2024-12-26 14:46:08The next morning, Max woke up early, breathing in the refreshing coolness of the morning air.
He had a simple breakfast that had been prepared for him while checking the items he would take to Mount Arleth.
There were fresh flowers, candles, and a few other supplies.
Meanwhile, Chief Raul appeared restless, pacing back and forth in front of the inn’s door.
Seeing that Max was ready, he approached him.
Chief Raul said anxiously, “Excuse me, Sir. But may I accompany you?”
“The security out there… I’m concerned, Sir.”
Max looked at Raul and calmly replied, “Stay here. I’ll be back. There’s no need to worry.”
However, Chief Raul insisted.
“I can’t just stay here, Sir. I must go with you.”
Max gave a slight smile, unbothered by Raul’s unease.
"If it makes you feel better, then come along with me."
With a nod, Chief Raul and his subordinates followed Max out of the inn.
Yet, as soon as they stepped outside, Chief Raul paused briefly, his eyes scanning the path ahead.
He was used to being on guard against threats, but this morning felt different.
The entire road was eerily silent.
No sounds could be heard, and no signs of life were visible.
The unusual stillness was unsettling.
“This… is strange,” murmured Chief Raul, furrowing his brow.
“Why is it so quiet?”
Max continued walking calmly.
As they ventured further, Chief Raul began sensing something even more unusual.
The road ahead was lined with heavily armed vehicles.
These vehicles were parked neatly along the path, with the largest one leading the formation.
Beside each vehicle stood armed personnel in formal, pristine uniforms, exuding an air of discipline and vigilance.
Instinctively, Chief Raul reached for his weapon, feeling the tension in the air.
He had no idea what was happening.
Was this the threat they had anticipated?
Were they in danger?
Chief Raul braced himself for a potentially perilous situation.
However, to his surprise, these individuals showed no signs of hostility.
Instead, they saluted Max, one by one, in a coordinated and precise manner.
Though the atmosphere remained quiet and intense, their gestures of respect carried a profound and meaningful weight.
Chief Raul stood frozen, stunned and bewildered.
He couldn’t comprehend what had just unfolded.
He turned to Max with a look of astonishment, almost disbelief.
Max, however, remained composed, unfazed by the sudden attention directed at him.
Chief Raul and his subordinates stared at him in awe.
In this chaotic region, they had never imagined that so many people would willingly bow to someone.
What was Max’s hidden identity that compelled such reverence?
Max stopped walking, his gaze sweeping over the group as he addressed them in a calm yet sharp voice.
“Has the Lord of the Abyss broken his promise not to cross this border?”
Everyone around Max tensed upon hearing the question.
Immediately, a young man stepped forward briskly.
He knelt on one knee before Max, his face filled with respect.
“No, Sir. The Lord of the Abyss has not broken his promise. We are here because we were informed of your arrival.”
“This force has been stationed to maintain order and ensure your safety from any disruptions, Sir,” the young man added.
