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Chapter 1141Tenichi and his men were all feeling pretty glum.The elaborate plan that took them months to come up with ended with disaster.They couldn’t comprehend the patriots’ devotion to Erudia and hence still couldn’t fathom why Asura came to Zoey’s rescue.Shouldn’t it be better for Winsor once Levi is gotten rid of?He’d be number one in Erudia.He’d also be the God of War.In other words, he would benefit the most once Levi’s gone.But he came to protect Zoey.They couldn’t wrap their heads around it.This was the most obvious difference between the ideologies of the people from Erudia and the other nations.“That crazy Winsor is now in the picture, so there’s nothing we could do! We need to come out with something else,” muttered Tenichi’s men.He was at the verge of closing himself off.They’d toiled and managed to keep the God of War at bay. Then in came Asura.There was really nothing more they could do!Meanwhile, Zoey was sent to the best hospital in Stellar City, waiting for the baby to be born.“Levi said that it’s unsafe outside Erudia. Like how is it unsafe?” sneered Logan.“Why did you even bring up his name? He’s nothing but a bastard!” Meredith grumbled.Zoey glanced at everyone and snapped, “I don’t wanna hear his name ever again! Never mention it in front of me again!”“Alright…” With that, dead silence followed.This time, anyone could tell that Zoey had given up on him.If not, she wouldn’t have gone abroad and let her child take on her last name.In the shadows, Winsor took note of everything.Even he, cold-hearted as he was, let out a sigh.It was tough indeed…“This may sound strange. After we left, I heard that the God of War left North Hampton too. I heard there’s something extremely urgent that he has to deal with!” Logan tattled.Puzzled, Meredith questioned, “Really? Didn’t know there was something so important that could get him out of Erudia.”“Right? It must be something of grave urgency! Otherwise, he wouldn’t have left the country!”…Chatters about the God of War continued.Zoey looked out the window, she felt as calm as a millpond.The only thing that she took heed to was the baby in her belly.She started swiping through the photos on her phone. When she came across a photo of her and Levi, her finger droned to “Delete” deliberately.But she hesitated as she couldn’t get herself to do it.The next one was still a photo of them.She was wondering if she should just delete them.A few nurses saw the photos on her phone and felt blood drained from their faces instantly.They exchanged glances and felt a shiver down their spines.They went for another peek, just to make sure.Oh lord, it is him!This hospital was the pinnacle of Keerea’s medical infrastructure. People whom the nurses got to be in touch with were also elitists.News revolving around this matter had spread through high society especially this period time.That was why they could recognize Levi Garrison from the pictures.“Yes?” Zoey looked up and asked, sensing nerves in those eyes.As she put her phone away, someone asked timidly, “Ms. Lopez, is that your husband?”“He was.”“Is he also from Erudia?” another voice popped in.“Yes, he is,” nodded Zoey.BOOM!Another shudder as Zoey replied. Their fear was apparent.This woman whom they were about to take care of was the wife of that man.That’s too scary!Zoey saw all the emotional changes in them and asked, “Hmm? It seems like you know him?”Chapter 1142“We… We are just curious. Why isn’t he here with you?”“Ms. Lopez, we heard that men of Erudia are especially caring to their wives!”Given the years of experience in mingling with Keerea’s upper-class elites, the nurses knew when to hold their tongue.They changed the subject there and then.“Oh, he must have had some business to deal with. That’s why he couldn’t come!”Zoey didn’t think much. The nurses reacted simply too quickly and didn’t reveal much of what they actually knew.They knew Levi couldn’t come because they knew where he was…Days passed.Blood King Palace was way stronger than what Erudia had expected.Fortunately, Levi was in command and could still hold them back.All he needed was more time.Two tormenting months went by.That day, Levi was feeling uneasy. He couldn’t put his mind to anything he was doing.If everything went as planned, the baby would be due within these two days.His nerves showed a high probability that Zoey was in labor.