Kaze frowned at Will’s words. He instructed Draco’s driver to take Will and the others to a nearby treatment facility. The driver registered the patients and paid for the treatments before reporting back for duty at Lilyrose Strategic Department.There was nothing more to it. However, the staff conduct at Victoria International Hospital was appalling to refuse treatment to the seriously injured. Kaze had to wonder if the Glitters played a part in it. If that was the case, things were not looking good. With that in mind, Kaze thought he should pay a visit to the hospital. Leigh’s attack on Will and the others was somewhat related to Kaze. Besides, Will and his team were government servants. In a way, they worked for him. “Alright. I’ll be there.” Kaze ended the call and told Darcy before heading off. Not too long later, he arrived at Victoria International Hospital near Landor residential area. The medical center looked rather grand, taking after the classic Pa
“I don’t care what your doctors are doing. Call them here now. I’ll tear this entire building to the ground if I don’t see any of them in sixty seconds.” The menacing look on Kaze’s face scared the two nurses stiff. Pale in the face, they could not get a word out. “Hmph! That’s a bold statement to make. Victoria International Hospital is only for the rich and powerful.” The door with the signage “Doctor on duty” next to the nurses’ station opened. A bespectacled woman with freckles walked out with sleepy eyes. She put on a lab coat. Kaze glanced at the woman’s name tag. Her name was Lianne Fowler. Lianne sized Kaze up. Judging by his clothes, he was not someone important. She sneered, “How is a nobody like you going to tear the building down?” Ignoring the woman’s taunts, Kaze said curtly, “Weren’t you on your lunch break? Why were you sleeping in the office instead? “Don’t you know there are several patients with severe injuries waiting for treatment?“Where are yo
“Dr. Fowler!” The two nurses screamed and rushed to pull Lianne out of the pile of junk. Lianne was a mess. Her glasses flew off, and loose strands of hair dangled over her face, which was marred by a bright red handprint.The nurses helped Lianne up, and she glared at Kaze. “How dare you hit me, bastard!” Her tone was filled with disbelief. Victoria International Hospital’s clientele was only the rich and powerful. Despite their prestige, they treated the hospital staff with courtesy and respect. The appreciation from the clients fueled Lianne’s and the hospital staff’s arrogance. The way they saw it, they only engaged with the rich and powerful. They did not give a damn about the general population. The hospital staff did not think there was a problem in the way they confronted Kaze and the others.Victoria International Hospital did not need to expand its clientele anyway, so the hospital staff could approach the patients however they liked. Besides, the patients
The woman was beautiful but aloof. She gave off vibes to keep away. With the woman approaching, Lianne stopped yelling and expressed fear. The woman was Miriam Loop, the director of Victoria International Hospital.“There you are, Ms. Loop. This man is causing a scene here.” Lianne drew close and pointed at Kaze, who was in the trauma room. She said wickedly, “He stirred trouble the moment he came and he hit me. The security guards were attacked when they stopped him from taking the patients away.“The worst thing was, he said we have no medical ethics and wanted to tear the building down.” Lianne embellished what Kaze had done. Kaze singled Lianne out, but Lianne changed the story to include all the medical staff in the hospital.She hated Kaze’s guts and wanted him dead. Miriam glanced at the security officers scattered across the floor before turning to Kaze grimacingly. “I don’t care who you are, but Victoria International Hospital has never come across a reckless
“I guess I was right before, and I was only scratching the surface.“Lianne is not the only one without medical ethics. From the top stands you, the director, to the bottom—all of you are unscrupulous.“You are a bunch of money-minded trash without any conscience.“I don’t see the point of having this hospital around anymore.” Miriam grimaced. The medical staff of Victoria International Hospital was not having it. “Who do you think you are, jerk? How dare you say that about us!”“Don’t let these troublemakers get away with it, Ms. Loop.” “Get the guy who thinks he’s tough. Punish him and make him an example.” “Make him get on his knees and compensate us. Break his limbs! He will think twice before stirring trouble here again.” The medical staff unleashed a tirade of abuse on Kaze. If Kaze had not defeated several security guards with a single kick, the medical staff would have gotten physical with Kaze a long time ago. Miriam raised her arm, shushing the clamoring
“Isn’t Victoria International Hospital a prestigious private hospital as you claimed? Why is security useless?“The security officers are like the street gang. Can they really ensure the safety of the rich and powerful patients?” Kaze was the last man standing in the hallway. Wiping his hands with a wet wipe, Kaze said nonchalantly. His snide remarks did not sit well with the hospital staff of Victoria International Hospital. However, they dared not let their grievance known. Kaze was a force to be reckoned with. He knocked down two dozen men on his own. Besides, the two dozen men came at Kaze all at once. Even an idiot would know by now that the Kaze was no easy target. At least, Kaze was there to stay. Miriam’s subordinates helped her up from the ground, and she straightened her hair and put on her golden-framed glasses. Miriam looked visibly upset. The two dozen security guards did not leave a scratch on Kaze. Miriam had never met such a skillful man in fightin
