Being curious was one thing, but Binx's behavior was undeniably inappropriate.Even animals acted on instinct, but this was the first time any of them had witnessed something like this."Come back!"Hudson shot Binx a sharp glare.The little beast had just taken advantage of one of the women he cared about, and Hudson was so annoyed he almost wanted to smack the tiny creature on the spot.Through the bond they shared, Binx immediately sensed that Hudson was genuinely angry. She quickly darted back onto his shoulder. Even then, she licked her lips as though she was still savoring the moment, looking completely unrepentant.Shienna hurriedly wiped the drool from her neck before pulling her collar higher.She silently promised herself that she would never let the little troublemaker get that close again.The creature was far too mischievous. If she hadn't reacted in time, Binx probably would have burrowed straight inside her clothes.Watching from the side, Ivory and Hyan exchanged awkwa

Since Taron had no idea what kind of crime would send a martial artist to Blackwater Prison, Hudson didn't press him for answers. Instead, he returned to Omega Pavilion and contacted Vicente to investigate.After hearing Hudson's plan to enter Blackwater Prison as an inmate, Vicente frowned."Getting in isn't the hard part, Master," he said bluntly. "The real question is... how do you get back out?"Hudson paused.He had been so focused on rescuing Julo that he had overlooked the most obvious problem.Once someone entered Blackwater Prison as a prisoner, walking back out wasn't an option.Escaping was possible in theory, but they knew almost nothing about the prison's security, making it impossible to predict whether a prison break would succeed.Still, it was the fastest option they had."Investigate everything you can," Hudson instructed. "I want every piece of information available about Blackwater Prison."Problems always had solutions. As long as they gathered enough information,

The iron bars of Blackwater Prison clanged shut behind Hudson. Before leaving, the Azure Dragon War God cast one last look at Reilan. "He's no ordinary prisoner. Stay on your guard.""You've read his file," he continued. "He has enemies in all nine major martial organizations, and he's killed people from every one of them. Don't let your guard down. If he escapes, the reputation of the War Gods will be ruined."The four War Gods weren't permanently stationed at Blackwater Prison. Only one remained on the island each year, while the other three guarded nearby islands.Part of their assignment was to continue cultivating. The other part was to deter anyone who might attempt to attack Blackwater Prison or stir unrest across California.The Azure Dragon War God had personally come because he knew Hudson wasn't an ordinary opponent. Judging by Hudson's strength, he suspected he had already reached the Grandmaster realm. He wasn't willing to leave Reilan to deal with someone like that alone.

Normal care simply meant making sure someone lived comfortably and wasn't bullied.But "special care" meant the exact opposite, it meant making sure that person never had a moment of peace.Julo had once been an elder of the Divine Sect. After the sect's internal purge, everyone who had supported Dein became a target.Hudson already understood the sect's intentions without asking. Aside from using Julo as bait to lure him into Blackwater Prison, they also wanted Julo to die inside its walls.That "special care" was nothing more than a death sentence.Without another word, Hudson rose to his feet and started toward the entrance of the building.It didn't matter whether the man inside called himself the King of Hell or the Devil himself. Anyone who had laid a hand on Julo would pay the price."Young man, where are you going?"Lemuel hurried after him and stopped in front of him."The situation inside that building is far more complicated than you think. Before you rush in, at least take

No one stays at the top forever. For years, the prisoners of Blackwater Prison had been forced to sleep outside, exposed to the wind and rain, with nothing but the cold ground beneath them.Meanwhile, the King of Hell had lived in luxury at the top of the prison tower, enjoying a life like royalty.The resentment that had built up over the years had long reached its limit.Before today, no one had possessed the strength to challenge him.Now, with all four of his limbs shattered, the once-feared King of Hell looked like nothing more than a toothless tiger."N-No... don't do this…We're all prisoners here... we're all in the same boat..."His face was pale with terror as the inmates slowly surrounded him.He knew exactly what was about to happen. The beating began almost immediately.Every prisoner wanted a turn.Anyone who could land one more punch or one more kick did so without hesitation.Years of hatred were finally being repaid.At the same time, news of the King of Hell's defeat,