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Ch. 233 Did I miscalculate?
Ragnar's jaw tightened.The Twelve Thieves were a powerful terror group whose abode was the Valley of Fallen Saints.While it was called a valley, it was more accurately a deadly canyon, filled with treacherous paths, deadly spirit beasts, and poisonous insects. Worse, it was also close to the borders of the hostile country, Akom.Surviving there was not for normal people.Only dangerous fugitives lived there.The twelve were once renowned geniuses of their times, each possessing queer abilities that made them stand above their peers. However, during the Great Uprising, they chose the dark path.Finally, the Progenitor Saint, General Berion, hunted them down after the war ended, forcing them into the valley.Even General Berion couldn't breach the entrance.However, the twelve survived and made the Death Maw their dwelling place, thanks to their unusual abilities.Berion died fifty years ago, but the Twelve Thieves were very much alive, thanks to the forbidden cultivation technique th
Ch. 232 Pressure
Thane jumped down from the bunk and walked to Ragnar, his brows furrowed.“Are you alright?”His words sounded distant and suffocating to Ragnar's ears. He could barely hear him over the thoughts hammering through his mind.Fifty billion Vaelons.He had staked a lot on this project. More than just money. It was the dividing line between where he currently was and the place he was aiming to be.Thane touched his arm lightly, concern visible in his eyes. “What happened?”Ragnar inhaled deeply and forced a smile.“It's nothing. Just some unexpected news.”He didn't want anyone close to him to know he was connected to Moonstone Fishing. He certainly had no plans of telling Thane about it.“I've got this.” He muttered, tightening his grip on the chair he had been holding.Thane stared at him for a while, doubt written plainly across his face. Ragnar had reacted far too strongly a while ago. Even now, his face remained pale, and there was a tension around his eyes that left a nagging suspic
Ch. 231 Bad news comes in bundle
For an entire minute, Ragnar simply stared at the screen.Finally, he tapped on the message.It was from the executive director he had personally placed in charge of Moonstone Fishing after the man had passed a series of rigorous tests.Director Yancy.Could the problem have nothing to do with the mission he had just issued?If so, then it had to be something far more serious.Another message appeared before him.[Moonstone Fishing has been reported to the Federal Development Bureau and FCCAB. The land we acquired in West Eadom might be lost.]Ragnar's eyes widened. His palm slammed against the desk as he shot to his feet.Thane and Vonn both turned towards him, their eyes wide with startled confusion.Ragnar didn't even notice their reactions.His entire attention was fixed on the message glowing on his screen.A third message appeared. It was also from Director Yancy.[We've been ordered to stop work and report to the bureau.]Sweat immediately coated Ragnar's palms. His brows drew
Ch. 230 Preparing to attack the giant's nest
The moment Ragnar received the names, he forwarded them to his investigation team.Seven families were involved with the Ascendant Council. Six had been in attendance. One had been absent.But anyone dabbling in the Soul Ascension Court’s schemes could hardly be considered innocent.Ragnar’s eyes turned colder than hailstones as his fingers moved across the screen.[I want every detail of the following clans, especially the highlighted names. The more dirt you dig up the better.]He went through every name and detail Thane had sent him, highlighting the clan leaders and heirs who had accompanied them that night. He made sure to include the influential elders of each clan as well.They might not have been present at the meeting, but that hardly meant they were uninvolved. Those old men could just as easily have been sitting behind closed doors, pulling strings, making plans, and engineering schemes they believed would benefit their clans’ growth and cause.Ragnar had never believed in
Ch. 229 Preparing a huge gift
The sleep and exhaustion that had clung to Ragnar like a second skin had long since disappeared.His eyes held nothing but clarity and calculation.He rose from his seat and made his way to his workstation. For the past two days, the tournament had consumed nearly every waking moment. He hadn't had the time, or the inclination, to check anything concerning his finances.But now, he had a little task to handle.After inputting a series of complicated codes, he finally established a connection with the small advanced-tech team he had acquired some time ago.He had needed an investment startup with strong roots in technology and information systems to aid in expanding his assets, so he had acquired one a month ago. They had only been given a few weeks for restructuring and rigorous training, but every member of the team was a top professional in their respective fields.He could rely on them to get a few things done.Ragnar leaned back slightly, his fingers tapping against the edge of th
Ch. 228 Pull all the hidden cards
Ragnar’s jaw tightened, his lips pressing into a thin line.“An assassination bounty?” He muttered, turning the words over in his mind.A humourless chuckle escaped him. “They sure moved fast.”Zhuge Qingyun stared at Ragnar, displeasure evident in the hard set of his features.“They're pressuring her to hand over the elixir to them, alongside the alchemist who prepared it or get destroyed.” He leaned forward, towards Ragnar, urgency in his tone.“It might seem like nothing, after all, your sister Zeraya has weathered all kinds of storms since she took over years ago. However, there's no telling what those old men will do when they're convinced there are benefits in her death. Or that letting her wield something so precious would threaten their existence.”Vonn paced restlessly across the room, his fingers repeatedly running through his hair.“If sister Zeraya refuses to hand over the elixir, they might really kill her. The bounty has already been issued. Moving around for her would
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