“I’d have to admit that you have a good daughter, Madam Price!”Yvonne Xavier spoke eloquently.“It’s just that I’m very curious, won’t you be wide awake at night after eating a roll dipped in your daughter’s blood?“You don’t have to deny this matter in such a hurry, Madam Price.“This is because your look, your eyes, and your movements are telling me…“That you know the entire truth.“If you don’t know, then the first thing you should do at this moment is to choke me to death instead of listening to me talking here.“Right?”Katie Price’s expression slightly changed, and she said coldly after a moment, “Yvonne, if you think my daughter set up Harvey York, you could just bring the documents in your hands to appeal and clear up his suspicion!“You don’t have to talk nonsense with me here!”Yvonne replied earnestly, “The documents in my hands were obtained through abnormal means, thanks to countless favors and relationships.“The provider will not testify about this and will
Katie Price suddenly sneered and replied in a deep voice after seeing Yvonne Xavier talking eloquently, “You’re indeed from the line of the two families among the top ten families, the Xavier family of Wolsing and also the Smith family of Mordu. You’re certainly extraordinary, and even your imagination is much more vivid than ordinary people!“But I still have to tell you that I really don’t have the so-called evidence that you want!“As for the documents that you just produced, even if they are useful, do you think it’s enough to kill me? Let alone they are useless.“If you want to send me to court, you have to send me back to Island Nation!“The law of the great Country H can not warrant me!“As for if things come to light, do you think I would care if there is anyone who would insult me?“I’m a widow with a dead daughter. Why would I care about this?“If it requires me to lose a bit of reputation so that the murderer who killed my daughter would have a tragic end!“I think i
During the evening.Otis Kye was carrying a document when he knocked on the doors of Mordu Police Station’s second branch office. He then walked inside after pushing the doors open.Zeke Smith was seen carrying a document when he saw Otis walk in. Without giving Otis a chance even to speak, he coldly exclaimed, “What are you doing here?“Trying to plead for Harvey York?“Let me tell you. I called Benjamin Lynch ten times already!“There’s absolutely no way for you to save Harvey now!“Many eyes are on me now! If I abuse my power, the reputation of the government of Mordu will be completely ruined! Both Benjamin and my position will be taken away from us, let alone yours!“So get out!”Zeke pointed at the front door with a cold expression on his face.Otis merely smiled.“Mr. Smith, I didn’t come here to plead. An anonymous person sent a decisive piece of evidence to us. I think you’ll be interested!”“According to this information, Miwa Fujihara was already in the later stag
At the first branch of Mordu Police Station.After finishing the pork chop rice that Kait Walker and the others carefully prepared, Harvey York’s bail procedures were already done.Kait and the others respectfully escorted Harvey to the entrance of the police station while showing odd looks on their faces.Nobody thought that all the evidence against Harvey was immediately retracted after forty-eight hours of stay.The police might even hold a press conference to deal with the situation, along with fixing the terrible mess left behind the scenes.But no matter what, Harvey was already confirmed to be not guilty.Kait and the others were terribly fortunate that they weren’t disrespectful toward Harvey.A Porsche 918 stopped before Harvey. When the car window rolled down, Yvonne Xavier’s pretty face was seen from inside. She was filled with jealousy and anger when she saw Kait and the others.Yvonne walked out of the car to open the door for Harvey while showing a warm smile.“A
“So, you mean…”Yvonne Xavier thought of something.“After dealing with the Islanders and Hector Thompson, the Smith family’s problems will naturally be solved for good.”Harvey York sighed.“But I’m sure they know about this by now if we manage to figure it out.“That’s why both Hector and Sakura Miyamoto wouldn’t just watch as I leave unscathed.”Harvey and Yvonne’s expressions frantically changed.Harvey furiously pressed on Yvonne’s thigh. Before she could feel the delicate touch, the initially static Porsche in front of the traffic light moved straight across the road. Bang!A bullet shattered the car window’s glass all over the back seat almost simultaneously. If Harvey were a little slower, he would've been at least heavily injured if not dead already.“Sniper!”Harvey’s look was as cold as ice. He didn’t expect that Hector would even send a sniper.Hector had no regard for Country H’s laws any longer.Yvonne’s expression turned glum as well.She furiously turned
Harvey York was showing a cold expression. He wasn’t enraged because of the enemy’s arrogance. He kept dodging while choosing the shortest route to the abandoned office building.“I see. Interesting!”The sniper with a long trench coat mumbled on top of the building. Judging from the voice, it was a woman.The sniper took off her mask, showing an extremely plain-looking face while seeming a little surprised.The sniper didn’t start to leave the building, though. She reloaded her rifle and moved the rifle stand right to where Harvey must get through to get up the building, ready to deal a devastating blow.After a few seconds, the sniper suddenly fired a shot. It was instinct that moved her finger.Bang!Harvey was forced back by the bullet after peeking his head out. Rocks on top of his head crumbled apart, falling. Harvey was that close to being shot in the face.After missing yet another devastating blow, the sniper showed a stern expression. She was getting more interested i
