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Nearly a hundred elite fighters in the peach grove were stunned by Catherine’s outburst.
Ihat the hell was she thinking?
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Facing a mythical figure like Divine Drakebane, she actually had the nerve to shout at him without an ounce of respect.
Was this idiot not afraid to die?
Harold was already drenched in cold sweat.
He knew exactly what kind of person Divine Drakebane was–one of the most powerful beings alive, the absolute pinnacle of strength.
Three years ago. Divine Drakebane had become a legend on the battlefields of Fricana.
Back then, the entire World of Darkness had mobilized 300 top fighters, setting a trap with no escape, all
to take him down.
But in the end. Divine Drakebane had slain every single one of them with nothing but his dragon dagger.
After that battle, the World of Darkness bowed down to him.
Harold had only heard tales of this legend, having never witnessed it firsthand.
But the bloody scene unfolding tonight said it all.
The second, third, and 14th–ranked powerhouses on the Dark List hadn’t been able to withstand a single
blow from Drakebane.
What did that tell him?
It meant that Drakebane, armed with only his dragon dagger, could cut down anyone on the Dark List- everyone except maybe Prometheus himself.
“Ms. Catherine..” Harold rushed to her side, his voice trembling. “Please, calm down.”
“Why should I calm down? Monsters like him should be brought to justice! Catherine shouted, her voice filled with righteous fury.
A ripple of mocking laughter ran through the crowd.
In this world, only the strong are respected!”
“Even if Divine Drakebane killed everyone here, no one would dare try to bring him to justice!”
“What the hell is wrong with this woman, saying something that stupid? I can’t stop laughing!”
“If she keeps running her mouth, Divine Drakebane will kill her.”
“Lord Drakebane wouldn’t waste his time on trash like ber!”
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Harold was now sweating profusely. “Ms. Catherine, please, don’t-
But before Catherine could respond, a group of 30 fighters marched forward. Led by Ezra, the chief of Duskvale from the Phoenix Vanguard, they moved swiftly to stand before Robin and then kneeled in
reverence,
“Honored Lord. Ezra Davison, Chief of Duskvale for the Phoenix Vanguard, greets Lord Drakebane!”
Catherine was instantly dumbfounded.
11hy were all these powerful figures of the martial society kneeling before Robin?
This was absurd!
And among them was Elliott Chandler, the eldest heir of Northlorn Residence!
them was E
“Mr. Chandler, you. You’re the young master of Northlorn Residence, and you’re actually bowing down. to someone like him?” Catherine blurted out.
Elliott glared at her, clearly irritated. “What I choose to do has nothing to do with you or Westeria Residence!
Before Catherine could respond, Prometheus fixed his eyes on the Draconite in Robin’s hand and began striding forward.
He tapped his staff on the hard ground.
“Get out of my way!” he commanded.
With a single shout, everyone Ezra had led from the Phoenix Vanguard, as well as Catherine, was blasted 30 feet back.
The surrounding fighters looked on in shock at the sheer force on display.
“So that’s the power of the number one ranked fighter on the Dark List!”
“Looks like Divine Drakebane’s luck is finally running out.”
Compared to Lord Prometheus, Divine Drakebane is still leagues behind.”
“Back in the day, Lord Prometheus alone could shake the entire World of Darkness, even forcing Autreynia’s special forces to back down.”
“With power like his, there’s no way Divine Drakebane can compete.”
“So, Draconite’s as good as Lord Prometheus’s, right?”
“Of course! No one can just challenge the top fighter on the Dark List and get away with it.”
Prometheus’s gaze burned with greed as he stared at the Draconite in Robin’s hand.
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He extended his palm.
“Young man, hand it over. I’m willing to take you on as my apprentice.
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“With the protection of Prometheus, the number–one on the Dark List, you’ll be free to walk anywhere in the World of Darkness without fear!”
Robin raised an eyebrow. “That’s your offer?”
Prometheus nodded arrogantly.
“Yes, young man. To be my apprentice, my follower–there’s no greater honor. You’d be the only one in the world to receive it. This is your moment of glory.
“Kneel, and accept the boundless honor I’m offering you!
“With me by your side, the entire World of Darkness will be yours.”
“Take your so–called ‘boundless honor‘ and shove it,” Robin replied with a cold smile.
“You’ve been asleep for 20 years, and it seems like you haven’t woken up yet.”
Prometheus frowned slightly, a flicker of confusion passing through his cold eyes.
He hadn’t expected Robin to speak to him with such disrespect.
The surrounding fighters were equally shocked.
“Divine Drakebane is still too young!
“He may have made a name for himself in the martial society, but he doesn’t yet have the maturity.
“How can he dare show even a hint of disrespect toward the top–ranked fighter in the World of Darkness? He’s asking for death!”
*Exactly–anyone who’s ever shown disrespect to Lord Prometheus is long dead!”
“Looks like this Divine Drakebane is in serious trouble
Prometheus snapped his fingers, tracing a small circle on the ground with the tip of his staff.
Those who had witnessed this move before knew what it meant–Prometheus was losing his patience.
“Young man, I can forgive your ignorance, just this once,” he said coolly.
“Kneel now, and under my name, you will rise to the very top of the World of Darkness.”
The onlookers were thrilled at Prometheus’s words.
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He was right–becoming his apprentice would indeed be the highest honor imaginable!
If Prometheus had said something like this to any of them, they wouldn’t hesitate to kneel and swear loyalty to the number–one fighter on the Dark List for fe.
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Even Catherine, who had been blasted back carlier, was stunned by Prometheus’s offer.
Growing up in Westeria Residence, she’d heard countless legends about Prometheus, the Dark List’s top- ranked powerhouse.
To be his apprentice would be a once–in–a–lifetime honor!
At that moment, as she looked at Prometheus’s powerful figure, she trembled with excitement.
Robin’s refusal to accept Prometheus’s invitation was outrageous!
Even with the title of Divine Drakebane, he was still far below the level of the top–ranked Dark List fighter,
A surge of anger overtook her, and she pointed at Robin, shouting. “Robin, what are you so arrogant about?! Lord Prometheus is offering you the greatest honor anyone could receive! Kneel down and offer the Draconite to Lord Prometheus, now!”
Several of the onlookers nodded in agreement.
Yes, that was the only wise choice.
If Divine Drakebane continued to stubbornly hold on to the Draconite and refused to kneel before Prometheus, he would regret it for the rest of his life!
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Robin raised an eyebrow and looked in Catherine’s direction. “A mere insect dares to spout nonsense!”
Prometheus hesitated for a moment, then said coldly. “Are you saying you refuse my offer?”
Robin glanced at the Draconite in his hand. “You’re not worthy.”
Prometheus’s face contorted with rage, and the staff in his hand rose into the air as if by magic.
In an instant, it split into thousands of branches, trapping Robin within.
The Peachgrove shook violently, as if an earthquake had struck.
A thick cloud of dust rose from the surrounding cliffs, the rocks splintering and exploding layer by layer with a series of deafening blasts.
The powerful tremors forced all the onlookers to retreat instinctively.
Thick smoke and dust filled the air, creating an impenetrable wall that hid Prometheus and Robin from view
No one could see what was happening inside.
From afar, they could make out flashes of red light and blinding golden rays piercing through the haze.
Several beams of blood–red energy shot out, and amid the chaos, a golden dragon seemed to be twisting *and leaping through the smoke, as if alive.
Some even thought they could hear the ancient sound of a dragon’s roar echoing from the depths of time
-a joyful, unrestrained cry.
The onlookers shook their heads in pity as they gazed into the cloud of smoke.
What a shame.
The legendary Divine Drakebane would never write another chapter in his story.
Too young. He was still too young!
To throw his life away over a single Draconite–it wasn’t worth it.
If he’d just been wiser, accepted Prometheus’s offer, and handed over the Draconite, he could have become his apprentice.
