Judging from the current situation, the Kronen Temple fully supported the Adenar Temple.Without Harvey’s support, Stefan would be looking for his death to even challenge Amos.That said, things were different then.There would always be endless benefits, but not eternal friends or enemies.Harvey did have some conflict with Stefan back then; he even instigated Stefan to do all this by stirring up his ambition…However, everything was smooth sailing as soon as both sides established their common goal.Eight o’clock at night, Harvey finally left the banquet when he was completely full. Master Roben escorted him to the front door himself.The entire Aenar Temple was filled with shock when they saw that. Even Vaati, who had been seated the entire time, showed a profound look in his eyes.After all, Master Roben was one of the three masters who had the right to fight for the Smalt Sect’s throne.Even if the current master of the Smalt Sect was here, Master Roben wouldn’t escort hi
On the third day, early in the morning.Harvey wore his simple white tracksuit when he reached the front door. A Haval limousine with a bright yellow license plate had been waiting outside.Stefan came out of the passenger’s seat to open the door for Harvey.Harvey went inside the car, waiting for it to start up with a smile on his face.“There’s no free food in this world. Speak up if there’s something on your mind.”Stefan chuckled awkwardly before handing a laptop to Harvey.“The schedule of the ceremony’s out, Sir York. Other than the ones that are the same as before… The Smalt Sect arranged a battle as well.”“A battle?”Harvey chuckled.“What? Are they planning for experts to fight to the death now?”Stefan let out a sigh.“It’d be good if that were the case…but that’s not it. This is a battle of the sect’s teachings. And also…”Stefan swallowed his spit.“Amos told his subordinates to announce that he’ll bet all of his Eyed Beads in the battle. And that he hopes tha
Amos squinted at the guest hall in front of him.“A battle of wits does fit the sect’s habits. It’d be a lot easier for the populace to accept it, too.“In reality, we might not be able to win through martial arts alone. That’s why we can’t let down our guard. Right. Who’s going to challenge us tonight anyway?”“I heard Master Roben would probably show up himself,” Serval said quietly. “He’s the best debater in the Smalt Sect; we might just lose if he challenges us. Should we make preparations here?”Amos was in deep thought for a moment.“No need. Since the Aenar Temple’s planning to send Master Roben, all we need to do is stop him from showing up.“Tell everyone that we won’t prepare any of the monks this time.“I’ll join the battle myself.“If Master Roben’s willing to take advantage of a junior, the Aenar Temple would be humiliated even if they win.”Serval froze, then smiled faintly. “As expected of you, Young Master. The Aenar Temple wouldn’t be able to send anyone but
Stefan’s face darkened after seeing Amos’s determined expression. Since he came here way before Amos did, he naturally got word already.Amos was planning to participate in the battle on his own; he didn’t want the other monks to take his place.This meant that Stefan had no choice but to do the same. If he didn’t, he’d lose his advantage.When Stefan hesitated to give a reply, Harvey’s calm tone was heard.“Let’s do that.“But it’s boring to bet on the beads alone.“How about this? Let’s raise the stakes.“If you win, I’ll deal with your energies, guaranteeing your survival along with the improvement of your training!“But if you lose, you’ll have to give up your training in front of everyone here.“How does that sound?”Everyone was instantly shocked after hearing Harvey’s words.‘Where did this guy even come from? When does an outsider like him even get the right to butt in? He wants Amos to give up his training? He has a death wish or something!’Amos frowned at Harve
“That said, I’m a careful man too!” Harvey said casually.“I don’t care about oaths, nor do I care about morals. I want the deal in black in white.”Amos felt relieved after hearing those words.He was afraid of Harvey not asking for anything, determined to take him down at any cost. Harvey’s actions were enough to make him stop worrying.Soon, two contracts were made before Harvey and Amos signed their names and stamped their fingerprints.“Please, Sir York.”After carefully putting the contracts away, Amos smiled before gesturing for Harvey to step forward.Harvey smiled before stepping on the pedestal without wasting any time.The Smalt Sect had built two big pedestals for the battle.A circular mat was seen at the top of the thirty-foot pedestal after going up the steps.A massive statue of Caesar Augustus was in between the two pedestals.Ninety-nine different seats were prepared in the entire guest hall.Other than the followers, pilgrims, and journalists, nine high m
Amos Augustus chuckled. He was not planning to hold back.“Since you’re not from a sect, let me ask you a question.“Is there a difference between God and everyone else?”The monks were looking at Amos with admiration.The simple question was enough to test Harvey York towards God’s existence.More importantly, Amos’ exceptional wisdom was also adequately portrayed.Harvey curled his lips before smiling at the crowd.“Of course there is.“Since the law isn’t biased towards anyone else, it’s only natural that your teachings would teach the same.“It doesn’t matter if anyone learned the teachings. Life is one big teaching on its own.”Harvey’s casual reply was enough to make Stefan Augustus’ eyes twitch.The sect’s teachings treated everyone as equals. It did not matter what the status of each person was.Even great evil were given chances to change, let alone ordinary people.The monks froze. They did not think a mere outsider would even say something like that.Amos took
