With a heavy thud, Nick suddenly bent forward. His head was lowered, his eyes red and pleading. "Mister Kane, please, I'm begging you—stick around and clear this up before you go. If you don't, it's going to turn into an all-out slaughter."He could already see it: Oaklandia would be under siege by
"Keep your men in line. If something like this happens again, I won't be so forgiving," warned Alexander, his voice icy and harsh.He knew someone was pulling strings from the shadows, but he also knew the importance of keeping everyone in check."Yes, of course!" Nick stammered, mopping his brow, r
"What is this, Bill? A setup?" warned Alexander, dropping his sword case to the floor with a thud.He knew this was not Bill's doing. If there was a time to strike, it would have been during the meeting.It was the Oaklandians causing trouble this time, and he needed answers from them."Nobody fight
Alexander's rundown left two at the scene who fit the bill: himself and Bill.Even so, that was no straightforward case. Everyone but himself was under the lens of suspicion, any one of them a potential killer."Your breakdown's a real eye-opener, Mister Kane. It points us right where we need to go,
"Maybe I just don't get the finer points of charm. If there are no pressing matters, I'll be on my way."Alexander had shown up out of respect for the bond they once shared, but he had no patience for beating around the bush or flirtatious banter."Let's cut to the chase, then. Why did you all leave
In the royal court, where intrigue thrived like a twisted vine, Corie's decree barely left her lips when betrayal, swift and sharp, presented itself."Prince Icklay, the queen has just met with Alexander. Here's the proof, caught on my hidden camera," said a maid, handing over a smartphone with a tr
"Fine, you'll get what you want!"Alexander's voice thundered as he surged forward, sword in hand, his presence as explosive as a storm. The sharp aura of his sword sent shivers down the spine, making one tremble uncontrollably."Rargh!" Nick bellowed, his energy peaking as he gripped his dual blade
"Ah, my esteemed queen, you stoop as low as a streetwalker, yet you have the nerve to lecture me? That's a joke." Earl Monroe was brimming with insolence, showing zero respect for Corie, all while his phone was busy recording everything.The masks were off.Monroe's cronies were buzzing with their o
"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