At Midnight The distant howls of wolves echoed through the night. In Rommo Tam's room—the leader of the Tam family—the fire in the hearth blazed, casting a soft, yellowish glow across the room. Rommo-a man of 70 years, slept soundly, surrounded by three young women dressed only in their underwear. Their bodies served as warmth on that cold night. Although Rommo had lost his manhood long ago, sharing a bed with these women gave him a sense of pride and dignity. Bang! bang! A loud knock shattered the silence. Rommo stirred awake, irritated. “Who the hell is that?! What do you want at this hour?” he grumbled, reaching for the lamp and switching it on. He got out of bed, slipped into his golden pajamas, and adjusted his glasses before opening the door. Standing at the doorway was Atto, the captain of the Tam family’s guards, with an AK-47 slung over his shoulder. “What is it, Atto?” Rommo asked sharply. “Sir, there are two important updates.” Atto handed him a report. R
"But we must keep an eye on that man from Leeds!" Rommo’s eyes gleamed. “It seems like he holds a grudge against the Tam Family, and now he’s got his hands on a lot of guns. Who’s to say he won’t attack us? Starting tomorrow, assign someone to watch him. If we learn he’s plotting anything dangerous, we’ll kill him!” There was an unmistakable hint of murderous intent in Rommo’s words. As the head of the Tam Family, Rommo had maintained control over Qura for decades, thanks to his ruthlessness and caution. Anything that threatened the family's interests was swiftly silenced and destroyed. That’s how the Tam Family had thrived for so long. “Atto, you’ve done well this time. If anything comes up, report to me immediately,” Rommo said sternly. “But next time, think twice before rushing to me. Be cautious, especially when it comes to Ammarkhan. He’ll be transferred in a few years. If he hasn’t lost his mind, he won’t sever ties with our family.” “You’re right, Sir.” Atto lowered h
"Wake up!" A soldier stepped forward and kicked Atto to the ground. "Ah! That hurts! Who dares kick me?!" Atto roared, opening his eyes, only to freeze in shock. Over a dozen assault rifles were pointed straight at his head. "Please, have mercy!" Atto begged in terror, still trying to figure out what was happening. As his vision cleared, he noticed the soldiers’ uniforms and his eyes widened. "Impossible! These are the uniforms of Qura’s army! What are they doing here?" "This is a rebellion!" Atto thought, feeling a storm of anxiety building inside him. A soldier reported to Joseph, "Sir, this is Atto. He’s the captain of the Tam Family’s guards and oversees all security operations here." Joseph let out a cold laugh. His plan had been to launch a surprise attack on this snowy night. But to his amusement, the two guards at the Tam Family gate had fallen into a deep sleep. "Careless fools," Joseph thought as he led a dozen soldiers to sneak into the compound. They took dow
Joseph stared at Atto, who was trembling with fear. "I-I don’t know!" Atto stammered desperately. "Rommo just fell asleep, but then suddenly he woke up again. I don’t know why. Please, don’t kill me!" Joseph squinted, trying to determine if Atto was lying. While grabbing his walkie-talkie, Joseph gave a curt order. "Send five soldiers here. Make sure there’s nothing suspicious on the way." Moving cautiously toward the door, Joseph tried not to make a sound. From inside the room, he could hear Rommo’s hurried conversation. "Sir, something strange has happened. A guard from Ammarkhan’s mansion reported that Ammarkhan locked Munnaf in a small, dark room!" Rommo's voice turned sharp. "What? Munnaf, locked in a room? Isn’t he Ammarkhan’s trusted man?" His tone grew colder as he continued, "Are you certain? Munnaf has worked for Ammarkhan for decades and has significant influence over his decisions." "Yes! We got this intel from one of our spies." The room fell silent as R
When Joseph’s count reached eight, Rommo suddenly shouted, letting out a long sigh, pretending to surrender. "I don’t want to die with someone like you. You're just an ordinary man, while I, as the head of the Tam Family, am far more important. Dying with you would only disgrace me!" "If I surrender, maybe Ammarkhan will spare me," Rommo thought to himself. "Besides, my assets could contribute a lot to Qura City. Without me, they’d be wasted!" "Surrendering? Smart move, Rommo. Now, order all your men, inside and outside the mansion, to drop their weapons! Have them lie face down on the ground with their hands behind their heads—and no sudden moves," Joseph said with a satisfied grin. Rommo glared at Joseph, surprised at how thorough he was. "Everyone, drop your weapons! Put your hands behind your heads and don’t move!" Rommo shouted. The guards exchanged hesitant glances, unsure for a moment, before looking back at Rommo. "I said drop your weapons! Didn’t you hear me?" h
“Tell me where they are. If even one of them is harmed, I’ll make sure you disappear from this world,” Joseph said, his voice calm but carrying a deadly threat. “They... they’re in the dungeon . They’ve been starving for days. I don’t even know if they’re still alive,” Rommo stammered, his voice trembling. “I know where the dungeon is. I’ll lead the way!” Atto blurted out, his fear evident. Atto was terrified because he knew Joseph wouldn’t hesitate to use him. The trade teams had been tortured by Atto, and if they held a grudge, his life would be at risk. Without hesitation, Atto walked quickly ahead to guide them. “Watch Rommo. I’ll be back soon,” Joseph ordered two members of the G Alliance. Joseph and Jacky followed Atto through a narrow path in the Tam family’s backyard, heading toward the stone gate that led to the underground prison. Thick snow covered the ground, and it took almost ten minutes to reach it. “This is the entrance to the Tam Family’s underground dungeon,”
“Joseph, you were the key to destroying the entire Tam Family. Let me raise a toast to you!” Ammarkhan exclaimed as he poured vodka and lifted his glass. Ammarkhan downed his drink in one gulp. Joseph didn’t hesitate either, finishing a full glass of vodka. “Brothers! Let’s drink and eat meat! We’re not going home until we’re wasted tonight!” Ammarkhan shouted, throwing his arms wide open and laughing loudly. “Yes, Mr. Ammarkhan!” The crowd cheered and dug into the feast. The banquet went on for three hours before finally wrapping up. Joseph had almost finished drinking and was about to head back to Oha Restaurant to rest when Ammarkhan stopped him. “Joseph, wait! I need to discuss something with you.” “Alright,” Joseph nodded, following Ammarkhan to his office. Though Ammarkhan’s face was red from drinking, and the smell of alcohol clung to him, his gaze was sharp and focused. “Joseph, the fall of the Tam Family is a major event in Qura. I heard the reason you went
Everyone praised and talked about Joseph. "Everyone, be silent," Ammarkhan commanded, raising his hand. The crowd in the square fell quiet instantly. "In the operation to wipe out the Tam Family, Joseph demonstrated great strength. He infiltrated the Tam Family estate with his men and captured Rommo!" Ammarkhan smiled with satisfaction and continued, "As a token of appreciation for his contribution, I have made an agreement with him. I will open several trade routes from Qura to Leeds. With this, stuffs from Leeds will continue to flow into Qura, benefiting the common folk. Additionally, I plan to provide a thousand jobs around Qura, from dockworkers to road construction projects for trade routes." The crowd erupted in cheers. "Excellent! This is a real contribution!" one of the Qura officials exclaimed. "Qura has always been known as a grassland region. Most of our people only herd livestock. I never thought someone from Leeds, like Joseph, could offer us job solutions."