‘What did he say?‘I shouldn’t be in the position in the first place…?’Amos Augustus’ expression instantly changed. He wanted to say something, but he seemed utterly speechless at this moment.It was not that Harvey was good at debating. His straightforward words were enough for Amos to be stumped.The monks looked at each other before they started discussing.“Harvey wins this match!” exclaimed the monk in the middle.‘Harvey won!’The simple words echoed like lightning inside the guest hall.There was no massive debate nor clever use of words, as everyone thought.Amos’ train of thought was instantly crushed after hearing Harvey’s words.“Looks like you still lost after all.”Harvey stood before casually looking at Amos.“Since that’s the case, do you want me to help you? Or are you going to do it yourself?”Amos instantly came to his senses before showing a horrible expression.“Do you really want to cripple me that badly, Harvey?” he exclaimed after letting out a col
“Change your ways!”“Turn back!”Thirty-six monks with different colored robes appeared all over the hall.Those people were guards of the nine high monks with terrifying combat strength. They quickly surrounded the people of the Smalt Sect without warning.The people watching stumbled back with terrified looks.They were followers of the Smalt Sect, but they were not idiots either.Anyone could tell that Amos Augustus was prepared to fight to the death.“Move!”Serval furiously roared at the people before him.Six monks were sent tumbling on the ground after being hit by the sound wave.Serval immediately activated his Iron Skin before charging into the crowd.The monks flew, one after another.Nobody expected Serval to be this strong.Using the opportunity, the people of the Smalt Sect quickly left with Amos. The people of Aenar Temple returned to their senses immediately after that.They quickly swarmed forward, facing against the Smalt Sect with the rest of the high m
Hearing Harvey's conversation, the beautiful female officer said in disdain, "What? Are you pretending to contact someone from the Braff family? Do you think that's enough to scare the director? Our director is someone important within the family! If you really know the people from the Braff family, why wouldn't he know you?"I'm telling you right now. If you really did call someone from the Braff family, I, Snowe Leo, will eat this phone right in front of everyone!"In the beginning, Garrick was taken aback as well. But after he quickly glanced at the number on the screen, he smiled coldly. "You probably didn't know this, but aside from the number of my family's patriarch, I've saved the number of everyone important in the family. Do you want to trick me using just a random number? You're quite bold!""Really, now?" Harvey said with a smile. "At the very least, you know that you don't have the right to know his number. In that case, I'll help you delete that number. It won't be g
"Ha… I'm the director of the precinct in the Third Ring, and I'm not worth your time?" Garrick was so angry that he was laughing. "You made yourself sound like you're someone very capable. Come on, show me just how capable you are right now!"Garrick immediately grabbed his phone and tossed it at Harvey. "Come on, make a call! If you can find someone who can overpower me, I'll bend my knee right now."The other two officers also looked at Harvey as if they were looking like a fool. "Forget the fact that you're just an ex-live-in son-in-law… Even if you really did become a CEO through your own abilities, what is there to be proud of?" the female officer said with a smirk. In her eyes, Harvey was just a loser. If a man like him wanted to pursue her, he would have already kicked him to the rub.Harvey didn't waste his breath and immediately picked up the phone, giving Eliel Braff a call. Very quickly, the call came through and a stern voice came from the other side. "Who is thi
"Your deduction is quite interesting. Sounds like a detective show, to be honest," Harvey said calmly. "Unfortunately, I have a clear conscience. Why should I admit to a crime I never committed?""Not you?" The female officer slammed the table again. "If you didn't do it, why are you so willing to cooperate with us? You're telling me it isn't because you're feeling guilty? Harvey York, you have to understand that the crime you committed is very serious, especially when the person you killed is from Country A!"If the Embassy sends a specialist to interfere with this investigation, you're going to be in trouble. You better confess when the precinct can still help you. Otherwise, I'm afraid there's nothing you can change no matter how much you regret it in the future."Their phones would buzz every once in a while, which meant new information coming in. From the new information, not only was Harvey the live-in son-in-law of the Jeans of Mordu, one of the top ten families, but he was a
