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