Wouldn’t that have been the perfect outcome?
But now, his life was gone, so what use was it to talk about possessing some wondrous treasure?
Ah, some people… they’re just too blinded by arrogance.
As everyone outside the dust cloud debated who would win or lose, who would live or die between Robin and Prometheus, a sudden silence fell over the scene.
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When the dust began to settle, Prometheus’s staff and Robin’s dragon were visible–both broken in
Prometheus, once a figure of unmatched power, clutched his bleeding throat, staring at Robin in shock.
“You… how could you possibly kill me…”
“Fool! Killing you is no harder than slaughtering a chicken, Robin sneered, glancing down at Prometheus’s collapsing body with disdain.
In his hand, the dragon dagger burst into a brilliant golden light..
A golden dragon soared out of the dagger, coiling through the air.
With a thunderous roar, it drew in the essence and marrow of four nearby elite fighters, draining them dry
in an instant.
The bodies of these once–mighty Dark List warriors shriveled up into husks within seconds.
After feasting on the blood and essence of the fallen, the golden dragon lazily receded back dragon dagger, and the radiant golden light gradually faded from the Peachgrove.
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Only a soft, ghostly moonlight remained, casting a mysterious and eerie glow over the still surface of the pool.
As the smoke cleared, everyone looked toward the shadowy figure standing alone in the grove..
“It’s Divine Drakebane!”
“But… where is Prometheus, the number one on the Dark List?”
Catherine’s eyes searched anxiously for the towering figure she had once looked up to.
But no matter where she looked, she couldn’t find Prometheus, the man who had wielded the staff and dominated the Dark List.
“Robin… Robin, where is Lord Prometheus?” she stammered.
Robin pointed to the shriveled, paper–thin remains on the ground and raised an eyebrow. “Your ‘lord‘ is dead.”
It was only in that moment that the surrounding fighters fully grasped the truth: Prometheus, once the greatest in the World of Darkness, was dead–slain by this Divine Drakebane.
They looked at Robin’s back in stunned silence, their bodies trembling with fear.
With such terrifying strength… who in the world would dare challenge him?
Holding the Draconite, Robin raised the dragon dagger and pointed it toward the top–tier fighters who were still frozen in shock.
“Does anyone else want to test their strength and try taking the Draconite from me?”
Not a single person spoke.
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To have killed several of the top 20 fighters on the Dark List in just a matter of minutes… who in their right mind would dare provoke him now?
One by one, the fighters dropped to their knees,
“Lord Drakebane, we wouldn’t dare!”
“Now get out of Dragon Ridge Valley–all of you!”
Robin swept his cold gaze over the crowd. “If I see any of you here again, you’ll be dead.”
“Yes, Lord Drakebanel” came the unanimous reply.
Without another word, the fighters fled the Peachgrove, disappearing as fast as they could.
They were all grateful that reason had ultimately triumphed over greed.
If they’d let their ambition get the best of them and taken one step further, it would be their bodies lying in the Peachgrove now.
Ezra, the leader of Duskvale in the Phoenix Vanguard, approached Robin, kneeling respectfully. “Honored Lord, I’ll take my leave now,”
Robin waved him off dismissively. “Get lost.”
Heads lowered, the group quickly left Dragon Ridge Valley.
Catherine remained where she was, her eyes fixed on the Draconite in Robin’s hand, gleaming with a radiant light.
Her gaze flickered with something intense.
Suddenly, the Draconite leapt from Robin’s hand, transformed into a brilliant are of color, and vanished into the dragon dagger.
“You… where did you hide the Draconite? Catherine shouted.
Robin looked at the dagger, surprised himself.
The Draconite had somehow dissolved into a stream of energy and fused with the dagger!
“Answer me! I asked you a question!”
Catherine stepped forward, furious. “Where did you hide the Draconite?”
Robin raised an eyebrow. “Where I put it is none of your business. Now scram.”
“Give me the Draconite!” Catherine yelled, refusing to back down.
Talia laughed coldly. “Catherine, was the Draconite yours to begin with? Who do you think you are, demanding it from Mr. Robin? Don’t you have any shape?”
“And who are you to judge me? The Draconite is obviously mine! Catherine sneered. “Because I know he likes me!”
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Robin was taken aback.
Was this women actually out of her mind?
Sonor then had he ever shown any interest in her!
Talia Freya, and even Daphne couldn’t help but laugh at Catherine’s delusional claim.
Talia chuckled “Catherine, what part of Mr. Robin’s behavior made you think he likes you?
For your information, he’s actually Colonel Wright’s boyfriend.”
Freya’s cheeks flushed as soon as Talia said this, clearly caught off guard.
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Catherine scoffed. “If Robin doesn’t like me, then why did he help me kill those guys when we entered Dragon Ridge Valley?
T tell you why–it’s because he saw those men trying to get handsy with me and got angry on my behalf. That’s why he killed them!
“If he likes me, then he should give me the Draconite. Because I want it!”
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Talia was speechless.
She had also grown up in a wealthy family, surrounded by relatives who doted on her–her grandfather, father, mother, grandmother, and even her extended family.
But at least she understood basic principles of respect and humility.
Just because others indulged you didn’t mean you could be unreasonable and act without reverence.
Sure, Catherine was the eldest granddaughter of Lord Westeria.
In her family’s estate, everyone pampered her and went along with her whims.
But outside those walls, no one would put up with her arrogance.
Even though Lord Westeria was one of the Eight Kings of Brighton in Draconia, wielding immense influence, he wouldn’t dare claim he had the absolute power to make everyone bow to his will..
Just because you want the Draconite, does that mean you’re entitled to it?
What kind of ridiculous, self–centered logic is that?
A woman spoiled into a sense of entitlement was laughable.
Those who thought they were invincible had already ended up as corpses under Robin’s blade.
Not even the top ten powerhouses on the Dark List of the World of Darkness could take the Draconite from him.
And yet, here was a young lady from Westeria Residence who, in the presence of Divine Drakebane, didn’t even amount to a speck of dust–and she had the audacity to claim he “liked” her?
What kind of delusional, self–obsessed fool would say something that idiotic?
Talia scoffed. “Catherine, in Westeria Residence, your grandpa might let you get away with anything. But out here, no one cares about your spoiled routine.
“Since we grew up in the same compound, I’ll give you some advice: keep your mouth shut, or no one can guarantee you’ll make it out of here unscathed.
“Just a heads–up–Mr. Robin is not one of those lapdog men you’re used to.”
“Get out of my way!” Catherine ignored Talia completely, shoving her aside and striding straight up to Robin.
“Robin, didn’t you hear me? Give me the Draconite!”
Robin pulled out a wet wipe and casually cleaned his hand. “Are you sure you want to keep pushing me?” The air in the Peachgrove grew icy, sending chills down everyone’s spine.
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Harold quickly stepped forward. “I apologize. Mr. Ramsey. Our young lady has never dealt with people from the martial society before. She can be a bit stubborn–please, bear with her.”
Robin raised an eyebrow, giving Harold–the so–called top fighter in Brighton–a quick once–over before deciding not to bother with him further.
He moved to step around Catherine and head toward the pool, but Harold spoke up again.
“Mr. Ramsey, please wait! I have more to say!”
The four bodyguards from Westeria Residence immediately tightened their grip on their daggers.
At the same time, ten men dressed in black appeared from the shadows, moving slowly to surround Robin and his group.
These men were top martial experts employed by Westeria Residence, quietly shadowing Catherine the
entire time.
Robin turned back, a faintly amused smile on his lips. “Oh? You have more to say?”
Harold straightened his back, chuckling. I may not have seen as much of the world as you, Mr. Ramsey. but I have managed to earn the nickname ‘Brighton’s top fighter‘ over the past 30 years.
“Besides, Westeria Residence holds a place of great prestige in Draconia.
