"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
Huub was trembling uncontrollably when he remembered the terrifying geezer's face, which left Paul really concerned. "Are you alright, Huey?""I'm fine, Grandpa."Eventually, Huub slowly calmed down.Glancing at Nux just then, he realized right away that the terrifying geezer from earlier was as scary as he looked, even able to decide Leino's fate with just one word.Not only was Droitner Inc. helpless against such people, but there was no way that Nux, the mayor of Bralog, would lie outright with so many people watching.As such, Huub was completely convinced that it was all over for Leino.And with Leino arrested, Droitner Inc. would soon be implicated as well, and as Huub and Paul were the brains of the organization, he knew that the worst punishment awaited them.They were involved in everything, from stealing historical and cultural artifacts, to who knew what else. Even nine lives would not be enough.At that thought, Huub was at once regretful—why did he mess with Frank
Hence, Frank strode to the center amid everyone's confusion. "You must be Paul Droitner, the current CEO of Droitner Inc," he said, watching Paul impassively. "Leino Himmich has already confessed to his shady dealings with your company, including smuggling and sale of historical artifacts. He was taken away, and Droitner Inc. will soon be put on ice as well. So you should give up on wishful thinking—confess now, so that you can be afforded leniency.""What…"Paul was left stunned—why would his grandson not tell him if Leino was taken away?!"Don't fall for his lies, Grandpa!" Huub cried anxiously when he saw that Frank was exposing him and urged, "That man is lying to you! He's trying to frame us into a fake confession! Don't fall for his lies!" "Paul Droitner!"Nux bellowed furiously as well, "Leino Himmich has already surrendered. Confess now, and you might be afforded leniency, or you'll have no chance when Leino accuses you!"At the same time, Huub was urging, "Grandpa! Yo
"Yeah!!!"At Frank's orders, the Lanes and the Yimmels all combined, whipping out their weapons as they dashed forward."What…"Nux was left scowling.As the mayor of Bralog, he certainly did not want to see two factions waging an all-out war in the middle of the street.However, he did not dare to say a word because of who Frank was, and he was just standing right beside him.One of his guards strode up, asking in confusion, "Mr. Mayor, shouldn't we…?"Nux rolled his eyes and snorted in annoyance. "What, do you think this isn't bad enough already?""No, but Droitner Inc.'s crimes are as good as judged…you'd be criticized if you don't help!" Nux's cheek stiffened at the man's words. "Urgh… Fine! Go ahead!""Okay!"At Nux's orders, his guards joined the fray as well, causing further chaos.-Meanwhile, Frank had spotted Huub in the crowd, pushing his way through to flee.He ran, circumventing the crowd, and cornered a flustered Huub in a dirty, quiet alley."Frank Lawren