush spread through the crowd, unsure about what was happening.The Evil Quintet of the Shadow Citadel had a notorious reputation. Many stories spread about these five people, calling them ruthless and severing other's limbs at the slightest provocation.What made them even more disturbing was their unusual taste. They supposedly enjoyed eating human flesh as a delicacy. Just these rumors alone were enough to send shivers down the spines of various factions in the martial world.The Evil Quintet wasn't just brutal. They were also powerful, and each membe
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"Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Aether? Cool names." Dustin casually complimented. He never expected Dalen, with his status, to be the Evil Quintet's senior member."You're giving me too much credit. I thought of these names on the spot," Dalen said with a slight smile. With his fair and delicate face, he looked quite charming."Hey! Why are you sitting at Dalen's table? Who do you think you are?" Pyro asked aggressively and slammed the table.He hated men who looked more handsome than him, especially ones like Dustin. The longer he stared at Dustin, the more annoyed Pyro became. He even wished he could disfigure Dustin."Talking to me?" Dustin asked, pointing at himself."Who else? Anyone else around?" Pyro sneered, lifting his chin arrogantly."You're Pyro, right? Did you just eat something nasty? Your breath is awful. Can you please freshen up? You're grossing everyone out." Dustin waved his hand in front of his nose, looking disgusted.Zephyras burst into laughter upon hearing
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"Did he block it with a fork?" Terra and the others frowned, and their expressions turned serious. At first, they didn't think Dustin was good enough to be friends with Dalen. But they soon realized Dustin was far from a mere weakling.Terra and the others knew how strong Pyro was. Even a Divine-level martial artist couldn't get close to Pyro in a battle.And then, there was that crazy moment with a fork stopping an ax attack. It was pretty unbelievable. Terra and the others acknowledged Dustin's strength was much stronger than Pyro's."Release it!" Pyro bellowed, frustration building as his ax remained firmly lodged. A surge of anger roared within him.He quickly grabbed another ax from behind and swung it fiercely at Dustin. The attack was faster and more powerful, sharp enough to cut a person in half."You're getting in over your head," Dustin said coldly. With a casual flick of his finger, he sent the wine glass hurtling toward Pyro's face."Ah!" Pyro screamed in pain, tumb
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"Hey! Are you mute? I might have to give you a wake-up slap." Dalen pretended to be mad, lifting his hand as if he were going to hit Pyro. Terra stepped in, urging. "Dalen, let's talk it out. Pyro has had enough. Look at his bloody face.""What's the fuss about a bloody face? He brought it on himself!" Dalen pushed Terra aside, shouting, "If he doesn't apologize to Dustin, I'll break his legs!""Alright, that's enough. Let's stop this and grab a bite. We haven't eaten yet," Dustin interrupted, putting a stop to the commotion.Although it was an act, Dalen respected Dustin and didn't argue further. "Dustin, you're generous. I appreciate that."Dalen nodded at Dustin. Then, Dalen glanced at Terra and the others, saying sternly, "The five of you, take a hike. Don't ruin my chill time with Dustin!""Dalen, we were tasked this time to..." Terra paused in his words."I know what to do. You don't have to remind me. Get lost!" Dalen shot a cold glance at Terra.Terra was startled and
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"Your Highness! Please mind your words," Jovian quickly cautioned. He glanced around nervously, as if afraid someone might be eavesdropping.Speculating on Valon's fate in private was an act of grave disrespect. If someone with a hidden agenda spread this information, a ruined reputation would be the least of their concerns—what came after would be far worse."Relax, Mr. Jovian. We're in West Lucozia, not Oakvale. Here, we can say whatever we want without worry." Austin smiled faintly, showing no concern.These were well-known facts, so what was the harm in saying them out loud? Keeping quiet wouldn't change a thing, anyway. What a joke."Ahem… perhaps I was overthinking it." Jovian let out an awkward chuckle. He knew Austin wasn't wrong, but his cautious nature kept him from discussing Valon's affairs too openly."Honestly, a lot of people have been showing up in West Lucozia lately. There's a whole group standing outside right now, and they're all here for the same reason as you
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Austin smiled brightly as he ushered Jovian into the meeting room with surprising enthusiasm.Jovian looked confused and somewhat unprepared. Before entering, he had already imagined many possible scenarios for their meeting. He had mentally prepared for a range of reactions from Austin—whether he would be ignored, faced with cold indifference, or dealt with arrogance. He was ready for any of those. After all, the rumors about Austin painted him as a "hellraiser" who did whatever he pleased.But, to his surprise, Austin didn't give him any trouble at all. Instead, he was giving him a warm reception, which left him utterly confused.Something felt off. He couldn't make sense of Austin's sudden warmth, and he had no idea what game he was playing."Bring the tea!" After inviting Jovian to sit, Austin gestured for the attendant to serve the tea. The drink was a rare specialty from West Lucozia, a premium elixir tea not sold to the public but reserved for high-ranking officials. Its
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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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"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
