"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
Hans Schnee, the commander of the East Coast Base, was never a subordinate to Frank's father, the Lord of the Southern Woods.Instead, he was a subordinate to Frank's maternal grandfather!It was actually not surprising that when Frank fled to the east coast from the South Sea, he somehow ended up here by various coincidences and circumstances.His father was just sending him to his grandfather's side, and there was probably no place in Draconia that was safer than here.It was therefore not surprising either that the Four Families of Morhen, especially the Soranos, never dared to move against him.As the truth dawned upon Frank, he found some comfort in finding refuge.However, he remained his rebellious self inside, and he would rather his grandfather did not interfere with his affairs too much.Leaving his destiny in the hands of someone else simply made him uncomfortable. "You're just like your mother—you don't like me meddling in your life, do you? Don't worry, I'm not go
Phew…Once Governor Quill got into his car, everyone—including the visitors who had yet to leave from sheer terror—all breathed a collective sigh of relief.They really would not dare to breathe too loudly in his presence.Still, Nux Hamner, the mayor of Bralog who had come with Governor Quill, remained.He turned toward Leino, who was still on his knees, and snapped, "What do you have to say now?! Will you confess, or shall we wait to sentence you after the investigation?!""I…"Leino was ashen-faced and completely drained, and he was trembling even as he prostrated himself, sighing. "I-I will confess.""At least you understand your situation."Nux snorted and turned to bow at Frank reverently. "What should we do with him, sir?"The onlooking crowd was left in an uproar."My god… did the mayor of Bralog just address a younger man as 'sir'?""Don't you see? That geezer just now… my god, I really haven't met a man with his…presence!""And the young man is his grandson! I gue
Hearing how Paul threatened Frank, the remaining exhibition visitors were left raising their brows.They naturally knew Paul, as he was the current CEO of Droitner Inc., the company that sponsored this exhibition.And Leino Himmich, who had just been taken away, was Paul's best friend.However, it was obvious that Paul had no idea what had just happened to Leino, which was why he was so pompously threatening Frank.If he had known that Frank's maternal grandfather was Governor Quill, his reaction would have been even more ridiculous than Leino's.Nux Hamner, the mayor of Bralog, could certainly hear Paul. He strode up, snapping, "How dare you, Paul Droitner! Don't you know who you're talking to?!""Mr. Hamner?!" Paul frowned.He had spotted Nux earlier. However, in his mind, Nux was just the mayor of Bralog.That meant Nux did not have authority over the police force, so Paul was not worried since he was friends with Leino.He even snorted at Nux. "I don't know what happened h