“Zoey, I’ve failed you! I didn’t hold a proper wedding for you. I couldn’t even take care of you when you deliver the baby!” Levi mumbled under his breath.He understood that it wasn’t a matter of compensation.In what way could he possibly make it up to her?He had been perpetually absent during all these important moments.In what way could he make it up to her?“Sorry, Zoey!” he said as he clenched his fists.There was no time for sorrow as he once again battled with Blood King Palace.At a hospital in Keerea.Zoey faced another major juncture in her life…The Lopez and Black families were waiting outside the operation room.Emma wanted to come too but Zoey said no.“Waaa…”After a nerve-racking long wait, a wail finally broke the silence.It’s the baby!At last, the baby’s born!It’s a girl!Zoey gave birth to a baby girl.She was overjoyed with tears.Levi, while fighting on the battlefield, felt relieved all of a sudden. He charged to the front line and brawled with the elite warriors of Blood King Palace.“Zoey, what are you gonna name her?” Everyone’s hopeful eyes fell upon Zoey.“Let’s call her Forlevia Lopez,” she said without any hesitation.It was obvious that she had already thought it through.“For-levi-a? Isn’t that…”Aaron stopped Caitlyn before she could finish her question.Everyone there knew what that name implied.They could also tell how much Zoey loved Levi especially these two months in Stellar City. She even sent someone to look for him discreetly when she was heavily pregnant.Although Zoey had made up her mind, she was still holding on to the fleeting glimpse of hope.However, the three-month wait had ground that glimpse of hope to bits.He never came.It seemed like he was hiding from the Garrison clan.In less than a month, the bet between them would come due.Forlevia!Zoey wanted to forget Levi Garrison, once and for all!She wanted to have no more ties with him!“Dad, mom, let’s pack up and leave for Erudia! I can’t stay here any longer,” said Zoey.“But you just gave birth. Your body’s still very weak…” Everyone was concerned.“Nah, It’s alright! I can handle it!” She was persistent.Everyone went back to Erudia that night.Winsor escorted them home. That was his mission, after all.Zoey insisted on returning to Erudia in a rush as she had something important to deal with.Chapter 1143Emma stood at the entrance of Royal Villa in North Hampton. She had been waiting for Zoey’s return.She rushed up to Zoey the moment she saw her.“What are you doing here? Go away! You’re not welcome here! You have nothing to do with this child!” Aaron and Caitlyn immediately stepped in and stood in her way.Abashed, Emma looked at Zoey and pleaded, “ Zoey, let me take care of you and your baby! I’ll pay the deeds for that unfilial son of mine!”“Yes, you should! That son of yours has wronged Zoey in such atrocious ways. It’s only fair that you pay penance!” chimed in the rest.“Emma, it’s alright. My girl and I will be fine without you. Also, I am done with him and no one’s at fault!” Zoey was firm with her words.“Alright then. Take good care of yourself and the baby, Zoey.” Emma sighed helplessly as she turned around and left.“Emma, wait!” Zoey called out.“Yes?”“Come, have a look at the baby,” Zoey continued.Emma walked into the manor and burst into tears upon seeing the little baby.As she held the baby girl, she felt the blood bond between them.Won’t it be nice if Levi never left?How blissful it’d be to have a family!What a shame!This unfilial son ran away, just like Tyrone.“Right, times up! Off you go. You’re not welcome here!” Meredith shooed Emma away.“Oh, before I forget. The baby’s name is Forlevia Lopez! You can see how determined Zoey is now, right? So stay out of our sight!” sniggered Meredith as she slammed the gate shut.Thud!Emma quivered.Zoey has made up her mind.She showed me the child and proclaimed that she had fully severed ties with Levi.The child’s name…Emma cried the whole way home…As far as she was concerned, her life was an utter failure.Not only did she fall for a heartless man, even her son turned out to be like him.What a foundered life….The Garrison clan in Oakland City“Someone told me that Levi’s child was born. Is that true?” Tyrone asked.