Chapter 196
Chapter 196 Found You
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Leander had barely finished speaking when he stomped hard, and the ground behind him burst upward in a wave of force.
The shockwave cracked the earth, and he shot forward like a bullet, heading straight for Evelyn.
Her eyes caught the movement, but she didn’t even have time to react before he was right in front of her.
He swung.
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The punch landed with crushing force. If it had hit steel, it would’ve torn clean through. Evelyn had channeled every drop of inner strength into her defense, but it didn’t matter. The impact slammed into her like a wrecking ball. Pain shot through her arms, and her muscles screamed as she flew backward.
She crashed to the ground and slid across the dirt for more than thirty feet before she finally stopped.
Her limbs trembled. She couldn’t lift her arms. The strike hadn’t just rattled her body—it had shaken her faith. So, this was Jeff’s power.
She had doubted the Office’s rating. S–level sounded ridiculous for someone so young. But now, she believed it.
She was a Pre–Transcendent. She was on par with Grayson and Tsaric. Yet Leander had just sent her flying with one hit. No tricks. No magic. Just brute strength.
Fauster, standing nearby, reached for the blade strapped across his back. The weapon hissed as it left its sheath, glowing blood red under the moonlight. The color shimmered unnaturally, and as he drew it, a streak of crimson light sliced through the air between him and Leander.
But Fauster didn’t attack.
He stepped back, raising the blade in front of him just in time–because Leander was already in motion.
A streak of blue shot through the air. Leander’s fist slammed into the flat of Fauster’s blade.
The clash rang out like iron colliding with iron. Sparks burst from the point of contact, and Fauster’s arms locked from the pressure.
A violent force pushed through the blade and slammed into his chest. His breath caught. His
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energy jolted and collapsed inside him.
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He stumbled back, retreating several yards. His hands shook. His fingers went numb. He almost lost hold of his weapon.
But Leander stayed on him. He moved like a shadow, always close, and threw another punch.
“Son of a-” Fauster cursed silently.
Since joining the Arbitration Office, he had never felt this helpless. Leander gave him no space or opening. Every blow came faster than the last.
Fauster roared and pushed his inner strength to the limit. His blade burned brighter, and red light spilled from it like fire. He swung wide. The slash glowed hot and extended far across the field as it ripped through the air toward Leander.
Leander didn’t blink.
He just drove his fist forward again. He did it with just the raw force of his body.
The punch tore through the air and met the slash head–on.
The red arc cracked as they collided.
A moment later, it exploded into a spray of shattered light.
Fauster’s body jolted. He coughed hard, and blood splashed from his lips. He stumbled back across the ground and came to a halt next to Evelyn.
His breathing turned shallow. His aura dropped. The strike had hurt him. Badly.
It was the first time since joining the Arbitration Office that anyone had managed to wound him.
He and Evelyn both stared at Leander now. Their faces had changed. Leander had thrown three punches. Nothing more. And in under a minute, they finally understood why Astria called him its strongest.
Jeff the Iron Sovereign was more terrifying than they had ever believed possible.
Leander dropped his fists and folded his hands behind his back. He gave a slow shake of his head. “So that’s all the Arbitration Office can do p>
With his strength now, anything below the Transcendent Realm felt like a waste of effort.
“If I really wanted you two dead today,” he said, his tone flat and steady, “neither of you would still be breathing. But I’m not going to kill you. Just go back and tell your leaders–stop sending
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He stepped past them with quiet finality. His voice stayed calm, but the chill behind it cut deep. “If anyone from your Office ever shows up in front of me again p>
“I’ll kill them p>
He walked away without a single glance back, heading straight for the platform packed with people near Highway Six. The crowd’s cheers grew louder with every step he took. He left Evelyn and Fauster behind like they didn’t matter at all.
Evelyn trembled with rage as she watched him fade into the distance.
Her voice cracked with fury. “That b*stard!
“Jeff, how dare you humiliate me like this! You should’ve killed us. You’ll regret it p>
Her fists tightened, and her face burned with shame.
She had always believed her beauty was a weapon. Most men couldn’t take their eyes off her. But Leander hadn’t spared her a second look. His punch hadn’t just hurt her body. It had crushed her pride.
Fauster staggered, coughing up blood. He dropped to one knee and used his saber to hold himself upright.
“Evelyn, we’re done here,” he said, his voice low and hoarse. “He’s not joining us. We go to Plan
“For now, we find the other five. Just the two of us won’t cut it p>
He rose and drew his blade again. Evelyn glanced at it, then froze.
The blood–red saber had followed Fauster through countless battles. It had been forged from a blend of rare metals and a meteor’s outer layer, known for its strength and durability.
Now, a fist–shaped dent was stamped into its side. The blade had bent at nearly a right angle and looked ready to snap.
Any lingering thought of fighting back vanished from Evelyn’s mind. Without a word, she and Fauster turned and disappeared into the night. What had happened would stay with them forever.