Harvey York crossed his hands and took a step forward. Even though his movements didn’t seem fast, every stride he took was extremely far. The sniper’s expression frantically changed after Harvey only took three steps.Harvey covered a long distance between him and the sniper with just a few simple steps. At such a short distance, the sniper’s assassination attempt had already failed.“You lost.”Harvey was showing a cold expression, devoid of emotion.“If a sniper lets the target get close, it means death is already upon them. If I were you, I’d put down the rifle and beg for mercy.“Then, perhaps I won’t kill you. You’ll be sent to the court of war. Then, maybe your life would be spared.”The sniper became hesitant after seeing Harvey’s smile. She furiously threw her rifle to the ground.The exact moment the rifle fell to the ground, the sniper flung her hand, revealing a dagger. She then pounced right toward Harvey.Clang!Harvey did not backstep. Instead, he swung his righ
After flying for about forty feet, the sniper fell to the ground after crashing into a shear wall.Pfft!Blood was spurting out of her mouth. She no longer had the strength to fight.Her clothes were also worn and torn, showing a tattoo on her lower body.Harvey York frowned slightly with a worried look on his face.‘The Shindan Way?!’***Two hours later, in a mountaintop villa on the outskirts of Mordu.This was one of the resting places Tyson Woods, and the others found. Even though it seemed a little rundown, the place was secluded and quiet.While Harvey drank his tea after having his midnight snacks, Aiden Bauer walked out from the backyard while rubbing his hands.“Branch Leader, the Islander talked,” Aiden briefly reported.“Her name is Noriko Yamaguchi, one of the assassins from the Island Nations’ Shindan Way. She’s experienced in using firearms, especially sniper rifles, and it’s said that her marksmanship can be listed as the world’s top ten.“She was recently s
Harvey could not stop rolling his eyes as he could feel his head throbbing again, but he still suppressed what he was feeling. "Thanks, but I don't like anything too greasy in the morning. I prefer vegetarian if possible. You can put the deep-fried hoppers aside. I'll reheat it in the afternoon."Vaida blinked her beautiful eyes. After some hesitation, she said, "I see. We'll set it aside for now, then. This is a local delicacy in Grand City. You can't even buy this with money.""Thanks; I appreciate it," replied Harvey, feeling the pressure. He had no choice but to get himself a bowl of oats with milk and slowly eat it. Harvey was worried Vaida might add something special to the oats or milk, but after eating, he realized there was nothing weird in it. It was just delicious.If food also had realms, while this was not at the level of a True Warrior, it was definitely at the level of a King of Arms. That was something that Harvey found surprising."Right, Harvey. I heard you become
"Oh, right," Geoffrey remembered something else. "While Harvey was the representative of the Country H Martial Arts Alliance, his identity isn't accepted by the seven families of Grand City. In other words, he has no support in Grand City at all. Even if everyone recognized that he is indeed your man of destiny, it's difficult for him to become mayor. Grand City is no longer the same city as it was a decade ago."Vaida frowned and said, "Getting Harvey to garner support in Grand City is not difficult. Find a way to make him the leader of the Belladonna Cult. Before making him the mayor, we can make him the cult leader first."That way, not only can we make it easier for Harvey, but we can also disgust the hell out of Dan. He's been obsessed with taking over the cult, right? Does he really think he can become mayor after becoming the leader of two of the seven families? He's dreaming!"Geoffrey was speechless. "Things aren't as easy as you think. If you simply give the cult to Harvey
"Not to mention, during the decade that the ex-mayor had disappeared, the entire Grand City had lost their respect toward him and the Belladonna Cult. Even you have become someone who only existed in the fringe. While Grand City looks like it didn't have a singular leader, the Hierophant's prophecy was guiding everything."That’s why we must be patient. On the one hand, we needed to make Harvey accept all of this. On the other hand, we have to rebuild a solid foundation as we advance. We will make the entirety of Grand City understand that the Belladonna Cult is still the same cult that rules over all! Only then can we obtain everything he has left for us."Then, Geoffrey cleared his throat. "Even I can wait for so long. I believe you'll be fine, correct?"Vaida gave it a thought, but she still hesitated. It was good for her that someone like Harvey, who fit the prophecy, appeared. But the problem was… This was supposed to be done slowly. Trouble was brewing underneath Grand City. H
