Turning his head, Felix noticed two Rolls-Royce Phantoms. The vehicles immediately attracted the attention of all the pedestrians."Can't get through?" he muttered to himself, thinking that these were probably reinforcements called by Tom. Without any further thought, he entered the clinic, not wanting to be the center of attention outside.Sure enough, as he entered, the two cars stopped just outside the clinic, and bodyguards wearing white gloves stepped out to open the back doors. Out came a woman.She was petite but had long legs, and her black, tight-fitting outfit added a touch of allure. Billy, who had originally intended to get back to the wreath business, took one glance at the woman and decided not to return to his flower shop.The woman walked into the clinic alone. When Felix saw her, he immediately realized, just like Billy, that she wasn't from Dragonia."Are you an Astorian? Can I help you?"The woman stopped and greeted Felix respectfully. "Dr. Zeller, my name i
"Get lost! If you're that concerned, go take care of it yourself," Felix said.Seeing Felix about to leave, Billy quickly picked up the box and put it away."I'm here to give you a piece of advice. The auction starts the day after tomorrow. Don't cause any trouble! Let's put it this way. You should know about the Golden Prime Auction, right?"Since it was about something important, Felix sat back down. "Yeah, and what's the connection?""Exactly! They're backed by the same force. The Golden Prime Auction is publicly known as the grandest auction in Dragonia. It attracts a lot of important people every time. "But the auction happening the day after tomorrow is for things that cannot be sold in the open. The items range widely, and many of them are even illegal."The fact that both were backed by the same group made Felix curious. "Are you planning to tell me who's behind it?"Billy nodded. "Yeah. Otherwise, I'd be worried you'd get yourself into trouble. Both these auctions are
Felix stood frozen, looking at Xena in disbelief. If it weren't for his senses, he would have thought someone was impersonating her.The matter of the Dragonspine had been known only to Gerald and his fellow apprentices. No one else knew about it. The only outsider who knew about it was the mysterious Billy. No one else could possibly know about it.Yet, Xena had just uttered the word "Dragonspine". How could he not be shocked?"It seems it's true, then."From Felix's expression, Xena got her confirmation and gestured for him to sit down. "You don't need to make excuses to pretend because I don't know much, either. In fact, I don't even know what the Dragonspine really is."Felix let out a bitter laugh and sat down on the couch. "Xena, I really can't tell you anything, but how do you know about it?"Xena pointed at the air and said, "I was told by the higher-ups because the headquarters has a piece of the Dragonspine."What? The headquarters had a piece of Dragonspine? Felix w
"Mira, is that you?" Felix asked."Yes. I also learned by chance that the headquarters has a piece of the Dragonspine. After thinking it over, I realized the only way to obtain it was through this method. You won't blame me, right?"Mira was the legendary chief commander at the headquarters, so it made sense that she could obtain such information and take action accordingly."I won't blame you. After all, there really was no other way."Mira continued, "Although it's only for half a year, you need to be prepared. Over the past year, Dragonia has had many unexplainable strange occurrences. Ordinary people don't know because the headquarters has suppressed the information to avoid panic. "During your six-month term, the headquarters will definitely exploit your full value. Any task assigned will require your utmost focus. Do you understand?"Hearing the concern in Mira's voice, Felix was deeply grateful."Yes. Don't worry, Mira. Since I made a promise, I will definitely do my bes
Felix's neck veins bulged, and he glared at Tom with fury, wanting nothing more than to flay him alive."You beast! These are five lives you're responsible for!" To frame him, five people had to die. If the situation hadn't escalated so much, he would've rushed at Tom without a second thought.However, Tom just sat down casually, a smile still plastered on his face. "Indeed, five lives were lost, but what does that have to do with me? Didn't you hear them? They said it was you, the quack doctor, who killed them. You sure know how to make wild accusations."Crossing his legs, Tom's smile slowly faded. "Aren't you quite something? I told you not to save Kurt, but you didn't listen. You even used a bit of your martial power to push me out. "Now, do you see the consequences of provoking me? Soon, the families of these five will come, and then we'll see what you do."Felix stood there, stunned. For the first time, he encountered someone as ruthless as Tom, who didn't even give the v
"Look at these origami figures. Don't they look so real? Are there any other shops that have the same quality?" Billy remarked.More than a dozen origami figures were sitting in Floral Wreath Boutique. Tom instinctively glanced over and was shocked. The origamis seemed to be alive! Some appeared to blink at him, and some even took a step forward. Even though it was broad daylight and the outside bustled with noise, his scalp tingled with fear.He turned around and was about to run away when three origamis blocked him. Billy's words rang in Tom's ears."You were still in diapers when I started playing! Send over 500 thousand dollars in cash tomorrow. Otherwise, I'll send origami figures to your house and play with you every day!" Billy threatened.Tom repeatedly gulped, finally realizing that Billy was definitely not someone he could provoke. Billy was someone who had surpassed being a martial artist! Regardless of whether these origami figures were real or an illusion, Tom deci
