As Gideon left Goldspire Hotel, his thoughts lingered on the person Damian had mentioned. He knew exactly who he was referring to. Zane Farrell, the eldest son of the Farrell family in Goldspire. Back in the day, Zane was one of the Four Elites of Goldspire, just like Gideon. However, their relationship had been far from friendly. It was marked by tension, even outright animosity. Goldspire wasn't just known for its Four Elites. There were also the Three Beauties of Goldspire. Among them, Waverly Tate of the Tate family was the most stunning. Zane had been infatuated with Waverly, pursuing her relentlessly, but she had always ignored him. Instead, she gravitated toward Gideon—a closeness that planted the seeds of Zane's envy and hostility. The situation escalated when an incident spread like wildfire. Gideon and Waverly had spent a night together on Dragon Peak. Rumors swept through Goldspire, claiming the two had solidified their relationship. The Tate family, catching
Gideon smiled. "It's not that. It's just that five years have passed, and things have changed. I was just asking."At that moment, Anna spoke up, "Mr. Snow, the Tates aren't in a good situation."Gideon raised an eyebrow. "What's going on?"His frown deepened as Anna explained, "Over the past three years, the Tates have been hit hard with setbacks and sanctions. Rumor has it that the Farrell family has been pulling the strings behind the scenes."Anna added, "Now, the Tates are on the brink of collapse. It's likely that their conglomerate will go bankrupt soon."Gideon's face hardened, and the temperature in the room dropped with his cold demeanor. He muttered to himself, a fury building up within him, "Zane, that bastard!"Anna continued, "Also, Ms. Tate's reputation is getting bad. There are rumors circulating that she's been living recklessly. On the surface, she pretends to be prim and proper, but behind the scenes, she's been involved in questionable behavior."She added, "
"Sir, it's here." Lysander pointed at a hospital on the map.As he gestured toward the psychiatric hospital ahead, he said, "But Mr. Snow, this place appears to be fully secured. Are you planning to break in directly?"Gideon considered it for a moment. Causing a commotion in broad daylight wasn't ideal. He pulled out his phone and made a call. "Gideon, so you finally remembered me! Where on Earth have you been these past few days?" Rachel's voice came through, laced with irritation. "Rachel, I need you to handle something for me," Gideon said, cutting to the chase. "Oh, I see how it is! You only remember me when you need something. When there's nothing, you vanish like a ghost! You've got some nerve, Gideon!" Rachel's tone was filled with mock frustration.Despite her complaints, Rachel harbored complex feelings toward Gideon. She was still in awe of the man who single-handedly stormed the Yovarian Guild headquarters and wiped out their leaders in just one fateful night
Waverly had once been full of life and beauty, but now, she was locked away in a psychiatric facility.Rachel recognized Waverly by the silhouette even from behind. After all, she herself was one of the Beauties of Goldspire. Though she'd heard rumors of Waverly's stay in the facility, seeing it in person was different.Rachel's emotions swirled in conflict as she stood there. She remembered vividly how years ago, Gideon and Waverly were lovers on the brink of engagement. Now, Gideon was here, searching for Waverly.Was he here to rekindle their relationship?The thought stung. Rachel felt a pang of discomfort, but she quickly pushed it aside. She was a capable businesswoman who was far above petty jealousy.Gideon walked slowly toward the bed.Waverly didn't react. She sat still, her gaze vacant as she stared out the window. Her face was pale."Waverly," Gideon called softly.He knelt by her side and gently held her frail hand. "Waverly, it's me. I'm back."At his words, her
Zane's expression shifted slightly before he sneered dismissively. "I've heard the rumors. He's back, is he? Good. Times have changed. The Snows have fallen, so Gideon's nothing now." "Mr. Farrell, do you want us to act?" the man inquired cautiously. Zane waved his hand dismissively and said, "No need. Instead, intensify the pressure on the Tate family. Within a month, I want Tate Corporation to go bankrupt and out of the picture. Let's see how Gideon feels when that happens." A cold smile spread across Zane's face as he leaned back into his chair. …Meanwhile, at the villa on Beaker Island, Waverly had awakened. Thanks to Gideon's meticulous care, her condition had improved dramatically. Her physical state was much better, and her emotions were finally stabilizing. The moment her gaze fell on Gideon, she became overwhelmed again. Her body trembled uncontrollably as tears streamed down her face. "I'm sorry," Gideon said, his voice laden with guilt. He leaned fo
The man sneered, "You know, your wife is quite the beauty. Selling her off might help clear some of that debt."Ronald erupted like a thunderclap, his face contorted with fury. "You bastard! You're courting death!" he roared."That little bastard Zane ruined my daughter, and now, he dares come for my wife? I'll kill you!" Ronald snapped.Ronald lunged at the man, fists flying.But the middle-aged man was no ordinary opponent. He sidestepped Ronald's attack effortlessly, his movements smooth and precise. With a cold smirk, he swung a fist at Ronald's head.Before it could connect, a hand shot out, catching his fist mid-swing."What the—" The man's expression twisted into shock.The next moment, a sickening crack echoed through the room.A sharp, guttural scream filled the air.The man's hand was crushed. His bones were shattered beyond repair. He staggered back, clutching his ruined hand and howling in agony."My hand! My hand! You've destroyed my hand!" he shrieked. His eyes
Gideon had spoken with unwavering confidence, his tone firm and resolute. However, Ronald remained skeptical. He sighed inwardly, disappointed by what he perceived as Gideon's lack of self-awareness. To him, Gideon's words were nothing more than empty bravado—a desperate attempt to maintain pride after the fall of his once-glorious family.Ronald understood. Anyone in Gideon's shoes would struggle to accept such a downfall. "Mr. Tate, you don't believe me?" Gideon asked, his sharp eyes fixed on the older man. Ronald shook his head gently, his expression weary. "Gideon, I understand how you feel. But the Farrells are an unstoppable force. Take your time. For now, you're far from being a match for Zane." After a pause, he added grimly, "This latest move from Zane of sending someone to buy out my company shows that he's eager to crush me completely. And now that you've injured his man, this won't end quietly. Both of us are in danger."Gideon's gaze hardened. "Mr. Tate, wha
"I'll repay you a thousand times over in the future," Gideon said, his tone calm but resolute. Rachel scoffed, crossing her arms. "If you were really that rich, why would you need to borrow money from me?" Her voice carried a hint of exasperation.She knew Gideon had a habit of making grand promises, often with no intention of following through.Gideon replied with a faint smile, "My money's tied up overseas. Getting it back isn't exactly quick or easy. How about I give you an IOU? Would that work?" "An IOU?" Rachel's sharp eyes glinted with interest. She twirled a pen in her hand for a moment, then shook her head decisively. "Forget the IOU. Instead, agree to one condition, and I'll lend you the money." "What condition?" Gideon leaned forward, curious. Rachel's serious expression betrayed a rare trace of pleading. With a soft yet firm voice and tinged with an unexpected vulnerability, she said, "I want to see my grandpa just once. I miss him so much. Can you make it
"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