Heaven's Peak was one of the seven mountainous ranges in the world. It was more than a thousand miles long and spanned the continent of Eridia. It was also the longest mountain range and covered in snow all year long thanks to how high it was. It was also dubbed Snow Mountains.A private helicopter was slowly flying up the cliff of a steep mountain, its rotor blades stirring up a snowstorm. A few silhouettes clad in thick down jackets were on the helicopter. The helicopter was making its way up to the top of Snowfall Peak.The snow on the mountaintop was a few feet thick, while the mountain stood looming over the snowy expanse."Is that where Grandpa is, Jonathan?" someone asked. It was Joshua. Beside him was his brother, Jonathan."Yes." Jonathan pointed at the approaching peak. "That's where he is.""Then, let's ask him to come out," Joshua instructed the pilot to pick up the pace.There was no one on the top of this mountain. Any wildlife would freeze to death here. Only a bla
The once handsome Regal manor was looking destitute. A gigantic gash spanned half the estate, starting from the entrance and ending in the inner sanctum. This gash was left by Nox, of course.Half the buildings in the inner sanctum were ruined. It was the impact of the battle between Nox and the Regals.A gigantic figure stood unwavering outside the great hall. It was inscrutable and looked straight ahead. The figure was Copperpeak. Nox didn't bring him along for the earlier battle, but things had changed.With Nox taking over the Regals, Copperpeak was now the guard. Within the great hall, Nox was having tea, holding a Phoenix Eye Bodhi Pearl in his hand. He got it from Melania a while ago, and he was fiddling with it.Melania stood beside him like a servant, holding a teapot so she could refill Nox's cup when needed.Suddenly, Nox asked, "Tell me, when's your grandfather coming home?"Melania shivered in fear. "Either today or tomorrow if everything goes right."Nox looked at
After getting the confirmation that Nox would spare them if he got the bracelet, she went to the inner sanctum to talk to her father and clansmen. Nathan almost got killed in battle, and he'd be dead if Melania hadn't pleaded with Nox to spare him.Nathan was lying on a bed with someone tending to him. When Melania came in, everyone turned their eyes to her. A middle-aged man asked, "How are you faring, Melania? Did the bastard hurt you?"Melania was beautiful and voluptuous. When Nox took her away and claimed he would make her his servant, everyone thought it was that kind of servant. They assumed Nox had violated her.Melania answered, "You're reading too much into it, uncle. He did nothing to me.""Really? But that bastard is obviously not the nice kind." The middle-aged man doubted her story."It's true. He didn't do anything to me."No one believed her, but Melania didn't want to waste time dwelling on that. She went to her father's side. "Dad, how are you doing? Feeling bet
"Yeah!"Since everyone was objecting, Nathan said, "Melania, I know you're scared, but your grandfather is coming back soon, and he'll kill the bastard."Melania's heart skipped a beat."Oh, I forgot to tell you this, but I've also called the Southkings.""What? You called the Southkings?" Melania's eyes went wide."Yes. You're their soon-to-be daughter-in-law. Thomas adores you. Of course, I had to tell him. Once they come, that little bastard will die." A cruel smile curled Nathan's lips.The Southkings were part of Faeast's Ancient Four. They were more than a thousand years old and on par with the Woods, the Mousses, and the Berksons.Rumors about the four families were too many to count. No one actually knew how powerful they were. Some claimed they at least had dozens of Legend Realms lurking among them. Some said they controlled Faeast, though they seldom showed themselves.The truth was still a mystery.The fact Melania was marrying Thomas was just because the Regals wa
'The Southkings?' Nox's eyes gleamed. He looked at Melania. "Continue."Melania took a deep breath and held his gaze. "Have you heard of Faeast's Ancient Four?"Nox chuckled, but he said nothing.Thinking he was ignorant of this, Melania continued, "Faeast's Ancient Four refers to the most famous families in Faeast. The four are the Mousses, the Berksons, the Southkings, and the Woods."She carried on, "They've survived a thousand years, and none can compete with their strength. You know of Lady Phoenix, I presume? The beautiful and powerful lady comes from the Mousses, top of Faeast's Ancient Four.""My fiance comes from the Southkings, a family on par with the Mousses," finished Melania, explaining everything she knew about the four families.Nox looked at Melania. "So, you're going to be married off to the Southkings.""Yes. A marriage of convenience, of course. I know what Grandpa is thinking. He wants our family to grow as strong as Faeast's Ancient Four. That's why he matc
Nox was never afraid of anyone.Undoubtedly, Melania was clueless about his power. She said, "Nox, that's being arrogant. Do you really think you can control and trample on everything?""Yes. If I want to, I can control everything," declared Nox."Why you…" Melania had never seen someone so arrogant. He took over her family and claimed he thought little of it and the whole world. She shivered with rage.Out of the kindness of her heart, she wanted to convince Nox to leave so he could survive, but he wouldn't listen.Melania was still stewing in her rage when Nox asked, "Didn't think a haughty lady like you would be concerned for me. Have you fallen for me?""What'd you say?" Melania went red as an apple."I hit the mark, didn't I?""T-That's a lie! I'd never fall for you! You're my family's enemy! I-I hate you! I'd never fall for you!" Melania turned a shade of magenta."Then, why are you worried about me? Why do you want me to get away?" Nox questioned."Because… Because…" M
Melania was a little nervous about the request. 'What does he want? Is he going to touch me or something? But I've never slept with a man before. How dare he?'A hundred thoughts raced through Melania's head, and she felt herself burning up. Even though she was reluctant to close her eyes, she still did it as if she was under a spell. Her breathing was ragged, but she kept her lips tightly shut.She was scared. She wondered what she should do if Nox really tried to violate her. However, Nox suddenly tapped her forehead. A flash of light shot into her head, and then she trembled as if electricity was coursing through her veins.Powerful energy swam through her body. A moment later, the lotus seal on her forehead turned vague. Eventually, it disappeared.Nox said, "You can open your eyes now."Surprised, Melania opened her eyes. She thought Nox would do something unspeakable to her, but he had only tapped her forehead. 'And I don't feel the burning sensation anymore.'Noticing her
"Commander Colton, they've confessed. They're indeed spies for Eastsun," a member reported to a portly man.The portly man was one of the three Shadow Division commanders—Bear Colton. He was picking his teeth with a toothpick. "Good.""What should we do with them?" the member asked."You're asking me? Kill them, you idiot!" Bear cursed. The member knew this was his style. He nodded and left to kill the spies.Bear didn't even look at the spies. He turned around and left the room. Bear stretched his arms and got back to his office for some tea, but then a member came running out of the building."Commander Colton! Someone just called the office. They want to talk to you!""I don't have time," Bear said curtly."Of course. I'll hang up, then." The member was about to leave."Hold on," Bear said."What's wrong, Commander Colton?" The member stopped in his tracks."What's the call about?""They didn't say. All they told me was they wanted to talk to you. And he calls himself G