Yerik was still wondering if Liam would come after him while he was on his way back to Lacindar. Suddenly, he received a call from Finnegan.Finnegan asked anxiously, "Yerik, has everything been taken care of? Has Virgil been released?"At that moment, Yerik's mind was in a mess, and he had a sense of anger pent up. He was instantly infuriated by Finnegan, and he bellowed, "Tell me honestly, Finnegan. What the hell is up with this matter regarding Yarden and Virgil? Are you hiding something from me?"Finnegan's heart sank, and he was frozen. It took him a while to regain his senses and asked, "What are you talking about, Yerik? What could I be hiding from you? I've told you about everything, haven't I?"Virgil was set up. Hurry up and get the people from the Drunham City garrison to let him out. As for Yarden's business, just stay out of it. I'll take care of it."Yerik's blood boiled upon hearing that, and he shouted furiously, "Are you still not going to tell me the truth? I'm w
The people who were present were confused to see the way Finnegan looked.Felipe quickly asked, "What's the matter, Finnegan? What did Yerik say?"Finnegan was in a daze, looking shocked. He was shaking as he said, "Yerik said the man who arrested Virgil w-was-""Gosh, who is it? Hurry up and spill! I'm dying to know!" Felipe said anxiously."That's right! Quickly tell us! Who was it who took Virgil away?""I agree! No matter who it was who arrested Virgil, Yerik can deal with him, can't he?""That's right! There won't be a problem if Yerik takes care of it. Don't keep us in suspense anymore. Hurry up and tell us who exactly was the person who took Virgil away?"Finnegan was terrified. He was ashen-faced as he listened to the crowd. In a shaking voice, he said, "We're done for! The person who took Virgil away was the former commander-in-chief of the Pendragon Warriors!"What?The former commander-in-chief of the Pendragon Warriors?That news was a bombshell for all the Knowle
Yarden still could not believe that the person he offended was the former commander-in-chief of the Pendragon Warriors.He was just the former commander, but the things he did, as well as his reputation, were still very much remembered by the crowd.At that moment, Yarden was incredibly regretful that he offended an invincible legend.If he did not offend Liam, he would still be the high and mighty heir of the Knowles family and his uncle would not have been arrested. However, it was all too late for him.The Knowles family kneeled in front of the entrance of the garrison under the scorching sun for a long time. Right as they were almost unable to hang on anymore, the gates suddenly opened.Finnegan saw Liam walking out at a glance. He became overjoyed and quickly led the crowd to shout, "Please spare us, sir! Please have mercy and let our family off the hook!"Liam glanced indifferently at the Knowles family who were on their knees before his gaze finally landed on Finnegan.Th
The families and companies close to the Knowles family were terrified. They kept making guesses about who the Knowles family offended and whether they would be affected.In just two days, the Knowles family in Anneshire had a complete downfall. Almost all of the members were detained. All of the family's businesses were confiscated as well.Meanwhile, after Liam had everything in Drunham City settled, he told Celena he was going on a business trip and left the city with his men. He was heading toward Wraith Island.Liam brought Calum and Cirocco with him. All three of them dressed up as businessmen and boarded a luxurious international cruise.According to the news Green Dragon Warriors found, a member of the Darkveil Organization was also onboard. If Liam wanted to get into Wraith Island, the Darkveil Organization would be his entry point.At that moment, Liam, Calum, and Cirocco were all having a coffee at the cafe, observing the surroundings.Cirocco whispered, "Since there's
Jeffrey nodded and said, "That's right. I'm also from Biskeland.""How do you know we're going to Wraith Island?" Liam asked in a deep voice.Jeffrey smiled and said, "You don't have to be bothered by it, Mr. Cole. There's nothing in the world that we at the Darkveil Organization can't find out. Of course, this is classified information. I can't reveal too much to you."Upon saying that, Jeffrey saw that Liam was surveying him with caution. He shook his head helplessly and explained with a smile, "No need to be nervous. I came to you with no ill intention. On the contrary, I want to make a deal with you."Jeffrey took a ship of his coffee calmly, exuding grace with every movement. He looked just like a gentleman who was born into a wealthy family.Liam did not let his guard down. "What kind of deal would like to make with me, Mr. Stein?""I know you want to go to Wraith Island. I can take you there, but you'll have to help me rescue a person from that island."Jeffrey's smile di
