All Chapters of The King Of War Returns : Chapter 481
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Chapter 481
Nightreaper stood tall before Nemesis Thorne, his massive frame casting a shadow across the room. His voice was low and steady, but it carried a hint of unease. “There’s a problem, boss.”Nemesis sat lounging in his chair, a cigarette dangling lazily between his fingers. He took a slow drag, exhaling smoke in a thin stream as his eyes narrowed. “What’s wrong?” he asked, his tone deceptively calm.“Both Ponytail and Brutal Flame are in trouble,” Nightreaper said flatly.Nemesis’s frown deepened, his gaze sharpening. “Wait a damn minute. Weren’t Brutal Flame and his men supposed to get rid of Elias Verrick and film his death? What the hell did he get himself into?”Nightreaper’s eyes were grim. “Ponytail and his men never returned. We’ve lost all contact with them.”Nemesis sat up straighter, his cigarette pausing halfway to his lips. “Then where’s Elias Verrick?”“I already had someone check,” Nightreaper replied. “Elias Verrick is alive and safe at home. Which means Ponytail and his c
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“I’ll gather thousands from Okade,” Nemesis Thorne said, voice hard as iron. “We will crush Jaden Rift and Morix Sable under our numbers. Let them see what happens when the Ortega family moves.”Nightreaper did not mirror Nemesis’s fury. He stayed low and measured, the kind of man who feared waste more than battle. “We could,” he said slowly, “but you must remember there is that chief training soldiers in Ironvale City now.”Nemesis narrowed his eyes. “You mean that Northern chief? That won’t stop us.”Nightreaper shook his head. “It should. If we make a major move here and draw that chief’s attention, we risk bringing down the heavy hand of the state. Remember Black Monarch. Remember Kent Duvan. Those were messy losses. We cannot afford to repeat them.”Nemesis’s jaw tightened. The old wounds stung. He had never liked the idea that someone else could interfere with the Ortega family’s reach, but Nightreaper was right. A direct assault that attracted national forces would cost them fa
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Miracle Avenue was undergoing renovations, its usual hum of chatter and clinking cutlery replaced by the faint echo of hammers and construction equipment. The restaurant remained closed to the public, giving the place an eerie quiet, punctuated only by the footsteps of those moving within.Nightreaper strode into the restaurant with his nine subordinates, their heavy boots echoing ominously against the polished floor. Each man carried himself with deadly precision, exuding the confidence of trained killers accustomed to getting what they wanted.At a table by the window, Jaden Rift sat leisurely, a perfectly cooked steak in front of him. He cut through it slowly, almost lazily, as if he were completely unconcerned about the armed men approaching him. Morix Sable stood silently nearby, his presence calm but imposing, like a shadow ready to strike at the slightest provocation.On the floor, Brutal Flame and his men lay motionless, groaning in pain, each monitored closely by Jack and his
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The six killers who had charged at Jaden wailed in pain, their screams echoing through the deserted restaurant as they scrambled backward, clutching their mangled hands and arms. One fluid motion from Jaden Rift had annihilated half of Nightreaper’s assault team, leaving the rest in stunned terror.But Nightreaper was not one to be deterred easily. The moment he saw an opening, he lunged forward, his massive frame charging like a battering ram. He clenched his fist with deadly intent, and the sound of cracking bones filled the air—a sharp, eerie, firework-like noise that sent a shiver down the spine of everyone watching.Jaden’s eyes narrowed, sharp and calculating, as he fixed his gaze on Nightreaper through the cacophony of crackling joints.“It’s the Firecracker,” Jaden said, his voice calm but edged with awe. “Every joint in his body makes that crackling sound when he exerts power. The strength compounds with every snap. Truly a fancy technique… and incredibly dangerous.”Nightrea
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Knowing that Nightreaper had pieced together his identity, Jaden cut him off coldly. His voice carried both weight and disdain. “Since you know who I am, you’d better watch yourself. How could someone once hailed as an elite end up wagging his tail like another man’s dog?”Nightreaper lowered his head, shame and regret flooding his expression. “Forgive me,” he said, his tone heavy with remorse. “I’ll sever all ties with Nemesis Thorne from this moment on. No more blood money. I’ll live honestly, even if it means starting from nothing.”He tried to rise, his broken arm hanging limp by his side, but before turning away, his pride forced one last question out of him. His voice was hoarse, almost pleading. “Tell me… how much of your strength did you use just now against me?”Jaden cast him a calm glance, his answer delivered like an iron verdict. “One-tenth.”Nightreaper froze, his body trembling. His eyes widened with disbelief, and then a bitter smile curled on his lips. “As expected of
