The representative of Golden Sands’ Island Nations Embassy bringing expert martial artists to the isolation room…Anyone bright enough would know what was going on behind the scenes.Harvey pointed at Ayaka’s phone without wasting any time.“I don’t care how you people got in. You can leave after deleting all the pictures and videos on your phone.”“Delete them?”Ayaka was surprised.“This is evidence of you people shamelessly using a bioweapon on a mighty Islander!“Just you wait! Your country will be judged once we hand this over to the World Civilization Department!“You better not get yourself involved! A small fry like you has no right, nor do you have the ability to!”“You better cooperate. It’d be bad for both sides if anything bad happens,” Harvey warned.Ayaka showed utter disdain after hearing Harvey’s words. She took a step forward, and studied Harvey.“You think we’ll believe you just because you say that? Who do you think you are?”“The Patel family has fifty-o
As the representative of Golden Sands’ Island Nations Embassy, Ayaka had the most exposure to the upper social circle of the city. Naturally, she knew who Kairi was as well.To her, the five hidden families and the Hermit Families had always been discreet as to hide themselves from the top ten families.It was why Kairi had been respectful toward her before.Who would’ve thought she’d slap Ayaka in the face without holding back?The Islanders were enraged. They were used to flaunting their strength back in the Island Nations. Suffering such humiliation was simply unforgivable!“Do you understand the consequences you’ll bear for doing this?”Ayaka came to her senses, and covered her face.“Don’t you know just how uncivilized you are right now?“Shaming a new royal family like this would get you immediate jail time back in the Island Nations!“Let me tell you something! Because of this slap, you and the family behind you… No! The entirety of Country H will have to pay for this!
Harvey and Kairi looked at each other after hearing Ayaka’s words. Harvey was completely speechless.“Are you that stupid?“You want Country H out of the World Civilization Department? You want the counties to sanction us as well?“Are you still dreaming?“Let’s not even decide if the matter’s even worth escalating to that point.“Even if it was…“Did you forget something? Country H also has the right to vote.“You want to kick the country out? Are you insane?“As for Nobuyuki, you people know exactly what happened too.“If you’re going to escalate things, then be my guest. Hopefully, you’ll be able to deal with the consequences after this!”Harvey couldn’t be bothered to talk to Ayaka anymore. He signaled Elias to take the Islanders’ phones and delete everything inside before throwing them out.-When everyone was out of the hospital, Kairi looked at Harvey. “Are we really going to let them go like this?”“They clearly came prepared,” Harvey replied. “If we detained or hu
Sounds of a keyboard clacking could be heard on Kairi’s side. She shook her head.“No. Nothing at all. It’s as if everything Ayaka said yesterday was fake.“Also, there was another news.”Harvey narrowed his eyes. “What is it?”“One of the members of the Five Royal Families, Ibuki Masato, the young master of the Tsuchimikado family, has arrived in Golden Sands. If my guess is correct, Ayaka must’ve stopped her arrangements for the time being because of him.”Harvey frowned. “Ibuki Masato?”“That’s right. He came with another identity as well—the envoy of the Island Nations Embassy. He could represent the emperor of the Island Nations while in Country H.”Harvey’s eyes lit up, and he smiled. “Looks like someone’s desperately trying to put Golden Sands in more trouble…”-At this moment, the Golden Sands International Airport was filled with people. It was barely morning, but a lot of tourists were flooding the gateways.Compared to the ordinary gateways, the ones designated fo
Ibuki’s arrival and Nobuyuki’s corpse snatched away…The two instances seemed irrelevant, but Harvey knew that wasn’t the case at all. From his understanding of the Islanders, he knew the enemy wouldn’t let everything go without a fight.However, he had no intention of causing trouble since Ibuki hadn’t done anything out of line yet.Harvey thought about the situation for a moment before giving Watson—whom he hadn’t been in contact with for a while—a call.Ibuki’s official identity was essentially his safety umbrella in Golden Sands. Thus, Harvey was sure there were things to discuss with an experienced government official like Watson.After Quill’s burial, Harvey didn’t talk to Watson often.Watson immediately accepted Harvey’s invitation as soon as he got the call. The two decided to meet up at the Syca Clubhouse on the outskirts of the city.At four o’clock in the evening, Harvey arrived at the designated venue. He could feel a few judgmental gazes, but then they all disappea
“I see him on the news all the time! How can I not know him? He doesn’t know me, though,” Harvey said.Watson burst out laughing.“You sure are good at scaring people with just words. If I’m in a bad state, my heart would’ve jumped out of my throat by now!”Harvey chuckled.“I’m just kidding with you.“Still, you should just see what happens next. Country H has been at peace since he was put to power. Some powerful people in the past were also suppressed by him.“Safe to say, the country only started flourishing because of him.“At the same time, Big Boss has empathy. He knows that unity of knowledge and practice will carry him through.“People like that are almost no different compared to a saint. Surely he wouldn’t have ulterior motives. You don’t need to be too worried.”Watson trembled, then smiled. “Spectators always have a clearer view of the game, after all… I didn’t think you’d see the picture so clearly, when I’m the one working for the government for so long.“I’v
