All Chapters of Max Luckey: The Undisputed Student Billionaire: Chapter 361
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The neon glow of Tokyo was a familiar canvas for Bucky, but tonight, it felt different. Sharper. More dangerous. He blended into the crowd, a tourist with a camera slung around his neck, but his eyes weren't on the towering skyscrapers or the bustling Shibuya crossing. They were on the shadows, on the subtle shifts in the rhythm of the city's underbelly."Yeah, it's me," Bucky murmured into his phone, the device pressed close to his ear, his voice low. "Any new intel on the Dragon's Breath crew?"A crackle on the line, then a gruff voice. "They're moving. Fast. Faster than before. And they're not subtle anymore. Flashy, almost." Ronald said."Flashy how?" Bucky asked, ducking into a narrow alleyway, the smell of ramen and exhaust fumes thick in the air."New faces. Young, hungry. And a new boss. They call him Kaito."Bucky's jaw tightened. "Kaito. What's his deal?""Ruthless. No fear. And he doesn't just take over; he makes an example. Heard he took out three of the old guard last wee
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He spoke to a few street vendors, buying small items, making polite conversation. He listened more than he spoke, letting them talk, letting them tell the stories that were whispered in the alleys."Terrible thing, what happened here," an old woman said, selling small charms. "The old ways, they are gone. This new one, Kaito... he has no respect for tradition. Only power.""What happened to the men?" Bucky asked, keeping his voice neutral."Disappeared. Then found. Here." She pointed to the shrine. "A message. For everyone. No one speaks against Kaito now. No one challenges him."Bucky nodded, his expression grim. This was worse than he thought. Kaito wasn't just regrouping; he was consolidating power with extreme prejudice. He was building an empire on fear. And Max had sent him to deal with it.He spent the rest of the day tracking Kaito's movements, piecing together his network. He learned that Kaito wasn't just a local boss; he was reaching out, making alliances with other, smalle
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"A monster," she repeated, her voice barely a whisper. "And what does that make you, Bucky? When you go after monsters? Do you become one yourself?"The question hit him hard, a punch to the gut. He had no answer. He knew the line was thin, that he walked it every day. He knew the coldness she spoke of, the part of him that switched on when he was in this world, the part that could do what needed to be done."I don't know," he finally said, his voice hoarse. "I just... I have to try. I can't just stand by.""And what about me, Bucky?" she asked, her voice laced with pain. "What about us? Do I just stand by and watch you disappear into this darkness again? Watch you become that person again? The one who comes home with scars you won't talk about, with eyes that have seen too much?""I'll be careful," he promised, the words feeling hollow even to him. "I always am.""No, you're not," she retorted, her voice rising. "You're reckless. You're brave, yes, but you're reckless. And you always
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Lena felt a chill run down her spine. Max had worked so hard to untangle her from the criminal side of the Becker empire, to help her consolidate the legitimate businesses, to give her a chance at a clean life. Now, Andres was here to tear it all down."He's sending a message to everyone," Lena said, her voice low. "Not just the Red Dragon. To the whole city. To me.""Precisely," Ronald confirmed. "He wants to show he's not to be messed with. He wants to create fear. And he's very good at it. His reputation precedes him. Stories from China... they're not pretty. He's known for extreme violence, for making examples, for not leaving loose ends.""So, what's his play?" Nathan asked, already pulling out a notepad. "He's here for Max's legacy, isn't he? And by extension, Lena's.""He sees it as his birthright," Ronald said. "He believes he's the true heir to the Becker name, the one who should lead the family into a new era. And he'll use any means necessary to get it. He'll try to strong-
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Meanwhile, Nathan was a blur of activity. His phone was glued to his ear, his fingers flying across his laptop keyboard. He was tapping into a network of informants, hackers, and old associates he'd cultivated over the years."Hey, Kenji," Nathan spoke into his phone, his voice low and urgent. "I need everything you've got on Andres Becker. Especially his recent movements, his financial backers, and anyone he's brought in from China. Anything about his operational methods."A pause. "Andres Becker? That's a big name, Nathan. You playing with fire?""Just gathering information," Nathan replied smoothly. "Max's legacy, you know. Lena needs to be protected.""Right. Well, I heard he's got some serious money behind him. Not just Becker family money, but new money. Chinese syndicates. They're looking to expand their reach, and Andres is their golden boy. He's got a reputation for being... efficient. And very, very brutal.""I've heard," Nathan said, his pen flying across a notepad. "What a
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The heavy wooden door creaked open, letting in a sliver of light from the hallway. Princess Anya stepped inside, followed by two silent guards who positioned themselves just outside the room. She wore a simple, elegant dress, a stark contrast to the ceremonial robes Max and Trisha had seen her in before. Her face was calm, almost serene, but her eyes, Max noticed, held a deep, tired sadness."Good morning," Anya said, her voice soft. She carried a small tray with a teapot and three delicate cups. "I hope you slept well. I brought some fresh tea."Max, ever wary, simply nodded. Trisha, however, offered a small, genuine smile. "Thank you, Princess. That's very kind of you."Anya placed the tray on a low table. "Please, call me Anya. And it's no trouble. I just wanted to make sure you were... comfortable." She poured the tea, her movements precise. "Is there anything you need? Anything at all?""Freedom would be nice," Max said, his tone dry, but without malice. He watched her carefully.