“Yeah, she delivered in Keerea and she is back in North Hampton. They named her Forlevia Lopez,” responded Damien as he nodded.He knew everything about Zoey and also the people around her.Tyrone was absolutely delighted. “Haha, that’s wonderful! His kid doesn’t deserve the name Garrison! Not over my dead body will she bear the honor of the Garrison clan! Right, still no news of Levi? It has been three months!”“Yeah, nothing! I would’ve found his body if he were dead. But there was nothing. It was almost as if he’d vanished into thin air… How is that even possible!” Damien frowned.“That bugger is quite something to be able to avoid all our detections,” Tyrone blabbed on as the corner of his mouth twitched.“He’s most probably out of Erudia. What a pathetic coward!” Damien scowled.“Well, our bet is coming due pretty soon! I wonder how many people are following this. Who knew that this kiddo would hole up! He is nothing but a joke! Hahaha…” Tyrone let out a hearty laugh.And again he affirmed his action of disowning Levi.The folds on Damien’s forehead remained as he popped another question, “Father, what if Levi came back on the very day the bet comes due?”Chapter 1144“Hmm?”This question stumped Tyrone.This is actually possible.Levi might be keeping his trump card hidden all this while until the day the bet comes due.“That’s impossible!” Tyrone immediately argued. “Levi wasn’t even around when his own child was born; how could he ever show up now?”Damien nodded. “You’re right. If he could leave during such a moment, there’d be even less reason for him to show up for the bet.”“Don’t worry. He’ll become a laughingstock if he doesn’t show up.”Tyrone’s face was full of contempt and mockery.Damien sighed, “What a shame. We won’t be able to see the look on Levi’s face when he gets completely trashed and start begging for mercy.”Still, Damien and Tyrone hoped that Levi would come.They wanted to show him just how powerful the Garrisons were.They were untouchable!Insurmountable!How they wanted Levi to regret spewing such insolent words back then.More than anything, they wanted to prove that Damien was more powerful than he was.Most importantly, Tyrone had made the right decision.Emma wants to make me regret it?Like that’ll ever happen!What will I ever regret now that Levi has run away?For the entire month, Zoey remained occupied despite having just given birth.She had integrated all the resources of the Morris Group.The woman insisted on walking the path that Levi hadn’t managed to finish.Under the combined effort of herself and Iris, Morris Group obtained notable results within a month and was now back on track.This utterly puzzled Zoey.Why didn’t Levi work harder?He had all the resources and connections.It didn’t take that much effort to produce results at all.On top of that, he’s so much capable than I am.Yet, he chose to give up…Zoey heaved a sigh.I guess he’s been planning to run off since the beginning.All the concern he has shown me during those months was probably just to make him feel better.Time flew by quickly, and the day of the bet between Levi and Tyrone had come.If Levi hadn’t disappeared, he would have had to be in Oakland City today to challenge the Garrisons.If he were to succeed, he would be allowed to join them.Otherwise, only death awaited him.Meanwhile, Levi had been at war with Blood King Palace for four consecutive months at the battlefield of North Base One.This time, he was adamant about completely annihilating his enemy.“Oh, isn’t today supposed to be the day of my bet with Tyrone?” Levi asked while puffing on a cigarette.“That’s right.”“Since you can’t make it this time, I’m guessing the Garrison clan—or maybe even the whole of Oakland—is laughing at you.”“That’s for sure. You’ll surely be made a laughingstock for not showing up. That’s inevitable.”Azure Dragon and the others responded to Levi simultaneously.“Let him have his fun while it lasts,” Levi remarked with a smile. “By the way, how are Zoey and the child?”Phoenix reported everything about Zoey to Levi.Levi’s brows furrowed several times in the process, feeling as though he was right next to his wife.Oakland City was in complete shock today.Tens of thousands of eyes fell on the Garrison clan.Despite knowing that Levi wouldn’t come, Tyrone had decided to conduct the ceremony of accepting a challenge.The high-ranking members of the Garrisons gathered at the entrance of the family home, with Tyrone seated on a chair.Damien and the other juniors stood next to him on each side.Members like Finnick, Hugh, and Titus were present too.Whether or not Levi would show up, their stance remained.