Even Zoey was terrified of Frederick's current state. She struggled desperately as if drowning, waving her hands and crying out, "Help! Help! Someone save me! Kill him!"However, the one who greeted her was a bloodstained Percy.He reported, "Mr. Lester, the bar owner has committed suicide."Percy's words left Zoey pale and dumbfounded."He's dead? How is that possible? Raindrop Retreat has such a big backing! He still has so many people under him!" she screeched. Percy immediately countered, "All of his men have been taken out, including his backer, who was some underground big shot. We’ve dealt with them quietly as well."Zoey's eyes widened in disbelief, and she practically stopped breathing.Dead…? All of them dead?Suddenly, as if clutching at her last straw, she screeched, "I’m the York family's lady! If you touch me, you'll be at war with the Yorks! You can't afford to offend them!"Xavier had previously promised her that if she helped deal with Jennifer, he would let
"What the hell? The Crimson Robe Society is just a bunch of privileged people enjoying themselves!" Frederick furrowed his brow. "Percy, gather your men and wipe them out in Centropolis!"Boom!Upon hearing this, Percy immediately trembled and knelt, tears streaming down his face. "Mr. Lester, if we touch the Crimson Robe Society, all of us will meet a terrible end! We're proficient in Savant Arts, and it's easy to bully the common folk. But going head-to-head with the Crimson Robe Society is a surefire way to doom!"Zoey laughed manically. "Once Jennifer is with the Crimson Robe Society, she'll become a plaything for those big shots. She would be better off dead! There's no chance of survival!"Frederick erupted in anger, and kicked her head-on. The kick ripped Zoey open, spilling her intestines and scattering her brain across the floor. The sight caused many onlookers to bend over and vomit."You guys are useless! I'll handle this myself!" Frederick growled, and he stormed off
"Conditions?" Frederick was stunned. Then, he said in resignation, "Tell me what they are.""Kill your two women, Jennifer and Jasmine," Liana hissed through gritted teeth.Frederick was shocked. She had laid bare his secrets, knowing even about Jennifer and Jasmine! He could only shake his head. "Sorry, that's something I can't comply with.""Fine, then marry me!" Liana demanded.Frederick felt awkward. "Could you propose something more reasonable? Your conditions are too extreme!"Liana teased, "Oh? I didn't expect you to feel embarrassed, Lord Hades! I've heard from my father that you were known as a tyrant in the Northern Frontier. Overnight, you slaughtered a hundred thousand enemy soldiers, turning the largest river in the Northern Frontier red!"Frederick sighed deeply. "That's all in the past. I just want to live a peaceful life now."Liana narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze shimmering. What a joke! He was Hades, the strongest man on earth! Wherever he went, he was
Any man who saw such a sight would be aroused, and his primal instincts would surge.Liana proudly displayed her figure, waiting to be pampered by her man. For her, even using the dirtiest means was worth it if it meant gaining Hades' favor!But Frederick abruptly stopped, then asked calmly, "Had enough fun?"Liana shivered unexpectedly, bewildered. "Why aren't you affected?!""Hah! City of Delight, right?" Frederick smirked knowingly. "I've ruled the Northern Frontier for so many years. Women with your intentions are nothing new to me. I've seen every seduction tactic, and I'm immune to all poisons! I can easily neutralize a drug like this in half a second!"To him, Liana's ploy was as childish as a three-year-old's game."I've played along enough, Liana. Stop messing around," he said nonchalantly.Seeing Frederick's displeasure, Liana reluctantly fastened her dress and muttered with a pout, "You wasted all my enthusiasm for nothing! Men are such jerks!"But enough of the fool
The Yarborough family was already waiting for Frederick and Liana when they disembarked from the plane. Several local tycoons were also present. Many of them were familiar faces Frederick had encountered on the cruise ship before."My lady, sir! Welcome to Centropolis!" they greeted with fawning smiles.Frederick couldn't help but smirk. "No need to call me sir. I'm just an ordinary security personnel from the Yarborough family, and I'm responsible for Ms. Yarborough's safety. Watch your words!""Yes, sir!" they replied meekly, showing no signs of displeasure despite Frederick's sarcasm.Frederick couldn't help but marvel inwardly—they were all quite astute. Unfazed by flattery or insult, they knew when to be arrogant and when to bow their heads. This was the power of influence."With your current status, you don't need to bother with this useless bunch. Just follow me," Liana said, lifting her chin haughtily.Frederick followed her into a car. "Are we going to meet members of
Byron was momentarily stunned. He then sized up Frederick from head to toe, and narrowed his eyes. "Since it's Ms. Yarborough's orders, I naturally dare not disobey. But the Crimson Robe Society isn't easy to get into. Does this guy have any prominent family background?"Liana raised an eyebrow. "He's from the Lester family, one of the Great Four Warrior Clans in Mirage City.""The Lester family? I've heard of them. They're the oldest Savant Arts family in Mirage City." Byron smirked dismissively. "Though they're a bit lower in status, if Ms. Yarborough recommends him, I will certainly not fail her trust!"He added with a shrug, "Mr. Lester, the Crimson Robe Society is holding a secret party tomorrow. Come with me then. Also, don't be late! The Society hates tardiness!" After saying that, he turned and left with his hands behind his back.Frederick hesitated to speak.However, Liana suddenly grabbed his hand and said, "I know Byron isn't a good person. But if you want to inf
