A discreet Haval sedan was parked outside the Flutwell Police Station in a corner.The door of the sedan opened upon Harvey’s appearance. Sienna walked out with a warm smile.“You’re finally here, Sir York.”“If you didn’t get released, I’d feel guilty my whole life,” Sienna said with a sad look on her face.With her status, she could’ve bailed Harvey out of jail with just a single phone call.But since her status was just too extraordinary, there were some things even she couldn’t do.This was why villains in movies were always able to do anything, while the heroes were constantly restrained.After all, some people exist to protect the law and justice; they had no choice but to be an example for the people.Thus, Sienna didn’t plan to make the call from the beginning.Instead, she planned to quietly dig out evidence of the John family conspiring with the enemy and apprehend the culprits if Harvey got screwed by them.It was good that Harvey got released soon after.This mea
Looking at Sienna’s determined expression, Harvey knew there would be no end to this if he declined.After pondering about it for a while, Harvey reluctantly accepted the gift.At the same time, he was looking for a chance to give back something of equal value.After all, they were friends. It was only natural to return the favor.Harvey declined Sienna’s offer for lunch.He could see the bodyguards in Sienna’s car giving him fierce looks.If Harvey wasn’t Sienna’s savior, the bodyguards would’ve already rushed out and pushed him away from Sienna.Harvey didn’t mind. After all, Big Boss must be taking extra care of his daughter.After what had happened last night, Big Boss would never allow any man to be alone with Sienna.Most importantly, Harvey didn’t want to catch Big Boss’s attention.He was not only uninterested in being an elder of the country’s military force, but he also had no intention of being the Head Coach of the nine strongest military forces.All he wanted to
Harvey knew that the incident wouldn’t end so easily.Still, he didn’t think that the John family would go after him when he just left the police station.But judging from this, Harvey could tell that the John family was enraged.From their perspective, they were completely humiliated when they were at a crucial moment of becoming a top-rated family.They were working together with the Indians as well.If they couldn’t give the Indians a fair statement about the incident, their collaboration would end for sure!The John family couldn’t accept that.“You don’t have a say in that! We do!”The backdoor of a Toyota Alphard slowly opened.An elderly man clad in a tuxedo and with well-kept white hair walked out at a steady pace.He then shot a disdainful glare at Harvey.“The moment you went against the John family, you should already know the consequences.”“There’s no need to be afraid. We didn’t come here to kill you—we came here to cripple you and throw you to the Celestial T
Butler John chuckled coldly. Then, a gloomy look settled on his face. “Do you honestly think we’ll give you a chance?!”“Go! Cripple him already!”The golden-robed people took a step forward at the same time, their eyes cold. Every single one of their movements was synched to a tee, to the point even their breathing was the same. It was quite an eerie sight.Harvey chuckled.“You’re going to cripple me?”“With these three here?”“Stop dreaming.”Harvey took a step forward.“There’s no point wasting time.”“Why don’t you come at me too?”“All of us at once? You have no right to make Butler John do the dirty work!”Butler John gave a wretched laugh.“You three! Go together!”“Stop wasting time!”The golden-robed people nodded before waving their hands. Right after that, hidden arrows flew right at Harvey at light speed.Harvey knew that the arrows were dangerous when he saw his enemies’ confident looks.He took a few steps back instead of charging ahead.Boom, boom, bo
The men of the Northsea Tigers gave wretched smiles.“I don’t care who you are, but you have no right to meddle in the John family’s affairs!”Ansel calmly took a step forward before swinging his sword.The swing wasn’t fast, but a glare resembling moonlight could be seen.The expression of the man who spoke changed immediately.He could feel that he was being targeted by Ansel’s attack.The slash seemed very slow in his eyes, almost to the point where he felt he could just block it.But somehow, he felt that he was slower than the slash…What did this mean?The attack was already way faster than any human could comprehend!Simply put, there was no way he could defend himself against it!Even so, he didn’t just sit there and take it.He gritted his teeth and quickly waved his hand, shooting his hidden arrows.Everyone could finally see Ansel’s hit landing.They thought that the entire place would be shattered into pieces, but the man only fell to the ground, paralyzed. Hi
“State my name?”“You say that as if you can exact your revenge if I tell you who I am.”“If it wasn’t for my identity, I could’ve killed you a hundred times over by now.”Ansel shot her a frosty look. The remaining people who left standing were frantically twitching their eyes.They immediately took off the safeties of their firearms, but their weapons felt so unusually cold and heavy at that very moment.Harvey looked at what was happening, curious. When he had chosen to retire a long time ago, Ansel did the same. Ansel wasn’t a God of War yet back then.Even so, Ansel had been training nonstop ever since. He would be able to break through and become a new God of War if the opportunity were to show itself!Harvey was pleasantly surprised by Ansel’s skill.There was no need for him to fight as much, after all.“I was wondering who it was! You’re Director Torres!”Butler John finally recognized Ansel as everyone was frozen in place.“The well-renowned Director Torres posse
