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Chapter 1351“Levi, didn’t you say that this route was dangerous? We’ve gone through it safely. Where’s the danger?”“Are you still insisting that we listen to you? Have you gone nuts?”Phenix and the others chided the man.The Wolf squad and over ten covert sentries broke into a fit of laughter.“Did he take us for fools? The routes ahead are well within our control. There is no danger!”“Were you just trying to make your presence known? You’ve contributed nothing to this mission!”“So, do you still think that your suggestion is viable?” Drakon and the others asked.Levi nodded his head. “Yes, I believe that there is a problem with this route. That’s why I suggested a change a route a while back.”“I can’t believe how delusional he is! Let’s just dump him here, and let him wheel himself back to the city!” Drakon was about to burst from the boiling rage.“Yes, I second that.”The others harbored the same thought.Levi was essentially challenging their judgement.“Forget it. As long as we’ve completed our mission. There’s no need to squabble over minor matters.”“Yes, the aim of our mission is to see the drug safely delivered,” Lenix resonated with the other neutral voice.The others heeded her advice.“Okay, we’re going to continue on our journey. We’re safe once we reach Oakland City and consider our mission accomplished after we’ve handed the drug over to the Dragonites.”The Wolf squad and covert sentries pressed on.They were at the boundaries of Oakland City, and everyone looked bright with smiles.They assumed that nobody would strike them at Oakland City.After all, Oakland City was a restricted area.Levi could not refute the idea. When he was the God of War, everywhere in Erudia was restricted area to those who were trying to stir trouble.Needless to say, Oakland City, which was the heart of Erudia, was under the most protection.Since nobody had attacked them during their long journey, it was only natural to assume that their remaining journey right in Oakland City would go on smoothly as well.However, as a matter of fact, they were wrong.Whoosh, whoosh.Just then, the air howled with rustling sounds.Bang! Bang! Bang!Then, thick trees came rolling from all directions, hitting the jeeps with loud thuds, almost knocking them over.Thud! Thud! Thud!A number of covert sentries fell after being shot to the ground.The Wolf squad, which was just in the vicinity, sustained certain degrees of injuries.Cars that sped along the way came to a sudden halt.Everything happened in a blink of an eye, catching everyone off guard.At that moment, all colors drained from Drakon, Panthera, Lenix, and Phenix’s faces.All of them turned pale as snow at the sudden turn of events.Did someone just strike us?Levi was right…But we’re at Oakland City, the restricted area!They’re striking us midday, no less…They did not choose to strike during the night when rain poured down on us and instead chose to strike during midday, right in Oakland City.Needless to say, it was out of everyone’s expectation, a possibility that they had never once considered.Even the Dragonites had not expected the brazenness.If they had anticipated the brazen attack, they would have sent people to welcome them right at the entrance.The blind spot was that everyone thought Oakland City was safe.Nobody had expected that anyone would dare to make a move within Oakland City.However, there were people who were bold enough to strike near Oakland City’s boundaries in broad daylight.The four members of Phoenix squad cast inexplicable gazes at Levi.The man was right…He did warn us beforehand.If we had heeded his advice, our enemies would not have been able to make a move against us.We would have been able to complete the mission without a glitch, and without casualties.They had to admit that Levi was at a different level.How did he predict that there was going to be danger ahead of us?Chapter 1352The four squads deeply regretted their decision to make light of Levi’s warning.The enemies’ attack had caught them off-guard, and they sustained heavy damage.The Wolf squad and the covert sentries had sustained the most damage.Only then did everyone understand why Levi was dispatched here by the Dragonites.Despite Levi’s physical incapacitation, his mind was still as sharp as ever. He was nothing short of a brilliant military strategist.Right then, Phenix and the others felt their faces burning with shame.They had been humiliating Levi just seconds ago, only to experience the truth of his predictions.Regret was, however, a useless emotion in the face of battle.