Semua Bab Last Man Standing: Bab 581 - Bab 590

"Sorry to intrude, Master Howard. We didn't mean to be so sudden. Our deepest apologies," Zayden said, taking a deep breath before bowing respectfully to Howard.The call he had gotten was straightforward. His boss had not given an order, just a heads-up. The message was clear: if he valued his life, he would better get his crew out of the Snyder estate pronto. There was a hint that Howard's visit was not official Shadow Sect business—it was personal beef with the Snyders. The boss did not have the details, just a warning to steer clear of trouble.With that info, Zayden knew exactly what to do."Sorry for the bother, Master Howard!" The others echoed, bowing in sync.Their calls were pretty much the same—got out if they did not want to be in over their head."So, you don't need my side of the story?" Howard asked, his voice calm."Really sorry, and I apologize again, Master Howard. We're out of here," Zayden said, bowing deeply once more. Then, he turned on his heel and headed f

"Hey! Nevaeh, that's some sharp analysis!" Dragon chuckled, clearly impressed by her insight."Heh, it's all pretty clear-cut, isn't it?" Nevaeh chuckled once more, her confidence unwavering."Nevaeh, are you saying they're calling me out by name, wanting the Rackaham Eastern defense marshal to meet them because they're gunning for Mr. Louis? They know full well that if he's in trouble, Sir won't just sit back and do nothing, right?""What else could it be?" Nevaeh replied with a flirtatious smile."Got it!" The Judge said with a nod, then turned to Howard. "Sir, let's just cut to the chase and send word to Mr. Racino. No more chit-chat. There's no point in talking with those Citrakuta folks. Just end it."Hacks coughed awkwardly."Judge, could you at least try to sound a bit more sophisticated? They're here on an official visit to Rackaham, not causing any trouble. You can't just talk about cutting them off like that.""Can't a guy have his moment of bluster?" The Judge shot ba

"Die!" Nevaeh's voice cut through the tension.In two quick steps, she was in front of Elvis, her wrist turning, and the Cold Moon Saber sliced through the air.The saber cut the attacker's knife in half and continued its deadly arc toward his waist."How... How can this be..."The middle-aged man barely managed to gasp out a few words before a crimson streak appeared at his waist, and blood erupted like a geyser.Moments later, his body split in two, dropping to the ground in a gruesome display.Nevaeh had no sympathy for such vile intruders.Meanwhile, several spectators retched openly."Atlas!?" The Citrakuta man stood frozen in shock for what seemed like an eternity before he finally screamed, his face ashen.The other warrior shook like a leaf, terror etched across his features."Did you give the order to hurt these people?" Nevaeh pointed to the wounded on the ground, her voice composed as she addressed the Citrakuta man."You rotten witch, you're going to pay for this

"Got it!" Nevaeh acknowledged with a nod, then signaled to Elvis. "Bring him in!""Understood!" Elvis replied, moving toward Daniel with Brody in tow."What's the big idea?" Daniel, fresh off a phone call, barked, "I'm warning you, lay a finger on me, and you'll regret it..."He did not get to finish. Elvis' hand cracked across his face, sending two bloody teeth flying."Picking on the little guy, doing dirty deeds—is this what the Hardy family calls manners?" Elvis' voice was icy."You... You hit me?" Daniel bellowed, "Just you wait, I'm going to make you pay for this today!""You called for backup, didn't you? Fine, you have thirty minutes," Howard said, then turned to Elvis. "Keep an eye on him until his help shows up.""As you command!" Elvis shouted back.Howard then made his way to the injured bystanders, tending to their wounds one by one."T—Thank you!" A young man and a woman bowed deeply to Howard in thanks."Don't mention it," Howard said with a slight smile."Sir

He knew all too well what Caden was like. If Caden learned that Howard had caught him red-handed, his career was as good as over."Leave!" Howard's voice dropped, heavy with authority."Understood..." Finn's face was the picture of despair as he turned and left, his entourage hurrying after him."Elvis, take him back to the Shadow Sect," Howard ordered, nodding at Hank."Send a runner to Central Authority with a message: he's in the clutches of the Shadow Sect. Tell Citrakuta they've got two hours. No show, and they'll be picking up a body."With that, he and Nevaeh spun on their heels and strode toward the exit."Roger that!" Elvis bellowed in response.He marched off, the Shadow Sect's Elegant Uniformed Troops in tow, heading straight for Daniel and Hank."Master Howard, you're looking sharp!""Master Howard, we're your biggest fans!""..."The crowd erupted in cheers once more.An hour later, Howard's crew made it back to the Shadow Sect headquarters.Brody led a team t