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Everyone was waiting for him when Chris arrived at the Banyan tree; the old tree was so luscious with its branches spreading in all directions almost forming a flat ground for those gathered to sit comfortably and rest or do whatever took their fancy.“My Lord, you’re here?” Night Blade’s second in command stood as he saw Chris walking up to them. He too was dressed the same as them with the only difference being his mask where the detailing had gold in addition to purple and silver. Without the cape, in the darkness, no one could tell the difference unless they had enough time to take in the details of the face mask.Sadly, the widely known fact was, the cape less Demon Emperor was more dangerous than the one with the cape as anyone who had the luck (or bad luck) to meet the cape less Demon Emperor wouldn’t have a lifespan longer than a breath! How could one who was shocked out of skin in fear have the presence of mind to study the details of the mask?“Is the Commander General back?”
The next day, Chris and his team of 30 men set off as they planned before daybreak. Chris had studied the route to the liar in the center yesterday and hence the team didn’t chance upon any unexpected encounters. Along the way, Chris noted the natural sounds of the forest; he noted that the most common sound was the cry of the little cuckoo dove.He raised his hand with his hands fisted, a gesture that his men knew meant that they should be as still as water; They paused holding their breaths as they watched Chris taking out his little black device from his belt and tunning it for recording. He pressed the record button as soon as the little cuckoo dove started cooing. He nodded towards his men once he finished so that they could continue their onward journey.Their mission was clear and defined; the mages had two jobs while the martial artist had only one. The mages were responsible for identifying the magical boogy traps and shielding the rest of the team and maintaining communicatio
No one had the presence of mind to register the apparition that appeared and reported “Master, we have lost close to 50 million with the loss of these two fields.”They yelled collectively with anxiety written all over their faces “Hurry… hurry… bring him in.”The steward of the place along with a few guards scrambled to Chris and his men in.“Night Lord, our master welcomes you.” The Steward bowed low as he invited with a fawning smile.“Do I look like I need to be welcomed?” Chris laughed arrogantly as he marched majestically with his men into the inner hall. He was right and he had the clout, he didn’t need an invitation. He could blast his way in. He had just proved that to the clowns inside by arriving at their front door despite all the guards and contraptions they had set up.“Welcome…. Welcome…. Night Lord….” The man who looked like the leader of the group, the one who was previously sitting in the center at the breakfast table stood up with an exaggerated friendly smile as he
“We surrender.” They echoed in unison with the exception of Song-Yun; he had a resentful and unwilling expression. Few of the timider ones ran off to get the prisoners before the god of destruction made another gesture.They gasped in horror as they passed the corridor that was littered with the bodies of their men. They thanked their lucky stars for giving them the good sense to yield before it was too late; their feet sped on their own towards the area where the prisoners were held.They hurried inside and rushed to untie the chained prisoners who were in no hurry.“Now you know fear...” Night Blade smirked without showing any fear although he was lying on the ground with all his limbs dislocated and hanging in a frighteningly scary manner.“You knew….” The guy who has untying him asked as he looked into Night Blade’s confident fearless eyes, he didn’t have to ask the rest. He could see the answer in the man’s eyes.“My lord doesn’t hide behind us; he leads from the front… He never l
“Please…. Please spare us…. We were following orders…we ….we never tortured your men….we…” The timider ones from before all fell to their knees begging for mercy.“One chance, cherish it well…” Night Wing raised his hand in a gesture to stop his men as he opened his mouth. Everyone looked eagerly at him.“Who is your leader or sponsor?”“Me” The man who was in the leader’s position before stepped forward before any of the men could speak.“Wrong answer” No one saw anything other than Night Wing keeping his blade back in his belt and the man’s heading rolling on the ground. They didn’t even see when or how Night Wing moved or did what he did…“If I say, can you protect my life after I leave here?” One of the men asked hesitantly.“I can leave you an intact body to take to the underworld.” Chris spoke as he stared at the man.The man stood on the spot thinking for a minute before making up his mind. He had seen the body parts of their men scattered in the corridor. He knew that this was
The return journey was peaceful other than the heavy atmosphere that loomed due to the injuries of their injured team members who were receiving first aid. The first stop was Níngjìng valley which was the destination for almost everyone other than Chris, Night Wing and a few of the men that came with Chris.“Why don’t you stay the night and leave tomorrow?” Old master asked as he noted that Chris was busy checking on his men without even stopping to take a sip of water; he understood that Chris had no intention of staying back. He felt sorry for the young man who was also made of flesh and blood and yet had to work like he was made of iron.“My wife and kids are alone.” Chris spoke without any change in expression; he didn’t think it was shameful.“Wife …and…kids…and alone??” Old master repeated what Chris said giving it a meaningful emphasis on the contradiction of the sentence.Neil’s expression was the most comical and painful to watch; moving the muscles of his face that was beaten