“So I would ask Mr. Ramsey to be gracious and, for the sake of Westeria Residence and my reputation, lend Ms. Catherine the Draconite to play with for a few days.”
Everyone around them froze in shock.
It was one thing for Catherine to be spoiled and unreasonable, but was Harold, Westeria Residence’s head. steward, really this delusional?
A closer look at Harold’s words, combined with the deadly aura of the ten black–clad assassins, made it clear: Harold was using the name of Westeria Residence, along with these top martial experts, to pressure Robin.
Robin gave a cold, dismissive smile. “Are you threatening me?”
Harold smirked. “You misunderstand, Mr. Ramsey. I wish to remind you that anything Westeria Residence desires, we get.”
“Kneel. Robin’s expression turned ic
“Threatening me? Do you have a death wish?”
With a loud thud, Harold dropped to his knees, suddenly feeling as if a crushing weight were pressing down on his shoulders, making it impossible to breathe.
“A mere insect, and you dare to call yourself a top fighter?”
Robin flicked his fingers, his voice as cold as ice. “Brighton’s so–called top fighter is nothing
Sweat poured down Harold’s face as he pointed at Robin, shouting in fury, “You… what did you do to me?
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“If Lord Westeria finds out that you dared to disrespect him and Ms. Catherine, he will never let you go!”
Catherine, snapping out of her initial shock, pulled out her dagger and pointed it at Robin. “What… what did you do to Grandpa Harold? Don’t think I won’t tell my grandpa and have him kill you!”
“Enough of this! Westeria Residence is nothing!” Robing struck her with a single slap, sending her flying.
Clutching her now swollen cheek. Catherine took a moment to recover, then angrily pointed at the ten assassins and screamed. “Kill him! Take back the Draconite for me!”
The ten black–clad assassins immediately closed in on Robin, their voices cold and unified. “Anyone who dares defy Westeria Residence dies.”
In an instant. 20 more assassins emerged from behind.
Talia. Freya. Daphne, and the others immediately prepared for battle.
Robin cast a cold glance over the 30 black–clad assassins. “Those who dare attempt to assassinate a general will be killed without mercy!”
Talia and the others charged toward the assassins, and a brutal clash erupted.
Within moments, all 30 black–clad assassins lay dead on the blood–soaked ground of the peach grove,
Still kneeling on the ground, Harold looked at the horrifying scene before him, filled with deep regret.
He had thought that invoking the name of Westeria Residence might intimidate Robin, who served in the military.
But Robin wasn’t the least bit fazed by their threats.
In all of Draconia, no one had ever dared to openly defy Westeria Residence.
Robin was the first.
The Peachgrove fell into an eerie silence.
A gust of night wind swept through, carrying with it the stench of blood.
Harold shivered.
He struggled for a long moment, unable to muster the strength to stand.
Watching Robin step closer with each measured stride he stammered, “You… you can’t kill me
Robin’s lips curled into an amused smile as
he lightly slapped Harold’s wrinkled face. “Old man, you tried to threaten and assassinate a general. Even if I spare you, Draconia’s Central Inspection Office will see to your punishment.
Any trace of dignity as the head steward was gone; Harold snarled, “Lord Westeria won’t let you get away with this!
“Oh, for that alone, I’ll let you live, Robin said, standing up slowly.
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“But I’ll cripple you instead. You can go deliver a message to Lord Westeria. If he dares provoke me again. I’ll come and flatten Westeria Residence myself.
“Daphne, take one of his arms.”
As soon as Robin finished speaking, Daphne swung her blade, and Harold’s right arm, the one holding his dagger, flew off in a spray of blood.
Catherine, lying on the ground, watched in horror, too terrified to utter another word.
Robin turned and walked toward the pool.
As he looked down at the clear, still water, he felt a strange, otherworldly sensation–as if he were gazing beyond time and space.
Suddenly, he lifted his head, and the surreal feeling faded away.
He was certain that this pool held more mysteries yet to be uncovered.
Just as he was about to turn and leave, the reflection in the water shifted, revealing the shadowy images of a dozen more black–clad assassins.
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A faint smile played on Robin’s lips as he leapt out of his spot by the edge of the pool.
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In the place he had just been standing, over a hundred throwing knives struck the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust and shattered stones.
From the shadows of the Peachgrove came a cold, cerie laugh, shaking loose countless petals from the
trees.
“Divine Drakebane truly lives up to the reputation!”
After the strange laugh, a man’s voice, slightly awkward in Draconian, drifted out–calm and warm, as though greeting an old friend he hadn’t seen in years.
Ive been watching you for a while now, Mr. Drakebane.
Those elite fighters who were among the top ranks on the Dark List 20 years ago–they were the strongest of their time. Yet none could withstand a single strike from you. Divine Drakebane, you haven’t disappointed me!”
Robin gave a cold smile. “But I might just make you despair.”
“Heheheh… The strange laughter echoed again.
“Divine Drakebane–truly worthy of the name! So arrogant… I like it!”
From the shadows of the peach grove, a middle–aged man from Sakurania slowly stepped forward.
He wore a black warrior robe, sandals on his feet, and held a saber in his hand.
The hilt of the saber was engraved with two blood–red sakura blossoms set in adamantine.
Daphne’s eyes widened in shock.
Only a top–tier figure from the Northern Star Sect could wield a saber with that symbol!
From its founding, Northern Star Sect had designated different saber markings for disciples of each rank.
To be considered a Hall–level master, a fighter’s saber would carry one of two symbols: an adamantine- studded hilt or a diamond–studded hilt with blood–red sakura blossoms,
A saber with one blood–red sakura symbolized an entry–level adamantine master of the sect.
A saber with two blood–red sakura symbols marked a top–level adamantine master of the sect.
The Northern Star Sect had ten entry–level adamantine masters and only three top–level adamantine
masters.
There was only one higher level, marked by a saber hile with five white sakura inlaid with diamonds- reserved for a Diamond–level master.
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To this day, the Northern Star Sect had only one Diamond–level master: the sect’s senior disciple, Teddy
Harlan
Teddy was known for his dedication to martial arts, rarely leaving the sect, and his presence was almost unheard of in the World of Darkness’s martial society.
However, the man standing before them now was one of the three top–level adamantine masters under Northern Star Sect’s leader, Juan: Otis Padilla.
Otis was the top assassin in Northern Star Sect, second only to Juan and Teddy.
He was also the leader of the sect’s elite assassins.
Years ago, he single–handedly killed swordsmen from dozens of different sects within Sakurania. That battle made him a legend, marking the most fearsome massacre in history.
Since that day, Otis had been one of the most terrifying figures in Sakurania’s World of Darkness.
His strength was so overwhelming that, ten years ago, lie was ranked in the top five on the Dark List. However, as many of the top fighters in the World of Darkness later withdrew from the public eye, the rankings fell into irrelevance.
Still, no one dared to doubt Otis’s unparalleled power.
After his famous battle in Sakurania, Otis disappeared from the martial world, spending the next decade in secluded training under his master, Juan, honing his martial arts.
Now, ten years later, he suddenly appeared here, in Draconia’s Dragon Ridge Valley.
Daphne was taken aback.
She’d heard tales of her senior Otis when she was very young, but she had never seen him in person. His presence here today, clearly seeking the legendary ancient relic, was both shocking and foreboding. Otis pointed at Dapline, who was standing behind Robin. “You traitor. You’ve betrayed the sect and ruined our master’s plans! Once I retrieve the ancient relic and the Draconite, I’ll bring you back and make you atone by disembowelment.”
Daphne scoffed. “He’s not my master! He’s a monster!
“I was nothing but a tool to him! If not for Lord Drakeljane, I wouldn’t even be alive today!
“Lord Drakebane is my true master!”
With that, Daphine drew her short sword, joined by Rowan and Rita, who did the same.
