"How is he not good enough for you?" Arnold fumed. "Your grandfather was a farmer, too! He built the family business from the ground up, and that is how our family's wealth came to be! "He doted on you the most before he passed away. I don't want to see you disobeying his dying wish! This marriage is going to happen. I won't let you back out of it!""Mr. Seymour."Gideon had arrived.Arnold hurried through the door and greeted with a smile, "Gideon! You're finally here. We've been waiting for you. Do come in!"Gideon didn't expect Arnold to be this welcoming. As Arnold ushered Gideon into the house, he called out, "Ella, hurry up and head to the city hall with Gideon to get the marriage registered. I'll pick a good date for you guys to have the ceremony.""I don't want to, Dad!""If you don't listen to me, I'll freeze your bank account and cut off your allowance! I'm not letting you have your way with this. You're going to do as I say. Anyone who protests will suffer my wrath
"How dare you hit me, Gideon? How dare you call me a lackey?" Eric shrieked in fury as he clutched his face."Why not?""Do you think you Snows still possess the prestige you once had? Do you think you're still Gideon Snow, one of the Four Elites of Goldspire? I'll show you the price you'll have to pay for hitting me and humiliating us Grosses!"Eric wanted nothing more than to rip Gideon to pieces, and he swore to take Gideon down."I'll be waiting," Gideon retorted condescendingly. "You'd better not disappoint me. Also, pass your family a message for me. Tell them to be prepared for when I buy out Gross Group."Eric was flabbergasted, but after a moment, he mocked, "You must've gone mad, Gideon. To think you'd say such ridiculous things. You want to buy out our company? With what? Just wait, all of you! It's over for the Snow family!"And with that, he stormed out of the Snow residence.Only then did Cormac bellow, "Look at what you did, Gideon! The Grosses will surely join fo
After leaving Gideon at the city hall half an hour ago, Elara had been in such a foul mood that she went to a bar to drown her sorrows in alcohol. By sheer coincidence, she bumped into Matthew Carter.He was the handsome and talented son of the Carters of Goldspire, and they had been classmates at college, too. Over time, they became great friends who confided everything in each other. In fact, she considered him her bosom friend despite him being a guy."Why are you upset, Ella? Tell me what happened," Matthew asked in concern as he patted Elara's hand."I don't even want to talk about it. I got married.""What did you say?" Matthew exclaimed in shock. Frowning, he asked, "You're joking, right? Why would you have gotten married out of the blue? This is my first time hearing about this."Elara replied in frustration, "It was my dad who arranged this marriage for me. He made me marry a stinking farmer! We even got our marriage license already."Matthew's expression turned dark.E
"Thanks to you, Matthew, we get to share in this honor, too! I never even dreamed of being able to partake in such precious wine.""I have to take a photo of it and share it on my feed!"While everyone else showered Matthew with flattery, he was utterly confused as well. The Carters were merely a run-of-the-mill wealthy family without much prestige. Meanwhile, the owner of Twilight Bar was a big shot in the criminal underworld.They belonged to two entirely different social classes, so why was he being given such expensive wine?"Hey, Matthew. Is this a sign that the Carters are about to make it big? Why else would the owner of Twilight Bar give you this wine?""Well, about that…"Matthew didn't know what to say, but after a brief moment, he came up with an idea. Straightening up, he said with a smile, "Since this has happened, I won't try to hide it any longer. A few days ago, I had the honor of receiving the recognition of the chairperson of Avila Group. "She said she was int
Silence fell as the room filled with an awkward tension.Sporting an unpleasant expression, Matthew clutched the saucer without knowing whether to put it away or toss it in the trash."What kind of heinous trick did you pull to make the pattern disappear, Gideon?" Elara questioned in fury.Scoffing, Gideon replied, "The pattern was made with a special kind of ink that is hard to remove, but it's possible to do so with the help of heat and alcohol. It's that simple."However, Elara didn't let up. "How did you know it could disappear with the combination of heat and alcohol? I get the feeling that you wanted to ruin the saucer on purpose! Apologize to Matthew at once, or else, you'll have to pay for his loss!"Gideon's expression turned grim. Why was Elara being so unreasonable and saying such ridiculous things? Was it simply because Matthew was her bosom friend?Alas, those words sounded disgusting to his ears. He was repulsed by them.At that very moment, Matthew chimed in with
Eric was scared stiff. How did Gideon do it? How did he take down over a dozen men in the blink of an eye?While Eric stood there in a daze, Gideon slapped him so hard that he flew backward and lost a few teeth in the process. Both sides of his face were now swollen."You didn't learn your lesson back at the Snow residence, huh? The nerve of you to try and come after me. Do you think I'm a good-tempered man?" Gideon questioned, his expression frosty.Clenching his jaw, Eric roared, "Just you wait, Gideon! I'll cripple you today if it's the last thing I do!"As soon as he finished speaking, he attempted to run off. Amused, Gideon picked Eric up like a little rat and threw him against the floor. Instantly, his nose broke, making him howl in agony.Just then, there was a commotion in the hallway, and a group of men in black appeared. Gunnar Scarrow, the burly man in the lead, had a menacing scowl on his scarred face."I received a report from our customers that someone's causing
"What did you say?"Arnold's face turned pale as he roared, "Gideon was crippled by Eric? How did this happen? Did you instigate it?"Feeling aggrieved, Elara protested, "Dad, it has nothing to do with me! Gideon was too arrogant. He hit Eric, so Eric brought a bunch of his men to the bar. I don't know what happened after that, but I'm sure Gideon didn't come out unscathed. He was probably crippled.""Why didn't you take Gideon with you when you ran? He's your husband! How could you leave him there to be beaten up and turned into a cripple? How could I have such a cold-blooded daughter?""Dad, I don't love Gideon, and he's not good enough for me. Stop calling him my husband. Now that he's crippled, I won't spend my life with a cripple. I'll divorce him immediately!""You insolent girl!"Arnold was so furious that he slapped Elara across the face.After striking her, Arnold regretted it instantly. He had never hit her before—not even once. This was the first time.Elara stood th
"What did you say? You want to be my wife?" Gideon was a bit stunned, but immediately, his face clouded over.He felt like Simon had tricked him. That old man wanted to make him the Avila family's son-in-law. Was he asking to be taught a lesson?Meanwhile, Rachel was completely serious. She thought to herself that if marrying Gideon would solve the Avila family's crisis, then she was willing to make the sacrifice.Besides, she didn't think Gideon was as ordinary as he appeared. She knew how shrewd Simon was. If Simon valued Gideon enough to want her to marry him, it meant Gideon had some hidden power."Have you thought it over, Gideon? As long as you're fine with it, we can get our marriage certificate right now. I consider myself decent enough to be worthy of you," Rachel said earnestly.Amused, Gideon shook his head. "You're indeed beautiful and very capable, but unfortunately, I'm already married.""You're married?"Rachel was surprised. Did Simon know Gideon was married? And
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