“I’ve placed a bet with Levi Garrison today. I’m here in front of the Garrison family home and hereby declare that I accept his challenge!” roared Tyrone.Chapter 1145As the leader of the Grey Wolf Squad, Hugh is too tough of an opponent.Finnick is a high-ranking official, so that makes him untouchable too.When it comes to martial arts, Titus is the guardian of the Garrisons. There’s probably some hope for Levi in this regard.If we were to compete business-wise, he might stand a chance against Damien, who owns five percent of the business.Still, it’s nothing but a glimmer of hope.Many in Erudia knew of the bet between the father and son.Hence, a large number of citizens of Oakland City now surrounded the Garrison family home.Such people included Tiffany Meyers and Martin Preston.Even Benny Quinton and Abigail Rogers had come.Unlike others, these few were here to watch how Levi crush the Garrison clan.They knew who Levi’s true identity, after all.Most of the others had come just to watch the show.Jason Lowe was here simply because he felt sorry for his friend.He wished Levi would run far away instead of showing up.“Alright. Time’s up,” the Garrison household butler announced. “Levi Garrison has yet to turn up, which means he has forfeited the challenge! A coward like him doesn’t deserve to be part of the clan. Thus, from here on, we’ll retract his last name. He shall longer be a Garrison!”At this instant, Levi became the biggest joke in town.He was now labeled an absolute disgrace and humiliation.Abigail clenched her fists. “Why aren’t you here yet, Levi? Hurry up!”Tiffany inhaled deeply. How she looked forward to seeing her Prince Charming reign terror upon the Garrison clan.Unfortunately, Levi had already been missing for several months.Hence, it was extremely unlikely that he would show up now.Tyrone had even gone out of his way to bring Emma over.Now, he turned to her and smirked. “Is there something you’d like to say now? Haha! Do you still think the same way? That you’d take Levi here before me and declare that your son is undefeatable? That the Garrisons would deeply regret it?”Hearing the man’s sneers, Emma could only look down in despair.Of course I’d want to do all that.But I guess that’s just wishful thinking.At this point, she wanted nothing else but for Levi to show up.Even if things may not turn out well, it’s only right that he shows up.That’s how he should be; at least his conscience would be clear.He shouldn’t be hiding away like this!Some traits are more important than life itself!Olivia gazed at Emma with a disdainful smile. “Your son is an absolute joke, Emma. A disgrace! He’s not fit to be a Garrison, nor is he ever comparable to Damien. The Garrisons officially gave you a chance, but he chose not to take it! If your son were truly powerful and won the challenge, both he and you would’ve been able to join the family and return to Tyrone’s side.”The crowd began to comment. “We expect nothing less from the top ancient family in Erudia. Such a presence and sense of tolerance are indeed rare!”Many citizens had nice things to say about the Garrisons accepting Levi’s challenge.Olivia smiled triumphantly and continued, “It’s just unfortunate that your son doesn’t even have the guts to show up, let alone win the challenge. What a useless wimp! I heard he even left his wife, child, and mother behind! He doesn’t deserve to be a man—no, he doesn’t even deserve to live!”Upon hearing Olivia’s insults, Emma gripped her fists so hard that her nails dug into her flesh.Yet, there was nothing she could do to fight back.Because Olivia had said nothing but the truth.“The Garrisons are the number one ancient family in Erudia. Honestly, we don’t ask a lot from him. Just be brave to show up for the challenge is more than enough. In fact, it doesn’t even matter if he loses; he won’t necessarily have to die. Yet, he doesn’t even have the courage to stand here before us?” Olivia scoffed.“Who says I don’t?”A cold voice suddenly rang out.Chapter 1146The voice was like a roaring thunder.Everyone turned to the source and was instantly stunned—especially the Garrisons.All their smiling faces froze in a blink of an eye.Olivia, who had so much to say just a moment ago, was now dumbfounded.As though she had been struck by lightning.Damien paled.Tyrone’s expression turned ghastly.So did everyone else’s.The tens of thousands of eyes immediately shifted toward the direction of that voice.