“Protect the cargo! We can’t lose it!”Drakon and Panthera rushed forward to take on the enemies.“How are the injuries?” Drakon asked.“Four men in the Wolf squad suffered mild injuries, and the covert sentries lost four out of twelve men. The other eight sentries are injured as well,” Salem replied.“Panthera, Lenix, and Phenix, watch the cargo! I’ll deal with the enemies!” Drakon ordered.Soon after, he led the remainder of the Wolf squad and the covert sentries to patrol their surroundings.A mild fog had descended over the forest, giving it a spooky feel.“Who dares to rob us in Oakland City? Show yourselves!” Drakon thundered.A rustle, and battle immediately broke out.Mask-donning men emerged from both sides, crowding Drakon and the squads.They moved as rapid as lightning—nimble, agile, and utterly deadly.After a round of fighting, the covert sentries were all dead.The four men in the Wolf squad were fortunate enough to keep their lives.Their enemies finally materialized before them, giving off murderous vibes.Yet, the real danger came from the men leading these masked underlings. They stepped forward once their lackeys cleared a path for their entrance.When the four men stepped forward, Drakon and the others gasped.“It’s you!” Phenix exclaimed in horror.The four elders smirked. “Huh, I didn’t expect anyone to recognize us after all these years.”“Brett Fender, the Mass Murderer, traitor of the Great Family of Eastford! Stan Langston, the Evil Genius who betrayed the Great Family of Westford! You’re the notorious Venomous Lord, Mikael Fisker of the Great Family of Southford. And y-you! Horatio Zedd; the Sword Tyrant ousted from the Great Family of Northford!” Phenix uttered their names in fear.As the intelligence unit of the Dragonites, the Phoenix squad was naturally aware of their identities.The four men before them had especially notorious reputations.Each one of them was crueler than the last and had done their fair share of dirty deeds.To put it lightly, they were devils who instilled fear in all who crossed their paths.They had ignored the agreement of the Four Great Families and infiltrated the commoners’ lives, wreaking havoc and bringing harm to many innocent people in Erudia.All four were wanted criminals in Erudia and labeled traitors by their own families.However, they had never been arrested thanks to their exceptional strength and skills.Efforts to capture them had instead consumed many resources.Despite this, the Dragonites’ efforts had forced the four into hiding for many years.Their reappearance at that moment, however, was wholly unexpected.It belied a more horrifying revelation about their enemy’s ability to summon these four elders out of hiding.They had, after all, slipped through the Dragonites’ grasp for many years.They would be rotting for eons in a maximum-security prison if caught.Yet, here they were, acting on someone else’s orders!Who could have this much sway over them?“We’re not their match. We can only delay them.”“Some of you go delay their advance, and the rest should stay with the cargo. We can only wait for reinforcements to arrive.”Drakon and the others had lost their will to battle once they recognized the elders.The only strategy is to delay.Mikael, on the other hand, smiled wickedly at his orders. “Hand the goods to us, and we promise to let you off alive.”Chapter 1353Mikael’s three companions laughed and added, “Don’t think of pulling any tricks up your sleeves! Resistance is futile! We can kill you all easily before your reinforcements arrive.”“Be a good boy and hand us the goods. We’re not out for blood.”They had expected it to be an easy fight.“Over my dead body! Trying to steal our cargo? You must be joking!” Drakon scoffed.Panthera roared, “That’s right! If you want to take our cargo, you’ll have to go through us.”The sixteen men in the four squads had mentally prepared themselves for a fight to the death despite realizing that they were no match for their enemies.It would be too late when the reinforcements finally arrived. Their cargo might be gone by then.It was a moment of extreme danger.Lenix complained. “We should’ve listened to Levi’s warning! None of this would’ve happened if we changed our route!”