"Alright, Haru…" Harvey said calmly. "Enough with the courtesy. Out of all the Islanders I know, you're one of the few who knows what's good for them."Haru was briefly delighted. "You must be joking, Mr. Harvey. We Islanders love the culture of Country H. Of course, we know what it means to make the right decision at the right time. You can do whatever you like today."Harvey smiled and looked at Haruka, who was already kneeling on the floor. "Looks like you didn't take what I said yesterday seriously. Come now, show me the finger you've just used to point at me…"Haruka wept as she extended her left hand. Harvey calmly said, "Haru already said that not only must we admit to our mistakes, but we should also accept our punishment. So… My apologies."Even before Harvey finished his sentence, he had already reached out his hand and grabbed Haruka by her finger. There was a snap, and Haruka's face turned pale as she shuddered in pain. However, she did not dare to show a hint of viciou
"Mr. Leighton, since you have a deal with Harvey, you must hold your part of the bargain. There's no need for him to do this personally. I will oversee the entire process myself." Leighton had not even had a chance to say anything, but Elric had already spoken first."With someone like Mr. Harvey leading us for the next several years, perhaps even the next few decades, the commercial group will reach greater heights! From now on, whoever is opposing him is also opposing me!" Leighton and the others were filled with despair when they heard what Elric had to say. At that moment, they finally understood that their time was over.Harvey looked at Elric with a meaningful smile. He thought if Leighton wanted to resist him, he would teach Leighton a lesson he would never forget. But Elric's decisiveness finally made Harvey understand what a true fence-sitter looked like.After he was done with the Country H Commercial Group, Harvey's position as the chairman was secured. While he did not h
After berating Leighton, Nicholas looked at the entrance into the Judd of Wolsing's residence with even darker eyes. When he returned from Dark Island this time, he only brought back limited resources.Stealing some of the resources from these huge families was one of his core plans for his return. Since the plan to take over Country H Commercial Group had failed, he could not fail when it came to taking over the Judds of Wolsing. When that thought crossed his mind, Nicholas contemplated and sent out a text message.-The following day. The Judds of Wolsing.On the previous night, Veer's mother was once again hit by another wave of illness. They could not solve it despite inviting all the best doctors they could through the night.Last night, one of the doctors who had some skills in mysticism and geomancy said that the reason she fell ill once again probably had something to do with geomancy.That was why Veer personally gave Harvey a call in the morning.However, seeing that
After hearing what Veer had to say, the way Marlee looked at Harvey became even more awkward. While this was a decision made by the higher-ups, it was obvious that they did not have much trust for Harvey despite him being named their geomancy advisor.But this was normal. Harvey had only left for a few days before something happened to her grandma again. She could not blame them for thinking that Harvey was not that much of an expert himself.Harvey did not pay much mind to it and simply shook his head at Marlee, signaling to her it was fine. Only after that did he narrow his eyes and look in front.When all the people heard Veer was willing to offer up 20% of his total share as thanks, they became excited. Since after they had obtained these 20% shares, no matter how bad their life would be in the future, something that would never change was the fact that they were shareholders of the companies belonging to the Judd family.They could earn quite a lot without doing anything yearl
Marlee leaned closer to Harvey and whispered, "Is this Master Elaris very powerful?"Harvey calmly replied, "He's probably quite powerful. Maybe he can permanently dispel whatever that is haunting your family."While he had some clues, Harvey could not tell what was happening within the residence for now. Since he could not find the reason for her illness, he could not give them an answer yet.Marlee frowned. While Master Elaris also looked exceptionally talented, she did not believe he could be more capable than Harvey.When Master Elaris had everyone's attention, he said to all present, "I will be straightforward, everyone, as per how a monk should be. Everyone here wants the shares and intends to be the major shareholder. Once we have those shares, it can benefit our children and their descendants. I believe all of you know this much."But the question is, there are so many people here today. There's no way that all of us can perform our techniques together simultaneously, corr
