The Forgotten Titan's Resurgence novel Chapter 4

"Dominic Zeller?" Gideon repeated. Frowning, he remarked, "The name sounds familiar to me."

"He's a good friend of Hercule's, sir! Hercule mentioned that to you before."

"I remember now."

When Gideon first captured Hercule and brought him back to Oasis Vale, Hercule claimed that Dominic would be coming to save him.

Dominic had indeed turned up, but it wasn't Gideon he faced. Paul, Ajax, and a few others had given him a thorough thrashing, and he fled with his tail between his legs.

Smiling, Leopold explained, "Somehow, Dominic heard that you'll be coming to Goldspire, so he dared not stick around to act like a big shot here. He came to me and offered Beaker Island to be your residence."

Gideon chuckled. "He's quick-witted and amenable, I see. Did he mention anything about wanting to save Hercule from Oasis Vale?"

"He said he wouldn't dare to and that it would be good for Hercule to undergo some training at Oasis Vale," Leopold replied. "In fact, he said that if given the chance, he'd like to have some fun at Oasis Vale, too."

"Cracking jokes, is he?" Gideon commented, pursing his lips. He figured he'd fulfill Dominic's wish when the opportunity came along.

They walked into the villa and were greeted by the lavish decor that made it look more like a breathtaking palace.

Leopold brought out a list of names and said, "As we weren't sure about your preferences, sir, no arrangements have been made for your team of maids and household staff yet. Here's a list of potential candidates for you to choose from."

Shaking his head, Gideon said, "It's fine. I like my peace and quiet, and I can take care of myself. I don't need any maids. If there's nothing else, you can go now."

"Alright, sir. If you need anything, you can get in touch with me at any time. I wield a certain level of control here in Goldspire, and I can definitely help you with whatever tasks you may have for me."

"Got it."

Once Leopold left, Gideon walked around the entire place. Once he confirmed no one was hiding inside the house, he went to the bathroom. He drew himself a bath and let out a relaxed sigh as he soaked in the water.

Meanwhile, a Jeep made its way onto Beaker Island.

"Ms. Mosley, Beaker Island is a restricted area. Goldspire's local government issued an official directive forbidding people from approaching it."

"I know that," Lavinia replied with a nod before walking up to the villa. "However, the government directive only applies to ordinary civilians. It's not the same for me. I'm here on official business."

"What is it?"

"Do you know who lives on Beaker Island?"

Benny and Derek shook their heads.

With her eyes flashing brightly, and in an awed tone, she declared, "Dominic Zeller, the King of Battle, lives here!"

"What?"

They were thunderstruck.

"The one who single-handedly shot down six of the enemy's war heroes during the fight at the border of the northern wilderness?"

"The one who headed solo into enemy territory beyond the eastern plains and fought through thousands of soldiers to behead the enemy's military command?"

"The one who once vanquished three of the enemy's warships at West Sea?"

Benny and Derek rattled out a list of Dominic's battle achievements, each one more shocking than the other.