Ch. 201..210
Chapter 201 “No way. Is Thea that influential now?”
“Even if the Cadens were a powerful family, they are now long gone. Why would they make an effort to curry favor with Thea?”
“In my opinion, Grayson from the Gourmand must’ve taken an interest in her.” Upon hearing this, Thea’s face reddened. She refuted the thought, “D-Don’t spout nonsense.” “Thea, Bryan Grayson is part of the Grayson family from the Capital. It’s a good thing he likes you. In my opinion, you should divorce James. That trash only leeches off the Callahans. Though he has no abilities whatsoever, he boasts non-stop.” The Callahans, once again, tried to convince Thea to divorce James. James had an exasperated look. Now that the scar was gone, they had forgotten about the pain. Besides, the scar was still here. Thea glanced at James and said, “I married him, so I’m his wife. We may have had some misunderstandings in the past, but we’ve resolved those issues. I’m willing to give him another chance.”
James felt a sense of warmth growing in his chest upon hearing her words. He could not help but grab Thea’s arm. “Darling, you’re the best.”
“Alright, now.” Lex stood. “Since Thea’s able to make a reservation at the Gourmand’s Diamond Room, we should go and prepare our gifts. We need to ask for Ms. Brooks’ forgiveness this time.”
Thea went and made a reservation for a Diamond Room.
Soon, it was noon.
James had wanted to join in on the feast. After all, the Gourmand was the most luxurious restaurant in Cansington, and the quality of its cuisine was first-class.
However, the Callahans were against this.
They were worried James might have a slip of the tongue and accidentally offend Scarlett. After all, he was prone to boasting non-stop. As such, James had no choice but to comply.
He returned home early while the Callahans made their way to the Gourmand.
Upon returning to the Callahan residence, he sat on the sofa. He was at ease. ‘I feel much better now that I’ve dealt with all these problems. They’re worlds worse compared to fighting a war?
James remained at the residence for several hours before the Callahans returned,
The door opened, and the Callahans walked in, talking and laughing away. “Thea, I didn’t know Ms. Brooks was so forgiving. She waived our thirty billion-dollar debt
just after sharing a single meal with us.” “Xara, how did you get into the Group in just a few days? You’re even acquainted with Ms. Brooks. You’ve made us proud.” Xara walked close behind the Callahans. Xara played a part in helping the Callahans avert their crisis by inviting Scarlett out for a meal. As such, the family was showering her with praise. Xara said with a smile, “I came to Cansington looking for work. Coincidentally, the Group had just been established and was on a hiring spree. I went for an interview to try my luck and bumped into Ms. Brooks along the way. I didn’t know she was the chairman of the Group back then. We conversed a little, and I was summoned into the room when the time came for the interview session.” Thea smiled. “I genuinely thought it was James who introduced you to the job.” “He…”
Xara paused and said, “There’s no way a useless man like him could find me a job, not to mention one in the Group. How would he be capable of doing so? Though I have to say, Thea, nothing’s going on between us.” “Alright, I trust you.” James stood with a smile. “Since you guys are back, I suppose you’ve dealt with the problem?” Thea nodded. “Uh-huh, everything’s settled.” Upon seeing the ashes on the table, David yelled, “James, who allowed you to smoke in the house? The table’s full of ashes now!” Gladys rebuked him as well. “Clean them up now.”, “Got it.” James did not talk back. He swiftly cleared the ashes beside the ashtray. Upon witnessing this scene, Xara frowned. The Callahans were ordering the behind-the-scenes owner of the Group around. At that moment, she could not help but be envious of Thea’s luck. How great would things be if she had been the one to save James ten years ago?
Chapter 202 Lex had organized a birthday banquet at the House of Royals. It was meant for the most powerful and influential people and hence, was supposed to be a huge sensation in Cansington. Some went to get a glimpse of Thea, but most were there for the House of Royals. The House of Royals was no ordinary place. Since the Callahans had managed to organize a birthday banquet there, it could only mean they were now acquainted with some big shot.
No one expected there to be a false alarm.
Now, everyone knew that all happened because of a son-in-law of the Callahans, who used to be the vice-captain of North Cansington’s police force.
Someone from the Cadens had been working as the secretary of a general of North Cansington’s Military Region, and it was only because of his connections that the Callahans were able to organize a banquet at the House of Royals.
