"Shingen, is it?" Yvonne said as she took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. "Of the Tokugawa family from the Island Nation? The Scion of Shinto Way, the leading school of the Six Schools? The top three of the Top Ten Young Islanders? Did these things give you such confidence and arrogance in our country?""Aren't these enough?" Shingen gave Yvonne a meaningful smile. "Since you know me that well, then you know these aren't all my strengths. If I reveal everything that I have, the entire world will shudder before me."Yvonne said coldly, "Go on, boast some more. Don't forget where you are right now. You're in the territory of the Xaviers of Wolsing, one of the top ten families in Wolsing. One of the most powerful factions in this country. You can kill us, but we will suffer any of your humiliation!"The eyes of some of the members of the Xavier family standing at the side flashed when they heard what Yvonne had to say. A few couldn't help but take a step forward, glaring a
Yvonne laughed when she heard what Nashon had to say, but it was laced with disdain.Nashon continued, "I also want to remind you of one thing. After you have accepted and enjoyed everything the Xavier name has given you, you should understand that you have to pay a price. Fate has given you everything, Fate has also determined that price."I'm not asking you to marry Mr. Shingen. I'm simply informing you. You'll marry him whether you like it or not. Even if you kill yourself right now, I'll deliver your corpse to the Island Nation all the same. Understand?"Yvonne smiled coldly. "You're so shameless, Nashon. Since when have the Xaviers of Wolsing raised me? Since when have I used any of your resources? And here I was wondering what made all of you ungrateful people suddenly change and want to make peace with me."All of that is because you want me to marry some man? The thing I regret the most right now is my desire to rejoin the Xavier family. If I had known, I would've just kept
Yvonne spat coldly, "You didn't hear it clearly enough? I'm saying you're an animal! Or do you want me to tell you that you're even worse than an animal?!"Yvonne fished into her pocket, but Shingen moved his foot and stomped her wrist. He crouched, then pulled out a gun from her pocket."Tsk… A gun especially made against martial arts warriors. Even a True Warrior won't have an easy time if he takes this point blank, right? This is the culmination of Country A's genetic research. The power it possesses is no weaker than the so-called martial arts lethal weapons from your country."Oh, you want to kill me using this? I'm so scared! What should we do if we're afraid? We should, of course, face our fear directly in the eye…"Shingen immediately broke Yvonne's wrist by exerting his weight on his foot.Yvonne grunted, feeling the pain slowly spreading out. Sweat covered her head.However, not only did she beg for mercy at this time, she didn't even scream. She simply looked at Shinge
"It has nothing to do with pity. However, the Xavier family is still a reputable family. If you do something like this before your marriage, even if it's just with an illegitimate daughter of ours, it is enough to damage our reputation," Nashon said with a sigh."For my sake, please don't touch her for now. Once she has married into your family, we won't complain no matter what you want to do to her. Once a woman marries into your family, she is your responsibility, so you have my permission to do whatever you wish. We are all members of high society, so you have to show us this much respect at least."Shingen looked at Nashon, whose face was stern. After a moment, he chuckled. "Fine. I'll let this be for your sake, Mr. Nashon. However, Selene's Blessing has no cure. Let her drink three glasses of amaranth beer each day to suppress the effects of the drugs. The effects of the drugs would compound and burst the day she stopped drinking the beer."However, I believe that day is also
"Testing you?" Jesse muttered under his breath, stunned.Nashon stood up, walked next to the window, and looked at the garden for a while. "None of the Islanders are simple. Often, we have to make costly sacrifices if we want to gain their trust. Shingen must be very suspicious of us offering him a marriage. He thinks we're up to some schemes or this is in preparation for something else."Meanwhile, the Shinto Way requires the help of our family to enter our country. However, he needs to be on his guard in case we're up to no good. That's why we had this performance today. "If I'm someone who values family ties, then he will be sure I won't betray my country for some benefits. But if all I care about is profit and care little for family, it will make me the best partner for him. That's why I'm saying that instead of confirming the date of marriage, he's here to decide if he wants to work with us."Nashon explained all his conjectures one by one, and it was enough to stop Jesse i
"Yvonne has gone back to the Xavier residence last night, but she's not back yet," Ray said quietly to Harvey."The Xavier residence? Does she need to take this long?" Harvey asked. He had a bad feeling about it. Just when he was thinking if he should personally go to the Xavier residence, George's phone started to vibrate as he stood at the sideline silently.George was going to hang up, but when he saw who was calling, he decided to pick it up in front of Harvey. Listening to the voice from the other side, George frowned slightly. He then walked over to Havery and asked, "Sir, we have a problem. Something of interest has occurred while we're keeping an eye on the Martial Arts Alliance."An Islander called Shingen Tokugawa has led the elites from the Shinto Way to challenge the alliance. Out of the 48 so-called prodigious youths that the Alliance has chosen, half have been defeated. Many of them lost after one move. The Country H Martial Arts Alliance has lost all their digni
