The eight assassins exchanged panicked glances. Someone shouted, “Your Excellency, we don’t know who the mastermind is. We only came after receiving the mission. Also, we’re not core members of Pluto. People just hire us for odd jobs. Killing us won’t change a thing.”“Y-Yeah, he’s right! Please spare us, Your Excellency. We’re just trying to make a living. We don’t know anything.”“We were wrong to cross you, sir. We sincerely beg for mercy.”Xayne looked at the pleading assassins coldly and said, “You have a minute and a half left. Is that your final answer?”The assassins grew flustered as they begged and kowtowed. However, it was all in vain. As time passed, Xayne’s Ravenclaw Dagger glinted.“You have ten seconds remaining. Is no one going to talk?” Xayne asked with overwhelming killing intent."Please spare us, Your Excellency. We really don't know anything!""We’re just grunts. Our lives are worthless. Please forgive us, sir!""Damn it, let’s just fight! We're going to di

Over a dozen burly men stood beside the cars, their guns visible on their waists. They even wore bulletproof vests and held submachine guns.Ariana was afraid when she saw them. She tugged Xayne’s arm and asked, “Nothing bad will happen, right?”Xayne shook his head, glanced at the middle-aged man before him, and said, "Sorry, I'm not interested in meeting your envoy. If he wants to see me, he can come in person."Xayne and the others then walked past the middle-aged man. The latter’s expression instantly turned cold as he said, “Supreme Commander, our lord is rarely interested in meeting someone. Disrespecting him is a ticket to leave Velegas."As he spoke, the gun-wielding men rushed over to surround Xayne and the others. Ariana clung to Xayne, frightened, while Edwin witnessed the scene and frowned. Edwin’s assistant whispered, “Should we lend a hand, Mr. Edwin?”After some thought, Edwin said smilingly, “No need. If the King of the North can’t even handle this, then we don’t n

From the letter, Xayne could tell his grandfather had long foreseen something. Hence, Xander began to lay out his plans. Xayne looked at Mikael, who was sitting calmly, and asked, “Are you one of my grandfather’s men?”Mikael smiled and gestured for his men to step back. He then said, “That’s right, I’m your grandfather’s adopted son. You can call me Uncle Mikael.Xayne did not feel shy or embarrassed. He cupped his hands and said, “It’s nice to meet you, Uncle Mikael.”Mikael laughed heartily. “Likewise, kid. I didn’t expect the grandson of my foster father to become the renowned King of the North. Rumors about you have spread throughout Westfordia. You’re the man who stood against a million armies. That's impressive!""That’s an exaggeration, Uncle Mikael. Those are just rumors," Xayne said with a faint smile.Mikael nodded as his expression turned solemn, saying, "Xayne, now that we've exchanged identities, I won't hide anything from you. When Drakonia abandoned your grandpa ye

“Mr. Crody, what's going on?" Ariana was scared and did not know what to do."What? I told you I fancy with you, Ms. Ariana. Don't be shy. So many women begged to get into bed with me just for the sake of cooperation. You're not the first, so just take good care of me. I promise our cooperation will continue."Crody approached Ariana. His towering height and obese body made Ariana look tiny. “I like you a lot, Ms. Ariana. Your body fascinates me, and I just can’t wait to have you.”He revealed a malicious smile as he approached Ariana. The latter panicked and climbed down from the bed to avoid him and run out the door. However, she realized the door was locked. She could not open it, no matter how hard she tried."Give up. You can’t escape, even if you had wings." The seemingly well-prepared Crody grabbed Ariana and pressed her against the wall. “Don't be afraid. You just have to sleep with me once."His eyes gleamed with lust as Ariana tried to break free. However, she noticed hi

After suffering a severe beating, Crody placed a four hundred thousand dollar bounty on Xayne’s head. Hence, the assassins flocked to take Xayne’s life.The team that came to ambush him was the first to arrive. They were a well-established underground organization in Velegas, favoring the use of switchblade revolvers. This weapon functioned as both a gun and a dagger.Due to its versatility and exquisite appearance, it was the favorite weapon of the old-school underground organizations. At that moment, there were whispers outside the door."I'll knock on the door later. When the target opens it, each of you will stab him to create an opening for me to grab him. It's best if we can bring him back alive."The assassins had reviewed Xayne’s information before coming. Since they thought he was just a bodyguard, they did not formulate any overly detailed plans. They also tried to keep him alive so that Crody would raise the bounty when they presented Xayne to him.However, the door sud