From Outcast to Overlord The Unyielding Heir (Leander Ashcroft) novel Chapter 648

Chapter 648 A Moment for the History Books

Chapter 648 A Moment for the History Books

Victor stared at Leander in the sky. His black hair lashed in the wind.

His face hardened like stone.

A heavy sense of defeat rose from deep inside him. It swallowed his pride and crushed the last spark of hope.

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When Julian and the Twin Ghosts of Blightwood revealed power beyond reason, hope had burned in his chest. He thought he had found a shortcut at last.

If he gained strength like the Twin Ghosts or Julian, then no matter how rich or powerful Leander was, he could still defeat him.

Now he understood. It was all an illusion.

Leander possessed the same overwhelming power. He was even more frightening than the Twin Ghosts of Blightwood. Before thousands of teachers and students at Ravenridge Senior High, he destroyed them without mercy.

Leander was already the chairman of Jeff Enterprises and the Legend of Mornwick. He controlled wealth and influence. Victor had never caught up. Now he saw something even worse. Leander also held the power over life and death. How could he ever compete with someone like that?

Strength. Wealth. Power. For most people, gaining one was enough to change fate and rise above the rest.

Leander had all three. Victor could not stop wondering. In this vast world, was there anyone who could truly stand beside him? Hendrix and Shiloh exchanged a silent glance. Then, they lowered their heads. They did not dare look at Leander again.

They once knew they could not surpass him. Yet they believed they could at least be his followers. They thought they could stand below and look up. Now, even that felt impossible.

How could an ant on the ground deserve to look at a dragon soaring high in the sky?

Victor stood frozen for a long time. At last, he came back to himself. A bitter smile touched his lips. In that moment, he gave up the thought of seeing Leander as a lifelong rival. He finally admitted the truth. It had always been his own wishful thinking. In Leander’s eyes, he was likely not even an opponent. He was probably not worth a second glance.

“Mr. Lowell, it is over,” Leander calmly said. “Let us head down.”

Julian still felt shaken by the fall of the Twin Ghosts of Blightwood, but Leander only smiled and descended.

Julian gathered himself and followed.

The two slowly floated back to the stage. Every eye in the auditorium locked onto Leander. The young girls stared with flushed faces. Their hearts raced wildly. They wished they could keep staring at him forever.

Today, they had not only watched a battle like one from a movie. They had seen a true hero turn the tide.

Melanie gazed at his handsome face. Her thoughts drifted far away.

She once believed that after graduation, Leander had become a memory. She thought he could never compare to rising stars like

Victor.

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12:19 pm XXM.

Chapter 648 A Moment for the History Books

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She had been wrong. The senior who once left a bright mark in her heart still stood high above the clouds. He stood higher than before. He had flown even farther.

As he drew near, she remembered the night more than a year ago when he stunned the whole hall with a single song. Back then, her heart had quietly stirred. Before those feelings could grow, he had already left school.

Now regret slowly rose inside her. If she had found the courage to confess when he stepped off that stage, would she now hold a special place in his life?

Instead of being just another junior.

Jacklyn’s eyes shone with a bright glimmer. Her small face glowed with excitement. She had never felt so glad to study at Ravenridge Senior High. She had never felt so proud. Not because of the school. Instead, it was because she was Leander’s junior.

The other students waved their arms and shouted his name. Many girls screamed until they nearly fainted.

At last, Leander and Julian landed on the stage of the celebration. Leander looked around. With a simple wave, the black mist covering the doors and windows scattered. Blue light flashed across the hall. The martial arts club students who had fainted under the pressure slowly woke up.

Hearing the wild cheers from the juniors, Leander quietly shook his head. He had only planned to return and take a look at Ravenridge Senior High. He never expected things to turn out like this.

He had shown off the power of a martial artist before thousands of teachers and students. This was likely the first time in the school’s history.

Still, he felt no pride at all. He simply nodded to Julian and prepared to leave.

“Please wait,” Julian called out.

Leander turned his head. Julian raised his voice. It rang through the hall and silenced the noise.

“Teachers and students, today I offer my sincere apology.”

He bent at the waist in a deep bow to everyone present. The hall went silent. All eyes fixed on the honorary principal.

Julian straightened. Guilt filled his face.

“Due to my own unresolved issues, you were almost dragged into danger,” he gravely said. “As a former principal of Ravenridge Senior High, I have failed you.”

He bowed again. Many people felt moved.

“Mr. Lowell, there is no need,” Christopher quickly stood up. Julian raised a hand to stop him.

“Today I may feel ashamed,” Julian continued. “However, I also feel proud.”

He slowly lifted his hand and pointed at Leander.

“Ravenridge Senior High has produced a true hero.”

He looked at Leander with relief and admiration.

“You saved everyone here today. You saved me as well. On behalf of all teachers and students, I thank you.

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