The speaker was Percy, the underground king of Southridge City. He tried to persuade Dustin calmly. “Dustin, I’ve got a compromise. We have the hostage, so let’s have a fair fight with this guy!”“What fair fight? He’s a Sovereign Grandmaster!” Dustin roared in frustration. “If we can’t beat him, then we die together! I’ve never backed down from anyone!”He would get revenge for the humiliation Frederick wrought on him. It was better to die fighting than be beaten to a pulp by Frederick.“If it’s a fair fight, there must be conditions!” Percy said seriously. “I suggest we limit his abilities, then face him one-on-one. If he can beat all of us underground kings, he can take the woman with him.”Frederick immediately agreed. “Fine! I accept.”No matter what, he needed to ensure Jennifer’s safety.But Jennifer protested, “Frederick, you’re falling into their trap! The conditions will be so harsh they’ll kill you! You can’t agree!”“I’m the head of the family. My word is final!” F
The subordinates of the underground kings present were terrified, and exchanged wide-eyed glances."This is brutal! They’re sending Mr. Harper!""Everyone knows he’s a muscle freak. He had surgery overseas to build his monstrous body. He even took multiple injections to enhance his muscles!""They say his grip strength is a terrifying five hundred kilograms! He can bend steel bars and uproot trees with his bare hands!"Dustin cackled. “Frederick, you probably can’t even dodge Silas’s punches without your hands and feet! I look forward to seeing the horror on your face in a moment!”Frederick's expression remained blank, ignoring Dustin’s taunts.Silas swaggered up to him, towering over him, and sneered. “Remember! I’m the one who’s going to kill you! You should call me Daddy!”Then, he spat in Frederick’s face. "You’ll die a horrible death—"Before he could finish speaking, a fountain of blood shot into the air.Splat!In an instant, Silas’s massive body was severed at the
“You cheated!” everyone screamed in unison, their faces paling.Frederick sneered. “I never said I was someone who follows the rules. You’re all being unreasonable, and you expect me to play fair? That’s child’s logic!”With a cold laugh, Frederick unleashed a torrent of overwhelming energy from his body.“Run! He’s going to wipe us all out!” The crowd was struck with terror, their previous arrogance gone.But it was too late. The terrifying force engulfed them instantly.Boom!Dustin and the ten underground kings were obliterated in a split second, their blood spraying everywhere. It all happened in less than two seconds!The hundred thousand thugs were utterly stunned, their mouths hanging open in shock. The speed and brutality of the turnaround, the sudden betrayal—it all happened too fast!Amidst the blood-soaked scene, Frederick looked up and murmured, “Gavin, I’ve avenged you!” Frederick had promised to eliminate Dustin and his men to honor the sacrifice of Gavin and hi
"Alright then, I'll leave you the remaining hundred thousand men to manage. My only request is for an orderly withdrawal from Mirage City. If there is widespread chaos, you'll answer for it!" Frederick didn't want to resort to more bloodshed. Managing a hundred thousand people was already daunting, let alone a hundred thousand underground thugs. If they lost control, the consequences would be disastrous."Don't worry! I've been the underground king of Northbay City for over a decade, and I've never made a mistake. I guarantee these hundred thousand men will leave peacefully without disturbing civilians or alerting authorities," Percy reassured him.Satisfied with his assurance, Frederick turned away and left Percy to his task. He approached Jennifer and said softly, "Ms. York, it's over now. We can leave."However, Jennifer was as pale as a sheet. She stood frozen, her body stiff.Frederick sensed something was wrong. "Ms. York?" In the next moment, Jennifer collapsed, her eyes
"Did you lead a team into their base alone and engage in combat, resulting in a self-destructive attempt to take you down with them?" Frederick questioned sharply.He had sensed an ominous suspicion from the start. That was why he had given Seiryu a pill in advance, just in case. Instead, Seiryu ignored his warning and acted without informing him first.Seiryu could barely look Frederick in the eye now. He lowered his head in apology. "I'm sorry, Lord Hades. I… I was eager to achieve results. I didn't expect so many big players, which led to heavy casualties among my men. It was an 80% casualty rate—I take full responsibility for it. I failed them!"The strong-willed man choked up and began to weep, covering his face. Even seasoned soldiers couldn't remain indifferent after witnessing many of their comrades fall.Frederick sighed helplessly. "Back in the Northern Frontier, I told you, you were too young and hot-headed. Since you climbed to the top as a war god at a young age, you
"Lord Hades, canceling the Divine Healer Championship is probably wishful thinking," Seiryu said with a wry smile. "This tournament has been a tradition in Drakonia for centuries. It involves people from all walks of life, and is backed by strong support from the Senate. Even with my reputation, I'm afraid...""Then we'll use my reputation, the Dark Monarch's!" Frederick declared firmly.Seiryu still looked hesitant. "The Dark Monarch's reputation was unparalleled. However, the medical community in Drakonia is quite independent and doesn't heed anyone's commands. Just presenting a document may not convince them. Moreover, the information about Organization V involves national security secrets that can't be disclosed."A shadow fell over Frederick's face. "So we can't stop the Divine Healer Championship from proceeding as scheduled?""That's right," Seiryu confirmed. Knowing what would happen but unable to avoid it was frustrating. "Lord Hades, once I've recovered, I'll head to
Because of Xavier's natural degeneration, Frederick had forced the entire York family to yield. He even made Xavier kneel to him.The York family's dignity was shattered. From that moment on, Xavier spared no expense, spending all his wealth to find doctors who could cure this condition.Finally, he found two renowned doctors from the Northern Frontier. They were apprentices of the famous Hex Healer, Ellis Thorn, and top-tier practitioners in hex healing. They claimed they could completely cure his natural degeneration using their unique hex therapy.Upon hearing the news, Zeke and Zacharias cheered enthusiastically. "Congratulations, Dad! We're so happy for you!" Xavier had previously stated that if he died from his illness, he wouldn't leave a penny to his sons. With his recovery, there was a chance to sweet-talk the old man into revising his will.Zeke clenched his teeth. "Dad, shouldn't we punish Frederick and Jennifer now that he has no leverage against us?"The younger mem
"Ms. York, let me explain. As you know, Aerowind Enterprise has been actively recruiting lately. With all the new assistants coming in, there's bound to be more physical contact..." Frederick explained sheepishly.Jennifer cut him off. "But why do you smell like Jasmine's favorite perfume, the exclusive luxury brand Ethereal Essence? Don't tell me someone else uses that scent too?"This brand was only available to select customers, with each person having a personalized fragrance. That meant only Jasmine had this particular perfume.Frederick was at a loss for words. His emotional intelligence was clearly lacking, and Jennifer had him cornered."No comeback?" Jennifer smirked. "Then you're on toilet duty for ten days!"Frederick was surprised. "Only ten days?" Normally, Jennifer would explode if she knew he was involved with another woman. Why was she so generous this time?"Don't get me wrong! I've given Jasmine permission to get close to you. Knowing your nature, I don't beli