“He guessed correctly. But how could his guess be anything but pure luck?” Phenix grumbled.“If Levi was so confident, he should’ve insisted on us changing routes! He relented to our decision in the end! He wasn’t sure as well!”“It’s all Levi’s fault that we took so much damage.”Complaints abounded that instant.Levi’s well-meaning advice now painted him as the culprit for their mess.“You’re right! That was nothing but a careless comment. Plus, where is he when we need him the most? He can’t do sh*t in that wheelchair!”“He’s nothing but a burden!”“Listen up! No one is allowed to protect Levi later! I want all eyes on the cargo!” Drakon ordered.“Well, you’re headed for your graves!”“Charge!”The Four Devils led their masked underlings in battle.Drakon and his men charged as well, clashing in a fierce battle.The difference in fighting skills between the two parties was painfully obvious.Though they were neck-and-neck with the masked fighters, the threat of the Four Devils loomed over their heads.The enemy put up a strong fight, preventing Drakon and his men from escaping.In other words, death was inevitable for Drakon’s side.As their battle intensified, the four men in the Wolf squad were the first to go down, followed by three men in the Dragon squad.The Tiger and Phoenix squads collapsed eventually.Drakon, Panthera, Lenix, and Phenix were the only ones holding the fort, though all four had sustained severe injuries.“Hand us the cargo!”“Why are you still resisting when you’ve all but lost?”Brett and Horatio approached them menacingly.“Never! We won’t surrender it even if it’s destroyed!” Drakon bellowed.“Activate its self-destruction mechanism! We can’t let it fall into our enemies’ hands!”Lenix and Phenix picked up the briefcase in preparation to initiate its self-destruction.Zap!A concealed weapon had struck from nowhere at their wrists.“Argh!”Screams of agony broke out from the crowd.The briefcase fell from Lenix and Phenix’s hands.But alas, Drakon and the others had expended the last of their energy.They were easily subdued despite their attempts to stop Mikael from retrieving the briefcase.Sprawled on the ground, the surviving squad members could not even muster the energy to get up.They could only watch as Mikael picked up the briefcase with ease.We lost too quickly, and we didn’t buy enough time for reinforcements to arrive.Drakon and his men were utterly dejected as they watched the receding backs of the Four Devils.Their mission had failed miserably.“We got the goods. Let’s go!”“Did you ask for my permission before taking the goods?”A voice drifted out from within the car.Chapter 1354The Four Devils and their masked underlings were about to leave when a voice cut through the battle-worn forest.“Huh? Who’s there?” Mikael was puzzled.They stopped walking and turned in the direction of the car.Disgust and anger flashed through the eyes of the incapacitated squad members.Why are you stirring up a fuss now? Do you have a death wish or something? Our enemies are leaving already. Did you want to turn yourself into some war hero by giving them your life?“Dumb*ass!”“You got that right!”Drakon and his men grumbled furiously.Someone then flung open the car door, revealing a wheelchair-bound Levi.Mikael was shocked. “Y-you? I’ve seen you before!”“You’re Levi Garrison, the God of War!” Horatio exclaimed.Levi merely smirked.Exactly as I expected. I managed to track down Erudia’s most infamous criminals.“Why didn’t we notice him earlier?”“So what? You’re going to stop us?” Brett sneered.“No. I’ll just kill you all,” Levi declared calmly.I’ll seize both the gene therapy drug and their lives.“Pfft!”The Four Devils and their underlings burst into laughter.He’s delusional! How can this crippled a**hole kill us? In his dreams!The Four Devils had never been frightened of Levi, not even at his peak as the God of War, let alone in his current state.“He’s begging for his death!”“Dumb*ss! What a burden!”Drakon and his men were seething with anger.They were already dejected by failing the mission and losing the cargo. Levi’s seemingly stupid actions only stoked their anger.Stan scoffed. “You’re crippled; how are you going to kill us?”