"You're treating me to a meal?" Gideon asked."You saved me and stopped Matthew from assaulting me. Isn't it normal for me to thank you by treating you to a meal? Let's go." Elara gestured for him to follow.Rubbing his nose, Gideon felt a little puzzled. He couldn't figure out what she was up to.Since when did she become so polite? She even knew how to show gratitude, huh?They entered a high-end clubhouse and headed straight upstairs to the sixth floor.As they walked, Gideon sensed something wasn't quite right. The clubhouse was extremely luxurious, and the costs were undoubtedly sky-high. Elara couldn't possibly afford a private room on the sixth floor.A cacophony of loud laughter and voices filled the air when the door was pushed open."Ella, you're here!" A well-dressed young man approached her with a smile."And this must be Gideon! Mr. Snow, right? I've heard so much about you." The young man extended his hand toward Gideon.Gideon shook his hand, thinking it wou
Elara's heart skipped a beat. For some reason, she suddenly felt a pang of guilt. She lowered her head and couldn't bring herself to look at Gideon.However, the rich heirs in the room were not about to let this slide.In the past, they had to look up to Gideon. Now that the Snow family had fallen, they were not going to miss the chance to humiliate him."Did I say you could leave?" One of the rich heirs stepped in front of Gideon to block his path."Move!" Gideon barked coldly.The heir was startled for a moment before flying into a rage. "Why the hell are you acting up? Do you think you're still the high-and-mighty heir of the Snow family?"With that, he swung his hand to slap Gideon across the face.Gideon caught the man's arm, and with a sudden, crushing grip, a loud crack echoed through the room as the man's arm shattered.The rich heir's scream, like the wailing of a slaughtered pig, filled the room.Everyone was stunned.They stared in shock at the man's mangled and tw
"Cuff him!" the officer shouted sternly.Harold and the others looked on, pleased, while Elara was at a loss for what to do.Gideon was visibly displeased. Just as he was about to react, a cold voice rang out from outside the room, "What are you doing here?"Everyone turned to look.Harold was stunned for a moment. Then, he hurried forward. "Mr. Horne, it's you!"The newcomer was none other than Damian, the eldest son of the Horne family.Damian had been passing by and glanced into the private room. When he saw Gideon surrounded by police officers, his heart skipped a beat.The last time Gideon was arrested, the entire Goldspire was thrown into upheaval. If something like that happened again, the consequences would be unimaginable.Without hesitation, Damian stepped in to intervene. He cast a sidelong glance at Harold.He had heard of him before. Harold was a young entrepreneur and owner of a company in Goldspire. Although he might have been a promising youth, Damian didn't
Elara was disappointed. Just a moment ago, she thought that the Horne family and the Snow family had genuinely established a strong relationship, which was why Damian had stepped in to help Gideon.She hadn't expected it was only because the Horne family was a shareholder in the clubhouse.Damian simply didn't want an incident on his turf. It wouldn't look good, after all."Get lost!" Damian barked coldly.Harold and the others didn't dare linger."Wait a minute!"Damian's sharp tone froze Harold in place. He shivered and braced himself to ask, "Is there anything else, Mr. Horne?""Take him with you." Damian pointed to the unconscious young man on the couch."Yes, yes, of course." Harold called out to his companions, and together, they carried the injured man out of the clubhouse.Elara also left with them.Once the room was empty, Damian dropped his intimidating demeanor and turned into an eager subordinate, grinning as he said, "How did I do, Gideon?""You're pretty quic
Elara got into Damian's car."Ms. Seymour, where are you headed?" Damian asked."Home."Damian obediently started driving.Before long, she asked, "Mr. Horne, do you have cash on hand?""What's the matter? Are you short on money, Ms. Seymour?" he repliedShe said, "I've been eyeing a small apartment lately. The location is great, and I'm planning to buy it, but I'm a bit short on funds. Mr. Horne, could you lend me a little money?"He thought for a moment and asked, "How much?""300 thousand dollars," she said, holding up three fingers.Then, she added, "We may not have much of a connection, but for Gideon's sake, can you help me out just this once? I'll pay you back as soon as I can."Damian nodded. "No problem. It's 300 thousand dollars, not three million dollars. I can manage that. Let's exchange numbers, and you can send me your bank account details.""Thank you, Mr. Horne.""There's no need to be so formal," he replied casually while chuckling.For the Horne family, m
"It's Matthew. Ms. Avila has a high opinion of him…" Marion trailed off."Bullshit!" Arnold exclaimed angrily. "That worthless Matthew! Why does Rachel think so highly of him?"Marion was speechless.Elara was completely bewildered. Could this all be a figment of her imagination?Noticing the situation from upstairs, Kyla was overjoyed."Mom, I don't want to go through with the divorce with Gideon," Elara said unexpectedly.Kyla's smile froze, while Arnold and Marion were dumbfounded."What nonsense are you saying, Ella?""Mom, just listen." Elara scrambled to come up with an excuse. "With the Carter family declaring bankruptcy, I have no reason to divorce Gideon.""I can find plenty of other eligible bachelors for you," Marion insisted."Then, hold off on that until you've found someone I actually like. For now, I won't divorce Gideon."Arnold nodded. "Ella, I support you."He gave Marion a stern look when she seemed like she wanted to speak up again. After the situation w