Emile’s end was not that peaceful either; hers was a different battle.... one that she didn't even know was approaching her...Daniel was determined to bring his wife and kids home. He never, even for a second thought, that if left to his devices, at that point in his life, treasures would never have had the chance of coming into this world.“Boss, our men reported that Chris left the house last night along with Night Wing and hasn’t returned.” George ran into Daniel’s room and announced in excitement.“Are you sure?” Daniel too sat up excitedly; his eyes shined bright with a scheming glint.“Um.” George nodded with a constipated expression.“What?”“Boss, they might not come out.”“Then we will go and visit.” Daniel stood up arrogantly “I want to see who will stop me from seeing my kids.” His arrogance came from the fact that Chris wasn’t home conveniently forgetting that it was Emile that didn’t let him to be anywhere near her.Daniel changed his clothes a few times before he settled
Amanda stood outside the door with a hesitant smile. Elizabeth’s face bloomed into a happy smile as she saw Amanda, forgetting her previous rant.“Come… come… come…. It has been such a long time since you came to see this old woman.” Elizabeth invited happily.Adam’s face fell inwardly as he saw who the visitor was. He quietly send a message calling for back-up as he sat with an expressionless face.“Auntie, did I come at a wrong time?” Amanda stood in the lounge, hesitating if she should go forward and accept Elizabeth’s invitation to sit down and back off; Adam’s face didn’t have the same enthusiasm as Elizabeth. But if she went back today, she wouldn’t be able to achieve her goal. Just as she was hesitating, the doorbell rang again.“Emile must be here.” Elizabeth got up hastily as she looked guiltily towards Adam. It was not her intention to have Amanda and Emile together. Her calling Emile was purely on impulse… she didn’t even know that Amanda would be dropping by. She had never
The rest of Burkes followed suit without waiting for either Chris or Emile to respond; curiosity had gotten the better of them.Little baby was not stupid. How would he dare question little aunt? He looked over nonchalantly before making a gesture with his meaty fingers to indicate payment.“What do you want?” Both Harry and Addison asked in excitement.“I am very rich for the time being, so I will let Leo choose.” Little baby responded with a smug look and passed the honours to Leo.“Take us all on the trip to the Alps when fifth Uncle Walter is taking them.” Leo didn’t have to think as he told Addison what he wanted.Addison agreed without a second thought and walked back into the room the adults were seated, humming a song only to be despised by his mother, which he totally ignored and sat down happily with a thick skin.The fate of the rest of the Burke brothers were similar; no one was spared. Henry who was complacent looking at the miserable fate of his brothers, got a rude wake
“Where are you going?” Henry teased as he caught the little overlord and hurled him in the air.“Put me down.” Bruno frowned, flailing his legs anxiously “I haven’t finished discussing with little uncle.”Everyone laughed as Henry put Bruno down, who promptly ran to Chris, looked up at him curiously, awaiting his decision.“Hur…hur…hur….” Chris chuckled “How would I dare renegade on a promise to our little overlord?”“Then when can we go?” Bruno asked seriously, taking no offense to the title, to him, this was recognition of his ability.“When we get back and whenever you say the word.” Chris never had any qualms indulging his nephews and nieces.“Where are we going?” Leo asked curiously.Bruno looked towards Chris who shrugged “It’s up to to the owner of the reward to decide, I am just the charioteer.”“Then let’s go to the ocean king’s castle.” Bruno didn’t have to think twice to make a decision.Chris “”Everyone burst out laughing, only the little ones looked curiously at Chris.“
He was smart enough to decipher big treasure's cryptic message that he could find the answer by testing them himself, after sulking for a while, thinking about big treasure’s words over and over again. He rushed to Chris’s room once again, pulled Big Treasure aside and whispered hurriedly before running away. He then ran off to the apartment where the Burkes where resting. He went over to call Leo and Liam to play with him in the backyard with a crafty look in his eyes. All the Burke kids followed Leo and Liam to play, the main intent for the older kids following them was to keep them safe.He turned around to look at Leo with a guilty look in his eyes as he asked cautiously, “Would you stop talking to me if you find out that I landed you in trouble to test you?”“Why do you want to test me?” Leo demanded with a frown.“Because it is very important to me.” Bruno blinked his eyes, lowering his gaze as he whispered, “Like life and death situation that grown-ups talk about.”“Well, in tha