“Who told you I was a cripple?” Levi smiled patronizingly at them.Everyone froze in shock at his words.Doubt crept onto the expressions of the Four Devils and their underlings.Drakon and his men, on the other hand, looked at each other in disbelief.Could it be true?“Y-you-”Before the Venomous Lord could finish his sentence, Levi had stood up and alighted from the car.His steps looked much too steady for someone who was supposedly disabled.Gasps of surprise rippled through the crowd.His deceit was as unexpected as it was maddening.Nothing had been wrong with Levi’s limbs after all.It was all a set-up.Drakon and the others thought that their eyes were about to pop out of their skulls.The Dragonites’ purpose in sending Levi was now loud and clear.The Dragonites were not fools, and they would never have sent a physically challenged person on such an important assignment.Levi had recovered ages ago.At that, the Four Devils looked aghast.An identical thought crossed their minds.Multiple evils have been eliminated recently, though our sources said it was the doing of the previous Crown King.“So Levi Garrison is in tip-top health. You’ve played us all for fools!” the Venomous Lord scoffed.“How else could I lure you out of your hiding spots?” came Levi’s cheeky reply.The Four Devils seemed unperturbed despite being outmaneuvered by Levi. “Your recovery means nothing to us. Even at your peak, you could never frighten us.”“We ain’t scared of you!”“Killing you is just a matter of time.”The Four Devils had the utmost confidence in theirs and their underlings’ fighting abilities.Their lack of fear spread panic through Drakon and his men.Their little beacon of hope was gone.Even if Levi had recovered, he was no match for the Four Devils.Chapter 1355It was unwise to underestimate the Four Devils, even if Levi had been at his prime.They would not be listed as the most wanted criminals in Erudia otherwise.Their army of masked underlings posed a significant threat as well.It seemed like an impossible matchup.Levi’s death was but a foregone conclusion.Drakon and his men felt nothing but hopelessness at the situation.At the same time, they blamed themselves for their own incompetence.Levi announced, “I’ll give you two choices. First, you can kneel and surrender that briefcase. If not, I’ll kill you and take the briefcase myself! Take your pick. If I were you, I’d go with option one.”His words came as a shocker, given that he was the obvious underdog in this fight.His audacity at making his enemies choose their fate made him seem like a madman.Even Drakon and his men could not help but be dumbfounded at Levi’s behavior.Is there a screw loose in his head or something?Meanwhile, Levi’s enemies were infuriated.They had never encountered such an impudent fool before.“Such insolence! How dare you provoke us?”Steam almost billowed out of the Four Devils’ heads.“Sirs, Levi must be buying time, right? We should subdue him quickly and leave,” voiced one of the masked underlings cautiously.“You’re right; he’s buying time for reinforcements to arrive!”“Kill him! We need to leave!” the Venomous Lord ordered.In just a split second, twenty or so masked fighters charged at Levi.They were all skilled at their craft, emerging from the previous battle completely unscathed.Drakon and his men could not bear to watch the uneven fight.If anything happened to Levi, they would lose for good.Oh God, he can’t die! Everything will be gone if he dies!“You’re all dead meat!” Levi declared as he picked up a sword.In the next instant, he darted nimbly through the crowd of enemies like a flash of lightning.“Urgh!”Light glinted off of Levi’s rapidly-dancing sword.A few seconds later, Levi had charged through the crowd of twenty men and ended up before the Four Devils.It was an unbelievable sight.The masked underlings collapsed in a pool of blood, each of them sporting a fine slit on their necks.“T-this—”The Four Devils stared wordlessly at the scene, as did the surviving members of the squads.How did he kill twenty men in the blink of an eye?The four squads had fought these underlings earlier, and it had been a fair fight if not for the Four Devils joining the battle.Does that mean he could kill off the members of our squads in an instant as well? That’s horrifying! We called him a burden earlier when we’re the real burdens and crap! Our mission would be doomed to failure without Levi. We can be hopeful once more.