............"See you later, Riya," Rohan bid her farewell after dropping her at the entrance of her academy."Oh, right. Please use this number if you come across any problems." Telly Bennett handed Riya his business card."Thank you, Officer," Riya thanked politely before accepting the card.After waving at her, she took off inside her academy while Rohan and Telly Bennett were in the car, as Telly started driving."I heard from that criminal that there are warriors. He was muttering about Lion Realm or Phoenix Realm, something I didn't understand. Can you explain this, Officer Bennett?" Rohan said as he turned to Telly Bennett."Hmm, you should know, that information is strictly out of reach for normal citizens. So, if you want to know, you have to join SORT before I can tell you anything," Telly Bennett made a thoughtful face before turning to Rohan with a sly smile."Huh, are you seriously gonna use that?" Rohan looked at him with a dumb expression, unable to believe how Officer
............"Here, after you sign these and we update our database, you'll become a SORT elite Member!" Telly Bennett pushed a few papers in front of Rohan as he spoke."Do I really have to sign each one?" Rohan looked at the dozens of papers before taking the pen and started signing them.They were in the office, usually only used by Telly for sorting out missions for SORT or writing reports to his superior."Here, done!" Rohan put down the pen after finishing signing."Hahaha, welcome once more, Mr. Johnson, into SORT!" Telly Bennett laughed, checking the papers before happily shaking Rohan's hand."Alright... alright, I get it... also, you can stop with that 'Mr.' and just call me Rohan!" Rohan stopped the enthusiastic Telly before he made him dizzy with all the shaking."Okay, then Rohan, now that you're part of SORT, you can get access to restricted information!" Telly changed how he addressed Rohan after getting permission. After putting the signed document in the drawer, he s
............"Well, this machine works by using an advanced algorithm to read various data from the body, like muscle density, bone strength, and so on," Mathew explained a bit to Rohan, noticing his curiosity.The machine, called the Power Gauge, is a sleek device with a smooth, palm-sized surface.It has embedded sensors designed to read and analyze the energy levels and unique attributes present in a person's hand.When Rohan places his hand on the machine, these sensors quickly scan for energy signatures, muscle density, and other indicators related to his strength and abilities.The information collected is then processed through an advanced algorithm within the machine, generating a numerical Power Level that reflects Rohan's overall combat potential and capabilities."Hmm, oh... my, Telly, you really hit the jackpot this time. Hahaha, here, take a look." Mathew looked surprised seeing the data shown on the screen, glancing at Telly Bennett with a bit of envy before gesturing f
............Rohan stood in front of the machine, preparing to deliver a punch."Oh, try to pull the energy out of your body and use the technique," Telly suggested as he watched Rohan getting into a form, mentioning something that made Rohan think about how he could use the energy flowing in his veins.Rohan decided to use his most lethal technique to unleash a destructive force."Metrona Blitz's First Technique: Eclipsing Strike...!" Rohan muttered under his breath, willing the energy to cover his fist, then he struck the machine's surface with rapid punches."Boomnn...Bammm...!"In a few breaths, Rohan struck dozens of times before he stopped and took a deep breath, then exhaled."How is it...!" Rohan turned to Telly and Mathew to see their reaction."Look for yourself!" Telly pointed at the machine surface where Rohan had landed the punches."Whoa... is this scorching... amazing!" Rohan got surprised seeing the surface with punch marks sizzling with heat, slowly melting."What po
............"Okay, I've decided. I'll take this one!" Rohan made up his mind and chose one of the three cases."Oh, you picked this one—the cybersecurity case. Why did you choose this?" Telly asked, feeling a bit confused. He thought Rohan would choose one of the other two."Well, you don't have to worry about that. I have my ways of solving this case, and I can tell from the simplicity of it that there's more to it. The bank didn't explain everything clearly!" Rohan just smiled, commenting on the oddity of the case."Oh, you can tell. Not bad. Your intuition is right. From my investigation, it seems a cybercrime group is involved, but the bank didn't mention anything about it," Telly felt impressed with Rohan's words, realizing he could deduce that much from a simple report."Hmm, then when can I start the task, and is there a time limit?" Rohan asked, unsure about how much time he had to solve the case."You can start anytime, and yes, there's a time limit of five days!" Telly sai
............In Havenside City, "Is this fine, Mr. Kurovsky and Mr. Al-Farsi?" Ella put down the phone and looked at the two individuals sitting in front of her."Hmm," Elias Kurovsky and Rajendra Al-Farsi both hummed in response as they sat there, contemplating their next moves.Even though they avoided the worst-case scenario, they still got badly injured. Right now, they were covered in bandages all over their bodies.Elias and Rajendra sat there, feeling like they had crossed one hurdle."Yes, we don't want to make more fuss than it already has been. Those bastards from Stormcloak Dominion definitely won't let this chance pass by," Elias hissed, feeling deep anger towards the assassin who almost made them meet their maker."We need to find a doctor urgently to treat us, or we'll lose in terms of strength against those bastards," Rajendra said, looking at his unresponsive left hand."Cough...cough, right, Ms. Moreno. Do you have any contact with such a doctor?" Elias coughed unco
