The onslaught of gunfire resumed, and the air crackled with tension as bullets relentlessly pounded the truck. Zale, now outside the protective confines of the vehicle, moved with calculated agility, using the lifeless body as an improvised shield against the incoming onslaught.The assailants, fueled by anger of losing one of their own, intensified their attack. Bullets pierced the makeshift barrier before Zale.Zale, retaining an eerie calm amidst the storm of bullets, swiftly assessed the situation. With a sudden burst of energy, he lunged towards the nearest assailant, using the body as both shield and distraction. In a seamless motion, he disarmed the assailant, reversing the momentum of a confrontation that had initially appeared overwhelmingly against him.Dispatching the assailant by snapping his neck, Zale took possession of the body, utilizing it as a makeshift shield, just as he had done with the others.Now confronted with an unexpectedly resilient opponent, the assaila

Leia emerged from her hiding spot, her eyes wide with disbelief after she witnessed Zale's massacre.Normally, she would have attempted to stop him, but after what those criminals did to them, she couldn't help but think they deserved whatever came their way.The leader's fear intensified as he faced the resurrected threat before him.Zale, his expression cold and determined, locked eyes with the leader. "Your reign of terror ends here," he declared, each step echoing a relentless determination.The leader, desperate to salvage control, fumbled for his weapon, but fear paralyzed him. Leia, emboldened by Zale's return, stepped forward, her voice cutting through the tension, "You despicable scoundrel! How does it feel to be ensnared in your own twisted game?"Zale closed in, the leader's trembling attempts at resistance futile. "I suggest you surrender peacefully, otherwise, I'll give you a very painful death." he urged, his tone calm yet full of menace.Cornered, the leader reluctantly

Williams felt a chill run down his spine at Asper's words.The weight of the impending vendetta hung heavily in the air. Asper's calm demeanor masked a burning desire for retribution, catching Williams off guard."I see," Williams replied cautiously, absorbing the gravity of Asper's intentions. "But why involve my nephew in this vendetta? What does he have to do with Oracle's actions?"In all honesty, Williams wasn't in any way against what Asper was about to do. In any case, it would be beneficial to him.He was only curious about what prompted Asper's decision.Asper circled back around to face Williams, his expression hardened. "Your nephew is the key. Oracle cares about him, and I intend to exploit that weakness. I want Oracle to suffer, to feel the loss I've endured. Your nephew's existence will be Oracle's undoing."Asper's thirst for vengeance seemed boundless."I didn't expect this meeting to take such a turn," Williams admitted, his mind racing with thoughts.Asper, resuming

While the meeting with Bane and Zale was going on, there was another meeting going on somewhere far away from the underworld.The meeting happened to be going on in an expensive mansion, heavily guarded, and located in the heart of Skylight City.The mansion was quite popular as it was the residence of one of the leading presidential candidates, Senator Nicholas.With the current president's term in Eislem concluding in approximately twelve months, numerous primary elections were underway throughout the country.With numerous candidates vying for office, multiple primary elections were conducted with a straightforward aim – to narrow down the number and choose those with the highest votes.Following the primary elections, the top three candidates, determined by the highest votes, emerged as the likely contenders for the presidential race.Among the trio, Senator Nicholas stood out as the primary frontrunner for the presidency, commanding the lead with the highest number of votes.This

Zale swiftly concluded the dinner and returned to his room. Moments after reclining on his bed for some rest, a soft knock echoed on his door."Enter," he replied from his bed, already aware of the visitor.Ace turned the doorknob, allowing the door to swing open with a soft creak, and gracefully entered the room. Choosing the seat closest to Zale's bed, he settled into it.A pause lingered briefly, interrupted only by the subtle sounds of the room. Breaking the silence, Ace leaned forward, curiosity evident in his expression, and inquired, "What did he want?"Zale, in a manner that seemed almost nonchalant, responded without opening his eyes, "Nothing much. He just came to inform me about Loki's new partnership with Asper." Ace, upon hearing the revelation, displayed a subtle hint of surprise, yet tactfully refrained from vocalizing his reaction. With a slight furrow in his brow, Ace pressed further, "Is that all? It seems rather trivial for someone of his stature to abandon the sa