“If any of you dare disrespect Lord Drakebane, I’ll kill you myself!‘ she declared.
Talia and Freya also took up battle stances, ready for a ght.
Elite assassins from Sakurauia were known for using hidden weapons and illusions to confuse and
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disorient their opponents, blending illusion with reality to find the perfect moment to strike.
The Otis standing before them now was likely an illusion as well.
Suddenly, a whirlwind swept through the grove.
From Otis’s left side, a glint of steel shot toward Robin
Robin smirked, making no attempt to dodge.
“Cheap tricks, and you dare use them in front of me? Die!”
The dragon dagger at Robin’s waist shot out.
In a flash of cold steel, blood and flesh sprayed from the shadows.
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Four assassins‘ heads flew high into the air, their headless bodies still stubbornly advancing, swinging their sabers at Robin.
With a heavy thud, the four bodies collapsed to the ground.
Their severed heads hit the earth, wide–eyed with shock and unwillingness, staring at Robin just inches
away.
The gap between life and death was no more than half a meter.
After a brief silence, flashes of cold steel appeared all around the Peachgrove.
Dozens of black–clad assassins leapt and darted through the trees, moving so quickly that Talia and the others could barely keep up.
It was almost impossible to tell which figures were real and which were illusions.
As Talia hesitated, a razor–sharp saber shot up from the ground, aiming straight for her throat.
Caught off guard, Talia froze in terror at the sudden attack.
Robin reached out, lifting her high into the air, narrowly dodging the saber’s sneak attack.
Ahead popped up from the ground beneath her, and Tilia immediately swung her sword, slicing it clean
Blood gushed from the neck like a red fountain, hot and steaming under the cold moonlight.
Talia gagged, feeling nauseous; it was the first time in her life she had witnessed so much death.
Robin gave her a light tap on the head and pointed at the wave of assassins surging toward them. “If you want to win that matela in a few days, kill every last one of them.
“Against powerful enemies, only by facing death can you find life!”
“Yes, sir! Talia understood Robin’s meaning instantly.
A true warrior couldn’t be made without blood and the will to kill.
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Only through real battle could she awaken the ruthless beast–like survival instinct within her.
ith a loud shout. Talia charged forward, slashing her short sword through the assassin in front of her, then driving it deep into his chest.
Meanwhile, Freya was being cornered by three ghostly assassins, pushed to the edge of a cliffside.
As she moved closer to the wall, three gleaming sabers suddenly stabbed out from the cracks in the rock.
Robin kicked a fallen saber from the ground, sending it spinning through the air.
It flew straight into the cliffside, followed by three others, piercing the rock and pinning the hidden
assassins
Hot blood oozed from the cliffside, trickling down the stone.
Freya gasped, her face pale. “That… was close!”
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Freya’s heart pounded as she realized the three assassins were mere phantoms, a distraction.
The true danger lurked behind her.
Turning, her eyes fell upon Robin, bathed in the moonlight, and a wave of admiration washed over her.
This is the hero I’ve always dreamed of!
She was awed by Robin’s calm strength and effortless grace.
Talia nudged her, snapping Freya out of her dazed reverie.
The two stood back–to–back, defending themselves against the elite assassins charging from all directions.
This strategic formation allowed them to fight with renewed focus.
Though still somewhat frantic, their attacks and defenses were now coordinated and orderly.
This frustrated the cunning assassins, who struggled to find an opening to kill them.
Just as Freya and Talia were feeling proud of their teamwork, two elite assassins dropped down from
above.
Their razor–sharp sabers aimed directly at their heads,
Robin shouted, “Watch out! They’re above you!”
Talia and Freya rolled away just in time, dodging the strike.
They simultaneously swung their blades upward, cutting down the two assassins.
Daphne, Rowan, and Rita also mirrored Freya and Talia’s stance, standing back–to–back to resist the relentless attacks from the assassins coming at them from all sides–even from above and below.
In this idyllic Peachgrove, the brutal fight raged for nearly ten minutes before everything finally fell silent. Dozens of bloody heads lay scattered, turning this once–paradise into a ghastly, blood–soaked hell.
Robin called into the shadows among the peach trees, Come out, Otis!
“If you’re truly the top warrior of Sakurania, show me what you’re made of!
Ous slowly stepped out of the shadows.
A menacing, murderous aura filled the Peachgrove, thickening the stench of blood.
He didn’t say a word, merely raised his golden saber, engraved with blood–red sakura, and pointed it at Robin.
In an instant, his body took a flying stance, like an arrow unleashed from a bow, forming a straight line with his saber as he shot toward Robin’s throat!
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“Mr. Ramsey, look out!” Daphne shouted.
She recognized the sinister nature of Otis’s technique,
Her master had once spoken of a legendary Northern Star Sect technique.
This legendary technique was known as “Sakura Strike
Only a handful of master–level disciples had ever managed to learn it besides her master.
This technique was exceedingly strange.
Throughout the ages since it was developed, whenever it was unleashed, not a single person had survived under its blade!
Under the bright, chilling moonlight, Otis’s saber seemed to fragment into countless blades, all aimed at Robin from every possible angle.
In this formation, Robin had no room to dodge.
All he could do was fight with everything he had.
Or rather, it wasn’t just a fight for survival–it was a gamble with his life.
In that split second, he had to discern, among the countless dazzling blades, which ones were real and which were illusions. This was nearly impossible!
Even with the quickest reflexes, making the right call under such pressure would be almost inconceivable.
And he only had a fleeting moment to decide..
“Uh…Talia stood there, stunned.
With such terrifying killing power, how would Robin face it?
And that wasn’t all.
Just as Otis’s rain of blades closed in on Robin, he suddenly released a storm of throwing knives as well!
This tightly woven assault completely enveloped Robin’s body.
In the face of such a deadly array, even the world’s most elite masters would struggle to escape.
Freya and Talia stood frozen in place.
At this moment, their legs wouldn’t move, and the daggers in their hands felt too heavy to lift.
They had no idea how they could help Robin.
ofis
Otis was too fast!
So fast that even if they started running toward him, they wouldn’t make it in time.
They watched in despair as the man they admired most was trapped in this seemingly inescapable death
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trap, helpless in a fraction of a second.
Hiss!
A flash of cold light cut through the air, leaving the moonlit grove deathly still..
Dust, stirred by the cool breeze, slowly settled under the hazy moonlight.
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In the vast Peachgrove, only a few peach blossoms fluttered gently, cautiously drifting to the ground.
Freya, Talia, Daphne, Rita, and Rowan stood in stunned silence, their eyes fixed on the small patch of moonlight just a few feet away.
Though it was only a few feet, it felt like the distance between life and death itself.
In the eerie moonlight, Robin and Otis stood motionless, not making a single sound.
A gentle breeze lifted the hem of Otis’s imposing warrior robe, making it flutter gracefully,
The once–fierce–face on Otis‘ face slowly softened into a faint, satisfied smile.
“Divine Drakebane,” he murmured, “you truly didn’t disappoint me.”
In that moment, under the sorrowful moonlight of the Peachgrove
Talia and Freya’s tears poured down.
“Robin!” Freya cried out, her voice breaking, tearing through the misty moonlight.
“Mr. Ramsey!” Daphne fell to her knees.
With a heart–wrenching cry, Freya rushed to Robin, grabbing his arm tightly. “You can’t die! I haven’t even had the chance to…”
Robin gave Otis a playful nudge. “Alright, enough! Don’t get carried away, though. You’ll scare poor Freya.” Otis‘ massive form collapsed to the ground, a look of fulfillment still on his face.
To die at the hands of Divine Drakebane–that was an honor he, Otis, took to his grave.
Freya froze in shock. “You… you’re still alive?”
Robin looked at Freya, whose eyes were brimming with tears, and laughed. “No one in this world has been born who can kill me.”
