"Ahh… Mmm…"Soon, Donnie heard something strange from inside the bedroom.Was that his daughter… moaning?!"Shit! What does he think he's doing to my daughter?!"Donnie was incensed, but just as he was about to charge inside, Tigris held him firmly in place."Let go, or I'll kill you!" Donnie snarled."Calm down, Mr. Ingram!" Tigris cried nonetheless. "Just think about it for a second—wasn't your daughter in a vegetative state? Even if Mr. Frankton is a pervert, your daughter shouldn't be making a sound!"Donnie calmed down right then—Tigris was right!Forget making a sound. His daughter Alda was basically losing her vitals!And then this happened… Did this mean his daughter was saved?Still, as the door remained closed, that meant they still had to wait.Since Donnie was idling anyway, he tried to pry more information from Tigris. "Kid, do you know more about Mr. Frankton?""Oh, he's amazing!" Tigris exclaimed. "He's not just a healer either—he might even be better at figh
Frank shook his head. "No. Why?"Donnie nodded. "Well, since you're free, you can get a marriage certificate with my daughter at the registration office!" "What?!"Donnie's sudden bombshell left Frank, Tigris, and Alda all totally confused, but Donnie simply smiled, "You may not be aware, Mr. Frankton, but I've announced publicly that anyone who saves my daughter will have her hand in marriage! And a gentleman's only as good as his word, don't you agree?"Tigris realized with a start and quickly turned to Alda. "Greetings, Mrs. Frankton!"Alda's cheeks flushed in turn—even if the man more or less suited her, could she not at least have the time to prepare herself?Still, Frank then turned toward Tigris. "By the way, what's that problem at the company that Jason was talking about?"Tigris was certainly sharp and came to his senses right then. "Someone named Tony Stilton was demanding that the boss bring you to his house to kneel and apologize…""What?!"Donnie was incensed at
It was soon apparent that Tony had failed to read to the room and misunderstood that Donnie was on his side.However, Donnie only cast him a cool glance and growled, "Kneel.""Eh?"Tony did a double take but soon presumed that Donnie was talking to Frank. He snapped, "He's talking to you, gigolo! Mr. Ingram just told you to kneel—what are you spacing out for?!""No, I'm telling you to kneel!" Donnie suddenly barked, glaring Tony straight in the eye.Tony was left shivering down his spine. "Did I hear you right, Mr. Ingram?""Yes, you did. How dare you attack the man who saved my daughter! It seems that you have some sort of death wish!""The man who saved your daughter…?"Tony almost blurted out that Donnie's daughter was on her deathbed, only to look up and see Alda standing there, staring daggers at him!How was that possible?!The doctor he had brought in was an accomplished specialist, but even he could not do anything!And this gigolo had somehow managed just that?!St
Tigris was naturally stunned—so this was the generosity of heiresses these days, giving away company like presents!While Tigris was left unsure what to say, Donnie spoke up, saying, "Alright, let's save the chit-chat for later. Let's eat!"As they took their seats, Donnie brought out a bottle of red wine, opening it while commenting, "It's a joyous day, so let's all have a taste of this Domaine de la Romanee-Conti!""Why?" Tigris was puzzled. "Don't they always say the '82 Lafite is the best?"Frank was not sure if he should laugh and cry, and Donnie chuckled. "I can see from Mr. Frankton's reaction that he understands. Perhaps you should hear it from him.""The Romanee is way more valuable." Frank nodded, but he soon added, "Though I can't say I love wine all that much. Do you have spirits around here?""Of course!" Donnie then brought out a bottle of rum."Here, I'll pour it for you!"Alda took the bottle, pouring a glass for Frank while saying, "Why not red wine? Spirits ar
Alda quickly reasoned, "Each has its merits."Frank remained silent and waited until the servants were done cleaning Alda's room.Then, putting a mattress on the floor, he lay down and called Linda Yates, who purred from the other end, "Oh, where have you been, Mr. Frankton? I missed you so much!""I'm out on an errand and won't be going back soon. By the way, do you still remember what we agreed on?""Oh, I certainly do!" Linda giggled but said nothing else.Frank rolled his eyes. "Don't tell me you don't know a thing."Linda giggled even louder at that. "Sorry for tricking you, Mr. Frankton, but I have no idea even though I've worked here since the beginning. There's no way a mere employee would know their boss' life story, don't you think?""Fair enough." Frank was unsure if he should laugh and cry and hung up right then instead of snapping at Linda.He had certainly sacrificed plenty to make Linda talk, only for the whole thing to turn out to be a sham in the first place.
