"Just earlier today, the Four Elders sent over a message from the King himself. The King remains that Rizcland belongs rightfully to Biskeland, and Westernia has no right to condemn us for reclaiming our land!"Liam's expression darkened at this. "White Dragon King, Westernia have envied our riches and fertile land for decades, and this is a well-known fact. They are using this as an excuse to oust us! Since they called us out so callously, why shouldn't we retaliate?"Cisco furrowed his brows in worry. After some contemplation, he replied, "Liam, there is more you need to know. Westernia has attempted many times in the past to slander us, to no avail, but it is different this time around. "For some reason, the other nations have taken their claims seriously this time. Six other nations have deployed three battleships to the borders of Razcland, and they have not left since. We also discovered that they have been carrying out bombing drills in these particular territorial waters."
Cisco raised his brows and replied, "We need your help. I am hoping that your presence will be able to scare General Matthias and make him call off the attempt. It will be best if he retreats, but if he insists on starting war, Biskeland shall not hesitate to defend our honor!"Liam shrugged at this and said, shaking his head, "I am flattered, White Dragon King, but I am King Pendragon no more. I am nothing but an ordinary civilian now, and I'm afraid there is nothing I can help you with…"Cisco reached into his pocket and took out a letter before Liam could even complete his sentence. It was as if he had anticipated Liam's response. He handed the letter to Liam, his brows raised in a look of mild amusement. "Read this first, and then you can answer me."Liam opened the letter and read it. His brows were tightly furrowed by the time he reached the end of the letter. He shot Cisco a look of puzzlement. Cisco smiled. "Don't you see? I am not the only one who wishes for your assistan
Jim was fuming, abruptly rising to his feet and striding toward the phone. "This won't do. I'm going to call that boy and make him hurry back here," he declared.Timothy rubbed his temples, feeling the onset of a headache. He quickly intercepted Jim, his voice laced with resignation, "Enough, guys. Cut it out. You know exactly what kind of firecracker Liam is, don't you?"That kid knows full well our intentions. In fact, he turned us down precisely because he was aware. He's got his own game plan," he said."Let's just hold our tongues, us old-timers. The matter is settled. Cisco will take up the role of supreme commander, just as we agreed upon earlier," another suggested.At that, Geoffrey and Jim exhaled deeply, shaking their heads in reluctant acceptance.Timothy, too, shook his head, sighing deeply before picking up the phone to confirm Cisco's new appointment.Meanwhile, Liam had left Northern Biskeland with a sense of purpose. He arranged for a helicopter to whisk him away
One of the opposing three-star generals spoke up with a frosty sneer, "What's this, Biskeland's envoy? You come here to talk, and now you're walking out before we even begin? You don't seem to respect us Abashidze folks at all, do you?"Liam's eyes flashed dangerously as he turned to the general who had spoken, his voice cutting through the air like ice, "Negotiate? If I'm not mistaken, the time we agreed on for this meeting slipped by over ten minutes ago. Where's your General Matthias?"That provoked a burst of scornful laughter from another three-star general, who eyed Liam and his soldiers with contempt. "Are you joking? Our revered General Matthias isn't someone just any negotiator can meet. Forget about you; even Biskeland's top brass would need to be on their best manners to shake hands with our General Matthias."That was the last straw for Liam and his squad. Their eyes blazed with fury as they stared down the Abashidze generals."Stuff your nonsense! Our Biskeland's chief
Each word from the general's mouth turned Liam's expression a shade colder. By the end, the icy fury in his eyes was nearly palpable.Liam met the general's gaze, his voice a chilling whisper, "Your arrogance is astounding. You seem to think Biskeland is still stuck in the past century. However, let me tell you, Biskeland has changed."Suddenly, Liam's presence erupted, an unstoppable force bearing down on the generals like a landslide.A powerful presence burst forth, instantly altering the expressions of the three generals. They struggled to breathe, as if an unseen hand was squeezing their throats.It was utterly terrifying!They had only ever felt such an intimidating presence from General Matthias before!One general lost his composure, his voice shaking as he faltered, "What are you planning to do? I... I'm warning you, this is the negotiation room..."Liam's gaze was frigid, his eyes deep and dark, piercing the general who dared meet his stare. His voice was sharp as he d
Tales of the Commander-in-chief of Pendragon were always making the rounds in the Abashidze war zone.He was Biskeland's toughest military leader, a five-star general with an undefeated squad in his Pendragon Warriors, holding a record of unbroken victories!Even Matthias, with his own hefty rep for strength in Abashidze, was seriously on edge about the Commander-in-chief of Pendragon.What really got to Matthias was the guy's sheer power—and the fact that nobody had a clue about the full extent of his abilities.Not long ago, the Commander-in-Chief of Pendragon had single-handedly charged into a sea of over a hundred thousand enemies, taking down a top commander and eight God of War warrior aces.Matthias had to admit, he would not have had the guts to pull off something like that!So, without a second thought, Matthias barked at his underling, "Move it! Get back in touch with them. I'm gonna hash this out with the Commander-in-chief of Pendragon myself!"Matthias ditched the p
