2024-12-26 14:45:43Darrus and Dominic's faces hardened, revealing their displeasure as their plans began to unravel.
However, Darrus remained unmoved by Mr. Avo's warnings.
With a tone full of disdain, he scoffed.
"Max is nothing but an orphan with no value," Darrus sneered.
"He has no talent, no education, and has only made it this far because of my generosity.”
“Meanwhile Dominic," he continued, glancing at Dominic, who sat confidently, "is a top graduate from the Cadenza Leadership Institute."
"Dominic has extraordinary skills, a strong family background, and an extensive network of connections."
"Comparing Max to Dominic? It’s like comparing a filthy maggot to a soaring eagle. They’re not even on the same level," Darrus concluded.
Mr. Avo sneered, his gaze sharp with contempt.
Crossing his arms, he responded in a cold ironic voice,
"Oh, is that so? If Dominic is so brilliant, why hasn’t the capital’s GDP surpassed Morow State yet?"
Mr. Avo’s words struck like a whip, darkening Darrus and Dominic’s expressions even further.
Dominic tried to mask his discomfort with a thin smile, but it was evident that Mr. Avo’s statement had wounded his pride.
Mr. Avo stepped forward, pointing directly at the table as if issuing a challenge.
"Managing Morow State with or without Max are two entirely different things.”
“Max can leave Morow State anytime, and he’ll still be fine."
"But without Max? Morow State would collapse into chaos!"
Mr. Avo continued.
Darrus slammed his hand on the table in a fit of rage, his voice echoing through the room.
"Mr. Avo! Don’t forget your place! I am the Governor! How dare you speak to me like this?"
His face turned red, his gaze full of threat.
Mr. Avo stood firm, showing no trace of fear.
"Don’t think your position will silence me! I’m merely stating the truth."
"If you want Morow State to fall apart, go ahead with your foolish plans!"
With those words, Mr. Avo turned and marched out of the room with determined steps, followed by Manager Nelson, who appeared anxious.
Inside the room, the atmosphere remained tense.
Yet, Darrus and Seraphina were stubborn, refusing to believe that Morow State would fail without Max.
"He’s just exaggerating," Darrus muttered, attempting to ease the tension.
Dominic stepped forward, his smile brimming with confidence.
"Morow State doesn’t need Max. I’ll prove that I’m more than capable of replacing him."
"Once I take over and deliver better results, no one will dare question my decisions."
Hearing Dominic’s words, Darrus smiled with satisfaction.
"That’s what I want to hear. I look forward to that day, Dominic."
"With your expertise and connections, we’ll elevate Morow State to greater heights," Darrus added.
Seraphina, standing beside Dominic, looked at him with admiration and deep affection.
To her, Dominic was a strong, visionary leader.
She could hardly wait for the moment when Dominic would prove himself as the best successor, silencing everyone with his accomplishments.
***
Later that evening, Chief Raul finally escorted Max to the foothills of Mount Arleth, the area closest to the border and usually the most tumultuous.
In this region, battles between Morow State and external forces were almost unavoidable each night.
The sound of intense gunfire often filled the air.
And even though the residents at the mountain’s base knew Max was watching over the border, they remained restless with anxiety.
The constant chaos beyond the border disrupted their sleep, leaving them uneasy every night.
When they arrived, Chief Raul stepped out of the car and opened the door for Max.
Chief Raul had brought along several subordinates to accompany Max, all of them remaining vigilant, keeping a close watch on their surroundings.
They were prepared for anything, aware of how dangerous this area could be after dark.
But as soon as they stepped out of the car, they immediately sensed something unusual.
The town at the mountain’s base, typically rife with tension and unease, was unusually calm and peaceful that evening.
There was no sound of gunfire, no signs of danger-a stark contrast to the battles that usually raged beyond the border.
Chief Raul paused for a moment, trying to process the situation.
If Mr. Avo were there, he would undoubtedly know the reason for this calm-news of Max’s arrival had already spread, instilling fear in external forces.
They had chosen to retreat, too afraid to approach the border.
However, Mr. Avo was absent, and Chief Raul’s understanding of the situation was limited.
Chief Raul and his subordinates exchanged glances, confusion evident on their faces.
"Why is it so quiet tonight?"
One subordinate asked, his voice filled with wonder.
"There’s usually constant gunfire beyond the border."
"This… this isn’t normal," another subordinate added. h
His eyes scanning the surroundings, ensuring nothing suspicious was amiss.
"It’s like… like no one dares to make a move!"