"She's been by the Lord Hades's side for years. They say she's mastered all eighteen of his Savant Arts techniques, even surpassing Drakonia's youngest War God, Seiryu!""She's only twenty-seven this year! Give her another ten years, and she might become equal to Lord Hades!""She's amazing! If I could marry a woman like her...""Stop dreaming! Can't you feel how cold and distant she is just by looking at her? You think you can marry her?""Haha, I'm just kidding. Don't take it seriously!"Amidst the chatter from all directions, not a single word affected Phoenix. In her heart, she held the ambitions of the entire realm.She aspired to match her idol, that god-like man, and strive to keep pace with him!"Lady Phoenix, you've truly worked hard today!" The state governor hurried over with a smile. "There are so many media outlets today, and it'll probably take a while. Please bear with us on stage a bit longer."Without shifting her gaze, Phoenix replied firmly, "I agreed to stan
"Phoenix, long time no see. Looks like you've changed a lot!" Frederick felt a wave of nostalgia upon seeing Phoenix. He hadn't expected the shy girl who used to be by his side years ago to grow into a capable commander in her own right.Phoenix knelt, and said with utmost respect, "No matter how much I've changed, I will always be one of yours! I will always be your most loyal attendant, Lord Hades!" For five years, she had taken care of Frederick's daily life. It had been the happiest time of her life. Not only did her strength advance by leaps and bounds, but more importantly, she could be by this man's side, overlooking the entire world.Unfortunately, as Phoenix's strength improved rapidly, she was no longer suited for the role of Frederick's attendant and was reassigned as a general in another region. After several years of hard work, she became the only female War God in Drakonia, Lady Phoenix."Get up, Phoenix. The situation is urgent, and I don't have time to reminisce.
Heston was still scoffing when he received a call from Giovanni.He was taken aback, and he nervously glanced at Frederick. 'No way…'The moment he picked up the phone, he got a torrent of scolding.Meanwhile, a bloody power struggle was underway in the Imperial Capital.After the Conservatives took down Woody, their ambition surged. They now aimed to dismantle the entire Radicals faction. Though the Radicals had already compromised in the Woody affair, they were taken aback by the Conservatives' greed and refused to back down any further.A fierce conflict broke out between the two sides, quickly escalating into open warfare. The entire Imperial Capital was placed under lockdown, with martial law in effect. Gunfire and smoke filled the air as both sides clashed, and the violence soon spread across Drakonia. Armies from all regions were mobilized, and a war was about to erupt. At this critical moment, the First Elder woke up.Years ago, after deposing the Dark Monarch of
Senspiras, located in the southeast of Drakonia, was also a neighboring country of Drakonia. It also has the largest population of overseas Drakonians. Many of the wealthy families in Senspiras migrated from Drakonia within the past century or two. The current richest man in Senspiras was one such example."Is Mr. Stone your father?" Frederick raised an eyebrow and asked."Looks like you've got some sense! Name your price!" Heston smirked, and pulled out a checkbook.Frederick's expression darkened."Your dad's assets are not even enough to wipe my shoes. Who do you think you are, pretending to be a big shot? Get lost!"Frederick quickly realized that Heston was just a spoiled brat who would throw money around bullying people. Since he wasn't much of a real threat, Frederick wasn't bothered by dealing with him. Upon hearing Frederick's words, Heston was stunned. "Are you out of your mind? My dad is the richest man in Senspiras! How dare you belittle him?" “So what? Your enti
Sylvia had so many questions. She wanted to know what Frederick had been doing to provoke such dangerous enemies. She wanted to know if Frederick had really killed a hundred people. She wanted to understand how her son had gained such abilities. And most of all, she wondered if Frederick had been living this kind of disturbing life all these years."Mom, we'll talk about it when we get home," Frederick said, gently lifting Sylvia and leaving the company.On the way, Frederick lightly tapped on Sylvia's head, and she quickly fell unconscious. He had used a special method to erase part of her memory.When they arrived home, Sylvia slowly woke up."Fred! Why are you suddenly home?" Sylvia exclaimed in surprise when she saw Frederick."I'm about to go on a long trip, so I came to visit. Why are you sleeping on the couch instead of in your room?" Frederick smiled.Sylvia sat up from the couch, feeling a bit stiff and sore."I was talking to your sister on the phone. How did I