Freya stared at him for a long moment, then kicked him hard. “You scared the hell out of me, d’mn it!” “Ow!” Robin immediately clutched his lower abdomen doubling over in pain.
“Oh?” Talia instantly realized what had happened. “Colonel Wright, you kicked Mr. Robin’s … uh…“.
“What? Let me… let me see if he’s okay!” Freya, suddenly panicked, moved closer, reaching for Robin’s hands to see if he was hurt.
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“Oh, come on!” Robin sighed. “You ladies are really something else!”
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Freya suddenly realized the awkwardness of what she’d said, her cheeks turning bright red. “I… I was just worried about your… function….
Robin straightened up and shook his head. “I’m fine. I could have ten or even 20 kids without any problem!
Freya’s cheeks turned as red as a blossom.
In this gorgeous Peachgrove, peals of laughter rippled through the air.
The clear, bright moon cast a silvery glow.
The fragrance of peach blossoms, cleansed by the moonlight and the gentle breeze, gleamed as if freshly washed, their colors vibrant.
A night wind swept through, filling the air with their delicate scent.
If not for the gruesome corpses scattered around, no one would have believed that such a bloody battle had taken place here just moments ago.
Robin looked once more into the clear pool of water nearby.
It was as if he could see, under the crystalline surface, a pair of eyes staring back at him with a strange intensity….
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Robin paused, staring intently into the clear pool of water before him.
In this fleeting moment, the pool’s surface seemed to stretch across countless ages.
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Aside from the soft glow of the eternal moon above, it was adorned only by the delicate peach blossom petals, drifting in reluctant farewell.
As he gazed into this lonely pool that had witnessed millennia of cycles, Robin smiled faintly.
Fate brings us together, and fate draws us apart. It’s all destined.
Fate begins when I see you in the illusions of this mundane world.
Fate ends when I see you in the illusions of this mundane world.
Since
I have
come, it must be fate.
If we are brought together, I can rejoice. If we must part, then I will walk away alone.
Is there truly anything eternal in this world?
When all is said and done, turn and leave without a second thought. What is there to regret?
Who can claim they’ve found something everlasting in this chaotic world? An eternity in a single glance
A sudden chill breeze rippled the still surface of the spring, disturbing the serene water.
The gentle waves awakened the pool, which had known centuries of solitude.
As he looked closely, he saw no trace of the strange eyes that had seemed to peer at him from across past. and present lives.
Freya saw Robin standing by the water’s edge in this Peachgrove, lost in thought. Her beautiful sparkled with joy.
eyes
She approached the man who had captured her heart, joining him in gazing into the pool, where illusions: and reflections danced.
In the moonlit ripples, they looked like two souls who had accidentally stepped into a fealm of fairyland. For an instant, she saw a world of blooming flowers and radiant splendor.
In that vision, she saw herself and Robin amidst a crowd of people in elegant attire, their faces filled with happiness.
Amid the bustling throngs, she saw herself, and she saw Robin.
Spring’s beauty was in full bloom, the air filled with the sweet scent of blossoms.
In that fragrant spring scene, Robin was holding her hand as they strolled through a dazzling garden of blossoms
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What are you two staring at?” Talia asked, coming up beside them and peering into the pool.
Freya snapped out of her reverie.
Was that an illusion?
She glanced at Talia, then at Robin, who looked as calm as ever. “What did you see?”
Robin smiled softly. “I saw the past and present of this spring of peach blossoms.”
“Huh?” Freya was taken aback. “You saw it too?”
“Yes. Robin nodded, keeping a serious face.
“A thousand–year–old moon, a pool of lonely moonlight, and an empty sky.”
Freya and Talia nodded as if in deep contemplation.
Robin continued. “And also, two foolish women with a few screws loose.”
“How dare you! Hmph!” Freya and Talia immediately realized Robin was teasing them.
Daphne and Rita stifled their laughter.
Listening to Robin’s serious tone as he said such nonsensical things. Freya’s heart, once proud and guarde for 20 years, suddenly softened.
She moved a little closer to Robin, close enough to feel his breath. “Robin, I like listening to you talk abou these mysterious things.
Robin froze for a moment.
Seeing Freya, the hardened military officer known as the ‘Rose of the Special Forces, standing there with such a soft and dreamy look, he tapped her lightly on the forehead. “Wake up! We’re not done here yet!”
“Indeed!” Freya jolted, snapping out of her sentimental haze.
She looked around the shadows of the Peachgrove, where everything was in disarray.
This once stunningly beautiful place was far different from how it looked when they first entered.
“Robin, let’s seal off this Peachgrove and this pool.
“Once we leave, people will keep sneaking in to explore it. It’d be a shame if it got ruined.”
Robin nodded. “Exactly.”
Talia pulled out two high–powered grenades. “I brought these.
“When we leave, we’ll blow up the cliffside at the entrance to seal off this sanctuary.
That way, no one will disturb this beautiful place.”
“Good idea!” Robin and his group walked out of the Peachgrove.
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There are still assassins nearby Daphne warned.
In the shadows of the forest, a few figures in black quickly retreated.
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Robin looked in the direction of the fleeing shadows with indifference. “They’ve been hiding here since the beginning. Let them go.”
“Who are they?” Freya asked in a low voice.
“Probably members of some World of Darkness sect. Let them be.”
Once they were outside the Peachgrove, Talia picked a spot for the explosives and placed the two grenades. against the rock face by the entrance.
With two deafening blasts, the solid cliffside collapsed into a pile of rubble..
The entrance to the Peachgrove was then completely sealed.
They exited Dragon Ridge Valley, and it was already past five in the morning.
The sky was beginning to lighten.
Just as Robin and his team were about to get in their car, two military Jeeps screeched to a halt in front of them.
“Is one of you Mr. Ramsey?” Two soldiers in colonel uniforms stepped in front of Robin.
Robin raised an eyebrow. “That’s me. What do you want?”
The two colonels responded coldly, without expression. “Hand over the items you retrieved from Dragon Ridge Valley.
“Then come with us to explain everything that happened in Dragon Ridge Valley in detail.”
Robin frowned slightly. “Go with you? Who the hell are you? Get lost!”
“Please cooperate with the investigation. Don’t make this difficult for us.” The two colonels remained in his path, their voices icy. Then, two more colonels stepped out of the Jeeps.
Freya and Talia demanded, “Which division are you from?”
The colonels replied coldly. “You don’t have the authority to ask. Please cooperate and immediately hand over any items obtained from Dragon Ridge Valley. And
you-”
One of the officers pointed at Robin. “Come with us and clarify everything that happened in Dragon Ridge Valley. Otherwise, you’ll pay the price!”
“Are you threatening me?” Robin smirked.
“Mr. Ramsey, this isn’t a threat. It’s our duty, the colonels replied icily. “Otherwise, we’ll have to take you in by force.”
The two colonels stepped forward, preparing to detain him.
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With a sudden gust of wind, Robin kicked both colones to the ground.
Two pistols were pressed against their heads. “Threaten me? Die!”
The other two colonels hadn’t expected Robin to fight back and quickly reached for their guns.
But before they could even draw, Talia swept them off their feet with a single kick.
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Freya stepped forward, her voice ringing with authority. “Identify yourself! You dare threaten a general under the command of the Chief Instructor of Zone Three’s War Wolf Special Forces? By battlefield protocol, I have the authority to execute you on the spot!”
Just then, a military Hummer sped toward them.
Jack, Simon, and Martin stepped out of the vehicle,
Jack glared at the colonel officers lying on the ground and barked, “What unit are you from?! Who ordered you to detain General Ramsey? Answer me!”
Robin released them.
One of the colonels saluted the three generals and said “General Grayson, we’re with the Central Foreign Affairs Bureau’s Security Unit. We received a complaint from a foreign sect.”
“They claim they lost an artifact, a gem called Draconite, a few days ago in Dragon Ridge Valley.
