Swallowston, the biggest city in Navia.Something astounding happened.A private cruise ship appeared on the horizon of the Swallowston Sea. Hundreds of fighter jets escorted the ship from the air while an aircraft carrier sailed behind it. Cars pulled over and onlookers were stopped behind a yellow line. All to open up a path for a legend.The person was rumored to be a bigshot, the protector of Swallowston, bearing the title of “War Legate.”“Welcome back, War Legate!” a roar came from the pier where ten thousand soldiers were lined up, looking in high spirits.A young man disembarked from the ship. He looked majestic with his head held high. He had an air of confidence that could change the mood of wherever he went and seemed unbeatable.The man was a legend in the military and a hero of the country. He was given the title of “War Legate” and was only second to one other person. He founded the Blood Corps which was sharp as a sword and was undefeatable. This man was a legend
“What? The war legate is coming?” Everyone’s eyes grew wide upon hearing the news.“Wilfred, who is this war legate? Was he the one…” Leonard was in awe.There was only one person who held that title in all of Navia—the leader of the Blood Corps. There was no other like him.The entire city of Swallowston had to accommodate the man’s every move today.“Who else? Of course, it’s the Bellum Legate who had a ten thousand soldier-strong blockade today.”“Heavens, he’s coming to our home?”“Grandfather is so famous that even the legate is coming to see him?”The legate was well-known among the citizens, but few had ever seen him.“The gods are smiling upon our family.” Harold raised his hands. “Ever since Henry’s death, our family has been blessed with wave after wave of prosperity. Even the legate is coming to celebrate my birthday!”Everyone present was excited. What had they done to deserve attention from the legate?The Xanders were overjoyed.***“Father, the legate is almos
After saying that, Adrian left Xander Manor with his mother and sister.There was no reason for him to stay any longer.***Once they left, Cecelia said, “He thinks he’s so important after having been in the army for only seven years? He thinks he can tear down our family? What a joke.”Everyone burst out laughing.“Wilfred, can you find out when the legate will be arriving?” Harold put the matter aside and asked his son.“Yes, Father.” Wilfred nodded, then quickly called the person who had contacted him earlier.The Xanders started getting ready. The women put on makeup so they could present their best selves to the legate.After some time, Wildred turned to his father awkwardly. “Father, they said that he was here and just left.”“What?” Harold was worried.He came and left? Why?He turned to look at them and anxiously asked, “Did you see anyone come in?”“No one else other than Adrian.” Everyone shrugged.Harold took a deep breath. Did he miss his chance for a big break?
The two men said that Samantha and someone named Mr. Devin were spending time alone in her office. But from what Rue said, Samantha was a loyal woman.Why would a woman like that do what she was doing? Was there some sort of misunderstanding?Adrian went up to the office.***CEO’s office, the Bailar Group.A beautiful woman sat in the office. She had long hair and a nice figure. She was elegant and had a pair of long, slender legs that were crossed under the desk.That was Samantha Cowell.Her company had been kicked out of the Alyanz Chamber of Commerce because of sabotage from competitors, and she was accused of wrongdoing. To avoid going to jail, she was forced to give her company away.That night was her last night at the office. Years of hard work were going to disappear, so she was feeling upset.“Samantha, have you signed the agreement?”The door of her office opened and a middle-aged man walked in. He smiled and asked her after walking in.The man was Devin Williams,
Adrian hung up and sat down to wait.After Devin heard what Adrian said, he chuckled. He knew that Daniel was a big shot in Swallowston and that he was the general who worked under the legate. That meant that if he stomped his feet, the city would shake.Devin thought that Adrian was just pretending to call Daniel. It was probably a fake number.“Hahaha! Henry was a genius. Too bad his son isn’t.” Devin continued to laugh.He knew very well what happened to the Xanders since he was a local of Swallowston.Devin said, “Sure, I’ll wait with you. I’d like to see if you can really bring Daniel Summers here.”He then sat down on the couch, lit another cigarette, and crossed his legs.Adrian ignored him and closed his eyes to rest.Within ten minutes, just as Devin was arrogantly enjoying his cigarette, the door of the office was kicked open again and Daniel, who was in uniform, walked in. Devin was shocked.Behind Daniel was the richest man in Swallowston, Damien Holland, owner of
Adrian gave a few more instructions before hanging up the call.“Celine Blanche… You’ll pay with your life.”***The next day, Adrian got up early and prepared breakfast.When Rue woke up and saw what he had done, she was shocked. “Adrian, why did you…”He smiled. One of the reasons he came home was to try and lessen her burden.“Breakfast is ready. Could you wake Ada and Sam for breakfast please?” he asked.Rue sighed because she no longer recognized her son. However, she was relieved that he was back. She did not plan to ask for more.Soon after, Adaline and Samantha stirred and walked out of their rooms.Upon seeing that Adrian had made breakfast, Samantha was surprised, but it soon turned into disappointment. She was disappointed because she thought that was the only thing he planned to do upon his return.“Sam, have some breakfast,” Adrian said to her.Adaline walked over and sat down on the couch. “If all you learned these past seven years was to cook, you’re pretty muc
It was better if Adrian had kept silent.After he spoke, Samantha was outraged. She slapped him and anxiously said, “Do you think you’re the war legate? Ask General Summers to settle this. Who do you think you are?”Rue was crying, and Adaline turned around to hide her tears. If Celine found out that they were fighting at Alyanz Tower, she would surely not let Adrian get away.“Sam, put your trust in me,” Adrian said to her.“Why should I?” She looked at him as tears welled up in her eyes. She never thought that Adrian would be so impulsive that he would start a fight here.There was no time to think. Samantha quickly said to Rue, “Mother, Ada, bring Adrian home. I’ll go in on my own.“I’m just one woman, I don’t think Celine will do anything to me.”She thought that was the only way out.Rue was nervous. “Sam, just let this go. Let’s all go home.”“Sam, we won’t be able to remain calm if you go in there alone. We should just give the company to them,” Adaline tried to advise.