“No wonder they call you the God of War! You’ve got some moves, kiddo! But that’s nothing compared to our experience!”“How do you plan on tackling us now?”Each of the Four Devils was a master in his own right.They were equivalent to fighting four Demon Blades at once.I’ve killed one Demon Blade before, and I can kill four at the same time. Bring it on!“Get rid of the God of War! We must retrieve that briefcase and escape quickly,” the Sword Tyrant warned.“Kill him!”The Four Devils made their move.Chapter 1356The Sword Tyrant lifted a broadsword weighing close to half a thousand pounds and brought it down upon the car Levi had been in earlier.The Mass Murderer used his iron fists as well. Between the two of them, the car had become a mangled mess of metal.The Venomous Lord and the Evil Genius did not strike this round.At the same time, Levi stood his ground and clashed against Brett’s iron fists.Crack!The force sent shudders up Brett’s arms and into his whole body.“Argh!”In the next instant, Brett was sent flying, blood gushing from his mouth.The force from Levi’s punch had obliterated his insides and had him landing roughly on the ground in a lifeless heap.Upon that, the Sword Tyrant immediately swung his broadsword at Levi, who blocked his attack with his bare arms.Clang!The broadsword had been deflected just like that.The crowd held their breaths at the utterly horrifying scene.Is he impenetrable? What’s in his bones? How is this humanly possible? How can a sharp and heavy broadsword leave no injuries upon him?Even Horatio himself was stunned.His broadsword had been forged from the strongest of metals, and it was simply inconceivable that Levi could have blocked that attack.Just as Horatio wanted to strike again, he realized that he could not lift his broadsword.There was an immense weight on his broadsword, which turned out to be Levi’s bare fists.Crack!With one punch, Levi broke the broadsword in half.“What the f*ck?”Drakon and his men were going mad.This is unbelievable!Levi picked up one-half of the broken broadsword and brought it down on Horatio’s head, ending his life mercilessly.Seeing that, the Venomous Lord and the Evil Genius panicked.“Let’s scram! We’re not his match!”The Venomous Lord picked up the briefcase and made a run for it.Meanwhile, the Evil Genius threw a contraption in Levi’s direction to slow him down.The contraption exploded once it landed on the ground, engulfing the area in flames.In their rush to escape, neither had paid attention to Levi’s whereabouts.However, the next time they saw Levi was when the latter was standing in front of them.“You can’t harm me with your contraptions at that sort of speed!”Slap!Levi slapped the Evil Genius and sent him flying.The Venomous Lord had a head start, but Levi was faster and kicked him to the ground.The Venomous Lord may be a master of poisons, but his fighting skills were average.One kick from Levi crippled him.He could not move even if he wanted to.Levi grabbed the briefcase from him before he could do anything else.“You may have gotten your hands on that briefcase, but I’ve covered its surface in poison. You’re dead meat!” The Venomous Lord scoffed.Levi smiled. “Oh, is it?”Waving his hand, he displayed the invisible gloves he had been wearing.F*ck! He came prepared!His preparation aside, Levi had long become immune to a variety of poisons after his torture at the hands of the Blood King Palace.The Venomous Lord and the Evil Genius were both dumbfounded, as were Drakon and his men.The Dragonites had never successfully captured the Four Devils, yet Levi had defeated them like it was nothing.Just how strong is Levi? Wasn’t he poisoned and injured? Why is he even stronger than before? Was it an injury or an improvement?Levi then dragged the Venomous Lord and the Evil Genius before him.“Whose orders are you under? I’ll spare your lives if you answer me,” Levi demanded.Chapter 1357“We won’t tell you anything.”“Erudia is bound for destruction. You’ll all be dead!”The Venomous Lord and the Evil Genius smiled evilly as they secretly chewed on the poisonous pill they had each hidden in their mouths.Barely a minute later, they vomited blood, and their eyes rolled back in their heads.It was an ugly death.They had chosen to take their own lives instead of exposing their leader.