As dawn approached, several barrels of fine wine had been emptied. The table was a complete mess.Vicar's expression was peculiar as he said, "Your Grace, it's been so long. That extraordinary assassin you mentioned, why hasn't he returned yet?"Sean's face darkened. He had a sinking feeling that the assassin had likely met his end—a complete embarrassment on his part.Vicar consoled him, "Honestly, it's understandable. Lavinia isn't easy to kill. She has a powerful protector hidden in the shadows."I almost captured her during the battle earlier, but a mysterious expert stepped in and stopped me. I could sense that person was at least my equal.""What?" Sean was astonished.Vicar's explanation gave Sean a chance to redeem his dignity, and he felt slightly better."What's next? I still have other extraordinary talents under my command. Should I send them after her?" he asked."No need." Vicar shook his head. "Since Lavinia has a mysterious protector by her side, sending more pe
Lavinia's eyes lit up."That's a good idea. I definitely can't just sit back and do nothing. If they want to come after me, then I'll fight them head-on.""I'll report it immediately," Odin said.He quickly organized detailed materials and sent them to the Ministry of Defense. To ensure everything went smoothly, he even printed hard copies and arranged for a special unit to personally deliver them to Drammore.…A commotion was happening in the grand hall of the Ministry of Defense in Drammore."What the hell!" Adam, the chief commander of the Ministry of Defense, was stunned.He immediately summoned the key decision-makers of the ministry, and everyone rushed over, assuming Bukmond's defenses had fallen and the forces of Tylland had broken into the territory.Instead, Adam threw a stack of documents onto the table. The others stared at them in disbelief."What do you think?" Adam asked."This has to be a joke!""3,000 casualties taking out 800,000 enemies? Even if you're ex
The entire nation celebrated, and the country was in an uproar.This was undoubtedly a historic event.3,000 casualties in exchange for the lives of a million enemy soldiers from Tylland. No matter how one looked at it, it was worth it. It was a monumental gain, a victory written in blood.Throughout history, there had never been such an overwhelming victory achieved with so few against so many. Now, it had happened. This was an event that would go down in the annals of history, immortalized for eternity."Ms. Mosley is invincible!""Ms. Mosley is unbeatable!""Unstoppable!"On this day, the entire nation was given a public holiday. The people cheered, singing Lavinia's praises, showing their unwavering support, and showering her with love. It was a scene that could only be seen once in a century.Lavinia's prestige had reached its peak.At the same time, the major players in Drammore were deeply shaken.Just as Odin had anticipated, this incident caused those who had been
The stone door was massive and heavy. The material it was made of seemed exceptionally unique.Gideon hesitated. Even if he threw a full-force punch at it, he wasn't sure he could break it open. It might take a lot of effort. This made him incredibly curious.If the door was this sturdy, the contents hidden behind it had to be extraordinary.He glanced sideways at Winter. He had long suspected that she had an extraordinary background and identity, but this wasn't the time to ask. Eventually, the truth would come to light.The stone door fully opened. A cold, ancient, and desolate air rushed out, carrying the weight of time.Winter walked in first, and Gideon followed closely behind.He realized that this hidden chamber was enormous. It was more like an underground palace, filled with weapons as far as the eye could see.Gideon picked up a longsword. He flicked it with his fingers, producing a crisp, soul-stirring resonance."What a sword!" he exclaimed in admiration.He inspec
The submarine was plunging rapidly. Everything ahead was pitch-black. Nothing could be seen.Even though the submarine emitted light, it failed to penetrate the endless darkness, as if the blackness absorbed everything.To Gideon's amazement, the temperature was dropping sharply. The air itself seemed to solidify, and the clusters of ice spikes blocked their way.Yet, the interior of the submarine remained at a normal temperature. The vessel was incredibly sturdy. Neither ice spikes nor ice walls could impede its progress.A loud boom rang out.However, Winter remained calm.A massive, thick ice wall loomed ahead. She immediately pressed the attack button.The submarine fired a dazzling energy beam. In an instant, the ice walls shattered. The terrifying energy beam illuminated part of the space.The submarine plunged into seawater, and its speed gradually stabilized.Gideon was stunned. The energy beam just now was incredibly powerful, like a weapon straight out of a sci-fi mo
Winter kept piloting the submarine, searching for something.At first, Gideon was full of excitement, marveling at the deep-sea scenery. But over time, he grew tired of it. Eventually, he began meditating to maintain his peak condition.He had no idea how much time had passed. It seemed Winter intentionally avoided activating any time-tracking devices to keep him from growing impatient. Still, he estimated that two days had already gone by."Come quick!" Suddenly, Winter's shout snapped Gideon out of his meditation.He got up, walked over, and looked outside. His eyes widened instantly.In the waters ahead stood a massive black portal. It was wide and seemingly endless in height because the light couldn't reach its top. The sight was overwhelming.Bathed in the eerie green glow of the surroundings, paired with the oppressive atmosphere, the portal resembled the gates of hell, making Gideon's skin crawl.However, Winter was ecstatic. "We're so lucky! The route was correct."Gide