"How did it happen?" Gideon asked."It was all that little bitch Kyla's doing! She pushed Ella down the stairs!" Marion ground her teeth in fury. "By the way, I'm calling the police to have that little bitch arrested. What she did was intentional harm, and she will be put in jail for it."Arnold halted Marion and said, "Wait! Let's not jump to any conclusions just yet. We don't know for sure if Kyla was the one who pushed her. We'll wait until Ella wakes up and get her side of the story."Marion's voice dripped with anger as she exclaimed, "How could you call yourself a father? Our daughter is in such a state, and yet you still defend that little bitch!"Gideon said, "Mrs. Seymour, Mr. Seymour is right. We need to figure this out clearly and avoid making false accusations. If Kyla was truly the one who pushed her, we can still involve the police at that time."Arnold said in a deep voice, "Keep quiet and don't make a fuss. This is a hospital."Marion felt extremely aggrieved.…
Arnold called the attending doctor once more and said, "Doctor, it appears my daughter hasn't entirely lost her memory. She knows who he is!""Who is he?""He's my daughter's husband. They have filed for divorce and are currently in a cooling-off period.""I see."The attending doctor thought momentarily and then explained, "In my opinion, certain memories can be deeply ingrained and difficult to erase. Given that they are seeking a divorce, Ms. Seymour must have been resolute in her decision and determined to follow through, right?"Marion said, "Yes, my daughter couldn't wait to divorce him as soon as possible!""That's right, then. The matter of divorce is ingrained in Ms. Seymour's thoughts, and it holds great significance to her. It's a topic that she cannot forget easily, which explains why she still remembers the person she's in the process of divorcing. "Actually, this is good news. It's a breakthrough.""A breakthrough?""Yes. Next, we'll need this gentleman to assis
The Foxhall royal family's ancestral grounds were impressively built. Pavilions, towers, gardens, and courtyards blended seamlessly into the natural landscape, making every step a picturesque scene.With the mountains and rivers as their foundation, the place exuded an otherworldly presence. Auspicious beasts were also kept within the grounds.In the sky, white cranes frequently soared through drifting mist, making the entire scene look like a celestial paradise."Mr. Snow, we just visited the area where the beasts are raised. Next, let me take you to the resource grounds where we cultivate precious herbs.""Oh?" Gideon's eyes lit up.Arabella smiled. "If you can help my family achieve a good ranking in the martial arts tournament, I will let you pick three herbs from our resource grounds.""Just three?" Winter frowned.Arabella replied, "Ms. Winter, you'll understand once you see it for yourself. Our resource grounds contain many high-quality herbs. Some of them are even half-m
"Your Grace, the Nevitt royal family and the Savoy royal family have arrived."As soon as the words fell, a flock of fierce flying beasts came soaring from the distant horizon, accompanied by a chorus of piercing cries.Keagan and the others stepped out of the grand hall.Someone laughed and said, "Apologies, everyone. We were delayed on the way. But we made it just in time, didn't we?"The speaker was an elder dressed in an opulent long robe. It was none other than Edgar Nevitt, the grand elder of the Nevitt royal family. His status was extremely high, and his strength was nothing to scoff at.Behind him stood a group of young men and women, each exuding an extraordinary presence. Their energy was as deep and vast as an abyss. These were the elites of the Nevitt royal family.On the other side, the Savoy royal family's prodigies stood just as impressively. Leading them was a middle-aged man whom everyone recognized as Bartholomew Savoy's younger brother, Percival Savoy."Perc,
During this time, Qyra and Arabella had grown very close, even becoming like sisters. Arabella was worried that Gideon wouldn't show up, so before leaving, she repeatedly reminded Qyra to make sure he followed after her."Don't worry. I won't go back on my word," Gideon reassured Qyra. He was also eager to see the prodigies from the various royal families.He turned around and said, "Looks like our trip to the Spirale Clan will have to wait."Umbra smiled. "I'm in no rush."Winter was also on Beaker Island.Gideon said, "Originally, we were planning to go to the Spirale Clan to save your sister. Now, we'll have to delay it for a few days. I hope you understand."Winter had a head full of silver hair. Previously, she had transferred her pure essence to Gideon, which had left her extremely weak and greatly diminished her strength. This made Gideon feel distressed."Trust me. I'll definitely be able to save your sister," he said softly as he hugged Winter."I'm going to the Foxhal
