“As we all know, the entire fourth-tier city is in a state of panic right now. No one knows who the new boss is. No one knows his identity or what kind of person he is.”“Yet he managed to conquer four gangs in a single night. To him, we might be nothing more than specks of dust—something he wouldn’t even bother to notice!”Although no one responded, everyone silently agreed with the speaker. They all sat still, their expressions serious.For a moment, they exchanged glances, and in each other’s eyes, they saw a deep sense of envy.They had studied the strength of the four main forces. One of the gang leaders among them had power at the early stage of Nine-Star level. Nine-Star!That was why they couldn’t even begin to imagine how terrifying the new boss must be. The thought alone sent chills down their spines.One of them suddenly blurted out, “I’ll go see the new boss myself tomorrow.”“Yes, yes, we must go. I’ll visit him too.”“I still haven’t used the Grade B medicine that Mr. Da

Others might not recognize the necklace, but it was different for him! He knew it and recognized it clearly! How could that necklace be around the chairlady’s neck?“Since none of you have any business here anymore, just leave your gifts and go,” Aurora said, casting a brief glance at the head of the Raknes Family, who was kneeling before her.“You can leave too,” Aurora added, addressing the woman who had been offered to Richard.The woman lifted her head, looking at Aurora with both surprise and excitement. Then, she quickly lowered her gaze again and said, “Thank you, Chairlady. I will make sure to take care of the Leader in your place.”Aurora merely gave a meaningful smile without saying a word.Meanwhile, the others who had just begun to leave the lobby with puzzled expressions were stunned upon hearing Aurora’s statement. Then, they all burst into loud laughter.“After all, she’s just the chairlady—just a woman, the wife of the Leader! Even if she doesn’t like it, she has to ac

Richard had just assumed his new position, which made many people envious and unwilling to accept him.If he didn’t instill fear in them and demonstrate the true power of the Black Emperor, they would likely conspire against his subordinates the moment he left the fourth-tier city.“Chairlady, the gifts presented earlier included nine Grade B medicinal pills! There was also cash, diamonds, other medicines, and a book containing methods to enhance strength.”Elder Jarvis cast a glance at Venna, the woman who had been offered as a gift to Richard. Then, with a hint of disdain in his eyes, he asked Aurora,“Chairlady, what should we do with all these items?”Aurora didn’t spare the gifts even a single glance. In front of Venna—who had expected her to be shocked or confused—Aurora responded indifferently.“Grade B medicine? Such low-tier pills as a gift? These people clearly have no respect for my husband. Elder Jarvis, just take them and distribute them to your subordinates,” Aurora said

For that reason, no matter what, Richard had to go to Drakarath city.“Richard,” Aurora called softly, her voice laced with worry.She reached out and grabbed Richard’s arm as if she wanted to say something. However, the words remained stuck at the tip of her tongue.Then, as if recalling something, she suddenly removed the yin-yang pendant from around her neck and handed it to Richard.“Take this and wear it! I don’t know what it’s made of or what its purpose is, but ever since I started wearing it, it has always protected me at just the right moments whenever I was in danger.”“I don’t know what happened to you five years ago, and I don’t know why you lost your memory. I have no idea how many people in here want you dead.”“But what I do know is that everything you’re doing is because of me! Even your return to this country is for my sake. Take this with you. I will be waiting for you to come back home.”“Don’t forget to take care of your health and stay strong!” Aurora’s final word

“Do you know the new leader?” Richard asked.“Of course!” The man slapped his chest with a confident face and spoke with assurance.“I’m not just acquainted with him, we’re close friends! He treats me like his own little brother!”“As long as you agree to help me, after this competition is over, I’ll give you an S-rank medicine!”“I’m Hallvard, who are you?” the man named Hallvard asked.Richard chuckled inwardly because it was the first time he had met someone as thick-skinned as the man in front of him.“Richard,” the man replied with a meaningful smile.The name caused Hallvard to pause for a moment, his eyes reflecting sadness and pain. But quickly, he shook it off and returned to his usual demeanor.It couldn’t be him, right? He was supposed to be dead, wasn’t he?“Wait until I get one of those three names on the list, I won’t forget you,” Hallvard said with a wide grin, extending his hand to pat Richard’s shoulder.Then he pulled Richard into a friendly hug and said, “You’re a g