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One month had passed since that day. The state of Morrow had slowly transformed into a place that was almost unrecognizable compared to its past. Cities that were once filled with fear had come back to life with a new face. Streets that had once been controlled by criminal gangs were now crowded with families strolling peacefully, children playing, and tourists arriving without worry. All of this happened after Max was officially appointed as the War Commander of Morrow State. A month ago, his identity was finally revealed to the public. The entire state learned who the man was who had secretly destroyed the largest gangster network in the region. News about Max spread rapidly to every city, every district, and even to the smallest villages. No criminal organization dared to show itself anymore. Many had already been destroyed. The rest fled far away from Morrow State. Within a short time, security across the entire region improved drastically. Markets became lively again. Hotels
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Seraphina immediately turned when she heard that voice. At the top of the stairs, Max stood casually. His hair was still slightly damp from the shower he had just finished. He wore a simple black shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing the firm lines of his muscles. His gaze was cold, directed straight at the woman in the living room.For a moment, time seemed to stop for Seraphina.Then her face instantly brightened. “Max!”Without hesitation, she stepped forward. Her movements became graceful and seductive again—her hips swaying lightly. She stopped right in front of Max and smiled sweetly.“Yes,” she said softly. “I was released from prison… a week ago.”Her eyes sparkled. “Not just me. My father has been released too.”She tilted her head slightly, looking at Max’s face with deep feeling. But behind that smile, her mind was spinning quickly. She thought that Max had truly become even more handsome. It made her heart pound.Max was supposed to be hers. “Max…” he
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Via quickly turned toward the stairs and immediately bowed slightly. “Miss Aurora—” Aurora descended calmly. She was wearing a simple cream house dress, her hair falling softly over her shoulders. Her face looked fresh. Her gaze swept across the living room—Via standing tense, Tsahik rigid and silent, and the unfamiliar woman sitting stiffly on the sofa with an expression of anger mixed with panic. “Miss Aurora,” Via said carefully, “she says that she is—” “I am Max’s fiancée!” Seraphina cut in sharply. Her voice echoed through the living room. She looked at Aurora with her chin lifted, trying to maintain her dignity even though her body still felt heavy. Then she turned to Tsahik in irritation. “Release me right now!” Aurora did not show even the slightest hint of surprise. No raised eyebrow, no held breath. Only calmness. Max had told her long ago. About the political engagement between families. About the old agreement he had never truly regarded as a bond of the heart.
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Tsahik and Via looked at each other.“Mr. Max’s fiancée?” Via repeated, her eyebrows raised high.Tsahik looked at the woman with a cold gaze. “Sorry. Mr. Max already has a wife. They are married.”Seraphina did not look surprised. Her smile remained on her lips, thin and full of confidence. “I know.”Via blinked. “You know?”“Of course.” Seraphina’s voice sounded light, almost mocking. “But I am his legal fiancée. Our engagement was arranged long before that marriage happened.” She lifted her chin slightly. “Now, where is he? I want to meet my fiancé.”Tsahik did not like the way she said the word fiancé as if she had absolute rights.“Please wait outside,” Tsahik said flatly.But Seraphina had already stepped forward. Without permission and without hesitation, she pushed the small gate that was not fully closed and walked inside toward the main door.“Excuse me, Miss,” Via hurried after her, her voice turning anxious. “You are not allowed to enter freely.”Seraphina did not even tur
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Aurora stepped closer and looked at Jale calmly. “Stand up,” she said gently but clearly.Jale flinched, then hurriedly rose to his feet. His face was still wet with tears, his eyes red and swollen. As soon as he stood, he immediately bowed deeply toward Aurora.“Thank you… thank you so much,” he said repeatedly, his voice trembling. “I will not forget your kindness. Never.”Tina stood up beside him. She also bowed respectfully, tears still streaming down her cheeks. “Thank you, Aurora. We truly owe you.”Aurora only nodded slowly. There was no arrogance on her face, nor any satisfaction. She looked tired, yet relieved.Without daring to say anything more, Jale and Tina turned and left the hall. Their steps were hurried, as if afraid that all of this was nothing more than a dream that could vanish at any moment. The grand doors of the hall closed behind them, and the event continued.The music started playing again, the guests began to move, but the atmosphere had changed forever.Lis
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Max raised one hand, his palm open toward Jale and Tina. “Enough,” he said flatly. Max’s voice remained calm, controlled, like a king delivering a verdict, not an outburst of anger. “This is a lesson for you,” he continued. His gaze was sharp, pressing down without the need to raise his voice. “Envy toward another person’s success will only destroy yourselves.” Jale and Tina lowered their heads even further. “If you want to stand at the top. If you want to succeed,” Max said slowly, each word falling clearly, “work until your teeth are clenched from exhaustion. Build connections through ability, not hatred. Achieve success through effort, not through wrongdoing.” He paused briefly, letting his words sink in. “Never again try to destroy someone’s success just because you feel left behind,” he continued coldly. “Do you understand?” Jale nodded quickly, almost striking the floor with his forehead. “I understand, Mr. Max… I understand.” Tina nodded repeatedly as well, tears falli
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