"What? Who do you think you are? You can see the Warlord of Thunder with just an ID? What an absolute joke!" Landon bellowed.As Landon complained, Axel had already taken the ID from Felix. His eyes widened in an instant, and he saluted to Felix."Sir!" When Landon saw this, he snatched the ID away in disbelief. His hands began to tremble, and he quickly saluted before returning the ID respectfully."I apologize, sir!" Damn, Felix was actually a Dragon Knight! An admiral-level Dragon Knight at that! His title was much higher than theirs."Notify the Warlord of Thunder, and I'll go with you. Don't worry. I won't make this difficult for you."Almost as soon as Felix was taken to the car, Luna arrived. When she saw Felix leaving, she didn't get out of the car. Her frown grew deeper, and she said coldly, "Go back! I want to know what happened to Dr. Zeller as quickly as possible!"Felix had finally agreed to treat her grandfather. However, now that he had been taken away, this wa
All of a sudden, Luna walked into Tranquil Clinic. "Dr. Zeller," she called out.Felix glanced up and asked, "Did you solve the issue?"From the look in her eyes, he could tell something had happened."It was just a small favor since I happened to know you. I wanted to bring over the person who framed you, but unfortunately, I wasn't able to. Please forgive me."Felix smiled. "It's alright. You've helped me this time, so I owe you a favor."If this were the old Felix, he wouldn't have cared. But now, he had another identity—an admiral.The deeper and longer his entanglement in this, the worse it would become. Thus, Luna's help this time was of deep significance."Dr. Zeller, that isn't right. I'll owe you a lot if you're willing to treat my grandfather. How can you owe me one?"Felix stood up and said seriously, "Let's put it this way. The things your grandfather did in Dragonia are worth my help. Even if I were to thank you on behalf of the children in the slums, I still owe y
Felix had clearly found Holt's weak spot. These guys were so desperate to extend their lives that they turned the entire Aquamarinus into a breeding ground. Obviously, they were terrified of death. As long as there was even the slightest chance of survival, they'd take it.And sure enough, Holt immediately agreed. He pulled out some kind of device and flew off, clearly contacting his comrades."But even if I agreed," Holt said, "the three of us split up and searched in different directions. Even if they rush over, they won't make it until tomorrow."The fear in his eyes was obvious, so much so that Felix couldn't help but laugh."How interesting," Felix said. "You made a deal with the Ant Queen, right? Couldn't she at least give you something to help you move freely through Desolated Lands at night?"Holt shot him a bitter smile. "The Ant Queen's children—the soldier ants—are born hunters. That instinct can't be erased. And honestly, we've never needed to go out at night anyway."
Lumen flew out and quickly returned. Felix's expression eased completely, and with a step, he vanished from where he stood."Chasing me was fun last time, huh? Did you think it'd go the same this time?" he asked.When he reappeared, someone was already lying on the ground about ten yards ahead. It was a figure fully shrouded in a gray robe, a man named Holt Bovington.That was Felix holding back. Otherwise, Lumen's previous strike could've shattered Holt's soul on the spot."Felix Zeller? It really is you!" Holt's voice was full of shock. Whatever he'd planned to do was already too late. His soul had taken a devastating blow, and he no longer had the strength to fight."Yeah, it's me. Just like I suspected, you people really aren't all that strong when it comes to soul power."Felix had spared his life because he wanted answers."If you answer a few questions honestly, I'll let you live. Even with your soul badly damaged, I assume someone who knows about Nine Flames and Desolate
Three months later, deep within a mountain on Aquamarinus, a meeting was taking place. Who would've imagined palace-like structures hidden within the mountain itself?In one of the chambers, a sky-blue dome adorned the ceiling. Beneath it, three figures in gray robes sat cross-legged, their bodies cloaked in shadow. Their faces were completely obscured."I went to see the Ant Queen yesterday. There's definitely something wrong.""Enough with the vague talk. Be specific.""In just three months, the Ant Queen has lost millions of her children. Do you even understand what that means?"The atmosphere shifted as all three took a sharp breath. A long silence followed before one finally spoke, "Perhaps our earlier theory is right. Is someone hunting soldier ants in Desolated Lands at night?""It has to be. How else do you explain millions of casualties? At this rate, we're down to just a million soldier ants across the entire planet. If this keeps up, they'll be wiped out in a month. An
