My Wife is a Hidden Big Shot-Chapter 226 - 220: Ambushed on the Return Journey

Masovia had put over a dozen mineral deposits up for tender this time, all of them high-quality domestic mines.

With the strength of the Black Wolves, they had successfully secured five promising mines, and Karon, seated at the royal family’s table, was very pleased.

He whispered to his daughter, who was standing behind him, "What do you think of that man?"

Princess Callie, kneeling behind him, replied with a bashful look, "I will defer to your judgment, Father."

Her gaze had been fixed on Aiden Morgan the entire time; she had already secretly given him her heart. ’Only a man like him is worthy of me.’

After the bidding conference, there was a royal banquet, and everyone moved from indoors to the outdoor grounds.

The banquet was a buffet, with servants of the Royal Family waiting on the guests.

The leaders of the other factions all raised their glasses to chat with the Royal Family, expanding their business and networks.

Only Aiden Morgan was leading the Black Wolf Mercenaries around the various food stations.

His tall frame shielded a girl who was happily eating.

Beside him, Alvin Morgan indulgently got her a chicken cutlet, clearly treating the event as nothing more than a place to eat.

To maintain the appearance that the other two were his subordinates, Aiden Morgan had no choice but to follow them around, pretending to be famished.

He was being a particularly bright third wheel.

***

「Elsewhere.」

Karon had been observing Aiden Morgan for a long time. The man didn’t initiate conversations and had a very quiet, reserved personality.

Even when people from other factions came over to talk, they would only clink glasses with him; his attitude was not particularly warm.

He had already sent a few officials to probe him and found that he was only interested in topics related to the mining business, avoiding all other subjects.

’It seems the Black Wolves only want to make money and remain neutral.’

He glanced at his confidant, who immediately went to find Aiden Morgan.

"Commander Alpha, our Prince requests your presence."

Aiden Morgan’s hand, holding a wine glass, paused for a moment. He turned to look in Karon’s direction, where people from many factions had gathered.

Karon had deep-set eyes, and his eagle-like gaze was filled with the authority of someone in a high position. He had a straight nose and a ring of fluffy, curly sideburns and beard around his mouth.

He was dressed in the traditional attire of Masovia. Around his neck hung several strings of polished jade beads, and his ten fingers were nearly all covered in gemstone rings.

He was positively dripping with jewels. One look was enough to tell he was a very wealthy man—the ostentatious, over-the-top kind of wealthy.

’I’d long heard that Karon was dissatisfied with his brother’s rule and was very ambitious, but I didn’t expect him to be so high-profile on an occasion like this.’

Aurora Sinclair and Alvin Morgan, each holding a plate, followed Aiden Morgan to stand before Karon.

When Carly saw Aurora Sinclair, her eyes narrowed slightly, a flash of jealousy in their depths.

’Usually, female mercenaries brought along as personal attendants are the mistresses of these mercenary leaders.’

’And this female mercenary came over here still holding a plate and gnawing on a chicken leg. Her behavior is completely unrestrained, which must mean she’s his most favored woman.’

Karon personally handed Aiden Morgan a glass filled with brandy.

However, the tall wine glass suddenly shattered as it was being passed to Aiden Morgan, spilling liquor all over Karon’s hand.

The surrounding servants were aghast. One of them, who was holding a tray, dropped to his knees with a thud, begging for mercy repeatedly.

The Royal Guard standing nearby unceremoniously dragged the man away.

Because Karon’s fingers were holding the bottom of the glass, he wasn’t injured. Another servant immediately brought a warm towel and carefully wiped his hand.

His expression remained calm, but his heart sank.

’I’d added something to that glass as a test. I never thought the Black Wolves would be so cautious.’

’That move just now was also a show of force to intimidate the Royal Family.’

The expressions of those around them grew complicated. Two figures hidden in the crowd instantly became vigilant, their gazes sweeping toward Alvin Morgan.

Seeing her father lose face, Carly immediately picked up a glass and glided over gracefully. "Carly would like to offer a toast to the Black Wolves on behalf of my father."

Aiden Morgan’s expression didn’t change. He glanced at the glass in her hand and refused bluntly, "I don’t like to drink when I’m out on business."

Carly’s face stiffened.

"Carly, stand down," Karon said after wiping his hands, shooting a glance at his daughter who had acted on her own.

