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One warning shot did not stop Arthur from running away from Aland. Neither did the second shot, fired by the police officers standing guard around the tourist site.

In just an instant, the shots were fired quickly. Arthur's left leg was shot by hot lead. Blood spurted down his long trousers. His body collapsed to the ground with the folding knife still in his hand.

Seeing Arthur's wounded body covered in blood, Aland quickly crawled to his feet, ignoring the footsteps of the officers who kept approaching to ambush Arthur, who was still trying to run away from the police.

Aland tried to get up, even though his shoulder was bleeding. He tried to catch up, but his other hand was grabbed from behind.

"You're hurt, Aland! Please don't move! I've contacted Allen and the police. I've also contacted the medic! Please, sit still, Aland. You have to apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding. Please, Aland."

Aland sat down as he saw Arthur being carried by police officers into a patrol ca