And yet, Frank managed to dispatch Bald Eagle in just a few moves. How did that even make sense?!"He's no pushover. Let's go together—don't fall behind now!"The brat led the charge this time, facing off against Frank with his deer-horn knives while the hag and Goldilocks cut off Frank's escape.Frank simply smirked. "Don't you know that the weirder the weapon, the harder you fall?"The brat was not letting up, however, watching Frank closely while signaling subtly at the hag and Goldilocks.Both women waited for their chance, with one aiming her palm while the other kicking toward Frank's vitals.When Frank vaulted past them, the brat's knives were waiting where he would land… but the brat swung and missed."It's been a while since I broke a sweat!" Frank chuckled, flexing his arms.-At the same time, Axel walked up to Sally, nodding politely. "There's really no one else like you, Ms. York, goading that brat to come to my hill with words alone. Otherwise, I really don't kno
Sadie and Ida could not help applauding right then. "That's so cool, master!"Earlier, they were actually worried if Frank really could beat The Plough, only for him to slice through them like a burning knife through butter.On the other hand, Axel was terrified and turned to whisper to Sally, "You're really sharp, Ms. York… I could never have imagined that he was that amazing!"Sally completely ignored him, however, and folded her arms before her chest as she studied her surroundings…Farek strode up to Armless Dutton just then, not holding back as he taunted, "So, do you believe me now?""What are you spacing out for?! Fight!" Armless Dutton spat.Farek was not sure if he should laugh or cry. "What am I supposed to do, boss? You're much better than I am, but he beat you anyway. I'd never win no matter how many times I try in this lifetime.""You coward!" Armless Dutton shrieked hysterically. "Why did I even recruit you to The Plough?!"Farek simply laughed himself silly. "I'm
Still, Sadie warned, "Mr. Hamm, have you considered the possibility that all of Skywyrm Guild put together wouldn't be able to beat my mentor? Quit talking big, or you'd hurt your hip."Axel ignored her, however, and waved.Countless archers appeared, training their crossbows at Frank while Axel gloated. "You're right. They won't win against that brat in a barehanded fight, but times have changed! Even if I'm not getting guns, this would still be enough!"He then spread his arms loftily like a king. "All of you, kneel!"Sadie and Ida were spooked at that, as Axel was right—no matter how good Frank was, he would be helpless against so many crossbows.Sadie promptly shielded Frank behind herself. "Master, run!""Run? Where to? The best thing to do about this is to kill that geezer!" Frank chuckled, pointing at Axel fearlessly.Axel snorted. "I must say that you're surprising me by still remaining calm—it's the first time I've met a man like you. I don't mind letting you leave a pr
"That's not what you said earlier." Frank smirked and glanced at Farek and the others. "And I'm sure someone would kill him for me even if I don't do it, right?"As he strode off, Sally and the others quickly followed, not bothered by the screams that soon rang behind them.Ida even joked with him, "That was amazing, master. You should've told me—I would've streamed it live, and you'd definitely get very popular!"Frank ignored her and turned toward Sally. "So? Are you satisfied?""What?!" Sally appeared perplexed. "What are you talking about, handsome? I'm not sure I'm following?"Frank snorted and ignored her too while hurrying ahead.Sally hurried after him, yapping endlessly, "What were you talking about? Don't keep me in the dark—I hate it when people do it to me."Frank continued to ignore her as they headed down Laron's Peak, where Frank noticed a familiar figure at the bottom.It was Jouri Yelin!"What a coincidence, handsome—we meet again." Jouri smiled as she went up
Jouri said, "Come on. Even if you don't trust me, you can trust your own strength and believe that you'd definitely overcome any hurdles I have in store for you."Frank remained half in the dark but decided he should help for Alda Ingram's sake.As they sped away, Ida and Sadie were left trading glances. "What do we do now?"Sally smiled. "I'll get you a car. As apprentices, you really shouldn't be third-wheeling when your mentor is flirting!"Both Ida and Sadie smiled but said nothing, as their mentor was really so lucky with women that even they were a little jealous.-Meanwhile, Frank drove for thirty minutes, eventually arriving outside a mansion.Jouri alighted and said, "My boss would like to see you. He has a gift waiting!"Frank followed her into the mansion, not particularly aware of what was happening.He then felt a strange sensation when he stepped inside and looked down to see that his ring was reacting with a purple glow."Your ring could sense it, it seems…" J
Frank thought about his options but eventually decided to just play along—that was the only way to uncover Hector's real goal."I'll take the box," he said. "But I won't show mercy if you're going to play some trick on me.""Then I thank you on behalf of all the major sects," Hector said, bowing at him again.That was when all the windows around shattered as thirtyish black-clad men leap inside. All of them unsheathed identical sabers, looking menacing as they stood there.Hector was not afraid, even laughing coolly, "I'm surprised… You're all really eager to die! Our informant is right—you are all a bunch of mindless fools.""No, we're surprised that KPI would come on our turf." A short man strode up, smirking in turn. "How did you get the balls to, presuming that we're pushovers?""This, of course!"Hector flashed his emerald, which flashed in green radiance that illuminated the entire room.However, before it really activated, Frank's ring flashed as well, rendering the emer
In less than a minute, Frank defeated several of those martial elites who were full of themselves.Nearby, Jouri was laughing. "See, Mr. Clet? I told you he's special, but you had to doubt me. But I guess you know now."Hector lowered his head in silence—he had definitely underestimated Frank, but that was fine.At the very least, the outcome favored him.Though he had been playing up his seniority with Frank before, he could at least make up for it.Meanwhile, Frank lifted the woman who was barely breathing into the air, growling, "Who sent you?"The woman laughed. "You'll never find out!"She opened her jaw wide, ready to bite her tongue and kill herself.However, Frank reacted instantly by catching her chin and squeezing slightly, dislocating it and stopping her."W-Why?! Why did you stop me?! I'm telling you, I'd never talk! No chance!"Though her words were mumbled because of her dislocated jaw, Frank could more or less understand her.He chuckled. "I've been fighting y
Nonetheless, Frank growled, "Who is Jouri Yelin?""Just someone who rose from humble roots," Sally admitted. "She and Hector Clet are just friends, and she's here mostly because of you.""For me?" Frank asked, puzzled.Sally laughed. "You'll understand in time, but not now—that's why I can't say yet. As for Hector Clet… let's just say he's no angel, so you'd best watch your back."She did not actually have to tell Frank that—he understood that Hector was more than what he seemed, and some sort of secret had been hidden in the box given to him.Sally winked at Frank just then. "Can you let me go now? I've answered your question, and it hurts!"Frank snorted coolly but released her. "I'd best not find out that you were up to some cheap trick, or I won't show mercy."Sally giggled. "I'm actually looking forward to that!"Frank ignored her and placed the box on the table as he opened it.It was a rectangular machine with an LCD machine on top and three buttons below it, but withou