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Wherever the lady in sunglasses walked, her eight towering bodyguards stormed ahead like a moving wall of giants. They shoved aside anyone who dared to stand in her path. Parents and children stumbled left and right, muttering in protest but quickly silenced by the menacing glares of the guards.Selena, carrying Mia in her arms, was suddenly caught in the chaos. One of the bodyguards slammed a shoulder into her without warning.“Ah—!” She gasped as her back struck the wall, pain flashing across her face.“Selena!” Jaden was at her side instantly, his hand steadying her. His eyes narrowed, cold fury simmering behind them. “Are you okay?”Selena winced but shook her head firmly. “I’m fine.”Her words didn’t ease the fire burning inside him. Jaden turned sharply toward the arrogant woman in sunglasses, his rage about to erupt—when another scene unfolded right in front of him.One of the bodyguards had shoved a limping man to the ground. The man wore a faded camouflage shirt, his trouser
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With a cold gleam in his eyes, Jaden shifted his weight and demonstrated a perfect shoulder throw.Bam!The 170-pound bodyguard slammed into the ground like a sack of bricks, his bones rattling against the hard floor. He writhed in pain, gasping for air, unable to comprehend how quickly he’d been taken down.The woman in sunglasses, Stephanie Skys, a rising celebrity who had been basking in her newfound fame, froze in shock. Then her face twisted in fury.“How dare you!” she shrieked. “All of you, get him! Now!”Her command snapped the remaining bodyguards into motion. Like a pack of wolves, they charged forward with a roar, fists raised and teeth bared.Jaden didn’t flinch. The moment the first guard closed in, Jaden’s fist shot out like a cannon.Crack!The man’s face contorted under the impact as his body lifted clean off the ground. He spewed a mouthful of blood and flew backwards, smashing into the wall with a sickening thud before crumpling to the floor, unconscious.The crowd g
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The moment Jaden told the C-list actress to get lost, Stephanie Skys lost all her bluster. She clutched her face, stumbled backward, and then bolted through the doors with her remaining guards scrambling after her.The crowd exploded.“Well said!”“That was perfect!”“She deserved it!”Murmurs rose into cheers, parents and children alike feeling the satisfaction of watching arrogance get crushed.Jaden, however, didn’t bask in their applause. He turned toward Frank Edward, the disabled veteran who still stood with his head high despite his humiliation. Jaden’s posture straightened, his voice solemn as he raised his hand in a crisp salute.“You’ve served well, comrade.”The words weren’t loud, but they carried across the room like a command.Mia’s small eyes widened. She copied her father immediately, pressing her tiny hand to her forehead. The other children followed her lead, their innocent voices ringing out.“Thank you for your service, Mister!”The adults around them were struck b
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The hall was in chaos.Thousands of spectators hurled insults at Jin Chen, their voices overlapping in a storm of fury.“Shameless!”“Arrogant foreigner!”“Go belongs to our country—how dare you!”Even the children, sensing the anger in the air, clutched their parents’ hands and frowned at the man on stage.The Director of the Children’s Activity Center, Wade Trent, tried to restore order. His face was dark with disapproval as he stepped forward, raising a hand. “Mr. Jin Chen, please watch your words. Your match with Mr. Black has ended. If you wish to continue this discussion, let’s do so elsewhere, not in front of the children.”But Jin Chen simply waved him off with a sneer. “No. I’ve come here with two goals. First, to crush every so-called Go player in this country. Second, to tell the world the truth—that Go was invented by South Korea. If you want me to step off this stage, then announce it publicly right now!”Gasps rippled through the audience. Wade’s jaw clenched, his fury b
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Everyone gazed at Jaden in shock.“You… you want to go up against Jin Chen?” someone muttered. “Can you really do it, fella?”Whispers rippled through the crowd. People shook their heads, disbelief written across their faces.“Even Larry Black, Ironvale City’s top player, just lost.”“This guy doesn’t stand a chance.”“If he loses, he’ll have to declare that Go was invented by South Korea. That would be humiliating for all of us!”The tension tightened like a noose. For many, Jaden’s bold declaration felt reckless, even dangerous.Selena tugged at his sleeve, her eyes wide with worry. “Jaden… you know how to play Go?”Jaden smiled faintly, unbothered by the doubtful stares. “Just a little. But beating this joker will be a piece of cake.”The audience scoffed. They thought he was bluffing, just another hothead who had taken the bait. But what they didn’t know was that Jaden Rift’s relationship with Go ran deep.He had studied the game since he was a boy, absorbing not just its strategi