However, the secretary had made a mistake, which led to the false alarm at the Callahans’ banquet. As such, they were now once again made a laughing stock.
“Huh.”
“I thought the time had come for the Callahans, yet it turns out it was just a front.” “Now that the Callahans have offended the Blithe King and Scarlett Brooks, it’s over for them. Not even Thea can save them.”
Though the matter had been resolved, everyone was still discussing it. Meanwhile, James had nothing to do, so he became the house-husband of the Callahans.
Thea, on the other hand, was busy with the company’s affairs. In the blink of an eye, a few days had passed. Today was the Mid-Autumn Festival – a day of reunion.
The Callahans were busy making preparations for the banquet. Today was also the day of the Cadens’ memorial.
More importantly, today was the deadline James had set for the culprits of his past.
He had instructed the culprits from ten years ago to kneel for ten days and commit suicide on this day. However, not a single one of them showed up. He then put out the word, calling for the culprits to gather at the Cadens’ cemetery to settle the feud.
It was morning James woke up. Adjusting his tie, Thea reminded him, “Today’s the Mid-Autumn Festival, a day of reunion. Watch your words at the family banquet. I won’t be able to help you if you anger grandpa.”
“Darling, I feel uncomfortable wearing this suit,” James said.
“Maybe I shouldn’t go. If I go, I’ll only embarrass you in front of everyone. I’ll just stay home and eat some instant noodles.”
Thea’s face darkened. “What nonsense are you spouting? You’re my husband. Today’s the Mid -Autumn Festival, and you’re a member of the Callahans. How can you not go?” At that moment, the door opened. Walking in, Gladys overheard their conversation. She immediately said, “You’re not that dense, after all. At least you’re aware that your presence will only embarrass Thea.”
“Then I won’t be going, Gladys. Thea has finally become the chairman. If I go and somehow offend grandpa and the other Callahans, they’ll pick on Thea again. I should only go to the Callahan residence after Thea’s position as chairman has been secured.”
“Thea, what are you dilly-dallying for? You know grandpa doesn’t like people being late.” Tommy walked in. “If James doesn’t want to go, let him be.”
He took a few hundred dollars and handed it to James. “Today’s the Mid-Autumn Festival. Since you’re not going to the Callahans, at least treat yourself to a good meal.”
“Thanks.” James took the money, his face full of gratitude.
Thea frowned. “Are you really not going?”
“Thea, I’ll only embarrass you if I go. I don’t want to humiliate you in front of your family. You’re the chairman now, after all.”
Thea contemplated for a while and said, “Fine. I’ll be back early. We’ll have a meal together to make up for it.”
“Thanks, darling,” James said, smiling,
Thea sighed in resignation. Though she had arranged a job for James, he had offended many people on his first day. Those people had even launched a formal complaint.
She had no choice but to send James home.
The moment the Callahans left, the smile on James’ face vanished, only to be replaced by a grim expression
He had a murderous look on his darkened face.
He pulled his phone out and called Henry. “Henry, what’s the situation?”
“James, I’ve been waiting for your call. I’ve been keeping an eye on the cemetery. Today’s the day of the burial of the leaders of the Great Four, and they’ve chosen a tomb near the Cadens’ cemetery. Besides the core members of the Great Four, the likes of Dawson, Nine Fingers, and the underworld forces of Cansington have gathered in the suburbs. They number in tens of thousands.”
Chapter 203 Henry reported the situation to James.
James’ face darkened. “How are the preparations going for the Blithe King?”
Henry replied, “I’ve inquired about it. He told me he had assembled the forces. A hundred combat aircraft, three hundred tanks, five hundred armored vehicles, and a thousand convoys have assembled in the military region. They’re simply waiting for your command. However, the Blithe King said this would be the last time he’s helping you out. He also said he doesn’t want to create a commotion.”
James said coldly, “I’ll spare those unrelated to the case. However, there’ll be no mercy for the ones involved.”
Henry could feel the murderous intent in James’ voice.
James walked out of the Common Clinic.
He had a change of clothes and was now wearing a large-sized trench coat. He held the mask he had earlier in his hands.
Today, he would settle the feud from ten years ago. The men from The Great Four were gathered in the suburbs of Cansington near Flora Lakeside, As far as the eye could see, there were waves after waves of black-vested men armed with machetes and metal rods.