Startled by Frank, Alda cringed into a corner by instinct.But then she remembered that he had saved her life and put her shyness aside as she inched forward.The closer she was, the more tense her nerves were… as if the air around him was therapeutic!"So warm!" she murmured as she pressed herself in Frank's arms and breathed a long sigh of relief.She had been an overbearing girlboss for a handful of years, but now, she thought that it was fine being a delicate lover too.Frank then repeated, "Let's go to the tomb tomorrow.""I-I'll pass!" Alda exclaimed, worried that something would happen to Frank."What was that?"Frank lowered his gaze at her with a smile.Alda quickly looked away, feeling butterflies in her stomach. "D-Don't look at me like that!" She huffed, her voice almost inaudible."Sure thing." Frank chuckled.Feeling an irresistible itch just then, he lifted her chin and gave her a quick peck on those lips that were turning redder since she woke up. "S-Stop
"Come on. I'll carry you!" Frank said, dropping to a crouch without hesitation."That's no good, right?" Alda complained, but her body was honest as she walked behind Frank and climbed over him."You're so light!" Frank got up easily.Alda smiled shyly. "My vitals were sustained solely on IV drips. I naturally lost a few pounds."Frank smiled but said nothing.They were soon in front of the cave, and Alda looked around before exclaiming, "This is it! I've been dreaming of this place frequently!""Have you been here before yourself?" Frank asked in curiosity.Alda quickly shook her head. "I'd usually be in the office. I wouldn't have the time to play."Frank was left further puzzled—how could she dream of a place she had never been to and even remember it with such vivid detail?It seemed that he must go in for a look…Still, before he stepped inside, Alda stopped him, "Mr. Frankton! Shouldn't we get more people here? I'm still afraid, after all!""Don't worry. I'm more than
It was much better in the tunnel than the cave, as it was walled on both ends with stark white marbles. The stairs were not overgrown with moss from the damp air inside—if anything, it was completely smooth and clean as if it was never damp here!"It seems that people often used this tunnel," Frank said, putting his foot down before accelerating to an intersection."Which one should I take?"Alda shook her head again. "I only remember what the cave and the tomb looked like. I don't know how to reach the tomb from the cave!"Frank nodded and stood at the center as he closed his eyes, allowing his hearing to extend further.Hearing the breeze in each tunnel and judging that the breeze was louder on the left, he decided that it was the right path."Whatever. I choose you!"Still carrying Alda on piggyback, Frank took the left tunnel.The further he progressed, the narrower the tunnel became. The walls were not tiled with white marble either, and it was natural limestone dripping w
Frank snorted. "Alright, I'm hanging up. I'm getting started over here soon.""Yeah. Good luck," Jouri replied.Hanging up, Frank looked up at the waterfall overhead, and then at Skyler, who was standing beside him. "So? Is it time yet?""Almost… Now!" Skyler's eyes were glowing even as she stared at her watch."Alright."Frank looked up just as the skies abruptly darkened. "Ah, there it is—the eclipse."The sun seemed to disappear, and the world was suddenly shrouded in darknesses.And beside him, a stone door imbued with the power of the spiritron vein also rumbled as it parted."Got it!" Frank rushed inside without another word as soon as he saw it."Hmph. I'm surprised that you could reach this place." A cold, wrathful voice resounded inside even before Frank got a hold of his surroundings.Looking up, Frank found a youth in a black cossack and sporting grey-white hair, standing upon a cliff as he looked down on him.Frank chuckled. "Hehe. Like I said, I've come to kill
Frank narrowed his eyes. "Is that so?'Crane shrugged. "I don't mind giving it to you straight—members of Torrent are actually… Ahem. A part of Torrent himself."Frank paused. "What's that supposed to mean?""You don't get it, do you?" Crane grinned. "Then let me put it to you this way—every member is a clone of Torrent.""A clone?" Frank gasped in realization."Yes," Crane nodded. "That's why I believe that challenging Crane is just suicide. You have no idea how powerful he is—only death awaits you down that path."Frank smirked. "Oh, but I don't think so."Crane rolled his eyes. "Fine, whatever—now listen closely. You will find Torrent in the Mystic Trail, but you would only find that place when the sun and moon coincide, and the entrance is beneath the waterfall south of Horton."As he finished, he snorted coldly. "I have no idea if you can actually do it, but I'm hoping you do kill him… Heh. I'm getting tired of being stuck under his control for so long."Then, waving off
Frank abruptly turned, immediately noticing one of the Cranes crouching, ready to spring forward and blindside him."Got you!" He laughed."Hah! You fell for it!"Just as Frank swung a punch to pulverize that Crane, he suddenly burst into pus that splashed at Frank's face."Damn it!" Frank took a step back, surprised that the clone's presence was identical to the real Crane, and a trap on top of that!"Die!"The Cranes around him each whipped out a dagger, all of them stabbing at Frank at the same time."Get off!" Frank bellowed, unleashing a shockwave that sent all the Cranes flying across all directions."Frank! Above you!" Skyler suddenly shrieked."Yes! I'm right here!" A strange laughter sounded above Frank just as he wiped the pus off his face.Crane was suddenly directly above him, launching an aerial kick straight at Frank's head, and Frank had no time to dodge!"Die!" Crane's smile curled into a twisted angle as he saw that too.He was very confident with this kick
