The Lord of Wilderness

"Let's not talk here. Join me inside."

Kinx's friend – Fernando – turned his back at them and started walking towards the open gigantic door.

He's wearing a white suit and white shoes. He looks like an actor from a movie rather than a terrifying don of one of the three biggest and strongest gangs in the Philippines.

'I think his name is Fernando? I heard the old man called him that.'

"Lord Balisto, Mr. Latrino wants to talk to you," a man in a suit suddenly approached them after they got inside.

Bernie – one of Fernando's personal bodyguards – was bathed in sweat when he came. Every guard in this mansion is incredible. You can tell that because each one of them has a well-built body.

'If this man were to spar with me… Nah, just kidding. Of course, I won't let that happen.'

From the entrance, you can already see the wealthiness of Fernando. The stone walls up to the ceiling, the floor, and the furniture are explicit. You can tell that they are high quality just by looking at them.

For the interior design, the combination of black, gray, and white is extraordinary. The place is indeed meticulous and spacious. A person would definitely be astonished after witnessing this palace.

"Give me the phone and I'll call him later," Fernando replied to his bodyguard.

"He told me that he wants to talk to you in person, my lord." Fernando's poker face changed into a smirking one.

"He wants to talk to me in person, huh? Tell him, I will meet him after my appointment," he said that made his bodyguard panicked.

"But my lord, he also told me this is urgen-"

"Tell him, I will meet him after my appointment," Fernando said with full of authority. Although it's in a monotone voice, Zach felt shivers down his spine, and the same goes for the bodyguard.

"Y-Yes, my lord…"

One of "The Ruthless Trio" — the "Lord of the Sky" — the leader of the "Shadow Wanderers" — Fernando Balisto.

A good-looking 6-foot tall man with a white slit-back hair. He wears glasses that matches his aura. A serene type of person in the outside but a compelling beast in reality.

The title "The Most Strategical Don" suits him the best. A leader that focuses on tactics is the impression he releases. The more you look at him, the more he gets mysterious.

'Is this what a mafia don capable of? He's giving a threatening aura without using any effort. His power is definitely beyond compare…'

"Hahahaha! You're still scaring your bodyguards like that? As expected from you," Kinx commented as we walk into the living room.

After they reached the living room, Zach was stunned in awe. The interior design is unexplainably brilliant. The walls, vases, and all of the things are also painted in black and gray.

A high ceiling with an enormous sparkling black diamond chandelier. The spiral staircase that goes to the second floor is also made of black diamonds.

'The space of the living room is almost thrice as big as my entire house!'

Two big black curved sofas with a black study table in the middle that is also made of black diamonds. Everything that is supposed to be made of glass, was replaced by the said diamonds.

"You are making me feel like I'm a bad person, master Kinx," Fernando chuckled.

"Drop the master already. I'm not your master anymore. By the way, I already told you why we came here, right?"

"Yeah. I was actually shocked that you requested a favor. You are not that kind of man. I wonder who was the man you wanted to help," Fernando said and glanced at Zach that made him petrified.

'This kid kind of gives a vibe similar to master.'

"I'm sure you know him. I already talked to you about him, do you remember?"

"Come on, you know I'm bad about remembering things. One of your friends? Acquaintance?" Fernando guessed as they sit on the curved sofas.

'I feel like I'm a rich person. With all these expensive things, I'm sure he's living the happiest life a man could ever wish.'

"He's my nephew," Kinx cut the guessing game with a calming voice. But Fernando got stunned after hearing his answer.

"Nephew...? You mean your... brother's son?" Fernando asked with his eyes widen.

'Wait, what?! He's my uncle?! This old man is my father's brother?!'

"Hahaha! Glad you remember," Kinx responded with a small laugh.

Fernando then looked at Zach with his threatening eyes. But Zach can't sense danger, he senses the opposite.

"I never thought I'd meet you this early. It's an honor meeting you, young master," Fernando said with full of respect, he even bowed to Zach.

'What...? Why did he... Y-Young master…?'

"I-It's also a pleasure meeting you, m-my l-lord," Zach also replied with a bow.

'I did hear it right… Why did he call me young master, though…?'

"Lord Balisto, the helicopter of Mr. Latrino is outside the mansion," Fernando's personal bodyguard earlier, Bernie, came back.

"That bastard. He really doesn't know how to wait patiently," Fernando said as his jaw tightened in annoyance. He then stood up and glanced at Kinx and Zach.

"I guess our time's up. Javier, give the young master the most expensive tuxedo that we hav-"

"Why are you so stubborn, Balisto?! I told you I have something important to tell you!" A huge man suddenly came into the living room.

With his every single step, a sound can be heard. Zach looked up because that's the only way he could see the man's face.

'I have never seen this kind of human in my entire life! It feels unreal! Is he a giant?!'

"Hohoho, Macisig?" Kinx grinned as he watch the giant man raging.

One of "The Ruthless Trio" — the "Lord of Wilderness" — the leader of the "Triumphants" — Macisig Latrino.