These were men from the underworld.
Rowena was also present.
She was bedridden for a while, but she was now almost recovered. However, the scar on her face remained. At that moment, she did not have her usual glamor but instead wretchedness. She glanced at the men of The Great Four who had gathered before looking at Dawson, Nine Fingers, and the various powerful men of the Underworld standing by the side of the road, armed to the teeth. “Hector, you will doom us all.” “Hmph.”
Hector scoffed, “Tens of thousands of us have gathered here today. Why should we be scared of the mere remnant of the Cadens? Even if they have the guts to show up, they’re practically walking into their own graves.”
Dawson said with an unconcerned look, “This was where the fire burned the Caden residence down ten years ago. It’s ten years later, and we’re at the same place. If the remnant of the Cadens dares make their appearance, it’ll be the end of them.”
Hector immediately chimed in, “As long as Dawson’s here, he wouldn’t even dare.”
The rest of The Great Four were einboldened.
Melvin from the Fraisers looked at the time. It was already nine o’clock in the morning. He spoke, “We’ll wait till noon to bury our fathers.”
Kelvin from the Wilsons nodded. “I agree. Noon is the perfect time for the burial.” “Reporting.” At that moment, a man with a Green Dragon tattoo on his body ran in and kneeled on the floor. “Dawson, there’s a car approaching us. We can see two masked men inside.’ “Haha.”
Dawson cackled, “If they dare come, let them in. This place will be their final resting place.” From afar, Henry drove toward them. Scanning his surroundings, he could only see men armed with machetes and metal rods. Countless men surrounded the Cadens’ cemetery Upon seeing this display of force, Henry’s heart skipped a beat. He sighed secretly. “Let’s pray they don’t push it too far. Otherwise, the water in Flora Lakeside will be stained with blood.” “Stop the car.”
“Yes.”
Henry stopped the car.
James opened the door and got off the vehicle.
By the side of the roads stood black-vested men armed with machetes and metal rods. Their formation was imposing. Any normal person would be scared out of their wits upon witnessing the scene.
However, James marched forward, undaunted.
The leaders of The Great Four watched with their binoculars from afar. Upon seeing James and Henry walk toward them, they laughed. “Damn, this is hilarious!” “Are they seriously approaching us when it’s only the two of them? They must be tired of living.” “I’ve been worried sick for the past few days thinking about the remnant of the Cadens and how scary they might be. Who knew there would only be two of them?” “Stand by and let them come. I’ll end their lives in the Cadens’ cemetery.” The men from The Great Four dissolved into laughter upon seeing James and Henry. In their eyes, they were already dead.
Chapter 204 Though this was the suburbs, local farmers were living here. Today was the Mid-Autumn Festival, and families gathered for the reunion. In the morning, armed men in the tens of thousands swarmed the area. The locals were appalled. They remained in the safety of their homes and did not wander. Some were even scared away, evacuating to other places. On both sides of the road stood black-vested men armed with weapons with ferocious looks on their faces. James and Henry approached them.
The men had received orders not to harm them for now.
Soon, James arrived at the Cadens’ cemetery.
The Cadens’ cemetery was teeming with people. A few coffins lay in holes dug on a slope not too far away. There were some flowers at the burial site. Outside the Cadens’cemetery on an empty plot of land stood the current leaders of the Great Four: Hector Xavier, Melvin Fraiser, Kelvin Wilson, and Drake Zimmerman.
Even Dawson, Nine Fingers, and the various underworld forces of Cansington were present. They had brought their men to help.
They totaled over ten thousand people.
On the ground lay a seventy-year-old man and a twenty-year-old woman.
The man was tied up and laid on the ground like a dead dog.
The woman, too, was tied up. Her hair was disheveled, and her white dress was mud splattered. She wore a disconcerted expression. James and Henry walked in under their gaze. Melvin was the first to laugh. “Haha, you actually came.”
Kelvin pointed at the tens of thousands of men surrounding them. “Remnant of the Cadens, do you not see how powerless you are? Or are you just here to get yourself killed?” Drake stepped forward and yelled, “It was me who tied up the Cadens and burned down the Cadens’ villa ten years ago. Little did we know, Thea Callahan noticed the fire and saved you. Regardless, today will be your doom, no matter how strong you are.”
