A Rolls Royce pulled up to No. 7, Lakeshore Haven an hour later.Esther was pushing William in his wheelchair, enjoying a quiet father-daughter moment."Esther, you should be enjoying your life instead of working all the time. Why don't you build up your relationship with Harrison?" he asked."Dad, I've already told you, Harrison and I are just friends. Grandpa made up that whole story about me fancying him."Also, why did you go along with it and prepare such a huge wedding ceremony? Now everyone in Zicco knows about it," Esther grumbled."Are you sure your grandfather came up with all of that on his own? I can tell you're pretty infatuated with Harrison," William said with a chuckle, understanding his daughter more than anyone.Esther's face flushed bright red. "Dad! Hmph!""Alright, alright, I'm sorry for teasing you."Soon, they reached the doorstep, where Esther noticed that the entire villa had been tidied up, bringing a sense of warmth to the house.Harrison was in the
Stark Manor used to be the most luxurious place in Zicco, but it was reduced to ashes ten years ago.Now, it was nothing more than an abandoned wasteland, with weeds growing around the ruins and 17 tombstones scattered within.Harrison was overwhelmed by an intense wave of sadness as he gazed at the tombstones.He dropped to his knees before them, tears welling in his eyes. "Grandpa… Dad… Mom… Sister… I'm home!"I've had nightmares every night for the past ten years, haunted by the way you all died and the cold, murderous faces of your executioners!"His voice trembled with emotion. "I've never forgotten my vow to avenge you. I've finally returned to do just that!"Harrison clenched his fists so tightly that blood seeped from his palms. His face twisted with hatred, yet he seemed unaware of the pain. This had been his home, and those tombstones marked the resting places of his blood relatives.The Starks had once been a powerful family, rich in resources and respected by all.
Respectfully, they replied, "Greetings, Drakonta Harrison. My name is Gale, and this is Luna. We're special agents from the Draconian Alliance."Harrison frowned. "Did Ricardo send you two here?"He then remembered Ricardo mentioning the alliance and that the latter had placed him in charge of the organization."Yes, he did. Drakonta Ricardo cleverly predicted that you would definitely visit Stark Manor, and we were to wait here for your arrival," Luna replied."Wait for me… Why?" Gale looked stunned. "You really don't know?! Our organization has been dormant for 18 years, but now that you've become its new leader, it's time to restore our former glory, Drakonta.""I'm not interested," Harrison coldly replied, turning away. He had no interest in becoming the leader of some organization, especially when his focus was on getting his revenge."Please, let me finish," Gale called out to Harrison. "I know you intend to seek vengeance, and we'd like to assist you in that matter!"
Gale and Luna were startled for a few seconds but quickly shook their heads."We've never seen anyone come here to clean the tombstones in the past half-month, Drakonta."Harrison's heart skipped a beat. 'Half a month? Does this mean Tanya's been missing for half a month?!'He knew that Tanya valued her bonds with friends and family, so she would never disappear for half a month without visiting the tombstones.'Could something bad have happened to her?'At that thought, Harrison's expression turned cold, and he said, "Find her! I don't care how you do it. I want Tanya found! I'll obliterate Zicco if something bad happens to her!"Harrison's demeanor was so terrifying that the tree branches around him snapped, and the wind howled like a raging sandstorm.Technically, Tanya was his only living relative, and he wasn't going to allow any harm to befall her.Gale and Luna were stunned by Harrison's display of strength, realizing they would have been blown away if they had been even
Half an hour later, Mystic Sage's eyes suddenly widened, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood."Father!" The general was shocked and quickly rushed to his side to help.The old man's face was pale, and his white training garb was stained with blood. "I saw… I saw stars falling and destroying the world! This is a very bad omen! There's going to be a bloodbath in Zicco…"The general's expression changed. 'Zicco? I've spent ten years of my time and effort setting that place up for our next phase.'-Meanwhile, Harrison appeared lost in thought after leaving Stark Manor.He felt suffocated by the realization that his actions, including his desire to seek vengeance for his family, were being manipulated by someone.'I don't care who you are, but I will have your blood to appease the souls of my family! I will never rest until I get my vengeance!' he vowed inwardly.Harrison knew he urgently needed to grow stronger. Only then would he be able to protect the people closest to him and
After a brief moment of shock, Sophie lashed out, "How do you know he's sick? Wait... How dare you curse my grandfather?!"This is all your fault! You did this to him by showing up at our house, you accursed bastard! I'll have your head if anything happens to him!"The situation was indeed odd.Randall had fallen severely ill after Harrison left their villa.His symptoms—vomiting, diarrhea, and a high fever—had left him bedridden.They soon learned that the Millennium Snow Herb could cure him, prompting Sophie to rush to Life Herbarium. There, she ran into her sworn enemy."My grandfather has always been a healthy man, but he fell ill right after meeting you. How do you explain that?" she demanded."The way I see it, you must've brought some sort of virus with you from the poor neighborhood you live in. You're the one to blame!" she declared."Why should I be blamed? He's the one who made his own bed with everything he's done in his life," Harrison shot back."You should be pr
