Chapter 510
Dennis sat cross-legged, absorbing the strong surge of life energy from the Lifespan Serum. Wave after wave of energy moved through his body. The deathly air around his wrist faded little by little until it was gone.
Six top fighters from the Arbitration Office stood in the sky. They narrowed their eyes as they looked down at the Yelem Church.
“This time, we finally get to see if Jeff is really as unbeatable as people say. To be honest, if the king had not approved this plan himself, I would have already wanted to fight Jeff one-on-one p>
Moffat, the Stonehide, looked confident. He showed no genuine respect for Leander. He acted only because of the order from above.
“This is the number one mission of the Arbitration Office. No one is allowed to show up early and ruin everything. Jeff must die in Yelem p>
Gragas held back his killing intent and took another drink of wine.
“We’re not trash like Greed’s group. Fifteen of them still couldn’t kill Jeff. This time, the six of us are making our first move in fifty years just for him alone. Even if he had three heads and six arms, he’d still die p>
Watz, the Serpentseer, let out a cold laugh. They were determined to win this fight. The massive snake under his feet sensed its master’s excitement and flicked its tongue.
“That so-called Iron Sovereign is just a rising rookie. He’s nothing but a reckless kid. In this world, no one is worth our attention unless they’re a true King Phase fighter p>
Hadrian, the Stormkick, looked savage. He was an Astrian man who had been born overseas and had been disabled since birth. He carried deep insecurity in his heart. The Arbitration Office had given him power beyond measure. Because of that, he instinctively rejected Astrian fighters. In his eyes, every Astrian fighter was an enemy.
Everyone released killing intent. Only Neil, who held a Bible in his hand, stayed calm. After listening to the others, he closed the Bible. His deep voice spread out in a steady tone.
“Our plan to hunt Jeff is almost complete. Only one key piece is missing. How do we draw Jeff here? Every top fighter today is brave and smart. I want to know what method you plan to use to bring him here, Hermit p>
He rarely spoke. When he did, he went straight to the point.
The others also looked toward Dennis, who was still refining the energy with his eyes closed. Even though he had agreed to handle it, agreeing and doing it were not the same thing. They all had the same question.
How will Leander be drawn here?
The pink glow around Dennis slowly faded. He opened his eyes.
“Anything I promise, I will do. I’ll handle this myself. I’ve only met Jeff twice, but I already understand his personality. He’s arrogant to the core. He looks down on everyone. Even if he knows there is a trap ahead, he will never take one step back. That’s his strength, but it’s also his fatal flaw. Tomorrow night, I can guarantee that Jeff will appear here p>
He stood up and stared at the distant sky. His voice sounded firm.
“But there is one thing I need to make clear. Before I face Jeff head-on, none of you may show yourselves. I don’t want anyone to interfere with my fight. This is a personal wager between me and him p>
The others nodded.
Neil, the current Demon Hunter, gave him a warm, approving look. His respect for Dennis rose another notch.
“The King of Assassins really lives up to his name. We’ve seen your confidence. Tomorrow night, everything will be settled. Let’s go p>
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned into a beam of white light and vanished into the distance.
The others left one after another. Before leaving, Deo gave Dennis a steady look. “Dennis, I wish you victory p>
The seven Chief Arbitrators all departed. Dennis felt the strong life force moving through his body. He felt thrilled to the extreme.
All seven Chief Arbitrators had shown up to set a formation and ambush Leander. That alone made him believe that choosing Leander had been the right call. The fact that seven Chief Arbitrators, all a strong as he was, were willing to join forces to surround and kill one man proved that Leander’s strength was fa beyond what he first thought Facing a top fighter like this raised his own chance of stepping into the King Phase without him even realizing it.
At the Yelem Hotel, Leander was having dinner in the restaurant with Nathan and the others.
Leander ate with ease and comfort. Nathan and his group looked gloomy.
Earlier that day, Leander had clashed with Denzel. Even now, they worried that Denzel might show up with a group to get revenge. They were in a foreign place with no support. If Denzel used the Benjamin family’s power, they would be like lambs waiting to be slaughtered.
“What’s wrong? The food here is fresh and tasty. Why are you all eating so little p>
Leander smiled as he noticed their unease.
The girls didn’t know how to talk to him. Only Nathan forced himself to speak.
“Leander, you really aren’t worried at all? If Denzel brings people for revenge, what do we do p>
Leander looked relaxed. He ate a piece of watermelon.
“So you’re still worried about what happened this afternoon. I already told you. He doesn’t have the guts. Even if he did come, he wouldn’t have the strength to do anything p>
They had seen Leander’s confidence once before in Highcliffe. That had been when he faced the Wave Alliance. This was not Highcliffe, and his confidence didn’t ease their fear. Nathan had already started planning to speak with him alone after dinner.
While they were eating, a stunning figure walked into the restaurant with two female bodyguards. Everyone’s eyes lit up.
“Maeve p>
Livia and the others shouted in surprise. Only a superstar could make them forget their worries for a moment.
Maeve gave them a polite smile. She sat down next to Leander without any hesitation. She took a piece fruit from his plate. Several paparazzi who were hiding in the hotel raised their cameras to capture a sweet moment between them. Their vision suddenly went
dark. They collapsed onto their
tables without warning.
This was Leander’s doing. He didn’t want to be linked to Maeve in any way. After handling it, he turned back with the same cold look.
“If you want to eat, take it yourself. You’re making it look like we’re close p>
Maeve didn’t care. She scooped a bite of rice from his bowl with a cheerful and innocent look.
“Aren’t we close p>
She leaned against his arm. Her voice sounded soft and a little sweet, as if she were acting spoiled.
“Blockhead, the Benjamin family is holding a high-society banquet tomorrow night. The company says I have to attend. I’m scared. Can you go with me p>
As soon as she said that, the Lynford sisters behind her frowned. They looked unhappy. She was scared, so she wanted a pretty boy to go with her. That made them wonder what their role was as bodyguards.
Leander had no interest in any
dno
banquet. He was about to refuse. At that moment, his expression shifted. A small, hidden gust of force slipped through the gap in the window blinds. It flew straight toward Leander. He caught it between two fingers. A small note appeared in his
hand. No one noticed anything strange. Even the Lynford sisters, who practiced a special breathing method, sensed nothing.
Leander opened the note. On it was a line of crooked Astrian writing.
‘Tomorrow, 9 p.m. at the Yelem Church. I’ll be waiting for you. We’ll decide who’s stronger, and we’ll settle life and death p>