Bam!Harvey’s expression changed after hearing Watson’s words. Just then, a loud bang was heard.The front door of the place was knocked down.A beautiful figure with a faint fragrance stumbled inside. Her entire body was flushed and covered in sweat; she desperately tried to get back up, but she couldn’t muster the strength to do so. At the same time, her bra and stockings were ripped apart, as if she had been forced to undress.Harvey instinctively looked over, and his expression worsened.‘Arlet? Why is she here?’“Move! Stop disturbing Young Master Yamato’s fun! Anyone who does… I’ll make sure that they die a horrible death!”An arrogant tone could be heard outside.Harvey quickly rushed forward and lifted Arlet. “Why are you here? What happened?”He put his fingers on Arlet’s wrist to check her pulse. He deduced that Arlet was drugged; the effects were strong, and it was just about to go off.He didn’t even have time to figure out how she could get drugged despite her
Watson stumbled backward, unable to react to Ayaka’s slap.After all, not a lot of people would dare raise their voices at him because of his high status, let alone hit him. His guards weren’t there to protect him, either.“What? Can’t you hear what I’m saying?!” Ayaka yelled. She decided to lash out after holding in her anger for two whole days; she instantly slapped Watson across the face again.“Leave! You people are nothing but trash! I feel like puking as soon as I see you people around! Now, scram!”Yamato wasn’t interested in Ayaka slapping Watson around. Instead, his eyes lit up when he saw Arlet beside Harvey. He had seen a lot of women back in the Island Nations, but his urge to conquer a stubborn woman from Country H like Arlet was immediately ignited.He could feel his breathing getting heavier after taking his blue pills.“Hurry up already,” he said with an annoyed look.Ayaka kicked Watson to the ground after hearing those words. “You hear that? Get out of here a
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
Hale's expression was one of shock.Susan was the same.Hale didn't expect Sky Plane's plan to be so vicious. They wanted the Chapter of Ascension and to use the chance to plunge Grand City into chaos.Susan was shocked about how accurate Harvey's guesswork was. If it wasn't because she knew that someone like him would never have a connection with Sky Plane, she would even think that he might have a hand in setting up the trap that looked like it was simply a string of coincidences.Otherwise, how would he have known everything in such detail?Clarion looked at Harvey with more admiration. While he looked like just an ordinary man, whether his power or perception was far beyond them.Hale slowly closed his eyes, forcing himself to calm down for a long time.Then, he turned and looked at Susan and muttered, "Now that we have reached this juncture, I don't think that there should be any more secrets between you and I. Just one question. Did everything happen exactly as Mr. Harvey
"Or maybe, in your subconscious, you do realize that something isn't right. Maybe you simply feel that it's better for her not to know about some things. That way, things will be safer for her," Harvey said with a shrug. "However, the truth is that she didn't get anything from you at all until yesterday, isn't it?"Hale nodded. "You're right. I did have some doubts about her in my mind, that's why I did tell her everything except the Chapter of Ascension."Hale seemed to reminisce about something else before giving a painful smile. "And then, as time passed by, I no longer suspected her. But I'm worried that it'll get her killed, so I chose not to say anything. I believed that as long as I said nothing, we'll be able to live a peaceful life! No one expects that in the end…"Hale signed, looking hopeless when he said that.However, Susan simply smiled icily. "Stop your crocodile tears, Hale. You never trusted me, so stop saying that you love me!"Hale smiled bitterly. He didn't w
Clarion was stunned when he saw Mrs. Hoffman was still trying to argue her way out."Even the way you argue is the same as the Origin Ninjas. Seriously?" Harvey smirked. "Right, I heard that the Origin Ninjas would leave the mark of a petal on the most private spot so that it was easier for them to identify each other. You must have seen it, right, Mr. Hoffman? Of course, I believe she'd definitely say it was just a tattoo that she had while she was in her youth."Unfortunately, I believe that Grand City has plenty of records. It should be quite easy for us to find the evidence we need. That's why, Mrs. Hoffman… Is there really a need to deny it anymore now that we've reached this point?"Mrs. Hoffman shuddered a little. She didn't expect that Harvey would be able to easily see through all her disguise. Most importantly, he even knew about the most damning evidence on her. In a situation like this, continuing with the argument really was pointless."You… You…!"At the same tim
Harvey said calmly, "You smell like one of them."Whoosh!Before Harvey could finish, Mrs. Hoffman immediately pounced at him. In midair, she waved her hand and threw a string of knives.All her blades were blue in color. They looked very pretty, but if they scratched one's skin, one could easily lose their lives if they weren't sent to the hospital immediately.Clarion was shocked when he saw what was unfolding. It was obvious he didn't expect Harvey's words to help them identify Mrs. Hoffman's real identity and forced her to attack.Still, that was quite normal. Thinking back about it, Mrs. Hoffman's calmness during this whole ordeal showed that she was not a normal woman.The power she suddenly showed was within their expectation, and they could understand it too.However, this exact revelation was making things more painful for Hale. It hurt him even more than finding out that his beloved wife sold him out. Clank! Clank! Clank!Harvey pulled up a small fruit knife and thr