Gaia shouted, "This guy's on our turf, so whether we kill him or do something else with him is our call! Toby, you think you can waltz in here and boss us around? Are you out of your damn mind?"Toby fixed his gaze on Andrew with undisguised greed in his eyes. "Gaia, you bitch, talk all you want, but I'm not buying your bullshit tonight. Razor Crew's taking this guy, no negotiations!"He turned to Andrew with a sinister grin. "Listen up. You want to live? Come with us. But you're gonna pay a little price for that privilege. For starters, every dollar you've got on you. And then your family, or whoever you can get in touch with… They're gonna fork over a fat stack of cash to thank me for keeping you breathing!"Behind the bar, Gaia immediately caught on to what was happening. She looked at Andrew and wondered if he had carried serious money into the City of Hope. Or perhaps he was a wealthy young man, someone from a well-off family. Otherwise, there was no way Razor Crew would storm

Anywhere in the world, strength was the most direct and useful way to express yourself, especially overwhelming strength.Andrew followed Toby through the dirty, winding alleys of the city of Hope. It was getting late, and Andrew needed to find a place to stay for the night.Nonetheless, there was no rush. First, he needed to find someone halfway decent to gather some information.For instance, about Reginald's whereabouts.It was precisely for this purpose that Andrew had lured the Razor Crew members to the bar. However, he had not expected that the Night Rose bar would also be involved in such shady business. So, he had given them a little wake-up call while he was at it."Sir, which country are you from?" Toby asked nervously, trying to cozy up to Andrew."There aren't many Easterners in the City of Hope. But the ones who can survive here are all tough guys. There are several masters from Sorya, Eastonia, and even ancient Holtrien here. These guys are seriously skilled in mart

The table exploded into pieces. Moreover, the Desert Eagle Jimmy that had not even been touched was blasted apart along with it."You're dead!" Jimmy roared.He had not risen to lead the notorious Razor Crew in the City of Hope by being ordinary. He was a Dark Count, which, by Holtrien's martial standards, placed him at the martial saint level, and at the peak of martial saint at that. He was only a thin line away from a martial emperor.The muscles beneath his suit swelled enormously. With a furious roar, he threw a punch charged with killing intent straight at Andrew's face. At the same time, he shifted his weight back, leaning away to grab the sword hanging on the wall behind him.Andrew chuckled, sounding almost amused as he said, "Not bad reflexes, and your response is textbook perfect. It's just too bad that you're facing an opponent who's beyond the textbook."The Godslayer's blade vibrated within its sheath, letting out a joyful hum. Andrew's sword strike was always with j

Behind the bar, Gaia flashed a professional smile. "Hey, baby, what can I get you? A cocktail, or maybe something else I've got down below?"Andrew pulled back his hood, revealing a brilliant grin. "Ms. Evans, that line's tacky as hell and old as dirt. Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not interested in what you've to offer. It probably reeks anyway."Gaia bristled with rage, but when she got a clear look at Andrew's face, she froze like she had been struck by lightning. "It's you! You actually had the nerve to come back? Don't you know the entire city's looking for you right now?"Her mind spun, and she instinctively turned to call someone and tip them off.However, Andrew was faster. His greatsword pressed against her ample chest in an instant, his smile still brilliant. "I just want a place to get some sleep and grab a bite to eat. I hope you won't make this difficult for me."Gaia's whole body went cold as ice. She did not even know if the thing in his hands was a sword or a bl

At Night Rose, Andrew slept soundly through the night. While he rested peacefully, the entire City of Hope was turned upside down, with countless streets and alleys being swept and searched. However, his hideout remained quiet and undisturbed."Now that you're awake, you need to leave. Right now," Gaia urged the moment she saw him stir.Her face showed lingering fear and anxiety. While Andrew had slept like a baby all night, she had not dared move a muscle. If anyone discovered Andrew was here, she would be dead for sure.However, if she had not provided him shelter, that massive sword at his side could have killed her just as easily.So, Gaia had spent the entire night in agony, caught between two deadly choices.Andrew smiled and slowly got out of bed."Here, this is for you. Call it rent for the night," he said, tossing down a gold bar with a clink before heading for the door.Gaia's eyes lit up immediately, and she bit her lip. "You're so generous… Are you sure you don't wan