............"Yes, Manager Chang!" Alessio nodded and quickly returned to the reception where Rohan was.A few minutes later, he escorted Rohan to her office."Welcome, Mr. Johnson. Last time, I wasn't able to entertain you. Please, this time, don't be in such a hurry!" Sho Chang smiled warmly at Rohan, extending a kind welcome.She gestured for Rohan to take a seat on a comfy chair before settling into one herself."Alessio, can you get us some drinks and snacks?" She instructed Alessio to bring hot coffee and some refreshments.Alessio left after receiving the instructions from Sho Chang."Don't worry, I am not leaving in a hurry today. Also, I need to have some important discussions!" Rohan smiled and said, sitting more comfortably before looking at Sho Chang."Hahaha! That's good to know. Please tell me if you have any issues with us!" Sho Chang laughed nervously, thinking her bank might have displeased him in some way, as she inquired.She knew very well that from the first time
............"Wait, let me fill you in," she began, explaining to Rohan how their bank's security got breached and the theft unfolded."It all kicked off about a month ago, but at first, no one noticed because it was just a few thousand bucks taken from different accounts. It only caught our attention when they swiped over a million ten days back." Sho Chang paused, taking a sip of water, her throat feeling a bit dry."Then, just yesterday, those crooks grabbed more than a hundred million straight up. That's why we raised the alarm yesterday at noon. I'm not sure if the bank can handle losing more than it already has," she added, frustration evident in her voice."Got it. Get everything ready as fast as you can!" Rohan nodded, grasping the severity of the situation."If someone can crack this bank's tough security, it's not a one-person job. This screams a powerful hacker group."'I hope my Psyberception skill comes through this time,' Rohan muttered, diving deep into thoughts about
............The man seated on the plush couch was a man from the Dragorin hidden Family, a figure of immense power and influence. His very presence dominated the room, and even someone as powerful as Mord knew he had to show respect.“So, you were sent by Elias Kurovsky? You’re so weak!” the man finally spoke after giving Mord a brief glance. He shook his head in disappointment, his voice carrying a hint of disdain.“Master Dragorin, please don’t worry about my strength. I may be weak, but I’ve built a strong network in these lands. With it, I can help you accomplish your task easily,” Mord replied calmly, despite clenching his fists tightly. His tone was confident, showing no sign of dissatisfaction.Mord had heard from his brother Elias that the Dragorin family was searching for some traitors who had escaped. They needed his information network to track them down, and that knowledge made Mord confident. He sneered inwardly, thinking, *No matter how powerful you are, you still nee
............Ade nodded, a grim expression settling on his face. "Exactly. The Dragorin Hidden Family isn’t known for backing down easily. They’re powerful, and they know it. If it comes to a fight, things could get ugly fast."Rohan leaned back in his chair, his mind racing. The Dragorin family were no ordinary opponents—they were dangerous, cunning, and deeply entrenched in the power struggles of the hidden Martial world. A direct clash with them could lead to consequences far beyond their control."We need to be prepared," Rohan said after a moment, his tone more serious. "If we’re going to confront them, we can’t afford to underestimate their strength. Otherwise, we’ll be the ones to lose.""Agreed," Ade replied, his eyes narrowing as he considered the power of the Dragorin Hidden Family. "We need to gather all the intel we can and be ready for anything. The moment they make a move, we have to be ready to strike without hesitation."Rohan nodded, already thinking through strategi
............"Ehh...really!" Riya and Priya looked at each other with incredulous look, wondering why did they not notice that."You really forgot to look at the report, didn't you!" Sofia Baur look at Riya and Priya with twitch in her temple thinking these two really became spendrifts."About that, Sister Riya. It's about time to call our irresponsible Boss, shouldn't we." Priya said with raising corner of her mouth thinking only option as to how they can solve fund problem."Ahh... Rohan, should we...?" Riya hesitated, unsure of how to express her concerns. If they didn’t have more funds, they wouldn’t be able to complete the upcoming projects."What are you so worried about? Didn't he say before that if we needed more funds, we could just contact him and he'd transfer what we need?" Priya replied, noticing Riya's anxiety. She wasn’t the least bit troubled about calling him. After all, she was just an employee, and there was no harm in asking their boss for financial support.Priya