After Samantha spoke, everyone burst out in laughter.“You came to Alyanz to reason? What’s going on in that head of yours?”“The business world is like a battlefield. If you lose, you lose. If you can’t deal with that, don’t run a company.”The crowd jeered.Celine looked at Samantha with a smug look, taunting her. Everyone there wanted to work with her, so they were willing to do anything to get into her good books.Samantha knew that there was no way she could win over them, but she wanted the truth from Celine. She said, “Celine, you forced me to sign the agreement to give away my company. I’m here to tell you that I’ll let it slide if you give Bailar back to me. We won’t have to go to court over it.”“Hahaha!” Celine covered her mouth and laughed so hard that her tears started falling.Everyone looked at Samantha as if she were a joke.Celine smiled and said, “Samantha, you’re going to sue me? With what? Do you think you’ll win? I’m going to tell you the truth. Yes, I play
Adrian chuckled lightly. "Why are you so excited? See, I'm awake now. If I never woke up, would you have stayed here watching over me forever?"Renee huffed, half-annoyed. "I’m not that foolish. If you hadn’t woken up, of course, I’d leave."Adrian smiled. "I need some time to recover. Can you keep watch for a little longer?""Sure!" Renee replied eagerly, beaming widely.Adrian then sat cross-legged and began his recovery. Watching him, Renee was filled with both shock and joy. It was nothing short of a miracle that Adrian had regained consciousness. Deep down, she felt a sense of relief mixed with surprise. She had never expected this outcome.At the same time, a flood of questions filled her mind. Normally, Adrian should not have survived such an ordeal. By all logic, he should have already been on his way to the afterlife. Yet, here he was, awake and alive. Renee found herself at a loss for words, overwhelmed by confusion.Seeing Adrian’s intense focus as he trained, Renee co
At that moment, a sudden burst of earth-yellow light erupted within Adrian’s consciousness. It was once again filled with surging waves of power. The soul storm reappeared, and the mysterious chaotic white mist returned, spreading throughout Adrian's soul space.The strange and mystical scene looked astonishing, and slowly, Adrian began to wake up from his deep slumber. As he regained consciousness, he felt a soreness envelop his entire body. Even his soul power seemed to have a slight ache.But before Adrian could fully process this sensation, a terrifying force surged through him. It flooded his entire being with an overwhelming energy.“What...What is this? This power is incredibly strong,” he muttered, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He could sense an immense energy roiling within his body, shaking his very core. The waves of power felt both foreign and potent, making him feel even stronger.Adrian’s expression turned to one of shock and unexpected delight. It was the
Renee felt a deep sense of frustration. Despite pouring all her strength into Adrian, it seemed to have no effect at all. This left her feeling utterly helpless. She had no idea what more she could do to save him. The power Adrian needed was clearly far beyond her imagination. “What happened to him?” Renee muttered, her expression filled with doubt. Was it possible that Adrian and the serpent had perished together? Did the serpent really self-detonate in Adrian’s consciousness?This possibility struck Renee like a bolt of thunder, and her face turned pale with shock. If that was true, then it was a miracle Adrian was still alive. After all, the giant serpent was an incredibly terrifying entity. If it had self-detonated within Adrian’s consciousness, he should have died alongside it.Yet, here he was, still clinging to life. It was an inexplicable miracle, one that left Renee wondering how Adrian managed to survive.Renee’s eyes were filled with a complex mix of emotions as she gaz
Adrian’s expression was extremely grim as he watched the scene unfold. He had already exhausted all his techniques, yet this nearly-Fusion opponent was now detonating within his consciousness. If this self-detonation were to go off, who knows what might happen?Adrian let out a furious roar, and in an instant, a surge of violent power erupted. Clearly sensing the imminent danger, his opponent had chosen to self-detonate without hesitation.Boom! Boom! Boom!Terrifying shockwaves trembled through Adrian’s body, the echoing sounds reverberating within his consciousness. Even outside, Renee could feel the intense disturbance resonating from within him.Renee was taken aback, not expecting the fluctuations to be this intense. She couldn’t fathom what had transpired, but from the scale of these power waves, it felt as if a cataclysmic upheaval had just taken place.Staring in shock, she murmured in disbelief, “What’s happening? Did something go wrong?” Her face turned pale with fright
