As the woman's voice broke the tense atmosphere, everyone turned to look, curious and annoyed at the one who dared scold them. However, their frowns quickly turned to smiles when they saw the newcomer.A young woman in her mid-20s approached them, wearing subtle makeup and an elegant purple and gold dress that exuded understated grace. Her presence alone hinted at her importance.Nadine's face paled as she hurried to Matthias and whispered, "We need to leave. That's Hazel Garcia, Dalton's wife!"Before she could finish, Pierre's laughter rang out. "Mrs. Archer! The banquet hasn't started yet. What brings you here so early?"Hazel recognized Pierre and greeted him with a smile. Despite her initial haughty entrance, she knew which families deserved respect. Even with Dalton's status in Reirmunt, there were those they needed to have a good rapport with."Sir Lowell, why aren't you seated yet? I couldn't see clearly through the crowd earlier, and my words were rather rude. But they we
"I was just going to let Dalton deal with you after we broke your legs. I didn't want to get involved, being a delicate woman and all. But you've forced my hand with your disrespect, and you'll pay the price!"I hear you have an invitation to tonight's event. Well, I'll find out who was foolish enough to give one to you. Everyone associated with you will face consequences for your stupidity!"Hazel's arrogance knew no bounds. As Dalton's wife, she believed she could punish anyone who dared question or disrespect her.One of Hazel's four bodyguards chuckled menacingly. "You heard Mrs. Archer. On your knees!"Without warning, he aimed a vicious kick at Matthias as his other companions also sprang into action—one targeting Alpha while the other two went for Leona and Nadine. It was clear that they aimed to cripple Matthias and his family in one swift strike.Matthias was instantly enraged, and a terrifying aura emanated from him as he faced the oncoming attacker."You're asking for
Hazel's face contorted with rage. She had not expected Matthias to not only threaten her publicly but also kill her bodyguards. The humiliation she suffered in front of Reirmunt's most influential families was beyond words."Matthias, you're a dead man! Get on your knees and beg for mercy!" Pierre shouted.Matthias had committed murder at the Hero's Banquet—a clear insult against Dalton and a challenge to the military.Stuart uttered through gritted teeth, "Matthias, you're finished. You not only insulted the Reilley family, but you've also caused chaos at the Hero's Banquet! The only way you can pay for your crimes is with your death!"Inwardly, he was gleeful. Matthias had made an enemy of Dalton, who would surely deal with him harshly when he arrived.Hazel stormed up to Matthias, jabbing a finger in his face. "Do you have any idea what you've done? Do you know who I am? I'm Dalton's wife! You're a dead man walking! Kneel and beg for forgiveness!"Matthias glanced at Hazel and
"Kill him! Kill them all!" Hazel roared.Suddenly, another sharp smack echoed through the room—Matthias had slapped Hazel again. The crowd gasped in shock, believing he had pushed things to the brink."Say one more word, and I'll kill you with my own hands," Matthias growled, his eyes cold and murderous.He had Alpha kill Hazel's bodyguards because they had attacked first, even targeting Leona and Danielle. However, Hazel's constant threats against his family pushed him over the edge. If she had not been a woman, she would already be dead."Mrs. Archer, are you alright?" Danielle rushed to Hazel's side, looking concerned, while others crowded around her, offering sympathy and support.Hazel glared at Matthias in silence, seething with rage."You slapped me twice and killed my men. Do you understand what's coming for you?" Hazel's tone was icy.Matthias sneered. "What's coming for me? What? Dalton? He's as worthless as a speck of dust to me."The room erupted in shocked murmurs.