“Hmm? Wait. I think it was a woman’s voice…”Then, it dawned on everyone.That was a woman’s voice?So it’s not Levi Garrison?Everyone had initially thought Levi had arrived.Emma had even become ecstatic for a brief moment.Yet, what the crowd saw next was a woman walking over with a baby in her arms.It was none other than Zoey.She was the one who had spoken.“What? It’s actually her!”Tyrone inhaled sharply.Damien looked horrid.What is she up to?Emma immediately ran up to her.“What… What are you doing here?”She was petrified.Zoey smiled. “I’m here to take up the Garrison clan’s challenge in my husband’s place.”She had returned from Keerea for this.Otherwise, she would have still been recuperating in that country.Today was supposed to be the child’s baby shower, but she had duped both the Lopez and Black families and come to Oakland City just to fulfill the agreement.The woman shocked everyone with her revelation.The crowd was stupefied the moment her words fell.Everyone stared at her in disbelief.“My husband has other matters to take care of, so I’m here to keep his promise and challenge the Garrisons. We never go back on our word, so please take back all the insults you’ve made against him!” she yelled.Emma couldn’t endure it anymore. Tears began to flow down her cheeks.Zoey hasn’t forgotten about Levi.Instead, she still loves him dearly.She’s even here to take up the challenge in his place.Abigail, Benny, and the others were beyond moved.Tyrone gazed at Zoey in bewilderment. “You want to take Levi’s place and challenge us?”Many among the crowd stared at her similarly.A woman challenging the Garrisons?And she’s even here in her husband’s place?Zoey nodded in determination. “That’s right.”Tyrone burst into laughter. “Are you seeing this, Levi? Your wife and one-month-old child are here to take up the challenge in your place, but where are you? You’re the biggest coward and most pathetic excuse for a man I’ve ever met!”Damien chimed in frostily, “This has to be the biggest joke I’ve seen so far. What a champ, Levi! You vanished without a trace, and now your woman and child are here to shoulder everything for you? You’re not cut out to be a husband or father! How despicable!”“I know, right? And he tried to compare himself to my son? Is he even worthy?”Olivia’s face was full of contempt.Emma was crying profusely at this point.It didn’t matter if her son never made her proud, but now, he was now seen as an utter disgrace.Zoey scanned the crowd. “That’s nonsense! My husband isn’t a scumbag, and he certainly isn’t irresponsible! I’m telling all of you, he just has some urgent matters to take care of right now. He’s the most responsible man I’ve ever met! Besides, I’m his wife; what difference does it make if I’m here instead of him?”Damien shook his head, baffled. “Do you seriously still believe him even though you know exactly what’s going on, Zoey? Stop trying to fool yourself!”“That’s right. I’ve always believed in my husband, and I always will!”Chapter 1147Zoey was loud and firm.She had always believed in Levi, no matter what he did.He just owes me an explanation now.But I know he’ll definitely show up.She looked forward to hearing Levi’s explanation later.Many among the crowd were moved by Zoey’s words.To think that such an incredible woman still exists!A woman like her is a treasure and hard to come by in today’s society.However, the more they felt moved, the more furious they were with Levi.How could he do such a thing?Damien roared with laughter. “Did you hear that, Levi? You sure are a lucky one! You don’t deserve a wife like her! Well, the Garrison clan has strict rules to adhere to, but we’re not merciless. We’ll make an exception just this once and allow you to take part in the bet in Levi’s place.”Tyrone agreed.“I’m Hugh, leader of the Grey Wolf Squad. Do you think you can win?”“No.”“I’m Finnick—”“Nope.”“I’m Titus, guardian of the Garrison clan. I was practically born into martial arts. Can you beat me?”“No!”