Dawn broke over Ol' Mare, casting a soft glow on the quiet Belmont Hills neighborhood where the Chesire family lived."Amber, Alex, are you serious?!" In the Chesire's living room, Susanne, who had just dropped little Olivia off at preschool, listened in horror to Amber's harrowing tale of her abduc
That afternoon, at four o'clock, some 200 kilometers from the hustle of Ol' Mare, lay Amber's old stomping grounds—the Chesire family farm.It was a slice of rural life, tucked away in the boonies with craggy mountains for neighbors and a village that time forgot. The Chesires were the local success
In under three minutes, the factory echoed with the sound of boots on concrete. Seven or eight towering guards converged, each brandishing a rubber baton, their eyes locked on Alexander.Trailing them, a man in a suit rode up on an electric scooter, peering through the mangled gate at Alexander with
If this had been the same Alexander from earlier, Manager Jencks would not have given him a second thought. However, then, Alexander's words held a weight he could not ignore."Mister Jackman!"Manager Jencks fumbled for his cell phone, his voice quivering. "Trouble at the plant! Our waste disposal
"You're not going to die."Alexander looked down at Mister Jackman, who was sprawled on the ground, his cries of pain filling the air. He held back from further attacks.He ignored the four bodyguards and Asher nearby, his voice steady. "I've made it clear. Either make a sincere offer of compensatio
A sleek Maserati with a northern tag eased to a halt on the fresh asphalt of the ring road encircling the New Chesire Group's burgeoning industrial park, nestled in the northern outskirts of Ol' Mare.A young man in a crisp white T-shirt emerged from the vehicle, his gaze sweeping over the park, a c
As the story unfolded, time marched relentlessly on.Outside Jackman's Pharma, Matthew lay in a pool of his own blood. The gashes from Alexander's lethal cash no longer bled, but his breaths were shallow and desperate.Nearby, one of his four bodyguards was down to his last breaths too, his head a g
'As good as dead'?The moment Alexander's challenge hit the air, Leandro laughed maniacally, wild and unrestrained.There he stood, the proud second son of the Jackman dynasty, not even thirty and already ranked eighty-third among the Chart of Fighters.Even the seasoned fighters of the northern realms felt small in his shadow. Since his youth, he had been the golden boy, one of the mightiest in his powerful clan.The Jackman family was a northern powerhouse thanks to bruisers like him and, of course, his own iron-fisted ways."It's been ages since anyone's had the guts to talk big in front of me!"Leandro's laughter faded, and he eyed Alexander with a sneer. "So, I hear you're the one who took down the Ellis family and brought the Hart dynasty to its knees?"Let me clue you in: Next to my Jackman family, those families are small fry, not even worth mentioning!"Think you can mess with the Ellis and Harts and then step to the Jackman family? You're dreaming! And it's not just you—even
"Kill!" As Alexander stepped onto the Empyrean Slope, a monstrous wave of killing intent crashed into his mind."Hmph, you think you're the only one fierce?" he muttered coldly, unleashing his own killing intent to counter the assault.He was the Temple Lord Kane, a man who had tread through mountai
At Battleforge Summit, a place where peril lurked at every turn.As the group continued their ascent, they lost a few more members. The ancient battlefield was riddled with deadly traps and poisonous remnants. The pools along the way harbored creatures so aggressive, it was clear they were not of mo
"Ah…" Alexander yawned, waiting patiently. Without a proper map, he would probably take half a day searching for directions. Battleforge Summit, though seemingly small, had a complex terrain.Time was slipping away, and Maxwell and Crimson Wyrm Master finally reached an agreement. The two-meter-wide
Early in the next morning, Maxwell's group of 40—the weakest among them a Lord of War—gathered quietly by the lake at the back of a mountain, somewhere in Shielded Valley. They stood in silence, their expressions grave.Though many had never ventured to Battleforge Summit, they had all heard of its
"Enemy attack!"Brenda sprang to her feet, drawing her sharp blade. Tensions had been high lately, and everyone's nerves were on edge."Perfect timing! I've been waiting to kill him sooner or later!"Alexander's killing intent surged, and his battle spirit ignited.Crimson Wyrm Master was destined t
As soon as Alexander asked the question, a heavy silence fell over the chamber. The three Guardians exchanged uneasy glances, but no one uttered a word."Never mind if you don't want to say anything, I'm just curious," said Alexander, sitting down cross-legged and closing his eyes to heal his wounds
"As you wish!"Crimson Wyrm Master channeled a furious surge of power into his spear, standing firm as he built up his momentum. Having fought to this point, he knew he had to unleash his most devastating attack."Here it comes!"All eyes were locked on the impending clash, each person holding their
"You fool! Don't think you'll be the last one laughing!"The Second and Third Guardians charged forward, joining forces to deflect Crimson Wyrm's relentless assault. Even with their combined strength, they could barely withstand a few moves."Do you really think we're without reinforcements?" roared
"Heh. I wouldn't dare accept your gift!" Maxwell scoffed, his voice steady despite the looming battle. Politeness had no place in this confrontation."Oh, but I'm sure you'll appreciate it," sneered Crimson Wyrm Master, his eyes gleaming with malice as he pointed at Darko, who lay crumpled on the gr