Chapter 696 The Martial Art Master, Malcolm
Chapter 696 The Martial Art Master, Malcolm
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The Lynch Residence was wrapped in a suffocating silence. Not a sound broke the stillness, only a light breeze and faint sunshine stirred, joined by the heavy, oppressive footsteps of Johannes.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Each step he took seemed to pound directly into the hearts of everyone i
present.
It was the type of silence that, somehow, felt louder than anything else.
The horror of facing death was undeniable, but there was something even more terrifying in the agonizing wait before it arrived.
This dark crawling fear could shatter a weaker heart in an instant.
Some of the more timid guests, unable to bear the tension, shut their eyes tight and covered their ears, trying to block out the relentless sound that seemed to toll like a death knell, digging into their chests like icy fingers.
Even though they weren’t the ones Johannes intended to kill, every soul present felt the chill of impending doom creeping through the air, as if hell itself had opened its doors.
Viola sat down on a chair a servant had hurriedly brought over, her hand pressed to her chest as she fought to breathe. Her eyes were fixed on the lifeless body of her grandson, Jamie, sprawled on the floor before her. The pain in her heart was unbearable, stealing her breath in ragged gasps.
When her gaze shifted to her son, Kenneth, kneeling nearby with blood streaking his face, her fury threatened to consume her.
This was the Lynches, the pride she had guarded her whole life.
She had reigned as the matriarch of this esteemed family for decades, basking in the glory and respect. that came with being part of the most powerful family in Brighton’s top five noble families. The world had looked upon her with awe, with envy.
Yet, here she was, at her birthday banquet, reduced to this nightmare. A mere nobody, Robin, had single- handedly thrown the Lynches into chaos, leaving it in shambles.
This was a disgrace to the entire Lynches.
Perhaps even worse, it was a disgrace to her, the true power behind the family throne.
Hatred filled Viola’s heart as she waited, anticipating that final moment when Johannes, a martial a master, would put an end to Robin.
She wanted to witness this insolent young man who dared challenge the Lynches‘ authority meet his brutal end right before her.
Vincent, who had been frozen in shock, suddenly snapped back to his senses, shivering as he darted forward to stand before Johannes.
J–Johannes please, wait a moment, he stammered, his voice shaky. “I want to ask that kid, what happened to my mother? How did she die?”
Johannes shoved him aside. “Out of my way!”
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Vincent stumbled back, heart racing as he felt the terrifying killing intent radiating from this mighty. figure.
However, before he could fully process it, there was a sudden, unexpected sound. Johannes’s tough body was now kneeling on the floor.
The sight made Vincent’s blood run cold. Instinctively, he dropped down in front of him. “Johannes, please, how could I possibly deserve your kneel?”
“Get back!” Johannes’s shout was like a thunderclap, sending Vincent flying backward five or six meters. Jeaving him dazed and speechless.
He blinked, trying to clear his blurred vision, and when he looked again, he could hardly believe what he
- SW.
Johannes was kneeling before Robin, his entire body trembling as he said with a quivering voice, “Lord Drakebane.”
Everyone in the room was stunned.
This was Johannes, the Lynches‘ most formidable guardian, a legendary martial art master from the World of Darkness, a man even Harold of the Westeria Residence held in reverence. And now, here he was, kneeling to Robin.
What’s happening?
Viola, too, was struck dumb by the sight.
She slipped from her chair, sprawling on the floor in shock, muttering, “This is madness! Absolute madness! They’ve all gone insane!”
With the help of two maids, Viola shakily rose to her feet. Her hand gripped her cane as she struck the floor with it, her voice trembling with disbelief. Johannes… w–what is this? How could you kneel to that
kid?”
Get lost!” Johannes’s roar was sharp enough to make Viola’s entire body shudder.
“If you dare show any more disrespect to my master, I will destroy your entire family!”
Viola snapped her mouth shut.
She believed that this martial art master from the World of Darkness was absolutely capable of fulfilling his promise.
Still, she couldn’t fathom it. This boy, Robin, was just in his early twenties. He was an unknown in the circles of Draconia’s noble houses.
How could someone like Johannes, a man who had once stood as a towering figure in the World of Darkness, kneel before him?
Her eyes narrowed as she turned to Robin, searching for any clue to his true identity. Who was this young
The sight of Johannes kneeling, coupled with his warning to Viola, was enough to shatter the guests‘ understanding of everything they thought they knew
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The Lynches’s guardian was now kneeling before Vera’s boyfriend, of all people.
Has Johannes lost his mind?
The Lynches are his master, aren’t they?
From any angle, there was no reason for him to lower himself to Robin like this.
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What was even more unbelievable was that Johannes had called Robin “Lord” and threatened Viola with the destruction of the Lynches if she dared show Robin any more disrespect.
that moment, every guest in the room shifted their gaze to Robin, who had once been an invisible presence to them.
His handsome face, his extraordinary presence; they could no longer just brush him off as some random young man.
Although he looked remarkable, none of them had the slightest idea of who he really was.
Even Brighton’s elite families had no one like him.
What’s going on?
A beam of sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled spots of light on Robin’s figure! The play of light and shadow, carried by a gentle summer breeze, lifted the tousled, thick black hair that framed his chiseled face, highlighting the striking beauty and strength in his features.
Among the crowd, Angela’s eyes widened in surprise.
What a commanding presence!
This powerful figure is Vera’s boyfriend?!
Jade’s heart skipped a beat.
She had never seen a man with such an aura, one that seemed to transcend the ordinary.
Among the people in the Lynch Mansion, his king–like aloofness was magnetic, and she was instantly captivated
Especially when Johannes, the legendary martial art master, dropped to his knees in submission. This made Jade know for certain that Robin wasn’t just someone special, he was someone with an extraordinary, unshakable background.
In a low voice, Jade muttered, “Angela, I think the Lynches might have just encountered someone truly powerful Vera’s boyfriend is not simple at all.”
Angela, however, couldn’t quite process what was happening.
Everything was happening too suddenly, too stunningly, and too impossibly.
“Malcolm Robin’s voice was cold and sharp. “What was your purpose when you came to Draconia 20 years ago?”
Johannes hesitated for a moment, his trembling form still kneeling on the ground. “My lord… I received
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word from the underground that the ancient relic had appeared in Draconia’s Dragon Manor.”
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“Were you involved in the great massacre at the Dragon Manor?” Robin’s voice was frosty, laced with a hint of malice.
A killing intent, so dense and suffocating, seemed to pour down on Johannes in an instant. It was like a storm cloud ready to burst,
“Yes, my lord,” Johannes said, his voice shaking. “I… I wanted the ancient relic. But when I arrived at the Dragon Manor, it was already engulfed in flames.
asked you. Did you take part in the slaughter at the Dragon Manor? Robin pressed; his foot now resting. firmly on Johannes’s shoulder.
Cold sweat drenched Johannes as he stammered. “I did! I killed three people, but… I didn’t get anything.” “Then I went to Dragon Ridge Valley in Harmonfield and encountered the Young Lord Dragon. All the martial art masters who had gone before me had died. I was the only one who managed to escape.” Johannes paused, his voice now strained. “Afterward… I met Viola. I was gravely wounded, and she saved. my life. In return, I agreed to do three things for the Lynches. And so, I’ve been here for the last 20 years
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