The power trembled violently as Adrian’s strength surged forth. At that moment, he and the serpent seemed almost like synchronized partners, both unleashing their might simultaneously. With a faint smile, Adrian said coldly, "I’ve already gotten this close to you, and yet you still won’t share the secret technique. Isn’t that a bit lacking in integrity?" The serpent let out a mocking laugh. "Come closer first. Otherwise, I can’t share it with you.""How do I know you won’t attack me?” Adrian sneered in response. "Attack you? Do I even have the strength for that?" The serpent said, "If you do get closer and try to attack me, I have the absolute power to destroy you. But if you don’t approach, how can I trust that you don’t have other motives?" The serpent’s words made Adrian chuckle coldly. With an icy expression, he said, “Fine, but you’d better not go back on your word.” “Don’t worry,” the serpent replied with a smirk. “I’m not one to play such petty tricks.” No sooner ha
Adrian’s eyes glinted with a sharp burst of killing intent as he stared at the serpent. He was beginning to see through its ploy. It was clearly trying to bait him into revealing more about himself. Adrian deeply doubted the serpent’s claim about an ancient secret technique. It seemed more like a gimmick than something real."If you’re so confident in your words, why not teach me part of the technique first? Then, I’ll fulfill my promise. How does that sound?" Adrian asked calmly. The serpent let out a cold laugh. "You really think I’m stupid, don’t you? If I teach you, you’ll turn against me the moment you get what you want. And then who will I complain to?" The serpent wasn’t naive. It knew Adrian’s thoughts all too well. After a moment of silence, Adrian said, "Fine. How about I use my soul artifact to slowly approach you, pulling back my soul storm as a gesture of good faith? This way, neither of us has anything to fear. What do you think? This approach shouldn’t harm you an
“I’ve slain countless humans, and none of their soul spaces look like this!" the serpent roared as it detected something unusual about Adrian’s soul space. Hearing this, Adrian’s expression darkened. He hadn’t expected the creature’s perception to be so sharp. "I have no idea what you’re talking about. Regardless, you must die today,” he growled.At first, Adrian may have been driven solely by the desire for the serpent’s inner core. But now, things were different. The serpent had to die. Anyone who uncovered Adrian’s secret would undoubtedly bring endless trouble.Adrian wasn’t from this world, and the fewer who knew this, the better. After all, no world would tolerate an outsider invading its domain. Adrian understood this all too well.The serpent snarled, "Boy, you don’t belong to this world. Soon enough, the strongest beings of this realm will hunt you down. I suggest you let me go or you’ll live to regret it. I can assure you that no matter how well you conceal your aura, it
To Adrian, this felt like a dire situation in which he had no way to escape from. But the harsh reality was that he had no choice but to fight for victory in this manner. Without such a gamble, he had no hope of turning the tide. If he lost, death would be the only outcome. Thus, Adrian was not only filled with tension but also resolved to secure a decisive win. "This is impossible! How can this be?!" The serpent’s massive pupils reflected its growing confusion as it felt the overwhelming force of the assault.Adrian’s soul power was undeniably weaker than its own, so the serpent couldn't understand how this soul storm had suddenly become so formidable."There’s something strange about his consciousness,” the serpent muttered. Suddenly, understanding dawned upon it. “So that’s it! You despicable human! You lured me here to trap me! Damn it!"The serpent abruptly recoiled, frantically attempting to escape. However, Adrian noticed this and responded with a cold glint in his eyes.
The serpent laughed, its expression full of disdain. Clearly, it did not see Adrian as a threat. However, Adrian remained silent, calmly observing the soul storm before him. A moment later, Adrian closed his eyes, focusing on controlling the soul storm. Under his command, the storm surged violently toward the serpent. Seeing the advancing storm, the serpent grew more certain that this was one of Adrian’s futile tricks.The serpent showed no trace of fear. Adrian was nothing more than prey trapped in a dream. It was only a matter of time before he became its meal.”Boy, I might have had a modicum of respect for you earlier, but now, you’re not even fit to be my food.” The serpent sneered.The serpent’s soul power radiated, and in the next instant, the serpent lunged toward the soul storm. It was confident in its strength, and it believed destroying the soul storm was a trivial task.Yet, as soon as the serpent struck, the soul storm quivered but did not shatter. Instead, it contin