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"Seems like you two can't help but run your mouths!" Howard cut Kenny off. "Tonight, when we get to Mendorra, I'll make sure you two get to 'unwind'."The Judge gasped and froze at this. "Sir, I swear I didn't say a word. It was all Kenny spouting off!""Lord Judge, my man," Kenny said with a shiver, giving the Judge a look of disbelief."Not up for a little 'unwinding'?" Howard cut in again. "Fine, I've got a job for you.""What's the job?" they asked in unison."You've got three days to pull off the perfect proposal for Talia. Make her happy, and I'll let this slide," Howard said with a sly grin."Is that all?" Kenny perked up. "You can count on me, Master Howard. Talia's gonna be over the moon, I promise!""Excellent," Howard nodded. "Three days from now, I'm popping the question to Talia!"The next day, at the crack of dawn, the Oceania Group's Mendorra office was buzzing.Nearly 200 managers filled a massive conference room, each with a steaming cup of coffee or tea at th
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As Yoel and his colleagues were happily engrossed in their work, Howard made his way to Talia's house."Daddy!" Riley rushed toward him."Have you been good?" Howard scooped her up, smiling."You bet! I've been super good, and Grandma and Grandpa are loving me more every day!" boasted Riley with a wide grin."Is that right?" Howard laughed, ruffling her hair affectionately.He then spotted Holden emerging from a room and called out, "Hey, Dad!""Howard, good to see you!" Holden greeted him with open arms."Howard, where's Yoel? He didn't come with you?" Kaylee emerged from the kitchen, her smile warm and welcoming."Hey, Mom!" Howard replied cheerfully. "He's tied up with something else right now.""Well, tell him to join us for dinner tonight. I've whipped up some chicken soup for you all," Kaylee offered with a loving smile."Will do!" Howard chuckled. "Thanks, Mom!""Howard, there's some big news. Wanna hear it?"Yuffie burst out of her room, her voice booming with excit
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"Then, out of nowhere, three master martial artists showed up and saved the day. They took down the hit squad that was after the necklace," Yuffie said, her eyes wide with awe. "Word is, those guys were fearless—even bullets didn't faze them!""Really that good?" Howard played along, raising an eyebrow."Totally!" Yuffie bobbed her head enthusiastically. "Everyone's buzzing about it, trying to dig up who these mystery heroes are.""Too bad the security tapes got snatched up by the bigwigs," she continued with a sigh."And with all the chaos, nobody thought to snap a pic with their phones. If they had, we'd know who they were by now!""Would we?" Howard chuckled, masking his own nerves. He had a proposal to plan and secrets to keep."I'm dying to find out who they are, how they're so kick-butt!" Yuffie blinked rapidly, starstruck."Get over your crush, will you?" Talia chided, rolling her eyes.She paused, a thought crossing her mind, and turned to Howard. "Hey, Howard, are you
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"Good morning! I'm here for an interview. I've got a time set up with Ms. Baack from HR," Talia informed the receptionist as she approached the front desk."Could I get your last name?" the receptionist asked, momentarily pausing her work to give Talia her full attention."I'm Ms. Talia Jenkins.""Sure thing. Just hang tight for a second!"A couple of minutes later, the receptionist, fresh off the phone, ushered Talia to a cozy conference room on the eighth floor."Ms. Talia Jenkins, Ms. Baack will be with you in a jiffy!""Thanks!" Talia said, settling into her chair with a nod.In about five minutes, a woman in a crisp uniform strode in.She was a young thing, not yet thirty, with a pretty face and just a touch of makeup that made her stunning figure stand out even more in her uniform."You're Ms. Talia Jenkins, right?" Sophia Baack sat across from Talia, her eyes lighting up with a spark of surprise at Talia's beauty."That's me!" Talia stood and greeted her warmly. "You m
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"Ms. Talia Jenkins, this wine's a special import from a friend overseas. It's exceptional. Please, have a sip.""Sorry, Mr. Stewart, but I don't drink," Talia said, her brows creasing once more."Ms. Talia Jenkins, can't you make an exception?" Joseph's voice was composed, almost detached."I apologize, but alcohol doesn't agree with me," Talia replied."Ms. Talia Jenkins, I must say I'm disappointed," interjected Sophia, who had been observing quietly."You're interviewing for a marketing role, and you don't know the first thing about business manners? When Mr. Stewart offers you a drink, it's polite to at least pretend to consider it.""Ms. Baack, I..." Talia began but was cut off."Let's cut to the chase, Ms. Talia Jenkins," Joseph said, his gaze lingering on Talia's striking features, his patience wearing thin.As he spoke, he casually lifted a check from the coffee table and extended it toward Talia."I was smitten with you from the moment I saw you, Ms. Talia Jenkins. If
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With a violent rip, Joseph yanked at the buttons of Talia's blazer, popping them off one by one, his hands then clawing at the shirt beneath.Sophia, ever the opportunist, grabbed a camera from the desk and began recording the scene."Let go, you creep!"Talia fought back with all her might, and in a moment of distraction, she managed to shove Joseph off balance, sending him tumbling to the floor. She seized the chance and bolted for the door.Joseph dusted himself off, a smirk playing on his lips. "I've got to say, I do have a thing for strong-willed women like you. Makes the chase all the more rewarding.""Stay back...don't come any closer..." Talia's voice quivered as she yanked at the doorknob, trying to escape."Futile efforts, darling. You're not walking out of this office without my say-so," Joseph said, closing in on her."Get away from me, you jerk... Just back off!" Talia scrambled into a corner, seeking refuge."Time's running out, sweetheart. My patience isn't endle