............"How should I know what those arrogant shits are thinking? I just hope they don't enter Willowbrook City, or I might have to do something about them!" Rohan shrugged, his words turning cold."Hey... hey, Rohan... my man, you should know those arrogant guys aren't just any average men. It's what they have backing them that makes them so arrogant... and we're not in their league to criticize them." Ade looked speechless at Rohan's direct and cold words, even though he agreed. He knew they were nothing special compared to those arrogant piece of shits.As Ade was lost in thought, Rohan was mulling over the information.'How should I handle them? I'm not sure why their activity is getting closer to Willowbrook City. Are they here for the Turner siblings? Even if that possibility is slim, I need to make sure these arrogant guys don't get close to Willowbrook City,' Rohan thought, speculating why the Dragorin Hidden Family decided to send their men to all the neighboring citie
............Ade nodded and sprinted towards the door, while Ravi stood guard to prevent any other gangsters from escaping.The fight was already over except for a few men who came with Hans Schmidt. They stood, looking at Rohan with murderous intent while helping Hans to stand firm.As Ade sprinted through the side door, he followed the sound of hurried footsteps echoing in the dimly lit hallway. Arman Mace's shadow flickered in the distance as he rounded a corner. Ade quickened his pace, feeling like he was chasing a mouse, and a grin formed on his face.Meanwhile, inside the warehouse, Rohan advanced on Hans Schmidt. The remaining gang members, though outnumbered and exhausted, stood protectively around their leader. Rohan's eyes flickered as he thought about how to get information from this trash and dismantle the gang so they could never regroup."You think you can still walk away?" Rohan said, his voice calm but firm. "I've already given you a death sentence, so don't even thi
...... ...... "Like he said, we are not interested. So, care to tell us where your gang leader is?" Ade stepped forward, clearly annoyed, standing in front of Arman. He was not pleased with Arman's attempt to buy time. Even Ravi could see that Arman was just trying to keep them busy with his trash talk. "Fine, you asked for it." Arman, with a disgruntled expression, noticed his phone ringing. Understanding what this meant, he smirked at Rohan and his group. "Get back, Ade. We have a guest who seems to have just arrived!" Rohan, who was keeping a vigilant watch, noticed a few other presences outside the warehouse. Seeing Rohan's warning and vigilant expression, Ade instantly moved back beside him. Arman picked up the phone, his smirk widening into a sinister grin as he answered. "Right on time," he muttered, his eyes never leaving Rohan's. Rohan and Ade exchanged wary glances, both tense and more cautious at the change in Arman Mace's face. The atmosphere inside the warehouse g
............"1...10...30....55... Hmm, there are not that many here. Where might the rest be?" Rohan counted and looked back at Ravi for an answer."They should be patrolling other areas or maybe collecting money from the vendors," Ravi replied after thinking for a moment, checking the time. It was his guess based on the usual activity his team had observed from the gang."Hey, you fuckers, I'm talking to you! Are you ignoring me?" The gangsters who had thrown bottles on the ground glared at Rohan and his group, feeling ignored. Anger flashed across their faces."Crash...!""Fuck it, let's teach them a lesson!" Another group of five stood up, throwing their bottles too. Ten gangsters advanced towards Rohan, Ade, and Ravi."Damn it, they think we're weaklings!" one of the gangsters muttered angrily. Feeling humiliated by Rohan's dismissive attitude, they lunged at him, who was standing at the front."Swiish... Bam! ... Ahhhh...!!""Crash... Thud... Thud...!!"Just as the gangsters lu
............"Thank you again, Mister, and you too. Please, let me show my gratitude sometime if you have the time. Here’s my contact info!" Anshika Kumari bowed and thanked Rohan and Ade once more, offering her phone number to Rohan. She felt that words alone weren't enough to express her gratitude and wanted to invite them to dinner sometime.Although she was poor, she knew how important it was to be thankful after being saved from such a dangerous situation.If Rohan and Ade hadn't arrived when they did, who knows what that gangster might have done to her."It's alright. We'll call you when we have some time. Now off you go. That nice lady will drop you off wherever you need to go. And make sure you don't follow any shady uncles next time, alright?" Rohan smiled gently, noticing the little lady's smile, a stark contrast to her earlier crestfallen expression."Mmm... see you next time, Mister. Farewell for now!" Anshika Kumari nodded and said goodbye to Rohan and Ade before being g
............"Okay...Ms. Kumari, can you tell us how you ended up here? You know this place is very dangerous and filled with gangsters like those guys over there!" Rohan asked the girl pointed at the two pigs lying on the floor, wondering what her story was and what kind of situation led this girl to this dangerous place."I...!" Anshika looked at Rohan's face, hearing his words, unsure where to start explaining her situation that led to her current predicament.She became emotional as she remembered why she followed that portly man despite knowing he had no good intentions.At twenty years old, Anshika’s mother had suddenly been admitted to the hospital due to a stroke. Coming from a poor family of two, both mother and daughter relied heavily on each other, so she was in distress, needing urgent money for her mother's treatment.By chance, she met a portly middle-aged man who offered to pay her mother's hospital bills in exchange for doing something for him. With no other choice, s