The ballroom emptied quickly as most guests rushed to greet Dalton. A few members of the Lowell and Reilley families stayed behind, clearly tasked with keeping an eye on Matthias and his group.Nadine leaned close to Matthias, whispering anxiously, "Matt, why don't you take out these guys? Then, we can slip away."Matthias shook his head and took a seat, brushing it off. "No need. We're guests, and the party isn't over yet. Why should we leave?""Matt, this isn't the time to be stubborn! Don't you know who Dalton is? He's the Lord of War! This whole party is for him!" Nadine hissed, exasperated by Matthias' calm demeanor.She looked to Leona for support, but Leona just gave a small, resigned smile. Besides, she trusted Matthias, and if he did not want to leave, she would not try to persuade him otherwise.Nadine sighed heavily and sank into a chair, feeling utterly hopeless.Dalton strode down the red carpet at the hotel entrance in a sharp suit, radiating arrogance. The Reirmunt
The ballroom doors burst open with a resounding bang as Dalton stormed in, his face contorted with fury. His eyes immediately locked on Matthias, casually seated at the head table.The sight only fueled Dalton's rage. He roared, his voice dripping with malice, "So, you're Matthias? Get over here and face your death!"Stuart smirked, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "Matthias, Mr. Archer has arrived. Crawl over here on your knees and accept your fate!"The Lowell family joined in, their voices rising in a chorus of taunts."Matthias, are you deaf? Mr. Archer gave you an order. Get over here and face your death!"At the head table, Matthias cast a dismissive glance at Dalton, a hint of mockery in his eyes. "You're Dalton? You sure you won't regret your words?"Hazel's piercing voice cut through the tension as she glared at Matthias. "How dare you! Who are you to question him? Know your place and come here to face your death!"The crowd around them echoed her sentiments, hurling
Brock's sudden appearance drew everyone's attention, leaving them stunned. They were curious about the person who dared to defy Dalton so openly.Dalton smirked, not taking Brock's position seriously. "Brock, you're just Havenwood's governor. Are you trying to protect Matthias? Don't tell me you're his secret backer?"The guests quickly grasped Brock's identity. While a governor's title might intimidate some families, it meant little to the Lowells.Pierre's voice dripped with venom as he said, "Brock, you want to protect Matthias? I'm afraid a governor's rank won't cut it."Dalton glanced at Matthias, his tone dripping with contempt. "Is this your big trump card? The source of your arrogance? You really think a mere governor can save you?"Matthias frowned slightly, glancing at Brock before addressing Dalton. "If you're so eager to die, by all means, try me."Dalton's face contorted with rage. "How dare you! Do you think a governor's protection makes you untouchable? Even Brock
Dalton's mocking laugh echoed through the room. "If you're so eager to die, I'll gladly oblige."Pierre sneered. "You're too ignorant, Matthias. With no connections in New Avalbourne, where do you get the nerve to act so boldly?"He continued, his voice dripping with disdain, "Even if you have some impressive status abroad, this is New Avalbourne. You've sealed your fate, and the Lowells will crush you like you're nothing!"Pierre held back from revealing their trump card—the Crimson Titans, the family's formidable international force. Even if Matthias had foreign backing, it would not matter.Brock bit his tongue, realizing he could not stop Dalton and the others from rushing to their doom."Elite Squad, attack!" Dalton barked. "Kill anyone who interferes!"His glance at Brock made the threat clear—If Brock insisted on protecting Matthias, he would face the consequences.As the Elite Squad charged forward, Brock stepped aside, observing silently. Dalton and his allies smirked,
Clearly, Matthias did not hold back as Roland's body flew far, blood spewing from his mouth even before he hit the ground.His action shocked the Lowell family members, their faces filled with fear. Pierre was the first to kneel, followed quickly by the others."I came here today to ask if you regret your actions and to destroy you, not to negotiate," Matthias stated coldly. "Any chance of reconciliation between the Lowell family and me vanished the moment you drove my parents to their deaths."I said I'd destroy the Lowell family and that East Mountain would become my parents' grave. What? Is the word of the leader of the Legion of the Unbreakable so meaningless to nobodies like you?"Pierre and the others turned pale, finally realizing Matthias truly intended to destroy them."No! The Lowell family has a history that spans thousands of years. It can't end with me! I admit I was foolish back then. I'm willing to pay any price to make amends!" Pierre pleaded."Please calm down. W
On East Mountain, all the guests invited to the Lowell family's gathering stood frozen, their faces blank with shock and disbelief.Ten minutes earlier, they had been confident of the Lowell family's victory, treating the confrontation with Matthias as a mere game. However, the tables had turned—the mountain echoed with the sounds of battle, and the Lowell family's pride, the seemingly invincible Crimson Titans, were being slaughtered by Matthias' forces.Furthermore, Frederick had taken his own life. Pierre, who had always been above everything, thinking he controlled everything, was on his knees, begging Matthias for mercy.That sudden turn of events left them all stunned and trembling in fear. Those quick to flatter the Lowell family and rebuke Matthias wished they could go back in time and slap themselves.Matthias was the leader of the Legion of the Unbreakable, the most feared organization in the international warzone. Everyone finally realized that their actions, including t
