Colby trembled while he held his cigar; his demeanor of a top-rated young master was completely replaced by a desire to run away.In front of absolute skill, identity, status, authority, and connections, power meant absolutely nothing.If Salem wanted it, Colby would be dead in just a single breath!After realizing that fact, Colby’s face turned pale. Baylee held the armrests beside her tightly.She wanted Raul to take action so the four great tribes could reclaim their pride, while also stealing the limelight for her family…However, every single one of her arrangements was instantly shattered as soon as Salem showed up. After all, in front of true strength, no scheme would mean anything.“Looks like everyone’s happy, huh?”Salem looked around him, then turned to Kyren with a smile. This was the strongest person in the high towers.Everyone instinctively shifted their gaze toward where Salem was looking at; they wanted to see how the legendary Silver Knight would handle the
The Higgs family instinctively stood up.Twenty years ago, Henrik was an extremely well-known figure in the outskirts.Back then, Henrik and his junior, Dorian Howell, had a terrifying fight for the position of Longmen’s outskirts branch leader.Henrik barely lost, but Dorian was badly injured as well.After that, Henrik left overseas, where he met a lot of people from American financial groups.During then, he combined the martial arts of Country H and genetic science. For the past twenty years, he had been completely invincible.As Henrik’s disciple, Salem would naturally be taught everything.“Legends say that Henrik’s disciple is the top talent of America’s younger generation! Is that him?!”The people who studied overseas instantly changed their expressions.“The top talent is rumored to challenge three different special forces in America! Even Gods of War in military forces are inferior compared to him! It’s said that Aegis, an organization from America, tried to recruit
Everyone was filled with shock when they saw it; nobody thought that Salem was able to ruin Kyren’s spirit with just his words.How terrifying!“You really are the outskirts’ strongest, Salem!”Conrad stood up, and burst out laughing. With Salem here, he could surely make the strongest comeback possible.Not just the Surrey family… The four great tribes and the Wolven Tribe would have no choice but to kneel in front of him!Everyone was showing a bitter expression.They thought this would only be a simple competition… And yet, some outsider managed to destroy every single fighter here completely! The outskirts might just have a change of power soon enough!“Salem! Salem! He must be Creed’s brother, right?“He’s not just here for the Wolven Tribe and the four great tribes, then!“The outskirts’ Longmen branch is also a part of their goal!Ernie instinctively shivered; he wanted to say something, but in the end, only gibberish could be heard. He couldn’t describe the horror he
Many people sighed, their expressions odd.“That man’s quite close to the Surreys. He would’ve been here by now if he planned to come. He must’ve run away after hearing Salem coming to take his revenge!”“That title must be fake after all! How dare he get the rest of us to take responsibility after causing this much trouble?!”Ernie was filled with despair after hearing all the gossip.‘Did Harvey actually run away?’Salem crossed his arms, his face calm. As time passed, nobody spoke up, nor did anyone stand out.Conrad instinctively glared at Ernie, and moved his thumb across his neck.Ernie raised his head to the sky, a drop of tear in the corner of his eye. ‘Am I going to die here as well…?’Kyren chuckled bitterly; he was quite interested in Master York, since he had heard about the rumors as well.And yet…“Is Master York just a show-off after all?“Did he get that title just by flaunting his strength?“It’s only normal. Even I’m no match against that man.“Nobody her
Everyone was filled with disbelief, as if they were looking at an idiot…Meanwhile, Harvey slowly walked to the ring with his arms crossed. Everyone quickly stumbled out of the way; nobody dared to stand in his path. They didn’t know if he was insane or stupid to call himself “Master York.” However, nobody would stop him from his death anyway.Salem was prepared to kill a hundred people if he couldn’t face Master York. What a joyous thing to have someone step up as a scapegoat!Harvey ignored everyone as he stepped into the ring. He wasn’t showing off like the previous fighters. In everyone’s eyes, he was just an ordinary man who didn’t know anything.Kyren was a little excited; he thought Harvey had something up his sleeve to be talking this big…However, Harvey only walked up and was showing absolutely nothing.Enraged, Kyren laughed. He knew to clear his frustrations, since Harvey had done a lot for his daughter. He didn’t like Harvey, but he wouldn’t just send Harvey to hi
Salem crossed his arms, looking calmly at Harvey.He had a keen eye; he could instantly tell that the young man in front of him trained in martial arts. After all, could Harvey be this casual in front of him if that wasn’t the case?Even the consuls of the three great temples, who prided on their ability to connect themselves to a higher power, wouldn’t dare act this way.However, Salem still didn’t believe that Harvey was the one who defeated Creed and inadvertently caused his death.After all, Creed was still a King of Arms despite his shortcomings. A young man like Harvey simply wouldn’t be able to take out someone like that easily.“Forget it. You must be sent out here to test me. You people want to see if I’d actually dare kill someone! If you people want to see, then be my guest!”Salem’s eyes were filled with murderous intent as he glared at Harvey.The people from the high towers looked around them oddly. Conrad looked at Ernie, confused. Ernie was leaning on his chair
The place instantly got a lot colder; many were starting to shiver.Despite that, Harvey wasn’t phased by the murderous intent at all.“If you want to find the one who defeated Creed, then that’ll be me. If you want the one who took down Takai, then that’s still me. The one who made Stefan and Julie kneel is also me.”Harvey shrugged.“What? Still don’t believe me?”Everyone gasped after hearing Harvey’s confident words.“What? He’s Master York? How is that possible?!“Why is he talking about those achievements like it’s actually true? Ordinary people wouldn’t know about those things!”The people on the high towers froze; they didn’t know how to feel about Harvey’s words at all.Conrad recalled something. ‘That bastard! He was the one who sent me to jail after I went to the Surreys’ residence!’“Looks like you really want to die, huh?”Salem’s face darkened. It didn’t matter if Harvey was speaking the truth or not; he needed to kill Harvey immediately.“I do, but nobody’s b
“Since you’re telling me that you’re Master York… Then it doesn’t matter if it’s true or not!“For my master’s pride, and my brother’s revenge… I’d have to kill you no matter what!”Salem stomped on the ground, and his aura surged out. Nothing was happening in the eyes of ordinary people, but experts could tell that he was gathering all of his aura into his hand.At the same time, faint sparks could be seen traveling in between his fingers with a low hum.It was clear Salem was going all out.Harvey could die if the attack were to land.“What? Is that the legendary Electric Fist?!” Kyren was completely shocked.“Only a few people could achieve that since ancient times!“It’s said that after one takes in a lightning strike during a thunderstorm on top of a mountain, there is a chance to learn the move!“Salem managed that?!”“Is that…? Is that actually the Electric Fist?!” Raul was filled with disbelief.For martial artists, training one’s aura was a lot more important than
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