Eric was unaware of the assassin's plan for his operation. Nevertheless, he soon discovered it as he witnessed the assassin extracting an object, spraying it toward Pierce's room, and then standing still as if anticipating something."Such an ancient technique." Eric chuckled, advancing toward Pierce's residence.Just as he neared, Pierce suddenly materialized behind the assassin.As if deliberately taunting the assassin, Pierce patted the assassin's shoulder, nearly startling him to the core. However, the assassin reacted swiftly—the moment Pierce touched his shoulder, he twisted and threw a punch.Pierce raised his hand to block, but he still staggered back several steps."Pierce?" The assassin was puzzled. "Aren't you in your room?"Pierce laughed heartily. "I knew you were coming to kill me! You must be someone I know!"Having spoken, he immediately engaged in combat.The assassin looked serious, as Pierce remaining conscious posed a significant disadvantage. It would alert
Pierce stood in disbelief. How could a legend like the assassin perish so effortlessly? It left an unsettling feeling.Approaching the fallen assassin, Eric inspected him and declared, "He's dead. Check his mouth. After the mission failed, he opted for death."Removing the assassin's mask, Eric opened his mouth to reveal a pitch-black interior—even his teeth were black."It's him!" Pierce exclaimed, his expression growing more serious."This person is a legend from the opposing side. There are few at this level, yet they sent him to kill me. Quite a bold move!"Eric had thought the assassin might be a key figure in breaking the deadlock, but he didn't anticipate him being from the enemy's ranks.Ruth and several high-ranking members of the Combat Department arrived, their expressions darkening at the sight of the assassin."Master, the target is clear, and the intel about you is remarkably accurate. I suspect… There's a mole!" Ruth asserted.Pierce's whereabouts were never publ
The room was filled with sorrow. "How could this happen..." Some high-ranking members of the Battle Department clenched their fists. Pierce was their belief, and he was a god in the hearts of many. Although they knew Pierce would eventually die, they expected a sensational and glorious death, not this silent passing.Ruth wiped away the tears on her face and said, "An order from King City was relayed after Master's passing."Lieutenant General Johnson has recently joined the Battle Department, so I will temporarily oversee the affairs at the border. Once the situation is resolved, Master's body will be sent back to King City for burial. Does everyone understand?""Yes, Lieutenant General McClain!"This blow to morale came at a critical time, yet the well-trained Battle Department members, coupled with Ruth being Pierce's protege, understood that Ruth would inherit Pierce's mantle. As long as the legacy continued, morale would remain intact.The crowd dispersed, anticipating th
The two sides met swiftly, and an intense atmosphere permeated the air.Ruth stood at the forefront, with Eric positioned behind her as per her request."Who goes there!" Ruth's demeanor shifted sharply. "You have entered our territory. Leave immediately!"Her voice reverberated in the gorge.Eric glanced at her back and discerned the commanding aura she exuded. She maintained a formidable presence while confronting around 300 opponents, explaining her position as one of the Lieutenant Generals of the Battle Department.Laughter erupted from the opposing side, echoing in the gorge."Pierce is dead, yet you dare to come here and seek death! We are just the vanguard, with 100,000 troops behind us! We will crush Old Man Gorge and drive you back!"The opponents displayed extreme arrogance. Pierce had always been an insurmountable figure for them, and with his death, they felt bold.Ruth, however, remained unfazed and continued. "You have entered our territory. Leave immediately, or
The opposing leader could engage in a battle with Ruth for 300 rounds, but a single punch from Eric caused him significant harm.Eric didn't hold back after the Battle Department had a few casualties. He landed another punch on the opponent's chest. Inner energy erupted from his fist and broke his opponent's ribs.The opposing leader spat out a mouthful of blood, staring at Eric with his eyes widened. "A leg—" Before he could finish his word, he collapsed to the ground with a thud.Eric grabbed his body and shouted, "Your leader is dead! Do you still want to fight?" The brutal battlefield fell silent instantly. They stared at their leader in Eric's hands, stunned. The members of the Battle Department didn't miss such a good opportunity, attacking them with blunt weapons.The fierce battle ended just like that.Eric threw the opponent leader's body to the ground and approached Ruth.Ruth sprung away, raising her hand to block Eric. "Don't touch me! I'm fine!" Eric was pu
Eric didn't stay at the border—once matters concluded there, he returned to the country with Pierce and Ruth.The negotiation affairs were handled by high-level officials from the Combat Department, making Pierce unnecessary.-Back in Salt City.Eric messaged Sylvia, notifying her that the border issue was resolved and he intended to visit her. Believing it was nighttime where Sylvia was, Eric patiently awaited a response.However, by the afternoon, there was still no reply from Sylvia. Eric couldn't reach her by phone, sparking a sense of unease.Seated in his car, Eric started the engine and called Grace.Eric said, "Mom, have you contacted Vince or Matthew recently? I can't reach them.""Eric, wait a moment. Let me reach out to them," Grace replied.After a while, Grace called again, expressing confusion, "It's strange. I can't reach either of them. This shouldn't be happening!""Did something happen?" Eric asked."Don't talk nonsense!" Grace retorted, "I'm sure they're
Opening his phone, he saw the news of Sylvia and the Innova executives being detained. However, he was infuriated when he saw that they were detained for tax evasion."A bunch of assholes!" Brook cursed, "This is a damn conspiracy! They don't want to see the Innova Group grow and thrive! They just casually threw some charges and detained my sister and the executives! Damn it! Fuck them!""Calm down, Brook." Misty chimed in. "Our parents and grandparents are here. Watch your language."Still indignant, Brook sat down. "They used to control the chip supply to sanction the Innova Group. Now, they don't even bother hiding it and directly detain them! Tax evasion? How long has the Innova Group been around? How could they owe those bastards any taxes?"He saw through the situation. Perhaps their opponents had been waiting for this opportunity.Henry furrowed his brow deeply, and Sylvester said, "Maybe we can ask Mr. Sonnex and see if his father could use his connections to mediate the s
After confirming that Michael was not Shadow, Eric chose to place his trust in him. Moreover, Michael demonstrated capability."The situation..." Eric sighed. "I'm afraid it won't be that simple."He then redirected his focus in response to the detention of a CEO, recognizing its significant impact on a company.Michael was well aware of this consequence and assumed the role of interim CEO. Promptly, he informed the International Marketing Department to establish a specialized team to address the issue.The primary task involved retrieving the Innova Group's tax records in the country and dispatching them to the negotiation team.Simultaneously, a legal team was formed to delve into the country's tax laws, ready to offer legal support to the negotiation team when necessary. Additionally, the team was prepared to travel to the country if required.-Despite these joint efforts, Michael's countenance remained troubled.Andy asked, "Mr. Ortega, we've done so much, and it's still n