A 10-foot tall black man with a well-built body above normal. He's bald, wears black shades, and he has a white lion tattoo on the top of his head. He also has a frightening aura and it's more evident compared to Fernando's.

The most passionate among the three dons. He does his works and missions with no fail and completely spotless. According to some of the articles, once he has an eye on something, he will never stop until he is satisfied.

"This bastard...!" Fernando whispered in anger, massaging his temple.

"Who are these people? Are they your guests?" the huge man – Macisig – asked Fernando as he walked towards his direction.

"Is that really you, Macisig? You have grown so big, huh? How's the Visayas?" Kinx casually interrupted their conversation and approached Macisig.

'Who the hell is this old man?'

Macisig then stared at Kinx like a mad bull ready to headbutt when Kinx tapped his right shoulder.

"What do you think you're doing, old man?"

"Oh, come on. I know you remember me! It's really nice to meet you aga-"

In just a blink of an eye, the old man disappeared in front of all of them, followed by a loud crashing sound and a strong force that made Zach's body shake, as well as Bernie's. Zach also felt a terrifying energy coming from Macisig.

'W-Who is this mad man…?'

However, Fernando on the other hand, was just sitting like nothing happened. He didn't even budge.

'Did he not feel that strong power…? Or is he just immune because he's super strong…?'

What Zach didn't know is that Fernando also felt the heavy force that has been emitted. He knows that Macisig is strong but he underestimated him. He let his guard down on that exact moment.

'What training are you up this time, huh?'

Zach looked around to find the old man but the only thing he found was a huge hole on the wall that's 50 feet away from them. The furniture and plants near the broken wall were also destroyed by something powerful. It's like a disaster.

'What happened...? I didn't see anything...'

"How dare you get near me? You should know your place, peasant. I don't care if you are an old man. Have a nice journey to hell," Macisig proclaimed angrily, looking outside the hole.

'Fernando is not even worried about everything that has been destroyed at all. If I were in his shoes, I would probably break down.'

Zach was about to go look for Kinx when he heard a loud laugh from outside the hole.

Macisig was also disturbed after he heard the laugh. It seems like he's not expecting a voice coming out from that hole anymore.

'He survived that. Who really is that old man?'

"You became stronger, Macisig. I think you have already graduated from being an airhead goat."

'That's the voice of the old man... That means if he's outside... and there's a huge hole… He was sent flying by this giant man?!'

'I bet he didn't even use a single effort because I didn't see him move his body!'

'More importantly, with that powerful force, how could this old man survive?!'

"But I think you need a little bit of discipline," Kinx said before disappearing again.

'Huh? Where did he go…?'

When Zach opened his eyes after blinking once, he saw Macisig down on his knees – full of sweat and unable to move. It's like something is preventing him.

Zach was also got taken down by the strong gravity in no time. His body fell on the floor. He feels like his internal organs are getting drag down too.

'Graah! Am I going to die?!'

"This power… This is the hand of the space… H-How…?" Macisig hardly spoke.

On the other hand, Fernando is covering his body and he's using all his strength to fight the force for him not to be taken by the gravity as well.

'Master is still powerful as ever...!'

"I have told you so many times to always keep yourself together," Kinx replied while standing in front of Macisig.

Kinx's palm is above Macisig's head and it's the one causing them trouble. Kinx is using a compelling amount of gravity on his palm.

That's why Macisig could not stand nor move. The strong gravity is also making the floor break continuously.

'This is unbelievable!', Zach thought to himself.

"I remember you now… Master Kinx… I am really sorry...! Please, it's my honor to be killed by you to atone for the sin I just committed!" Macisig then bowed his head.

"Oh, no! I was just teaching you a lesson! Hahahahaha! I have no intention of killing you," Kinx responded with a loud laugh. He let go of Macisig after that.

'This huge man was also his disciple…? This is crazy!'

"That scared the hell out of me," Fernando whispered.

"Geez, look what you did to my living room. Having you to in a same place is so stressful," he complained with his brows furrowed.

"Javier, call the repair men to fix this broken wall immediately. Also, call Bimbo to buy another set of those destroyed furniture and plants. Choose the most expensive ones. Here's 50 million pesos. Take it."

"I'm really sorry for being disrespectful, master!" Macisig said while kneeling in front of Kinx.

"You don't need to go that far. Besides, it's not your fault," Kinx replied with a smile.

"Uhm... I'm Z-Zach… Old man... Let's take the tuxedo and lea—Graaahh!" Zach shouted instinctively because he felt a cold hand grasped his arm tightly when he was about to tap Kinx's shoulder.

"Who the hell do you think you are, huh? If I see you touch master just once, you'll kno-"

"Stop that, Macisig. He has no evil intentions towards me and even if he does, I can face him with my eyes closed! Hahahaha!"

"Then, who is this man, master?" Macisig asked, confused.

"He's my nephew. My brother's son," Kinx answered with a smile but it doesn't look like Macisig was pleased by the answer.

"I never thought I would meet the devil's son this early," Macisig said in a monotone.