Chapter 5 Don't Be Afraid, Lily

• Devon, battered and bruised, was assaulted by waves of terror.
• Below Trash Peak, broken glass, nails, and problematic soil pierced his body repeatedly.
• The pain drove him to the brink of madness, his eyes bloodshot and veined.
• After an unknown duration, Devon awoke; the first sight he saw was Marcus applying medicine to him.
• "Awake? Perfect timing!"
• Marcus stowed the red medicine bottle.
• As the world's top divine doctor, his skills were unmatched.
• He ensured Devon stayed alive to endure the world's agony.
• Marcus dragged Devon back to the crane at Trash Peak.
• Boom!
• Another loud crash, and Devon was on the verge of breaking, his mind nearing collapse.
• The medicine's swift effect kept Devon from succumbing to despair.
• After countless repetitions, his nerves were frayed.
• Finally conscious, Devon pleaded, "Mr. Crawley, please, spare me. I'll do anything if you let me go."
• Marcus's expression remained cold. It was as if Devon was negotiating with a demon. "Did you ever think of sparing my daughter? Or Sadie?"
• Using his last bit of strength, Devon begged, "If you don't let me go, just kill me. I can't bear this torture. It's worse than death!"
• Marcus, unrelenting, called Maxwell, "Maxwell, come to Trash Peak now. I have a critical task for you!"
• Maxwell arrived swiftly, shocked by the blood pool. "Lift him up and push him down! Keep doing it!"
• Relentless pain, without end.
• The ground was to be turned into a crater by Devon's suffering.
• Gritting his teeth, Maxwell had never seen Wintermere's king so furious. Netherwood was facing a disaster.
• But then, something unexpected occurred.
• Marcus's angry shout echoed. "Maxwell, send a message. The Wintermere celebration banquet is cancelled and moved to Netherwood! Inform everyone that my daughter was pushed and nearly killed!"
• Maxwell trembled.
• The celebration banquet in Wintermere was grand, drawing countless individuals keen to witness Marcus in action.
• When he becomes enraged, the entire world feels his fury.
• The message stirred not just Netherwood, but also Wintermere and regions beyond.
• Outside of Wintermere, Marcus was viewed as heroic, tirelessly leading charges into battles for Mandoria.
• He bravely faced the brink of life and death without any grievances, all in the defence of his territory.
• Now, with his daughter had been hurt, his fury was something the world was forced to confront.
• It was Maxwell who disseminated the message, causing a stir across Wintermere.
• The realm was abuzz with astonishment.
• The first to respond were the members of the Blade. "Zenith Crawley of the Divine Phoenix Robe has called us to Netherwood for a celebration of victory."
• Within Wintermere, Marcus was renowned as Zenith, and his Divine Phoenix Robe was held in high esteem, even by the King of Hell himself.
• He was more ruthless than the demon king.
• Upon hearing the news, the distinguished Medicine King Hall acted quickly, sending their top divine doctors with a clear announcement, "Zenith has not called off the victory celebration. It's been relocated to Netherwood."
• The foreign assassin group Dragon Slayer noted this shift, urging action, "Zenith has left Wintermere. We must make haste to Netherwood!"
• This caused a stir among mercenary bands and notable figures from the shadows, all motivated by a shared sentiment.
• "We found Lily's photo. She is such a lovely girl. That man is heartless. Make your way to Netherwood quickly. It may be our finest opportunity to seek out Zenith for his unparalleled medical expertise."
• "Our leader is now safe. The key event has been moved to Netherwood."
• "The journey to Netherwood will attract a large crowd. Zenith has cancelled the traditional Wintermere festivity and opted instead for a gathering in Netherwood. It's crucial to identify his adversaries and understand the situation. Should Zenith require our support, we must be ready to provide it immediately."
• "Lily, there's no need for fear. War King Sir Leo, Sir Daniel, and Sir Gregor are en route to Netherwood."
• "Stay courageous, Lily. The wealthiest lady, Ms. Jenny, and the world-renowned assassin, Ms. Rosy, are also making their way to Netherwood!"
• Everyone considered a favour from Zenith extremely precious. His healthcare interventions were often miraculous. Nonetheless, it was rare for Zenith to leave Wintermere.
• Even in Centrium Vale, the sudden news caused a stir. "Why would Zenith make an unexpected return to Netherwood?"
• In the council room of Centrium Vale, Salvador Weston, the ruling monarch of the Westons, showed his frustration with a forceful strike on the table.
• "I'm unsure. The festivities in Wintermere were abruptly called off as he returned to Netherwood."
• The Sovic King was angry, exclaiming, "This is absurd! The influx of people into Netherwood is overwhelming. Tickets are becoming a rarity, and the surrounding cities are experiencing heavy traffic!"
• "We must find out what Zenith is up to."
• The news came in swiftly. "During his stay in Netherwood, he went by the name Marcus. Without his knowledge, he fathered a child with a woman called Sadie. Today was the first time he encountered his daughter.
• "However, an incident occurred where she was nearly killed after being pushed down from a crane."
• A profound silence enveloped the conference room.