Madfist was left dumbfounded by the goal Frank had set. "You need to take your pills, boy. You look like you're possessed—""Indeed I am." Frank grinned proudly. "My mentor had given me a recipe before, and he claimed that if I succeed in making it, I would rise beyond the Transcendent rank and become immortal."That made me think—if such an option is available to us, what's the harm in trying? Or perhaps you boys aren't interested in rising beyond your human bonds?"Everyone looked eager when they heard such stirring encouragement from Frank.On the other hand, Madfist was silent, as he felt that Frank had really lost his mind today.However, with such grand ambitions envisioned, even Madfist had to admit that he was interested."Well, we're now Mystic Sky Guild, and we'll become equals to the Southsea Four… No, we shall become one of the Southsea Five!""Yeah!!!"Even as everyone cheered, the former thugs—or indeed Frank himself—did not expect Mystic Sky Guild to become one o
Blood gushed as Geon's head landed on his desk, his eyes wide in a peaceless death!"What?! He's dead?!"Frank's heart skipped a beat at the sight, not quite believing what he was seeing.After all, he had seen many guards in the residence on the way in, with many of them being elite forces under Hans Schnee's command.So how was Geon killed, and it had to be now of all times? Frank turned back toward the body and saw the handle of an exquisitely crafted dagger sticking out of the back.And it was a dagger he was very familiar with."Stanley!" he exclaimed as he realized with a start, as he took the dagger given to him by Stanley Durban as a token.They were identical!"How did this happen?! Was Stanley the one who set this stage?"Frank's mind was working rapidly, but the puzzle pieces were incomplete—he only had a hunch Stanley was involved, but not how he did it without alerting any of the guards, including Hans' elite forces.What's more, why would Stanley want to frame
"Bullshit!" Podrick pointed at Frank as he bellowed, "Then explain the blood on your hands!"Frank quickly looked down, but there were some bloodstains since he was using his bare hands to examine Geon's corpse.Even he had to admit that it would easily cause a misunderstanding."Also!"Podrick continued, "It was just you and the commissioner in the study! You're strong, and you had a fight with the commissioner before. That's a motive if I ever see one, and who else could it be?!"Hearing Podrick's verdict, the guards all raised their rifles and took aim at Frank Nonetheless, Frank continued to do his best to reason. "Calm down! There's something strange about this. Someone's trying to set me up!""Calm down?! I was the captain of the commissioner's guard, and he's dead right before my eyes!"Podrick roared in righteous indignation, "If you're not the murderer as you claim, then surrender yourself! Don't try to avoid arrest with your martial arts or your connections! Once w
"Guards, arrest that man!"Stanley waved his hand.At his orders, the guards encircled Frank, who narrowed his eyes.If Stanley took him into custody, he was never getting out, as countless crimes would be pinned on him.As such, should Frank just kill him instead?No, that was an impractical idea too—everyone in this room already believed that Frank had murdered the Zamri commissioner, and he would be committing an actual crime if he killed Stanley too.Naturally, given the way Stanley was provoking Frank, he was not at all concerned that Frank would attack him.In all likelihood, he had a hand to play—something that would both stop Frank's attempt while further strengthening the case against Frank.As such, his best option was…Scowling, Frank took a couple of steps backward to the window. "Everyone, I didn't kill the commissioner. Give me time, and I'll get you the real culprit! So long!"With another couple steps backward, Frank then turned, stepping on the shoulders of t
Elder Fango then asked mildly, "You're the symbol representing the Martial Alliance. Is it really fine for you to leave like this?"At that moment, Silverbell knew in no uncertain terms that she was not going anywhere now, what with so much work to do and with the Martial Tournament taking place soon.As the chief of the Martial Alliance, she must not leave Morhen unless it was absolutely necessary.However…"Frank…"Her thoughts spurred her again, and she looked up to meet Elder Fango's eyes. "This is very urgent. Please understand, I—"Elder Fango was smiling and shaking his head before she could finish.He did not say a word, but Silverbell knew she was staying put."Frank… Why does it have to be now, of all times?" She sighed under her breath, thanked Elder Fango, and returned into the building.-While Silverbell was beset with worry, a legion of police officers had arrived in Lanecorp for investigation."We have nothing to do with Frank Lawrence! My daughter divorced
"What? She's the chief of Zamri Hospital?"The young police officer appeared surprised but soon snorted after glancing at Winter. "None of your assurances mean a thing. Frank Lawrence has murdered Geon Kramer, the Zamri commissioner, and that's a fact!"Considering how serious this crime is, the Martial Alliance has put him on their most wanted list, and everyone from the police to the bounty hunters are on the move. He'll definitely get caught, while anyone still siding with him might be pressed charges too."And with that, the police officers left, since they did not actually find anything of value in Lanecorp Tower.It was obvious that Frank had left Zamri.But on that very day, the leader of every governing body on the east coast and the Martial Alliance sent all the people they had, all of them focused on arresting Frank.All of the east coast was shaken, as even famous martial artists and Blackranks were out looking for Frank, as they were all interested in the Martial Alli
"The Lionhearts?"Frank rubbed his chin as he frowned in thought. "No. I know for a fact that they want the spiritron vein and are trying their best to keep things quiet."After all, if the government takes me down, the spiritron vein might end up falling into their hands, and that's bad news for the Lionhearts. But who could it be, if not them?"While Frank racked his brains, Juno giggled. "Hehe… By the way, I've heard that you're quite popular with women, darling—even the new ones you met.""Phoenix Ardron?!"As Frank remembered the name right then, he also quickly remembered by connection the name of Phoenix's fiance Josh Dellon, who was the Hoxton commissioner."It was him?!"Frank did a double take as he pieced everything together.Stanley claimed that he had only recently returned since he had been elsewhere half a year. He also added the first person he met since then was Frank, not Geon.In fact, it was at that meeting when he asked Frank to kill Geon…Was it possible
Juno purred, "Oh, color me surprised.""Spare me."Frank naturally saw through her pretense and calmly said, "I'm not an ingrate. I'll always keep in mind the times you helped me, and I'll definitely fulfill my promise as well."Despite Frank's solemn words, Juno did not lose her composure again and instead giggled. "In that case, are you willing to move to Talnam and be anointed a prince?"Frank was only mystified. "A prince? What are you on about now?""Hehe."Juno merely giggled and said nothing, while Frank turned back to the note in the dart, unfurling it.[Josh Dellon, the commissioner of Hoxton, is secretly friends with Stanley Durban.]"Hmm…?"Frank did a double take before turning to see Juno still smiling at him.He once again noted inwardly how scary the woman was.Not only had she anticipated that he would come to her, but she had even gathered information and found the person who was after Frank, even sending her people to investigate.The sheer efficiency and