Tap, tap, tap. Taps sounded as their boots hit the ground.
James stopped in front of everyone.
Dawson stomped on the man lying on the ground. “Argh!” The man yelled in pain.
Dawson glanced at James, who was wearing a mask, and squinted. “I, too, didn’t know there’d be a Caden who slipped through our grasp. After the destruction of the Cadens, he built this cemetery and buried them here.”
James looked at the man lying on the ground.
“M-Mr. Quinn?”
He shivered.
Newton Quinn was the butler of the Cadens.
He had escaped the fire as he was not in Cansington during the incident. According to Henry’s information, Newton had left Cansington many years ago.
James turned and looked Henry in the eye.
Henry, feeling his dissatisfaction, hurriedly explained, “I’m sorry, James. This is all my fault. I’ve looked into it. The information I gave you clearly stated that he’d left Cansington many years ago. I didn’t think they’d manage to find him.”
James was indeed exasperated at Henry. How could he have missed such an important detail?
However, James himself was also to blame for neglecting Mr. Quinn. All he thought of was Thea. James clenched his fist and stepped forward.
“Halt..
Dawson pulled out a firearm and pointed it at Newton. “Kid, if you take a single step forward, I’ll blow his brains out. Now, take off your mask.” “Remove it.” “I’m curious to see who this fella is that’s acting all mysterious.” “I know you’re just trying to mess with us by wearing a mask” “Did you not hear what Dawson said? Take it off, now.”
Chapter 205 The men from The Great Four chimed in. Meanwhile, Rowena was stupefied.
There was nothing she could do now. She only hoped that not too many people would die today.
She prayed that James would not touch those who were uninvolved. Under their gaze, James slowly took off his ghost mask Upon seeing this, Henry followed suit.
James’ true identity was unveiled.
“J- James Caden?”
“James, the son-in-law of the Callahans?”
“No wonder. Since Thea Callahan had saved his life, it’s not surprising that he opted to be the son-in-law of the Callahans.”
“Haha, I thought he’d be some big shot. It turns out he’s just the son-in-law of the Callahans, the renowned trash in all of Cansington.” Upon glimpsing James’ true identity, they were stunned. However, almost immediately, they burst into laughter.
Dawson gave a look The honchos around him understood immediately. They stepped forward and pressed a gun against James’ and Henry’s heads.
James was composed the entire time.
“Haha.”
“James, how did you think you’d settle the feud?” “I’ll let you reunite with your deceased family.” The leaders of The Great Four howled with laughter.
They had been worried sick these past few days.
As the ghost-masked man had managed to kill Trent Xavier, they thought he possessed extraordinary powers. They did not expect him to be the son-in-law of a second-rate family.
Though James had a gun pressed against his head, he was undaunted. He scanned his surroundings with a surly expression. “Ten years ago, you gathered at the Caden residence. You tied my family up and forced my grandfather to hand over the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge. After getting your hands on it, you burned everything down.” “Thirty-eight members of the Cadens were burned to death.”
James glared at them. All who met his gaze trembled in sear.
What a menacing glare it was.
They felt as if they were being targeted by a ferocious beast. Feeling shivers down their spine, they took a few steps back Even the likes of Dawson and Nine Fingers were intimidated. Upon remembering their superiority in numbers, and the fact that James had a gun pressed against his head, they recomposed themselves.
f’Yes. What of it?”
The men of The Great Four gave James an obnoxious look James said coldly, “I’m a reasonable man. Just kneel before me, confess your wrongdoings, and end your own lives. I promise I won’t go after anyone who wasn’t involved in this.”
“Hahaha….”
The men of The Great Four thought of his words as a complete joke. Even the surrounding honchos could not restrain their laughter.
“James, look around you. Do you still not understand the situation you’re in? You have a gun pressed against your head. A single order from me, and bang! We’ll blow your brains out.” Dawson crooked his fingers as if he was firing a gun. He looked at James and burst out laughing James walked toward Newton, who was being stomped underfoot. “Stop,” Dawson shouted.
Newton muttered weakly, “J-James, stay away.” James looked at him and made a promise, “Don’t you worry, Mr. Quinn. Everything’s going to be alright. The culprits who brought about the destruction of the Cadens will not escape. An eye for an eye. “Leave, James. Get out of Cansington and never return. You don’t understand how powerful your enemy is. You’ll never find out who the true mastermind is.”
