Thump! With a casual flex, Alexander flipped the mattress, revealing two cloth bags.There they were—the relics, just like that.Adrian was seething. Why had he reacted so strongly, giving it all away?Alexander ignored them both, reaching for the bags to check the contents.In that turning moment,
Alexander sensed trouble, Gunter was likely grappling with some heavy stuff, and it was throwing him off balance."Let's eat. I'll catch up with him later," Alexander suggested, unveiling the breakfast spread—an egg, a grilled sausage, two slices of bread, and two cherry-sized Ruby Lotus."Tiny toma
"You don't need to know who we are. Just understand that if you don't fight back, you'll suffer less."The stranger's voice was cautious, giving nothing away even though they seemed sure of their win.As he spoke, one of them stepped forward, hand outstretched toward Gunter.A flash of steel, and Gu
Instead of heading to the New Chesire Group building, Alexander brought Gunter to Muse Hotel for a lavish banquet.The feast was a send-off for Gunter, who was bound to return to Oaklandia soon.With some time to spare before the family's arrival, Alexander got to work on his plan to aid Gunter. He
Come morning, the family scattered for the day after breakfast. Alexander headed out with Gunter in tow.The docks, once crawling with attackers, might still hold a few secrets."Mister Kane, isn't it a bit late to check it out? If there were any cronies, they'd be long gone by now," said Gunter, vo
Alexander turned his gaze to Gunter, but Gunter just shook his head, clueless about that mysterious power.Alexander had no choice but to press for details. "Out with it. Where's this Global Trader?""I swear, I don't know!" The leader's face twisted with the knowledge that his answer would not sit
The duo from the Global Trader eyed Hawkins' departing group warily, scanning the area before they untied Gunter."Get him into these clothes," the man commanded, flinging a pile of fabric to the ground."Why is it always me doing the grunt work?" the woman griped, her annoyance bubbling over as she
"Sheep Village, the animal market!" The guy from the Twin Shadows cut to the chase, confessing where the exchange was going down.They had no choice. Alexander was a force to be reckoned with, and any attempt to fight back was just spinning their wheels."Right on!" Alexander nodded, pleased, eyeing
"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