An hour later. In the side hall of the John family’s manor, a handsome-looking man in a suit kicked Butler John ruthlessly to the ground.“Did Ansel really say that?”“Who gave him the courage?!”“Does he think he can do whatever he wants here just because he can fight?”“Did he forget that my uncle crippled his father with just a single move?!”“Does he think he can control the John family just because he’s the director of the Flutwell Police Station?!”“Ignorant fool!”The handsome man revealed an extremely cold expression.He was none other than the young master of the family, Elliot John!Dahlia was his sister.After hearing about the incident last night, Elliot had already planned to deal with the situation for his sister and reclaim the family’s dignity in the process. He didn’t care who was in the wrong at all.And so, he ordered the Northsea Tigers to take action. With Butler John, who had always done his job flawlessly accompanying them, Elliot thought it would be e
An elderly man in his fifties walked forward with crossed arms.The man was the head of the John family, Gavin John.He was Elliot’s father, and also the brother of the Golden Palace’s top talent.“Ansel means nothing.”“Even if he’s a God of War, he’s still no match for the Golden Palace.”“However, the Head Coach is not to be trifled with!”“We won’t talk about the Euro-American battle, but the one after—the first world war in the middle east.”“Because of the Head Coach, the Gods of War from other countries didn’t dare to step inside the borders of Country H. This alone should be enough to prove just how scary that man is.”“Before making sure of the Torres family’s relationship with that man…”“It won’t be wise to go against them right now.”“Let Ansel protect Harvey as he pleases.”“Why go against a man with such great support for someone you don’t even know?”Gavin looked bitterly at Elliot.“Next time, use your head instead of your emotions. Stop saying these stupid
Sky Plane's countryside, Clover Hotel.In the Clover Hotel's VIP area, a mansion at the edge of the hotel, Mandy was looking outside with a deep frown. At this time, someone gently knocked at her door from the outside."Come in," Mandy said.The leader of the security team, Seven Jean of the Jeans of Mordu, came in. He bowed to Mandy with respect before saying calmly, "Ms. Mandy, according to the information I've received, the women you've saved have been sent out of Sky Plane. I've also confirmed the people we came into conflict with. He's Yamamoto Sora, scion of the Origin Sword Style."The school's status is very high in Sky Plane. While we managed to get some protection for the time being, I believe we won't be able to make this disappear so quickly. Our visa only has an effective duration of seven days. Once the time is up, Sky Plane will have an excuse to remove all the security here. We'll be in danger when that happens."I think we should leave Sky Plane immediately whil
Mandy reacted very quickly, as if she understood something. She quickly said to Harvey through the phone, "I'm on the sixth floor of a hotel! I…"Before she could even finish, Daichi had already hung up the call with a tap. He then gave Harvey a meaningful look. "There are some rules you should keep, Mr. Harvey. Otherwise, if the people from Sky Plane's side have a misunderstanding, I can't tell what will happen next."Alright. Let's get into the main topic. Ms. Mandy is very safe right now, but I believe that her safety can only be maintained for two to three days. My men can't continue protecting her without a good reason, right? "Once it has been confirmed that there's nothing here that I want, my people who maintain her protection will be pulled back immediately. No one can tell what will happen after that."Daichi gave Harvey a dry smile. "That's why you'll be in control of Ms. Mandy's life and death. We are people who keep our side of the deals. We hope you can maintai
Harvey's expression was calm as he said coldly to Daichi, "No matter how good and logical you make it sound, the truth is, you're threatening me. Rather than being threatened by the Sky Plane, why don't you stick around and be my hostage for an exchange?"As soon as Harvey had finished saying that, he slammed his hand on the table. A piece of wood immediately fired out from the table and pierced into the chair's backrest, just next to Daichi's ear.However, Harvey was in for a surprise. Even in a situation like this, Daichi was still able to maintain his calmness as he continued to enjoy his meal. It was as if the one about to die here wasn't him.Once Daichi had chewed his food slowly and swallowed it, only then did he smile at Harvey. "Mr. Harvey, or Mr. Representative. Do you really think fighting can solve everything? It's true I'm from the branch family of the Ruling Royal Family and the blood of royalty flows in my veins, but there are too many like me. So many that I am eas
