Gideon and Winter didn't have much time.The isolation suits only lasted ten minutes, with a maximum limit of fifteen. This meant Gideon and Winter had to complete their mission within that short window. Thus, the situation was urgent.The two quickly swam toward the central palace.It was an ancient bronze hall, incredibly well-preserved. Even after countless years submerged in seawater, it showed no signs of decay, still looking majestic.It was a miracle and truly a world marvel.But now wasn't the time for Gideon to marvel at it. He and Winter reached the grand hall's doors and began pushing them open.However, due to the immense pressure from the seawater, opening the doors wasn't easy."Over here," Winter said.She found a window, the only viable entry point.With a sharp shout, Gideon unleashed his peak strength, tearing apart the bronze bars of the window. The two squeezed through and entered.Unexpectedly, inside the ancient bronze hall was a bright light that illumi
Winter returned to the submarine. She removed her isolation suit, her heartbeat pounding like a drum. She didn't leave immediately but instead stared at the ancient ruins for a long time. Still, there was no sign of Gideon.She let out a heavy sigh. For a rare genius to fall, it was a loss to lament.But she had to do it. Otherwise, she would never have obtained the inheritance scroll."I will build a tomb for you and visit it every year. Gideon, I will remember you," she murmured to herself.Then, she piloted the submarine away from the ruins.Not long after she left, a sea beast slowly emerged from the ruins."Purus Cordus.""Calm the heart like still water; let the still water reflect the heart."A gentle breeze brings no ripple; serenity remains unperturbed."Sitting alone among the bamboo trees, as the long cry of the zither resonates."When entering a meditative silence, even a venomous dragon must retreat."With a heart unclouded, the heavens reward diligence."With
Winter was extremely anxious.The number of sea beasts was increasing, and the danger was growing ever direr. She had to make the most of what little time she had left to escape.Moreover, the submarine's energy supply wasn't infinite."One hour. The submarine can only last for one more hour. Once the power runs out, it'll be nothing but a heap of scrap metal." She gritted her teeth.To her credit, her piloting skills were exceptional. Despite the relentless pursuit and blockade by the sea beasts, she managed to escape through narrow gaps each time, every maneuver thrilling and perilous.Suddenly, more sea beasts arrived. The number now exceeded 20, and Winter's expression turned grim. Her palms were slick with cold sweat.Finally, at a certain moment, one sea beast's tail struck the submarine.She screamed.The submarine shook violently. Although its defenses were formidable, damage had been sustained, and many internal systems shut down.Then, another hit followed. The first
"It's not like that. I…""You what?" Gideon mocked. "What excuse could you possibly come up with? Isn't this the truth?"Winter was rendered speechless."Even if you had just told me in advance about the frenzy poison, I could've prepared for it. Let's say you didn't want to tell me because you were afraid I'd back out."You could've at least let me take an inner core with me or warned me not to leave the sea beast's inner core in the submarine."With the inner core, wouldn't I have had a better chance of surviving? And yet, what did you do? Nothing!"You wanted me dead, and you even planned to take the inner core for yourself. Tell me. Do you have any objections when I call you a venomous woman with a stone-cold heart?"Winter pressed her lips together, unable to respond.Gideon's tone turned icy. "For someone who wanted me dead, I'll just return the favor."Winter panicked. "Wait! Listen to me!""Oh? What could you possibly have to say? Do you think you can convince me to l
Gideon opened the hatch. He had already sensed the location of the inner core because the overwhelming, pure life energy it emitted radiated an irresistible allure.However, he needed to exercise extreme caution.Inside the beast's stomach, the highly corrosive gastric acid could dissolve even steel in moments. This was precisely why the beast had tossed the submarine straight into its mouth."Get ready," Gideon reminded Winter. "When I tear through the flesh to extract the inner core, the king of sea beasts will definitely sense it and go berserk. You'll need to seize the opportunity to fire the energy cannon. Find a weak point and blast our way out.""Understood," Winter responded.She inspected the submarine. Although it was slightly damaged, the energy cannon was still operational."We only have one shot," she added. "Energy is running low. We still need enough power to escape the deep sea and ascend the abyss. We can't afford to burn it all here."Gideon nodded. He took a d
