"Well, I'll take your word for it—for now. But make one false move, and I'll end you without a second thought," said Alexander, having made his point clear, and left it at that.There was no connection between them, and he knew it. His actions were deliberate."Of course. Once I've taken him down, I
"Here we are!" Red Rose halted, pointing to a cave nestled not too far off.It was shrouded in vines, thick as a man's leg, obscuring most of the entrance. The greenery was lush, yet eerily devoid of wildlife."Nothing left to stock up on?" Alexander's voice was deep and serious.That place was a no
"What's the point?" Alexander muttered, casting a glance back before striding into the cave's mouth.He had spared those people once, showing a rare kindness. He had no intention of playing the hero then.A person's path was a choice of their own making."Master, save me! I'll work like a beast for
Outside the cave, a melee raged on. More than 10 assailants were circling a single man.The lone fighter was none other than White Tiger, one of the three legendary Dukes of War, who had been separated from his comrades upon arrival. Atwood's goons were the ones pummeling him."Just give up! Keep fi
Mad Demon Village got its name from its leader, a native brute with a thirst for blood.However, the guy was strong, and like finding shade under a big tree, plenty were ready to fall in line behind him.The village sprawled against the mountain, cliffs on all sides, with just one side open to the j
"Looks like the Mad Demon's on the hunt for a new bride. I wonder which unlucky girl's up this time?" Red Rose mused, shaking her head.No woman who married the Mad Demon ever made it past a month. The guy was a life-wrecker."Phoenix!" White Tiger burst out, charging ahead. However, his injuries we
"Aargh! Your life is mine!"The Mad Demon, realizing he had been made a fool, was seething with anger. He swung his spiked club and charged at Alexander, each step shaking the earth and cracking the stones beneath his feet.The crowd watched with a mix of excitement and awe, some shouting empty prai
"White Tiger!" shouted Phoenix and Alexander as they rushed to White Tiger's side.White Tiger had just ascended to the ranks of the semi-Empyreans, and to fall then would make him the briefest of legends in their celestial ranks."Don't worry, he's just run out of steam!" Alexander reassured. "With