Chapter 921 I Promise to Forever Respect You

Outside the grand Qacalisle International Convention Center, an unsettling silence fell over the crowd.

An oppressive, almost suffocating atmosphere weighed heavily on those gathered.

Their eyes darted toward the heir to the prestigious family, drawn to her regal aura. A sudden chill rippled through the group, as if her icy presence had seeped into their very bones.

The autumn sun beat down relentlessly, amplifying the heat of the already stifling sea breeze, which seemed to carry a sense of anxious impatience.

In the distance, the late-season cicadas continued their song, oblivious to the approaching winter, adding a sense of dissonance to the scene.noveldrama

Pierre's face turned ashen, his expression torn.

His once-proud stance, once filled with youthful defiance, crumbled under the weight of the moment.

With a heavy thud, he collapsed to the ground, his pride shattered by the crushing reality.

Pierre groveled before them.

Just as Kolton arrived, he kicked Pierre in the leg.

"You fool! What gave you the audacity to gamble with Mr. Ramsey? Now, you'd better fulfil your bet!"

Felix entered, his warm demeanor shining through. "What's going on, Kolton?"

Kolton immediately bowed low. "Mr. Felix, Pierre has foolishly insulted Mr. Ramsey."

Felix exchanged a glance with Robin before turning to Pierre still groveling at their feet. "Is there really someone who dares to challenge Mr. Ramsey? Show me the bet." Guards quickly presented the gambling agreement to Felix.

Pierre, with lingering defiance, spoke up. "Mr. Felix, he... he said that if the Aldridges dared to challenge him, he would crush them without hesitation!"

Felix chuckled softly.

"That's exactly right. If not for Mr. Ramsey, we'd have been gone years ago and we'd still be gone now, and in the future, too.

"In other words, the Aldridges are nothing compared to Mr. Ramsey.

"He could take down the Aldridges at any moment.

"He can even have my granddaughter, Luella. Well, if Mr. Ramsey were interested, of course."

Felix's words shook everyone in the hall, their impact impossible to ignore.

It was unimaginable to hear the head of the Aldridge family, the most powerful dynasty in the world, speak with such humility!

A seemingly unwinnable bet had somehow been turned around completely!

What kind of power did one need to make the leader of the world's most influential family bow so deeply?

Cyril, standing nearby, couldn't help but gasp.

It was a relief that he hadn't acted too rashly earlier.

Now, watching Pierre, still unwilling to accept defeat while lying on the floor, Cyril could only laugh bitterly at himself.

What is Pierre, the so-called King of Mercenaries, in comparison to this kind of power?

He's completely out of his depth.

As Felix finished speaking, Kolton immediately bowed before Robin again.

"Mr. Ramsey, Pierre has insulted you with his arrogance. Let me deal with him to ease your anger."

Kolton knew that Robin could end Pierre's life with a single motion.

If Pierre still didn't understand his position, his fate was sealed.

Yesterday, Kolton had seen how Julius, the Aldridges' long-serving captain, met his end at Robin's hands.

Robin wasn't a noble gentleman; he was a ruthless beast.

What Pierre and his ignorant allies didn't realize was that the man before them was Divine Drakebane, a name feared even by gods.

His terrifying reputation had been built in an impossibly short time, with the bodies of the world's most powerful enemies piling up in his wake. Forget Kolton and Pierre-the so-called powerful men.

Even if the top 30 superpowers of the World of Darkness gathered, they would be no more than ants before Divine Drakebane.

What made Robin even more terrifying wasn't just his own unmatched power.

He was backed by a vast global network of assassins and spies, far more powerful than anyone could imagine.

This network stretched across every corner of the globe.

Erasing a multi-billion-dollar organization? A matter of sending out a few orders.

The Aldridges' wealth, influence, and security forces were nothing in comparison.

If Robin wanted, he could wipe out the Aldridges in less than two hours.

What most people considered "strength" was mere child's play.

True strength, like Robin's, defied all comprehension.

Kolton couldn't help but grin bitterly.

Pierre thought that by becoming the leader of Sea Lion Force and earning the title of the King of Mercenaries in Ugosea, he was unbeatable.

Little did he know, in the face of someone like Robin, he wasn't even worth considering.

The thought of Pierre gambling with Robin? It was a foolish, terrifying mistake.

"Captain Pierre, you can't keep groveling like this! Get up! You're the King of Mercenaries!" Abner, pushing through the crowd, rushed to shout, surprising everyone with hiso audacity.

The world is never short of fools!

Everyone turned to stare at Abner as if he were out of his mind.

"What does it matter if the Aldridges

stand with him?" Abner continued

trying to help Pierre to his feet. "We're not just anyone; we're the elite mercenaries of the world! You can't just grovel like this.

"By doing this, you've thrown away your glory, and now you'll carry this shame for the rest of your life, Pierre. You don't have to honor the bet!

"I don't believe he'll kill you in front of all these reporters!"

Felix's eyes narrowed with

displeasure as he glanced at the

reporters. "Ladies and gentlemen, there's nothing I despise more than having our family's business

exposed to the media-everything Mr Ramsey does today included.

"If anyone wants to test the Aldridges' strength, feel free.

"Our security forces would be more than happy to eliminate any challengers!"

The reporters quickly gasped and shut off all their equipment.

Without a word, they deleted every piece of evidence they had.

Felix was not joking.

Turning to Abner, he said, "So, you think this world doesn't need contracts?"

Abner scoffed. "Contracts? Ha, those are for the weak! The strong don't follow rules or mundane agreements! "Any contract I sign can be broken, as long as it benefits me!

"Anyone who thinks a contract can hold me is a fool!"

Felix laughed. "This is the first time in my life I've heard someone speak so confidently... like a sc*undrel!

"Kolton, based on his logic, this idi*t doesn't even deserve to live in this world!"

With a casual smile, Felix delivered this deadly judgment as if commenting on the weather.

Two Aldridge guards quickly seized Abner, knocking him out and dragging him away in a vehicle before speeding off.

The diplomatic attaché from Weronnia didn't dare intervene Abner's fate was of no concern to them.

After some hesitation, Pierre finally lowered his face to the ground, honoring his bet. "Mr. Ramsey, I accept defeat. From now on, I promise to forever respect you!"