“I’m Damien, and I control five percent of the clan’s businesses. Can you achieve such feats too?”The final option would require auditing on both sides.Zoey and Iris may have pooled together all of their resources available, but one month was still too short.Morris Group was certainly no match for Damien’s achievements in the corporate world.Thus, everyone knew how the bet would turn out.There was no way Zoey could win.After all, the Garrisons were far too remarkable in all four aspects mentioned earlier.The Garrisons began to laugh.“Your son can’t even compare to Damien’s five percent, Emma; yet, he’s still trying to put up a fight?”“Hahaha! He doesn’t even stand a chance against Damien! What an embarrassment!”There was a reason the Garrisons had used these four aspects as benchmarks.It was chosen precisely so Tyrone could humiliate Emma and Levi.The man sneered, “In that case, I’d like to announce that Levi has lost the challenge! Do you accept this verdict, Zoey Lopez?”“Yes, I do. It’s my loss. But you can’t say that my husband failed to keep his promise!”Zoey looked resolute.A murderous glint flashed in Damien’s eyes. “Mind you—this matter doesn’t end with you taking part in the bet. You’ll have to pay the price of losing!”“He’s right! Levi said he’d disappear off the face of the earth if he lost.”To a prominent clan like the Garrisons, a person’s life was worth nothing.Zoey’s actions might have touched the hearts of many, but the Garrisons were completely unfazed.Rather, her action had only served to provoke them.Zoey nodded without any hesitation. “Okay, fine. I’ll bear the consequences on my own.”“No, you idiot! I’ll do it. I’ll bear the consequences!” Emma exclaimed while rushing over. “I’m his mother, so I’ll take responsibility. You’re still young, but I’ll be dead soon enough.”Then, she turned to Tyrone. “Let me do it. Don’t give Zoey a hard time.”“Alright. Discuss this among yourselves. It doesn’t matter who pays the price, but someone has to do it!”Tyrone looked especially stern.The Garrison clan’s dignity was on the line, after all.That was why someone had to die.Before Zoey could say anything else, Emma grabbed onto her. “Take good care of the child and wait for Levi. I believe he’ll be back one day.”“Mom! I…”Zoey’s eyes brimmed with tears.“I’ll take responsibility for this. Levi will show up. I’m sure of it. Keep waiting for him, Zoey!”With that, Emma walked toward Tyrone.Chapter 1148“Things would’ve turned out this way sooner or later, Emma! Why did you even try to fight it in the first place?” Tyrone smirked.Emma had knelt before the entrance of the Garrison family home while she was pregnant back then.I wouldn’t have done that if I knew this day would come.“Die!”Tyrone’s eyes flashed coldly with not a single trace of mercy in them.Swoosh!One of the Garrison family’s top fighters began to swing his blade.Crack!Bam!Yet, the blade broke all of a sudden, and its owner was sent flying by a mysterious force.“Who did this? Who dares behave like this in front of the Garrisons?” Damien bellowed.“It was me!”A figure wearing a demon mask slowly emerged.“Who are you?” Tyrone demanded, frowning.No one could tell who this man was.After all, Erudia had deliberately kept this masked man’s identity a secret after he had been defeated by Levi. On top of that, he had been assigned to silently return to Oakland City in advance.That was why Tyrone was in the dark too.However, Damien was well aware of this man’s identity.He knew everything about the God of War, including the latter’s enemies.That was why he was no stranger to Asura.From just one look, Damien immediately knew this man was Winsor Campbell!“The Garrisons—the top clan in Erudia—enjoys picking on women and children?” Winsor scoffed.Despite being violent by nature, he wasn’t completely heartless.The man had come for two reasons.One, to perform his duty of protecting Zoey and Emma.Two, because he couldn’t tolerate the Garrisons’ deed.“Levi was the one who made the bet with you, so you should be looking for him instead! What are you doing picking on two women? Are you that incapable of searching for him? These two women are under my care today,” declared Winsor.Just as Tyrone was about to fly into a rage, Damien hurriedly told him Winsor’s identity.“Huh? It’s him?”Tyrone was astounded.“That’s right. He was relocated to Oakland City after some issues, but I never thought he’d show up because of this bet. We can’t afford to get into a fight with him. He’d do anything once he loses his mind!Damien trembled as he spoke.