"Not good! A lot of sea beasts are tailing us!" Winter's face turned pale.Gideon asked, "Can't we speed up? Do we not have enough energy?""Our energy is limited. This is the maximum speed," she replied, her voice full of unease.If the situation continued to develop this way, the sea beasts would catch up and surround them in ten minutes."What are you doing?"Suddenly, Winter noticed Gideon holding a dagger and walking toward the hatch.Startled, she shouted, but he ignored her. He opened the hatch and slashed his wrist. Immediately, blood spurted out.What was strange was that his blood had traces of black in it, looking ominous.Winter covered her mouth in shock, unable to believe what she was seeing.Moments later, Gideon closed the hatch and tended to his wound.After releasing a third of his blood, his face was pale and devoid of color. He looked extremely weak. However, this was the only way to stop the sea beasts."Gideon, you…""This is your doing, you know?" Gid
"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
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
"Do you know your crime?" Adam's voice boomed like thunder, deafeningly loud.Even though Lavinia was a peak grandmaster, Adam was a peak transcendent, a level far beyond hers. The gap between them was immeasurable.At that moment, Lavinia's mind buzzed as if she was struck. It took her a while to recover, her face pale.Lowering her head slightly, she said sincerely, "Mr. Pacc, may I ask what crime I have committed?""How dare you argue back?""Mr. Pacc, if I am indeed guilty, I will not deny or shirk my responsibility. But if I am innocent, I will absolutely defend myself with reason and evidence.""Good!" Adam slammed the table, his voice icy as he said, "Listen carefully. What crime should unauthorized use of nuclear weapons warrant, according to the law?"She replied, "It depends on the circumstances. If nuclear weapons are used to attack another country and cause massive casualties, it is a capital offense."If not used against another country and without causing extensiv
"On the other hand, I've also received word that Lord Haine has allied with several influential figures and is absolutely determined to have you punished! That's a major obstacle. In short, we need to be prepared," Cody added."Lavinia, you don't need to worry. Even if it comes down to punishment, I'll make sure you leave Drammore safely." Cody's tone was resolute and unwavering.There was no way he would allow the woman he admired to be punished. He couldn't bear the thought of such a situation.Seanno was deeply moved, while Lavinia didn't know what to say. Cody had truly gone above and beyond for her."You know." Lavinia took a deep breath and spoke solemnly, "Since I've decided to return, I've been mentally prepared. No matter the outcome, I'll face it calmly. I absolutely won't run away. I don't want to repeat this again. "It's late. You should stay here at my home tonight."With that, she left the room first.Seanno smiled wryly. "Cody, that's just how Lavinia is. Don't t
In the early hours of the morning, Lavinia returned to Drammore. However, instead of going to the Ministry of Defense, she went straight to her family's home.This time, she returned without notifying anyone else. She only informed her father, Seanno."Lavinia." Seanno, who had been waiting anxiously for Lavinia, his pride and joy, was overcome with emotion and wept tears of relief as they embraced.After a moment, his eyes reddened as he sighed. "Why did you come back now? You know how dangerous this is. I even went to speak with the mayor of Drammore. You know how highly he thinks of you. He even tried to match you with Cody."Cody Freeman was the son of Donovan Freeman, Drammore's mayor.Countless young women from prominent families hoped to catch Cody's attention. However, he wasn't the typical playboy but instead an exceptionally capable individual.That said, he had suffered from a strange illness years ago, leaving him physically frail.Since childhood, he had dreamed of
Ronan spoke in a serious tone, "You need to be careful. The lineage of the Ritualists is indeed powerful and unpredictable, but it's also deeply entangled in karmic consequences. In the end, they rarely meet a good fate."Before inheriting the legacy, Gideon would have scoffed at such a statement. But now, after obtaining the inheritance and gaining some understanding of the Ritualists lineage, he no longer dismissed it and instead took it very seriously."We'll take it one step at a time. For now, there's a secret ritualistic technique that can suppress the frenzy poison in my body, and that's my top priority.""As long as you're clear on what you're doing," Ronan said, stretching lazily. With a smile, he added, "Once this matter is settled, let's part ways here."Gideon asked, "Mr. Foley, where are you headed?""No idea." Ronan had an air of an otherworldly sage.He chuckled. "I'll roam the world, seeking opportunities to further refine my Doombringer Knuckle. Kid, you need to