“Damn it!” Levi pounded the ground in frustration.Poisons and gadgetry were the most unpredictable foes.If they had set their minds to death, it was almost impossible to stop them.Levi then approached Drakon and the surviving squad members on the ground.Their faces were painted with awe and disbelief.Drakon apologized to Levi immediately. “We were wrong to treat you that way! But couldn’t you show your hand earlier? Why did you strike after we were injured?”Everyone stared at Levi in anticipation of his reply.Why did he wait? If he had struck earlier, there would be fewer injuries.Levi scoffed. “I warned you, but none of you would listen. Seeing as you’re adults, you should bear the consequences of your decisions!”“I-I-” Everyone stuttered.If they had paid heed to his advice and changed their route, they would not have run into the Devils and their skilled underlings.Their men would have been alive and well.Levi was right; it was all their fault. They would bear the burden of the blame for the rest of their lives.The reinforcements arrived shortly after.The Dragonites heaved sighs of relief when they saw the briefcase secure in Levi’s hands.“Thank God we arranged for you to follow them!”Levi, however, shook his head in resignation. “They’re all dead, though. I didn’t manage to get any clues from them.”“The mission is still a success. Please don’t blame yourself!”“We would like to pay our respects to the Crown King!”With that, the Dragonites kneeled before Levi.“W-what?”“Crown King? He’s the Crown King?”“Sh*t! The mysterious Crown King is Levi Garrison?”Drakon and his men were dumbstruck.This was the wildest thing they had ever heard.Levi Garrison and the Crown King being one and the same? Unimaginable!The Dragonites, as always, were not fools. They arranged for Levi to tag along instead of Minka or Winsor because Levi was the strongest of them all.“He’s not a burden or a cripple. He’s the freaking Crown King!”The revelation was shocking.Drakon and his men deeply regretted every insult that had come out of their mouths earlier. At that point, only death might be an equivalent punishment.“Crown King, we have wronged you!”“We dare not beg for your forgiveness!”“We would like to thank you, Crown King. Without you, our mission would have failed!”Drakon and his men were near tears at that point as they apologized profusely to Levi.Ignoring them, Levi approached the masked underlings on the ground.The reinforcements from the Dragonites followed his lead. “They’re our only lead for now!”There was nothing to be gleaned from the Four Devils.Waving his arm, Levi gestured for a few Dragonites to remove their enemies’ masks.When they made out the faces beneath the masks, everyone gasped, including Levi.“T-this-”Chapter 1358Underneath the masks were disfigured faces, each more horrifying than the next.Scars marred each of their faces in such grotesque patterns that they were beyond recognition.Even the most advanced facial recognition technologies would not be able to identify them.“They must’ve worn the masks to conceal their scars, and the scars, in turn, prevented anyone from ever uncovering their true identities!”“Their identities would still be secure even after capture or murder!”“What a cautious organization!”Levi drew a sharp breath. “It’s horrifying.”His sentiment was shared by the rest.This organization was much scarier than they had imagined.It was no wonder they had not left a single trace behind over the years.Their vigilance had made it impossible for a slip-up.The traitors like the Venomous Lord might be showy, but they would rather die than expose their organization’s secrets.The extremities of their discretion were admirable.“I’d like to get my hands on these people!” Levi’s eyes flashed with interest.One of the Dragonites expressed his concern. “That won’t be an easy feat. The Four Great Families and other powerful factions had an agreement to stay out of the commoners’ lives, yet Erudia still suffered from multiple calamities under this organization. If anything, their movements have become more convenient and easily concealed!”Levi smiled. “In that case, they’ll pop up more frequently. Those are opportunities for us to track them down!”