George continued to explain to Harvey and the others, "Some of them said that the Islanders must have used some tricks to win all 24 challenges. Others said that the so-called young elites from the training grounds and martial arts families were all bark and no bite. They were all used and crushed after just a single move!"There are also some who believe that the so-called martial arts in Country H is simply a performance art and has no place during actual fights. Some even said that the Country H Martial Arts Alliance has no right to be one of the Five Directors, and they should make way for others if they're too weak. In conclusion, the Alliance's reputation is completely ruined after this. "I even heard that a certain Elder Lee from the Alliance almost had a heart attack from the outrage. He only managed to calm down after spending a few hours in the hospital."Ray nodded. "I'm not part of the martial arts community, but I can imagine just how troublesome this will be. If we do
"In this situation, no one in the Elder Group dared to force the remaining 24 young elites to fight," said George.Tyson nodded. "Sir, I believe if the Island Nation's Shinto Way appears and challenges the Alliance at this time, it means they've come with preparations. They may have already investigated all the 48 youngsters and know all there is to know about their abilities, personalities, and even weaknesses."They have full confidence they can defeat all 48 of them. Otherwise, the Shinto Way wouldn't have acted like this, especially when the Islanders have failed during the conflicts with our country in the last few times. Currently, the difference of opinion within the Island Nation is quite great. Some believe they should make peace while some believe they should fight until the bitter end."If the Shinto Way lost, then the diplomatic faction within the Island Nation will be at an advantage. That's why the Shinto Way cannot afford to lose the challenge this time. If we conside
Evening. Six o'clock. The sun was already setting. It was the most beautiful hour of the day, and it was also the most fortuitous hour of the day.However, an iciness slowly expanded from the Island Nation embassy in Wolsing's countryside, next to Lake Dove.According to international law, the area where the embassy was belonged to the Islanders. Which meant this area, including Lake Dove, was territory belonging to the Island Nation. This land followed the law of the Island Nations, and the ones protecting the land were their nations.After working hard for decades, the Islanders finally acquired such a good piece of land, which was a rare opportunity for them.Today was also a day that was worth remembering for the Island Nation's Shinto Way.How attractive it was for someone from the Shinto Way, one of the Island Nation's Six Schools of Martial Arts, to marry someone from Xavier of Wolsing, one of Country H's Top Ten Families.That was why the Island Nation's five other sc
Yvonne's expression was cold as she said nothing. Shingen could feel his anger building up when he saw how Yvonne refused to say anything, as if she were not afraid.He immediately pushed Jesse away, who wanted to stop him. He walked over and grabbed Yvonne by the throat. "Do you think you can act arrogantly just because Jesse is protecting you and I need to show your family respect? I'm warning you. After today, that sorry excuse of a man you love will have his fate decided!"I will turn his head into a decoration and put it right on our bedside table! I will make sure he watches us sleep together forever!"Shingen let go of his hand when he said that, then turned to look at Jesse with a dark expression. "It's getting late. Make sure she looks pretty, and get her into the bridal car! If you missed the time, then the entire wedding is off!"After that, Shingen gave a cold snort and left with his men. It was obvious that not only did he want to conquer Yvonne, but he was going to us
Yvonne did not even raise her eyes, as if an air of death surrounded her. It was as if everything she did today was just to complete a mission. And once that mission was done, her existence would be meaningless after that.Slap!When Shingen saw that Yvonne was like a marionette, his arrogant smile became cold and furious. He immediately slapped her on the face with an open palm.Yvonne said nothing but could not control herself and fell to the ground because of the force. Even her forehead was bleeding a little from the hit."Do you think you can avoid this by pretending to be deaf? Or do you think you can die once you've married into the Tokugawa family after the wedding is complete, and the Tokugawa family's and Xavier family's cooperation is complete?" Shingen said with a smirk."It's useless. If you obey me, then it's fine. If you don't, then I'll simply feed you the special Bonerust Powder that the Shinto Way makes. Forget about trying to commit suicide; you won't even have