“Here’s the thing. I have a bastard causing trouble at Victoria International Hospital. Can you bring your men here…” Pierce again? Kaze smiled amusedly. Even he started to pity the man. Pierce was so unlucky to bump into Kaze three times in a day. Surprisingly, Pierce turned Miriam down without hesitation. “I’m sorry, Ms. Loop. I can’t help you.“I’ve been suspended by Chief Brader and will be put under investigation.” Pierce spoke firmly and bitterly. There was a hint of resignation in his tone. Kaze was not going to let him go easily. Don immediately took charge once Pierce returned to the station. Pierce was suspended while an investigation into previous issues was in progress. Pierce would likely end up in jail. His life was over. However, if he cooperated, the police force would take care of his wife and children. Pierce knew that he had made a lot of friends and enemies throughout his service in the police force. Without protection for his wife and kids, peo
With veins popping out of her head, Miriam fought back the anger and did not respond to Kaze. Talk was futile at that point. After the call, she glared at Kaze and said, “Weren’t you acting tough, bastard? “The person I called is on their way here.“I will make you beg me on your knees later.” Kaze grinned. “I would prefer the other way around.” “Alright. We’ll see who the boss is later,” Miriam hissed through clenched teeth. She had never resented a person like today. If looks could kill, Kaze would be dead by now. Not too long later, the noise of a car engine came from outside the medical center. The emergency room was on the first floor. Soon, a flurry of footsteps came from the end of the hallway. “Ms. Loop, I heard of a commotion here.“Hmph! The fella should realize where he was before starting anything. “Where is he? Get out here now. Don’t make me come and find you.” A pair of plump arms shoved through the crowd of medical staff.A man with a pot bell
To the young group’s surprise, Kaze pulled through without a hitch. That was not the only thing. Kaze retaliated against Robin and destroyed his beloved harp. The group speculated that Kaze could be stronger than Hannah. They looked at Kaze in horror. Still, it never once occurred to the group that Kaze was more powerful than Robin. Robin raised his arm. The young group got their act together and saluted Robin before taking two steps back. Robin narrowed his eyes at Kaze before uttering, “Not bad.“I didn’t think I’d meet someone of your caliber in Riverbank. “You have a stronger will than most of my men. “Despite your age, you put even the most experienced to shame with that determination of yours.” The young group felt alarmed and ashamed. The members of the execution hall were the elites in the West State Branch. They were the crème de la crème. However, they swayed under the sound wave attack. Though the group was around Kaze’s age, they did not possess h
“Get out!” Kaze gave Hannah the look. Hannah quietly turned around and stumbled her way out. Robin glanced at Kaze as his fingers danced around the harp. “I will behead the general, and once it’s over, tears will fall and fade away.” The tempest of sound took over the room by storm. Kaze felt sent back to his time during the war. He watched his comrades fall. Time lost meaning as the war came to an end. The battle cries subsided, replaced by silence. His brothers-in-arms were no more than a pile of unidentified bones. Even Kaze’s faithful steed whined its farewell. Darkness swallowed the last light over the desolate desert, and he was alone. There was nothing left in the world worth fighting for. No one would remember his death in a faraway land. It was better to die with honor than live in shame. The thought filled Kaze’s head, and emotions overcame him. He was better off dead. Life was not worth living anyway. A voice within tempted Kaze. The craz
Robin did not even look at Collier.Saying nothing, Robin extended his fingers and plucked the harp. “Clang!” A jarring, high-pitched sound wave pierced through everybody’s eardrums. The air was filled with a chilling aura of menace.The serenity on the ninth floor was shattered by the sound of the harp and replaced with malice. Collier and the young group turned pale. Only Robin, Kaze, and Hannah remained unfazed by the attack. “Amid the sweeping wind, the flute’s song echoes in the night. The desert sun descends for the crescent moon above. “To the sound of camel bells, I long for my home. I hold onto my sword, leaving letters where I lay my head.” The wind danced along the melody of General’s Order played by the harp, dropping the temperature down on the ninth floor. Robin’s clothes and hair fluttered against the wind, his face unreadable through it all. His eyes remained cold and distant. General’s Order was a piece known for its unsettling tone. Robin playe