James frowned It seemed Newton had inside information.
Before James arrived at the Cadens’ cemetery, he had instructed the Blithe king to mobilize.
At that moment, the sound of a propeller came from afar. Everyone looked up and saw the combat aircraft approaching them, flabbergasted. “What’s going on?” “I- Is that a combat aircraft?”
They fell silent
“T – this is bad. The military’s here, and a few hundred tanks and armored vehicles are coming our way.”
Chapter 206 Hundreds of combat aircraft circled the sky. On the ground, hundreds upon thousands of tanks, armored vehicles, and convoys drove toward them in mighty formation. Rumble!
As the tanks approached, the ground shook Upon witnessing this spectacle, the men of The Great Four, Dawson, and Nine Fingers went silent. “What’s going on?”
“W-Why is a military formation heading toward us?”
“What’s happening?”
They were durnbfounded.
“Could be a military exercise.”
“Yes, it has to be. Order the men not to act rashly. We’re gathered here today for the burial of our former leaders. As long as we don’t provoke them, they shouldn’t make things difficult for us.” “Quick, drop your weapons.” The men immediately tossed the weapons in their hands. Meanwhile, those armed with firearms concealed them.
They were not in a hurry to deal with James.
They only needed to wait for the military exercise to be over.
Upon seeing this, however, Rowena was scared out of her wits. She never thought James would resort to this just to confront the men of The Great Four and the underworld.
James had mobilized the military.
“S-Sir, the tanks and the armored vehicles have surrounded us. Look at the sky! The combat aircraft have been circling above us for quite some time. There must be hundreds of thern! Oh my God, what the hell is going on?” “Could they be here for us?”
Smack!
Nine Fingers slapped the guy who had been blabbering nonstop and rebuked him, “After us? Do you really think that highly of us? Who do you think we are? Think about it. We’re just a bunch of gangsters. Would they resort to this?”
The force of the slap was so great that he collapsed to the ground. He hurriedly stood and shook his head. “You’re right. You’re right.”
Nine Fingers lifted his head and looked at the combat aircraft circling above them in the sky. His face darkened, and a similar thought appeared in his mind.
“C-could they really be here for us?”
He glanced at Dawson.
Dawson, too, had a grim expression. He wished for the combat aircraft to leave. Yet, they remained. The men of The Great Four looked at one another. James smiled slightly before going to untie Newton, who was still on the ground. “What are you doing?” One of the sidekicks yelled. Holding a metal rod, he aimed for James’ head. James’ face darkened. He reached up and grabbed the metal rod. “Everyone down there, get on the ground now with your hands on your head.”
A loudspeaker voice came from a helicopter in the sky Upon hearing that, they were at a loss. Immediately, they put their hands on their heads and got on the ground.
The men of The Great Four looked at James.
Could it be him who brought the military here? Who exactly was he? No way. There was no way it could be James. The military was just passing by The men of The Great Four would not believe it was James who had brought the military here.
At that moment, the army arrived.
The tanks aimed at everyone in the Cadens’ cemetery.
James untied Newton and helped him up.
Then, he untied the woman beside Newton and helped her up too.
The woman was around twenty years of age with exquisite facial features.
Though her beautiful face was mud-splattered, it did not obscure her allure and glamor. “J-James, is that really you?” Newton extended his arm and gently pulled James. His shriveled arm trembled.
James grabbed Newton by the arm and said, “Mr. Quinn, it’s me. It really is me, James. Mr. Quinn, step aside for now. I’ll settle the feud from ten years ago.” Saying this, James scanned the surrounding men.
They were on the ground with their hands on their heads and did not dare move a single muscle. There were snipers on the helicopter aiming their guns at them. If they acted rashly, this would be their final resting place.
The men of The Great Four shivered in fear.
Dawson crouched on the floor, his pants wet.
Nine Fingers reacted more dramatically. The smell of excrement wafted in the air. He had soiled his pants!
At that moment, they knew. James had brought the military here. Hector was full of regret. If he had listened to Rowena, the Xaviers would not have had to face destruction. Now, none would escape.
Chapter 207
Henry got up and went to the car. He took the joss paper, joss sticks, and other items to pay their respects to the deceased.
James walked to the tomb of Thomas and knelt.
