This top-secret plan was the true core reason their organization had been hiding in Aston. What Six had been working on was just a second-class mission."The organization sent me here for this, but sadly, you can no longer assist me. Rest in peace," Helara murmured to herself.As she stepped away, a dense formation of armored vehicles suddenly appeared on the scene."I knew it! Organization V would send someone here," Seiryu said, emerging from a private jet that landed right in front of the woman. He smiled confidently. "That's why I set up this trap, waiting for you to show yourselves."Helara tilted her head. "So, this is a trap?""Of course!" Seiryu signaled, and immediately, thousands of guns were aimed at her, ready to fire. From her demeanor and actions, it was clear she was a high-ranking core member of Organization V—possibly even one of the leaders. This was a golden opportunity to capture Organization V's members, and Seiryu wasn't about to let it slip away.He had
Frederick sneezed unexpectedly, multiple times in a row."Achoo! Achoo! Achoo!"Jasmine couldn’t help but tease, "What's wrong? Catch a cold?"Frederick rubbed his nose. "No, it’s weird, I never sneeze like this."Jasmine giggled. "Maybe you've been doing that too much?"Frederick shot her a glance. "Nonsense! I’m strong! Want me to prove it to you?"Jasmine blushed. "Cut it out!""But seriously, are you planning to go to the banquet? You even sent Jen ahead to Mirage City because of it."Frederick shook his head. "The moment I'm out of touch, all those troublemakers start stirring things up. If I leave Centropolis again, who knows what they'll do next!"He was determined to take care of these nuisances for Jasmine before he left."But are you sure you want to go, just the two of us, without any bodyguards? At least bring my bodyguards," Jasmine said. She was worried.“If we’re bringing so many people with us, it'd be like showing up for a fight instead of attending a banque
"Is that so? Well, thank you for the invitation, Mr. Lowe," Frederick said with a smirk.Everyone’s expression darkened at Frederick’s arrival. Before he was here, they had all been talking big, but now, they immediately backed down and behaved submissively. This was how the businessmen typically acted in front of Frederick."You said you were hosting this banquet to apologize to our company, right? Where's the wine? Bring it out!" Frederick casually sat in Albert Lowe's seat. Albert forced a smile, and said, "Everything is ready. Bring out the fine wine everyone brought for Mr. Lester!"Jasmine couldn't help but chuckle. Frederick had taken control of the situation the moment he arrived, turning the tables completely. No wonder these arrogant businessmen were so afraid of him. It seemed she had a lot to learn from him in the business world.In no time, various famous and old wine bottles were placed before Frederick."Mr. Lester, here's a toast to you!""What happened back t
The slap left Albert seeing stars and bleeding from the corners of his mouth. The crowd was stunned to see him sprawled on the floor. “He’s not drunk?” They were surprised to see Frederick sober after downing a ton of liquor."That was some good stuff. The more I drank, the more awake I felt!" Frederick hiccuped, then added, "Thanks for the hospitality. Now, let's get down to business.""Some of you took advantage of my absence to extort Aerowind, right?" Frederick asked, his gaze sweeping over the silent crowd. "Those who did that, step forward voluntarily and I'll spare you.”Instantly, a dozen people trembled as they stepped forward. "Mr. Lester, we're sorry, we—""Kill them," Frederick cut them off with a brutal order.A group of men in suits stormed in, grabbed the offenders, and dragged them to the windows."Mr. Lester, you said you'd let us go if we confessed!""A man should keep his word! You can't go back on it now!""Mr. Lester, please, spare us! We don't deserve
Even though the businessmen offered their bodyguards a lot of money, what was the point if they couldn't live to enjoy it? They weren't foolish. No amount of money was worth their lives. The businessmen’s faces turned ashen, and they trembled in fear when their bodyguards left. “Mr. Lester, we—”Their pleas were cut off by Frederick. "Throw them out!" Frederick ordered without even turning back as he walked away.Soon, the curses from the businessmen gradually faded into silence.Looking at the mess, Jasmine sighed. "So, you planned to eliminate these people from the beginning. And here I thought you were foolish enough to walk into someone else's trap."Frederick smiled faintly. "I told you, I’ll get rid of these obstacles for you before I leave."It only took an hour to deal with them."We have less than an hour to Ms. York's boarding the plane. Shouldn't we hurry?" Jasmine rolled her eyes."Oh right! I almost forgot! Damn it!" Frederick hurriedly dismissed his men. "E
What greeted Frederick was a room filled with a foul odor and the smell of disinfectant. At least a dozen military doctors were inside, working frantically and sweating profusely. Frederick had a sense of foreboding."Where's Seiryu?" He grabbed a doctor's collar, trying to maintain his composure but failing."He's behind the curtain," the doctor replied, his face pale and his voice shaky. "I advise you not to go see him. There's no chance of saving him.""Idiot! Get lost!" Frederick snapped.He strode into the room angrily.Behind the curtain, several doctors were performing surgery on a man who was covered in bandages. His eyes were closed, and only his lips were still moving slightly.Frederick was taken aback. He wondered how Seiryu got himself so severely injured."Everyone out! I'll take over!" Frederick could feel his blood boiling. The doctors were startled, and they quickly retreated.Frederick walked up to Seiryu and, upon closer inspection, his expression froze.
"If I hadn't held on and waited until the woman lowered her guard, I wouldn't have been able to see you again," Seiryu said with a wry smile. "I fought so hard to stay alive just to see you one last time."Upon hearing that, Frederick’s tears began to fall. It was the first time he had cried in years."Stay with me! Don’t die! I’ll find a way to save you! Until then, you can't die!" Frederick commanded desperately.Seiryu chuckled weakly. "You still have that same heroic spirit as back in the day, my lord. Honestly, being with you all these years, I've lived my life to the fullest. It’s more than enough."With that, his eyelids began to close slowly. "My lord, promise me, you won't seek revenge... I suspect that Organization V is part of a large-scale conspiracy, aiming to destroy us all. If you stay out of it, there might still be a future for the Northern Frontier. Otherwise, it’ll bring you absolute misfortune. Let's be brothers in the next life.""No! Wake up!" Frederick could
"Tell them I demanded it. I want to see who’s bold enough to stop me!" Frederick had a murderous expression. "Do they think they can stay in their positions because I lack the power to take over? As long as I wish, anyone could be the King of Drakonia. Not even God could stop me!"Phoenix was shocked. This wasn't like the Dark Monarch at all! It seemed Frederick was so consumed by anger, he dared to say such treasonous words. Even so, Phoenix knew Frederick wasn’t all talk. After all, Frederick was the strongest man in Drakonia.Upon hearing those words, she admired Frederick more."I'll have Seiryu's body taken back, and hold a state funeral at the Temple of the Sun. Anyone who obstructs it will be considered an enemy of the Dark Monarch and killed on sight!" she declared. Frederick simply nodded, and walked away. "I want to be alone. Don’t follow me."He stood outside the military camp, lost in memories of Seiryu. Seiryu's tragic death had hit him hard. He didn't even know