The four masked men in black robes were secretly stalling for time. James recognized this and knew it was the perfect opportunity to set his plans into action. Once Kennedy catches his breath, it would be nigh impossible for James to kill the Emperor. “Search the premises.” Clutching the Blade of Justice, James charged toward the center of the courtyard. Gravely injured from the earlier counterattack, Kennedy’s henchwomen lay helplessly on the ground. They were unable to assist him. Seeing the fully-armed Black Dragon Army, the Johnstons’ guards were conflicted. If they continued standing in their path, the Black Dragon Army would certainly turn them into swiss cheese. The best course of action was to lay low and wait for the storm to pass. At the end of the day, these guards valued their own lives. In a room in the courtyard… The Emperor rested quietly in the room. He was fully aware of the chaos that had befallen the estate outside the room. Though he knew that Jame
Blood trickled out the Emperor’s mouth. His eyes bulged, unable to comprehend what had just happened. He could not believe that James dared to kill him where he stood. “You…” With hateful, bloodshot eyes, the Emperor shrieked in denial. “I’ll never forgive you, James!!!” “Haha…” “How dare you spill my blood at the Johnston estate?! Once I die, you’re going to follow soon after. I’ll see you in hell!” As if irritated by the Emperor’s tirade, James pulled his sword out of the Emperor’s body. Blood gushed forth from the gaping wound. Almost immediately, James pulled his gun out. Bang! Bang! Bang! He fired a few shots at the injured man. The Emperor collapsed into a pool of his own blood as he left the world. James took a deep breath. At long last, the Emperor was finally dead. The problem now was the potential chaos that would break out following his death. “Bring his body back. We’ll put him on trial tomorrow morning and expose his crimes to the world.”
The Emperor was finally dead. James chose to simply put an end to things with the Blade of Justice as he wanted to avoid providing an opportunity for the Emperor to escape. He knew that had the Emperor been put on trial beforehand, the man would have used one of the tricks up his sleeve to evade the justice of the law. Not only was he a powerful man with connections at every level of society, but the Emperor also had the Johnstons supporting him from behind the scenes. Every turn of his mission to kill the Emperor was full of obstacles. He never expected that the Johnstons would have the audacity to bar his path and go so far as to even attack the Black Dragon Army. These were serious offenses against the law. The Emperor’s body was brought back to the military region. In a military region of the Capital… The Black Dragon Army returned after carrying out their mission successfully. James personally saw to their injuries. Their internal injuries were minor at most and
The King replied doubtfully, “I have no idea what the God-King Palace is, nor have I ever heard of it.” This strange development had James in a quandary. If the God-King Palace had not been ordered by the King to assist him, then why did they interfere and turn the situation in James’ favor? Why would they allow him to execute the Emperor? The King looked at Gloom quizically and raised his eyebrows. “You’re extremely well-read. Have you ever come across any mentions of the God-King Palace?” Gloom still had a look of uncertainty on his face. “No, this is the first time I’ve heard of them.” James took a sharp breath. He came to see the King specifically to learn more about the God-King Palace. However, even the King was not aware of their existence or their purpose. Who’s side did the God-King Palace stand on? Were they truly allies? The King did not dwell too long on the subject. “Since the Emperor is now dead, there will be a lot of work for us to do. You should return
James stayed in the military region for the night. In a room in the military region… The table was littered with plates from dinner earlier. James and Henry were each holding a bottle of wine in their hands. Henry took a swig and said, “Now that the Emperor is dead, peace has finally returned to the Capital.” James shook his head to refute that statement. “Peace? I’m afraid this is only the beginning of something terrible.” Although there were a few mishaps during the plan to assassinate the Emperor, James still managed to accomplish his mission. However, he could see a storm brewing on the horizon. The mysterious God-King Palace had appeared. Why did they suddenly show up and assist him? No matter how he looked at it, James could not understand. Henry tilted his head. “Why?” “Forget it. Bottoms up! Tonight, we drink to our heart's content.” James did not want to continue dwelling on something so complicated. At the same time, in a presidential suite of a hotel in
Reporters from all over were present. Everyone wanted the latest scoop and to hear about James’ brave exploits. Henry’s arrival signaled the beginning of the press conference. Henry briefly explained the events of last night, “All this while, the Black Dragon Army has been secretly investigating the Emperor, the commander-in-chief of the Red Flame Army. After a thorough investigation, we have managed to collect evidence detailing the Emperor’s crimes. Despite allowing him a chance to turn himself in peacefully, the Emperor resisted arrest and even injured many of our law enforcement personnel. As such, he had to be killed on the spot.” Though everyone knew that something of great significance was going to be announced today, they did not expect it to be about the Emperor’s demise. Henry’s words stunned the crowd. A high-ranking official immediately stood up and spit out a question, “Even if the Emperor is guilty of certain crimes, the Black Dragon Army has no right to take th
The Johnstons were one of the families that made up the Ancient Four. These families were able to trace their lineage to the principal officials of the Prince of Orchid’s court a thousand years ago. Since antiquity, the Johnstons were a family that revolved around Martial Arts. Every member of the family was required to practice it. Unfortunately, talent was still the determining factor in how far one could go and how well one would perform in Martial Arts. As such, not every individual is able to rise to the top. The Emperor was one such person in their family. Despite his status and heritage as a Johnston, he did not have a mote of talent whatsoever. Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning were major officials that had been specifically brought up by the Johnstons. Throughout the years, the Johnstons scoured the world for particularly talented orphans in hopes of nurturing their talents from a young age and inducting them into the fold. However, only these four major officials be
James attempted to stand once more but had great difficulty doing so. His heart was gripped with trepidation.He did not expect that the woman who looked no different from any ordinary woman would turn out to be this strong. Rain, the woman, smiled at James suggestively and uttered a few words of fake praise at him, “Not bad. You’re still managing to stand after taking one of my blows directly. Unfortunately for you, I was only using 30% of my strength back there. I wonder if you’ll still be in one piece after I strike you with 50% of my strength.” As she said that, she readied herself once again and charged forward. James clenched his fists and also leaped at her. Their fists collided. The moment their fists made impact with each other, James felt as if he had been struck by lightning. His arm was paralyzed, and the Blood Energy within his body felt like it boiled over. Shortly after, he coughed out another huge mouthful of blood. The sheer force sent him flying once agai