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
Leopold and Nino's plan sparked chaos. It drew other factions and powerful families into a scramble for the treasures.They were all dragged into the chaos through a clever disguise.…Wilder returned quietly to the Avila family residences and reported, "Ms. Avila, the Yovarian Guild is done for. Their headquarters has been wiped out. But it looks like their leader escaped."He showed her a video. "Here's a video from the scene. It's a bit graphic, so be prepared."Rachel took a glance and bit her tongue in shock.The sight of such a powerful entity in Verdura being toppled overnight had left her speechless. In one night, the Yovarian Guild was no more. It was astonishing."Ms. Avila, I didn't see Gideon. I don't know if his disappearance is connected to Leopold and Nino suddenly joining forces against the Yovarian Guild. Maybe you should give him a call?" Wilder suggested."Let's talk about this tomorrow," Rachel replied. She needed time to process everything.For years, the
It was Lavinia. She was dressed in full military attire and accompanied by Benny and Derek.Why was she here again? Gideon felt a surge of irritation at her presence."Ignore her," Gideon said."Alright." Anna nodded and left.Lavinia continuously rang the doorbell outside the villa. She was determined to get some answers.She was curious whether Gideon was behind the downfall of Reaper and the destruction of the Yovarian Guild headquarters."Ms. Mosley, pardon my bluntness. Mr. Snow is really acting like he's above everyone. He's been making us wait all this time. What is he trying to prove? We have plenty of strong warriors in Dasovia. Does he think he's invincible?" Derek remarked."Exactly! He's so full of himself!" Benney added.Lavinia didn't correct her men. She shared some of their frustration as well. She had to keep her temper in check because she needed Gideon's help.After ringing the doorbell a while longer with no response, she called out, "Mr. Snow, I need to ta
Who did Gideon mean by "King of Opulence"? It was Celestium Holdings, one of the top three conglomerates in the world. The group's market value exceeded a trillion dollars, with its business stretched across nations globally. Compared to Celestium Holdings, Yelverton Group was insignificant. In fact, Celestium Holdings owned several large corporations in Dasovia alone. Together, those businesses already surpassed Yelverton Group.As Anna observed Gideon's calm demeanor, she felt a surge of admiration and respect for him.Gideon called Fred to inform him that he'd be busy with Snow Corporation's matters for the next few days and wouldn't be coming home. In truth, he stayed to look after Qyra. Her emotions were still unstable, so he couldn't leave her here alone.…The next day, Drakenspire Peak was still packed with people. Numerous families and factions from the criminal underworld had arrived, curious to see what had happened.The complete destruction of the Yovarian Guild he
Xandor was so furious that he coughed up blood.He had only been gone for a few days. In that short time, his home had been taken from him. Never in his life had he imagined this would happen.Harry's expression was equally grim.The Yovarian Guild had been backed by the Yelverton family. It represented their influence in Verdura. With its sudden downfall, the Yelvertons' power took a severe hit. The family's reputation was now stained with humiliation."Mr. Yelverton," Xandor said, his eyes blazing with fury. "I need your help to find out the true culprit. I refuse to believe that the Avila family, along with Leopold and Nino, could have taken down the Yovarian Guild!""I'll make the arrangements," Harry replied with a nod."Now, it's time for me to collect some interests," Xandor said, his voice laced with anger."How many people do we still have?" Xandor demanded from his men."Mr. Wyndhall, a lot were killed or wounded. Some even deserted us. Right now, we have just over 30
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
Continuous booms echoed in the sky. The savage clash sent chills down the spines of the soldiers, their eyes filled with deep reverence.Atop the city gates, Gideon and the others observed the battle. "Azel's got some real skill. And he's young, too. He must be a key prospect for The Light Council.""That's right." Orabella nodded. "He's a personal student of a veteran elder. He used to be an Episcopus, but he resigned and earned his place as a Legion Commander.""Now that you mentioned it, I'm really curious. Pope of Light holds you in such high regard, and you hold dual titles as the Episcoprie and the Legion Commander of the Regnandi Legion. You wouldn't happen to be the Pope's illegitimate daughter, would you?"Orabella shot him a cold, sidelong glance.Gideon chuckled. "I'm just joking. Don't take it to heart."His gaze returned to the battlefield. The two combatants were now going all out.Azel's spear techniques were exceptionally refined. Every thrust packed terrifying p
Azel Malemayn was the most bloodthirsty among The Light Council's top ten Legion Commanders. He was also young. Second only to Orabella, he was the second-youngest prodigy among the ten commanders.He carried a silver spear on his back. His eerie eyes glowed with an icy light as he spoke in a deep voice, "Send the message."If Martin surrenders and opens the city gates, we'll spare his life and give him a chance to serve The Light Council. If he refuses, we'll crush Saxum to the ground and slaughter every last soul!"After Martin revealed his mastery of the Eye Technique, The Light Council's interest in him skyrocketed, or rather, in his Eye Technique. If they could bring him under their command, all the better.A powerful presence surged forward as a duke approached the gates of Saxum, his voice booming, "Martin! I am Duke Royce Breckenridge. Come out and face me at once!""Your Grace, I've long heard of you. I never thought you'd come in person. I'm truly flattered." Atop the ci
"Has any other nation surpassed The Light Council in genetic research?" Gideon asked."Impossible!" Orabella's response was swift and confident. "Our research is the most advanced in the world. No other country has delved as deeply into this field as we have. That much is certain."We have the greatest minds, including a once-in-a-lifetime genius with an unmatched IQ.""Is that so?" Gideon's curiosity was piqued.A thought suddenly crossed his mind. "Right. What about the Spirale Clan? They specialize in advanced technology. Couldn't they have taken genetic research even further?""You think too far ahead. Just like their name suggests, the Spirale Clan excels at developing high-tech weaponry. But when it comes to biotechnology and genetics, that's not their strong suit.""I see." Then, he changed the subject. "Ms. Corthopp, any chance you'd take me on a tour of the genetic engineering facility?""In your dreams!" She scoffed.Gideon shrugged, not pressing the matter further.