Sebastian smiled happily as he walked into a private room with Skylar. There were two other women seated on the couch inside, and they immediately got up to greet him when they saw him entering."Mr. Ballard! Mr. Ballard!" The two women slipped their arms through Sebastian's.He smiled at them as he said, "I didn't see the two of you inside that room just now. Skylar wants to thank me, but you twoโฆ""Mr. Ballard, we were the escorts for those men just now. This is Lina Turnor and Mimi Lozario. If you hadn't helped us, the three of us would have been in huge trouble today!" Skylar explained to Sebastian as she closed the door.Sebastian nodded and glanced at the four glasses of red wine already laid out on the table. He smiled and said, "I can see that you're fully prepared."Skylar was startled, and the other two women immediately smiled very awkwardly."Mr. Ballard, let me make you a toast," Skylar said. She picked up one of the glasses of red wine and handed it to Sebastian.S
Sebastian closed the door and chuckled as he said, "Don't worry. I won't kill you right now.""Mr. Ballard, weโฆ we were forced to do this," Lina explained quickly to him.When Sebastian had killed the three men, she had been in the room. She had seen for herself how Sebastian had tortured them to death, which was why she was now looking at Sebastian with fear in her eyes."Mr. Ballard, if you're going to kill me, I have nothing to say. I beg you, please save my family." Skylar walked over to Sebastian, looking as if she had made peace with herself. There was an apologetic, guilty look in her eyes as she said, "Mr. Ballard, did you already suspect me from the beginning?"Sebastian smiled calmly and said, "Only a bit. You were acting too enthusiastically when we've only met once."Sebastian hadn't expected Skylar to drug his wine. He had thought that Skylar would try to seduce him to get his protection. However, the moment he had sniffed the wine, his keen sense of smell had imm
Skylar nodded slightly. Sebastian heard the sound of high heels in the corridor, so he quickly lay back in his original position and closed his eyes tightly.As he had expected, the door opened in less than a minute.Mimi walked into the room and looked at Sebastian, who was still on the floor where he had fallen.When she saw that he was still unconscious, she smiled and said, "Your next task is to let him lean on you as you leave the Moonlyte Club. There'll be a black van outside. Just take him there, and that will be all you have to do."Skylar and Lina nodded quickly. They hefted the "unconscious" Sebastian onto their shoulders with some difficulty and tottered outside.In the corridor, the security guards immediately surged forward when they saw Lina and Skylar walking outside with Sebastian leaning heavily on them. Lina quickly explained that Sebastian was drunk and they were taking him back. The security guards stopped asking questions. After all, many people got dead d
Sebastian saw that he was in a spacious room that was about a thousand square feet. There were over a dozen burly men dressed in black.They all looked murderous, and their waistlines were bulging. They were probably armed with guns.Behind Sebastian, Skylar and Lina were being held on the floor by four burly men. Their eyes were filled with terror as they looked at Jeremy. On the other end of the couch, Mimi sat with her legs crossed. She fixed an icy stare at Sebastian, as if she were looking at a dead man."We meet again, Mr. Lewis. However, is this how you treat guests?" Sebastian waved his tied arm.Jeremy burst into laughter and said, "Ballard, who would've thought that you would ever be in a situation like this? I really put in everything I had to get you."His smile became increasingly more ferocious. When he saw Sebastian, he immediately thought of Jasper, who was still lying in hospital. He also remembered the slaps that he had gotten that day. Since the day he start
However, the Slaughter Gods had suddenly cut off all contact with Jeremy, which was why he had suddenly gotten the idea of legalizing all his businesses. Without the support of a powerful ally like the Slaughter Gods, Jeremy had been rather cautious.However, the Slaughter Gods had suddenly contacted him again recently, making him feel that luck was really on his side.He had been planning on becoming the top dog of Steinberg's underworld with the Slaughter Gods' help, but unfortunately, Sebastian's appearance had ruined his plan.Otherwise, both Hans and Andon might have already been murdered through the Slaughter Gods. Jeremy had finally seen an opportunity when the Moonlyte Club reopened, whereupon he immediately activated the pawns he had planted in the club.However, the result had disappointed Jeremy greatly. It hadn't posed any threat to Sebastian at all. He had had no choice but to take action and plot an elaborate scheme to lure Sebastian into his trap."I'm sure you
Sebastian couldn't help feeling relieved. If Belinda hadn't given him Purity, he wouldn't have been able to dodge Mimi's shot.Although he had vital energy to shield himself, it wouldn't be able to withstand modified bullets, which would be able to penetrate it easily!Mimi's bullets were all modified, and at such close quarters, it was even more powerful than a sniper rifle.There was a deafening sound of metal clashing against metal. The bullet ricocheted away and smashed into the glass beside them.Mimi had never dreamt that Sebastian's sword would be so hard. That bullet had been made to penetrate steel several inches thick at a distance of several feet.Just as she was in shock, she saw an icy flash cross her eyes.Right after that, Mimi held onto her throat with both hands, looking defiant. Bright red blood seeped out through her fingers.Jeremy had grabbed the opportunity to retreat to the door. He turned and smiled coldly as he said, "Sebastian, you won't be able to esca
