About half an hour later, in the office building of the SKR news agency...Amber and Cheryl had been fidgeting anxiously ever since Alexander left their side."No need to worry." Ernie poured a glass of warm water for each of them and assured them, "Miss Chesire, Miss Anker, Mister Kane is a man cap
About half an hour later in Ishikari City.The sky turned dark much faster by 7 p.m. as it was almost the end of the year. Near the shoreline of Ishikari City, an artificial wooden bridge stretched over 300 meters into the sea, connecting it to a mansion.The mansion seemed to be on a man-made islan
At 10 a.m. the next day, the scene was set at the High Street Cafe, just like the day before. The same elegant room on the ground floor, the same Infiniti sedan with its bulletproof charm parked outside. Today, though, Ladonna Nagorski was not alone; her brother Raimundo was with her."Mister Kane,
"Your Lordship."The mood was tense inside the Mercedes-Benz. Green Dragon spoke in a hushed tone, "Forgive my boldness, but the move the Nagorski siblings pulled... It's straight out of the Holy Jade Amulet's martial playbook."Alexander, seated beside him, gave a slow nod of acknowledgment.Whethe
Elsewhere, in Mikasa City's Cherry Blossoms Inn.In a room on the fourth floor, Alexander and the Green Dragon sat facing each other. They dissected the Nagorski siblings' tactics, including their encounter with the semi-Empyrean 'Cirantaka' at the Beachfront villa.It was clear that their edge came
The following day, around noon, on the northwest coast, the sandy shores of North Sea Island were the stage.Takuya had gone all out, erecting a makeshift pavilion on the beach. A white canopy was draped to create a cozy nook, and a table was set up complete with all the fixings. He and Iacapo sat i
Elsewhere.Alexander's bulletproof Mercedes-Benz tore down the coastal highway of North Sea Island, a blur against the ocean backdrop."Your Lordship?"The Green Dragon Duke of War, seated in the back, peered out at the swiftly passing landscape, a hint of confusion in his voice. "Are we heading tow
At the Dourado family's serene hot spring retreat, Takuya and Iacapo sat facing each other at the end of a quaint wooden bridge, idly fiddling with a calligraphy brush, their eyes occasionally betraying a hint of lethal intent."Grandfather," Iacapo began, casting a brief look at the nearby springs
"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