Chapter 43 Blackdrake’s Resolve
“Hmm?”
John’s quarterstaff missed its mark and was surprisingly caught in the young man’s hands before him. He couldn’t help but be slightly astonished.
However, he assumed they were allies seeing Leones stepping in for Blackdrake. A hint of disdain crept into his mind.
“Who do you think you are?”
“And you dare expect Mr. Baker to spare you?”
Unbeknownst to John, Leones had rescued Orlando earlier on this day, thereby earning a favor from the Baker family.
Orlando didn’t fuss about the incident after being discharged and returned home.
Word had spread that Blackdrake was in Sherland. Orlando was driven by the desire to avenge the theft of the wooden carving for his granddaughter. So he had dispatched John, a martial art instructor to teach Blackdrake a lesson.
“Blackdrake is under my protection now.” Leones asserted. He gripped the quarterstaff firmly. “Even when confronting a situation, it’s important to consider the influential factors at play!” “Well, I’ll deal with you two together then!” John’s wrist flicked. The quarterstaff broke free from Leones hand.
Leones was slightly shaken by this display of strength and took a few steps back. He felt a slight numbness in his hand.
John deserved to be called the war god. His power was indeed impressive!
Leones remained steadfast. He stood between John and Blackdrake and refused to budge.
“Young man, step aside!” John slammed down his quarterstaff again.
It created a massive crack that snaked toward Leones feet.
Leones stepped forward. The ground shattered in response.
An invisible force met the challenge head–on.
These two unseen forces instantly clashed beneath the floor. They created impact enough to rupture the floorboards!
“Hmm?” John couldn’t help but be surprised by this sight. “Impressive, kid. No wonder to show off in front of me.”
you
dared
Suddenly, a competitive spirit ignited within John. “Let me see what you’re capable of!” John swiftly aimed his quarterstaff at Leones precisely, sending it hurling toward him like a
missile.
Leones said to Blackdrake behind him, “Watch closely, Dragonsoar. It’s not just about being fast. Having strength is equally important.”
Leones threw a punch aimed directly at the oncoming quarterstaff.
“Dragonsoar!”
Leones punch resembled a dragon soaring across the sea, with its roar resonating through the air.
In an instant, the fist and quarterstaff clashed once again.
It was as though Mars had collided with Earth. The resulting boom echoed through the air like a
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monstrous thunderclap.
There were quick cracking sounds right after.
It was like when firecrackers popped one after the other.
John’s quarterstaff broke into pieces in his hand.
Eventually, a terrifying force comparable to massive waves crashed and engulfed him entirely. Thud, thud, thud!
John let go of his quarterstaff and stepped back a few yards until he felt steady again.
“Hey, not bad, kid! You!”
John paused. He realized his whole arm was numb. A look of shock appeared on his face.
“Who… Who are you, really?”
John would have never believed he could lose to a young guy if it wasn’t for the confrontation just
now.
Could it be that he was really getting old?
“I’m Leones.” Leones said calmly, “You’ve already taught Blackdrake a lesson. No need to go too far. Go back and tell Mr. Baker that Blackdrake is under my command now. I’ll keep him in line. Let’s end this here.”
Blackdrake messed up, but he shouldn’t die for it.
“Leones…” John repeated the name to make sure he remembered it. “Okay, I’ll remember you! I’ll back down today.”
“Goodbye!”
John gave a fist salute, then turned and left.
It wasn’t until John left that the once silent hall gradually erupted with cheers.
“Wow! Is the Dragon King awesome, or what? Even famous John couldn’t beat him!”
“His Excellency, the Dragon King, is the descendant of the old Dragon King!”
“That rude old guy was so sure of himself earlier. Now he knows how strong His Excellency really is!”
“Dragon King is mighty!”
The people of Undrago held Leones, the new Dragon King, in increasing awe and admiration.
“Thank you, Dragon King, Your Excellency, for stepping in! Otherwise, I fear I would’ve been in grave danger today!”
Blackdrake was a mix of gratitude and embarrassment.
“Ah, it’s a shame! My arm’s ruined.”
Blackdrake looked at his severed arm. He knew his strength would significantly diminish in the future.
Just then, Leones stepped forward and raised Blackdrake’s severed arm.
He gestured lightly.
Then, he cupped his palm with a firm grip.
Blackdrake didn’t understand why Leones was holding his severed arm.
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Did he suspect Blackdrake was faking it?
But then, Blackdrake suddenly felt a warm sensation in his severed arm.
Immediately, bones cracked and popped.
The bones shattered by the quarterstaff had entirely mended and reverted to their original state. “My… My hand!”
Blackdrake moved his severed arm. He barely believed his eyes.
“It’s healed! It’s actually healed?”
Blackdrake’s face lit up with wild joy as he looked at Leones.
Who would’ve thought that Leones possessed such incredible healing process?
“Thank you, Dragon King, Your Excellency!” Blackdrake knelt. He bowed his head to the ground. “From now on, I’m willing to serve Dragon King, Your Excellency. I pledge to follow you to the death!”
Meanwhile, in the study room of the Baker family, Orlando was conversing with a middle–aged
man.
“Mr. Baker, forgive my straightforwardness,” the man said, “You’ve openly clashed with the Bloom family for the sake of a discarded member?”
“If this matter blows up, it might not end well for
it might not end well for anyone involved.”
“I hope you’ll think this through, Mr. Baker.”
The middle–aged man, Edward Merrick, was once Mr. Baker’s student. He’d been highly valued, promoted, and now served as a Deputy Minister of Finance.
Orlando summoned him to aid Leones‘ request to investigate the Bloom family’s taxation to weaken their foundation.
However, Edward was against this move firmly.
“I owe Leones a colossal favor,” Orlando spoke slowly, “He saved my life, and I must repay the debt.”
“Well,” Edward chuckled dismissively, “Mr. Baker, you’re in good shape now. How can you even talk about repaying a life debt? Don’t let that kid deceive you.”
“He was just an abandoned son from the Bloom family. Mr. Baker needn’t trouble himself over such a person.”
Edward looked down on such people and was unwilling to help.
Even Orlando began to waver after Edward’s firm advice and weighing the pros and cons.
Just then, John returned.
“Mr. Smith?” Edward stood up quickly to greet him.
His son had received martial arts guidance and care from John and had now achieved remarkable accomplishments.,
“Mr. Smith, are you hurt?” Edward’s keen eyes caught John’s injured arm.
“What happened?” Orlando inquired.
“I’ve already handled Blackdrake,” John sighed and shook his head, “But ultimately, I was defeated by a young man.”
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“What?” Edward was stunned. “Who’s this person? Even Mr. Smith couldn’t beat him?” Orlando was equally uncertain and surprised. He hadn’t expected that such formidable individuals were associated with Blackdrake!
“This person’s name is Leones,” John replied, “Truly, heroes emerge from the young!” “What? Leones?” Edward’s face turned pale. “The abandoned son of the Bloom family? How is that even possible?”
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