"What is this, Bill? A setup?" warned Alexander, dropping his sword case to the floor with a thud.He knew this was not Bill's doing. If there was a time to strike, it would have been during the meeting.It was the Oaklandians causing trouble this time, and he needed answers from them."Nobody fight
Alexander's rundown left two at the scene who fit the bill: himself and Bill.Even so, that was no straightforward case. Everyone but himself was under the lens of suspicion, any one of them a potential killer."Your breakdown's a real eye-opener, Mister Kane. It points us right where we need to go,
"Maybe I just don't get the finer points of charm. If there are no pressing matters, I'll be on my way."Alexander had shown up out of respect for the bond they once shared, but he had no patience for beating around the bush or flirtatious banter."Let's cut to the chase, then. Why did you all leave
In the royal court, where intrigue thrived like a twisted vine, Corie's decree barely left her lips when betrayal, swift and sharp, presented itself."Prince Icklay, the queen has just met with Alexander. Here's the proof, caught on my hidden camera," said a maid, handing over a smartphone with a tr
"Fine, you'll get what you want!"Alexander's voice thundered as he surged forward, sword in hand, his presence as explosive as a storm. The sharp aura of his sword sent shivers down the spine, making one tremble uncontrollably."Rargh!" Nick bellowed, his energy peaking as he gripped his dual blade
"Ah, my esteemed queen, you stoop as low as a streetwalker, yet you have the nerve to lecture me? That's a joke." Earl Monroe was brimming with insolence, showing zero respect for Corie, all while his phone was busy recording everything.The masks were off.Monroe's cronies were buzzing with their o
The prison hushed, Alexander moved on to a cell brimming with instruments of torture. There, on the rack, was a man, his body a mangled mess. Bill stood as his inquisitor."Mister Kane, you're here."This is Chief Maxim. He was the one who ordered the bedroom to be cleaned. He's got something to say
"Charge! Kill Corie, and avenge the prince!" Bill, worried that any delay might cause complications, waved and issued the attack order.They had come with great fanfare, using this as an excuse to eliminate the queen and seize power.Boom! Alexander swung his sword, leaving a deep trench in the grou