After Liam took a couple of glances at the photo, he gave Cirocco a look. Cirocco immediately understood it and kept the photo.Then, Liam looked at Jeffrey and said seriously, "It's a deal, but I have a few questions for you."Seeing that Jeffrey nodded, Liam asked, "Mr. Stein, do you know about Archie Cole's information? He's on Wraith Island.Jeffrey was having his coffee when he heard the mention of Archie's name, and his smile instantly vanished. He put his coffee down and looked at Liam with a solemn expression, asking, "Could it be that you're heading toward Wraith Island because you want to save Archie? "Yes, that's right," Liam replied.Jeffrey could not help but gasp. He looked incredibly solemn as he said, "We don't know much about Archie's information. But there's indeed a powerful man named Archie Cole who is detained on Wraith Island."However, it's already been a few years. If you're trying to go to the island to rescue him, I'm afraid you'll be making a trip for
Liam looked incredibly serious. He got lost in his thoughts after he heard what Calum and Cirocco said. He, too, had the same feeling.From the moment they decided to head to Wraith Island to them boarding the cruise, as well as Jeffrey's appearance of his own volition, everything was just too much of a coincidence.It was after a while that Liam said, "I know all that, but let's trust him for now. Cirocco, contact the Green Dragon Warriors in Zephyrland and tell them to get ready. If something was truly wrong with Jeffrey, and he lured them to Zephrland, then there must be something waiting for them there."Yes, sir!" Cirocco answered respectfully and left the room with Calum.Liam walked up to the huge floor-to-ceiling window. He got lost in his thoughts as he looked at the vast deep blue ocean.No matter if Jeffrey was telling the truth or not, he had to go to Wraith Island.He firmly believed that his grandfather was still alive.Liam made a swear in his mind, thinking, 'W
"A trip?"Sunniva was shocked. She surveyed Liam with suspicion, and then she looked at him with widened eyes and asked, "Liam, are you joking with me? This is a cruise heading to Zephyrland. Aren't you married and have a child? Your wife agreed to let you go all the way there for a trip?"Liam did not explain too much. He just looked at the crowd and said calmly, "Is that not allowed?"An average person would get pissed off by Liam's response. However, Sunniva knew Liam quite well, so she did not say anything much. She just smiled as she shook her head and said, "I was just curious."Liam shrugged and said nothing in return. The mood suddenly became a little dull.Sunniva felt it was a little awkward, but she quickly collected her composure. She put down her glass and got up to leave.Noticing her movement, Liam got up and asked, "Where are you going?"Sunniva was shocked. Then, she smiled and said, "I'm going to the washroom to fix my makeup."Upon saying that, she walked tow
"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
No words could even describe the utter shock Liam was experiencing at that moment. He stared, dumbstruck, at the letter in his hands, unable to believe how naive he had been. His grandfather was right; there was far more to this world than he could even begin to imagine!The Dragon Blade that his grandfather had mentioned in his letter, he had heard of from Elder Norton himself, but he had no idea where the sword had been hidden until now. Who would have thought that all this while, it was being kept in a secret hiding spot underneath the Crystal Elegance Palace!His grandfather's letter had unraveled some of the mysteries that had been swirling in his mind for the past couple of days, and Liam suddenly had an unmistakable feeling that he was getting closer and closer to discovering the truth!One thing was certain, though—his grandfather had known all this for years now, and perhaps even decades! In fact, his grandfather had been preparing for this moment, and had been fostering
Liam forced himself to continue reading. [By the time you are reading this letter, you would've found out all you need to know about the Arcane Manuscript. Our family, the Coles, have been the guardians of the Arcane Manuscript for thousands of years. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to take back what was stolen from us and guard the manuscript fiercely.[Remember, son. You must protect the Arcane Manuscript as if your life depended on it! It must not fall into the wrong hands, because aside from holding the most precious secrets within its pages, the manuscript also contains knowledge crucial to the survival of Biskeland, and even the entire world!]Liam could not help but frown at this. What did his grandfather mean? What sort of knowledge could be crucial to the survival of the entire world? And why would it be contained within the Arcane Manuscript? Although the Arcane Manuscript was indeed an important record of ancient knowledge, he could not but wonder if his grandf