Lahat ng Kabanata ng Winner Takes All: Kabanata 651 - Kabanata 660

When Aldus had taught him combat techniques, he had emphasized this point.Now, alone and vulnerable, any carelessness could lead to the same fate as the seven bodyguards lying dead on the ground.Rustle!Almost as Austin stepped back, the ground covered in smoke and thick bamboo leaves began to bulge.The bulge moved rapidly toward Austin's feet."Damn, ground escape for real?" Austin's pupils contracted, and then a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.Ignoring the approaching bulge, he lunged forward instead of retreating, kicking fiercely at the bamboo leaves.Thud!The bulging leaves exploded open, revealing nothing.Meanwhile, a flash of cold light streaked through the spot where Austin had been."Did you find it?" Gerard exclaimed in surprise, rolling on the ground to put distance between himself and Austin.Austin stood his ground, smirking coldly. "You're not a mole, digging holes isn't that fast. It's just a trick and some mechanisms!"This bamboo grove had been thorou

He slowly looked at Gerard, his bloodshot eyes radiating fury. His hands instinctively clenched the bamboo leaves on the ground."You idiot! Charon, you actually know him!" Gerard was clearly shocked by the exchange between Austin and Raquel."Why didn't you show yourself earlier? If you know him, shouldn't you have been protecting him all along?"His plan had involved two top assassins cornering Austin, with the ideal scenario being Charon standing by helplessly while he swiftly killed Austin and claimed the reward alone.But now, Charon had not only saved Austin. She was poised to join forces with Austin against him!"Fool! Do you think you're a match for me? Or do you believe he still has the strength to help you take me down?" Gerard shouted angrily.Creak!In response to Gerard's outburst, Raquel simply raised her strong bow, nocked an arrow, and drew the string until it was taut like a full moon."The best protection is in the shadows! If I had shown myself earlier, how w

With a fierce swing of his right hand, Austin yanked the razor floss tightly."Foolish!" Gerard shouted angrily, feeling the tremendous pulling force on his long blade.Instead of letting go, he gripped it tightly and quickly retreated backward."Raquel!" Austin's face darkened as he saw Gerard moving back rapidly. He shouted urgently.Gerard was about to redirect the strike meant for Raquel onto him!Raquel's face changed drastically, her eyes filled with murderous intent.In an instant, she bent her bow and nocked an arrow, aiming at Gerard, and released it.The arrow whizzed through the air with a piercing hum.Just as it was about to hit Gerard, he quickly drew a slightly shorter blade from his waist and spun it in front of him, creating a barrier of steel that deflected the arrow."Let go!" Austin seized the moment, yanking his right hand hard.The razor floss wrapped around the long blade finally pulled it from Gerard's grip, sending it flying out of his hand."Foolish

It felt like a sharp needle piercing Cecily's heart.She could no longer hold back, tears streaming down her face as she ran towards Austin, her voice breaking as she shouted, "Liar! Austin, you big liar!"Austin gave a bitter smile, not denying it.Meanwhile, Ezra and Wolf saw Austin's injuries, and their faces changed dramatically. When they saw Raquel lying on the ground, a murderous look appeared on both their faces."Kill him!" Ezra ordered, raising his gun. The earlier shot had been fired by him!As Ezra raised his gun, the bodyguards behind him also aimed their weapons.It was finally over!Austin felt a huge sense of relief, grateful that he had held on until Ezra and the others arrived!With so many people around, even if Gerard had wings, he wouldn't escape today!However…Bang!Before anyone could fire, Gerard suddenly pulled out several smoke bombs from his chest, filling the area with thick smoke and instantly obscuring him from view.Damn it!Austin's heart c

Gerard was in a state of abject terror, and his throwing knife movements slowed.Squelch!The short blade sliced across Gerard's chest, causing him to scream in agony and stagger back. One slash after another, blood splattered everywhere.In a gruesome display, Austin's relentless assault almost looked like a scene of torture.Not only was Gerard paralyzed with fear, but even Ezra, Wolf, and the others watched in horror, their hearts pounding with dread."Mr. Lockwood... sir shouldn't be this strong, right?" Wolf's eyes were wide, his voice trembling.He had fought Austin before, and despite Austin's rapid improvement under Aldus's brutal training, he shouldn't have grown this terrifyingly powerful.Wolf had seen Gerard's strength firsthand at the Bamboo Parlor earlier. This should not be happening, yet it was unfolding right before their eyes.Ezra's gaze was deep as he slowly looked towards Cecily in the distance. "When one loves deeply, they can become a god of death.""A g