Through a top-secret message sent to him by headquarters just a moment ago, Liam had found out that Jeremy was the most important member of the Slaughter Gods in Steinberg.Sebastian turned and said to Liam, "I'll leave him to you."Liam pulled out his gun and held it against Jeremy's head. His arm trembled, but in the end, he didn't pull the trigger.At that moment, several men in suits burst onto the third floor. One of them approached Liam and said, "Colonel, all those who resisted have been shot dead!"Liam looked at Jeremy for a long time, but in the end, he slowly put his gun down and said to the two suited men behind him, "Take him away and stop the bleeding. Don't let him die!""Yes, sir!" Jeremy laughed scornfully at Liam as he said, "Didn't you want to get revenge? Kill me! Would you dare to?"The building rang with Jeremy's wild laughter. Liam clenched his fists. He wanted to kill Jeremy more than anyone. However, as the captain of the special forces team, he could
Sebastian looked at Lina, who had fallen to the floor. There was a sheen of cold sweat on his forehead.That had been close!He had almost lost his life in that split second.It was the second time that night that he had come so close to death.Sebastian could finally feel how terrifying the Slaughter Gods were.Compared to a face-to-face battle like they'd had in the past, indiscriminate assassination was very hard to guard against. A slight slip could mean sudden death at any moment!"S-Sebโฆ Iโฆ Iโฆ Grandpaโฆ" Blood trickled out of the corner of Liam's mouth. Two men in suits hurried forward to support him."Liam!" Sebastian hurried over to him to check his injuries.Luckily, the bullet had gone through his body without injuring any of his internal organs.Liam was vomiting up blood because of the strain on the blood vessels in his abdomen that had been caused by the drag of the bullet. That was why he was bleeding.Sebastian quickly sealed Liam's acupuncture points with silve
Sebastian threw his head back in laughter. He strode forward, standing in the center of the hall, and said coldly. "Ungrateful? How could you have the audacity to say such a thing?"Even if I'm surrounded by enemies, you Ballards can forget about making me submit! It's just death, after all. If I even blink, then I won't call myself a man!"Everyone there stared at Sebastian."How dare that brat be so cocky? If he's not punished, it'll be a disgrace to our family rules!""He should be given the death penalty!""It'll be a disaster if we just let him be, and it'll only bring trouble for our family. Please give the order, and we'll kill him at once!"The entire hall was in an uproar. Even Preston, who had been speaking up for Sebastian and Samson, sighed in resignation.Since Sebastian had already made his stance clear, Preston couldn't help even if he wanted to.Sebastian had roused the anger of everyone there, and Arnaud had closed his eyes and wasn't saying anything. He was cl
Sebastian was just about to step forward when Samson hastily waved a hand at him and said, "Sebastian, the grudges of the Ballard family from over ten years ago have nothing to do with you. Don't get involved!""Butโ"Sebastian's gaze sharpened as he turned to look at Milton. There was an icy glint in his eyes. Samson shook his head slightly at Sebastian. The Ballard Estate had at least ten experts at the eighth level of the Eldoria realm. At Sebastian's current level, trying to fight them would only bring him big trouble."Sebastian, one must learn how to adapt to the situation," Samson whispered into his ear using voice projection. "Today, I will exchange my legs for your and Whitney's freedom. Think of it as a payment for what I owe you and your mother."Sebastian clenched his fists tightly. He hated himself for being too weak. He couldn't even protect his own family in a place like the Ballard Estate, where many experts were gathered.However, he would never allow anyone to
"Do you accept it, Samson?" Arnaud asked harshly when he saw that Preston hadn't said anything else. He turned to look directly at Samson.Samson smiled bitterly and turned to look at Sebastian before raising his head to look at Arnaud, who was sitting high above them. He said, "Uncle Arnaud, I was the reason for everything that happened. I wish to ask you not to trouble Sebastian.""What are you talking about?" Preston was agitated. He stood up again and yelled, "There must still be an investigation about who was right and who was wrong. Why should they break your legs?"As he spoke, his eyes blazed with fury. He looked at the thin old man and said furiously, "Milton, you old bastard! How can you be so shameless at your age? Tell me! Did you embellish the story to Arnaud?""Uncle Preston!" Samson stopped him quickly and sighed slightly. "Forget it. It's my fault for bringing such huge trouble upon our family back then."I admit that I have let our family down. Since imprisoning m