At the Highway Six platform, the match between Henry and Raylan had already wrapped up. But the cheers hadn’t died down. If anything, the energy in the air had gotten even wilder.
“Leander!” Madeline called out as soon as she spotted him. She ran over, with Yvette and Ginny
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close behind. All three of them stared up at him with wide eyes.
“Where’d you go?” Madeline asked.
Leander gave a small smile. “Nowhere. Just took a walk p>
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He didn’t mention the Arbitration Office. He said it casually, then looked toward the biggest cluster of people near the center of the platform. There, gleaming under the lights, sat a silver- gray Lamborghini.
A man leaned on the hood, maybe twenty–seven or twenty–eight years old. His face was sharp, his expression cold. He rested against the engine with his arms crossed. Next to him, Henry stood slightly bent at the waist, speaking with a respectful tone.
Leander’s gaze narrowed. “So, it’s him p>
He looked the man over, then chuckled to himself.
Grace caught the look on his face and tilted her head. “What’s with that smile? Don’t tell me you know the guy p>
Leander shrugged. “We met once. Two years ago. I wouldn’t say we’re close p>
His voice was light, his expression calm.
“Leander, seriously?” Grace gave him a look like he’d just said the moon was made of cheese. “If you’re gonna bluff, at least try to make it sound real p>
She folded her arms and huffed. “Do you even know who that guy is?
“That’s Borgsenner. He taught my brother how to race back when he was in school in Eropa!
“He’s not just anyone. That man broke half the racing records across the entire continent. Not once. Over and over again. He’s never lost. Not even once. They call him the Racer King for a reason. He’s a legend in the international circuit. And you’re telling me you know him p>
Borgsenner’s reputation carried weight across the world. He dominated Eropa’s racing scene and rarely left it. The only reason he was even in Astria tonight was because of a random trip to Listin–and a quick visit with Henry. That’s how he ended up showing his face here on Highway Six.
To Grace, the idea that someone like Leander–a guy with no name, no fame, and no spotlight -could possibly know Borgsenner was just ridiculous.
Leander didn’t argue. He didn’t even look annoyed. He just gave her a small smile like she was a kid throwing a tantrum in a toy store. He didn’t see a reason to explain anything.
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Right then, Henry brought Borgsenner over.
“Sir, let me introduce you,” Henry said. “This is my sister, Grace.
“And this is Madeline. She’s one of Astria’s rising stars p>
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Borgsenner gave the two women a passing glance and nodded. Just once. No more. No less. His expression stayed distant. He didn’t seem impressed.
Grace didn’t take it personally. She was too caught up in the moment. Standing next to her idol was enough to make her heart skip.
Borgsenner took a step closer to the track. He stood quietly for a second, eyes scanning the stretch of asphalt ahead like it carried ghosts from another time. Then he spoke. “Henry, do you know why I came back to Highway Six tonight p>
Henry looked confused. “No, sir p>
Borgsenner’s gaze never left the road. His voice dropped to a low, thoughtful tone. “Because the last time I came here, I faced the strongest driver I’ve ever met. And I lost p>
The words cut through the air like a sharp wind. Grace blinked. Henry’s jaw tightened. Even the nearby fans, who had crept in to listen, froze where they stood.
Borgsenner. The undefeated Racer King. Lost? Here?
Henry swallowed. “Are you serious?” That was the first he ever heard of it.
Borgsenner nodded slowly. “I’m serious. And you all know who he is. You call him the Street King of the Southwest p>
Gasps rolled through the crowd like a wave. Faces turned, eyes widened, and whispers broke out from every direction.
Everyone had heard of the Street King of the Southwest. He was the myth–the man who rewrote every track record from one end of the region to the other. But they had all assumed Borgsenner, the world champion, still stood above him.
But now Borgsenner had said it himself. He had lost.
Grace covered her mouth with both hands. Her voice shook with excitement. “No way… Street King of the Southwest beat Borgsenner? That’s unreal p>
She had followed Street King of the Southwest like a religion. He was untouchable in her eyes, a pure force behind the wheel. And now, knowing that he had gone toe–to–toe with her international idol–and won–only made him seem even more divine.
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Borgsenner let out a slow breath. His face softened. “I never saw him again after that night,” he said. “But his driving… it was the most perfect thing I’ve ever seen. He made not a single mistake p>
His words carried no ego. Just respect. The crowd around him hung on every syllable. They wanted more. They wanted to see the legend. Even just once.
And then Borgsenner’s eyes suddenly stopped. His expression went blank. He stared like something had knocked the air from his lungs.
He was looking at someone.
Grace noticed. “What’s with that face p>
She followed his gaze. So did Henry. Borgsenner wasn’t looking at the road. He was looking at Leander, who stood off to the side, talking to Yvette like nothing was happening.
Grace narrowed her eyes. “Why’s he looking at Leander? What’s going on p>
Before she could say another word, Borgsenner took off in long strides and called out with a booming voice.
“Ashcroft! I’ve finally found you p>
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