Master Osborne made himself look imposing as he put on a pagan hand seal using his right hand before pointing his finger at Master Elaris.And then, the wooden sword behind seemed to hum and vibrate. It flew out of its sheath, floating in mid-air.All the other geomancy masters looked at this scene with shock. Not everyone could do that."The Animate Sword technique? Wait, no…" Harvey was shocked. At first, he thought this was the Animate Sword Technique that existed within the purview of martial arts. But after giving it a better look, it was not.It was simply one of the techniques used in mysticism.When it came to geomancy and mysticism, the ones that Harvey was more familiar with were the ones used to murder, since he was an expert in the killing of others. However, the Animate Sword Technique that Master Osborne used seemed to remind him of the sleight of hand used by street magicians. That was not something that Harvey understood.Ven Marlee was quite surprised. As someone
When Master Elaris saw that Master Osborne from the Thatch had surrendered, he smiled. "You've learned your lesson well!"Meanwhile, Mater Osborne quickly retrieved his wooden sword. Then, he started cleaning it as something he cherished very much. He thought he could make a name for himself today, but he never expected that he would be completely humiliated instead.When everyone else saw what happened to Master Osborne, their expressions turned pale. Master Elaris from the Warding Temple… His powers seemed to be beyond their imagination.Unless one possessed power; otherwise, they would end up just like Master Osborne of the Thatch. Were they expected to be humiliated just like that?"Alright, everyone. Is there anyone else here who has an issue with me? Feel free to demonstrate your powers. If there's no one else, then there's no point in fighting over this anymore. I shall aid the Judds in fighting against this curse of theirs." Master Elaris even took out a string of beads and
After a moment, the Earl of Treasures said with a dark expression. "Impressive technique, Master Elaris."After hearing what the Earl of Treasures had to say, Master Elaris said a prayer but looked smug by the minute.After seeing this, all the geomancers within this place understood that Master Elaris was the most powerful among them.No matter who challenged Master Elaris, they would only be humiliated instead.Seeing that no one would challenge him, Master Elaris nodded and glanced at everyone else present. With a smile, he said, "Thank you, everyone. Seeing how things have developed, it means that what happens in the Judd family will be up to me alone. Thank you for giving me this chance."While all the geomancers were dissatisfied, they had no choice but to acknowledge it. Their powers were no match for him.The world of geomancy and the world of martial arts had something in common. Those with powers rule. Those with no powers could complain all they like, it was useless. I
In truth, Jesse did understand Harvey somewhat. He knew from the very beginning that with Harvey's character, he would not have killed Wilhelm.The reason he threw Harvey into prison was to protect him, other than it being the Xavier family's order as well. But he did not expect something like this to happen outside.Not only Donald had died, but all the young men and women he brought back also mostly died. All of them died the same way. They could not even resist, all of them slain in one slash. It was as if the person who killed them possessed incredible power and was very familiar with them.Other than Liza, who left the residence at the time, all the people from the other three Martial Arts Alliance who came back from overseas had been killed.The information was from Wolsing's precinct. It was absolutely unbelievable to them that something like this would happen at the country's seat of power. That was why the precinct contacted Wolsing's Dragon Cell, hoping they could work to
"Or maybe you forgot who you are, Jesse. How dare you conspire with the Islanders!" When Jesse heard Harvey's words, he narrowed his eyes. Harvey's questioning was sharp and dug into his heart. However, from Harvey's angle, he was not exactly wrong.Jesse took a deep breath and said, "I'm not going to lie to you. The Xavier family as a whole has its own considerations, as well as my own personal thoughts."But you are gravely mistaken. The Xaviers aren't conspiring with the Islanders. However, we simply don't want you to go to our family and mess things up before Yvonne is married. So… Harvey, stay here."On the one hand, this is for Yvonne's own good if you really care about her. On the other hand, isn't this my way of protecting you too? You can't imagine just how many people outside want you dead…"Firstly, I can understand why because I exposed just how shameless families like you are, despite my own contempt for it." Harvey shrugged. "But I don't understand your second point.
