Even as Frank spoke, he pointed at The Boss, who was hyperventilating and sweating all over his brow.He was trembling even as he stood up and pulled out his gun but unexpectedly did not point it at Frank, instead throwing it on the floor along with his combat knife.He would not have done that too, as he would like to keep fighting like Mariah did, but Frank was just too strong that he did not want to bother."So…?" Frank asked, curious.The Boss sighed in exasperation. "Look, we made a mistake, and you can have that gal as my way of apology. Could you just spare my life?"Mariah was left gritting her teeth, incensed by the offer. "You despicable prick! We were comrades who survived death, but you're going to sell me off now?! I will end you even if it kills me!"The Boss snorted coolly. "I didn't want to do this, Mariah, but you saw what he can do. We're both dead if we so much as disrespect him! Just make him a happy man, and we'd both survive!"Mariah smirked. "I'd rather di
Mariah shrugged. "I could hold back, but do you think he would?"She was in no rush, taking her time to reverse her grip of her dagger and stabbing it through The Boss' palm with an audible 'shunk'!She twisted the dagger before pulling it out, and she sliced through every finger aside from The Boss' thumb!The sheer pain left the Boss gritting his pain in agony, and he bellowed, "You'll pay for this!"Mariah smirked. "Don't you mean that you will? Anyone who betrays their comrades would definitely be killed. It's inevitable."Then, she sliced through The Boss's eyes, blinding him.He collapsed in the fall, writhing even as he tried to crawl away.Mariah slowly followed before squatting and plunging her two daggers into his back. The Boss flailed for a moment but soon dropped dead.With that done, she turned and walked up to Frank, cupping his cheeks and standing on her toes, ready to kiss him.Frank promptly shoved her away, denying her. "What are you doing?""Thanking my
While Frank appeared to be a playboy, both the black-clad man and Mariah could tell that he was not all he seemed, and that he could do everything he said.Mariah knees gave out as she dropped on the floor, stammering, "W-What do you want us to do?"This was the first time she had ever experienced such horrific despair after numerous close shaves over the years, and it was completely different from anything she encountered before.Frank's pressure was so powerful that she would rather fight an entire garrison on her own than stay here for another second."Alright, we'll talk!"Ultimately, they both caved under Frank's quiet threat and decided to cooperate.Once they were done, Frank pointed at the dagger on the ground. "Time to go, guys."And with that, he turned to leave, leaving both of them exasperated.-After leaving the factory, Frank called Jouri and told her the situation.Since the guild of assassins operated everywhere and most of their members were not in Shagan, h
Janice nodded, smiling, "Yes, you're right, but I think you should still hold back, or Grandfather would give you a spanking if he finds out!"Myra shrugged, not concerned about her father. "He can do whatever he likes. All I know is that handsome guy here is as strong as he is good-looking—who wouldn't be interested after meeting him?"That was when someone knocked on the door.The Ghostly Six and Jada were immediately on alert, concerned that someone else had come to attack Myra.However, Myra waved them off. "Calm down. It's just the delivery man—I ordered takeout."She walked over to open the door, and it really was a delivery man.Taking the lunchboxes and putting everything on the table, she chuckled at Jada and the Ghostly Six. "You guys are really paranoid. Just look at your chief—it's like none of it affects him. That stoicism is what makes a leader."Jada and the Ghostly Six smiled in wry amusement—they would like to do the same, but they were not powerful enough to do
Janice smiled in wry amusement. "Do you think you're being understanding? You're kidding—who would harass a delivery man over food? And he's being sincere, so it has to be someone leading a troubled life who would care to harass others over that."Hell, even if they did, they would just ask for compensation per the standard operating procedure. That's no reason to start a fight."Myra scowled in silence when someone yelled outside, "You're late! All the food had gone cold, see?!"It was a middle-aged woman, and clearly a bothersome one."I'm sorry, I'm sorry… Wait, I'm not late! See?! There's ten more minutes until the expected delivery time!"Myra recognized the voice and poked her head out—it really was the delivery man from before.He had clearly returned with the middle-aged woman's order and stopped by Myra's room to apologize since he was here anyway.And because Myra appreciated that, she did not appreciate the middle-aged woman's behavior.Even if the delivery man was l
Myra laughed as she lowered her leg. "I can't really compare to the martial artists in my room, but I'm still more than enough for you. Just so you know, I had training!"The other guests applauded in approval as they watched. "Nice kick, girl! People like her need to be punished!"Myra smiled. "I am justice incarnate, here to stop the injustices across this world!"Then, stamping her foot on the middle-aged woman's cheek, she grinned. "Remember, you're the villain here. Keep harassing people, and I'll kill you!"While the middle-aged woman was speechless, the delivery man hurried to Myra's side. "Thank you so much, ma'am!"Not only did she forgive him for missing his delivery, she was even defending him now. Why would he not be awash with gratitude?"It's alright." Myra nodded. "It's tradition to help a person in need."In the midst of the polite exchange, the middle-aged woman pushed Myra's foot off and ran, screaming as she did, "Just you wait! I won't let this go unanswered!
There was a rush of footsteps, clearly intent on causing trouble!"They're really here!"Excited, Myra opened the door and strode out to the hallway.There, the middle-aged woman had brought over a dozen thugs, each of them carrying baseball bats and ready for a fight.At the same time, the other guests came out to check out the commotion as well—curiosity kills the cat, as they say!They were convinced that Myra had a plan in mind, but seeing that she was still alone, they quickly yelled, "Run, girl! Just survive for now—live to fight another day!" "Run? Where could she run off to?" The middle-aged woman was laughing even before Myra spoke. "Here's a tidbit—my people have sealed all exits. You're going down, bitch!"Then, turning toward the thugs behind herself, she asked, "So? Isn't she a beauty?""Yes!" the thugs all answered in unison, almost drooling on the spot.It was not as if they were being really sleazy—Myra's charm never diminished despite her age, and the matur
The middle-aged woman shrieked, "I'm warning you—stop it, or someone will come for you!'She tried to get back on her feet and continue running, but she sprained her ankle when she stumbled. Still, she kept crawling despite being unable to walk.Myra followed unhurriedly, laughing. "Actually, I'm quite keen to see who's got your back. I happen to have free time on my hands, so why don't you call them over to talk things out directly?""You're not… scared?" The middle-aged woman was left stunned by Myra's boldness.Myra smiled in wry amusement. "If you had the world's greatest behind you like myself, you wouldn't fear a thing. Just call them all you want!""Alright, don't you regret it! I'll make you pay for your arrogance!""Right, right, hurry up. We're all busy people—not everyone has the time listening to you hollering."The middle-aged woman shot a vengeful glare at Myra and promptly called her younger brother over the phone. "Hey, you said you know this martial elite. Is th
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