"I'll make East Mountain the foundation and the lives of all Lowell family members the grave. You betrayed my parents and my friend. I'll make you atone for your sins for generations to come!"Legion of the Unbreakable! Where are you?" Matthias called out.When Matthias finished speaking, countless powerful and terrifying auras suddenly erupted across East Mountain. The sky seemed to darken, heavy clouds gathering ominously.A group suddenly appeared to the east of the 4000 Crimson Titans warriors. Five figures at the forefront unleashed terrifying auras, charging into the center of the Crimson Titans' formation with unstoppable momentum."We're Lambda, Upsilon, Delta, Eta, and Pi of the Legion of the Unbreakable. We stood by Lord Matthias to destroy our enemies!"To the west, another five figures appeared; behind them, ten more. In other directions, more people emerged."Chi, here with Lord Matthias to annihilate our foes!""Nu, obeying Lord Matthias to eradicate our enemies! T
Just as Frederick's hand was about to strike Wyatt's head, a figure suddenly appeared before him, moving so fast that it caught Frederick off guard. Before he knew it, a sharp pain shot through his chest.Frederick was shocked to find himself flying backward. Not only that, but Matthias was the one who struck him. He could not believe it, his mind buzzing from the surprise and confusion.As Frederick's body slammed hard into the ground, he coughed up blood, his eyes wide with disbelief. It seemed he had been severely injured by just a single kick from Matthias.A deathly silence fell over the crowd, and everyone was stunned by what they had just witnessed. They could not believe their eyes—the leader of the Crimson Titans, a top-tier warrior, had been sent flying by Matthias' kick.Even the 4000 Crimson Titans warriors were momentarily stunned, unable to comprehend how a single kick from Matthias defeated Frederick."I told you I came here to destroy all of you. Did you not take m
Wyatt's eyes were red, his heart heavy with the guilt of a decision that had haunted him for a lifetime."So, the Alistair who died back then was actually my son, Dexter. The real Alistair is Matthias, this man standing before you now! He's the true heir to the Lowell family! I, Wyatt Armstrong, swear on my life that everything I've said is the truth!" Wyatt shouted, his face pleading as he looked toward the assembled family heads.For a moment, the crowd fell silent. Finally, they understood why Matthias claimed to be Alistair.Among the crowd, some family members' eyes flickered with sympathy. They knew Wyatt was telling the truth, but they could not acknowledge it because doing so would mean offending the Lowell family."How ridiculous! What a joke!" Pierre suddenly burst into laughter, then fixed his gaze on Wyatt, his eyes filled with rage."You're nothing but a lowly servant. I never thought you'd betray us and side with outsiders against the Lowell family! You ungrateful do
Matthias moved past Alpha and approached Frederick.His gaze swept over Pierre and the others as he continued speaking, "Since the city's most prominent families are gathered here today, I simply want to recount past events in front of everyone."I didn't expect that as soon as I opened my mouth, you'd all jump to silence me. Are you afraid that the truth will tarnish your reputation?""How dare you! Absolute nonsense!" Pierre suddenly lashed out, his face dark with anger.He glared at Matthias and spoke with added emphasis, "You're nothing but a nobody, impersonating a member of the Lowell family, spouting lies and fear mongering. The truth? I've already told the truth about what happened back then. Do you think the heads of these distinguished families will believe the words of a fraud like you?""Exactly. The tragedy that happened to Oswald and his family scarred us. You're a nobody, repeatedly picking at the Lowell family's wounds with your little tricks. Do you really think a
The Crimson Titans warriors were restless, waiting for Frederick's command to charge en masse, whereas the Lowell family members looked slightly uneasy but still believed they had everything under control.The guests whispered among themselves. They knew Matthias and his subordinates were Supreme-level warriors and were puzzled as to why Frederick, as the leader of the Crimson Titans, could not defeat Matthias' man. In fact, the two men were still standing in place.Suddenly, two figures burst from the crowd—Draco and Gorgon, the other two Supreme-level warriors of the Crimson Titans."Alpha, stand down," Matthias said calmly.Alpha immediately released Frederick but remained in front of Matthias. Though he knew even the three opponents together were no match for Matthias, as a subordinate, he could not allow such insignificant beings to threaten his leader.Unexpectedly, Frederick quickly retreated, stopping Draco and Gorgon from intervening."Matthias, no wonder you're so confi
The Lowell family members scoffed at Matthias' words. With the Crimson Titans army and three Supreme-level warriors on their side, how could they not be assured of victory?"Matthias, stop your clownish behavior. Bring your people out and face the Crimson Titans' fury!" Pierre taunted, exuding an air of complete control."Game over, Matthias. Today, you'll all die here because of your past foolishness!" Frederick sneered, ready to order an attack at any moment.However, Matthias remained indifferent to Pierre and Frederick's words. Instead, he continued speaking as if to himself."Ten years ago, the previous Lowell family head, Oswald, traveled abroad with his wife and child to check on the Crimson Titans, the family's military unit in the warzone," Matthias said. "Little did he know, he was walking into a trap set for him long before."Matthias turned to Pierre, his eyes filled with hatred and anguish. "I bet you didn't expect that he knew it was a trap, but he went without hesit
Matthias and his group slowly ascend the mountain. Behind him were Leona, Danielle, Wyat's family, Alpha, and several warriors from the Legion of the Unbreakable.Meanwhile, the Lowell family and their guests were descending hurriedly, their presence intimidating and their numbers overwhelming.When both groups spotted each other, Matthias remained indifferent. After all, every member of the Lowell family was long dead in his eyes.However, the Lowells were seething with anger. Matthias' bold attempt to ascend the mountain was seen as a disgrace to their family—never before had anyone dared to challenge them like that.Frederick led the Crimson Titans and quickened his pace, fearing Matthias might turn tail and flee upon seeing their formidable force. In an instant, the two groups met, with barely 50 meters between them. Then, Frederick raised his hand, and the Crimson Titans halted immediately, demonstrating their strict discipline.Matthias stopped as well, staring at Frederick