However, Liam was unfazed by Matthias's threat, and to Matthias's surprise, he chuckled."Well then, if that's how it is, war it is."Liam gave a mocking nod, locking eyes with a shocked Matthias. "However, let me make something clear to you, General Matthias. You might have three aircraft carriers at your disposal, but we won't be sending out any troops." The smile on Matthias's face disappeared, replaced by a dark scowl. He stared at Liam and said icily, "Really? So, the mighty Commander-in-chief of Pendragon is saying Biskeland won't send a single soldier? Then what's your grand plan to take us on?" Liam's grin was all the answer he needed. "Just me. That's all it'll take." Matthias's face froze in disbelief. He could not fathom the arrogance. Sure, Liam was a force to be reckoned with, having once charged into an enemy force of tens of thousands all by himself. However, that was on land. The sea was a different beast, where aircraft carriers ruled supreme. There was Liam, c
"Yes, sir... they're... they're dead in the water..."Matthias's face darkened, a storm brewing in his eyes. Panic clawed at his chest.A carrier was a beast when it was moving but dead in the water? It was just a sitting duck. Sitting ducks in a war zone? They were just target practice.Matthias and his officers knew the score, and that was exactly why they were freaking out.Just then, Matthias caught the icy, mocking smirk on Liam's face. "Did you do this, Commander Liam of Pendragon?"Liam's nod was calm, almost dismissive. "That's right."Matthias exploded, fury radiating off him as he shot to his feet. "Commander Liam, this is way out of line! Remember, we're supposed to be negotiating!""Are you challenging us to war, Abashidze? You've really done it now! You've made me angry, and your little Biskeland is going to regret your stupidity!" They were in the middle of negotiations, and starting a fight during talks was a big no-no by international standards! However, Liam
The new plan was a hit; every assassin in the room was on board.One of them, posing as a bellhop, stood at Liam's door, ready to knock.However, he never saw it coming. Before his knuckles could rap on the door, it burst open from the inside.Wham!The would-be knocker was sent flying, slamming into the corridor wall with a thunderous crash.The others barely had time to register what happened when Liam burst out, a quintuple-edged dagger in hand.He was a shadow among them, his blade a flash of silver that danced across their wrists, disarming them of their scimitars.In moments, the hallway was a cacophony of clattering blades and piercing screams that filled the hotel.The leader, clutching his bleeding wrist, stared at Liam in horror, leaning casually against the doorframe. Liam's dagger dripped crimson. He watched the fallen assassins with an unfeeling smirk."You think you can play assassins, skulking around in the dark?" Liam's voice dripped with scorn. With a casual f
Noel was a name that turned heads in Rasford City, especially since the Noel family ran a successful pharmaceutical business. In any place, those in the medicine game hold sway, and Noel was no stranger to the city's shadowy bigwigs. After all, nobody was immune to getting sick!Noel was quickly taken to the hospital for emergency care. Meanwhile, the assassin he had hired had pinpointed the hotel where Liam and Sunniva were hiding out.Sunniva was still visibly shaken when they reached the hotel. Too frightened to be alone, she could only gaze at Liam with watery eyes, silently pleading to stay in his room.Liam, left with little choice, let Sunniva take his room while he made do with the couch in the living room.After the night's earlier ordeal, combined with the alcohol and the drug slipped into her drink, Sunniva washed up and promptly fell asleep in Liam's bed.Liam, however, remained on the living room sofa, poring over the mysterious Arcane Manuscript.Out of nowhere,
"Thud!"Then, without missing a beat, Liam grabbed Noel by the throat and landed another punch on him. He struck him squarely on the chin, dislocating it and forcing a couple more of his teeth to fly out. "Ahhh!" Noel shrieked. His face was swelling up to twice its usual size, and he could not help letting out a cry of agony. Liam did not stop there, though. His fists rained down all over Noel without ceasing, his every punch striking where it hurt the most. "F*ck! You're going to pay for this!" Noel grunted. He would make this twat pay! What gave him the right to attack him? He was an heir of the great Noel bloodline, and he would make this cocky, self-righteous prat pay!Liam scoffed, then swung his fist and struck Noel squarely in his abdomen.Noel spat out a mouthful of blood, unable to utter another word from the sheer pain, but this did not stop Liam. The next moment, he grabbed Noel by the hair and bashed his head against the wall behind him.A sickening crunch alerted