“Fine. The Garrisons will show you mercy just this once. We shall not punish women, but Levi will have to pay for his own sins! You are indeed a gracious woman, Zoey Lopez, but Levi doesn’t deserve you.”Thanks to Winsor’s interference, Tyrone had no choice but to let Emma off.“I heard that Asura is absolutely cold-hearted, merciless, and violent. Why is he backing Zoey up?”Damien was extremely perplexed.“I’m guessing it’s because he’s been touched by her actions. She really is a remarkable woman, after all!”Olivia couldn’t help but look up to Zoey.On this day, Zoey’s name spread far and wide across Oakland City.Everyone expressed their admiration at the mention of her.This incident became the talk of the town.Zoey and Emma hurriedly went up to Asura. “Thank you for your help. May I know who you—”Asura cut them off. “You don’t need to know who I am, nor do you need to thank me.”He gazed deep into Zoey’s eyes and remarked coldly, “You are indeed worthy of Levi.”Then, he left right after saying something this unusual.“Huh?”The crowd was bewildered.Isn’t it about whether or not Levi is worthy of Zoey?Why did he say that instead?Was he mistaken?Even Zoey and Emma found it strange.Even so, they didn’t think too much about it and left with the child.Chapter 1149With that, the bet between Levi and Tyrone came to an end.Levi suffered a complete defeat—a terrible one at that.He had become the biggest disgrace by now.On the contrary, Zoey won the respect of almost everyone in Oakland City.It was Tiffany’s first time seeing the woman.Levi used to say that she was no match for Zoey.That was why she wanted to find out what Zoey looked like.Considering that the latter had just given birth, worked herself to the bone for the past month, and shown up bare-faced, she certainly didn’t look as attractive compared to her.Hence, she was disappointed at first glance.But after what had happened, Tiffany understood why she had lost to Zoey.I’ll never be as good as her.Meanwhile, far up North, Levi had just received word of Zoey meeting the Garrisons.“Arghh!”With a roar, the ice beneath his foot cracked beyond a thousand meters.“Thankfully, Asura saved them just in time. They’re fine now,” Phoenix reported.Levi took a deep breath. “Looks like I owe him another one. I’d gladly let him take over as God of War. I was just thinking of spending the rest of my time with Zoey and the baby anyway.”Azure Dragon and the others immediately argued, “You can’t do that! You’re the only one who’s worthy of such a title. He can’t replace you.”“Yeah! He’s not even close when it comes to ability. Not just any barbarian gets to be God of War,” added White Tiger.Levi chuckled. “You guys clearly don’t understand him. He’d never accept the position if I offer it to him.”“You scared us!”Everyone patted their own chests.If Levi were to give up his position, the country would be in utter chaos.“We’re going to have to work even harder now, team. Let’s demolish Blood King Palace as quickly as possible!” Levi shouted.“I’ve noticed something, General,” remarked White Tiger. “I vividly remember how we took down many members of Blood King Palace three years ago, but how did they survive? In fact, they’ve become stronger in just after three years!”“I’ve realized this too. They’re really bizarre. It’s like they’re attacking us blindly without any goal in mind.”“Yeah. Just the fact that they’ve initiated the attack on us is really weird.”The others were just as confused.Levi’s eyes briefly flashed with murderous intent. “Let’s not think about this. Once we destroy Blood King Palace, all its mysteries will be solved too.”“Got it!” everyone responded.Levi proceeded to gather more forces.It was all so he could get rid of Blood King Palace once and for all.Another year passed, and finally, Levi wiped out Blood King Palace in its entirety.To prevent its return, he annihilated every single member of the group and refused to rest until he was sure that none of them could ever come back to life.After a game of tug-of-war spanning a year and a half, they finally emerged victorious.According to the estimation then, it should have taken them at least four years to eliminate Blood King Palace.Now, Levi’s trip home had been brought forward by over one and a half years.The God of War sent waves across the world upon defeating Blood King Palace once again.As Erudia soared, the rest of the world trembled at its presence.Those who had initially planned to attack Levi now gave in completely.After all, he was the only one who could defeat Blood King Palace.No one else could come close to his achievement!He was still the God of War, but stronger than before.