"Most importantly, this matter with Ms. Mandy happened in Sky Plane—which means outsiders can't enter quietly and save her," Daichi said to Harvey with a smile. "But don't worry, Harvey. We know Ms. Mandy is yours, so we'll find a way to keep protecting her. How to protect her and for how long would depend on your sincerity, though."Harvey's expression was cold as he said slowly, "And here I thought you'd tell me you'd do everything to protect Mandy, making a show despite how shameless you are. I didn't expect you to be so direct—in threatening me! If I refuse your request, Mandy will immediately fall into Sora's hand, right?"Daichi smiled faintly. "You're indeed a perceptive and decisive man. It makes things easier for me to work with someone like you. I will tell you what you need to do—or perhaps, it's easier for me to say what price you need to pay for Mandy's return."Daichi took a final bite of his fish and said with a smug smile, "It's simple. Give me the Chapter of Ascensi
Daichi smiled faintly and said, "I know very well that in the eyes of people like you, Islanders like us are detestable. Speaking with us, working with us, and even eating a meal with us is quite disgusting, right?"However, we must all learn to be patient. It has already happened for quite some time. Is there a point in rushing through these few minutes? It's better for us to share a good meal and have a chat afterward."Daichi slowly partook in the meal, putting a piece of fish into his mouth and chewing slowly. At the same time, he narrowed his eyes as he looked at Harvey, his eyes filled with subtle amusement.Daichi found the meal before him quite enjoyable. He also found himself quite satisfied looking at Harvey showing a hint of irritation."Looks like you really think that you have me under control," Harvey said coldly. "But I can tell you that by just sitting here, my patience is already at its limit. I have a habit, too. Rather than being threatened by someone, I prefer t
Harvey looked at Daichi coldly. "I don't think there's anything between you and me that we need to talk about."However, Daichi said passionately, "But I believe we do. This is not a place for us to speak of such things, though. I have prepared a table for us at the best restaurant serving Island Nation cuisine in Grand City. I invite you to dine with us. How does that sound?"Not only can we talk about what's happening at the Island Nation, Sky Plane's scenery, the Seven Families of Grand City…as well as what's currently going on with Ms. Mandy of the Jeans of Mordu!"Clack!Harvey immediately grabbed Daichi by the throat. "I dare you to say it one more time. Are you threatening me?"Daichi smiled faintly. "Threaten? You must be joking! Someone like me doesn't threaten anyone. However, Sky Plane does have a deal with the Jeans of Mordu. They will be sending out a representative, who turns out to be Ms. Mandy."However, Ms. Mandy doesn't know much about the situation in Sky Plane
Hearing the conversation between Harvey and Clarion, Hale wasn't sure what to say. He let out a long sigh and said, "Thank you, Mr. Harvey, Mr. Clarion. I won't waste my breath, then. Since you're willing to protect a cripple like me, I'll be in your care from now on."He took out a paper and pen from the bedside table and quickly drew a picture, then put it in front of him. "Mr. Harvey, this is the real location of the Chapter of Ascension. I know you're sincere in helping me. I can't repay you, so I can only offer you this. Please don't refuse it. This thing will only get me killed if I have it with me."However, if it's with you, you should be able to put it to good use. Consider it my goodwill. I… I hope you can accept this and give me a chance to repay your kindness."Hale then made a gesture and swore, "I swear, this is the real location where the Chapter of Ascension is hidden. This is not a death trap. Please trust me. Other than the Chapter of Ascension, there's also some
It was obvious that Hale's anger and sorrow had pushed him to the limit. He was already blaming Sky Plane for everything. Sky Plane had just earned him as a mortal enemy."My condolences, Hale." Harvey extended his hand and tapped Hale's shoulder. "The dead can't be brought back, so the most important thing now is to recover. Sky Plane is a difficult enemy."Clarion nodded as well. "Now that Susan is dead, Sky Plane will not let this slide. However, we'll need to get you a new identity after you recover. Only when you're safe and when you can live for yourself will you have the chance to have your revenge."I've just received news that everyone in Grand City knows who you are. All the other Sacred Lands will find out very quickly. In a short while, there will be countless people looking for you, for us. That's why you need to get ready. We're running out of time."When Clarion said that, the frigid light in his eyes glinted. He didn't need to send anyone to find out what was go
"No matter what happened, she treated me well all these years. Even if I were to kill her, I want her to die with some dignity. As for the trouble from Sky Plan and her… I'll give you an explanation you'll be happy with. Please permit me," Hale said, not caring for the wounds on his body even when he was kneeling on the floor.Clarion looked stern. If he were to bring in a spy like Susan, it would help him immensely in his career. If they got her into the interrogation room and asked her proper questions, they could get valuable answers from her. That was the only value she had left.However, Clarion also knew why Hale framed it that way. She was still his wife, even when she had already betrayed him. Rather than letting someone like Clarion take her away right now and live a torturous life that she wouldn't be able to tell day by night, he'd prefer to kill her right now. That way, Susan would be able to die peacefully.But how should he choose? Clarion was having a headache rig