Meanwhile, at The Lair.Matthias received the news of the Reilley family's annihilation with mild surprise. He had already marked them for death, intending to deal with them personally. Yet, someone else had beaten him to it, and it was also done in a brutally efficient manner.Matthias scoffed at the rumors circulating that he was responsible for the Reilley family's demise. It was clear to him that someone had wiped out the Reilleys and was framing him for it.After the events at the Hero's Banquet, with Russell's intervention, the only family still against him was likely the Lowell family. Furthermore, Matthias had vowed to destroy the Lowells within five days, and after last night's humiliation, their desire for his death had only intensified.Even so, his true identity remained a mystery to them.Gazing out the window, Matthias smirked as he pieced together the Lowell family's plan. They had eliminated the Reilleys, framed him, and stirred the anger of Reirmunt's other famili
Russell rushed to The Lair, anxiously awaiting Matthias' summons at the entrance. His face was dark with anger as he thought about how he had carefully nurtured his relationship with Matthias, safeguarding the friendship between the Legion of the Unbreakable and New Avalbourne.Yet, in just one night, the Reilley family had been wiped out, and the city's elite families were collectively denouncing Matthias."Bunch of idiots! Useless fools!" Russell cursed under his breath, his hatred for these families boiling over.He despised the Lowell family, wishing he could lead troops to destroy them."You're already doomed, so why can't you just wait for your end? Wiping out the Reilley family to frame Matthias? Do you think being the top family gives you the right to do whatever you want?" Russell cursed.What riled him even more was how the Lowell family had incited other innocent families against Matthias. Even a blind man could tell they were trying to escalate the situation.The fool
Matthias continued to say, causing Russell to tense up again, "However, I plan to toy with the Lowell family for a while. If anyone is foolish enough to help them, I won't hesitate to take them out. Also, I don't want your military officers assisting the Lowells."Russell quickly assured him. "Sir, you have my word. No one from the military will aid the Lowell family. If anyone dares to do so, I'll personally handle the situation. As for other families seeking trouble, feel free to deal with them as you see fit. I'll manage any fallout.""Good. I'd hate for this minor issue to affect our friendship." Matthias nodded with a smile."New Avalbourne and Legion of the Unbreakable will always be on the same front, and we'll always be allies." Russell chuckled, finally feeling relieved.As long as Matthias did not turn against New Avalbourne, he could handle the elimination of the Lowell family or even all three top families if necessary. New Avalbourne would view it as clearing out some
The Lowell family could never have imagined that Russell was aware of their supposedly flawless plan. That revelation highlighted the true nature of New Avalbourne's elite families—while their wealth was impressive, their every move was under the watchful eye of the city's actual power players.Russell left The Lair shortly after their conversation. Half an hour after his departure, half of the families calling for Matthias' head suddenly fell silent. The remaining families began to sense something was amiss and pulled strings to gather information.Those with the most comprehensive networks managed to uncover a single, chilling message—if they did not want their family wiped out, they had to keep their mouth shut.That threat left many family patriarchs pale with fear and seething with anger. They only wanted justice for the Reilleys, yet they were silenced.Where was the fairness in that?Were they supposed to stand by and let Matthias continue his rampage unchecked?However, w
On that day, all eyes in Reirmunt were focused on the Lowell estate because the Crimson Titans, the Lowell family's elite force, were set to return.Only three days remained until Matthias' proclaimed deadline to destroy the Lowell family.The Lowell estate, sprawling across East Mountain in Reirmunt's outskirts, was a testament to the family's wealth and power. That morning, the entire mountain was decked out in red balloons, creating a festive atmosphere to welcome home their warriors.This grand display served a dual purpose—to impress outsiders and send Matthias a clear message. The Lowell family wanted to showcase their strength to all of Reirmunt's elite families and remind Matthias of the formidable force he was up against.At the mountain's summit, a football field-sized clearing had been prepared. Pierre and other key Lowell family members stood there, waiting expectantly.Pierre, wearing a pleased expression, broke the silence. "Once the Crimson Titans return, have them
The Crimson Titans, the Lowell family's elite force, had finally returned. The Lowells burst into excited laughter, their faces flushed with pride at the spectacular sight."Attention, all Lowells!" Pierre shouted. "Join me in welcoming our Crimson Titans!"He led the group forward, proudly greeting the returning 5,000 Crimson Titans.As the helicopters hovered about ten meters above the ground, countless figures leaped from the cabins, each landing with perfect precision.On the ground, the Crimson Titans formed an enormous formation. At the front stood three figures—the warlords. Among them was Frederick, Pierre's second son and the leader of the Crimson Titans.Pierre strode forward, his heart swelling with pride. That was the Lowell family's moment of glory, and all eyes in Reirmunt were upon them."We, the Crimson Titans, have returned. We request Sir Lowell's inspection!" Frederick announced, his voice ringing with authority.As one, the Crimson Titans on the mountaintop r
East Mountain was alive with celebration. The Lowell family threw a grand feast to welcome the Crimson Titans home.All across Reirmunt, the other powerful families watched the Lowells' display with a mix of awe, envy, and regret for not having aligned themselves sooner.The sudden appearance of three Supreme-level warriors—also known as warlords—and the 5,000 warriors of the Crimson Titans was unprecedented in Reirmunt. It was a stark reminder of the Lowell family's deep-rooted power."The Lowell family has set a new standard for all of us," one family patriarch remarked. "It's truly awe-inspiring.""With three Supreme-level warriors and 5,000 General-level warriors, they could wipe out half of Reirmunt's families in a day if they wanted to!""They're too powerful! No wonder the Lowells could wipe out the entire Reilley family overnight. It's probably a trivial matter to them.""It seems like no one can do anything to the Lowell family. The Reilley family incident will probably
"Your Lordship, all our Supreme-level warriors are present," Alpha said solemnly. "Additionally, 3,000 Unbreakables have arrived at the city in stages. They're spread out and ready for your command at any moment.""Thank you, everyone," Matthias said, gesturing for everyone to rise. "More than ten years ago, when I first appeared in the warzone, I had nothing. Now, I have all of you—comrades who have fought beside me through thick and thin. I'm happy and grateful."His words brought smiles to everyone's faces. Some were much older than Matthias, while others were younger. Everyone began recalling their first encounter with Matthias—whether as former enemies, those he rescued on the battlefield, or those drawn to his character.Alpha silently chuckled as he remembered his own journey from a small-time bandit in the warzone to Matthias' right-hand man. He was wandering around with a dozen people when he met Matthias. Even though Matthias was alone, he dared to challenge them all."Su
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