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"It's behind the old tapestries in the Queen's private study," Anya explained, her voice gaining a little more strength as she spoke of something concrete. "Not the main study, but the smaller one, where she keeps her most ancient scrolls. There's a hidden latch, disguised as part of the carving on the wall.""Who knows about it?" Trisha asked, her voice calm but urgent."Only a few," Anya replied. "The Queen, of course. And the Head of the Royal Guard, Commander Kaito. And... myself. My grandmother showed it to me when I was a child, as a lesson in the palace's history. She said it was a symbol of our ancestors' foresight, and a reminder of the secrets the palace holds.""And no one else?" Max pressed. "No guards, no servants, no other family members?""No," Anya confirmed. "It's considered a sacred secret. A last resort. It leads down to an old tunnel system, under the palace. It's mostly collapsed in places, but one branch still leads out, beyond the outer wall, into the old royal
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The kitchen light hummed, casting a pale glow on Bucky's intense face. He was hunched over the small table, a map spread out before him, covered in scribbled notes and circled areas. Sarai stood in the doorway, a knot of worry tightening in her stomach. He hadn't noticed her. He was deep in thought, lost in whatever dangerous world he inhabited these past few weeks."Bucky?" she asked, her voice soft, almost a whisper.He flinched, his hand brushing against the map, making it crinkle. His head snapped up, eyes sharp and alert, like a predator caught off guard. Then, seeing her, the tension in his shoulders eased, and his gaze softened, though a flicker of something unreadable remained. "Sarai. You're still awake?""Couldn't sleep," she replied, stepping further into the room. The air around him felt heavy with unspoken things, with secrets. It had been this way for too long. He'd come home late, sometimes in the early hours, smelling faintly of smoke, damp earth, and something metalli
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He moved towards a less guarded area, a small storage room he'd identified on the blueprints. He planned to trigger a localized power outage, just enough to draw attention away from the office, creating a window for him to slip in. He was almost there when a voice, sharp and young, barked out."Hey! You!"Bucky froze, every muscle tensing. He'd been made. A guard, younger than the others, had spotted him. Rookie mistake, Bucky thought grimly. He should have been more careful, more invisible."Who are you?" the guard demanded, his hand already reaching for the pistol on his hip.Bucky didn't answer. He moved. Fast. Before the guard could even clear his holster, Bucky was on him. A quick, brutal strike to the throat, a twist of the arm, and the guard was down, unconscious, his weapon clattering uselessly on the concrete floor.But it was too late. The brief commotion, the clatter, had drawn attention. Another guard, older, more experienced, saw the downed man."Intruder! Alarm!" he yell
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He practically dragged her out of the service door, into the cold, damp alley. Shots rang out behind them, splintering the doorframe."They saw you!" he hissed, pulling her along at a frantic pace. "They know you're with me now! You're a witness!""Bucky, what... what was that?" she choked out, stumbling to keep up, her lungs burning. "What did you do to those men? You killed them!""No time!" he snapped, pulling her harder, his eyes darting around for an escape route. "Just run! Keep up! Don't look back!"They ran through the maze of dark alleys, the sounds of shouting and gunfire echoing behind them, growing fainter as they put distance between themselves and the casino. Bucky was incredibly fast, but Sarai was struggling, her body screaming in protest. Her lungs burned, her legs ached, her mind a dizzying swirl of terror and disbelief."Where are we going?" she gasped, tears starting to sting her eyes."Just follow me! Don't stop for anything!"They burst out of the alleys onto a d