Semua Bab Last Man Standing: Bab 241 - Bab 250

"Hello!" The Judge offered a subdued smile."And how may I call you three?" Jazzy mirrored the smile."This gentleman is Master Howard," The Judge said, nodding toward Howard."Hello!" Jazzy beamed once more, approached Howard, and extended her right hand, adding, "Welcome to our establishment."Her eyes briefly scanned Howard, catching a hint of something extraordinary.The subtle yet unmistakable air of nobility about Howard immediately struck her as a sign that he was no ordinary man."Nice to meet you, Jazzy!" Howard greeted, shaking her hand with a warm smile."Master Howard, the Velvet Elegant you've selected is our restaurant's signature, and it requires a special touch in brewing to preserve its full flavor," Jazzy explained, signaling the woman in the red to place the wine set down."If Master Howard doesn't mind, I'd be happy to pour the wine for you all. What do you think?""Much appreciated, Jazzy!" Howard replied, still smiling."It's my pleasure, Master Howard,"

As the shock subsided, a creeping sense of unease began to take hold in their hearts.The fact that these guys knew they were tangling with the Dark Shady Cartel and still showed up meant they were not just on some foolish suicide mission.There was something else—neither Howard nor his buddies gave off even a hint of an energy vibe. That left two options: Either they were total outsiders to the Martial Arts scene, or they were on a whole other level.The smart money was on option two."I gotta say, I'm dying to know who you are," Darius said, his brow furrowed with a mix of respect and frustration. "To thumb your nose at the Dark Shady Cartel like this... Impressive."Howard cut him off, "I'm not a patient man. You've got sixty seconds to think it over. And when that minute's up, whether you leave here in one piece... Well, that's up in the air."With a sharp inhale, Darius' eyes flashed dangerously. "Alright then, show me what you've got!"He leaped up from the couch, lunging

Wynter Rogers, known to her associates in the Dark Shady Cartel simply as Ms. Rogers, was a figure of intrigue to all who knew her."Thank you, Mr. Zavola!" Wynter's smile was enchanting as she gracefully sipped her wine."Ms. Rogers, I'm counting on your continued attention to that project you looked into for me," the privileged young man said, finishing his drink with a flourish."Mr. Zavola, you'll have your results in three days," Wynter assured him with another of her captivating smiles."I'm in your debt!" he said, his eyes sparkling with anticipation."No thanks necessary, Mr. Zavola!" Wynter replied, her laughter light and easy.Suddenly, the rhythm of approaching footsteps broke the hum of conversation. An elderly gentleman and a middle-aged man, flanked by a few attendants, made their way through the crowd."Please excuse me for a moment," Wynter said to those around her, excusing herself with a polite nod before moving to greet the newcomers."Mr. Lindsey, to what do

"Move it, you're not involved," the Judge said commandingly, making his way toward Wynter."But you..." Cimorene was not ready to back down.He was cut off mid-sentence as the Judge's wrist flicked, and the Cold Moon Saber appeared in his hand. A chilling flash passed by Cimorene, and the table next to him was cleaved in half.Cimorene shivered, panic-stricken. His whole body shook, a clammy sweat breaking out along his back.His fear came not just from the Judge's formidable moves, but from the sight of the curved blade Howard wielded.The Cold Moon Saber, its handle crafted from the finest platinum, was the signature weapon of the elite Shadow Sect Five Blades. He was one of the Shadow Sect's five district governors, his rank equal to that of his boss's boss.However, what really sent shivers down his spine was the inkling he had about Howard's true identity.Who else but that mythical big shot could command the loyalty of the Shadow Sect Five Blades as his personal guard?"I

"What... What did you do to me?"Wynter's body shook with fear as she realized she could not summon her inner strength."Calm down. I've just temporarily blocked your cultivation base," Howard said calmly. "To stop you from taking the easy way out."He knew all too well that the Dark Shady Cartel's assassins were programmed for suicide rather than capture.He still had to pry the truth about an incident from five years ago from her, and he was not about to let her slip away that easily."What are you planning?" Wynter's voice faltered, a hint of realization in her tone.She had a hunch that Howard's pursuit was not solely because she belonged to the Dark Shady Cartel."I need some answers from you," Howard replied."What... What do you want to know?" Wynter's suspicion intensified."Remember the Ziegler family from Mendorra, the one from five years back?" Howard said, his voice calm and detached."What!?" Wynter's whole body jolted. "You... Who are you?""Oh, I didn't introd