"Mr. Ramsey, we honestly didn't know what was happening back then when those rumors about you started," Rygar begged, his voice filled with desperation as he kneeled before Robin.
"When the Dunn Group's assets were seized and Ms. Dunn was humiliated on Central Avenue by a thug, we wanted to help—"
"Shut up!" Robin snapped, his voice icy. "If you come any closer, I'll make sure you never see the light of day again!"
A group of Golden Dragon Guards moved forward, blocking Rygar and Shawn's way.
The underground ruler of Harmonfield realized the powerful allies he once relied on, built upon the deeds of his ancestors, were now out of his reach.
From this point onward, the wolves of the World of Darkness would ravage the Abyssal Dominion without mercy.
Rygar knew—his time in the underworld had come to an end.
Watching Robin walk away, leaving him behind, a sudden realization hit him.
Life is fleeting. We come and go in the blink of an eye.
We chase fame and fortune, tangled in a web of grudges and unresolved emotions.
Through all the rises and falls, the victories and mistakes, only those with unwavering sincerity and loyalty can truly call themselves masters of their world.
One wrong decision can lead to an irreversible mistake.
"Shawn, it's over for the Abyssal Dominion," Rygar said bitterly, shaking his head.
"Sell everything we own, give half to the men, and donate the other half, along with my share, to the orphanage. Let's part ways."
Shawn, shocked, protested, "Mr. Rygar, this is your life's work! How can you just throw it all away like this?
"Although we weren't completely in the right with the way we handled the Dunns, Mr. Ramsey never said he'd destroy us ... "
Rygar let out a bitter laugh. "Shawn, someone like Mr. Ramsey, standing at the top, would never waste his time with the likes of us.
"The problem is, everyone knows what we did to Ms. Dunn. Whether in the underworld or the court, who would want to associate with shallow, opportunistic men like us?
"Our path was paved by our own hands."
Shawn argued, "Mr. Rygar, I ... I can't let it end like this. We fought for this empire with our lives. I won't just let go.
"Ha, the Abyssal Dominion, as it stands now, owes most of its success to Mr. Ramsey's support," Rygar said, glancing at Robin's disappearing figure. "Our own power could never have taken us this far."
"I ... I won't end the Abyssal Dominion!" Shawn's eyes blazed with determination. "I refuse to believe we can't continue."
Rygar paused for a moment before responding, "Alright, if you're so determined, then Abyssal Dominion is yours. But my share? Donate it to the orphanage. From now on, never associate my name with Abyssal Dominion again!"
Shawn watched as Rygar left, resolute in his decision. Standing up straighter, he sneered and pointed to a few of his subordinates. "Gather the men at Abyssal Dominion tonight. I'll treat them and announce some major changes."
...
After the officials in Harmonfield had completed their brief mourning, they quickly made their way to meet Robin, Jethro, and the others.
The newly appointed mayor, Gael Salazar, bowed respectfully. "Master Ramsey, General Quintana, and fellow generals, I've just learned about the situation with the Dunns.
"I sincerely apologize for the suffering Ms. Dunn endured in Harmonfield not long ago.
"At the time, we were overwhelmed with affairs—"
Robin raised his hand, cutting him off. "I'm no longer Master Ramsey. I'm just an ordinary man now!" His voice was cold. "What are you trying to say, Mr. Salazar?"
Gael was momentarily stunned, overwhelmed by the weight of Robin's presence.
Robin's bluntness left him flustered, unsure of how to respond.
"Uh ... what I mean is, we'll lift all restrictions on the Dunn Group immediately, halt all investigations—"
"Why are you even telling me this?" Robin snapped, flicking his fingers.
"A company worth billions was suddenly shut down by you. The stock market lost two hundred billion overnight!
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