His eyes were brimming with tears.
It was this fateful day ten years ago.
The men of The Great Four appeared at the Caden residence, tied them up, and afflicted unspeakable acts of horror upon them.
He was only eighteen years old back then. He could never forget his heart-wrenching screams as he witnessed the Cadens being tied up and burned to death in the fire.
“You… It was you…”
James stood abruptly and pointed at the men on the ground.
He roared with a broken voice, “It was you ten years ago. You beasts in human skin! If you had even an ounce of conscience, you wouldn’t have done such a depraved thing!”
His roar was akin to that of a thunderous clap.
The men of the Great Four, as well as the underworld forces, did not dare retort.
Rowena knelt before James and pleaded, “James, I was wrong. Please, give me a chance.” “A chance?”
James’ eyes were bloodshot.
“And did you give the Cadens a chance to escape? Hand me the Blade of Justice.” James roared.
Henry hurriedly ran to the car and brought a sword out. The sword was covered in a black cloth.
Henry made his way toward James. He knelt before him and handed him the Blade of Justice. James lifted the cloth, and a razor-sharp sword revealed itself.
It was the Blade of Justice.
It represented the highest authority of law.
This sword was bestowed to James by the Supreme Commander of Sol. With the sword in possession, one would have the right to depose tyrant kings and punish treacherous officials. The sword was awarded to James the day he became the General, and never once had he used it. “I’m a reasonable man and will never falsely accuse the innocent, nor will I let a single wicked man off the hook. Step forward and face justice if you’re the culprits who went to the Caden residence ten years ago. Scram if you’re unrelated.” The men of The Great Four were on the ground.
At that moment, they were appalled, and their bodies shivered in fear.
Hector was the first to step forth. He knelt before James and begged for forgiveness. “I-I’m guilty. Please spare the Xaviers.”
“An eye for an eye.”
James lifted the sword.
The sword fell.
Slash!
The sword pierced through Hector’s body. Blood spilled all over the ground.
Hector’s body went limp This scene stunned everyone. James roared, “Next.”
James, at the moment, was the devil incarnate.
The men of The Great Four were scared out of their wits. Some of the timid ones even passed out.
James approached Drake. The sword fell. Slash!
Drake was now dead.
James wore a cold expression. Step by step, he walked. Anyone he passed fainted out of fright. However, they could not escape their fates. Soon, a dozen men lay in front of the Cadens’ cemetery. Only Rowena remained.
James approached her.
His sword was blood-tainted. Rowena knelt on the ground, her body shivering non-stop. She could not utter even a single word. James raised the sword. Slash!
Rowena collapsed into a pool of blood. The Blithe king waited for James to be done before walking toward him. He glanced at James and asked, “Are you done? If you are, I’ll deal with the rest.” “Argh!”
James knelt before the tomb and bellowed.
At long last, the feelings of hatred and anguish that he had suppressed for the past ten years were released
Chapter 208 James knelt before the tomb and bellowed.
Soon, his voice cracked.
He choked with sobs.
Ten years. It had been ten years. Ten years ago, he was only an eighteen-year-old boy who had just graduated high school. His life was full of promise and hope. However, a conspiracy took everything away from him. “Ah…”
“You beast! My daughter was only three years old. How could you?!” “I will die in my grandchildren’s place. Let them go…” The image of the burning residence and the sound of heart-wrenching screams filled his senses. The scenes were as fresh and vivid as they had happened yesterday. He could never forget. Just as he was suffering excruciating pain and crying his eyes out, a young lady appeared. She leaped into the sea of fire without hesitation and dragged him to the riverside. Compelled by the desire to live, he dived into the river.
He drifted with the river flow and found himself in a cave. With a stroke of luck, he found a medical book Cansington was the capital of medicine. Meanwhile, his grandfather was a doctor. He had some medicinal knowledge. He had learned them as a child. After obtaining the medical book, he studied hard and treated the injuries on his body according to the instructions in the book After leaving the cave, he ended up in the Southern Plains. Coincidentally, there was unrest in the Southern Plains, and Sol was recruiting men into the military. He then became a soldier. He trained day and night.
He went into the battlefield.
He climbed the ranks by crossing over the bodies of his enemies. For the past ten years, he was highly regarded in the military. Just a year ago, his battle shocked the world.