"Yes, it was me. If no one managed to escape, the entire Steinfields family—except for children under sixteen and elders over seventy—should be dead by now," Frederick said with a smirk.If he didn't deter the Steinfields with a show of force, others might try the same methods against him in the future.Hearing this, Kaizer's face went blank and terror filled his eyes. At that moment, Frederick's phone rang. It was Melanie calling. Frederick answered, and put the call on speaker. "How did it go? Tell me, so Kaizer here can hear," Frederick said."There were a hundred and seventy-three Steinfields. Fifty-two were children and elders. The remaining hundred have all been executed!" Melanie reported. Kaizer spat out a mouthful of blood in shock. "No way! We're the Steinfields! The Steinfields of Imperial Capital! How could this happen?"In a panic, Kaizer fumbled with his phone, trying to call his family. However, every call he made went unanswered."You'll find out for sure onc
"Let her go!"A sharp voice rang out.Kaizer instinctively turned around, and he was stunned by Nella's beauty. He couldn't believe someone like her existed."Nella, why did you come down?" Jasmine called out, her eyes widened in panic. She had specifically told them not to come down.Nella trembled in fear. "Ms. Smith, we were worried about you!"Though she was terrified, she still stepped forward. She couldn't just stand by and watch Jasmine get assaulted."Well, well, Frederick sure is lucky with women. But now, they're all mine. Who would've thought that I'd be blessed with a feast before leaving Drakonia!" Kaizer was practically drooling.He let go of Jasmine, and rushed toward Nella eagerly. Nella backed away step by step, but soon found herself cornered."Haha, come to me!" Kaizer spread his arms wide, lunging toward Nella.Just as he was about to grab her, a thunderous crash shook the room. The outer wall of the building crumbled down.Frederick had burst through it a
Meanwhile, Frederick had just gotten off the plane. As soon as he turned on his phone, he saw a long list of missed calls from Selene.He immediately felt uneasy. Selene would never call him so many times unless something urgent had happened.He was about to call her back when his phone rang again.Frederick answered Selene's call quickly, but before he could ask anything, Selene's tearful voice came through."Fred, Mom's been kidnapped!"Frederick's face darkened instantly, and his killing aura surged."Alright. Don't worry, Mom will be fine."With that, Frederick hung up the phone; he then immediately called Melanie, who was still in the Imperial Capital, lazily lounging in bed."Do you have any intelligence on the Steinfields in the Imperial Capital?" Frederick asked through gritted teeth.He didn't need much thought to figure out who was behind this. There was hardly anyone left in Mirage City bold enough to cross him, except for Kaizer. And now, Sylvia had been kidnapped
When the elevator doors opened, Jasmine stepped out into the lobby.Kaizer's eyes lit up as he eyed her from head to toe. Though he had seen pictures of her before, she was more of an eye candy in person. Kaizer, holding his rifle, approached her. "Ms. Smith, you certainly kept me waiting!""What do you want with me?" Jasmine asked coldly. She knew that showing fear or vulnerability would only embolden these lawless men."Ms. Smith, why don't you take a guess?" Kaizer reached for Jasmine and lifted her chin with the barrel of his gun, forcing her to look at him.Jasmine met his gaze without a hint of fear."Is it money you want? The company has ten million in cash reserves. You can take it, and I guarantee I won't call the police. We can pretend nothing ever happened as long as no one is hurt. As for the funds in the company’s accounts, you wouldn’t be able to take it even if I transfer the money to you with today’s financial systems," Jasmine spoke calmly."Ms. Smith, you're q
Bang!With a loud crash, the door was violently kicked open. Kaizer and his men stormed into Frederick’s place.Sylvia was startled, and she shouted, "What do you guys want?" "We're here to kidnap you!" Kaizer strode toward Sylvia. Then, he snatched away her phone and crushed it."Tie her up and take her away!" Kaizer and his men acted quickly. Selene, on the other end of the video call, was shocked by the strangers. Fortunately, she was still on alert. She quickly tried to call Frederick while shaking with fear. However, Frederick’s phone was off since he was on a flight."How’s everything going on your end?" Kaizer asked his men over the phone."We’ve rigged all four walls of Aerowind Enterprise with high-powered explosives. Once we detonate them, the whole building will turn to ashes," his subordinate reported.A smile finally appeared on Kaizer’s face. "Good, I’m heading over now." Soon, Kaizer arrived at Aerowind Enterprise with a backpack."I want to see Ms. Sm
Upon hearing Frederick’s words, Woody stumbled. "Take him away!" one of the senior officials from the Supervision Department ordered.The respected elder of the Drakonia Royal Court, Woody, was escorted away along with the evidence and witnesses."After today, the Lamberts will cease to exist, and you're finally free." Frederick sighed in relief, and smiled at Easton.Easton looked slightly lost. He wasn’t sure what to do next with his sudden freedom. "What's wrong? Struggling to find a new purpose in life?" Frederick teased.Easton nodded, and replied, "Yeah, my ambitions have been completely worn down these three years. I feel a bit aimless.""Should I find you a job?" Frederick suggested casually."It’s best if I could work for you, Mr. Lester!" Easton’s eyes lit up with excitement."I have a pharmaceutical company under me. If you're interested, you could take the position of Chief of Biomedical Engineering," Frederick said jokingly. To his surprise, Easton was genuinely