“I can finally go home! Mom, Zoey, my dear child—I’m coming home!”It was time for Levi to return.How he looked forward to seeing his family…Chapter 1150The nation underwent many big changes within the past year.First off was the Garrison clan.On the day Zoey challenged the Garrisons, Damien had been appointed as the successor of the clan.Previously, the Garrison clan worked behind the scenes as Erudia’s most prominent ancient family.But after Tyrone and his son took over, the clan began to operate with a different strategy.Tyron and Damien started by winning over all the Garrison clan’s collateral relatives and gaining absolute power over the entire clan.Then, they set up a humongous financial group and took control of all its funds.Moreover, Damien even founded a special combat club to recruit the best fighters in Erudia and all over the globe.Despite the organization being known as a club, it was, in fact, merely a way for the Garrisons to obtain more pawns.This was precisely Tyrone’s and Damien’s intention—to take control of as much wealth and power as possible while also having an array of martial artists at their command.Then, the Garrisons’ influence spread across Bayview and other nations.Within just a year, the Garrison clan became even more powerful than before.It sat comfortably in its position as the number one ancient family in Erudia.In addition, being a son-in-law of the Garcia family meant Damian could utilize both the Garrisons’ and Garcias’ resources.With that, the father-son duo now headed the two most powerful ancient families.No one in Erudia could go against them.Only few clans in Bayview were any match for them.There was one other person who had changed drastically within the year.It was Zoey.Within a short period of time, Zoey expanded Morris Group tenfold.Thus, she was now known as the Queen of the South’s Corporate World.Aside from her own hard work, she also had a benefactor.Erudia was full of prominent families, but there were only eight that could truly be referred to as ancient families.Many people were touched by her courage on the day she challenged the Garrisons.In fact, the head of the third most prominent ancient family in Erudia, Dale Lehman, declared his intention to take Zoey as a goddaughter and Forlevia as his god-granddaughter.With the Lehman family’s help, the Garrisons renounced their boycott against Morris Group, thus allowing Zoey’s career to skyrocket.Her situation was not what Levi had expected at all.The mother-daughter duo didn’t suffer at all. in fact, they were doing extremely well now.Levi had thought that Zoey would surely be living a hard life from being constantly oppressed.That Forlevia would be abhorred by both the Lopez and Black families, and resort to finding food on the streets.Yet, the child was now loved by everyone, just like a princess.She was Dale’s god-granddaughter, after all.Who would dare treat her poorly?Emma would occasionally drop by to see her too.Everyone’s lives seemed to flourish.All that was missing was Levi.Even so, they had grown accustomed to not having him around.So much time had passed that he was slowly being forgotten.There were even rumors that Levi was already dead.That he had been secretly murdered by the Garrisons.However, the Garrisons never clarified this rumor. All they said was that he had disappeared.Even Zoey herself had once suspected that this was true.After all, there was solid proof of the rumor.If Levi was alive, why hadn’t he appeared after more than a year?Hence, it was highly likely that he had died.Even so, Zoey, Emma, and a few others continued to believe that he was still alive.For the past few days, Erudia was abuzz with excitement.The country’s hero—the God of War—had defeated Blood King Palace once again and brought glory to Erudia.“Remember, Evie; you should always look up to people like the God of War!” Iris beamed while carrying the little girl.She happened to be reading a news article about the God of War.Zoey smiled too.Suddenly, the child became wide-eyed as she stared at the back of the mighty figure in the picture. “Da… Daddy… Daddy!”