As the man in the black robe yelled, the entire hall fell silent at once. The thin old man threw the black-robed old man a disgruntled look, but he returned obediently to his seat.Once the noise had died down, Preston stepped forward and swept an icy gaze over the crowd who were present. "You call yourself the elders of the family?"The monument of our ancestral dragon is right in front of you. How could you bully two young members of the family in front of it? Don't you feel any shame?"Besides, how dare you speak before Arnaud does?"After the harsh scolding they received from Preston, no one in the crowd dared to protest. Sebastian nodded involuntarily. It appeared that Preston did have influence in the Ballard family. At least no one had interrupted his scolding, including Arnaud and the man in the black robe.Preston huffed angrily and bowed to Arnaud, who sat in the middle. "Arnaud, I've brought Samson and Sebastian!"Preston went over to the chair next to the black-robe
"Sebastian, I won't be going in. Remember, don't say anything without being spoken to, and don't be impulsive!" Andreas said softly in Sebastian's ear when they reached the door to the hall. He then walked over to the crowd, which was packed on both sides of the hall.Samson and Preston walked into the hall without any change in expression. Sebastian hesitated for a moment before hurrying to catch up.When they reached the entrance, the two old men reached out to stop them and said to Preston, who was in the lead, "Preston, I'm afraid that it wouldn't be a good idea for you to go in. Everyone knows that you're biased toward Samson's family. If you get into an argument with Arnaud, thenโ""Nonsense!" Preston yelled furiously. He spoke in a menacing tone to the two old men. "Don't try those tricks with me. Today, I'm going to be the voice of reason. Who among you can do anything to me?"With that, he pushed them aside and strode into the hall.The two old men gazed after his ret
The Ballard Estate's resources were unfathomable as it was. Could Isabella's family be even more powerful than theirs?Sebastian clearly remembered that both he and Samson were under the Sacred Medicine Society. They even had the same mentor.The Sacred Medicine Society was above all the other mystic martial arts sects. Even the sect leaders of the Nine Sects were very respectful toward his mentor.If Samson really was from the same sect as Sebastian, then his mentor had clearly been unable to save him. Wouldn't that mean that the Sacred Medicine Society was no match for the Ballards?Wouldn't that mean that Isabella's family was an even greater entity?"If my mother's family is really that powerful, why couldn't they rescue my father? There would also be no reason to let me join the Sacred Medicine Society either, right?" Sebastian asked probingly. It seemed as if Andreas had never even thought about such questions. He smiled and shook his head. "You probably don't know about a
As they stepped out of the courtyard gate, Samson suddenly turned and lowered his voice as he said to Sebastian, "I didn't treat you and your mother well. Please don't hold it against me."Sebastian felt even more conflicted. After everything he had been through, he knew very well that there were times when one really had no choice. When Samson saw that Sebastian was looking at him with a conflicted expression, he patted him on the shoulder and gave him a warm smile. Then he took a token from Preston and walked out of the yard.They followed Preston as he walked toward the east, where there was a majestic-looking building."Why are you helping me?" Sebastian suddenly turned and asked Andreas in a low voice. Andreas glanced at him and gave him a long, cryptic smile. "Do you think I'm helping you? I'm helping myself while doing so!""Oh?" Sebastian looked at Andreas in confusion, his brow knitted. Even Rexton had mentioned that Andreas was in Arnaud's favor. Why would he need t
When Rexton and the others had gone, Preston turned to look at Samson and said irritatedly, "You little rascal. Would I ever hurt you?"Besides, you've been here in isolation for ten years. Why hasn't your temper changed at all? Couldn't you show me some respect in front of all those people?"Samson glanced at Preston but didn't answer.Preston huffed and ignored him. He turned and looked Sebastian up and down instead."Hey, kiddo. Over ten years have passed in just the blink of an eye. You've probably forgotten me. I even gave you candy back then! Come over here and call me Great Uncle Preston!"Sebastian looked at him in surprise. It was true that he didn't have much of an impression of what had happened over ten years ago. However, he could tell from what Preston had said and done that his attitude toward Sebastian's family was completely different from Rexton and the others.Beside Sebastian, Andreas kept shooting him meaningful looks. Sebastian finally smiled and said, "Hell
Although the old man looked as if he was over 60 years old, his expression was sharp and lively, and his skin was smooth as a baby's. It gave him a youthful air.Even the severely injured apprentices all scrambled up from the ground when they saw him. They hastily bowed and said, "Greetings, Great Uncle Preston!"Even Rexton had no choice but to suppress his anger. He bowed sullenly to the old man and said, "Greetings, Uncle Preston."Preston Ballard glanced at Rexton and turned to shout angrily at the apprentices, "If I hadn't come, were you planning to tear the Ballard Estate apart? Look at all of you! Get out of here right now!"Despite the scolding they had been subjected to, none of them dared to protest. They all lowered their heads and slunk out of the yard. Preston glared angrily at them as they went and snorted. "What an embarrassment to the family!"Then he smiled slightly and looked at Samson and Sebastian as he asked, "Samson, do you have anything to say?"Samson lo