Carly immediately lowered her head, not daring to breathe too loudly, and took a few steps back.

"The Black Wolves sure are full of themselves," Black Skull’s voice suddenly cut in.

Aiden Morgan turned to see him approaching with a man and a woman.

Neither of them was tall. They were thin, their faces expressionless, and their eyes, filled with aggression, made one feel extremely uncomfortable. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Aurora Sinclair subtly shifted two steps to the side, positioning herself in front of Alvin Morgan.

Aiden Morgan snorted coldly, not deigning to respond.

The Oasis Pirates originated from the lawless territories of Masovia, having built their fortune by plundering resources. In recent years, they had started dealing with the Royal Family, toned down their activities, and gradually reorganized into a Mercenary Corps, essentially being legitimized by the state.

But at their core, they were not the same kind of people, so they would naturally never walk the same path.

Black Skull saw the gloom in Karon’s eyes and was secretly pleased. ’From the bottom of my heart, I never wanted to cooperate with the Black Wolves anyway.’

’One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers.’

’I have no desire to be devoured by the Black Wolves in the future.’

’An adversarial relationship is for the best.’

***

After the banquet ended, the leaders of the major factions returned to their respective headquarters.

Just after leaving the Royal Palace, Aiden Morgan, with a vigilant expression, ordered his men to be on alert.

’Karon is a petty man. Since his attempt to win me over today failed, he’ll definitely try to find a way to eliminate the Black Wolves. This return trip is the perfect opportunity for him to make a move.’

Sure enough, not long after they left the city, they were intercepted by Black Skull’s vehicles.

Looking at the vehicles ahead, all flying Black Skull’s flag, Aiden Morgan’s expression darkened. ’They actually have this many people lying in ambush?’

’Looks like getting out of here today won’t be easy.’

"Black Skull, are you trying to start a war with the Black Wolves?" Aiden Morgan asked, his eyes full of hostility.

"Commander Alpha, I have no desire to be your enemy. It’s just that these two friends of mine have heard your Combat Power is very high and would like to spar with you. How about you honor us with a match?" Black Skull knew it was impossible to wipe them out today, but it would still be a glorious achievement if he could seriously injure the commander of the Black Wolves.

He stepped aside, revealing the man and woman from the banquet hall, who slowly walked forward.

The two of them clenched their fists, and the Power radiating from their bodies immediately began to climb.

Aurora Sinclair also took a step forward.

"Heh... Sending a broad to fight? Are the Black Wolves all out of men? HA HA HA..." Black Skull roared with laughter, his eagle-like gaze instantly taking on a lecherous tint.

But Aurora Sinclair suddenly threw a punch. An unstoppable gust of wind from her fist shot directly toward the two in front. Their expressions changed drastically as they swiftly dodged to the side, but Black Skull, who was standing behind them, was struck squarely in the chest by the force.

With a loud BANG, Black Skull’s body slammed heavily into the car behind him.

The entire vehicle shook several times, its alarm blaring.

The sudden turn of events caught all of Black Skull’s men by surprise. By the time they reacted, a black shadow had flashed past, and their leader’s neck was already in the girl’s grasp.

The man and woman exchanged a look and quickly popped small pills into their mouths.

In less than two minutes, the Power emanating from the two grew stronger again—and it kept growing stronger, breaking through two realms in succession to reach the Level of a Basic Martial King.

The color of their hair and pupils changed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Their silver hair shone with an unusual brilliance in the sunlight.

"Such strong Power..." a hoarse voice rasped from the man’s mouth.

"Your Power is mine, HA HA HA..." A covetous look suddenly appeared on the woman’s face.

She spread her arms wide, and a domain of Power rushed toward Aurora Sinclair.

The small pebbles on the ground began to jump as if in an earthquake.

The surrounding car windows began to crack. The fissures grew larger and larger until, with a KRAK and a few sudden POPS, they all shattered completely.

The mercenaries felt their breath catch as the air pressure around them grew heavier and heavier, crushing them until they could no longer breathe.

"PFFT—"

Those with weaker Combat Power spat up blood and fell to the ground, unconscious.

"Fall back—now!"

Aiden Morgan managed to force the words out, turning to shield Alvin Morgan as he retreated.

But the man suddenly struck, sending a vicious palm strike flying toward him...