He became a legend. He was appointed the Black Dragon, one of the five commanders of Sol, and stood at the pinnacle of power.
It was recognition of his military career by the higher-ups. He had pacified the Southern Plains and the world with a single battle!
When he was at the peak of his career, he handed in his resignation letter. Before the higher ups could approve, he had retumed to Cansington. He was here to pay back his debts and to have his revenge.
He was back to repay Thea for saving his life.
He was back to avenge the destruction of the Cadens.
Now that he had had his revenge, the souls of the fallen Cadens could finally be put to rest.
The hatred in his heart, which he had suppressed for ten years, was finally released.
Henry stood by the side and watched the weeping James.
At that moment, he felt sorry for James.
So did the Blithe King He never thought the renowned Black Dragon would have such a soft side.
“Grandpa…” Beside him, the girl firmly gripped Newton’s arm. She was an ordinary girl from the city. She had never witnessed such a bloody scene and such an imposing formation.
“It’s alright.” Newton gently patted the girl’s hand.
After some time, James recollected himself. He stood up, pulled the Blade of Justice out of the ground, and tossed it to Henry. He then headed toward the Blithe king and saluted him.” Thank you.” “Are you done? If so, I’ll send my troops back.”
“‘Yeah.”
Jarnes nodded.
He was a reasonable man.
After killing the main culprits, he did not make things difficult for the rest of The Great Four.
He scanned the men of The Great Four, some crouching on the floor and some passed out, and said coldly, “Return all that belongs to the Cadens in three days.”
“Yes.”
No one dared object to him.
James approached Newton.
“J-James.”
“Mr. Quinn.”
Chapter 209 James greeted him and immediately turned toward the girl holding Newton’s arm. “Mr. Quinn, who is she?”
Newton explained, “James, she’s my granddaughter, Serena Quinn.”
“Mhm.”
James nodded, “Three days later, go to The Great Four and take over the businesses of the Cadens.”
“James, this…” Newton was at a loss. James was aware he had insider information.
He knew that the Cadens had moved from the Capital thirty years ago.
Since Newton had been by his grandfather’s side the whole time, he had to know the history of the Cadens and information about the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge. He could even know who was the one targeting the Cadens “Hey, thank you for helping me out here. I’ll treat you to a meal.” James looked at the Blithe King Mhm.”
The Blithe king gave a slight nod.
Then, he gave the order, “Retreat.”
After the military had retreated, the Blithe King looked at the men of The Great Four and from the underworld. Wearing a cold expression, he warned, “You better behave yourself.”
There were too many of them here. There would not be enough space in prison if every one of them was arrested.
Since James did not intend to pursue matters further, he could not care less.
“Yes.”
The men of The Great Four and from the underworld did not dare object. “Do not speak of what happened today. You should know the consequences if rumors start spreading.” “Yes, we’ll never tell a living soul.” “I didn’t see anything today.” “What happened today? Aren’t we just here for the funeral of the Great Four’s leaders?”
The Blithe king did not stay for long. He turned to leave. Meanwhile, James brought Newton and Serena to the car. After the military had retreated and the Blithe King, James, and the others had left, the remaining members of the Great Four, as well as the men from the underworld, sighed a breath of relief. They collapsed to the ground, wiping the sweat off their foreheads.
“H- Holy sh*t.” “Who the hell is James? How did he make the Blithe King appear in person?” “A strong army of a hundred thousand Just the thought of it sends shivers down my spine.”
“We’ll lose our lives if we dig into it.”
“We barely made it out alive.” They looked at each other, relishing that they were still alive. Immediately, they left the area. Meanwhile, the members of The Great Four began burying the deceased.
The grudge was no more. However, news of the mobilization of a hundred-thousand army sent shockwaves throughout Cansington.
It was too conspicuous. The military might of a hundred combat aircraft, tanks, armored vehicles, and convoys was simply too impressive. The people of Cansington gathered to discuss the matter. After the Blithe King had returned, he immediately issued a document.
He announced that it was a military exercise.
The outside world was convinced, while the ones who knew did not dare divulge a single piece of information.
After showering at the Goodview Villa District in the House of Royals, James changed into clean clothes.
On a luxurious sofa of the palace-like foyer of the House of Royals, Serena was firmly gripping Newton’s arm. She was a little nervous. At the same time, however, she kept glancing over at James.