“You’re right! No wonder you’re the Crown King!” a few of the Dragonites exclaimed.“Fret not, as long as they’re still around, I swear on my name to hunt them down!” Levi declared.His imposing demeanor elicited respect and shame from Drakon and his men.He’s nothing short of a national hero! No wonder they call him the God of War and the Crown King!“How important is this gene therapy drug anyway?” Levi suddenly asked.The Dragonites launched into a lengthy explanation. “This gene therapy drug is the main ingredient for a revolutionary elixir! It’s a product of modern biotechnology and Erudia’s traditional remedies, made with the finest and rarest of ingredients. I’m not exaggerating, but it can bring one back from the brink of death. It was developed precisely for use in life-and-death situations.”This got a smile out of Levi. “Revival, you say?”It’s probably stronger than Winsor and Minka’s elixirs.“That’s right! Well, revival is pushing it a bit. But it’s a guaranteed lifesaver in crucial moments. It can extend one’s lifespan as well. Our results indicate that terminal patients can survive for at least three more years after consuming this drug. Healthy individuals will see their lifespans extended by seven to eight years.”Now Levi understood why people were clamoring over this gene therapy drug.It’s literally a revival drug.“Once it’s released, it’ll be distributed as a reward to those who have contributed significantly to Erudia.”“As the Crown King, you will receive the drug as well! You’re more than deserving of it,” came the Dragonites’ reassurance.Hearing that, Levi smiled in response.I can give the drug to my mother and family. It’ll save them during dangerous situations. That’s a worry off my chest!Meanwhile, in a manor in the neighboring city of Fairlake City, a man asked sternly, “What? The mission failed?”Chapter 1359The man who had spoken wore a Kuro Dragon mask, masking his features entirely.His anger was, however, palpable.“Impossible! The Dragonites may be strong, but they’re no match for the Four Devils! How could they fail?” The crowd was perplexed.The man in the Kuro Dragon mask said, “I heard that they arranged for the Crown King to escort the entourage.”“What? The Crown King?”“I’ll give this to them. I didn’t expect the Dragonites to have the Crown King escort their precious cargo. Only they would’ve thought of such a plan!”Kuro Dragon sighed. “I didn’t expect it either. He must be insanely strong if he defeated the Four Devils. Luckily we didn’t leave any evidence behind.”“Sir, Prince William of Zarain wants to know if we got the drug.”“Tell him we failed,” Kuro Dragon replied darkly.The royalty’s reply came quickly. “Prince William said we can get what we want if we impress him with other means.”“How about the deaths of a few people?” Kuro Dragon asked.“Huh? Who?”The crowd was curious.“Only someone as stupid as Tenichi would think of killing Levi Garrison! What’s the point? He’s nothing but trash.”“We need to go for the ones who are still in active service! Let’s go after Winsor and Minka and gift their heads to Prince William. He’ll appreciate the gesture, I’m sure of it!”“Good idea!”The suggestion quickly gained traction among the crowd.Kuro Dragon smirked. “Alright, here are my orders. Our next operation is to hunt the Gods of War, and the targets are Minka and Winsor.”Levi, on the other hand, returned to North Hampton that very day.Even so, Minka’s guards had not noticed his return.“North, bring me to the Lopez family residence. I want to visit Evie and Zoey.”Levi missed them dearly, and he could care less about Cora’s restraining order, even if it came from the Great Family of Westford.He would not let anyone in this world tie him down.North Sky Lord sent Levi to the Lopez family residence quickly.Forlevia was playing near the front door. Once she saw Levi, she pounced into his arms.“Daddy!”Levi cradled his daughter lovingly.“Did you miss Daddy?”“Yes!”Forlevia planted a small kiss on Levi’s cheek.She continued excitedly, “I knew Daddy would visit Mommy and me soon!”Her commotion attracted the attention of everyone at home.