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"Nothing at all!" Howard replied with a gentle smile and a shake of his head. "It just popped into my mind, so I thought I'd ask."As he spoke, he took the pendant from Talia, examining it closely, yet nothing seemed out of the ordinary."This pendant means something special to you, doesn't it?" Talia asked with a knowing smile. "Here, I'm giving it back to its rightful owner. Just make sure you don't lose it, okay?"She was no fool. She did not buy for a second that the pendant had just randomly come to Howard's mind.She could read the truth in his eyes. It brought back the memory from five years ago when Howard, on the brink of unconsciousness, had gripped the pendant as if he feared losing it more than anything.She had meant to give it back to him a couple of days ago, but life got in the way, and it slipped her mind."Thanks, love," Howard said with a smile. "It does hold a special place in my heart. I'll explain it to you one day, alright?"He never expected Talia to offe
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Yoel could feel the internal constraints beginning to give way, catching a glimpse of hope on the horizon."Stay focused!" Howard's voice cut through the tension."Mm!" Yoel nodded, his mind laser-focused, as he engaged his inner discipline, energy coursing through him.Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!The air around them turned vicious with the energy of unseen blades, leaving deep, alarming gashes not only on the pavilion's pillars but also on the trunks of nearby Honey Locust trees."Break!" After another stretch of 10 minutes, Howard commanded in a resonant tone, pulling back his hand.In an instant, a forceful burst of energy erupted from Yoel, sending the pavilion crumbling to the ground as if it were made of tissue paper. The grass was uprooted and flung skyward, tree trunks snapped, and a whirlwind of withered leaves filled the air.As the wave of energy subsided, Yoel exhaled a heavy breath of stale air and opened his eyes, a spark of triumph dancing in his gaze."Two levels at
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In Ciolara, a zone under strict control, an office became the setting for a quiet encounter.An elderly man in simple attire sat comfortably on a couch, his presence commanding the room.The door opened. In walked another elder, Ezra Taylor, with a teacup in hand."Take a seat," the first man said, nodding toward the couch.Ezra settled in and asked, "What's on your mind?""You've caught wind of the kid's latest feat, right?" The man in plain clothes offered Ezra a cigarette."This is the outcome you were hoping for, wasn't it?" Ezra replied calmly, accepting the smoke."Why can't you ever just give a straight answer?" The man shot Ezra with a sharp look."Have I ever been wrong?" Ezra retorted, lighting up and inhaling deeply."Ever since he set foot in Mendorra, you've been two steps ahead. You sly old fox!""I've always had his best interests at heart," the man said, taking a drag himself. "However, there's something you might not have heard.""What's that?" Ezra leaned i
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"What's the deal with Donovan's spot? Can't just leave it empty like this. Xander's not cutting it in the East District, it's starting to spiral.""We're still hashing out the plan," the old man replied. "Some are saying to split the East District in two. Others want to lump it with the West District, keep it all under one roof.""What's your take?" Ezra asked."Power comes with responsibility, and standing out can bring trouble. Might not be the best for him," the old man said, his tone even."You're thinking too much. From what I know of him, he wouldn't take the East District even if you handed it to him on a silver platter," Ezra shot back."I'm well aware," the old man nodded.After he finished her thought, he stared off into the distance, a contemplative look on his face."I might just have the right person for the job, but it's up to him to decide if he's up for it."It was Talia's third day at the Swanson Group, whose offices were nestled in the bustling downtown of Men
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"After last quarter's meeting, your marketing team promised confidently that you could secure an eighty percent payment collection rate. So, what happened?"Don't you realize that if this keeps up, our company's cash flow will be on the edge, ready to snap?""Ms. Coleman, Ms. Jenkins has only been with us for three days. She's not up to speed on all this yet," Nance interjected, rising to her feet."Is that supposed to be an excuse? If she's in that role, she needs to own it!" Yazmine cut her off."If we let every newbie off the hook, then with your department's rapid turnover, who's going to manage our sales and ensure we get paid?""But..." Nance began again."Ms. Coleman, good to meet you!" Talia cut in before Nance could finish, standing up."I've reviewed some reports over the last couple of days, and yes, our collection rates have been low. However, I assure you that from this quarter on, we'll push it past eighty percent.""Talk is cheap!" Yazmine scoffed. "The last thre
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"The man Yazmine mentioned, Larry Gabrick, is the Executive VP. He's been away on business, so you haven't crossed paths yet. He's a notorious creep, using his clout in Mendorra to harass the women here at the office."Several colleagues have fallen victim to him, and the three managers before you were all ousted for standing up to his predatory behavior."And Yazmine? She's so overbearing because she's tight with him!""Huh?" Talia was taken aback again. "And the General Manager, Ms. Radanov, just lets this happen?""Ms. Radanov is in a tough spot herself. She's just a hired executive, and Mr. Gabrick doesn't even give her a second thought," Nance explained.Nance's phone rang at that moment, her expression shifting as she checked the caller ID."Got it," she said after the call, inhaling deeply before turning to Talia. "Larry summoned me to his office.""Did he ever...you know, come onto you before?" Talia asked, her brow furrowed with concern.Nance nodded grimly. "A couple
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It took less than a minute for Kenny to see Talia's picture on the screen and start choking on his coffee, tears welling up in his eyes."Mr. Carter, are you alright?" Lacee asked, her surprise evident.Sure, Talia was a looker, but it was not like she was a showstopper. She could not help but silently judge Kenny. For someone of his stature to lose composure over a pretty face seemed beneath him."Does she...work here?" Kenny managed to get out between coughs."Yes, Ms. Jenkins is a recent hire, just three days in," Lacee said, a bit puzzled. "Mr. Carter, do you know Ms. Jenkins?"As Kenny spoke, Lacee realized she might have misread the situation.Kenny took a deep, silent breath, trying to compose himself.Before that incident, he had casually asked Howard if they should just slot Talia into a position at Oceania Group's Mendorra branch. Howard's response was clear: Talia wanted to land a job on her own merit, not ride in on someone else's coattails. Thus, he did not give it
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"Mr. Gabrick, Nance is on my team. From now on, I'd appreciate it if you'd come to me with any work plans, and I'll handle the delegation," Talia said, trying to ignore the discomfort his gaze caused her."Wow. Only a few days in and already pulling rank?" Larry's eyes narrowed with a hint of challenge."This isn't about rank. It's standard operating procedure," Talia shot back, her voice icy. "I expect you to respect that and not go over my head to assign tasks to my team.""Someone's feeling authoritative," Yazmine chimed in, entering the office with a quick, judgmental glance at Talia. "You dodge the department's targets, claiming you're too new to know better. And now, here you are, grabbing for power. You're quite the revelation.""Ms. Coleman, I'm in the middle of a conversation with Mr. Gabrick, which doesn't concern the finance department, last I checked," Talia said, her brow furrowing in annoyance."Oh, please," Yazmine scoffed, her voice dripping with disdain. "You're a
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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