"I didn't expect you to be a doctor, too. Thanks," Myles said, but then suddenly froze. His mind started racing.Wait a minute! He took down a tiger of True Blood Realm. On top of that, he was extremely skilled in medicine. That could only mean…"You figured out who I am?" Felix asked with a smile, trying to put Myles at ease. Despite that, Myles couldn't hide his fear. "You're Felix Zeller?""That's right. Judging by your reaction, I take it I've become a traitor to The Recovery Association? Or maybe some kind of unforgivable villain?"The air grew a bit awkward, and Myles shot him a strained smile."Not exactly… It's just that you took down the Flame Monarch. That's kind of hard to wrap my head around."His expression shifted again."Actually, everyone's still pretty confused. When we woke up this morning, every city, town, and even the smallest villages received a message. Five days from now, the Flame Monarch is holding a Flame Ceremony."Felix paused, frowning. "What's t
With Lumen and Indigo attacking and the Infinite Shield defending, Felix held his ground. Occasionally, he cast minor spells that barely consumed any soul power. Even as the monsters surged toward him like a tidal wave, not one of them could so much as scratch him.Feeling the steady stream of energy flooding into him, Felix grinned. If things kept going like this, there was a high chance he'd break through to the next major soul realm—Soul Overlord Realm.If he could level up again during the elimination rounds, his odds of winning the whole thing would increase significantly. Especially since Soul Overlord Realm required soul enhancement, it was a whole different league compared to Aetherium Realm.Once he hit Soul Overlord Realm, he was confident he'd be able to go toe-to-toe in a soul battle with the powerful figure who had chased him during dusk.That guy didn't dare appear in Desolated Lands at night, which likely meant his soul wasn't strong. In that case, Felix might actual
The sun had already begun to set. After fleeing in a panic, Felix had no idea if there was even a single place ahead that could shield him from the coming darkness.A few minutes later, the presence chasing him within his domain disappeared. Logically, the pursuer should've caught up in less than ten minutes, but they gave up. Still, Felix didn't relax for a second. The darkness was about to fall, and that could only mean two things. Either the pursuer wasn't confident they could survive the desolate night themselves, or they assumed there was no flame nearby and Felix was as good as dead.Either way, this was the most dangerous moment yet.After sprinting several more miles, Felix finally stopped. All around him stretched a barren wasteland with no end in sight. Even though he had memorized maps to identify different areas, they were useless now. As darkness swallowed the land, all reference points vanished."Damn it! I guess I'll have to see for myself what the hell comes out i
When Eira and Luigi saw that Felix was determined to go through with it, they moved instantly. Appearing right in front of him, they dropped to their knees."Please, Felix! For the sake of all those innocent lives, stop.""If you're really set on taking this flame, then kill us first."Seeing the two of them so resolute, Felix hesitated. The lives of hundreds of thousands—maybe even millions—now hung in the balance, all dependent on one decision from him."I haven't known you for long," Eira continued. "But from the way you avenged the 200 people of Innswood Village, I know you're not someone who kills without reason. You'd never turn a blind eye to the lives of ordinary people. "Please show them mercy. They've already suffered enough."Tears streamed down her face. The purpose of The Recovery Association was clear—overthrow the Flame Monarch, destroy the Nine Flames, and return Aquamarinus to what it once was. However, when it came to principles and morals, they were unwaveri
Felix thought that Gerald's advice really was spot-on. If he hadn't achieved Extreme Mastery, he could still beat the Flame Monarch. However, his subsequent journey would have been difficult. Winning first place in the Rank-Ascending Competition to protect Earth would've been almost impossible.With a casual wave of Felix's hand, the Flame Monarch collapsed to the ground. Thankfully, no one was around to see it. Otherwise, they'd have been scared out of their minds.The most powerful being on Aquamarinus, the Flame Monarch, just got instantly wiped out by Felix. To Felix, it was like crushing an ant and required no effort at all."It's time to complete the mission," Felix said.Just like that, he vanished. His speed was insane because Nine Flames were all scattered far apart. Since travel was banned at night, he couldn't afford to waste even a second.Honestly, he was curious what it would be like to go out at night. However, after thinking it over, he decided it just wasn't worth
Under the sunlight, Innswood Village looked even lonelier. If it weren't for Felix standing in the open field, the place would've looked like a dead town. Soon, a sound broke through the silent air. A person stood 30 feet in front of Felix. It was the Flame Monarch, whom Felix had met once."I really thought you were a member of The Recovery Association and that you'd laid a trap here. But it turns out, you're really alone."Felix replied, "I am a member of The Recovery Association, but why do I need a trap to kill you?"Oh? A member of The Recovery Association? The Flame Monarch smiled. "You're really brave, you know. You're the first person in Aquamarinus who dares to face me like this. Even the leader of The Recovery Association had been in seclusion, trying to reach Heavenly Realm before facing me."I don't know where you get your confidence from."Initially, Felix wanted to attack immediately. But he still had questions to ask. "There are only the two of us here. Sinc