"Frenzy poison?" Marie frowned slightly and snorted coldly. "He deserves it. He took possession of our clan's inheritance scroll and got harmed by the frenzy poison. It serves him right." Winter shook her head. "No, ma'am, it's not like that. I used him. He helped me retrieve the inheritance scroll and ended up being afflicted by the frenzy poison. Ma'am, he doesn't have much time left. Do you have a way to cure him?" Marie stared at Winter, her gaze meaningful. "Winter, I can see that you care deeply about him, don't you?" "Yes." Winter didn't deny it. She spoke with utmost seriousness, "My sister was captured by the Spirale clan, and I need Gideon's help to rescue her." "What?" Marie was both shocked and furious. Winter cried, "My sister is only nine years old. I don't know how she's being treated by the Spirale clan. I must save her, and all my hopes rest on Gideon. He can't die." "Entangled by karma." Marie sighed, stroking Winter's silver hair. "Winter, there will inev
"The Ice Tribe!" Gideon murmured to himself.The sound of a creaking door caught his attention, and he turned to see an elderly woman slowly emerging from the thatched cottage. She was bent over, leaning on a walking stick, and her disheveled hair hung in front of her face, giving off a deathly presence. It was clear she was very old, possibly on the brink of death. To Gideon's surprise, he also detected a sense of threat emanating from her. It was both unexpected and remarkable. Ronan whispered, "Don't underestimate her. This old woman is a formidable figure." Gideon nodded. Marie Hattle approached Winter and took hold of her wrist. After a brief moment, she let out a sigh and said, "It's been so long since a descendant of our royal bloodline has appeared. My lifetime of work has not been for nothing." Tears streamed down Winter's face.Marie comforted, "Do not shed tears, child. Our tribe has not disappeared completely. There are still numerous branches scattered beyo
Late at night, in the grand hall of Bukmond Mansion, Odin, Aiden, and a group of generals all wore serious expressions. Two days ago, the Cabinet and Ministry of Defense of Drammore had jointly sent a letter demanding Lavinia's arrival within three days. It was clear that this was related to the use of nuclear weapons, as the letter was filled with underlying anger from both parties. This was certainly not a positive development. With only one day left until the three-day deadline, everyone was deeply concerned. "Ms. Mosley," they said, their worry evident in their voices.Lavinia managed to force a bitter smile as she replied, "Don't worry about it. Whatever is meant to happen will happen. After all, I am a five-star Ms. Mosley. The worst-case scenario would simply be losing my title and returning to my previous status. No real harm done." Odin's tone was serious as he spoke, "Ms. Mosley, the situation in Drammore is complex. The powerful individuals who previously pursued
In the blink of an eye, the army of 100,000 had already suffered a loss of 30,000 soldiers, and more than half of the beast groups were killed or wounded. The thick smell of blood filled the sky, reaching even the distant Bukmond. The once peaceful sky in the direction of Mount Munmere now appeared as a bloody red. Lavinia, along with veteran generals like Odin and Aiden, was taken aback by the scene. Even the most battle-hardened soldiers were horrified, having never witnessed such utter devastation before, despite their experiences in numerous wars both large and small."Report!""Satellite monitoring shows that the southwest area of Mount Munmere has completely fallen, and a quarter of Mount Munmere has been destroyed."Lavinia nodded slightly. Odin said, "Ms. Mosley, should we continue?" "There's no need." Lavinia shook her head. She was hesitant to resort to nuclear strikes again. It seemed too inhumane, not out of concern for the enemy but for the beasts that inhabit
"Holy shit!" Aiden was stunned on the spot. What was that? It was a nuclear weapon. Lavinia was actually using a nuclear weapon directly. No wonder she had ordered him to lead the troops back quickly. At this moment, Aiden was filled with profound admiration, astounded by Lavinia's extraordinary courage and determination! Aiden shouted, "Quick! Get back to the city!"The 30,000 soldiers were also extremely nervous. Their feelings were a mixture of curiosity and anticipation. The use of nuclear weapons was a rare event globally, making this a unique opportunity to witness it firsthand. Without a doubt, Mount Munmere would be completely destroyed by the explosion."Report! Zone One is ready!" "Report! Zone Two is ready!" "Report! Zone Three is ready!" "Report…"A series of reports shot up to the city gate tower of Bukmond, reaching Lavinia's ears. All 18 nuclear zones were fully prepared.It was too late to change course now, as this matter was like an arrow released