The man’s hypocrisy was sickening. No one stood up for Kaze when Naomi and Rhys slandered him and their fighters tried to end him. When Kaze fought back, there were voices standing on high moral ground to reproach him. “You…” The middle-aged man twitched and breathed his last. The crowd was scared. Kaze was one mean killing machine. Sure, Kaze eliminated the Roads. The Roads were not going to rest until he was dead anyway. However, one man died because of what he had said. It was a clear message not to upset Kaze. Kaze had the taste of blood. He would not stop now. “Get Boris’ head.” Kaze tilted his head at Collier. “Bring it to Robin.” As the crowd watched on with a mix of emotions, Kaze carried the broken sword, the tip dripping with blood, and strode over Boris’ body and into River Watch Inn’s park. Collier led the way, taking Kaze to the ninth floor of River Watcher Inn. The furious wind and swirling clouds added to the building’s height and presence
Boris stumbled back and crashed into the door. The metal door ripped from its hinges and hit the ground. Once the dust settled, the crowd was horrified to find Boris lying limp on the floor. Kaze stood right in front of Boris, his foot on his chest.“Do you have any last words?” Kaze looked down on Boris amusedly, his tone carrying no arrogance. The victory over Boris was no big deal. Boris looked at Kaze in a daze. Kaze was stronger than he could ever imagine. Given another chance, Boris would never upset Kaze at Four Ocean Auction. Boris would not try to retaliate against Kaze even when his son lost his legs. It was a shame that he could not press the reset button. Even if Boris could turn back time, it was highly unlikely that he would show mercy to a moocher. “Ugh…” Boris coughed out blood and said with a struggle, “Kaze, I saved the Godfather before. If you kill me, you will be dead—” “Slash!” Kaze cut Boris off with a stab in the heart. Blood spur
Following the clash of metal, Kaze moved away several feet. The sword in his grasp broke in half, and the tip fell off. Boris grunted, his composed face turning crimson. He staggered and fell back tens of feet too. The crowd was shocked at the thirty-feet shallow pit under Boris’ feet. It was impossible. Twenty years ago, Boris basically had Riverbank in the palm of his hand. Yet, Kaze pushed him back. Anyone could tell that Boris was on the losing end. Boris was in utter disbelief because his wired gloves were splintered by the seams. Reminded by Kaze’s attack at Four Ocean Auction, Boris finally realized how terrifying Kaze was. “I underestimated you, Kaze. “But you killed my wife and son. There’s no going back. You must die today.” Boris looked Kaze dead in the eye and hissed through clenched teeth, “I will kill you!” Kaze raised his sword. The broken sword was still a powerful weapon to Kaze. The air was thick with tension. Boris scowled and flung his
Kaze looked up to Boris barging through the door with his trusted aides. The crowd shied away, not wanting to be caught in the crossfire. The deaths of his son and wife had driven Boris into insanity, and he was out for blood. Anyone would go crazy in the same situation. Boris stared at the bodies of his son and wife menacingly. His eyes turned red at Naomi’s headless corpse.Kaze killed his son, murdered his wife, and beheaded her right in front of Boris. Boris would not stop until Kaze was dead. “Kill him! Kill him!”Boris pointed at Kaze and shouted maniacally, “I don’t care what it takes, but I want him dead!” The deaths of his wife and son were infuriating enough. Boris was aware that Naomi and Rhys would go to Kaze, looking for trouble. He deliberately stayed behind the scenes, giving his wife a chance to punish and kill Kaze. To buy his wife some time to take care of business, Boris stayed on to have drinks with Robin. However, Naomi and Rhys were killed
The security team recoiled in screams and dropped their weapons. Before the musclemen knew it, Kaze raised his sword and inched closer. The blade flashed, its motion a blur.“Slash!” The menacing blade flickered across the throats of the musclemen. A dozen Roads’ fighters fell limp amid the high-pitched squawking. Blood spewed out of the thin slits of their throats. One dozen men breathed their last. The bodies on the floor scared the crowd stiff. No one expected Kaze to be so strong. Kaze was able to come on his own despite the siege. “Get him! Kill him!” Naomi had completely lost it. She yelled at the veteran bruisers, “Kill the asshole! Avenge my son!” The senior fighters were so eager to frame Kaze before. Now, they were scared stiff. Naomi’s order put them in the spot. While they hesitated and even released their grip on their weapons, Kaze struck. “Swoosh!” Kaze swung the sword at the senior fighters. The fighters collapsed to the ground, wailing
Rhys lay limp on the floor, his face forever frozen in disbelief.The crowd was stunned, feeling chills down their spines. One minute ago, Rhys was alive and kicking. However, Kaze took his life with just one squeeze. Kaze’s aggression and hostility when ending Rhys scared them. “Ah! My son!” Reality sunk in after a brief pause. Naomi plunged toward her son’s body with a pale face. Despite shaking Rhys, Naomi shuddered to find that he was no more. She fell on her bottom. It was every parent’s worst nightmare. Besides, she was there to witness the death of her son. The feeling could drive her over the edge. Moments later, Naomi lifted her head, bloody tears running down her eyes. She yelled at Kaze hysterically, “You did this, Kaze! You did this!“Kill him! Kill the jerk!“I want his life for taking my son’s!” Losing her head, Naomi commanded the Roads’ musclemen. The crowd backed away so as not to be caught in the line of fire. “Kill him!” The Roads’ secu