“I came out with a few of my compatriots to handle some business, and we ran into some people from Xidengia.” Eligina responded. “They said their highness wanted to meet me, but I didn’t want to go, so they started to get physical.”
“Their highness?” Billy squinted his eyes. It was just one day before the competition, and the prince of Xidengia wanted to meet the princess of Aquilandia. Quite interesting!
“You must be Commander Gardner of Glavale?” At that moment, the man with the hooked nose named Alexis approached.
He walked up to Billy, stopping about thirty meters away, and then spoke.
“I advise you, this is a matter between Xidengia and Aquilandia. It would be best for your people from Glavale not to meddle.”
“And what if we do?” Billy replied calmly.
“Though I know you have some skills, you need to understand one thing-this is Xidengia, not Glavale!” Alexis continued. “If you insist on getting involved, I’m afraid you won’t have a chance to participate in the competition the day after tomorrow!”
“What an idiot!” Bob muttered. “Are all the people from Xidengia as foolish as you?”
“Insolent! How dare you speak to Lord Alexis like that!” One of the Xidengia men angrily shouted, raising his hand to strike Bob with a palm.
“Another idiot!” Bob sighed. With a flick of his wrist, a sword light shot out swiftly. There was no suspense-the sword light tore through the palm strike and swiftly passed by the man’s arm, causing it to fall to the ground, blood spraying everywhere.
“Ah…” The man let out a cry of pain.
“Damn it!” The rest of the Xidengia people shouted in unison, raising their hands to attack Bob.
“Who dares to make a move? Die!” Casey, standing beside them, said coldly, as a strong sense of killing intent filled the air.
“Everyone, stop!” Alexis shouted. Then, he looked at Billy. “Commander Gardner, are you really going to go against us single-handedly?”
However, Billy completely ignored him, turning his head to look at Princess Liz and saying, “Veridiania’s crisis management skills are quite impressive!”
“Commander Gardner, you jest!” Princess Liz’s eyes flashed with a hint of coldness. She could handle it if they didn’t bring up the incident. But once they did, her hatred for Billy intensified. After the incident last time, Veridiania had paid a great price to calm the anger of both Northfortia and Xidengia. Not only did they provide substantial compensation at the national level, but she had also made significant personal sacrifices, including her own body. Fortunately, her whispers in the right ears had somewhat worked, and Veridiania had barely passed that test.
“Lord Alexis, let me remind you that it was Commander Gardner who forced us to take action.” Princess Liz continued.
Alex’s gaze turned icy as he stared at Billy. “Commander Gardner, do you know that among those people, one of them is my own brother?”
“So what if he’s your brother? Are you planning to join him?” Casey interjected coldly.
Alexis let out a heavy breath and continued to address Billy in a cold tone. “For now, I can overlook my brother’s situation with you, but tonight I must take Princess Eligina with me. Commander Gardner, if you insist…”
“Princess Eligina, where is your hotel? Do you need a ride back?” Billy ignored the man and turned to Eligina, asking calmly.
“Thank you, Lord Dragon. Our hotel is over there!” Eligina pointed to a tall building not far away.
“Let’s go!” Billy nodded slightly, then turned and headed towards the direction of the hotel. Casey and the rest followed closely behind.
“Stop them!” Alex frowned and waved his hand.
“Understood!” Two or three dozen men from Xidengia quickly moved into action.
“Boss, shall I strike them down?” Bob Stokes quickly walked a couple of steps to Billy’s side and asked.
“Anyone who obstructs us, strike them down!” Billy replied in a deep voice.
“Got it!” Casey and Bob both responded in unison, their bodies emanating a strong killing intent.
“Commander Gardner, do you really want to go to war with Xidengia?” Alexis angrily questioned.
However, Billy didn’t even acknowledge him and continued walking forward.
“Get them! Don’t let them escape!” Alexis shouted angrily. Although he felt that he might not be a match for Billy, he had come here tonight on a mission, and he couldn’t return empty-handed.
“Stop!” Just then, another voice of a woman rang out.
Soon, a graceful figure walked over, followed by a group of attendants.
“Another princess? Is it a princess party tonight?” Bob couldn’t help but curse when he saw the leading woman. Casey’s lips twitched a few times beside him.
The person who arrived was Princess Linda Jones of Northfortia. Last time, just before the Dragon and Phoenix Ranking, Linda had infiltrated the capital city of Glavale with her people, intending to steal information about Glavale’s prodigies. Later, except for Linda, all the others sent by Northfortia to Glavale were killed. After being imprisoned for several days, she was ordered to be released by Billy. Unexpectedly, they met again here.
“Princess Linda, why are you here?” Alexis slightly hesitated when he saw her and quickly bowed to greet her. Although he was a prominent figure in the entourage of Xidengia’s prince, he couldn’t afford to be careless in the face of Northfortia’s princess. After all, she was someone even their prince treated with respect.
“Greetings, Princess Linda!” Princess Liz also stepped forward and greeted her with a deep bow.
“Commander Gardner, long time no see!” Linda ignored the two and turned her head to look at Billy. “By the way, I should call you Lord Dragon now!”
“What a coincidence?” Billy smiled faintly. He didn’t expect to encounter her here. Last time in the capital city, if it weren’t for her identity as a princess of Northfortia, Billy would have ordered her execution long ago.
“Perhaps it’s fate!” Linda smiled.
“Princess Linda, do you know him?” Alexis asked Linda.
“Alexis, let me advise you, if you don’t want to cause trouble for yourself and Prince Andy, you’d better leave here with your men right away!” Linda glanced at him.
“But…” Alexis looked hesitant.
“Go back and tell Andy that I allowed you to leave!” Linda interrupted him.
“Alright!” Alexis didn’t insist anymore. With Linda’s words, he could report back and complete his task. After saying that, he led his men to quickly leave.
“Princess Linda, we’ll also take our leave. Until we meet again.” Princess Liz then looked at Linda and spoke.
“Princess Liz, let me give you some advice too.” Linda coldly glanced at her. “Don’t always try to be clever, as cleverness can backfire!”