Michael turned toward the old man. "You should be careful not to get conned, sir."Sophie sneered, her disdain evident. "Mikey's right. That man over there is nothing but a bumpkin—a poor bozo, through and through."A few days ago, he showed up at my house with some yellowed piece of paper claiming we owe him a marriage arrangement. What a joke!"She smirked. "He's just trying to cheat you, sir."Harrison's frown deepened as anger simmered beneath the surface.The couple's interference was grating, but he held his composure.The old man behind the counter, visibly uneasy, raised his hands in a placating gesture."We just work here. No intention of getting involved in anyone's personal affairs."I'll keep this fair. Any one of you can purchase the Millennium Snow Herb—once the payment is made. Does that sound reasonable?" he suggested.Michael's face lit up. "Very good! It's settled then!"He pulled a bundle of cash from his pocket. "Here's a deposit of 274,000 dollars. I'll g
Michael and Sophie were dumbfounded by what they saw, and even the old man's eyes widened as he dropped whatever was in his hands."W-What?!" "He actually got someone to bring him the money with a single phone call?!""What's worse is that the person delivering the money so respectfully is Mr. Smith from Unibank?!""T-This… can't be happening!"The couple's minds raced."Would you like us to open the briefcases, Mr. Stark?" Rey asked respectfully.Harrison nodded. "Sure."'Is it really a privilege to get someone from Unibank to deliver all this money just because I'm this debit card's owner? Thanks, William, this sure has been handy…' Harrison thought."Understood!" Rey took a few steps back and clapped his hands, signaling the men in suits to open their briefcases.Stacks of cash quickly piled up into a mountain, a spectacle to behold!Harrison playfully shot Michael a glance and asked, "Didn't you say you'd do whatever I want if I could come up with 1,100,000 dollars?""
A swing of his claymore intensified the fear among the crowd, and the scene erupted into chaos."The East King's here to kill Harrison?! What's going on?!"The young onlookers stared at Harrison, their faces pale with fear.One of them finally managed to speak, his voice shaking. "Y-You were telling the truth? You really killed Hunter?""Of course it's true," Harrison replied, his tone unwavering. "The East King's already here for my head!"Esther's expression shifted, her concern evident. "Is it true, Harrison? Did you really kill someone?"Harrison nodded. "It's a little complicated, but I'll explain later."He stood up, eager to see the East King's true power.But William, supported by his cane, quickly rose, pulled Harrison back down, and said solemnly, "You mustn't do anything rash, Harrison. Marcus is definitely here for blood, and he's an Adaptive Force martial artist. You should let Father handle this."Harrison was touched by William's concern but remained unfazed. Ev
'Ten years ago?'That would be when the Starks were massacred!'My family's wealth was completely looted after their demise. Our money, companies, and lands were all divided without a trace.'At the same time, the Dorians, Zorells, and Coopers became rich and famous overnight… Could it be… Could they have been the ones to plunder my family's riches?'Were they involved in the massacre?' Harrison thought.Harrison's eyes gradually darkened with a violent intensity. He knew it was time for the Draconian Alliance to investigate the families soon."What's the matter, Harrison? My friends are waiting for you."At that moment, Esther pouted slightly, both embarrassed and excited, as she dragged Harrison toward her circle of friends—youngsters dressed in wealth.They had all grown up with silver spoons in their mouths, and an air of arrogance surrounded them.While they were polite to Harrison on the surface, there was an unmistakable hint of disdain. After all, Harrison came from a
Meanwhile, Esther held Harrison's arm, calmly observing everything unfolding around them.She had resolved to give him her full support, no matter what decision he made.Harrison felt no sympathy for the Barnes family's desperate plea. Instead, he looked at them with cold, unyielding disdain.He knew they wouldn't be begging him if they weren't aware of his medical expertise, his marriage to Esther, or Randall's grave illness.Harrison was no saint and had no interest in wasting time or effort on something so futile."You reap what you sow." With that, Harrison turned and ignored their pleas entirely.Esther and the others followed him from behind. At that moment, Randall, who had been clinging to life, coughed up another mouthful of blood.After a final, violent jerk of his legs, Randall finally passed away, filled with regret.The Barnes family was immediately thrown into chaos.Sophie collapsed like a puppet with cut strings, murmuring, "No… No… Our family's finished for
