Owen did not waste any time.At 3 p.m., a plane from the north made its descent into Zabaleta International Airport.Its approach was marked by the sound of rushing air. Four burly men strode out in a single file, their faces as unmemorable as anyone would find on farmers across the countryside.How
"Wanda is about to hit the stage in two minutes."In a shadowy corner of the arena, a hulking figure in a black trench coat clutched a big jug of 'mineral water', his voice a gravelly whisper. "Miss Sacco wants a bonfire before the show kicks off."His partner, cloaked in black, gave a slow nod. The
"You got them?"At the front row of the concert venue, Amber's face brightened as Alexander came back. "No more troublemakers, right? And...where did you take them?"The dead need not be kept. They were to be discarded, forgotten."No need to worry about that."Alexander kept it brief, tenderly taki
At the stroke of midnight, in the Zabaleta Hotel's most opulent presidential suite, the silence of the top floor was guarded by two figures known as Golden Wolf and Silver Fire.They were not alone in their vigil. Owen had arranged a team of 10 bodyguards to ensure Alice's safety, rotating shifts to
Silver Fire was gone.The once formidable master of energy transformation had not even caught a glimpse of Alexander's move, nor had he time to scream. In an instant, the black spikes' crushing power obliterated his insides, and he dropped dead without a second's delay.The gap in their power was st
In the hotel corridor, a gruesome scene unfolded as blood and gore splattered everywhere.The first bodyguard's move was the signal, and the rest followed suit without a second thought.One snatched up a sinister-looking black spike, another brandished a rubber baton. Together, they unleashed a fren
In stark contrast to the Redwine family's power plays, the Chesire family's Baltimore Mansion in Ol' Mare was a picture of bliss and harmony."You're Alex's kin, right? You can't be much older than me, surely one of his seniors!"Susanne, bustling with hospitality, offered tea and refreshments to th
Time had a way of slipping by unnoticed. Just like that, a week had zipped past.The events that had shaken the North and Ol' Mare had not even caused a ripple in Zabaleta."Zabaleta is as quiet as a graveyard. The second-in-command death didn't make a splash," Dallas, the big boss of the Redwine fa
"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