"Die!" Winter shouted sharply.In an instant, the submarine shook violently, and a powerful energy beam shot out. Like a bolt of lightning, it pierced through the seawater. In a mere moment, it struck the sea beast.The previously indestructible scales now seemed as fragile as paper, offering no defense whatsoever.The scales were pierced through. Then, its flesh.The massive body was directly penetrated by the energy beam, leaving a ten-foot-wide hole. Blood spurted out, and the sea beast howled in pain.However, it wasn't over yet. The residual energy within its body wreaked havoc, destroying the sea beast's internal organs.In Gideon's line of sight, the beast's enormous and mangled body thrashed about, churning the seawater while letting out an ear-piercing wail that seemed to cut into one's eardrums."What a terrifying power!" He was astonished.He wouldn't have stood a chance if he had faced that Particle Cannon. What an incredible feat of advanced technology."Bloodboun
Winter didn't argue and nodded. "Fine. That leaves the other half. If we can slay another sea beast with an inner core, two inner cores should be enough to satisfy you.""I'm looking forward to it."Gideon realized that the inner core of a sea beast was indeed highly beneficial for cultivation. Such treasures were the more, the merrier.However, relying solely on himself in the depths of the ocean to hunt a top-tier sea beast with an inner core was extremely difficult. Moreover, the Particle Cannon wasn't something that could be fired without limitation.Therefore, Gideon could only fantasize about obtaining another inner core without truly expecting it.The submarine continued moving forward. A flush of excitement appeared on Winter's pale face, the color a reflection of her emotions.Gideon was deeply curious. What could possibly be in these depths to make her so eager?"We're here."It was unclear how much time had passed when Winter's shout snapped Gideon out of his meditat
"But what?" Gideon implored."Sir, we've discovered a cave dwelling. Based on initial observations, it appears to be an ancient ruin, and there may be more structures like it waiting to be unearthed," Ares explained. "Is that so?" Gideon became interested. Ares took the lead, and the trio, including Gideon, reached their destination. "Sir, take a look." Following Ares' instructions, they all saw it. A lone cavern nestled in the large pit, resembling an aged man who has endured countless struggles, finding peace in quiet solitude. "Cut the flattery." Gideon walked up to the entrance of the cave dwelling. Ronan marveled, "This stone door is made of an exceptional material. It's doubtful even a bomb blast could shatter it open." Winter questioned, "So, we have to rely on brute strength to force the door open? Or is there a hidden mechanism?" Ares shook his head and replied, "No, there's no mechanism. We've had multiple teams scour every inch of it for days, but to no av
The majority of the army, led by Justin and other champions, relied on weapons and equipment purchased from Aetheric Guild. Damon had a particular affinity for this submarine. If he could closely examine it and recreate similar models, it would be an incredible feat. As soon as they left Kitherglen, the communication service was back up and running. Gideon wasted no time in getting in touch with Lysander to inquire about recent events. To his astonishment, not only was Lavinia unharmed and safe at the border, but she also single-handedly defeated a massive army of one million and received the prestigious title of a five-star war hero. Her popularity reached its peak, and the entire nation rallied behind her. Gideon couldn't help but smile to himself as he thought, "Life is full of ironies, huh?"It seemed that Lavinia had managed to pull off a miraculous feat. It was highly unlikely for anyone to successfully wipe out one million of Tylland's soldiers. Such a victory was unheard
"Don't worry, Mr. Foley. I will surely live up to your expectations," Gideon declared."Good!" Ronan was very pleased.That night, neither Ronan nor Gideon could sleep. Ronan took the time to show Gideon how to use the Doombringer Knuckle in the midst of the relentless wind and snow. Meanwhile, Gideon couldn't afford to let his guard down for even a second and was completely absorbed in learning.… The next morning, as the first sunray shone down on them, Gideon opened his eyes and exhaled a mouthful of stale air. The techniques and hidden meanings behind the Doombringer Knuckle, along with memories of Ronan's instruction from the previous night, flooded back into his mind.He began to replicate and execute the moves with precision. The sounds of his punches echoed through the air, growing more intense with each strike."Good boy!" Ronan's eyes widened in surprise. Gideon had only learned the basics, and it had only been one night. Yet, he already seemed to have a grasp on the