The words had barely left her mouth when Noel lost his patience, swung Sunniva around and slapped her hard across the cheek. "D*mn it, you f*cking sl*t! What the f*ck are you shouting for? Let me tell you this—no one will come to save you, not even if you cry yourself hoarse!"The slap came so abruptly that Sunniva was momentarily stunned. Her cheek soon swelled up, and a bright red mark in the shape of Noel's palm began to take shape. Noel had hit her so hard that the back of her head struck the wall behind her, and all she could feel was an intense, throbbing pain that reverberated through her skull. Blood seeped out of the cut on the back of her head, and she could feel the warm liquid trickle down her neck. She suddenly felt strangely faint and stopped resisting. Noel seized the opportunity to strip her naked, grinning. "Ms. Bristow, I suggest you stop wasting your energy. You're mine tonight, and there's no running now!"He had long since heard of Sunniva's beauty, and he was
"Mr. Noel? What is the meaning of this?" Sunniva shrieked in alarm. Noel was wiping his face with a towel when she spoke, and upon hearing her voice, he slowly moved toward her. "Ms. Bristow, do I really need to spell this out for you? You're a gorgeous woman, and I admire you very much. There's nothing to be afraid of, darling. We're all adults here, so there's no need to be shy. I promise that I'll make this the most memorable night you've ever had. "Ms. Bristow, do you know how many women would die to be in your position? Women everywhere bend over backwards to keep me happy, and most of them are willing to please me just to get my business. If you still want this partnership, you better be a good girl and keep me satisfied. If not…"Noel trailed off, for at this point, he had already reached the bed and was just inches away from Sunniva. His flesh quivered with his every move, and he was so tall that he loomed over Sunniva's tiny body like a beast eyeing its prey. "You… you
Noel was not used to being rejected so outwardly. Sunniva's indifference infuriated him greatly. He scoffed, then brought his hand up to his nose and took a deep breath as if trying to catch a whiff of any scent that Sunniva had left on his skin. He sneered. "Ms. Bristow, it seems you are intent on challenging me?"Sunniva replied curtly, "So what if I am?""Very well then! You like to do things the hard way, eh? Let me make this clear—the moment you step out the door, the partnership will be called off! I will no longer do business with Bristow Group!"The audacity!With a smug grin, Noel cast Sunniva one last look before returning to his seat. He watched her coolly and made no move to stop her from leaving again, for he knew he had her cornered. Sunniva stood rooted to the spot, her brows furrowed in deep concentration. Noel knew he had Sunniva caught in a dead-end situation. He smirked and raised his glass to his lips. "How about this, Ms. Bristow? Just one last drink with
A glimmer of annoyance flashed through Noel's eyes, but he continued to reach toward Sunniva, grinning. "Ms. Bristow, I really, really admire you…"Sunniva froze. The next moment, she leaped to her feet, still holding her wine glass, and ducked out of Noel's reach. She replied, raising his glass in an attempt to disguise her nervousness, "Mr. Noel, I greatly admire your success as a businessman as well. Cheers to our partnership!"Noel's arm hovered in mid-air, looking awkward and forlorn as it dangled out of reach of its target. A strained silence fell over them. The tension lasted only a few minutes, though, because Noel soon regained his composure and drew his arm back. He clinked his glass against Sunniva's as though nothing out of the ordinary had happened. The two of them had been drinking for quite some time now, and Noel was growing more and more inebriated by the minute. He was a pale man, and so the alcohol gave him an unnatural flush that made him look as though he was
"Thank you, Uncle Leonardo." With that, Liam and Cirocco left the manor. They returned to the hotel to meet up with Calum and Sunniva. Liam and Cirocco were waiting in the hotel's presidential suite, going over their plans for the upcoming days, when Calum burst in, looking flustered. Liam was the first to notice how strangely nervous Calum seemed. "What's wrong? Did something happen?"Calum explained hastily, "Sir, Ms. Bristow was just taken away by a group of locals. She claimed that they were the businessmen we were here to meet. Since you weren't back yet, she decided to go meet them herself. She wants me to inform you that they have gone to the Saint Louisiana Hotel and that you can meet them there."Liam furrowed his brows at this. Calum asked, "Sir, are you going to check on them?"Liam considered this a moment, then grabbed his phone and stood up. "I think I should. You and Cirocco should stay here and go over our plans. I'll pop by the Saint Louisiana Hotel. If Jeffre
"Unfortunately, I cannot reveal to you the identities of the remaining five yet, but don't you worry—when the time comes, you will find out soon enough."Just remember, Liam, you are not alone! No matter what happens, the six of us will be here to help you the best we can!" Leonardo said, squeezing Liam's shoulder in reassurance. His expression was solemn, but there was a spark in his eyes. Liam was even more stunned to hear this. What was going on? Had his grandfather planned this for over twenty years ago? Did he somehow know that Liam would come searching for him?"Uncle Leonardo, what's going on here? Is Grandpa still alive?" Liam asked nervously.Leonardo's face fell, and he shook his head gravely. "Truth be told, I am just as confused as you are. I've been trying to track your grandfather down for years, but the last I heard, he was still being kept on Wraith Island. I haven't heard any news about him since, but I refuse to believe your grandfather would die on Wraith Island