“They’ve learned that this Draconite was taken by Robin and his team, so…”
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“A foreign sect lost a Draconite, huh?” Jack barked angrily.
“Where did you receive such a complaint? Tell me the name of this sect!
“Ridiculous! They have the nerve to claim they lost a Draconite on Draconia’s territory, huh? Well, I could just as easily say their whole sect is in my backyard, since I lost it there years ago!
“Why don’t you guys at the Central Foreign Affairs Bureau march over and demand my property back? Have you all turned into lapdogs for these se*mbags?
“Look at yourselves! Do you even look like Draconians?
“In 30 minutes, I want your director to give me a satisfactory explanation!
“If not, I’ll personally have all four of you hauled before a military tribunal tomorrow!
“Four mere colonels daring to point guns at a general of the Special Forces; do you even realize that’s at death sentence?”
The four colonels immediately straightened and tried to explain, visibly shaken. “General Grayson, please calm down. This is a misunderstanding. We’ll return immediately and report this to the relevant department at the Foreign Affairs Bureau. By tomorrow-
“Not tomorrow! In 30 minutes, I want answers!
“Orderly, note down their service numbers!
“If they’re even one minute late, I’ll see that you’re all court–martialed! Pointing a gun at a general? Death!”
“Copy that, General Grayson!” The four colonels saluted on command.
“Apologize to General Ramsey, now!” Jack snapped.
“Yes, sir!” The four colonels quickly turned to Robin.
“We apologize, General Ramsey. We were just following orders, and we’re sorry for any offense. Please
return our guns.”
Robin nodded coolly. “Come and get them.”
Two of the colonels marched forward and held out their hands to take back their guns.
But when they reached out, a pile of disassembled gun parts tumbled to the ground.
Both pistols had been dismantled into a mess of parts.
The colonels froze, a flash of anger flickering in their eyes.
This was a blatant humiliation from Robin.
“Pick up your guns! Robin ordered sharply.
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Reluctantly, the colonels crouched down and gathered up the scattered parts of their pistols.
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“Get out of here!” Robin huffed. “Remember–there won’t be a next time. Next time, you’ll pay with your lives!”
The colonels, clutching their disassembled weapons, scrambled into their vehicles and sped away in embarrassment.
Simon looked at Robin, Freya, and Talia and gave them a respectful nod. “You all did well.”
Then, when he looked at his daughter, his stern expression softened into a sly grin. Talia…
His earlier dignified demeanor vanished entirely.
In front of his daughter, he was nothing but a doting father, practically bowing and scraping. “Let Dad take a look. Are you hurt?”
Talia puffed her chest with pride. ‘How could I get hurt With Mr. Robin here, no one could touch me!”
Simon chuckled at Talia’s cocky attitude, “Exactly, that’s my girl! You’ve grown tougher since joining the
War Wolf!
“You’re even better at bragging now!”
“Get lost! When have I ever bragged? You can ask Colonel Wright and General Ramsey how I performed! I wasn’t scared of those so–called top–tier masters at all!
“Those legendary experts are nothing but weaklings!”
“Haha! Very bold!” Simon laughed so hard his face was a mass of wrinkles.
“What I mean is, now that you’ve had this experience, it’s probably enough. Tomorrow, let’s handle the paperwork to bring you back. The Security Bureau Seven’s Investigation Division needs you.”
“Why?” Talia protested. “From the way you’re talking, it sounds like the division would collapse without
me.”
Simon hesitated. “The War Wolf might not be able to keep their unit designation this time. Staying with them isn’t of much use. Come back and do your primary job.”
I’m not going back!” Talia snorted. “Who says the War Wolf can’t keep their unit designation?”
“With me here–oh, and of course, with General Ramsey and Colonel Wright here too–the War Wolf won’t be disbanded!
“If you keep talking nonsense, I’ll disown you as my dad!”
Simon froze. “Alright, you can stay in the War Wolf. Without you, they’d probably lose their designation.
Jack and Martin burst into laughter.
Simon might stand up to anyone, but his precious daughter? He treated her like a queen.
No matter how stubborn Talia was, Simon would always cave in.
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Seeing his friends laugh at him, Simon quickly explained, “The girl’s right. Young people should go against the current, to dare what seems impossible–that’s what leads to success!”
Jack shook his head with a smile and walked over to Robin. “So, what did you encounter in Dragon Ridge. Valley?
“The so–called Draconite. Robin replied calmly.
“Draconite? That legendary treasure actually exists?” Jack and the others looked surprised.
Robin gave a faint smile. “It was nothing but an air curgent over the pool, exaggerated into a legend. As if some ancient treasure is lying in wait for a thousand years.”
Freya and Talia both nodded in agreement.
Robin continued. “Tonight, nearly every elite warrior in the world converged on Dragon Ridge Valley. Doesn’t it seem like this was all part of a larger scheme?
The rumor of an ancient relic in Dragon Ridge Valley spread like wildfire.”
And yet, these World of Darkness assassins all happened to gather there at the exact same time? Just a
coincidence?
“If this was a conspiracy, then who’s behind it? And what’s their ultimate goal?”
Jack nodded thoughtfully. “The rumor about an ancient artifact in Dragon Ridge Valley likely was part of a
“Could the conspirator have created the legend to lure and eliminate the world’s top warriors?”
Martin nodded slightly. “There’s definitely more to this than meets the eye.
“What I mean is, let’s set this matter aside for now. The three of you should pack up and get back to your unit. The War Wolf has just seven days left before the final competition.
“If the War Wolf doesn’t succeed in the upcoming challenges against Dragon Soul and Dark Panther. they’ll lose their unit designation. None of us want that to happen.
Freya and Talia nodded solemnly.
Martin handed Freya a command letter.
Commander Baxter sent this to me. He said that the Special Forces Command was going to assign someone to handle this matter, but since you’re all here, you can take care of it.”
Freya took the letter. “What’s the assignment?”
Martin paused. “It’s not a classified mission. Commander Baxter informed me that a few days ago, one of the War Wolf’s captains was killed in action.”
“His naine was Josh Fletcher, and he was from Harmonield. His family lives in a small town on the cast side of Harmonfield.
“His wife is about to give birth, but the Command has decided to delay informing her of his death until
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after the baby is born.”
“It seems their family’s financial situation isn’t great, so the Command plans to send them some support. They also want you to assess if the family needs any additional help, though I understand the relationship between the mother–in–law and daughter–in–law isn’t itical …”
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“I know a bit about Josh’s situation at home,” Freya sighed softly, a hint of sadness in her eyes.
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“A few days ago, before his mission, he submitted a report stating his intention to return home after the
mission.
“His wife finally managed to get pregnant this time, after two miscarriages in the past.
“I advised him not to go on that mission, but… he insisted.”
Freya shook her head helplessly.
“Captain Fletcher’s wife, Monica Zimmer, is seven months pregnant and still working.
“I originally planned to visit her when I returned to Harinonfield, but I don’t know how to break the news. to her about Josh.”
Martin nodded. “Commander Baxter’s instructions are not to tell Josh’s wife about his death yet. They want to wait until after the baby is born.
“Their family is in a tough financial situation, and right now, she really needs the money.
“Freya, go home, get some rest, and take some supplies and the special stipend from the Command when you visit their family.
“I’ll head home, take a quick shower, and then go see her. Freya responded. She turned to Robin, “Do you want to come with me?”
“Alright. I’ll meet you at Vista Lake Villa.”
“I’m coming too, Talia stepped forward.
“I’ll be at your place by nine to pick you up! We’ll head back to War Wolf in the afternoon, Freya said, patting Talia on the head. “So, are you coming to shower at my place or with Robin at Vista Lake?”
“Uh?” Talia blinked, confused. “I… I’ll shower at your place, of course!”
In the Rivers family council hall, Sakurania.
