Even someone like Burt had to stop and think because these bodyguards served the Lionhearts.However, Frank simply clasped his palm over Helen's eyes and snapped a single, icy word. "Death!"Burt's face contorted with savagery at Frank's orders, since it meant there was nothing to worry about now.He swung his sword stylishly, releasing a dance of phantoms.Even before the Lionhearts' bodyguards could react, they fell to the floor, bleeding rivers as their limbs were all sent flying and scattering all over."What?! Burt is Birthright rank… Has he improved that far?!"There was no shortage of martial elites among the guests who remained, and some even recognized Burt.However, they were all stunned to see Burt release streaks of his pure vigor!"Birthright rank?!"Even the Graves family's martial elites were faltering when they heard that.Burt's fame for his ferocity was certainly deserved, dismembering five men in a split second and leaving them screaming!It was a scene of
However, Frank merely regarded Neil with disdain. "Ungrateful, traitorous scum. Who do you think you are, telling me what to do?"He had no intention of going after Neil out of respect for Vicky, but he could not be blamed for what happened when Neil came asking for it."You should think about what you're saying, Frank." Neil glowered. "Titus will soon be here, so know your place and get down on your knees. Who knows, Titus might prove understanding and spare your life! Keep being stubborn, and not even I can help at that point.""Hahaha!" Frank could not help laughing at Neil's gloating at that point, shaking his head. "Oh, Neil… you're both Turnbulls, but why is Vicky so smart, while your head is all empty?""Did you just mock me?!" Neil glared at Frank."Brother, take Ms. Lane and go. I can deal with this," Burt said just then.Thanks to Ichor Pill Frank sent him, he healed rapidly and even ascended up to Birthright rank, far eclipsing the man he once was.Chaz turned pale ev
A man in a long coat strode in, the sharpness in his eyes so piercing it could well be actual blades.He had long black hair with a streak of white on his bangs that parted in the middle. Standing tall at 1.9 meters, he was burly and fleshed out where he should, making it obvious that he was a formidable martial artist. "You have to help Mr. Graves! Frank Lawrence is going to kill him!" Wilbur was still crying out anxiously."Cam down." Titus shot Wilbur a look of assurance, while he strode pompously to stand just beneath the stage, smiling faintly at Frank on top. "So, you're Frank Lawrence? I've heard you saying outside that you don't fear me?"His tone was calm, but the dark aura spilling out of his eyes struck Burt so hard he stumbled a few steps backward.Burt paled in shock as he came to a realization. "He completed Birthright! S-So that's the might of Titus Lionheart?!"Even Helen's fingers were clenching on Frank's clothes even as she cowered in his arms.And yet, Frank
Chaz, Wilbur, and even Neil were all grinning in delight as Titus' attitude changed dramatically.It seems that nothing was wrong with the man—he was merely being courteous before moving in for the kill!"You murdered my friend Hubert Sorano and my family's retainers, and now you've crashed the wedding of Mr. Graves, my subordinate. Lives were lost, so I'd really like to know what you have to say for yourself, Mr. Lawrence!"At those words, his dark aura burst out, shooting toward Frank!Frank did not cower, however.Leaving Helen with Burt, he unleashed a burst of dark aura and repelled against Titus' pressure."Huh?" Titus gasped when he saw that Frank was not faltering, actually surprised that Frank had that much in him.Frank remained impassive as he glanced at Burt. "Take Helen and go.""Yeah!" Burt nodded, knowing from a glance at Titus that he was no match for the man.Hence, knowing that he would just be a burden to Frank if he stayed, he held Helen's arm and snapped h
Titus only heard that Vicky and Frank were very close, and nothing about things getting physical.No man could accept being cucked even before getting married, and the same certainly went for Titus, the heir to a dynasty as illustrious as the Lionhearts!He glowered right then. "Is what Neil said true, Mr. Lawrence?"Before Frank could say a word, Neil was jumping as he pointed at him and bellowed, "Frank Lawrence! Did Vicky spend the night at your mansion in Skywater Bay?! Answer me!""Vicky has her own room in my mansion," Frank said calmly even as he met Titus' hostile glare. "But we were just colleagues and behaved as such, never once overstepping boundaries. Believe what you will.""Shut up!" Neil bellowed furiously. "You think I don't know Vicky? She would have fallen for your tricks if I never interfered! Hah! Deny it all you want—I have a recording!"Neil grinned darkly as he whipped out his phone, and played a recording of Vicky giggling and flirting at Frank, repeatedly
With the advantage in hand, even Titus' tone was no longer polite as he growled, "Get down on your knees and kill yourself, Frank Lawrence, and I'll let you have a pretty corpse."None of the bodyguards he brought were pushovers. Even Frank would have a hard time fighting over a hundred of them, and to make things worse, Titus was a full-fledged Birthright rank elite, while there were over a dozen other Birthright rank elites among his bodyguards.There was certainly no escape for Frank, but he simply chuckled. "Hah! And I was wondering how impressive you'd be, Titus Lionheart, when you're already proving overconfident on our first meeting. Also, sending this many people against one man? Don't you feel embarrassed even if you did manage to kill me?""A lion goes all out even when huntring a mere hare." Titus sneered, not about to underestimate Frank because of his gloating. "I know you Lawrences, and we'd never win without sending in all we have. Dignity matters not for me when it c
"Hahaha!" Tim laughed heartily as he led his men into the hall as well. "Don't get full of yourself when you can only bring this many!"As the chief of the Riverton commerce guild, he was the richest even among the bigwigs of Riverton. He was eager to get into Frank's good graces, bringing in over a thousand men including his own men and a dozen vigor wielders hired off the black market.He certainly spared no expense!That was when Kenny Sparks strode into the hall as well, flanked by innumerable Skyblade Dojo apprentices. His expression was one of murderous solemnity as he announced, "Mr. Lawrence, Skyblade Dojo has come. You will be the same as us!" "Hoho, Mr. Lawrence. Flora Hall is here too, but please be understanding since we can't bring that many." Dan Zimmer arrived as well, chuckling as he entered the hall with his granddaughter's help.Behind him were bodyguards sent by every major clan and groups which owed Dan favors, and they numbered up to the hundreds as well.Na
It was now not surprising that Frank remained calm and conceited—he came prepared.Naturally, neither Chaz nor Neil could have known how Frank predicted their plan and countered it accordingly.It was a question for Jaud, who would rather stay anonymous.Chaz and Neil were certainly caught in despair too—even the Lionhearts would not be able to win against Frank, not when he brought the combined might of Riverton!And having so immaculately set up a plan specifically to get Frank killed, neither of them were going to survive this.After all, the Lionhearts could not protect them—not when Titus himself could not ensure his own safety.And if Titus actually attacked Frank, his friends were not going to just stand by and watch—every ally of the Lionheart, including Titus himself, would die here."T-Titus! Please, I'm so scared… I don't wanna die! Not here!" Wilbur was bawling, his pants already wet.Titus was himself feeling somber—he could see the legions of men swarming outside