"He's gone!"The shock was like a bolt from the blue, leaving everyone unsettled. Their hearts raced in fear."Impossible! Sheldon could never have escaped on his own!""There must be someone else involved! Who did this? Who was responsible?"Before anyone could answer, a mocking voice drifted down from above."Of course, it was me."Frederick emerged from a corner, calm and composed, with a pleasant smile."Gentlemen, weren't we supposed to be discussing things at the farmhouse restaurant tonight? How did you end up here, and looking so disheveled, I might add?"The nine representatives glared at him with fury."Frederick! You dare show yourself here?!"It dawned on them then—they had been tricked once again. Frederick had never expected the desperate death row inmates to defeat them. The goal was simply to divert their attention and buy time."Sheldon's escape is of no consequence. He was just bait to catch a big fish—you! Now that you're here, he's no longer of any use!"
Meanwhile, Frederick stood with his arms folded, ready to watch the unfolding drama with interest.“Thanks to Queenie gathering intel from their ranks, I discovered that the Nine Great Ascension Clans are riddled with internal strife and conflicts,” he said with a casual laugh.The hidden secrets, usually left unspoken, allowed everyone to turn a blind eye. But now that they were brought to light, the representatives could no longer remain composed.Without a second thought, the nine representatives dove into a fierce brawl. The conflict escalated into a chaotic melee.That was exactly what Frederick had anticipated. He preferred to defeat his opponents without a fight, and aimed to avoid directly engaging with these representatives to keep his true strength concealed. After all, he still had to be cautious of Organization V lurking in the shadows. Revealing his full capabilities too soon might lead to premature targeting by Organization V.However, just as Frederick was about t
The two sides wasted no time and plunged into a brutal clash. The level of bloodshed far exceeded anything seen before.Meanwhile, Frederick, observing the chaos, appeared almost disappointed that it wasn't chaotic enough. Casually, he picked up three small pebbles.“Let it be chaotic! The more chaotic, the better! How else can we stir up the stagnant waters of Centropolis?”He flicked his wrist, sending the three pebbles soaring through the air like shooting stars, moving with such speed that it was almost blinding.Boom!The heads of representatives from three of the nine families exploded in a shower of blood and debris.“An ambush? Dominic is clearly trying to kill us!”Seeing this, the other representatives, filled with anger and despair, roared in fury.“Enough games! Show no mercy!”The great battle finally erupted.Satisfied, Frederick withdrew from the fray.Not far off, Percy had already seen to Sheldon, who, after being rescued and having his shackles removed, h
The state governor, the highest official in the region, had been killed in broad daylight by members of the Nine Great Ascension Clans.It was nothing short of a public humiliation. This act shattered the unspoken truce between secular forces and Savant Art powers.The state government immediately issued a wanted notice, and the Imperial Capital declared its intent to intervene forcefully. The Nine Great Ascension Clans found themselves stretched thin and embroiled in disputes.Today, a special guest was welcomed at the Central Bay Tower, which served as the headquarters of the Nine Great Ascension Clans—Chester, the Dragon Brigade's leader.At the highest level, the scene was one of carnage and bloodshed.“How many times have I told you not to act on your own without informing me?” Chester roared. “Have you all grown so bold that you would defy me this way?!”Chester had single-handedly slaughtered all the guards in the Central Bay Tower.The guards on the highest floor were th
Chester was confused, and his mind became a jumbled mess."You’re from Organization V!" he blurted out.Almost simultaneously, the two of them shot into action, clashing with a powerful punch. The impact was so forceful that it crushed the entire floor of the building, leaving a gaping hole in the ceiling and turning the place into a ruinous wreck.The two combatants faced each other in silence, their eyes locked. The man in the wide-brimmed hat suddenly pulled out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it, casually declaring, “Mission accomplished.”Chester’s face registered pure disbelief.Crunch! All his bones shattered in an instant, and he collapsed with a thunderous crash. Blood gushed from all the openings on his face, and all his limbs were broken. Finally, his upper body was violently severed in half. He fell into a pool of blood, gazing in shock at the man in the hat. “How... How is this possible...”This man was part of the infamous Organization V, the number one da
Wasn't that tacit approval?Frederick couldn't hide his grin. "Yes, ma'am!"He lay flat on the bed, spreading his limbs.A moment later, Willa, dressed in a pink nurse's uniform, straddled Frederick. Her long black hair was tied into a ponytail, and her slender fingers wandered over his body."Where should I start the examination, sir?"Frederick chuckled. "It seems my bladder might have an issue. Could you personally check to see if there's a problem, Ms. Nurse?"Willa's face flushed a deep red. "Seriously! You're so lewd! Isn’t this really all about you wanting me to grope you?"Frederick blinked innocently. "Is that what you call groping? This is called treatment! This is called serving the patient!""You're the first one to make being a scoundrel sound so refined!"Willa gave him a contemptuous middle finger, but saying it and doing it were two different things. She obeyed, her fingers slowly sliding over Frederick's abdomen as she prepared to press on his bladder.At tha
"Is it a bit too late to beg for mercy now?"Frederick's smirk widened."Ah! You…!"Half an hour later, Willa practically crawled into the bathroom to take a shower.Frederick dressed, then remarked with an air of satisfaction, "Was I a bit too rough? Apologies, Ms. Zephyr. I'll be gentler next time.""Next time? There won’t be a next time! Get out of here, you jerk!" Willa shouted furiously, slamming the bathroom door shut.Frederick shook his head with an amused expression. "Alright, I got it. Get some rest. I’ll head to the office."Lately, he had been caught up in major matters, leaving Aerowind Enterprise’s operations mostly in Jasmine’s hands. He felt a pang of guilt.After all, he was the general manager of the company. Yet, he had left everything to his deputy, Jasmine. It seemed irresponsible!-With the Centropolis branch's gradual expansion, the office had become increasingly bustling, with a significant rise in foot traffic compared to a few days ago. There were
However, Frederick's expression grew serious.He took a seat, and asked, "How many people have we hired so far?""In the past two weeks, we've brought on over three hundred new hires, including more than thirty new livestreamers," Jasmine replied with a smile. "And I selected candidates carefully! I still have over a thousand resumes I haven't looked at yet.""If I told you to stop expanding right now, would you do it?" Frederick suddenly asked.Jasmine's smile froze instantly, as if someone had struck her. "Why?"Frederick sighed. "What we're doing right now is dangerous."Jasmine's brows furrowed. She stood up, slamming her hand on the desk. "The company has finally started to take off! Do you know how much effort I've put into getting us to this point? You're out running around all the time, while I'm carrying all the burden alone! Now you come back and without a word and tell me to stop everything? Are you jealous of my success, Frederick? Are you afraid you'll lose your po