One did not need imagination to understand that the elderly man was someone important, as his very presence stood out from the rest.Huub's eyes lit up as soon as he saw him, and he dashed toward him without a care. He even grabbed the old man's thigh and started bawling, a far cry from the unbelievably smug heir of Droitner Inc. earlier."Huey? What's going on here?!" the old man exclaimed in surprise.He was using a pet form of Huub's name, and it was obvious from his question alone that the two were close."Godfather! He's trying to kill me!" Huub bawled at the top of his lungs and shot Frank a vicious smirk where the old man could not see.Frank was a dead man now!On the other hand, while Frank had no idea who the old man was or why Huub was so confident now, he refrained from killing Huub.In fact, he only watched as Huub fled to the old man's side, since he had to admit that Huub was right about one thing.Killing Huub on the spot would lead to a chain reaction—if Madfis
While this was just Huub's personal squabble against Frank earlier, things were now fundamentally different now that Frank had threatened the police commissioner of Bralog.Earlier, Leino Himmich could only stop the argument or chase Frank away.After all, there were many people watching, and he could not risk appearing biased despite being Huub's godfather.On the other hand, when it came to Frank's threat against the police commissioner of Bralog…It was a slip of the tongue, to put it mildly, and a deliberate violation of the law, to put it in more serious terms.And to no surprise, the old man glowered at Frank's retort and growled, "I don't know where you're from brat, but you're here in Bralog! This is my jurisdiction, and not only have you vandalized this state-sponsored exhibition, but you've also attempted to murder my godson and threatened me!"Don't you think that I, Leino Himmich, would look weak if I let you go and neglect to enforce the law?! Arrest that insolent pr
"Transparency, you say?" Frank laughed coldly and raised his chin proudly as he pointed at Huub, bellowing with righteous indignation, "Then what are you going to do about Huub Droitner, who's representing Droitner Inc. in collaborating with foreign businesspeople to smuggle and sell national treasures and artifacts?!"Huub Droitner has also burned down my mansion in Zamri and abducted my family as hostages to coerce me into handing over my possession. Why do you think I traveled all the way here?! I'm a reasonable man, and you're claiming that I'd come looking for him for no reason?!""What?!"Leino was left frowning at Frank's accusation.Naturally, as the police commissioner of Bralog, there was no way he would not know about Droitner Inc. smuggling and selling national treasures and artifacts.In fact, he had already made a deal with Paul in secret—one might even say those national treasures and artifacts had only made it abroad because Leino agreed to it.Leino had also re
"Your accusation is therefore outrageous, when there are no national treasures and artifacts here."Pausing, Leino narrowed his eyes as he continued. "Also, you said that Huub burned your mansion and kidnapped your family, didn't you? But I did not receive any such news from Zamri. That shouldn't be so, unless you didn't report it to the police commissioner of Zamri."As to why you wouldn't ask for their help to arrest Huub, I have a hunch that it was your fault in the first place… or that it never happened!""Yes!"Huub could leap up and applaud Leino right then—the old fox was so cunning that just a couple of words were enough to reverse Frank's accusation.That was simply amazing!"Hmph."Leino smiled coolly just then and snapped at Frank, "Arrests and indictment require evidence. If I decide to press charges just because someone was running his mouth, public order would collapse."You, on the other hand, have destroyed this state-sponsored exhibition and even attempted murd
Eventually, Leino glanced at the crowd whispering among themselves, gritted his teeth, and snapped, "You brat! You're not only attempting murder, but you've even threatened and slandered me! I will no longer abide by your crimes!""Men, take him—shoot him if he resists, in the name of justice!"Frank sighed, seeing that Commissioner Himmich was finally giving up on pretenses. "I'm sorry, Commissioner Himmich, but you've chosen poorly."And with that, he whipped out his phone to make a call, saying only a single line as everyone watched. "Tell the mayor of Bralog to see me."His calm words left the crowd stunned, and even the police officers under Leino's command paused.They all turned to look at Leino, who naturally heard Frank too.He was stunned—who was the brat talking to, who had the authority to order the mayor of Bralog around?"Hahaha!"However, while everyone was left hesitating, Huub suddenly laughed out loud, wheezing even as he pointed at Frank. "You're still pret
Helen completely ignored Huub's fawning smile, however, and kept her eyes on Leino as she said solemnly, "You must be Leino Himmich, the police commissioner of Bralog. Madam Yimmel has told me about you."However, this man is my husband," she added, gesturing at Frank just then. "So may I ask you to do me a favor and look the other way if he has disrespected you?""Do you a favor?"Leino frowned and asked coolly, "And who are you?""Helen Lane, board chairwoman of Zamri's Lanecorp.""Helen Lane…"Leino searched his mind, but he had never heard of Helen, so she would definitely not be anyone important. However, it stunned Leino that Yora stood behind that young woman—did that mean that the Yimmels were vassals to Lanecorp, even though Leino had never heard of them?!After some thought, Leino stroked his beard and said, "Yes, I can look the other way, but the property damage he has caused…"He looked pointed at the mostly demolished exhibition hall, his meaning obvious."Not a
"Huub Droitner!" Helen was suddenly stern as she looked up and glared coldly at Huub, who was still hiding beside Leino. "You deceived me with your fake Bloodcrane Spiritbloom and tried to pull a con on Lanecorp, and you forced us into compliance by kidnapping my friends and family! Release them now, and we will let you walk!""Don't make me laugh!"Huub's entire face was barely controllable as he saw how differently Helen treated Frank and himself.His mind was immediately leaping to the worst plans—Helen would be all by herself once Leino arrested and killed Frank anyway!After that, he would have a million ways to force her to submit, and he would watch her go down on her knees, begging for mercy!Huub licked his lips at the thought, while a fire blazed in his loins—he could not wait to turn that fantasy into reality!"Just do it, Godfather!" Huub urged Leino right then. "Just look at how insolent Frank is—you're already being lenient, but he's being so persistent—"He stop
It was true what they said, that the strange and powerful existed and were hidden in every corner of Draconia!Even as Frank's hair stood on end, old Governor Quill stopped keeping Frank on his toes. "Hehe… I've been watching you for a long time, though I've only managed to make time now to come over for a look."And I must say… not bad. You really make me proud, though one expects nothing less from that little shit's son—pardon my language."Governor Quill chuckled, shrugging. "And you're much better than he is.""Little shit…?" Frank pursed his lips, getting a hunch just then.Who else could Governor Quill mean, other than Frank's father, the Lord of the Southern Woods?And to call his father 'little shit'… Frank could scarcely imagine how powerful the old man really was."It seems that you really don't know me."Governor Quill nodded and smiled. "But that's fine, since I've never met you… I guess I can tell you—I'm your maternal grandfather.""My maternal grandfather?!"Fr