Lucien laughs and shakes his head, seemingly not bothered at all. "This isn't the first time such toys have been aimed at me, old cargo. Let me tell you, I've faced much bigger toys than this on several occasions, and yet I'm still standing here in front of you."I came here today to demand an explanation from you and to hold you accountable for dispatching an assassin after me. I have no intention of killing you. "But my tolerance is limited; once your dogs pull the trigger, you've sealed your fate and the fate of your family! To put it bluntly, the Smiths will no longer exist in Richmond, VA!"Phil gets an ominous feeling in his guts. Not only because of Lucien's statement but because of their expressions. Despite the fact that they are standing in front of a swarm of guns, Lucien and Declan appear unconcerned.Declan even has a sinister grin on his face.He is having scruples. Won't I be making a mistake by doing this?But as soon as he remembers that Lucien and Declan are just ord
Is the world suddenly a supernatural entity? Do supernatural beings now live amongst men?The Smiths are beyond shocked. Nope, they are terrified! They are shivering. Their hearts are palpitating. Their breaths are sporadic.They are scared. Most of them are standing but their hearts have already flown away. They are just empty vessels. They don't know how to explain what just happened. It is beyond their knowledge and imagination.Not only did the young man in front of them dodge 720 bullets per round multiplied by the number of rounds fired which can be said to be more than 1000 bullets, but he also disarmed the gunmen, scattered their guns, and left them dead on the floor. All he did in seconds. How? How is that possible?They feel like they are standing before a ferocious demon! A horrifying bloodthirsty ferocious demon! One who they don't think has existed before!They now know he wasn't just throwing his weight around when he said those things are toys and have been aimed at hi
The Smiths become tense, big beads of sweat dribbling from their heads down their cheeks to the floor. When did they offend the military?If they can remember correctly, the only person they have offended is Lucien, why then is the military here?The military is a force that is rarely seen as they always battle international wars and are always within the borders. What did they do to attract the military's attention? Their eyes are wide with horror. Especially because of the guns all over the floor and the dead men and immobile ones.If the military happens to see those, they will be damned. Damned! As the word echoes in their minds, all their eyes settle on Lucien.Could it be that he called the military on them? He had said not long ago that they will no longer exist in Richmond! If the military is here to fulfill that, it is without a doubt that they would indeed be wiped from existence!Their jaw drops. No, it can't be so! Lucien's face is blank, making it hard for them to get an
Mr. Corbin is shocked by Lucien's response. But his face turns even more sullen when he recalls that Lucien can do it, but it might cost him his life. "You don't plan on using that video, do you?"Lucien sneers. "I won't be using it if he pays up in twenty-four hours. But if he doesn't, I will. I'll be posting it for the whole of Forest Hills and beyond to see!""But you know how dangerous that is, Mr. Wood," Mr. Corbin sighs. "The Millers are the wealthiest family in Forest Hills. If you expose that video and cause them to become a laughingstock, they will not spare you. You will be putting yourself in grave danger."Lucien scoffs. "It's just the Millers, what is there to be frightened about? You should have known by now that I don't take those families seriously. And I've told you before that no one or family has been born in this country who can harm a strand of my hair, talk more of me so why do you still worry? Simply relay my message to him and go back to work."Of course, Lucien
"You are joking right?" Lucien laughs. Even though he ran away from home and has a strained relationship with his parents, they are still his parents, his blood and he loves them so much. Who would dare hurt them? He is the invincible God of War! Who can afford to provoke him? No, Ares must be joking.But Ares's expression remains unchanged. He shakes his head slowly. "Your dad's right-hand man betrayed him. He set up an ally, one powerful enough to defeat ours, and launched an unexpected attack on us. It was too unexpected because there was an occasion going on that day. Before we could retaliate, he already had an upper hand."Even most of our men who we thought were on our side abruptly switched sides that day and began fighting against us. I tried to get your parents to safety, but they were all over the place. Your dad fought tirelessly, as did your mum. We all did. But we were unable to prevail. Your dad and I watched your mum get killed, and I in turn watched your dad get killed
Declan is particularly agitated. His cheeks are flushed, his teeth are clenched, and his veins are throbbing. He can't help but wonder who Lucien is, for such a strong man like Ares to bow down to him and say what he just said! He's never been so curious about Lucien before, but he can't help himself right now.His mind is wandering far and wide as a result of the little words he picked up from Ares and the little Lucien explained to him. Is Lucien a king? What does Ares mean by he has risen? What did Lucien leave behind when he ran to this city? What kingdom was Ares referring to? Why does everything seem so mysterious? He's lost in thought so much that his head is aching and his body is drenched in sweat.If he hadn't been so determined to always obey Lucien's rulings, he would have rushed to him now and pestered him to tell him the truth about where he came from and who he truly is. He can't believe he's been serving Lucien all these years without knowing anything deep about him.
"Seems you both have a good history, Lucien," Declan says, his gaze lingering on the spot Ares just left from."We did. I suppose we still do. He was the only one who ever listened to me when I whined about not being where I want to be. He's a nice guy.""And also powerful. If we fight, I doubt I'd be able to beat him."Lucien chuckles. "He's been a warrior all his life. Started training as early as three years. I really won't say he would defeat you as I feel you both are on par. "He trained alongside me when I was still home while you trained alongside me in the training ground so you two have things from me. I believe you two stand a chance to win each other. But it would be extremely hard. The easiest you guys can end on a draw."Blood surges through Declan. He feels so ecstatic. "I wish I could fight with him! I've been on one level for a very long time! Lucien, fighting him might really help me break through this level and top up! Particularly if I can defeat him! After all, I'
Meanwhile, back at the Pearsons' Mansion, Juliet is sitting on her bed with her head between her knees, tears streaming down her cheeks onto the floor. Since morning, after what happened between her, Lucien and Brianna, she has been crying her eyes out.Her eyes are all red, swollen, and puffy.Her hair is disheveled and strewn all over her face.Her room is muddled. Her pillows are scattered in different positions on the floor, her duvet cover is undressed, and her lampstand is shattered on the floor. Everywhere looks so messy.From the view, one can easily discern that she has been crying while scattering her things.It's late afternoon yet she hasn't had anything to eat. She hasn't even brushed or freshened up. She looks more like a mess of herself.Her heart is broken. For several hours now, she's been thinking about what Mrs. Avery once said. She's been wondering if it is possible that Lucien only loved her because she was wealthy, and now that she's nothing, he sees no need for