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Max let go of Takeshi’s hand, then took one step forward. His voice, usually flat, now carried a cold fire that made the air in the arena feel sharp like ice."Enough with the formalities," he said firmly. "Now listen carefully. I did not come to Mount Alken to take positions or take your seniority." "I came for one reason to invite you to destroy the Demon Blood Cult that has ruled for far too long."Even the name alone changed the faces of the grandmasters. Some clenched their fists until their veins stood out."They kidnapped millions of civilians in the past year," Max continued, his voice even colder. "Children, women, even the elderly. Used as living sacrifices to summon high level demons." "The villages at the base of the mountain are empty. You who call yourselves grandmasters who protect the people, how long will you stay silent?"The respectful silence instantly turned into burning anger.An old grandmaster with a long white beard stood up, his face red. "We... we did n
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The arena was still frozen. Even the wind seemed afraid to move. Every eye was fixed on Max’s right hand that was calmly held out in the air, and on Takeshi’s hand that was still pressed against the dusty ground. Blood dripped slowly from the corner of the old man’s mouth, forming tiny red dots on the stone floor. His breath was shaky, but his eyes had not gone dim.The grandmasters under the stage held their breath at the same time. Some bit their lips, some were ready to shout if Takeshi refused that offered hand. After all, he was Takeshi the Iron Tiger, the oldest senior in the Alken Mountains, the man who never bowed to anyone except Lord Hades. To accept the hand of a city youth who was not even thirty? Impossible.They had already prepared words to protect Takeshi’s pride later. "It is only a polite gesture." "He will pull his hand back." "Do not worry, Senior Takeshi..."But the opposite happened. With a trembling hand, Takeshi lifted his dusty and bloody palm. His fi
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The arena suddenly turned cold.All the grandmasters lined up below the stone stage could only stare with their mouths open, as if they had just witnessed the god of thunder slap the earth. They stared at Takeshi, who was still lying face-down in the bushes with leaves stuck to his back, his body still shaking from the impact."W-what… just happened?""Senior… Senior Takeshi fell?""Impossible! He must have slipped!"One of the most stubborn grandmasters stepped forward, pointing at the bush-covered figure that used to be Takeshi. "Takeshi-sama was only distracted! That was an accident! Did you not see? The ground there is clearly uneven!"Yet everyone clearly saw Takeshi get thrown four meters after his punch was casually swatted aside by Max. But their denial was stronger than logic."Yes! Exactly!" another shouted. "There is no way Takeshi lost! He is a senior grandmaster!"But those ego-filled mouths slowly fell silent when Takeshi began to move.The old man groaned softly, pushin
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Takeshi steadied his breathing, trying to calm the heartbeat that had been racing wildly for the past few minutes. He looked at Max, who was still standing without any stance, as if his body was not even part of the duel.Slowly, Takeshi spoke. His voice carried a tremor he could not hide. “Young man, were you the one who moved the wind?”Max did not answer right away. He only looked at Takeshi with a calmness that did not fit someone facing death. Then he gave a small smile. “What do you think?”That simple answer sent chills from Takeshi's neck down to his back. If Max could move the wind to fight him, not with normal martial arts, but with pure power, then his level was far beyond human. Even beyond the grandmasters standing in a row below.Takeshi swallowed hard. His throat felt dry. But he still refused to believe that fear. He chose to deny it.“Nonsense!” he shouted suddenly, his voice echoing loud. “There is no way you can control the wind! It was only a coincidence! Yo
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Takeshi stepped forward with calm but commanding movements. The tip of his robe fluttered as he rotated his wrist, releasing a burst of aura that made the air around them tremble. He lowered his body a little, feet spread wide, both hands forming a fighting stance that he had trained for more than fifty years. The pressure from his body spread like waves, making the dust around the rocky platform spin slowly.In the distance, the other grandmasters cheered with confidence. “Senior Takeshi will win!” “That young man will regret it!”But Max only stood straight. Calm. Not taking any stance at all. One of his hands was even resting in his pocket, as if a life and death duel in front of martial arts legends was only a small practice that he did not need to think about.Max’s eyes were focused and calculating. He controlled his breathing. He held his inner power. He restrained the force flowing through his meridians so it would not rise too fast.“Do not go too hard,” Max whispered
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The grandmasters immediately seized Max’s offer before he even finished speaking.“Good! If you want to prove it, then prove it!” shouted the muscular grandmaster who had mocked him the loudest from the start.The others burst into laughter, their voices echoing off the stone cliffs.“Hey, boy! Don’t push your lies too far! Do you think you can fool us that easily?”“Be careful not to run away after this,” mocked the thin grandmaster whose aura pressure never stopped flaring.Their laughter grew louder.The cold mountain air was filled with a tone of mockery, as if Max was nothing more than a city clown showing cheap tricks to giants of the martial world.But in the middle of that noise, an old grandmaster with a long white beard who had been silently observing Max raised his hand slowly and cut through every sound in an instant.“Silence,” he said.A soft but commanding aura swept through the area, making the other grandmasters close their mouths reflexively.The old grandmaster step
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