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"No matter who you are or what you can do, I promise you this: You're finished. You're completely finished. I'll see to it that you're done for!"And Talia, you traitor, you'll be begging me before I'm through with you!" With that, he snatched up the phone and punched in a series of numbers. Someone picked up on the other end, and he roared into the mouthpiece, "Where on earth is security? Get them to my office now!"He slammed the phone down without waiting for an answer."Talia, let's get you out of here first," Howard said, ignoring the others as he steadied the still-shaking Talia and headed for the door.He already decided Joseph and Sophia's fate, but he could not execute them in front of Talia."Hey, if you're brave enough, don't you dare leave!" Joseph yelled with fury.He thought about stopping them, but the thought of Howard's capabilities sent a chill down his spine."Relax, I'll be right back," Howard said with a stern voice.Five minutes later, Howard and Talia w
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Crash!Joseph hit the floor hard, trembling. Sweat poured down his face, his expression one of sheer terror. He could not wrap his head around the fact that Howard had actually killed Sophia."I... I was wrong, so very wrong... Please, I'm begging you to spare my life..." His voice was shaky as he begged for mercy.He had no doubt that Howard would just as easily end his life too."You're the Stewart family's big shot, huh?" Howard settled on the sofa and calmly said, "You've got thirty minutes. Call your folks to come get you."With that, he pulled out a cigarette, lit it up, and took a puff.Joseph's eyes flickered with desperate hope as he fumbled for his phone and dialed frantically.At the same time, since Talia had walked into that office, the head of the Mendorra Stewart family, Sawyer Stewart, was sitting in a grand hall of a Harrington estate, waiting for an audience. That estate belonged to Layton, the underground king of Mendorra.Sawyer was there for one reason: to
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"And look at that bracelet, it's stunning! Oh, and the compact has such a unique charm! Should we get one of each to decorate our homes?""Yuffie, you're still in school. How can you afford all this?" Talia chided gently. "You have a hundred fifty-dollar budget. Spend more, and it's coming out of your allowance.""What? Only a hundred fifty dollars? You're being too tight-fisted, sis!" Yuffie's complaint was lighthearted as she playfully turned to Howard. "Howard...""Don't even think about it. His wallet is in my hands!" Talia cut her off, fully aware of her little sister's ploy."Fine..." Yuffie's pout was all in good fun."Haha! It's not every day we get to do this, honey. If Yuffie finds something she loves, let's get it for her. Who knows if it'll be here next time?" Howard chuckled."Yay! You're the best, bro-in-law!" Yuffie cheered, her face lighting up with joy."You're just making her more spoiled!" Talia gave Howard a playful eye roll and turned her attention away from
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Howard's willingness to visit the antique market was not solely to assist the sisters in their quest for a legendary blade. Such weapons were treasures often stumbled upon by chance, rarely found by those who sought them.His real intent was to immerse the sisters in the rich culture of the martial arts clans they were then a part of. More exposure to the ways of the warrior guilds could only benefit them on their chosen path.The following morning, Howard's group of five set off in the direction of Nathanael. Talia and Yuffie buzzed with excitement throughout the journey, their minds alive with wonder.Nathanael, nestled in the mountains to the northeast of Mendorra and a couple hundred kilometers away, awaited them.By 10 a.m., they arrived, parking at the gates of a sprawling estate on the city's outskirts—the site of the famed market.Stepping out, they were greeted by a lively throng at the estate's entrance, many adorned in traditional robes, weapons hanging from their belts
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"And that's not all. They might even be a bona fide king-level warrior." Howard's brow furrowed with uncertainty."It looks like The Dark World is a whole lot more tangled than we thought," Yoel mused aloud.Then, turning back to Howard, he inquired, "Sir, did the old man ever share anything with you about The Dark World?""Not a word," Howard replied, shaking his head."Sir, do you think our mystery person could be from one of the elite families or sects, maybe just there on some errand?" Mystical Chubby chimed in.His speculation was not unfounded. Most of the king-level warriors from Rackaham were known to hail from the secretive clans and sects."It's unlikely." Howard dismissed the idea with another shake of his head. "From what Sabertooth described, our guy seems to know The Dark World like the back of his hand.""Who's that supposed to be?" Mystical Chubby scrunched his brow in confusion."Let it go for now. We'll head back to The Dark World in a little while," said Howa
