"Under pressure, Cormac handed Qyra over to the Yovarian Guild's deputy leader..." Rachel trailed off.Suddenly, an explosive wave of murderous intent filled the room, causing the temperature to plummet instantly.Wilder's hair stood on end as he stared at Gideon in disbelief. The killing energy was terrifying, and he wondered what kind of experiences could have forged such intensity. In Wilder's eyes, Gideon had transformed into a harbinger of death.Rachel was not a martial artist, but even she felt the suffocating pressure. The cold air prickled her skin, and Gideon's murderous glare sent her heart racing."Go on," Gideon uttered through clenched teeth.Rachel steadied herself and carefully continued, "After Qyra was given to the guild, the Snow family got a brief respite. But it didn't last long. Apparently, Qyra made some mistake and was thrown into the guild's prison."That was the final blow the Snow family couldn't withstand. Other families piled on, and eventually, the S
Leopold and Anna were stunned by the declaration. Even though Leopold was a major crime boss in Goldspire, his power was nothing compared to the Yovarian Guild, which was Verdura's top criminal organization.Yet, Leopold quickly calmed himself. After all, what was the Yovarian Guild compared to the King of all Kings? Any single one of the world leaders who bowed to Gideon could destroy the guild, let alone Gideon himself."Mr. Snow, I'll gather my forces immediately," Leopold said. "Tell Nino to get over here immediately," Gideon added coldly. Leopold was momentarily surprised before nodding. "Understood. I'll contact him right away."Once outside the private room, Anna could barely contain her excitement. "Dad, are we really going after the Yovarian Guild tonight? This is incredible!"Leopold chuckled confidently. "With Mr. Snow's influence, the guild doesn't stand a chance. This is also a golden opportunity for our family. Once the Yovarian Guild is destroyed, we'll seize the
"Crossing the Yovarian Guild means certain death. What should I do?" Nino mumbled as he was caught between a rock and a hard place.Time slipped away, and before long, the last rays of sunset finally disappeared. As night fell, leaders and enforcers from both Leopold's and Nino's factions assembled in front of Twilight Bar, standing in tense silence.Leopold warned, "Listen up, Nino. Don't get any bright ideas. Working for Mr. Snow is a privilege, and if you try to pull anything funny, your death won't be pretty."Nino scoffed. "Relax. I'm in too deep now. We're on the same side here, but let's be real. We've got maybe 1,500 people combined. The Yovarian Guild has triple that. How the hell are we supposed to win this?""That's not your concern," Leopold replied with a knowing smirk. "Mr. Snow has his methods."Nino could not help but wonder what kind of power Gideon held over Leopold to command such loyalty.Twilight Bar had been cleared out for the night. Finally, at precisely t
Leopold and Nino were completely stunned. Raymond had been one of the four deputy leaders of the Yovarian Guild, yet he was taken out instantly. Was this really Gideon's work, and if so, how did he manage it?The soldiers of the Yovarian Guild were equally frozen in disbelief."Let's go, guys. Charge!" Leopold was the first to snap out of it, rallying his men forward with a battle cry. Nino's forces followed close behind.Though the Yovarian Guild had originally outnumbered their combined forces by several hundred, Raymond's sudden execution had shattered their morale. Without leadership, their formation crumbled, leaving them scattered and disorganized. Despite being outnumbered, Leopold's and Nino's men quickly gained the upper hand. The chaos that erupted at Drakenspire Peak was nothing short of extraordinary. A battle of this scale was unprecedented, quickly grabbing other factions' attention.At first, many had assumed Leopold and Nino were fighting each other, but whe
The Yovarian Guild's leaders watched with contempt, thinking Gideon must have been insane to walk into their headquarters alone.Gideon was unfazed as he faced the wave of killers. His expression remained neutral as he drew a sleek whip from his waist. The weapon moved like a snake through the air, and the night sky was painted red with just a single snap. Screams echoed through the compound as the attackers were thrown back, each bearing inches-long gashes that cut to the bone. Yet, Gideon did not stop. He advanced steadily toward the leaders as his whip spun through the air, carving a crimson path around him."Impossible!" The leaders' faces turned ashen. One of the deputy leaders exploded with rage—they could not let a random young man make a mockery of them in their own headquarters."Die, you little punk!" The deputy leader charged with a machete, leaping through the air for a deadly overhead strike.In that instant, Gideon's whip transformed into a deadly spear, gleaming
The members of the Yovarian Guild were utterly dumbfounded. They thought Gideon was terrifying, killing without hesitation or mercy. Of course, they had no idea they were facing the King of all Kings.As the King of Kings, Gideon's every move was ruthless and decisive—there was no room for half-measures. Besides, these were hardened criminals who had caused endless suffering, and he had no reason to hold back. In fact, their deaths would be a service to society.Then, Gideon's spear transformed back into a whip, sweeping across the crowd and sending bloodied bodies flying. Panic erupted among the remaining members."Quick, tell Xan—no, get Gregory!" "Hurry!"Gregory emerged from the main hall deep within the compound, his face dark with rage. As the highest-ranking deputy leader and Xandor's cousin, he commanded immense respect in the criminal underworld of Verdura—when he spoke, the entire city listened. Yet, an unknown guy had stormed their headquarters, slaughtered his men,
Gregory's screams echoed through the compound as dozens of his bones shattered. Some fragments pierced through his flesh and skin, creating a horrific sight."You punk! How dare you harm me! I'm the strongest deputy leader of the Yovarian Guild. Do you know what you've done?" Gregory snarled.Without a change in expression, Gideon gripped his spear and drove it through Gregory's other shoulder. The bone shattered on impact, leaving the shoulder a mess of blood and torn flesh.The night air filled with Gregory's screams. As he teetered on the edge of consciousness, Gideon pulled out the spear and raised it again."Please, sir, spare me!" Gregory finally broke, fear evident in his face."Now you're afraid?" Gideon's face twisted with contempt.Fighting through the pain, Gregory begged, "Sir, we've never met before, so there must be some misunderstanding. Why are you attacking the Yovarian Guild?""'Misunderstanding'?" Gideon's rage erupted as he drove his spear through Gregory's l
Everyone among the Yovarian Guild leadership was dead. Meanwhile, Leopold's and Nino's men were in control. They swept across the area.Suddenly, Wilder appeared with the Avila family's forces.The Yovarian Guild immediately fell into disarray. They had no chance of recovery.When Wilder broke into the Yovarian Guild headquarters, he was stunned by the sight before him. The place was in shambles, while numerous high-ranking Yovarian Guild members lay lifeless in pools of blood."What happened here?" Wilder asked, his voice filled with shock and confusion.What could have happened to the Yovarian Guild headquarters?Wilder didn't see Gideon anywhere. About 15 minutes earlier, Gideon had left with Qyra in a helicopter. Wilder didn't suspect Gideon at all. He didn't believe Gideon could have caused all of this.The battle raged on. The Yovarian Guild suffered a crushing defeat.Following Gideon's orders, Nino and Leopold razed the Yovarian Guild headquarters. As for the guild me
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
"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