This was the second time Richard was meeting Sedrick.The first time was when the project started, and now again.It’s been over two months, but Richard still remembered Sedrick’s face clearly. It wasn’t just because Sedrick was one-eyed but also because of all the illegal things being stored in the walls of the basement.Unlike today, Sedrick wore fashionable attire that gave off a fearless businessman vibe.Their meeting happened right outside the warehouse.Sedrick sat on the vintage Ford car’s hood and was smoking from a pipe.Even though it’s been a minute since Richard arrived, Sedrick did not say a word.Richard didn’t utter a word, either. He patiently waited.“The more I see you, the more I like you,” Sedrick said.“I-I don’t get what you’re talking about, sir,” Richard really did not understand Sedrick’s words. “If you’re not satisfied with my work, then don’t pay me in full. But if you are satisfied with the end result, then pay me as per the contract, including the double

“We’re building a realistic torture chamber for a film shoot? And the pay is three times more than usual?”Richard’s friends were all very much excited to hear that.Richard told them that they should do it quietly and discreetly as the information about the torture chamber shouldn’t be leaked outside.As the work started, Richard didn’t know that their progress was being monitored by Sedrick through cameras.“He’s reliable,” Sedrick told his underling. “We could use him in the long run. While he’s doing our projects, teach him how to use a gun and some basic fighting techniques.”“Yes, Boss.”Sedrick checked his watch. “I’m going to meet an important person, so keep an eye on their progress and also observe their construction techniques.”“Sure, Boss.”Sedrick then left in his vintage Ford car.After traveling to another city, he stopped by a lone estate built on a cliff.There was no guard outside the gate.He pressed a button, and the door opened automatically.He walked on foot an

At the construction site.“Increase the mass of the wall. Put the boards first, and then we’ll plaster them up,” Richard was telling his crew members. “The heavier the wall, the fewer vibrations will get through.”Richard knew of better soundproofing techniques, but he was currently implementing the one that would get the job done fast.Richard was busy overseeing the work, so he did not do much physical labor right now.While he was busy, someone patted his back.He turned around and was surprised to see his daughter Catherine.He didn’t say anything for a few seconds, or rather, he couldn’t.“W-What are you doing here?” He seemed shocked. He didn’t tell her the location, so how did she find her way to this place? “You shouldn’t be here. How did you even find this place?”“I went to your room and saw the sticker on the mirror,” she replied.Richard sighed. He had written the address on a piece of paper so that he wouldn’t forget it. He never thought Catherine would understand that an

He looked young, his skin shining like a fresh apple. There was no menacing aura around him, but Denver had a bad feeling about this dragon-masked guy.“I didn’t think you’d lose to two brats, Sedrick,” the masked man said. “I’m quite disappointed.”“Their auras were in resonance, so their attack power multiplied,” Sedrick explained. “If I had accounted for that, I wouldn’t have fallen to my knees.”“Still, it doesn’t change the fact that you were brought to your knees by brats who are still wet behind their ears.”“Give me a minute, O Blessed One,” Sedrick requested, “and I’ll kill them both.”“Let me see if they’re worth killing or not,” the masked man said, and the polar bear walked out of the torture chamber.“Who’s this clown?” Sheryl was about to step forward, but Denver stopped her.Unlike her, he could sense the danger.“Blessed One?” Denver uttered. “Why did Sedrick call you that?”“I’m blessed with wealth, power, and everything,” he replied. “The world we live in doesn’t mov

The trick of the Final Meridian Strike was that it gave the illusion of striking the eyes, but the real target was the heart.Sedrick had used this technique on four people so far, and he managed to kill all four of them.He expected Denver to fall prey to his cold technique, but Denver clawed at the incoming arrow and crushed it in his hand.Denver stared back at Sedrick with an even colder gaze.Sedrick was very much surprised. (He’s just capable of moving faster than my attack speed. He’s already integrating his aura and lightning splendidly, but still, to catch my Final Meridian Strike and then destroy it with pure oppressive force…)Sedrick was more worried about the masked man watching than the fact that his attack was well-handled by Denver.“For your age, that’s some skill level you’ve got, kid,” Sedrick said, trying to paint it as Denver’s victory rather than Sedrick’s loss during that last exchange.“My skill level isn’t that great,” Denver retorted. “Your technique was just