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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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Sawyer was mid-sentence when his phone erupted with a ring. Glancing at the caller ID, he saw his son's name flash on the screen. With a slight frown, he dismissed the call with a swift tap.Yet, as he was about to set the phone aside, it rang out once more."Sorry, Mr. Holt, I need to take this," Sawyer said, his brow furrowing once again."Go ahead, Mr. Stewart, don't mind me," Layton offered, lighting a cigar and drawing in the smoke."What's going on?" Sawyer's voice was firm as he answered the call."Dad, someone's after me..." Joseph's panicked voice crackled through the speaker. "If you're not at the office in thirty minutes, you'll never see me again...""What!?" Sawyer's shock was palpable. "What's happening?"Whatever Joseph relayed over the phone left Sawyer visibly upset. "He'd better wait—I'm on my way!"He ended the call and faced Layton. "Mr. Holt, I apologize, but my son's in trouble. I have to go now. We'll catch up another time.""Who'd dare cross your son in
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Sawyer was in full-blown panic mode.On his way over, he had asked Layton about who Howard was, and Layton's one question sent him spiraling into despair."How does the Stewart family stack up against the Austins, the Francises, and the Blakes?" Layton had asked.He was not an idiot. The meaning behind Layton's question was loud and clear.He could never have guessed that his son would mess with someone of such a high caliber, someone who could drag the Stewart family down the same path as the three major families!"Did you come to beg for mercy on his behalf?" Howard ignored Sawyer, turning his gaze to Layton and speaking with a calm detachment."I wouldn't dare!" Layton shuddered, then bowed deeply. "I just got wind of the trouble here and thought I'd check if you needed anything."To Layton, Howard was like a deity, not to mention he owed the man his life. The last thing he wanted was to cross him."Alright, you'll take care of this," Howard said calmly."Talia was here for
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"Everything okay with Ms. Talia Jenkins?" Layton inquired respectfully."Did Sawyer seek you out to help boost the Stewarts to Mendorra's top-tier elite?" Howard asked, his voice composed and detached."He had that in mind, but I didn't bite," Layton was quick to assure him.Howard gave a small nod. "Greed's a bottomless pit. History's full of big shots brought down by their own wild dreams.""I'll take your words to heart, Master Howard," Layton responded with due reverence."Alright then, we're done here." Howard gestured dismissively and made his way to his car.The next dawn came…Every newspaper and magazine in Mendorra blared the same headline, while the online world buzzed with the breaking story.As expected, the news hooked everyone right off the bat.It announced that the Brilliance Beyond, the talk of Mareno City just two days prior and given away at no cost, was set to make its grand appearance in Mendorra the following evening.That time, the doors were wide open
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Just yesterday morning, Yuffie was lounging in bed when that headline hit her like a ton of bricks. Brilliance Beyond was coming to Mendorra, and not a dime for the pleasure was charged. It was enough to make her heart skip a beat.She was just as buzzed to find out which lucky lady would snag the ultimate prize—a marriage proposal gift nothing short of legendary.After they finished breakfast yesterday, she picked up the phone and dialed Howard, wondering if he could pull some strings at Mendorra Tower for a prime viewing spot.Howard was all in, thrilled that things were playing out just as he had hoped.The Holdens and Talia were against the idea. They could picture the swarms of people, and with little Riley to think about, it seemed like a hassle.However, Howard had a card up his sleeve. He sent word through Yuffie, telling them to ditch their worries. He would snag them a VIP spot, far from the madding crowd.That settled it. The Holdens agreed to go, if only to soak up th
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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