Lavinia threw a punch, but it failed to disperse the streak of light. Instead, the impact sent her plummeting back onto the city gate, her entire body wracked with pain.Just like that, the aircraft hatch closed.The one who made the move wasn't Gideon, nor was it Umbra or the others. It was Orabella."Sorry. She was too noisy. It's annoying." Orabella chuckled.Gideon remained resting with his eyes shut, as if none of it had anything to do with him.Lavinia, however, gritted her teeth. In that brief moment, she had caught a glimpse of the attacker's figure. It wasn't a man—it was a woman!Judging by her appearance, she wasn't very old. Yet, her strength was terrifyingly powerful.That left Lavinia deeply unwilling to accept defeat."Ms. Mosley! We have a response. The Cabinet has approved their passage. No one is to obstruct them."The quick reply surprised Lavinia. That, in itself, was proof that whoever was on that aircraft carried significant weight.Odin reassured her, "
"Ms. Mosley, are you sure about this?" Odin asked cautiously. "Using the Falcon missiles requires authorization from the Cabinet and the Ministry of Defense. If we use it without approval, I'm afraid…""There's no time!" Lavinia was resolute.Her gaze was sharp, and her voice was as firm as iron. "A foreign aircraft is forcing its way through our borders. If we don't intercept it, where will we put our dignity?"Today, it's one aircraft breaking through. Tomorrow, it'll be ten. The day after, a hundred! Are we going to let ourselves become an international joke?"We must intercept this aircraft no matter what. We'll first give out a warning. If it refuses to back down, then we'll use the Falcon missiles. Don't hesitate. If anything goes wrong, I'll take full responsibility!"With her words set in stone, no one dared to object. The outer-base forces were alerted immediately. All three Falcon missiles were primed and ready, waiting for the aircraft's arrival.Ten minutes later, rig
At that moment, an emergency meeting was being held.After receiving the secret message from Gideon, all the Cabinet Elders wore grim expressions. There was a mix of both shock and anger.The shock came from the sheer audacity of The Light Council, who actually planned to attack the border of the northern wilderness. The anger came from their blatant provocation of Dasovia!"Bastards!" Casse, who had a fiery temper, couldn't hold back. He slammed the table and cursed loudly, "That scum from The Light Council is asking for death! I propose we strike first and declare war on them!"Immediately, some of the Cabinet Elders voiced their agreement.However, Rocco said, "The Light Council isn't some small faction. It's the world's most mysterious and powerful force. You could even say it's an entire nation of its own."Lark nodded in agreement. "He's right. The Light Council's strength rivals that of any nation. They have countless powerful individuals, millions of troops, and high-tech
Azel clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles popped, his eyes flashing with murderous intent.Gideon and Orabella walked farther and farther away.In the end, Azel didn't act recklessly. He had no choice but to lead his army in retreat.Seeing this, the dukes of Tylland also had no choice but to temporarily withdraw and reconsider their strategy.…Back at the mayor's mansion, Gideon tended to Martin's injuries.An hour later, Martin's condition finally stabilized, showing clear signs of improvement."Mr. Snow, thank you for saving my life. I have nothing to offer in return, but I swear my loyalty to you! I only hope you won't turn me away."Martin was a smart man. Gideon's sheer strength had left him in shock. He was so young and yet already at this level. His future was limitless.Moreover, Siward had been dropping hints along the way, revealing bits of information. Martin had grown increasingly intrigued by this mysterious, monstrous force of nature known as Gideon.
From Azel's current energy alone, it was clear that he was far stronger than before. He was qualified to be Gideon's opponent."Come on." Gideon's eyes flashed like lightning. His body tensed, his energy surging higher and higher.His energy was unlike Azel's. Azel's energy was cold and sinister, but Gideon's energy was blazing hot, causing the temperature to skyrocket. It was fire and ice.Their opposing energies clashed, generating literal sparks in the air, like something out of a movie. The spectacle was breathtaking."Stop!"At the last possible moment, Orabella descended. The scepter in her hand flared with radiant light as she swung it, slicing through the two clashing forces and separating them."Huh?" Azel, drowning in bloodlust, snapped back to reality. "Ms. Corthopp, what are you doing here?""Mr. Malemayn, first of all, congratulations on mastering the Slaughtering Arts! Secondly, pull back immediately. You know the side effects of that technique. If you two fight, t
Gideon spoke with such calm indifference that it made Azel seethe with rage. It was blatant, undisguised contempt."Who the hell are you?" Azel asked."Who I am doesn't matter. What matters is, how do we settle this?"As Gideon stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his face was as still as a deep lake. He spoke evenly, word by word, "How about this? Since you left Martin gravely injured, I'll do the same to you. Then, we'll call it even."Hearing this, Azel was so enraged that he laughed. "You're too arrogant! I didn't expect that besides Martin, his superior would show up, too."That's even better. I'll take you both down together and save myself the trouble.""Then, there's nothing more left to say."As soon as Gideon finished speaking, he began walking toward Azel like an ordinary man taking a casual stroll. It was another act of disdain."You're courting death!" Azel grabbed his spear and charged, leaping into the air before slamming down with full force.The air i