Just as the soldiers moved to apprehend Kian and his family, a fierce voice came from behind, "I dare you to take another step!" Cody walked over and the soldiers exchanged a look. They stepped back, appearing to be hesitant. Cody might not hold any power or authority in the army but he was still a powerful magistrate. They couldn't act so rashly towards him. Gabriel Steel arched a brow and sneered at Cody, "I was wondering why these people could act so recklessly. Turns out, they had the protection of the Magistrate." "What are you trying to insinuate?" Cody squinted coldly. Gabriel Steel held an important position in the army and was doing well but his rank was still lower than that of Cody's. But they were not in the same industry. Military and civilian were two different worlds so Micheal was under Cody's rule and was not intimidated. The mindset of most militants was that people who fought on the battlefields all day, killed enemies and shed blood were the powerful
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