Chapter 3

"Mr. Zero, once again I apologize for my negligence. I know you didn't want your arrival to this city to end up attracting the attention of many people. However, due to my tardiness ...."

Zayn did not dare to even continue his words. He could only remain silent as he looked down to show his guilt towards Zavier.

As one of the military officials with a high position, Zayn received the task of welcoming Zero-the pseudonym of Zavier, a commander of an elite force whose identity was highly classified. Zayn didn't fully know about the mysterious man's background, but he knew that Zero was a figure to be feared, especially because of the achievements he had made while working under the president.

With his abilities, Zero, also known as the God of War, once led his elite troops to destroy a country's government.

Zayn raised his head slightly, staring at Zavier's figure that was still half covered by the mask. 'Who would have thought that the great Zero was just a 33-year-old man?' He found the young man's bead shifting towards him, making him shudder and immediately look down again. 'However, obviously age can't confirm anything.'

"Straighten up and stop calling me Zero. I've already abandoned that name," Zavier replied calmly. "Now, I'm just Zavier, a commoner," he said in a more relaxed tone. "Thus, don't be so rigid with me, okay?"

Hearing that, Zayn straightened up and looked at Zavier with admiration. Even if he had extraordinary abilities and identity, the man before him was so humble.

"Mr. Zavier, your service to this country is abundant. As a soldier, I will always regard you as the god of war!" Zayn said seriously. "What's more, Mr. President has emphasized to continue to honor and guard you like nothing has changed."

Yes, what Zayn said was true. It was the president who had warned him to behave himself and serve Zavier well. It was all because the president himself was unwilling to let the man go from his elite squad.

'If it wasn't for the promise with the late chief of the elite squad, as well as the fear of Zero's anger if he didn't get what he wanted, it's clear that the president wouldn't have been willing to let him go at any time,' Zayn thought with admiration.

Hoping Zavier would return in the future was also definitely one of the reasons the president wanted the military members and government officials to always respect Zero. Whatever Zavier wanted and any favors he asked for, the military men and government officials had to fulfill them.

"Mr. Zavier... if I may know, what is your purpose in coming to Ascarion city?" Zayn looked at Zavier awkwardly. "Even if Ascarion is indeed one of the developed cities in the Kastiya Country, but it is only a small city compared to the capital."

Zavier, who was looking at the cityscape of Ascarion from the car window, glanced at Zayn. A domineering aura flashed from his gaze as it collided with Zayn's netra.

The flash of light that looked dangerous made Zayn freeze. 'W-what did I ask wrong?' he muttered to himself.

Seeing that the Ascarion military officer had a scared look on his face, Zavier raised his head and closed his eyes and explained casually, "You may not know, but Ascarion is my hometown." He opened his eyes and stared at the main headquarters of the city police that was about to pass by coldly. "It has been approximately ten years since I last saw my family."

Zayn was wide-eyed. He just found out that the god of war was from Ascarion!

"Ah, I see. You must have been so busy with your duties that you didn't have time to visit here for such a long time," Zayn said pleasantly.

Hearing Zayn's words, Zavier only laughed lowly. "Yes, I'm very 'busy'." A cold aura emanated from his eyes that landed on the police building that was quickly passing by. 'Busy preparing a way to take down some of the shitheads in this city.'