After that, Harrison turned and was about to leave, unwilling to waste another second with the Barnes family."Harrison! Harrison, please help him—for the sake of your mentor's friendship!" Arthur mustered the courage to plead, though his desperation bordered on shamelessness. He knew how pitiful he looked at that moment, but he was willing to humiliate himself if it meant saving his father's life.Harrison stopped and smirked. "Funny how you bring up my mentor now. Didn't seem like his friendship with your father mattered when you insulted me and demanded I cancel the marriage arrangement, did it?""I…" Arthur stammered, embarrassed and at a loss for words. "Forget it, Dad! We don't need to beg for his help!" Sophie snapped, her pride stinging despite everything. "There are plenty of decent doctors in Zicco—surely one of them can save Grandpa!"Sophie gritted her teeth, holding on to her fragile ego even though Harrison had humiliated her countless times. Unbothered, Harrison repli
Sally remained in a daze as she pointed toward the stage. "I-Isn't that… Isn't that Harrison?"Sophie froze, stunned, as she turned to follow Sally's gaze.At that moment, the emcee called Jaime to the stage.Dressed in a fine suit, Jaime stepped up and addressed the crowd, "Thank you all for coming to my granddaughter's wedding party."Now, without further ado, allow me to introduce the newlyweds! "I present to you… my granddaughter and my grandson-in-law!"The guests buzzed with anticipation, eager to see the young miracle doctor everyone had been talking about. Soft, romantic music filled the wedding hall, and rose petals floated gently through the air, adding to the magical atmosphere.The bride and groom entered hand-in-hand, their pace measured as they approached the stage.The groom wore a tailored blue suit that accentuated his commanding presence and upright posture.The bride, draped in an exquisite wedding gown, exuded grace and elegance. Her cold yet regal demea
Sophie gritted her teeth in anger, seething with hatred. "Please don't mention that bastard, Sally… I can't stand to hear his name after everything that's happened since he showed up."She believed it was because of him that Randall was now gravely ill.More importantly, Sophie despised him for turning Michael into a vegetable three days ago.She had rushed to the hospital as soon as she heard about Michael's condition, but Leon, Michael's father, slapped her and hurled insults her way.He blamed Sophie for what happened to his son, accusing her of seducing Michael, and told her to stay as far away from them as possible. He even vowed to come after her once Michael was cured.Sophie was consumed by grief and rage, unable to find a way to vent her emotions. She couldn't accept being blamed for what had happened to Michael."Alright, that's enough. We need to focus on getting your grandfather cured. The next time we see Harrison, we'll break his legs and throw him to the Krasters t
"So, he's under the Thatcher family's protection, huh? No wonder he dared to kill Hunter!"Even so, you've offended the wrong family this time, you little shit! They won't be able to save you this time!"Furiously, Marcus slammed his hand on the table and shouted, "Lucius, Clayton, gather all our men! We're going to visit the Thatchers in three days and avenge my son!"I'm going to turn their wedding party into a funeral! I'll kill that little bastard in front of Esther and make her a widow!"Blood for blood!"Nearly a thousand gang members raised their weapons and chanted, "Blood for blood!"-Three days passed in the blink of an eye.The people of Zicco were all talking about one thing: Esther Thatcher, the most beautiful woman in Zicco, was getting married!Over the past three days, the staff at the Prestige Hotel, the city's most luxurious hotel, had stopped taking in guests to prepare for Esther's wedding.The entire hotel was brightly lit and lavishly decorated by early
East King's luxurious manor was located in Maravelle, surrounded by tall fences and patrolled by armed guards.A dozen mastiffs roamed the area, barking at the slightest movement, further securing the manor.Such precautions were necessary for Marcus Blayze, the East King of Tiger's Fangs.In addition to Marcus, three others held similar ranks, each overseeing the North, South, and West. Together, they were known as the Four Kings.Each King governed their respective territory without interference. However, in times of danger, all four would unite to battle their enemies, which was how Tiger's Fangs had earned its fearsome reputation in Zicco.At that moment, Marcus was having a threesome with two beautiful young celebrities in his newly acquired manor. He was sweating profusely but enjoying the time spent with the women.However, a phone call caused his expression to darken. He quickly grabbed his robe and rushed out, leaving the two women behind.He arrived at the main hall, w
"I did it! I'm finally close to mastering my Energy Awakening stage and entering Mortal Transcendence!"I wonder how powerful I am compared to other martial artists now. Hunter was too weak to be my baseline reference. I should find someone stronger…"Hunter mentioned I was a Grandmaster, which sounded pretty strong. I wonder if they could withstand three of my attacks?"Harrison's eyes burned with vigor.As glorious as being a Grandmaster sounded, they were still mortals, while Harrison was on the path to immortality.With a smile, Harrison packed up his things and headed home.-Harrison arrived at Lakeshore Haven after half an hour, just as he saw Esther jump off the sofa in a huff as he entered the living room."You're finally back! I tried calling you and left you so many texts, but you didn't reply to any of them. I thought something bad had happened to you!" she complained.Harrison was slightly startled, but that quickly turned into a wave of warmth in his heart, appre