"Disgusting…" Skyler murmured through her hand.Despite being skinned and scalped, the women were all still alive and singing to the music that was playing despite their anguish."Talk about a terrible fetish."Frank was scowling too—why were all the members of Torrent such sick deviants? It seemed like his plan to wipe them out was absolutely correct!"So, you killed my clone?"The lanky man on the couch slowly turned to level his bloodshot eyes at Frank.His lips were wet with bed as they curled upward into an eerie smile."Clone?" Frank narrowed his eyes."Hehe. It's a sage art."Crane shrugged as he stood up and wiped the blood off his lips. "It's only natural that you don't understand… Still, you deserve praise. If you can kill my clone, that means you're not just slightly stronger than Ghost."Naturally, the man was none other than the real Crane.Still, as Skyler studied him from a corner, even she could notice the strange twitch of his fingers, and his veins were pro
Even as Crane ran, he was looking over his shoulder, his heart pounding. "No… I won't win in a one-on-one!"No, as long as I get back to my real body… we can do this together!" He frowned, having seen how Frank sliced off the pinkies of those hood rats. It hence quickly dawned on him that Frank was not just slightly stronger than Ghost, as Torrent had put it!"Almost there!" He gasped when he saw the signboard of Pegasus Showtown in the distance. "As long as I get there and rendezvous with my real body, that brat will lose—"That was when he turned and saw that a shadow had caught up with impossible speed."What?!" Crane's eyes almost popped out in bewilderment. "What speed is that?! Are you kidding—"Even as he spotted the shadow, the shadow turned into a youth with an impassive visage.His fist outstretched, he was clearly punching toward Crane's forehead!"Argh…"Even as Crane looked on, the youth's punch slowed down by tenfold, but his fist kept closing in.Then, whe
Seeing Skyler sigh, the tattooed thug presumed that his extortion worked.He strode up, grabbing Frank's shoulder. "No one's gonna help you, boy. Pay up, or you're not leaving.""Exactly! You're not getting away!" the crowd of hood rats hollered. "Last chance."Frank's eyes were cold and fixed on Dani, however. "Are you going to intervene? If you do, you can keep that check. If you don't…""Ugh. Fuck off! I don't care!" Dani spat, her expression smug as she folded her arms before her chest. "Who do you think you are to threaten me?!""Exactly! Pay up, and you can leave!""Yeah! Ten grand, at least!""You probably don't know my boss Wyvern, but when he's here, you won't get away with just ten grand!"Even as the crowd closed in, Frank shook his head. "Well, you had your chance. Don't blame me for what happens next.""You're giving us a chance?! Hah! Who—argh!"Even before Dani could finish gloating, Frank was suddenly in front of her, grabbing her viciously by the wrist."Arg
"Five grand?! Did you hear that?! He just threw five grand!""Must be a rich kid coming here for a secret rendezvous, out of prying eyes? Those types are the easiest mark!""Fuck! And Dani got one of us… It hurts me more than losing at the races!"Frank could hear the buzz around him but ignored it as he strode past the men flanking him and headed toward the street that stank of blood."Stop!" A big tattooed man grinned sinisterly as he intercepted Frank.As his buddies encircled Frank as well, Frank snorted—it seemed that they took his reaction for a sign of weakness and thought that he could be cowed.The tattooed man rubbed his chin as he leered at Skyler's voluptuous figure, chuckling. "Look, boy. I'm short on cash, so let me take a loan. I'll pay you back some other day, how about that?"His friend laughed. "Exactly! You just gave Dani five grand, and we won't ask for more… just four, how about that?"Skyler scowled in turn and glanced worriedly at Frank beside her—was he
Frank himself had just stepped out of the nightclub when his eyes narrowed."Blood," he murmured, his nostrils twitching."Blood?"Skyler sniffed the air, puzzled. "I can't smell it.""It's from the opposite street… I smell the blood of over a dozen people.""A dozen?!" Skyler did a double take.He could identify the number of people who were killed?! That was just ridiculous!"Come on, let's take a look."Just as Frank led the way toward the source of the stench, a woman suddenly came up, catching Frank off guard and throwing herself into his arms."Hmmm?" He looked down to see that she had thick makeup, average looks, and a rather pudgy belly."Argh! He touched me!" she pointed at Frank and shrieked even before he realized what was happening."What?!" Skyler was staring at the woman too, mystified."Oh, sister! You just didn't see it!"The woman kept hollering, pointing at Frank's face. "Your boyfriend grabbed my ass! Is that how you teach him manners?!""Teach him ma
Wyvern screamed even as he clutched the stump that was his hand, screaming so shrilly one might mistake his voice as inhuman."Oh, just shut up." The lanky man glowered and launched a kick, reducing Wyvern into puddles of blood and pieces of innards, splattering all around the lobby. "Argh!!!" the devilish lady screamed as she watched the carnage unfolded."Another sound, and you'd end up just like him." The lanky man turned and frowned at her impatiently."Hngh…" The devilish lady promptly clasped a hand over her mouth, tears welling up in her eyes as she trembled."What the hell?!"Outside, Wyvern's lackeys heard the screams and ran inside, looking for him. "Hey, where's Wyvern?!"However, the lobby was too dimly lit for them to notice the blood and guts scattered around the walls, and they only sensed that terrible stench."Hngh…" The devilish lady was too scared to speak, and tears trickled out of her eyes."Fuck!"One of the lackeys strode up and seized the lanky man