Chapter 2 What Happened at the Airport?

Albert had just gotten off the plane.

The enormous airport was already surrounded by countless men in black, packed so tightly that not even water could get through. The planes that should have taken off had all been intercepted, parked far away on the outer perimeter.

In the center stood a woman with three stars on her shoulders, tall and upright. Just standing there, she gave off an intimidating, commanding presence!

Like an extremely sharp blade!

She was Emma Johnson, one of the top ten three-star generals in the world!

And the only female general in Novaria!

Emma looked coldly at Albert as he walked down from the plane. His shirt was washed so many times it had turned whitish, and he was half leaning on the handrail, looking completely lifeless.

"Albert? Long time no see."

Emma looked at Albert, her gaze condescending. "My teacher specifically had me rush back from thousands of miles away, saying he wanted me to marry you."

"But I'm here today just to tell you - my world is different from yours."

Albert frowned slightly at these words.

"I won't be going through with this marriage." Emma's expression was indifferent, her face showing disdain.

When they were young, they were indeed best playmates.

But after Emma left Blacksite Prison, she discovered just how big the world really was.

Now, she was a three-star general known to everyone, while he was still stuck in that broken prison.

They were no longer from the same world.

"However, I'm not completely heartless."

"I heard that before you went to prison, you were hunted by mysterious forces in Emerald City. For that reason, I specially invited 'Demon,' the world's seventh-ranked mercenary king, to protect you during this time."

"That should be enough compensation for breaking off our engagement."

She spoke indifferently.

At the same time, the mercenaries at the airport parted like a wave, and a burly man walked out.

Seventh on the Mercenary King rankings!

"Oh my god!"

Even the well-trained men in black around them couldn't help but gasp. This figure who struck fear both at home and abroad had actually appeared here today!

If this news got out, it would be enough to shake all of Novaria!

At the same time, the others looked at Albert with even more contempt.

Although Emma was a three-star general, inviting "Demon" must have cost her dearly.

Yet Albert, on the other hand...

Up to now, he hadn't even said thank you.

Standing there like a wooden dummy!

Emma sighed and shook her head. "I know this is a big blow to you, but as you can see, neither my status nor my circle is something you can reach."

As she spoke, "Demon" nodded slightly.

Albert said nothing.

She patted Albert's shoulder like an elder. "I've done more than enough."

"'Demon' will protect you. I'm sure no one will be able to hurt you during this time."

"After all, even I'm no match for his abilities."

"If only you had left Blacksite Prison with me back then, we might still have had a chance."

Emma chuckled lightly. Years ago, she had invited Albert to leave with her, but unfortunately, Albert had refused. After saying this, she turned and boarded the helicopter. Without waiting for Albert's response, she gave an order and left directly with her troops.

"How ridiculous!"

Albert frowned.

And beside him, the man called 'Demon' spoke:

"Bro, I never imagined you had this kind of relationship with General Johnson!"

"I heard you're being hunted by enemies? And now you've been dumped too - I'm starting to feel sorry for you."

The mercenary king 'Demon' looked relaxed. Usually, he protected either the presidents of small countries or the top business tycoons. Protecting an ordinary eighteen-year-old kid was already his easiest assignment.

"But don't worry, with me, 'Demon,' here, no one can touch you!"

"Bro, come with me."

The mercenary king 'Demon' obviously couldn't follow Albert around all the time. He planned to take Albert back to his safe house - that would be most convenient and safest.

"Actually, you can leave now."

Albert couldn't be bothered with him. He walked straight ahead, preparing to leave the airport.

But 'Demon' reached out and stopped him.

"What did you say?" Looking at the man before him, 'Demon' looked shocked. "Do you know who you're talking to? Even if you're the person I'm supposed to protect, you need to show me respect."

Albert said coldly, "I said, move aside!"

If it weren't for the fact that he wasn't a bad person, Albert would have slapped him aside already.

"Bro, apologize now! Otherwise, I'll make you understand what it means that a mercenary king cannot be insulted!"

The mercenary king 'Demon' suddenly raised his voice, his tone like a great bell!

Cracks even appeared in the ground beneath his feet!

This was the power of a mercenary king-level fighter.

Even a single kick was terrifying!

"Hmm?"

Seeing this, Albert suddenly turned his head to look at 'Demon' and smiled. "Mercenary King 'Demon'? I remember now - three years ago, you went to Netherworld Trench to hunt a giant blue whale! But you lost!"

"What?"

With one sentence, 'Demon's' expression changed dramatically.

Three years ago, he had just reached seventh place on the Mercenary King rankings and was full of himself!

Hearing there was a fierce blue whale in Netherworld Trench, he went there specifically, only to be seriously injured by the whale instead.

"You... how do you know about that?"

'Demon' looked panicked.

He considered this incident a disgrace and had never told anyone about it!

"Because that whale is my pet!"

Albert's voice was light, but in 'Demon's' mind, it was like a thunderclap.

He was going crazy!

He had seen the giant whale and knew better than anyone how powerful it was!

Its body length alone was nearly a mile!

Boundless in the ocean!

Even giant ships would be sunk by it!

And it was actually this young man's pet?

This...

'Demon' couldn't help but tremble.

"Move aside! I won't say it a second time!"

Albert snapped.

"I..."

'Demon' was stunned.

Albert couldn't be bothered with more talk. He took one step forward, and a world-destroying force swept out.

The ground beneath 'Demon's' feet actually tore open into a 30-foot-long crack!

'Demon' immediately jumped aside, his eyes full of terror!

If he hadn't reacted quickly, that one step would have already sent him into the abyss!

But even looking at the ground, he still felt lingering fear.

This power...

More than enough to crush ten of him!

"I don't need anyone interfering in my business!"

Albert had already left, but his voice carried from afar.

'Demon' trembled all over!

His heart was already overwhelmed with shock.

"Emma, didn't you say you wanted me to protect an ordinary person just out of prison?"

"This is no ordinary person! This is a super big shot with terrifying power!"

"Breaking off your engagement with him - you're definitely going to regret it!"

'Demon' thought to himself as he watched Albert's retreating figure.

Outside the airport.

Luna's family of three.

Olivia looked excited, eager to know what had happened inside.

General Johnson was her idol, after all.

After the countless troops left, a tall figure emerged from the cordoned-off airport.

"Albert?"

Luna recognized him from far away. She rushed forward and hugged the young man, saying happily, "I found out a week ago you were getting out. I've been waiting and waiting, and finally you're here! Good boy, you've grown so much! You didn't suffer in there, did you?"

Albert's eyes also reddened. Luna wasn't just his mother's best friend; she was his own savior.

Without her, he would have died back then!

"Mr. Smith, Olivia!"

Without the arrogance he'd shown facing 'Demon,' Albert now greeted them warmly.

But Olivia just snorted coldly, unwilling to look at Albert.

Liam Smith also just nodded coldly.

He couldn't understand why his wife, Luna, would refuse to let Olivia marry into other families, and instead insist on pushing Olivia into the fire pit with Albert, this convicted felon!

"By the way, Albert, what happened at the airport? Before you came out, I heard troops rumbling inside and the ground exploding."

"You're not hurt, are you?"

Luna looked concerned.

Hearing this, Olivia and Liam couldn't help but lean in closer.

Although they weren't very interested in Albert, they were curious about what had happened at the airport.

The scene had been so grand.

"Oh, I'm fine."

Albert smiled. "Emma wanted to break off our engagement, and the mercenary king 'Demon' wanted to fight me, but I scared him off."