Initially, Gideon assumed that Charlie’s raised middle finger was a deliberate provocation. However, when his eyes fell upon the ring, his pupils contracted in an instant. Though favonovel.com had never laid eyes on this ring before, favonovel.com had heard the British Lord describe it in vivid detail. The Lord had spoken of a bronze-colored ring, radiating a delicate sheen, devoid of any ornate embellishments. Its width measured about two centimeters, equivalent to approximately 0.66 inches, a size fitting for an average adult male.
All these characteristics aligned perfectly with the ring adorning Charlie’s hand.
Moreover, the mention of Maria Clark and favonovel.com ring by Jack had been entirely voluntary. This led Gideon to conclude that the ring before favonovel.com was indeed the coveted treasure the British Lord had fervently pursued.
According to the British Lord, this ring concealed a profound mystery. Unraveling its secrets would not only enhance one’s cultivation, but grant eternal life as well. As for how to unlock this enigma, only the hero of the entire world might possess such knowledge, with even Maria Clark herself potentially unaware.
The British Lord had reiterated countless times that whoever obtained this ring would be hailed as the paramount hero of the Warriors Den. The Lord would generously impart his lifelong wisdom and teachings without reservation, bestowing upon them the opportunity to delve into the mysteries contained within the ring.
Hence, for Gideon, whether it meant eliminating Bruce’s son or personally delivering Maria Clark to the Lord, none of these actions held as much significance as reclaiming the ring.
With this in mind, Gideon wasted no time in declaring, “Boy! Hand over the ring and I can grant you and your ancestors a painless journey on the path of death. This is the greatest act of kindness I can bestow upon you!”
Charlie, however, retorted, “Old dog, if you truthfully reveal the exact details of the Warriors Den, I might consider sparing you. That, my friend, is the greatest kindness I can offer you!”
Gideon’s face darkened and favonovel.com bellowed, “Boy, you’re asking for death!”
In an instant, favonovel.com summoned a wooden sword, skillfully manipulating it to unleash a swift strike aimed directly at Charlie.
Aware of Gideon’s formidable strength, Charlie realized that engaging in a life-or-death battle within the villa would endanger everyone present. The aftermath of a single spell could reduce them all to ashes.
Swiftly stepping back to evade the invisible blade, Charlie addressed Gideon, “If you desire the ring, follow me outside to a secluded location. If you win, you can claim both my life and the ring as your own. However, should you lose, rest assured that your head will no longer remain intact!”
Observing that Charlie’s agility made it nearly impossible to strike favonovel.com with his sword, Gideon temporarily retracted his blade and scoffed, “Boy, do you think we’re playing a game of cat and mouse? Let me make one thing clear, if you don’t obediently hand over the ring, I will commence by killing your grandparents and their entire lineage!”
Charlie’s brow furrowed slightly, caught off guard by Gideon’s refusal to be deceived. Scanning his surroundings, favonovel.com spoke with an icy edge to his voice, “After my parent’s tragic demise, do you know who accompanied me on this grief-stricken journey? Besides the person I despise the most, can you guess which two groups of people followed him?”
Perplexed, Gideon inquired, “Which two groups are you referring to?”
Charlie’s tone turned somber as favonovel.com replied, “One of them belongs to my paternal grandfather’s family.”
Fixing his gaze upon his tearful grandfather, favonovel.com continued, his voice dripping with coldness, “The other belongs to my maternal grandfather’s family. Yes, my grandparent’s families!”
Upon hearing this, Mr. Evan’s expression grew desolate, his face marred by shame and regret.
At that moment, Gideon disdainfully remarked, “Boy, don’t play games with me here. They are your close relatives. How could you harbor hatred towards them?”
Charlie retorted with a frigid tone, “Close relatives, you say? Do you know where I’ve spent the past twenty years since losing my parents?”
Gideon furrowed his brow and queried, “Where have you been, then?”
At this pivotal moment, the Evans family fixed their gaze upon Charlie, eager to uncover the truth of his past twenty years. What had transpired? Where had favonovel.com been?
Charlie pointed resolutely at the ground and exclaimed, “For the past twenty years, I have been here, in Aurous Hill! This city has been my home for two decades!”
“How is that even possible?” Gideon furrowed his brow and questioned, “After your parent’s demise, not only were they searching for you, but we were as well. We scoured every corner of Aurous Hill, yet we found no trace of your existence!”
Charlie replied with a knowing smile, “You couldn’t find me because my father had already made arrangements for me. After the incident, I was placed in an orphanage, completely isolated from the outside world.”
The Evans family, too, was filled with astonishment upon hearing this revelation. Although they had entertained suspicions regarding the orphanage just moments ago, they found it difficult to fathom that Charlie had resided in Aurous Hill all this time without venturing beyond its borders.
