"What did you say...” Daniel had just opened his mouth when he felt an icy, terrifying presence wash over him.In an instant, he was paralyzed in place. Then, as if a massive hole had opened up on the top of his head, streams of blood gushed out of it.With a thud, he collapsed in front of the figure.The figure removed his hat, revealing a face as pale as death.“The Divine Healer Championship... Frederick Lester? Seems like there's been a bit of a setback. But it’s alright. A small pawn like that won’t affect the grand scheme of things,” the figure sneered ominously.-Back in the main hall, Cassandra fumed with rage as she shouted at Frederick, “Frederick Lester, I'm not a beggar! I don’t need your charity. I will fight for what I want myself! Who do you think you are? Do you have the right to give me anything? You’re nothing but a nameless rookie! You don’t even measure up to my name!”Frederick raised an eyebrow, and smirked.“Ms. Spencer, aren’t you the one who prides h
The sudden and unexpected scene left everyone stunned, unable to react or comprehend what had just happened.Cassandra's face was splattered with blood, and she stood frozen in shock. Then, her once-beautiful face drained of color as she screamed in terror."Ahhh!"The crowd snapped back to reality. “Murderer! That man killed Dr. Nelson!"The esteemed doctor had been killed so easily in front of everyone. It was far more horrifying than any horror movie!Seeing this, Lawrence was consumed with rage. “Bastard! I’ll grind you to dust and avenge Horatio!"His immense inner force burst forth, forming a massive vortex that pressed down the atmosphere with overwhelming force.As one of Drakonia's Elite Ten Healers, Lawrence wasn’t only a medical genius, but also had formidable martial prowess. His power level was clearly higher than Horatio's.But the black-clad man simply lifted his right hand, and a torrent of energy shot out like lightning. In a flash, he extinguished Lawrence’s f
The black-clad man let out a sinister laugh.Cassandra stammered, "W-Why do you want me to undo your belt?""To use your body to help me ease the fatigue of the day, what else?"He threw his head back, and laughed heartily. Without a second thought, he ripped open Cassandra's blouse.Immediately, her full, rounded breasts and an eye-catching oversized bra were exposed. Cassandra was powerless to resist the man’s overwhelming presence, and she couldn't even lift her head.She shook her head stubbornly, and said, "I-I don't know what to do!"The black-clad man, however, forcefully grabbed her chin. "Then I'll teach you! Open your mouth!"Without waiting for a response, he swiftly undid his belt, leaving only a pair of bare briefs.A foul stench wafted through the air.Cassandra gagged violently, and screamed in horror, "No! I don't want to!""You have no choice! Open your mouth wider!" The black-clad man grinned wickedly as he pried her mouth open.From a young age, Cassandra
"You're the mysterious figure who killed Chester?" Frederick’s eyes narrowed sharply.The man was indeed from Organization V.Frederick had originally intended to wait and see, wary that there might be more people behind this one. But now, if he didn’t act soon, all the renowned doctors present might be slaughtered—especially Lawrence, a world-class doctor. The death of such a doctor would have an impact on Drakonia equivalent to a nuclear explosion!"Since you’ve shown up, it seems the woman is no longer a concern." The black-clad man smirked. "But you’re alone. You can’t stop me from killing everyone here."He could easily finish off the rest before Frederick had a chance to act."That’s not necessarily true," Frederick replied with a slight smile. He pulled a signal flare gun from his pocket, and fired it into the air.Bang!In an instant, the entire horizon shook violently. The sky was blanketed with a swarm of military aircraft, blocking out the sun.The Universe IV bomber
"You know who I am?" Frederick was shocked.The revelation caused a stir among the crowd."Lord Hades, the Dark Monarch? He’s the renowned Lord Hades!"Everyone gasped in astonishment, their eyes widening in disbelief.Cassandra was even more shocked, and she stared at him in disbelief.That was indeed the most powerful man from the Northern Frontier and the top medical genius in the North!Hades, the Dark Monarch—her idol since childhood, the goal she had tirelessly aspired to achieve!Though she was hailed as the top medical genius in the south, she knew she had aimed too high. Compared to this esteemed figure from the Northern Frontier, she was like a mere fly beside him. She was unworthy of even looking up to him!"Oh my god! What have I done? I actually treated Lord Hades with such disrespect!"Cassandra was consumed by shame and anger, wishing she could find a way to disappear."Our organization’s intelligence division isn’t to be taken lightly. News about Hades being i
Six's face changed abruptly. "You're severely injured! How can you still stand?!"Frederick remained unfazed. "These injuries are nothing. I've dealt with worse in the Northern Frontier. In fact, I should thank you!""For what?" Six frowned."Thank you for creating this black mist. Now, no one can see my true form."Frederick smiled slightly.Boom!In an instant, the air seemed to freeze. A hot, iron-like scent of blood filled the space."What's this?" Six was taken aback, and his eyes widened in shock.Before him, Frederick's body shimmered with brown scales, and his pupils turned a golden-red hue.It was a dragon!"Open your eyes wide and take a good look. You have only a moment to witness all my power!"Frederick's words resonated with power.A single glance was enough to send a shiver down Six's spine, his body drenched in cold sweat."T-This is bad! Very bad!" His mind raced with a single thought: ‘Run! I have to get out of here!’"You can't escape." Frederick shoo
Frederick smirked as he took a longer look at Cassandra. Her face was exquisitely cold and beautiful, with a perfectly sculpted nose and a rare, stunning figure. Combined with her status, she was undoubtedly a rare and exceptional woman."Warm my bed? Do you have any experience?" Frederick asked with a touch of sarcasm."I... I don't, but I can learn!" Cassandra's face flushed. "I'll study all the techniques, whatever they may be, just to make you happy!"Her admiration for Hades was unwavering and unmatched by anyone else.Frederick shook his head, and said dismissively, "I don't need any of that."With that, he left Cassandra standing there and walked away quickly. He had no interest in keeping a troublesome fan girl around. Besides, if Jennifer found out, he'd be in big trouble!Boom!Just as he was about to leave, a deafening explosion erupted behind him, followed by a massive wave of heat.The crowd was startled, and many jumped in shock!Frederick instinctively turned
Frederick was holding back the nuclear bomb's explosion with his body!That was beyond the realm of ordinary humans—something even a person's wildest dreams couldn't conceive!"Whether it's possible or not, you'll find out when you try," Frederick said with a smirk.In this world, only his formidable body could withstand the immense force of a nuclear explosion."You're insane! You'll die!" Six shouted. "You're a complete lunatic!""I won't die!" Frederick enunciated each word clearly. "I am Hades, the Dark Monarch!"Boom!Before the astonished eyes of the crowd, a colossal explosion erupted in the sky, transforming into countless dazzling fireworks that briefly illuminated the heavens before dissipating. An entire layer of clouds was torn open, leaving a massive gash in the sky.Everyone's faces changed dramatically.Seiryu's eyes widened in shock as he bellowed, "Lord Hades!""Is he dead?" Cassandra felt as if she had been struck by a heavy blow. She slumped to the ground i
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