Two in the afternoon. Wolsing residence.52 Toyota Centuries appeared in front of the gate.All the cars had diplomatic plates, and one could sense the arrogance of the drivers and passengers from miles away.Several members of the Xavier family had just prepared to ask them for their identities. Still, they did not expect the convoy to crash into the gate and barriers immediately and then walk into the Xavier family's residence.Several islanders even rolled down their cars, gave them the middle finger as they could only watch in shock, and said, "You don't even know our convoy? If it isn't because our boss is willing to marry someone from your family, you'll drop out of the top ten soon enough! How blind can you be?"The islanders let out a laugh.They managed to break into one of the small courtyards within the residence in no time. They kicked open the door, and behind it was Yvonne's room, which she had grown up in.Currently, maids are helping Yvonne change into her tradit
"While the Xaviers of Wolsing looked courteous before us, the people from Country H are known for their schemes. We must be on our guard at all times…" It was rare for Shingen to be so patient and to educate his assistants.After that, Shingen remembered something and said, "Right, did you manage to get Ky City's Director Netsu?"Nobita snickered. "Not only did I manage to, but Director Netsu even led his entire team here when he heard it was to serve you. He said that they can accommodate you no matter what kind of script you want."Shingen scoffed. "I don't need any special script. He simply needs to ensure he records the video when I bed her tonight, and then send some to Harvey. I heard that the woman who will become mine used to be Harvey's. If he sees his woman become the Director Netsu's female lead for his latest work, he might even lose his Martial Art focus," replied Shingen smilingly.That was his kink.He liked to sleep with his opponent's wife or family member, make s
Nobita whispered, "Sir, I believe there's no need to use this crazy woman. I'll tell all my men to attack, and we can outnumber Harvey if that's what it takes. That bastard… How dare he take the initiative to challenge us instead!"He must be someone reckless. Didn't he know that it's his people's fate to stay inside and surrender?"Looking at the furious Nobita, Shingen coldly replied, "If he's that easy to deal with, he wouldn't be able to become the representative of Country H's Martial Arts Alliance. Get more of the drugs from Country A's embassy and give them to Liza. We can kill Harvey by throwing money at him."Both Shouta and Nobita nodded. "Understood."After that, Shingen calmly asked, "How's the promotion of my wedding?"Shouta said, "Don't worry, sir. While the wedding was in Country H, we let all the Island Nation's media's best reporters come over. Before long, the Island Nation will know that you will marry a daughter from the Xaviers of Wolsing. Your status is alre
George briefly hesitated before continuing and said, "I also noticed something other than this. The Island Nation embassy was preparing for a wedding. From the looks of it, tonight would be the wedding."From my informants, the people getting married are Yvonne and Shingen."Geroge paused momentarily before continuing, "From what I heard, Yvonne lost her parents a long time ago, and Sheldon brought her up. However, Sheldon is still imprisoned within the Xavier of Wolsing's ancestral land. I heard that if Yvonne refuses to marry, then Sheldon will die."Only now did Harvey manage to connect the dots. For example, why did Yvonne leave without saying a word? For instance, why would Yvonne suddenly marry another man? When the thought crossed his mind, Harvey extended his right hand, slammed the table, and said, "From now on, you have the authority to use everything I have. But you must get Sheldon out before the wedding tonight."George was stunned. "Sir, please do anything rash! That'
"You!" Liza was so furious that she seemed to go berserk as she kept pouncing at Rachel. Unfortunately, Rachel had already realized that her lower half was defenseless. No matter how she attacked, Rachel would only focus on her legs.After exchanging blows, Rachel used a chance to kick Liza in the stomach. Liza let out a scream as she was immediately thrown out. When she dropped to the ground, the burst of internal energy and the drug after-effects made her twitch on the ground, and she could not get back up after some time."See? This is the price you pay for your revenge," Harvey signaled Rachel to stop as he looked at Liza and gave a sigh. "The power of martial arts comes from training for a long period. You, or should I say, the person behind this all, had the wrong understanding. They all think that you, after using the genetic drug, would be able to kill me with your increased power."Unfortunately, it was meaningless. In front of absolute power, your fake power meant absolute
"Everything was an act that you directed yourself! Your acting is so good that even I almost believed all of this!" Liza could not be bothered by Harvey's explanation as she was drowned in her own rage. "Someone like you can lie to the entire world, but you can't lie to someone as smart as us! All the other overseas Martial Arts Alliance will fight you till the end! We won't allow someone like you to have such a high position within the Alliance!"And then, Liza pulled out the one last syringe and stabbed it into herself. Then, she moved. She roared as she pounced toward Harvey's location.Bang!Charlotte instinctively stepped before Harvey, using her hands to block Liza's attack wave. However, she did not expect that after Liza had injected herself with so much drug, not only had her power increased, but her entire combat capabilities also had improved.Charlotte, who could normally crush Liza, was forced back after one single punch. She only stopped after she slid almost 30 feet