"We meet again, Harvey. What? Do you think Dragon Cell's fried chicken is to your taste, so you came in for a stroll?"At the same time when Donald was being killed, Jesse walked into the Dragon Palace's interrogation room and watched Harvey enjoying his fried chicken meal with a hint of helplessness on his face."I didn't want to, but they got me with some concrete evidence, so I have no choice," Harvey said as he put down his fork before turning over to Jesse. "I've got a few things I want to ask you, but you're quite hard to get a hold of. But I think it should be quite easy to see you here, so I came in.""Questions for me?" Jesse asked, confused. "That's why you're here?""What else?" Harvey said with a shrug. "Oh, right. I also want to see whether Wolsing's Dragon Cell has already completely fallen and if they can still uphold their justice and prove the ingenuousness of the innocents."If you can't prove my innocence in the shortest possible time, then I believe that Dragon
Liza chuckled when he saw Donald, who was so confident in his abilities. "If you put some more effort into it, with your abilities, there's no doubt that Harvey will die a terrible death, am I right?"Donald rubbed his swollen face. "That little bastard hit my face until it's all swollen. Of course, I must get back at him a hundred, no, a thousand times! Otherwise, all this pain and humiliation will be for nothing."Liza bowed. "He deserves it all." "Alright, I'll get some rest. After everything, I can feel my bones aching," said Donald as he set down his glass and walked to his bedroom.But the instant he went inside, he turned around to look at Liza. "Contact Mitsuki and ask if the Island Nation still has any other evidence. If there's none, ask them if she can fabricate something concrete soon. If we want to make this case as solid as possible, we also need other evidence! And I believe they have already prepared it.""Understood!" Liza nodded and immediately left to arrange i
Just as Harvey was imprisoned because of Rita's testimony, Donald returned to his mansion with a pleasing smile.While he had lived overseas, he had plenty of assets in Wolsing.On the one hand, it was to make some money. On the other hand, it was to have a place to stay. And his favorite place was Arcadia Garden located in the third rim of Wolsing. It was not spacious and had three courtyards, and the architecture was quite old, as if it had not been renovated for decades.That being said, Arcadia Garden's design was quite old, but all the antique, the pottery, the statues… All of them were pretty valuable. If one were to live in a place like this, they would no doubt lose themselves in a life of decadence, becoming full of themselves.At this time, someone pushed open the door into Arcadia Garden with a creak.Then, Donald walked into the estate with a gratified expression, sitting on the sofa in the living room."Hahahaha! What a show! Isn't that Harvey quite bombastic? Isn't
"Now that we have all the evidence, why don't you just surrender?" Mitsuki looked at Harvey with a smirk.Harvey calmly replied, "Firstly, I have no interest in framing you Islanders. Because logically speaking, the weak will frame the strong. In my eyes, all of you Islanders are nothing. You're not even on my radar."Secondly, if I really want to kill Wilhelm, will I be so stupid to kill him just after he and I were in a scuffle earlier? Can't I wait for a few more days?"Thirdly, you showed a fingerprint and said all the evidence is clear. But you can lift my fingerprints from my residence and my office."Fourthly, you Islanders have just used Donald and Wilhelm to threaten me, so they'll make me give up on the duel. But when that fails, I'm suddenly accused of being a murderer, as if I'll go to prison at any time."There are too many coincidences. I believe the one who killed Wilhelm is someone from Island Nation, so that you can frame me.""Us? Framing you?" Mitsuki said as i
Harvey did not expect Charlotte to be willing to fight the Shinto Way for him until the very end. However, he did not want Charlotte to fight for him now.Looking at the crowd gathering around them, itching to get a fight and the people from Dragon Palace… Then he noticed Mitsuki's deep smile…Harvey sighed.He did not mind fighting the Islanders here.But if he fought with the people from Dragon Palace because of him, no matter who won, it would be a disgrace if news of this spread. Harvey raised his right hand and said, "Charlotte, no need to fight here. Didn't Mitsuki say she has enough evidence to the point that the officers from Dragon Cell are with her? If that's the case, then let's investigate. I believe I can prove my own innocence.Harvey ignored them and left the ICU.When Mitsuki and Donald saw what had happened, they looked and smiled deeply at each other and quickly followed him.-Half an hour later. In the interrogation room, Dragon Cell Wolsing branch.As th
When Harvey looked at how righteous Mitsuki was trying to portray herself, he was unsure how to react.Meanwhile, Donald immediately gave Mitsuki a thumbs up and said, "Just as expected from one of the three primary disciples of the Shinto Way, Mitsuki! Not only can you fight, but you're also guided by righteousness! With Mitsuki willing to preside over what's right, this means that there's still justice in this world. It also means that in Country H, those with power will still be punished!"Then, Donald gave Harvey a complacent smile, feeling that Harvey would have to submit even if he refused.Charlotte frowned when she saw what had happened.The Islanders were known for their particularity. They would never act rashly before they had all the evidence.However, from Mitsuki's reaction… Could it be that Harvey really did kill Wilhelm? But Charlotte instantly felt that it was impossible. For someone like Harvey, if he really had something against Wilhelm, he would handle it on th
"You…" Donald was so furious that he could not stop shaking. "You're making things up, Harvey! Even if I wanted to do something like that, I wouldn't have killed Wilhelm! He's a dear friend!"Then, Harvey said, "Does that matter to a person like you? You can even kill your own father as long as the price is right, much less someone unrelated to you."Donald could not stop shuddering when he heard that. However, he knew that Harvey was not completely wrong."Mr. Harvey, are all people from your country just like you? Refusing to admit to the crimes you commit? But I have proof that you're the one who killed the deacon!" A cold voice came from the other side of the corridor at this time."We went to the crime scene where William was murdered just now. We found a longsword with your fingerprint on it. This is the smoking gun. What else do you have to say?"Harvey turned and looked at the owner of the voice. He was one of the three primary disciples of Shinto Way, Mitsuki. She walked