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“You called me a thug. Said I was violent. Tried to have me arrested on the spot. Tell me… do you still have the guts to say it again p>
Leander’s voice was quiet, but each word landed like a hammer.
His eyes locked onto Michael, who felt as though someone had dropped him into an ice bath. Cold. Paralyzed.
“I—Instructor Leander…” Michael stammered. “It… it was my mistake. A lapse in judgment. I failed my duty. Please, I’m begging you–give me one more chance p>
He was done bluffing.
Michael had been a rising star in Cranfordale, poised for future greatness. But he’d spoiled his son, coddled him into arrogance–and now, that same son had dragged him straight into hell.
He knew it was over. His career was finished. Maybe even his freedom.
“Hmph p>
Leander gave a derisive snort and said nothing more.
Graham, standing beside him, stepped forward and shouted, voice like a military drum.
“Michael–your son knowingly attempted to harm the chief instructor of the Southern Wyvern Blade. That’s attempted treason p>
“And you–an officer of the Republic–abused your authority, deployed units without sanction, and conspired to arrest a decorated military leader. Do you even grasp the weight of those crimes p>
Michael stood frozen, face ashen. No excuses left. Nothing but bitter regret.
Leander’s gaze slid past him to land on three others: Bradley, Reginald, and Maxwell,
“You three, ” Leander said calmly, “weren’t you the ones who said you’d grind this ‘provincial
outlaw‘ into dust p>
The color drained from their faces. All that swagger from earlier had vanished without a trace.
Especially Bradley. He felt like the hours since sunrise had stretched into eternity.
He hadn’t slept. He’d spent the entire night digging into Leander’s background. Looking for weaknesses. Connections. Anything.
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He’d rallied Reginald and Maxwell. Even brought Gavin in as backup, thinking he could crush Leander in one coordinated strike.
But despite all their resources, all their preparation, they still couldn’t touch him.
Because Leander wasn’t just the chairman of Jeff Enterprises.
He wasn’t just the rumored kingpin of Mornwick.
He was the chief instructor of the Southern Wyvern Blade–the elite of the elite. A man backed by General Leon himself. Even Supreme Commander Darrow Leon stood behind him.
How could any of them possibly compete with that?
Reginald and Maxwell, both titans in the business world, were the first to bend.
Without hesitation, they stepped forward and bowed deeply.
“Instructor Leander,” Reginald and Maxwell said, “we were wrong. We never should have come here tonight p>
Back when Thaddeus and Dominic had bowed to Leander, they had already sensed which way the wind was blowing. And now, with his Wyvern Blade identity revealed, their last thread of defiance snapped clean.
Still, Leander remained unmoved. His gaze stayed steady, unreadable.
Seeing no reaction, the two men exchanged a look. Then, without another word, they dropped to their knees.
“Mr. Leander, you’re a man of unmatched power,” Reginald and Maxwell said. “Please, show us mercy. Let us serve you from this day forward. We’ll give everything we have p>
Gasps rippled through the hall.
These weren’t small–time operators. Reginald and Maxwell ran two of the top fifty corporations in the Republic. Their net worths alone were in the billions.
And now? They were kneeling.
That was Leander’s weight.
Only then did he finally speak.
“At Jeff Enterprises‘ gala, Elric and Adrian challenged me publicly. They tried to humiliate me. Ambush me outside the venue. I killed them both p>
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He paused.
“Do you accept that p>
The two men didn’t flinch.
“We accept,” they said in unison.
Losing their sons stung, yes. But they were businessmen. Sentimentality never trumped survival. Besides, it wasn’t like those boys hadn’t crossed lines before.
All that mattered now was surviving Leander’s wrath.
“Good p>
Leander nodded. “From this moment forward, Luth Global Holdings and Reginald Enterprises will become subsidiaries of Jeff Enterprises. All assets, all operations–full integration. I want the paperwork signed and finalized within seventy–two hours p>
Their eyes widened in shock. That was their life’s work. Everything they’d built.
But when they saw the glint in Leander’s eyes, the protest died in their throats.
“No problem,” Reginald and Maxwell said at last. “We’ll get it done p>
Leander flicked a hand, as though brushing away dust. “Then get out of my sight p>
The two men stumbled to their feet and left, humiliated. They had come in with power, with pride.
They left with neither.
Leander’s eyes now fell on Bradley.
The richest man in Cranfordale.
And right now, the most terrified.
“Bradley,” Leander said, “you did your homework. Pulled strings. Built an alliance. All to try and crush me in one night p>
He scoffed. “But you miscalculated. You came with a sledgehammer to break a mountain p>
“You failed. And you know what the real mistake was p>
He flicked his fingers. “Your son tried to cripple me. I responded in kind. But instead of letting
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“Now,” he said, voice suddenly cold, “you have thirty seconds to give me one reason to let you
live p>
“Thirty seconds. After that, if I don’t hear what I want…” He let the rest hang.
The threat was loud in its silence.
All eyes turned to Graham, expecting an intervention. But he stood still, impassive. Neutral.
Bradley’s hope collapsed.
As the seconds ticked away, Leander raised his hand.
Bradley dropped to his knees like a man facing a firing squad.
“Mr. Leander,” he gasped, forehead to the ground. “From today on, I’m yours. A dog under your command. I swear it. Just… please. Spare me. Spare my family p>
The hall went dead quiet.
Even the air seemed to hold its breath.
Leander studied him for a long time.
Then spoke.
“Remember this: from now on, your life isn’t yours anymore p>
Bradley didn’t move. Didn’t speak. But inside, he exhaled.
He was still alive.
His legacy was still intact. Fresh chapters posted on.net
Off to the side, Gavin stepped forward, lifting a glass with both hands—a sign of humility rarely shown by a man of his rank.
“Instructor Leander,” he said respectfully, “I was misled. I made a mistake. This toast is my apology p>
Though his tone was formal, everyone present understood–this was as close to begging as Gavin would ever get.
Leander gave him a nod.
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That was enough. Gavin downed two glasses on the spot and made a quiet, swift exit.
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“Instructor,” Graham leaned in and asked softly, “how do you want to handle Michael? Say the word, and the Crestgate Military District will handle it your way p>
Leander shook his head. “No special treatment. Just follow military law p>
Michael had long since realized there was no way out. His career was over.
But he still had fire in him.
“You think they’ve surrendered?” he barked. “But I haven’t p>
He turned and shouted, his voice hoarse.
“You’re just a punk! A thug from Mornwick! What gives you the right to lead the Southern Wyvern Blade p>
The whole room tensed.
And then… Leander smiled.
“You want to know why I was chosen?” he said, voice low.
“I’ll show you p>
He raised an arm.
And with a flick of his sleeve-
“Boom p>
The entire estate shook.
The floor cracked open, a massive fissure splitting the ground from Leander’s feet to the far end of the courtyard–like a god had taken a blade and carved the earth.
Silence.
Stunned, disbelieving silence.
People gaped at the destruction. No one could speak. No one could think.
And as Michael stared, trembling, Leander slowly lowered his arm.
He looked him dead in the eyes.
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“Now,” he said softly.
“Do you yield p>
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