After the excitement died down, everyone decided to go out, sight-seeing, like proper tourists. Adam invited his friends who politely stayed back at the hotel sensing that Adam and the rest had family matters to sort out, to join the group. Just like that, the Burkes, Walters, Adam’s three friends, the two masters, Chris’s senior brother, Bai-Min and Lai-Li set off on their wild-life adventure, that they had booked with one of the tour groups. It goes without saying that the group included Adrian and his little family and Neil who dragged Chiara along with him. What was unexpected was that Emm pulled Amy, Abbey’s assistant to tag along with them. Luckily for Amy, she had Beth who got dragged into the family outing by Marcus to keep her company. Her boss had ditched her without a conscience the minute her ‘knight in shining armour’ appeared. On their return trip, even though they were all chatting, what attracted everyone’s attention was little treasure’s soft cute voice “Daddy, is it
The next morning, everyone was in high spirits without even a trace of the anxiety that passed through; although they were still waiting for an explanation, a closure to whole saga. The breakfast table was lively and cheerful. “Son, tell me is Emile really pregnant?” Elizabeth couldn’t hold herself back anymore. She asked once everyone had settled in the lounge area to relax after breakfast. “Um” Chris nodded although he was displeased inwardly; he wondered if his mother had truly changed or whether she was about to revert to her old ways. “Tell us how you know what was wrong with Little aunt.” Miles piped in from the background, turning everyone’s attention towards big treasure and little treasure, after being signalled by Marcus. He didn’t know why eldest brother wanted him to divert the topic, but he still obeyed. He didn’t always have to know the reason; eldest brother was in charge; he would follow whatever eldest brother asked him to do. “Daddy was too lost. We knew we had to
Outside the room, Chris Jnr finally managed to coax little treasure and sighed in relief. There was nothing he could do about it, his little ears and heart hurt from listening to little treasure’s wails. He would compensate his little brother in other ways. “How is your mommy?” Chris asked once little treasure had been coaxed. “She is fine.” Chris Jnr thought for a minute before answering; his mommy looked fine, she was sleeping peacefully. He leaned forward, close to Chris, gesturing little treasure to come close and whispered with a soft voice “Daddy, I touched a dragon.” “A what?” Little treasure’s eyes widened, surprise mixed with disbelief, reflecting in those adorable eyes. “Um” Chris Jnr nodded with all seriousness in affirmation to little treasure but not before he gestured little treasure to be quiet. “Daddy, are dragons real?” Little treasure leaned even closer as she whispered. “Maybe…” Chris shrugged before closing his eyes and mind linking with the two treasures “Da
“Jnr might be a good option.” Chris’s master slowly opened his mouth once he finished sifting everyone’s faces through his mind.Hua Yueren lifted his eyebrows questioningly.“He has been around her while she was away. Naturally, the apparition although only a figment of Azure’s consciousness, it will still be sharp enough to sense a friend from a foe. Also, since he is her biological son, his spirit must have a lingering smell of her essence.”Hua Yueren nodded; he didn’t have any better solution. They would re-think their plans if this one backfired.Chris’s master transmitted his message to Spector who promptly brought Chris in, in his usual manner of teleportation.Chris Jnr greeted the two masters and stood straight, neither servile nor overbearing, quietly waiting instructions; his demeanour brought a glint of admiration to the eyes for both men.“Son, can you see the apparition surrounding your mother?” Chris’s master knelt beside Chris Jnr so that he could level his gaze with h
Emile felt a bit anxious as she entered the room with Chris’s and Neil’s masters. Although she knew them, she wasn’t very familiar with them. She looked towards Lai-Li with an anxious gaze; Lai- Li was the only person in the group whom she knew a little better.“It will be alright.” Lai-Li comforted in a gentle voice as she saw Emile’s gaze resting on her uncomfortably.“Master Walter’s mood might get agitated and that won’t help us.” She explained patiently as she saw that the concern in Emile’s gaze hadn’t dispersed. “Neil is not used to our world, and he will be in a daze and that will not help our cause as we will need to be quick.”Although Emile didn’t fully understand, she nodded. She had seen Chris do unbelievable things before, stuff that couldn’t be explained by logic and science alone.“It will be quick. Everything will be back to normal as soon as you wake up.” Lai-Li coaxed gently as she patted her hands while Emile’s lids gradually grew heavier and finally, she closed her
“Daddy, little treasure is here.” Emm tugged Chris’s pants with grievance. She had been waiting patiently for daddy to coax little baby and carry her, but little baby had no intention of coming down.“Daddy’s little treasure is the most understanding treasure in the world.” Chris smiled as he knelt and carried Emm along with Bruno and headed to wait in front of the door.“Little brother, let me…” Darcy stepped forward extending his hands towards Chris with a sheepish smile. He wondered if he really was not cut out to be a good father; he was happily standing watching the drama unfold when Grace nudged him with a reproachful glare as she gestured with her eyes towards Bruno.“It’s okay.” Chris chuckled looking at Darcy’s embarrassment before turning his doting gaze towards his little treasure and then Bruno.Neither looked at him as they were both looking at the closed door with similar anxious expressions although the cause of their anxiety was different. Little baby’s world only had B