The family patriarch, Windsor Rivers, kneeled in the center of the hall, his face dark. “D“mn it! Cynthia has betrayed us!
“She dared to turn her back on the Rivers family and our sect!
I will personally bring that disgrace back to the family and make her atone with her life!”
The sect master of the Northern Star Sect, Juan, shook his head with sorrow.
“Ouis was my most prized disciple. I never expected he would die in Dragon Ridge Valley.
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“If I had known this would be the outcome, I would never have allowed him to go alone.
“He was the most promising student I’ve had in years.
“If he had lived, he would’ve surpassed even my own skills. But alas…
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Windsor prostrated himself before Juan. ‘Master Denver, my family owes you a great debt. Please accept my condolences”
Juan let out a long sigh.
This is my responsibility as well. I never would have imagined that Ms. Rivers would submit to the Divine Drakebane.”
“That d’mm Drakebane managed to break our Soul–Eating Charm. Years of my efforts were ruined.
“He must die! Thousand times!
“If we don’t eliminate him, our plans will be difficult to advance.”
Windsor bowed. “Master Denver, our scouts have reported that last night, many elite warriors from the World of Darkness entered Dragon Ridge Valley.
“Shockingly, the top four warriors on the Dark List from 20 years ago were all slain by Divine Drakebane.
“I must admit that this man–feared across the Western World of Darkness–is indeed incredibly powerful.
“Unless you and your top disciple. Teddy Harlan, challenge him directly, few could match him.”
Juan nodded.
“The entire World of Darkness is abuzz with rumors of an ancient relic appearing in Dragon Ridge Valley, but it didn’t actually surface this time!
“I wonder… could there be some kind of conspiracy at play?
“All the warriors who entered Dragon Ridge Valley only saw à Draconite stone.
“And for this Draconite, the Divine Drakebane killed several top–ranked fighters from the Dark List!
“We also lost our valuable operative, Otis.”
Windsor frowned. “The events of 20 years ago bear an uncanny resemblance to last night’s battle in Dragon Ridge Valley!
“I feel as though someone is orchestrating things from behind the scenes.
“But this time, we unexpectedly saw the Draconite appear.
“The entire World of Darkness is restless.
“Right now, they’re still hesitant, wary of Divine Drakeliane’s reputation, so they haven’t made any moves.
yet.
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“But give it some time, and this world will crupt into chaos.
“There’s an old saying in Draconia–Possessing a treasure invites disaster.
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“Now that the Draconite is in Drakebane’s hands, he’s found to face relentless pursuit from every dark organization around the globe.
“The temptation is simply too great.”
“Even though Divine Drakebane single–handedly eliminated the top four warriors from the Dark List, the allure of the Draconite remains irresistible. Many will still seek to challenge him, drawn by the promise of power.
“Where there’s a rich reward, there are always brave souls, and where there’s immense temptation, there are always those willing to die.
“We’ll stay quiet for now and wait to reap the rewards
“Once Drakebane is exhausted, we’ll strike from the shadows and claim the Draconite as our own!”
Juan chuckled. “Your strategy is sound, Mr. Rivers. There’s no need for us to make any unnecessary
sacrifices.
They’re so focused on their prey that they haven’t noticed us closing in. Like a hawk circling above, we’ll strike when the time is right.
“Patience is all we need.”
Inside a palace on a hidden island in the West Panacea Ocean.
Caym was listening to reports from several scouts dressed in black.
“Draconite?” Caym’s face registered surprise as he listened to the account of the events in Dragon Ridge Valley.
“So the Draconite is now in the hands of Divine Drakebane?!
“Exactly, my lord, replied one of the scouts respectfully
‘Drakehane has claimed the Draconite, and the top four warriors from the Dark List of 20 years ago all died in Dragon Ridge Valley.
“All major factions worldwide are now aware of the Draconite.”
Caym fell silent for a long time. “I got it. Issue orders for all our operatives in Draconia to cease any action against Drakebane.
One of the red–robed guardians spoke urgently, “My lol, are we really going to let go of the Draconite? “We need it! If it’s truly related to an ancient relic, shenjat belongs to me, Caym said with a sinister smile. “But we must remain silent for now. The Draconite has already become the most coveted item in the
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World of Darkness, and many hidden factions are watching closely.
“Our only task is to monitor Divine Drakebane’s every move.
“Most importantly, we still have an ace planted within Draconia’s critical infrastructure.
“With that ace in place, the Draconite will be mine.
“When the time is right, our operative will activate our grand plan!
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Not only the Rivers family of Sakurania and the Western World of Darkness but also key departments. from Rashea and various sects within Draconia had learned that Robin had acquired the legendary Draconite.
As time passed, rumors about the Draconite grew wilder and more exaggerated.
After the bloody battle in Dragon Ridge Valley, the name of Divine Drakebane and the legend of the Draconite once again became the hottest topic in the World of Darkness.
Many factions were already plotting to seize the Draconite.
However, fearing both Draconia’s security forces and Drakebane’s terrifying reputation, they were still hesitating and biding their time.
The situation was volatile, teetering on the brink of eruption.
All it would take is a single spark, and the dormant tension would explode, unstoppable.
Robin now faced the looming threat of the entire World of Darkness, with countless assassins set on his
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At Vista Lake Villa,
Robin returned to his room, took a hot shower, and changed into a fresh set of clothes.
He made himself a coffee with a splash of milk and sat in the dining room, checking the time.
It was already 6:30 AM.
Knowing Shirley and Marrisa’s usual routine, he figured they’d be up soon as well.
He picked up his phone and ordered a fancy breakfast for them.
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Just as the VIP service from the Harmonfield Hotel delivered the breakfast, Shirley walked out of her room, yawning.
Seeing Robin sitting so relaxed in the dining room, she raised an eyebrow. “Hmm, you’re up so early. huh?”
“Last night, I knocked on your door, but there was no response. I called your phone, but you didn’t answer. Were you really sleeping that deeply?”
Robin paused, muttering to himself, “You knocked on my door in the middle of the night? What a shame I missed it
Shirley sat down beside him, running her fingers through her long hair. “I had a bit of trouble sleeping last, ‘night
Robin gave her a teasing look. “Were you knocking on my door for … something?”
Shirley nodded absently, then realized what she was admitting and froze. “Y–yes… huh?”
With a tiny yelp, she suddenly realized she’d let her thoughts slip and bolted back to her room in a flash.
Robin looked at the empty spot next to him. “Did she just … vanish? Was that my imagination?”
Shirley, back in her room, felt her face burning like fire. “What was I thinking? Blabbering all that nonsense in front of Robin first thing in the morning–how embarrassing!”
After brooding for a while, she composed herself, touched up her appearance in the bathroom, put on a professional outfit, and returned to the dining room.
Feigning total nonchalance, she smiled casually. “Oh, you’re up early, huh?”
Robin looked at her, confused. “Didn’t you just ask me that?”
“Did I? Was I here earlier? Shirley played innocent. “Robin, maybe you didn’t sleep well and you’re seeing things. I just got up. How could I have been here already?”
Robin looked at her, trying to recall. ‘Just now, you came over and asked me if I heard you knocking last night…
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“Did I Was I here already?” Shirley kept up her act, looking genuinely perplexed.
Robin stared at her, dumbfounded.
He was now certain–women, especially beautiful wonden, were born actors!
Just then, Marrisa came out of her room.
“Robin, you’re all up so early, huh?
“Last night, we barely had a chance to catch up since everything was so rushed and late.
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“Robin, if possible. I’d like to move back to Draconia permanently. That way, I can see you all more often.
“I want Brenda to stay here, too. Nothing beats our home country.
Tll set up the headquarters for my sour soup restaurant here in Harmonfield. Once I start making good money. I’ll buy you a few big houses, and you can get married and have lots of kids.”
