The pitch-black surroundings intensified Shadow's menacing appearance. He chuckled, remarking, "I knew you would contact me."Dante's expression remained stoic. "Tell me about your plan. Dealing with Pierce isn't a walk in the park, and the Combat Department is brimming with experts. They hold Pierce in high regard. Changing their minds won't be easy.""Difficult?" Shadow replied nonchalantly. "Your loyalty and constraints make you weak. In my opinion, you're filled with weaknesses."Dante furrowed his brow. Did that imply he had numerous weaknesses, too?"Don't beat around the bush," Dante said, clearly annoyed. "I'm here. At least share your plan, so I know you're not just using me."He wasn't keen on participating in a flawed plan, risking trouble without reaping any benefits."I have a general plan. You can use the incident at the border and frame Pierce with charges of treason. Careful planning is crucial. If you can establish charges against him, involve the McClain girl, a
Dante had planned to use Shadow, unaware that Shadow had set him up.After Dante departed, someone approached Shadow."Did you record everything?" Shadow asked with a smile."Everything has been recorded, Mr. Shadow," the person replied."Good!" Shadow glanced in the direction Dante had left. "Simple methods are the most effective! Now we don't have to worry about Dante not following our orders!"-While awaiting Shadow's message, Dante carefully concealed his intentions, trying not to let Pierce notice anything.Eric was correct—the Visionary Group and the Larsons didn't stay idle for long. In the afternoon, while Eric and Sylvia had dinner at the Montgomerys, they learned about the Larsons' actions."There have been some losses, but it hasn't reached a critical point yet. We are taking countermeasures.""They also targeted the Hernandezes. Their losses are even greater than ours!" Grace informed.Unable to deal with the Innova Group, the Visionary Group and Larsons turned t
"The Feynmans seem unrelated to the Crimson Order, but we've uncovered information on the Larsons. If they decide to act, we'll seize the opportunity to bring them down," Pierce stated.With the Combat Department providing support, Eric felt a boost in confidence. He hoped the Larsons would act swiftly to resolve the situation in King City."Just to be safe, I'll send some trustworthy individuals to the Montgomerys and Hernandezes. You don't need to worry about their safety," Pierce assured.Pierce harbored concerns about a potential spy within the Combat Department. How else did the Crimson Order obtain information about their operations? Despite his meticulous work, there were always places that could be overlooked.-At King Prison.The gate slowly opened, leaving Kenneth bewildered. He was sentenced to a lifetime of imprisonment and not known for good behavior, so he wondered why he was being released.At the entrance, a dark figure stood tall. "Kenneth."Startled, Kenneth
Sylvia felt at ease staying with the Montgomerys, though she harbored some concerns. "Eric, the Hernandezes appear to be facing challenges. Do you foresee any issues?"In the past, such a statement would have been deemed absurd. However, the current reality for the Hernandezes was quite different. Once a prominent family with numerous experts, though not on par with elite families like the Watsons or McClains, they had enough experts to safeguard their interests.Yet, Javier had stretched thin the Hernandez experts in recent years.Eric remained silent. He and Julius had only met a few times, never engaging in a proper conversation or establishing a bond. Julius had never shown any concern for Eric, and the latter had never cared about Julius' life or death.Observing Eric's silence, Sylvia clarified, "I mean no offense. I just want to ensure you won't have regrets. After all, he is your biological father..."Sylvia was always considerate, recognizing the significance of family ti
"It's ready!" Shadow pulled out a tablet and handed it to Dante after turning it on. "Take a look. Are these enough to take them down?"Dante's eyes lit up with excitement. "It's more than enough!"Looking satisfied, Shadow casually said, "You are also a legend. If there is a decisive battle later, you need to restrain Eric or Pierce. Otherwise, we will be at a disadvantage."He wasn't worried about Pierce but Eric. Tonight's action would certainly take King City by storm. When the Combat Department was mobilized, Eric would definitely join the operation.Shadow's plan was simple: catch them off guard through Dante, capturing Pierce, Ruth, and Eric at once. After taking them down, he would turn Dante into his puppet to serve the Crimson Order. By then, everything would be under the Crimson Order's control.His plan was truly terrifying, and if successful, it would lead to consequences beyond imagination.After Dante finished reading the information, Shadow took the tablet back an
Eric had already settled everyone, including the service staff. Although 20 grandmasters weren't considered extremely powerful, caution was always wise.After the arrangements were made, all the lights in the estate were turned on, casting a glow on their surroundings.The estate's gate stood wide open, a symbolic welcome for the grandmasters. A gateway to hell awaited them!Low-hanging clouds in the sky threatened rain at any moment.Vince gazed at the sky and remarked, "The heavens are favoring us. Heavy rain is likely in less than half an hour. By then, all traces will be washed away."A substantial downpour would ensure that no one witnessed tonight's conflict.With the Combat Department working behind the scenes, the fate of 30 grandmasters in King City would remain unknown.Alexander and the others remained hidden in a shelter, secured by a blast-resistant door. Not even a bomb could breach it, and the door could only be opened from the inside. As a wealthy family, they ha
The group of grandmasters grew anxious—the words sounded familiar. It appeared that, before engaging in combat, the Combat Department would use similar phrases.Before the grandmasters could fully grasp the situation, Eric had already made his move.A grandmaster was sent flying with a punch, landing on the ground with a thud. It was the first time the Montgomery bodyguards witnessed Eric in action, while those who had seen him spar with Urias before noted his increased strength.At that time, Eric had already surpassed Urias, and now he proved even more formidable. The grandmasters couldn't withstand a single punch!The Montgomery and Combat Department defenders joined the fray, with Vince guarding the gate to prevent escapes.Eric aimed for a quick and decisive victory, attacking with various moves.The grandmasters struggled to withstand more than one move, and the Combat Department personnel, armed with short blades, added to the difficulty for their opponents.With Eric and
As Pierce had anticipated, the Larson estate was empty, with only a few grandmasters remaining.The loss of over 30 grandmasters dealt a severe blow to the Larsons. Shadow had deceived Owen. Before the operation, Shadow had confidently asserted that the two families were no match for them. Only then did Owen dare to dispatch his people.For Shadow, the Larson grandmasters meant nothing to him.Owen's expression darkened upon seeing the troops from the Combat Department entering. He quickly regained composure and smiled. "General Fischer, why are you here? Our family has always abided by the law and never engaged in illegal activities! We are good citizens!"Pierce scanned the surroundings, confirming that the estate was indeed empty. He calmly took a seat."Mr. Larson, do you think the Combat Department doesn't know what kind of business the Larsons are involved in? Is it necessary for me to explain it in detail to you?"Owen's expression changed slightly. He had heard of the Com