Chapter 423

At the same time, Steven locked eyes with Alfred. Their gazes clashed in midair—one calm, the other venomous. The exchange was like a bolt of lightning, brief and intense. Steven spoke with a hint of amusement, "Wait here. I'll be back after I kick some asses. If I come back and find Ryan isn't still on his knees, you're as good as dead." Evan scoffed, "You're not leaving here today." Steven smiled faintly. He stretched his body as his energy began to peak. With a powerful stomp on the deck, he launched himself into the air and landed with a crash that sent dust swirling into the sky. "Caspian, step up and meet your end!" Steven's eyes were filled with contempt. His powerful and commanding voice swept over the lake like the clash of steel. Caspian, standing behind Alfred, was a muscular giant whose bulk strained against his martial arts uniform. His large hands looked like the strong talons of an eagle. He scowled but stayed silent, glancing at Alfred. "End him," Alfred said i