She turned to Shirley with a warm smile. “I think Ms. Dunn here would be perfect as your bride. From my experience, she has the kind of figure that could bear plenty of children!”
Shirley froze.
She hadn’t expected Marrisa to talk so openly about having kids–right in front of her.
Her face flushed bright red.
Robin, seeing Shirley’s embarrassment, decided to tease her. “Marrisa, don’t worry about it. Shirley and 1 have already discussed it–we’re planning to have ten kids. After you retire, you can help us raise them
Marrisa clapped her hands excitedly. “That’s wonderful!
“Robin, I took a good look last night. Those other girls are nice, but Shirley is the one who’s truly wife material.”
Robin glanced at Shirley, whose face was now crimson “Yes, I feel the same way. However…”
Shirley looked at him. “However… what?”
“However…” Robin paused, playing coy, and handed a glass of milk to Marrisa.
“Hurry up and tell us!” Shirley exclaimed, unable to hold back her curiosity.
“Ah!” Marrisa jumped, startled by Shirley’s sudden outburst. The glass of milk slipped from her hands, spilling all over the floor.
Seeing Marrisa’s reaction, Shirley realized she’d lost her composure. “Oh, Marrisa, I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean to startle you… I just got a little too agitated.”
Robin and Shirley both helped Marrisa back to her feet
Marrisa, now recovered, laughed. “No worries. I actually enjoy seeing you two like this.”
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Just as they exited the city limits of Harmonfield, a convoy of luxury sports cars roared past aggressively,
A sleek Porsche in the convoy signaled left and slowed down before pulling over to the side.
“Talia!” Michelle Kendall, the eldest daughter of the prominent Kendalls in Brighton, poked her head out of the window.
“We’re headed to the Springbrooke Private Club. Come along with us,” she called out.
Only then did Talia recall Michelle mentioning a gathering of Brighton’s social elites the night before.
Talia gestured for Michelle to call her instead.
Within moments, Michelle was back inside her car, and Talia’s phone buzzed.
“Talia, I saw that the Chief Instructor and Freya are with you. Bring them along to make friends.
“A lot of familiar faces from Brighton are here today, Catherine from the old military district and my cousins Elliot and Hendrix Chandler are also here.
“Upon hearing you were in Harmonfield, Hendrix rushed down from Northlorn overnight and insisted I invite you. He’s brought some rare, vintage cold weapons from his collection.
“Talia, you must know that Hendrix has always liked you. Anyway, you need to come, even if just for a while. What happens between you two later is not my business, Michelle added with a mischievous tone.
Talia glanced at Robin in the rearview mirror and quickly responded, “Michelle, stop teasing me! I’ve never thought about it that way, and don’t you dare bring it up in front of… Mr. Ramsey!”
“Oh, right,” she added hastily, “we’re actually on our way to Estoreed to visit the family of a fallen comrade, We might not have time for the party.”
Michelle sighed, “Alright, come by after you guys are done. The gathering is at Estoreed. You can contact me afterward.”
With a roar, the line of luxury cars sped off like a whirlwind.
Freya’s gaze followed the flashy convoy. She looked solemn.
“It’s strange that they’ve come to Harmonfield. Brighton has all sorts of places to party. Why did they choose here?
“If we connect it to what happened last night at Dragon Ridge Valley, their sudden collective presence in Harmonfield starts to make sense.
“Robin, I suspect someone is behind this, nudging them in this direction.”
Talia nodded in agreement. “You’re right. Those people don’t care about legends of ancient relics. Even if they heard rumors, they wouldn’t flock here like this.
“Someone must be drawing them here intentionally
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“But what could this mysterious instigator hope to gain Is it really just to cause a scene?”
Robin replied expressionlessly, “They’re here to muddy the waters.”
“Muddy the waters? Freya echoed and turned to Robin in confusion. “For who?”
Robin shook his head slightly. I’m not sure.”
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“Think about what happened in Dragon Ridge Valley at lawn and how four officers from the Central Foreign Affairs Bureau showed up right on time.
“And, surprisingly, they knew I had the Draconite. They kept insisting that this Draconite was an artifact lost by a foreign sect in Dragon Ridge Valley.
“If I hadn’t seen it myself, I might have believed that Draconite was some sort of jade or mystical pearl.
“But in truth, that Draconite was just an inexplicable mist!”
Talia’s eyes widened. “Really? How did those four officers know you had the Draconite? And why were they so adamant it was a tangible object?
“Mr. Robin, this does make the Dragon Ridge Valley incident seem far more complicated–and unsettling.
“What’s this mysterious figure after? Could it be that there’s no ancient relic at all?”
Robin shrugged. “I don’t know. But if this person or group hasn’t achieved their goal, we’ll likely see similar incidents again. We can only watch and wait for now,”
Freya nodded thoughtfully. “By the way, I asked my grandfather’s guards to look into who invited all these Brighton heirs to Harmonfield. It was the Yorks of Brighton.
“The Springbrooke Private Club in Estoreed is one of the premier establishments owned by the Yorks, a family that’s risen to prominence in recent years.
The current patriarch of the Yorks is Cohen.
“Thirty years ago, Cohen’s father, Albert York, started from scratch in the Brighton region and eventually founded the York Group.
“When Albert passed, Cohen took over the family business.
“In the past few years, due to their association with the Kendalls of Brighton and the Chandlers of Northlorn Residence, the Yorks have rapidly expanded in Brighton’s business scene.
“Last year, they even started extending their influence gationwide.
“Springbrooke Group is their flagship enterprise in Brookhaven.”
“The Yorks‘ invitation for the Brighton’s elite to gather in Estoreed seems to be an attempt to curry favor with these powerful families, but their true intentions are unclear.
“We don’t know if they’re acting on someone else’s orders or simply being manipulated.”
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Robin gave a small smile. “Who knew Harmonfield, which was not even a major city, could be so complicated?
“Here’s the plan. After we finish our business, let’s head to the Springbrooke Private Club and test the waters. Who knows what we might uncover?”
“Sounds great!” Talia said eagerly. “I’m curious to see what rare cold weapons Hendrix brought.”
Freya chuckled lightly. “Or is it Hendrix himself you’re looking forward to seeing?”
Talia scoffed, “I don’t like that playboy! Sure, he’s skilled, but he’s reckless and indulgent. That scoundrel even has a few deaths of female college students on his hands!
“If not for his grandfather being Lord Northlorn, he’d have been arrested long ago!
“Oh, by the way, Colonel Wright, Captain Fletcher’s wife works at the Springbrooke Mall, which is part of the Springbrooke Group
Freya nodded. “Yes, I checked Captain Fletcher’s family details. His wife works at the children’s toy section of Springbrooke Mall
“The mall is right across from the Springbrooke Private Club. We can head over once we’re done.”
As they spoke, they arrived in Estoreed’s city center.
Freya pulled out her phone and called Josh’s wife, Monica Zimmer.
“Hello, who is this?” Monica had never been in contact with Freya before.
“Hello, I’m Freya Wright, one of Josh’s comrades.”
Monica’s voice brightened. “Oh, Colonel Wright! Josh has mentioned you. Is there something I can help you with?
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Freya took a deep breath, holding back the grief that tightened her chest. “Yes, we’re passing through Estorced on duty, and since Captain Fletcher is unable to return yet, we’re here to deliver his service allowance to you
Monica’s voice was full of gratitude. “Thank you so much, Colonel Wright. Where are you now?”
“We’re heading to your workplace, Springbrooke Mall.
Monica said quickly, “My shift starts at 11 AM, but I’m at the hospital for a check–up now. Please go your business first, and I’ll meet you at the mall at 11.
Freya checked the time. “Alright, we’ll meet you at the entrance of the mall.”
After ending the calf, she pondered momentarily. “Robin, we still have some time. Let’s go to the Springbrooke Private Club and see what Mr. York is up to.”