"Kill him? Why should I?' Dan pulled out a long cigar and lit it up. After a huff, he puffed out a ring of smoke. "I've just received news that Vaida has gone crazy, and she's sure that Harvey was the man of her destiny. That way, once he leaves Grand City, she would die of depression or kill herself. Looks like I can become the mayor soon. The Hierophant didn't lie to me…"-There was no difference between the day-and-night cycles within Grand City and the world outside. When the sun finally set, Grand City was lit brightly, enticing everyone to enter.Harvey, who had been trying to send a sliver of his energy into Vaida, walked out of the room. There was a hint of fatigue on his face. He thought that it would be ineffective to do that. But he did not know why, after sending in his energy, Vaida managed to recover somewhat.Other than still being somewhat unstable and sure that Harvey was her man of destiny, she was slowly regaining control. Harvey felt a bit strange, but all he c
Harvey suddenly remembered something when he saw Vaida returning to her deep sleep. "I heard that Grand City doesn't have a mayor right now. Then, what's going on with the previous mayor?"Geoffrey sighed and answered, "After the Hierophant prophesied Vaida as the third incarnation of Grand City's progenitor, he had left Grand City to find a way to deal with this. A decade… He's gone for a decade, and no one has seen him since then. That's why everyone believes he's already dead. That's why the seven families agree that Grand City has no mayor right now."Harvey frowned. "Then, what about Dan?"Then Geoffrey replied, "Dan is the mayor's final disciple. But the old mayor had only taught him for less than a year before leaving Grand City. According to the city's rules, if Vaida is killed, Dan will become the leader of the Belladonna Cult. And he will also naturally become the mayor of Grand City."Harvey nodded. He had learned some more things. Vaida was indeed part of the Belladonna
According to Geoffrey, Vaida's condition was precarious. While no one was targeting her, she might jump into the sea on her own again at some unspecified time.A condition like that was very difficult to deal with. No matter what was torturing Vaida, Harvey believed that it might not be within his power to help her."Have you realized that Vaida seemed to be opening herself up to you in the final moments? She even fell into your arms," Geoffrey remembered something else. "Do you think her condition would improve if we simply continued with this? Of course, I know you're in love with someone else, so I am not imposing on you. But can you please stay with her as much as possible while she's in Grand City? This might stabilize her emotional state."Neve also nodded continuously. She could tell that Vaida's condition was severe and complicated. If Harvey refused to help, she might attempt to jump into the ocean again as soon as she woke up.Harvey was speechless and heaved a sigh. "You
Half an hour later, in a lounge in the Foster estate.Harvey held Vaida's wrist with his right hand. After some time, he said, "Geoffrey, what's wrong with her? When I met her on the plane, while she was on the brink of going berserk, she could still control it. But now, the energy cycle within her was chaotic, and an outsider's energy couldn't easily enter."It's as if she's been losing control for many years. What's going on here? And how can you lie to her saying that I'm the man of her destiny? If I became her obsession or even her inner demon, it wouldn't do her any good to her martial arts training," Harvey said as he could not help but let out a sigh.Regardless of what happened, Vaida still fought with him on the plane. Harvey could not ignore what happened to her because of that.Geoffrey sighed. "There's something you don't know. Not only is Vaida the daughter of the previous mayor of Grand City, but the Hierophant also prophesied her to be the reincarnation of Grand City
"That's right!" exclaimed Geoffrey. "You should come down now or let him get closer to check up on you!""Geoffrey, Neve. We have known each other for so many years. I know you don't want me to leave," replied Vaida, sighing. "But, do you think I'll believe you when you look for a random man to be my man of destiny? If a fake can replace the one I seek, I won't be trying to find him for three lifetimes, right?"Please, just ignore me and let me go in peace. Even if you can save me now, can you save me forever?"Obviously, while Vaida had a mental breakdown, she no longer recognized Harvey and forgot what had happened between them, but she was still a wise woman. She could tell that Geoffrey and Neve dragged Harvey here so that she would not die."Vaida! Don't forget that you're the daughter of the previous mayor! In my heart, you’re the real princess of Grand City!" Geoffrey roared. "I swore to him all those years ago that I would find the man of your destiny. I won't lie about som
"No! There is! Not only are you fated to cross paths, but such a fate is inevitable!" Geoffrey suddenly cried out. "Vaida, I managed to do as promised and found the man who is your destiny when I went to Wolsing last time! That's him! He's the man of your destiny! I won't have any objection even if you want to make your marriage official!"Geoffrey immediately rushed over to Harvey and pushed Harvey to Vaida. Harvey was stunned when he heard it, his eye twitching.What?Something about being the man of her destiny?Geoffrey did not give Harvey any time to react and winked at Harvey. "Mr. Representative, why don't you go speak with Vaida? The two of you promised to be together for three lifetimes before the Rock of Fate! You shouldn't miss each other now that you've been reunited!"When Harvey heard what Geoffrey had said, he was full of questions. Although he could understand every word, he did not understand what Geoffrey meant by that. Even Neve was so shocked that she subconsci