"This can't be happening..."In the grand lobby of the Ol' Mare Seaside Grand Hotel, Blaine's hands shook uncontrollably as he gazed at the iron saber stuck in the wall, his eyes glazed over in shock.Was Alexander that powerful?The rough-hewn iron saber, a Saunders family relic, was known to be sh
Roslyn's face drained of color at the sight of the three elders.The heads of the three great families.In the bustling city of Zabaleta, home to millions, those were the men at the top: Cingen Saunders, Harrey Campbell, and Hank Ledger.Flanked by their family's envoys and a cadre of top-notch body
Apologize to Alexander? Their 'one and only' shot?Hank and Harrey shared a look and then burst into raucous laughter, their cackles echoing with wild abandon.As patriarchs of two mighty houses, they had braved many storms. They commanded respect from every corner of society and the underworld alik
The sounds of bodies collapsing echoed in quick succession until the lobby fell into a deathly silence.Moments before, the Ledger and Campbell families had strutted about with unchecked arrogance. In an instant, their reign came to a catastrophic end. Their finest warriors lay lifeless, their bodie
Alexander was blissfully unaware of the drama unfolding among the elite families up north. Even if he had a clue, it would not have fazed him one bit.By the next morning, the tremors that shook the Zabaleta's three major families had settled down. Over at Ol' Mare, life was smooth sailing, and the
Could that foul-mouthed woman really be Miss Chesire's aunt?The bodyguards shared a look, then faced Carmela again, unswayed. "Apologies, but family or not, rules are rules. Minister Kane's orders—no invite, no entry.""You'll regret this!"Carmela was livid, yanking out her phone to call Susanne.
Patrick had never been particularly fond of Carmela and Gavin, but Cirroc was a different story. The kid was young and not really tangled up in the family drama. Patrick figured he would cut him some slack.He gave Cirroc a once-over and mused, "So, Cirroc, what did you study while you were abroad?
With Coral came her parents, Amber's Uncle Kolten and Jazzy Patel.They were the salt of the earth, carrying bags of vegetables. After greeting Patrick and the rest, they offered a bashful smile and said, "Brother-in-law, we didn't bring anything fancy, just these veggies...""Here, let me help with
"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