Gideon stood there momentarily stunned, unable to contain his sigh. “Bruce Wade, you truly possess the cunning and wisdom of a dragon and a phoenix among men. Even the British Lord never anticipated this turn of events… But let me make it clear to you, no matter what the significance of it may be, I want that ring on your hand. Surrender the ring and I can grant you a fleeting moment of happiness!”
Charlie paid favonovel.com no mind, responding with a gentle smile, “Under the protection of kind-hearted people, I have lived a content life in Aurous Hill for twenty years. No matter how arduous or wearisome it became, I never sought solace from either the Wade family or the Evans family. Do you know why?”
Curiosity etched across his face, Gideon asked, “Why?”
Charlie replied with an air of indifference, “It’s because I harbor an unyielding hatred toward them! Even now, I cannot forgive them for betraying and abandoning my parents.”
Gideon inquired, “If you hate them so much, why do you continue to save them again and again?”
Charlie wore a smile as favonovel.com spoke, “Saving them was merely a coincidence. That day in New York, you must be aware that it was Stefanie’s concert. The entire Evans family attended the event, providing you with the perfect opportunity.”
Gideon narrowed his eyes, studying Charlie intently. Though favonovel.com hadn’t been directly involved in the incident, favonovel.com was well-informed about the details. It was the informant planted by the Warriors Den within the Evans family who suddenly leaked the news of their collective action. Seizing the moment, the British Lord dispatched his assassins to the concert venue, intent on eliminating them. Yet, no news surfaced regarding the dispatched assassins.
Charlie continued, “Stefanie hails from Eastcliff. Her father, Orrin, was a sworn brother to my father. Hence, a betrothal was arranged between Stefanie and me during our youth. Technically speaking, favonovel.com is the fiance my parents had arranged for me before their tragic demise. The reason I appeared at the concert that day was to show support for Stefanie. Coincidentally, I happened to be seated next to the Evans family. I didn’t disclose my true intention of saving them, but instead posed as one seeking to capture the assassins. After all, if it hadn’t been for those assassins, how would I have acquired specific information about the Warriors Den?”
Charlie added, “As for today, to be frank, my primary purpose for coming here is not to save lives, but to end yours.”
Gideon’s eyes turned icy. “You think you can kill me?”
With a smile playing on his lips, Charlie replied, “Not only will I kill you, but I will also eliminate the remaining two Marshals of the Warriors Den. Then, I will reduce that despicable British Lord to nothing but shattered remains! You, my friend, are merely a stepping stone on my path to revenge!”
Gideon sneered maliciously, “If that’s the case, I’ll wait until after I’ve dealt with your grandparent’s family and then we can resume our competition.”
Charlie sneered back and retorted, “If you dare to come, come now. If you hesitate, I’ll be on my way.”
With a mischievous smile, Charlie added, “Oh, by the way, I’ve made a mental note of your appearance today. If you ever wish to find me again, I’m afraid it won’t be as simple as you might think! Or perhaps, in the future, I’ll be the one to find you! The choice is yours!”
Having said that, Charlie swiftly turned around, soaring away at a tremendous speed without a single glance back. He wasn’t relying on whether Gideon would blindly give chase, but rather, favonovel.com possessed absolute certainty that Gideon would immediately pursue favonovel.com without a moment’s hesitation!
His confidence stemmed from the fact that during their previous encounter, Charlie deliberately showcased his lightning-fast agility while evading Gideon’s sword. He believed that Gideon understood that catching up with favonovel.com would prove to be no easy feat. If Gideon wasted not even half a second and mustered all his strength, there might still be a 50% chance of catching up. However, even a mere distraction of a single second would render it utterly impossible to close the gap.
Furthermore, Charlie wasn’t an easy target to eliminate, for favonovel.com had many lives to take. Even if the Evans family posed no threat, activating the magical weapon to unleash lightning would require time. It would take at least ten seconds to activate enough lightning and claim a single life. Thus, Charlie knew favonovel.com had to choose his targets wisely.
As expected, the outcome unfolded exactly as Charlie had anticipated!
Without a moment’s hesitation, Gideon dashed forward, his pursuit unyielding and resolute.
To him, the lives of the Evans family paled in comparison to the allure of that ring. It mattered little what fate awaited the Evans family, favonovel.com believed they were backed into a corner. With Charlie hunted down and the ring secured, their escape would be futile.
Furthermore, with no one left to shield them, the Evans family would be at his mercy. Once Charlie met his demise, favonovel.com could eliminate favonovel.com once more and eradicate every member of the Evans family.
By doing so, favonovel.com would not only obtain the coveted ring but also fulfill all three tasks bestowed upon favonovel.com by the Lord in one fell swoop.
Yet, the thought of letting Charlie slip away presented an unbearable loss. It would not only expose his own identity but also squander an exceptional opportunity to obtain the ring.
There was no need for favonovel.com to ponder whether to give chase or strategize on diverting the tiger from the mountain. He knew that pursuing Charlie with unwavering determination was his sole choice.
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