In the country, families that had been passed down for thousands of years and still stood were called heritage families. Each heritage family held immense power and influence, like a behemoth.
In Brighouse, there was only one heritage family – the Harding family.
“The Red Flames Army! These are the troops of the Harding family. Each member has been trained from a young age, experienced in battle, and ferocious in combat. I heard that their red uniforms signify their status as the elite among the elite.”
“Incredible. This 3, 000-strong Red Flames Army now in front of me.”
“This time, Mr. X is definitely doomed. If he doesn’t die, I’ll slit my throat right here today.” A man with bloodshot eyes shouted.
However, people around him just gave him a glance. If Mr. X didn’t die, he should be the one to die. After all, today, Mr. X had come specifically to settle accounts.
As the sound of 3, 000 synchronized footsteps shook the ground, a vanguard unit appeared. Dressed in red uniforms and exuding a murderous aura, they carried long spears with gleaming silver blades that emanated a chilling air.
The man leading them scanned the courtyard with a heavy murderous gaze before slowly announcing, “The Harding family, His Highness Finnbar Harding, has arrived.”
As the footsteps continued, a young man in his twenties emerged from the entrance, surrounded by the Red Flames Army. He had a handsome face and wore a long robe that made him appear extremely noble. There was also a hint of undisguised arrogance in his eyes.
“Sir.”
Upon seeing this man, Walter Wraith, the cunning and resourceful number one figure in Stillwater, a family leader who appeared only once in a hundred years, immediately ran out and knelt before Finnbar Harding.
It was simply because he was a member of the Harding family.
However, Finnbar Harding didn’t give Walter Wraith a single glance. Instead, he turned his attention to Robin, his pitch-black eyes showing a hint of interest. “I’ve heard about you from Walter Wraith. You killed one of my guards and stirred up quite a commotion in Stillwater, which I consider my plaything.”
“I’m somewhat interested in you. Would you like to work for me?”
“Don’t worry about any past grudges. Walter Wraith couldn’t handle you, and that’s his own failure. As long as you agree, we can let bygones be bygones.”
Finnbar Harding exuded an aura of nobility as he waited for Robin’s answer.
He knew that this Mr. X would be a smart man.
However, at this moment, everyone present was shocked. They never expected that in the end, the Harding family would actually want to take Mr. X in.
Had their efforts to kill him all been in vain?
Among them, Walter Wraith was the most stunned. His usually calm and composed face became unsettled. He had spent most of his life hidden in Stillwater, a small place, all for the sake of becoming a true member of the Harding family.
But now, his opportunity was being taken away.
“What? Do you have any other opinions?”
At this moment, Finnbar Harding looked down at the kneeling Walter Wraith.
“I… dare not…”
Walter Wraith’s lifelong efforts went down the drain, and his heart was filled with grief and anger. He wanted to refute, to resist, but ultimately, he did not have the courage. After all, this was the Harding family.
The supreme family of the country, each of the heritage families had a history of thousands of years.
With a long heritage and profound background, they were truly terrifying!
In the end, he still dared not offend them.
However, the next moment, he saw one of Finnbar Harding’s men move. Then, he saw his own head flying away, followed by his own body falling to the ground with a thud.
“No…”
His mouth moved, and with all his strength, he uttered these words.
Then, there was no more movement.
At this point, Walter Wraith died, killed by the so-called master.
“Mr. X, now that Walter Wraith, who has been targeting you, has been killed by me, this is my invitation to you. I invite you to become a member of the Harding family.”
Finnbar Harding said with a faint smile.
Oh my God!
The people around were dumbfounded, their eyes filled with a touch of fear. Walter Wraith had been killed by the Harding family, and even used as an invitation to invite Mr. X to become a member of the Harding family.
“It’s over, completely over.”
Despair filled Constance Brighton’s eyes.
Once Mr. X truly became a member of the Harding family, their enemies would surely die. Even Walter Wraith had died, and those who were inferior to him would have no chance of survival.
It was over.
Truly over.
Everyone lowered their heads, their eyes filled with despair.
As for whether Mr. X would join the Harding family, they never even considered the possibility that he wouldn’t. In the country, those heritage families were truly colossal.
Not many people dared to be enemies with the heritage families!
No one even dared to refuse the heritage families.
However, Robin smiled with his hands behind his back.
“By your logic, Walter Wraith couldn’t stop me, so he’s useless. Then, you can be useless too. Your Harding family can all be useless as well.”
His words shocked everyone!
The entire Wraith family manor fell silent, and everyone stared at Robin dumbfounded.
Finnbar Harding is useless?
The Harding family is useless too?
Who dared say such things?
It was as if they had no desire to live.
The air seemed to suffocate for two seconds before Finnbar Harding’s expression gradually darkened, and he shouted angrily, “Mr. X, you have quite the nerve to dare to criticize the Harding family! I was originally considering your excellent skills and was going to let you be a dog for our Harding family. I never thought you would dare to speak so recklessly!”
“So what?” Robin spread his hands, his tone indifferent.
“So! So! Mr. X, you are so ignorant! You will regret today’s actions for the rest of your life. Red Flames Army, capture this madman who scorns the Harding family! I will take him back and execute him with the most severe punishment!” Finnbar Harding was furious.
“Yes!” Three thousand Red Flames Army soldiers responded loudly. They then focused their eyes on Robin, approaching step by step with murderous intent, completely surrounding Mr. X.
“Mr. X, how about the three thousand Red Flames Army of the Harding family? Are you scared?” Finnbar Harding sneered.
“Scared?” Robin smiled lightly with his hands behind his back, and then waved his hand: “Next, I will let you experience what true fear tastes like.”
“Hmph, what power can defeat the Red Flame…” Finnbar Harding’s words were cut off. He felt the ground shake, followed by earth-shattering tremors.
“What’s happening?” someone asked in panic.
“Look behind us! My god!” someone pointed outside.
They saw a dark, oppressive sky outside, blocking out the sun, like a torrent of steel coming from afar. Each person wore a wolf-shaped mask and held a large machete. In the middle, there was a wolf-shaped banner howling at the sky, filled with the breath of war!
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
The ground continued to shake. When the torrent of steel got closer, they realized that the three thousand Red Flames Army soldiers were like duckweed in front of them, insignificant!
However, this was not the key. The key was that Finnbar Harding recognized that banner. He retreated in panic, his pupils shrinking, pointing at the banner: “Ghost… Wolf Iron… Cavalry!”