James was holding a cigarette. “Mr. Quinn, since you’ve been following my grandpa around, you should know the Cadens inside out. As far as I know, the Cadens migrated from the Capital thirty years ago. However, I’ve found nothing, no matter how hard I’ve looked into it. What’s going on?”
Newton wore a reluctant expression.
He glanced at James, who was seated in front of him.
The scene from before kept replaying in his head. Although he had not been in Cansington for many years, he knew who the Blithe King was. And now, the man before him was James Caden, who escaped the fire from the Caden residence ten years ago. “J-James, who exactly are you?” Newton could not help but ask He got the Blithe king to mobilize a hundred-thousand army. Newton could not figure it out. Just how powerful was James?
“The General of the million-strong Black Dragon army of the Southern Plains. Together with the Blithe King of the West, the Centurion of the North, the Barbarian King of the East, and the Emperor of the Capital, I’m one of the five commanders of Sol.”
Chapter 210 “B- Black Dragon?”
Newton was stunned by James’ words. One of the five commanders of Sol?
The Black Dragon of the Southern Plains who sent shockwaves across the world in a battle a year ago? His granddaughter, Serena, could not help but glance at James. The Black Dragon was a name known to all. However, no one knew what the Black Dragon looked like. She never thought the Black Dragon would be a Caden.
James looked at Newton and asked, “Mr. Quinn, can you tell me more about my family?”
Though James now stood at the pinnacle of power and exercised great authority, he still could not find anything about the history of the Cadens.
He believed his family was not an ordinary one.
Not only that, the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge was no ordinary item either. Newton took a deep breath. Since James was the Black Dragon, he could confront the enemy of the Cadens. “James, have you ever heard of The Four Great Families of Sol?”
“Huh?”
James frowned.
The Four Great Families of Sol?
He did not know anything about this. He knew there were powerful families in the Capital and that they were rich beyond all measures. Yet, he had never heard of the Four Great Families of Sol. Newton continued, “The Cadens, the Sullivans, the Johnstons, and the Lees are the Great Four Families of Sol. They’ve existed for almost two thousand years. And in the two millennia of expansion, the presence of the Four Great Families can be felt all over the world.”
“Mr. Quinn, are you saying the Cadens is one of them too?”
“Yes.”
Newton nodded.
“Although the Four Great Families have much of the world’s wealth in their possession, few knew of their existence. Thirty years ago, infighting broke out within the Cadens. Your grandfather, Thomas, left the Cadens and migrated to Cansington with his family.”
James could not help but ask, “Then, what does the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge have to do with the destruction of the Cadens?”
Newton replied, “This I do not know. I’m only a butler and a mere servant. I only know that the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge was brought here by your grandfather from the Cadens and that someone powerful was interested in it. Thomas once told me that the Four Great Families are scattered across the world. The current Emperor, who’s one of the five commanders, is also in one of the Four Great Families. As for which family he’s from, that I’m not aware of.” Upon hearing this, James’ face darkened. “Mr. Quinn, do you mean to say that the main culprit behind the destruction of the Cadens is the Emperor?”
Newton shook his head. “James, I don’t know. I can only tell you this. The Emperor is also from one of the Four Great Families. As for which family, I don’t know. The destruction of the Cadens could be an inside job, or it could be one planned by the other three of the Four Great Families.”
The Four Great Farnilies were shrouded in secrecy.
Outsiders did not even know of their existence.
Newton did not plan to speak of this.
However, now, James was the Black Dragon of the Southern Plains and one of the five Commanders of Sol. He stood at the pinnacle of power.
With such strength, it was possible to confront the Four Great Families. Upon hearing this, James brightened up
If the Emperor had been behind all this, then the five commanders of Sol would become the four commanders.
Though the Emperor was one of the most powerful amongst the five commanders, taking his life was no difficult task for James.
“Mr. Quinn, do you know the history of the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge and what secrets it holds? Why would anyone be interested in it?”
Newton shook his head. “James, I do not know. Thomas sajd nothing about it.”
“Then, do you know who currently has the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge?”
Newton, once again, shook his head.
James was disappointed.
He thought Newton had plenty of insider information. He never thought he would only be knowledgeable about the history of the Cadens. He took an ordinary key out of his pocket.