“What’s going on?”The first person who arrived was Melanie Lopez.At the sight of Levi, Melanie roared, “Levi Garrison! How dare you show up here? Put Evie down this instant! Are you ignoring grandma’s restraining order? You don’t have the right to visit Evie or Zoey!”Levi gave her the cold shoulder and continued hugging his daughter.“If you don’t put Evie down this instant—”Melanie rushed toward him in a fit of anger, planning to grab Forlevia from his arms.But before she could do anything, North Sky Lord had planted himself before her and grabbed her wrist, stopping her advance.“Let me go! Don’t you know who I am?”The Lopez family had become one of the most prominent families in Erudia, stronger even than the Garrison clan in Oakland City.Melanie’s arrogance had ballooned to unimaginable proportions as a result.She treated Erudia like her personal playground, and everyone else was beneath her.“Like I care!” North Sky Lord sneered.“Remove your hand right now, or you’re dead!” Melanie screamed.North Sky Lord shoved her away in response.Once she had regained her bearings, Melanie bellowed, “Levi Garrison is here! And he’s trying to take Evie away!”Chapter 1360Melanie’s orders caused a hubbub in the Lopez family residence.A horde of people rushed out, supporting Cora in their midst.Several ultimate class and God class warriors from the Great Family of Westford flanked Cora as well.“Levi Garrison! You have the gall showing up here to meet Evie! Have you no respect for the restraining order?”“You’re looking for trouble!”Henry and Fabian were vocal about their disdain for Levi.“We need to teach him a lesson. He was lucky Enyo was here the last time around. Let’s see how he plans on escaping this time!”In no time, Shaun had his men surround Levi and North Sky Lord to stop them from escaping.Aaron scoffed and said, “I heard you’re back for Zoey now that Enyo is gone.”Caitlyn added, “Levi’s always been shrewd. He must be back to gain Zoey’s favor because of the Lopez family’s immense power.”Harry, on the other hand, stroked his beard thoughtfully and said, “You’re right. If we’re comparing family backgrounds, Enyo’s family is nothing compared to the Lopez family! Levi’s naturally trying to bask in our family’s glory.”Nonetheless, Levi seemed indifferent in the face of the Lopez family’s insults.All his attention was on Forlevia.“Are you ignoring my words? I will never let you meet Evie and her mother until you’ve satisfied our standards!” Cora bellowed.Composing herself, she asked, “What is your current status?”“I’m Evie’s father and Zoey’s husband!”“Don’t try to crack jokes with me! I’m asking the status you’re bearing on this visit!” Cora fumed.Levi replied, “I am a citizen of Erudia, and I come bearing their support. I am a representative of Erudia!”His meaning was straightforward enough. As the Crown King, he represented Erudia and its people.“Haha! I’m a citizen of Erudia too, and a representative as well. Just cut the crap already!”“What a loser!”The Lopez family’s opinion of him fell by the second.“Insolence! How dare you tout your nonsense before me? Are you demeaning the Great Family of Westford?” Cora was infuriated.Just as a fight looked inevitable, Zoey burst out from one of the rooms and broke the tension.She ran toward Levi and took Forlevia away from him.“Zoey!” Levi shouted.Zoey paused for a brief moment before running into the house with Forlevia, ignoring Levi’s plea.She had not forgiven Levi for what had happened with Enyo before.“I—” Levi mumbled to himself in frustration.That Minka is nothing but bad news. She affected my plans and created a rift in my relationship with Zoey. What on earth is she trying to achieve?To this day, Levi could not think of a logical explanation.With one last longing glance, Levi resigned himself to the fact that he at least saw both Forlevia and Zoey.“North, let’s go!”North Sky Lord then prepared to wheel Levi out at his command.“Hold up! Do you think you can saunter into the Lopez family residence as and when you please? You disrespected Cora’s restraining order. How can we face the public if we let you off the hook without an appropriate punishment? What will people think of the Great Family of Westford?” Shaun roared.At that, a few warriors immediately blocked Levi’s exit.“You were lucky that Enyo protected you that day. I let you off for her sake. Since she’s not here, there’s no escape!” Cora glared at Levi.An explosive battle was about to begin.