The intense battle seemed to drag on indefinitely. Their physical abilities were beyond human. Gideon and Ronan broke apart from each other. Ronan's body shook with power as he prepared to use the Doombringer Knuckle. Gideon refused to be outdone, and his demeanor shifted, shedding some of his usual depth for a sharper focus.In Winter's eyes, Gideon was akin to a massive and weighty greatsword. He exuded a presence of unconquerable power, as if nothing could stand in his way. Ronan's face took on a serious demeanor, yet Gideon's was filled with unbridled enthusiasm. It had been a long time since he had truly exerted himself, and he felt exhilarated by the prospect. It was a rush unlike any other, and he couldn't help but feel excited at the thought of unleashing all of his strength once again.With a fierce determination, Ronan thrust out his fist and bellowed, "Doombringer Knuckle!" At the same time, Gideon also extended his fist, his voice echoing like thunder as he excl
Having a conversation about fighting with a skilled fighter like Ronan was actually beneficial for Gideon, given that he was a master of the sport. In truth, Ronan had not intended to harm the Jaeger royal family. His true motive was to confront Talia head-on. The Jaegers' top fighting technique, the Supreme Celestial Fist, was renowned as one of the most highly skilled and advanced techniques. He was caught off guard by Oscar's presence. Though, in a way, it aligned with his goals to have a fierce battle with him. His custom-made Doombringer Knuckle weapon had been designed for intense battles and could only truly be understood through fighting. As a top-tier expert, it was rare for Ronan to find an opponent who could truly challenge him in battle.Gideon's words had immediately captured Ronan's intense interest. "If you can make this fight entertaining for me, I may consider teaching you the Doombringer Knuckle," he said to Gideon. "What? Are you serious, Mr. Foley?" Gideon
Talia smiled and said, "Annalise is incredibly gifted. She's not going to meet her downfall so easily." "Got it. I'll be the decoy," Oscar replied. "Thanks." Talia nodded at Oscar to show her gratitude. That simple gesture made Oscar really happy. People would probably be blown away if they found out that the duke of the Chapman royal family could get so caught up in admiration and infatuation.…Meanwhile, as Ronan and Oscar went their separate ways, Gideon and Winter also got moving. Gideon wanted to meet Ronan because he was amazed by the latter's self-created Doombringer Knuckle. Compared to Oscar's Thundering Bruiser, his move was even more impressive. It was a seriously powerful fighting style. And Ronan mentioned it was still in its early stages and could improve for the better. Gideon didn't expect Ronan to teach him the Doombringer Knuckle, but he hoped they could chat about it. He figured it would help him a lot. "There he is!" The submarine—now a flying s
The battle between a god and a demon was undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime epic clash.Even Winter's eyes sparkled as she stared intently at the battlefield, afraid to miss a single thrilling moment."Attack!"Gideon clenched his fists. It was happening!Ronan's Doombringer Knuckle and Oscar's Thundering Bruiser were about to collide. Victory or defeat would hinge on this final move.In the distance, it looked as though the sky was being split in two.Their energies had reached an absolute peak. The radiance of their strikes lit up the sky, and energy surged uncontrollably. Snow-capped peaks crumbled one after another.With a boom, the two finally collided.In the next moment, both were blasted back, flying hundreds of yards apart.The aftershock of energy stirred up fierce winds, sweeping away countless layers of snow.Ronan and Oscar stood silently atop the snow-covered peaks, staring at each other from a distance without moving an inch. For a long moment, neither spoke.Th
Winter said, "Let's go. The Jaeger royal family runs deep. You may be powerful, but going into their territory alone is pretty unrealistic.""By the way," she continued, "do you have a grudge against the Jaegers?"Gideon nodded and then shook his head. "To be precise, I have a blood connection to them.""What?""My mother was a princess of the Jaeger royal family."Winter was stunned. She hadn't expected Gideon to have such a connection to the Jaegers."Let's go." He turned around. "I'll come back someday. When that day comes, I'll deal with the Jaeger royal family myself."Before he finished speaking, a thunderous explosion erupted in the distance.Gideon turned back.Far away, in the snowstorm and high above the sky, two figures clashed with each other, engaging in a fierce battle."They're so strong!" Winter was shocked.The terrifying impact of their clash could be felt even from such a distance. Those were unquestionably world-class experts.Gideon watched intently. He
"What's your plan?" Winter asked. "Should we look for Ajax and the others first?""No need." Gideon shook his head. "After so many days, I'm guessing they've already left. Besides, even though I can hold off the frenzy poison for half a month, who knows if it might suddenly act up? I can't risk going to the Jaeger royal family's territory right now."He was filled with regret.The Jaeger royal family was unfathomably powerful, and Oscar was there, too. With his unstable condition and the hidden dangers in his body, heading there rashly could lead to disaster.Moreover, he didn't have time to waste at the Jaeger royal family's grounds. Every moment counted in his search for a cure."Gideon, will you let me leave for a while? Don't worry. Once I've completed my mission, I'll definitely come back to find you. By then, whether you want to kill me or punish me, I'll accept it," Winter said."Are you going to finish your so-called mission?""Yes.""I think it's time for you to be hon