"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
Liana was being tied up, and she was wearing only a thin silk nightgown. The rope left marks on her pale thighs, and her hair was disheveled. With her bloodshot eyes, she no longer resembled the proud princess she usually was.Frederick murmured to himself, "No one would have expected that the Northern Frontier's spoiled princess is now a hostage. She had it rough today."Listening to Liana, it seemed like the group attacking her was specifically targeting her and had some significant backing. Frederick decided to wait and observe the situation before acting.Just then, a few bearded middle-aged men stood before her, smirking as one of them grabbed her chin.“You're still putting on airs now, huh? Do you think you're still in the Northern Frontier, where the Yarboroughs are in command?""We're here to take you out under your uncles' orders. Then, we’ll blame your death on Centropolis's most notorious outlaw, Sheldon York!""Losing an heiress wouldn’t be a big deal to the Yarbor
“Ahh!” A scream was heard. In an instant, one of the men's skulls cracked open, spewing a fountain of blood. A silver needle was the cause of his agony.Frederick walked out calmly, saying, "I'm not interested in your conflicts or what they're about. Leave her here, and you guys can walk away alive."Everyone froze. Liana's eyes widened in shock, and she cried, "Honey!"Frederick's eyes twitched at the word. ‘Who are you calling that? We’re not married yet. I’m only your fiance!’ he thought to himself."You're Liana's kept man, huh? Butt out, or we'll kill you!" the men exclaimed with a murderous expression.In a flash, dozens of shadows lunged at Frederick. He sighed. "I was planning to let you guys go..." Boom!Before he even finished speaking, the men were flung backward like cannonballs. They hit the ground hard, suffering comminuted fractures and bleeding from all their orifices.The rest of the men were terrified. "How could such a powerful person exist in a pl