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"Um..." Blood Rakshasa nodded, the woman's earlier words still ringing in her head."Sir... Sir, was what you said earlier true?" Blood Rakshasa asked Sabertooth, her voice barely above a whisper."What did I say?" Sabertooth looked puzzled for a moment."You said... You said next time, we'd go back home together to get married..." Blood Rakshasa's cheeks turned a soft pink."Hehe, absolutely," Sabertooth chuckled, his smile warm and genuine. "The boss gave me the order, and I've given my word."Blood Rakshasa's smile was shy but filled with joy.Soon after, Qemal strode in."Sabertooth, I've tracked down the hideout of the Slaying Heaven Palace," Qemal announced upon arrival."Is that so?" Sabertooth's eyes sparkled with anticipation. "Tell the crew to take a two-hour breather, then we move out!"The Slaying Heaven Palace's goons had nearly wiped out them today. Payback was due.With the Palace's top fighters gone, the rest were hardly a threat. It was time to cross the Slay
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"Shadow Demon Shrine?" The woman's brow creased for a moment, but she quickly dropped the subject.She then turned to Sabertooth and observed, "You and your group have the vibe of soldiers. You're not originally from The Dark World, are you?""Speaking to our savior," Sabertooth gave a respectful nod, "we were part of the Rackaham Western Region's military before we came here."He was open with the woman who had saved over a hundred of his comrades."The Western Region's military?" The woman paused, a hint of recognition in her voice, "You're with the Blood Shadow Force?""That's us," Sabertooth confirmed with another bow."Is your leader the King of the West, Master Howard?" she inquired further."You know my boss?" Sabertooth looked surprised."Not personally, but I've heard the name," the woman replied with a shake of her head. "What's he got you doing in The Dark World?""Over the past couple of years, the world's heavy hitters have been funneling their muscle and resource
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"You'll live to regret this, Dark Demon Lord!" Blood Rakshasa declared, locking eyes with her adversary. "Kill us, and Master Howard will avenge us by wiping out every last one of you in your cursed palace...""Ha! That Master Howard of yours better think twice before stepping into The Dark World again, or it'll be his grave!" The Dark Demon Lord mocked with an icy laugh."You're the fool!" Sabertooth growled. "No one in The Dark World has been born who can take down our boss. Your time's coming!""Is that so?" The Dark Demon Lord sneered with disdain. "You're clueless, all of you. You have no idea how powerful the Shadow Demon Shrine truly is!""Enough babbling. Time to end this. I'll send you both to join your boss," he declared, his presence intensifying as he prepared to strike them down."I love you," Blood Rakshasa whispered, her eyes closing."No, don't!" Qemal and others shouted in despair.Then there was a thunderous boom.However, the expected tragedy did not unfold.
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Sabertooth sneered, watching the man's futile efforts. "You're such a fool!"He then declared solemnly, "Blood Shadow Technique, second form, Sky Slash!"With those words, he summoned all his strength, his saber carving a fierce arc of light through the air, striking like thunder at his foe.The Blood Shadow Technique was known for turning the tides against stronger adversaries.The white-haired elder's eyes narrowed in alarm. Caught mid-leap, he desperately wanted to dodge but could not. The saber's light bore down on him, a chilling aura of death shrouding him completely.In that instant, a wave of energy crashed through the air like a tidal wave, bringing a howling gale with it.Crash!Suddenly, Sabertooth was hurled away like a shell fired from a gun, blood spraying from his mouth as he flew, before he slammed into the earth, leaving a huge crater and falling silent."Sabertooth!" Blood Rakshasa's shout pierced the chaos as she spun and dashed to his side.She barely made
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The man in black was sent hurtling through the air, slamming into the ground with such force that he lay there motionlessly, struggling to rise. A gaping wound, carved by the relentless sword, oozed blood profusely from his abdomen."What in the world is that sword technique?" he gasped after a torturous effort to stand, his face ashen.He had underestimated Blood Rakshasa's swordplay. Since her breakthrough to a higher echelon of mastery, her blade's might had surged, utterly dominating her seasoned adversary."The Sword Without a Name," Blood Rakshasa declared icily.Without wasting another second, she launched another assault. Sabertooth was in dire straits, and she was determined to aid him.Her blade danced again, weaving a web of sword energy that shot toward the white-haired elder, ensnaring him in an instant.The old man's eyes narrowed in a flash of panic, realizing he was trapped with no way out."This is it!" he snarled, brandishing his blade and lunging forward.How
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With a thunderous explosion of energy, Blood Rakshasa's power surged, forcing the old man before her to stagger back in disbelief."Impossible! Have you broken through?" he gasped, steadying himself, his face a mask of astonishment."You bet I have!" Blood Rakshasa's face lit up with triumph.She had done it, just as the old man had surmised. Amid her swordplay, she felt a dormant core energy within her erupt, catapulting her to the zenith of martial knight at peak mastery stage.Master Howard's words rang in her head. The core energy left in her by a once-mighty warrior was too much to absorb at once. Back in that cave, she only managed a minor mastery in martial knight. However, Howard had predicted further advancements, and he was right."Let's see if you can handle a few more of my strikes!" Blood Rakshasa challenged, her spirit soaring not just from her newfound strength but also from a deeper connection to her swordsmanship."Bring it on!" the old man bellowed, his blade re
