Julie felt ecstatic after hearing the crowd’s praise toward her junior.She glared at Harvey, who looked completely insignificant compared to the others, showing utter disdain.‘Who knows what on earth Mandy is thinking.‘She didn’t choose a top-rated young master who’s also an expert martial artist with a high status… Instead, she picked a kept man like him to be her bodyguard twenty-four-seven!‘Hopefully after this, she’ll know how to make a better decision…’Even though Julie didn’t want to speak about this as she respected Mandy, she still planned to convince Mandy to make Harvey resign.The ceremony continued.Lennon carefully brought out a bowl covered in jewelry from the back of the car.Within the bowl, three beads with a thousand years’ worth of history shone under the bright light, attracting everyone’s attention.When the time had come, Lennon slowly pulled the bowl to the front of his chest, so that sunlight would soak into the beads.“Normally speaking, this is
Swoosh!While Rhodes was still calm about the situation…A manhole cover beside the road was suddenly pushed aside. A person in a camouflage uniform and face paint leaped out, and threw a barrage of darts in Lennon’s direction.“Bastard!” Rhodes froze. “How dare you?!”The sudden attacker wasn’t just disrespecting the Surrey family; Rhodes was about to be completely humiliated as well.Before Rhodes could do anything, expert martial artists around the place charged forward instantly.Some quickly pulled out their firearms, the safeties off.Others quickly went beside Lennon and Aria, holding up their weapons, deflecting every single dart away without fail.Harvey found the whole thing confusing. He knew the road ahead would be big trouble, and that Rhodes’ name would probably do nothing.However, he didn’t expect that someone would take action so quickly.After thinking closely, it was understandable.All sorts of forces that came from the outskirts and beyond were after t
The extended Land Rover was very spacious; even with eight people inside, it wasn’t crowded at all. The car slowly moved after everyone was properly seated.Lennon brought over a laptop from the passenger seat and protected the documents on the car’s screen.“The road to the Aenar Temple won’t be smooth sailing, everyone,” he said with a smile.“According to our information, at least a dozen forces will be stopping us.“But we have people from the four great tribes, the Wolven Tribe, and the top ten families among others… With your support, these bandits will surely leave empty-handed.”Rhodes froze. “Didn’t I already allow you to use my name, Mr. Lennon? Who would dare go against you?”Julie chuckled coldly. “Going against my junior would mean going against the Kronen Temple!”Lennon looked deeply at Rhodes, then turned his gaze toward Julie.“There’s something you don’t know, Maiden Julie, Young Master Rhodes,” he said, still smiling.“The people coming for the beads aren’t
“Change course to a side lane? Do you want everyone to die?”Julie stared at Harvey, her expression icy.“Do you even have common sense? The enemy’s clearly doing this to try and get us to change directions! Going to a side land would mean giving ourselves up!“And yet, you still want Mr. Lennon to change course? What are you thinking?!”Rhodes glared at Harvey as if he was looking at an idiot.Mandy looked confused; she knew Harvey wasn’t stupid, but she didn’t understand why he’d suggest such a thing.Harvey calmly looked outside the window.“Even a conceited person like you would think of such a thing. What makes you think the others couldn’t come up with the same conclusion?“The enemy believes that we won’t change course. That’s why we need to do the exact opposite. That way, we’ll know if the enemy’s planning to ambush us in the side lane or not.“Even if there are, there won’t be too many. With the amount of people we have right now, it’d be more than enough for us to f
The Surrey family and the guards sighed in relief. It was clear they would be completely out of trouble after getting this far. After all, this was the Aenar Temple’s territory. Stealing the Eyed Beads here would mean disrespect toward the sect.Lennon was just about to get everyone out of the car so they could rest.Right at that moment, loud engines and propellers could be heard on top of everyone’s heads. Harvey and the others instinctively looked at the sunroof, and saw eight armed helicopters.The doors of the helicopters opened, and masked men in camouflaged uniforms appeared. They were holding custom smoke bombs, glaring beneath them.Naturally, the enemy wouldn’t bring any heavy weaponry to fight. Judging from the firepower of the armed helicopters, they could cover the entire vicinity with bullets without much effort.“Get everyone to wear their masks, Mr. Lennon.”The enemies from the helicopter instantly dove and tossed their smoke grenades, ready to break the windsh
“These Islanders deserve to die! How dare they disrespect me like this?! I’ll settle scores with them sooner or later!” Rhodes growled. Rhodes’s face was gloomy as he looked at the chaos in front of them. He was lucky he wasn’t killed or hurt during the attack; he would’ve been very embarrassed if that happened.“How ignorant can these people be?!” Julie exclaimed with pursed lips. “They’ll pay a huge price for what they did today!”Mandy frowned. “Where did these people come from…?”Harvey narrowed his eyes for a moment.“Judging from their skills, they must be from the Six Schools of Martial Arts.“However, their swordsmanship doesn’t come from any specific school at all… It’s as if all Six Schools of Martial Arts are involved in training these people…”Harvey was reminded of Takai; that man’s fighting style seemed quite similar to the enemies around them. On top of his extensive foundation, he had managed to create his own killer move. Ordinary ninjas wouldn’t be able to rep
Bam!A loud sound was heard when the figure landed on the ground. The floor cracked instantly, and rubble flew out in every direction.Lennon and the others were sure that someone who did that would be badly injured, but that wasn’t the case at all.After standing still, the person raised his hand at Lennon.“I’m telling you this one time: hand over the beads, or die,” he said hoarsely. His horrible voice sounded as if he had a knife stuck in his throat, and it was grating to the ears.Everyone finally looked at his face. It was a middle-aged man whose age was unclear. Scars crisscrossed his entire face, and he looked very ugly indeed. Because of his messy hair, his eyes and mouth were the only visible features.Studying him from a corner, Harvey could tell that the man seemed familiar—but he just didn’t recall where.Lennon was struck by a sudden thought.“A genetically enhanced Islander warrior?!” he exclaimed. “That’s not a human at all! Kill him! Quickly!”The guards quick
“Who are you?”Lennon waved his hand, signaling for Ernie and Aria to stay away. He looked grimly at the expert.“Since you’ve become so powerful after you were genetically enhanced, you’re not just an ordinary person! If you want the beads, then at least give me your name. If not, you won’t get them even if you kill me!”Lennon pulled out the three beads, ready to snap them all in half.He had learned this trick from Harvey. Since the enemy was after the beads, then he’d simply make sure nobody could get them.As expected, the warrior stopped in his tracks after seeing Lennon’s movements. He then raised his head, and sighed.“You better know what’s good for yourself, Lennon. Hand over the beads, and I’ll let everyone here go.“If you destroy them, I’ll make sure I strangle everyone here to death, then break your limbs so you have no choice but to beg for food. I’ll make sure that the rest of your life is a living hell!”The warrior slowly exhaled; an unspeakably fierce and col
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