"A lawyer?" Garrick scoffed. "Forget about a lawyer, it's pointless even if you find a wizard! I've already read your information. The CEO of Sky Corporation? Maybe in other cities, the CEO of a public company deserves some respect, but don't forget that this is Wolsing, the country's seat of power! There are plenty of CEOs walking around here!"When you're in Wolsing, it doesn't matter who you are, or what kind of special identity you have. Those who commit crimes here will be punished! You won't be given any special treatment!"Garrick then looked at Harvey as if he had an advantage over him. "Confess the crimes you've committed! That way, I can grant you some leeway. Otherwise, you'll suffer a terrible death!"Harvey merely looked at Garrick briefly and said, "You didn't interrogate me, and you didn't show me any evidence. All you do is to tell me to confess. I must say, you're quite tough. But aren't you afraid of accidentally offending the wrong people here in Wolsing, especial
Yvonne frowned slightly when she realized what Garrick meant. "Director, my boss isn't a suspect. He's only here…""Whether he's a suspect or not isn't up to you or me. It's up to the law and the evidence," Garrick said, glaring at Yvonne. His gaze became somewhat sleazy, and he began to scheme how he could use this scenario to throw this beautiful woman into his bed.He continued to say righteously, "Ma'am, I'm warning you. You better not interrupt our investigation. Of course, if you have something to say, you can always lodge a complaint to the office."After that, he waved his hand, and the two officers behind him led Harvey into the interrogation room. Seeing what had happened, Yvonne hesitated a little before sending out a message quickly on her phone.This was something quite serious. If Harvey went in because of this, it would be quite troublesome for the Xavier family as well. Unfortunately, it wouldn't be convenient for the Xaviers to do anything…Meanwhile, Harvey w
Following the angry, booming voice, three people in uniform walked over.The one leading was an overweight man wearing a cap. His face was a little pale because he had been indulging himself for an extended time. The man behind him was tall and handsome, while the woman was elegant. Both the man and woman were in uniform, and they took in the chaos with a stern expression.The one who spoke was the one in the lead.All the men and women gave each other a look and stepped forward at the same time."Director Braff! You have to do us justice!""Director Braff! The specialist from the Country A embassy will give you a call very soon! You have to do this fairly!""Director Braff! There are about 80 thousand to 10 thousand citizens of Country A in Wolsing! You can't ignore our request!""Director Braff! You're a good friend of our country! All of your children are studying in our country! You definitely know how we treat our friends, right?"When the men and women spoke, some of them
Harvey's expression changed slightly after he heard that. After he had finished questioning both Gin and Morganna, he let them go. His aim was simple—he wanted to use them as bait.While it wasn't exactly effective, it was better than nothing.He didn't expect them to die in less than a day, with all the evidence pointed at him. At that moment, Harvey was so speechless, he felt like looking up into the sky.Before the precinct looked for him, Harvey went to the police station in the Third Ring. He had just entered the door when dozens of men in suits approached him with a pretentious aura."That's him! He's the murderer!""He silenced Gin and Morgana when they're just going to the hospital for an interview!""I heard he even offered them money and killed them when the bribery didn't succeed!"The people yelled at Harvey, revealing the crimes he committed. They took out the phone from their pockets, about to take a video of him.If Harvey were a normal person, he would have al
Half an hour later, Harvey and Yvonne enjoyed hot tea in the hospital meeting room.After finishing her cup, Yvonne sighed and said, "I underestimated Linus. While he was in prison and couldn't leave, I never expected that he could make something up like this. Claiming that I and the Islanders were colluding while the family's leader is sick so that I can take all the Xaviers' assets for myself."If the two of them really did publish an article like that with the photos they got, then I would never be able to prove my innocence. Thank you, Harvey."Yvonne sighed. Things would not have ended so smoothly if Harvey had not been around today. Since someone like Gin and Morganna were very pretentious. As long as their weaknesses were not exposed, they would never be able to get the truth out of them no matter how much they threatened the two."You focused on the wrong thing," Harvey said. "Whether Linus ordered the reporters or the reporters wanted to assassinate your character, both ha
Whoosh!A pebble shot out from the floor and immediately hit Gin on his wrist. Because of the pain, the revolver almost fell on the floor as he lost his grip.Two of the security guards saw their chance and quickly ran over. One grabbed the revolver away, and the other immediately captured the other two. Shortly, both Gin and Morganna were brought to the security room. Their IDs were also found."Oh, you two are reporters from Country A? Good, good!" Yvonne looked at the ID written in a foreign language. "I didn't expect reporters from Country A to come and spy on the health of my family members. You must have a lot of free time. Or… Did Linus send you?"Both Gin and Morganna's expressions turned into shock, but Morganna coldly said, "I don't know what you're talking about. Linus, Linas, they have nothing to do with me. All I know is that you're going to pay a price for imprisoning us here, and I know you're not brave enough to kill us!""That's right!" Gin commented with a cold e