For some reason, Johnny stood spacing out for a long while after Madfist entered Huub's coastal mansion.Also, for some reason, he then followed Madfist inside, either to judge or as a spectator to see if Madfist and the youth named Frank Lawrence had what it took to bring down Droitner Inc.For his part, Madfist was not concerned.Even as he entered the mansion, the old man was still grinning broadly—it was a ruse, so that the mansion's security guards would lower their guard.And the instant they did, Madfist would move, swift as lightning and killing with a single strike.Even as the security guards died without knowing what had hit them, Madfist continued to strut, heading right into Huub's study and finding the button under his desk.Beep.The bookshelf behind Madfist opened with a jingle, revealing a staircase leading to the basement.His eyes turned sharp right then, as he sensed the presence of several martial elites.It was clear that Droitner Inc. really had what it
As time passed, Droitner Inc. found out about Tet Boran as well.While they had heard of him before, they were not acquainted with the man, not to mention that they were not important enough to become his close associate.As such, they started making certain alterations so that their replicas appeared even more authentic, though they had only started recently and worked with utmost secrecy. It was why Tet himself had never heard about what Droitner Inc. was up to, or he would have punished them, given his temper.Nonetheless, when Huub pointed out Tet's smartly concealed seal, the foreign businesspeople were all nodding, clearly showing interest.As with the usual trend, they would acquire these treasures from Droitner Inc. and resell them for over double the cost.That was no issue with Tet's seal of approval, and some of the foreign businesspeople were even quietly asking Huub for the price.However, while Huub was grinning broadly and about to announce the price, someone bel
On the other hand, the bodyguard squad leader was sent stumbling backward from recoil, losing his balance and falling on his rear."What?!"Seeing their leader falling on the floor, the other bodyguards were all in clear disbelief.The man was a martial artist, and a Birthright-ranked one at that!He was synonymous with might among the rest of them flunkies, who would not even reach his sleeve even if they all fought him at once.And yet, despite all his might, the bodyguard squad leader could not even stop Frank's stride and instead knocked himself to the floor.On top of that, it was thoroughly humiliating since there were so many people watching!"You… brat!"It took a while for the bodyguard squad leader to come to his senses, and he shoved his hands on the floor to spring himself off the floor.He had really messed up after being caught off guard, and there had to be so many people watching, especially Huub.As such, the bodyguard squad leader was livid—he was basically
"What?!"Though Huub clearly avoided answering Frank's accusation, his question turned sentiment against Frank.Even as the crowd turned to look at Frank now, they were all frowning contempt as if Frank was guilty as charged."That's Frank Lawrence?"On the other hand, the bodyguard squad leader was surprised as he remembered Huub's earlier instructions to thoroughly humiliate Frank should he come to his exhibition, so that his and Lanecorp's reputation would fall to the gutter.And seeing that the timing was right, the bodyguard squad leader restrained his hostility.Folding his arms before his chest, he chuckled coolly at Frank. "Mr. Lawrence, if you've come to apologize and return the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom, then do so right now—kowtow to Mr. Droitner, or you'll know what happens." His meaning was obvious—if Frank did not kowtow and apologize, Winter and the other hostages in Huub's mansion would be made to pay.However, Frank was already done with that.In fact, the reaso
"Go!"With thirtyish bodyguards and the Birthright-ranked bodyguard squad leader charging at Frank, he knew that this had to be resolved with violence.But it suited him just right.In fact, Frank was sneering—after tailing Huub for a while, his fists were itching.Pow!With a punch, he sent a roaring and charging bodyguard flying and screaming."Huh?!""He's a martial artist!""So he can walk the talk!"I guess he had to have something, daring to challenge Droitner Inc. on their turf…""Come on, haven't you heard? He's from Zamri, and you don't ever challenge a lion on his turf, get it?"The bystanders had already presumed that Frank was dead meat as soon as the bodyguards encircled him, only for his first strike to leave them stunned.Frank did not have time to listen to their comments either. After he sent the first bodyguard flying with a punch, three more lunged at him—all of them armed.However, it was pointless since this was an exhibition hall, and they had to show
"Useless fuckers!" Huub growled through his teeth and turned toward Renard Zitch, one of his goons who was standing nearby.Renard, one of the Ten Hellions of South Draconia, was a powerful martial elite who was halfway through the Ascendant rank. In fact, Huub's heart would bleed at the amount of money he paid Renard every year, though he was also his confidante and the man he most relied on.As such, it pleased Huub that not only was Renard so strong that he was peerless among martial artists, but he was also fiercely loyal, removing all who stood in his way.And Frank would be no exception now.Noticing Huub's look, Renard nodded, his visage cold as he rolled up his sleeves and walked toward Frank.Meanwhile, Frank was holding the endlessly confident bodyguard squad leader by the neck.Naturally, the crowd who had yet to disperse looked on in terror.It had not been four minutes since Frank leapt into action against Droitner Inc.'s elite bodyguards, and the bodyguard squad
Renard chuckled coolly, presuming that it had to be the only reason.As one of the Ten Hellions of South Draconia, his might was naturally above questioning.Moreover, he was actually in his sixties, and he actually looked like a younger man since he had always maintained his training routine.And since there was no one who had reached the Ascendant rank below sixty in Draconia, save for the freaks of the major sects, Renard prided himself with his accomplishment.Moreover, those major sects would always keep their freaks close, hiding them within their respective enclaves.They would certainly not allow them to run around causing trouble just like Frank here.What was that if not suicidal?"Brat, I don't know who has your back, but I'll spare you if you go down on your knees, kowtow to Mr. Droitner ten times, and surrender the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom."Frank, who was already sick of such threats, chuckled coolly. "What, not feeling confident about yourself?""No." Renard smile
Ever since that meeting with his father and drinking the tea Silverbell brewed, Frank felt his pure vigor growing in abundance in strength.And now that it was catalyzed with the Bloodcrane Spiritbloom, Frank could hardly control it."Well then, I just have to go all out!"Moving his right foot backward, he released a shockingly red pure vigor as everyone looked on.Boom!Even as Frank's hair flapped against the shockwave, Reynard's smile faded mid-air.Everything around him seemed to disappear, be it the crowd or Huub, who kept egging him on.His whole body was stiff, as if he was frozen mid-air, unable to move."Grr…"Renard soon turned pale, as he found himself staring into a bloody pair of eyes. "Is that… the Death Eater?"Frank was left dumbstruck and blinking, shocked that Renard recognized his move."Roar!!!"Even as Renard heard the thunderous roar of a behemoth that could tear through space and time, he was suddenly free from the darkness.At that moment, he abrup