Chapter 519: Chapter 519: Don’t Dig a Trap Carelessly (1)
The Umbral Zone, a place beyond any nation’s reach, never lacks for strife, yet in the past year, it has grown rather quiet as Ghost Doctor’s Vale and The Dark Tower both shut their doors, prompting the major forces to lie low.
However, this tranquility was shattered with the return of the Lord of the Dark Tower.
On the first day of the Lord’s return, The Dark Tower underwent a massive purge, resulting in heavy casualties.
By the second day, the forces of The Dark Tower gathered together to storm The Crimson Blade Hall, swiftly annihilating the hall known for its might and dominance.
The Lord of the Dark Tower strikes with precision and brutality, his dominant and fierce style leaving no room for dissent.
Even the influential families began instructing their frivolous offspring to keep their heads down during this tumultuous period.
Blood and carnage swept across the Shadowlands, leaving everyone in despair, little did they know all this chaos was for the sake of one woman.
Raina North awoke amidst the salty scent of the ocean, finding herself in a resplendent room, devoid of any presence. The rocking sensation underfoot revealed she was floating atop the sea.
Indeed, as she pushed open the window, she was greeted by an endless expanse of azure sea and sky, seabirds wheeling gracefully in the low air, and the sea breeze upon her face confirmed her suspicions.
Yet she knew nothing of how she came to be there.
She only recalled being with Elias Hawthorne in his apartment, the thought of those blush-inducing moments made Raina’s ears grow hot.
Though she managed to keep her underwear on, it was just barely.
She remembered falling asleep when exhausted and waking up to a gnawing hunger.
At the time, she searched everywhere but found no sign of Elias Hawthorne.
So she dialed his number.
But there was no answer.
After waiting a long while, Elias Hawthorne called back in a furious state.
As soon as he picked up, he said, "Get out of there immediately."
Raina North was confused, and her simmering anger erupted, but before she could curse him, the door was forced open.
A group of people rushed in.
Raina sneered, clenching her fists, "Perfect timing, I’m in need of a punching bag."
She immediately recognized the assassins as coming from The Crimson Blade Hall.
In the Umbral Zone, The Crimson Blade Hall is second only to The Dark Tower.
The difference is, The Crimson Blade Hall is notorious, driven solely by money; once you’re in, don’t expect to leave cleanly.
Yet Raina had respect for the Hall Master, as the chaos in the Umbral Zone meant no one dared provoke the Dark Tower.
The Crimson Blade Hall was the only entity daring enough to pluck the tiger’s teeth.
Each year, they took on assignments against The Dark Tower’s rivals, raking in plentiful rewards as a result.
Casper North and Raina North had often discussed The Crimson Blade Hall’s method of making money, never imagining that she would one day become their target.
"Knock her out, take her away."
The leader didn’t give Raina a chance to speak, and immediately commanded.
Such savage conduct instantly enraged Raina.
Raina genuinely felt these people lacked manners; shouldn’t they introduce themselves and state their purpose before capturing someone?
So disrespectful.
Raina promptly decided to teach them a lesson in conduct.
Raina clenched her fists, loosened her joints, and faced attackers one by one, quickly making them plead for mercy.
"With just these meager skills, you dare strut before me? Didn’t your leader tell you to keep your eyes wide open when stepping out?"
Yes, they did.
But who would expect, after leaving the Umbral Zone, encountering such a fierce demoness?
She is indeed the woman of the Lord of the Dark Tower.
Just as ferocious as her man.