Gun or Sword

From the doorway came Lily, who walked casually over to Sky after pushing Durante's bloodied body to the floor.

“Why do you look upset? You even threw him violently in front of Dad and Mr. Simon,” Sky asked his brother with a calm expression and tone.

“Shut up, bro. You're adding to my annoyance!” Lily grumbled at Sky and turned to Mr Jack, “Dad, I've had enough. I'll leave him to you now,” he continued speaking to Mr Jack, whom he called father.

Mr. Jack did not respond but smiled at Ivo, who was still stunned.

“Do you know who he is, Doctor?” Mr. Jack asked. Instantly, Ivo sharpened his gaze on Durante's horrified face.

The scene of the horrific event Ivo had experienced came back to him as he scrutinized Durante's face.

“Wh-what is this? He was-”

“Seeing you stunned and slurring your words tells me you've remembered who that man was. Good, after this, I'll leave him to you,” Mr. Jack said again, confusing Ivo even more.

“What do you mean, sir? What am I going to do with the murderer of my family?” Ivo asked sternly.

“God, what a bore,” Mr Simon piped up and got up from his seat to face Mr Jack, ”You're wasting too much time on this sewer rat, Jack. I'm leaving. I'll send my men to clean this room after you're done,” he continued and walked out of the room.

Now, it was just Ivo with Mr. Jack and his two sons. Ah, five, because the bloodied Durante was still alive.

“I'm only going to tell you this once, so listen to me carefully,” Mr Jack said, “You saved me from death that time, and I repaid that favor to you last night. Look, you're still breathing at this moment to see it.”

“My life debt is over, but because my children are bored and they seem to like you a little, they let that man live to repay the life debt that was taken away from you. I think you understand what I'm saying, you're a genius, aren't you?”

Mr. Jack spoke very clearly, and although there were many hidden sentences, others heard them. But Ivo was a genius who was quick to think.

Knowing what Mr Jack meant to him made Ivo's face pale, and his mind went haywire until he fell silent, expressionlessly looking at the helpless Durante.

“Forgive me, Doctor. Forgive me... please let me live...” With his last breath, Durante, who had been terrorizing Ivo, asked for Ivo's forgiveness and mercy.

Ivo was still unmoved in his confusion. He knew that Mr. Jack wanted him to take revenge on Durante, but Ivo's humanitarian instincts refused to do so.

“God, why is he so slow?” Lily grumbled again, “Well, I'll make it easy for you, stupid Doctor!” he cursed at Ivo before turning to Sky.

“Bro, give me yours!” he said. Sky didn't answer but reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a gun.

Meanwhile, Lily was seen taking something from behind his body. He took a medium-sized sword and walked over to Mr. Jack and Ivo.

Lily placed Sky's pistol and sword at the feet of Ivo, who was still covered by the blanket.

“Show me that you are not a stupid doctor who can only be arrogant! If you bore me, then you will take the place of being my toy!”

“Lily...” Mr. Jack muttered.

“Haha, I'm kidding, Dad. I know he's yours,” Lily's stern expression instantly turned silly at his father's reprimand, and he even winked at Ivo in this severe atmosphere.

“Ignore him and think about what you want to do. My son has made it easy for you, Doctor,” Mr. Jack said again to Ivo.

Ivo understood but remained silent momentarily before asking Mr. Jack, “Should I kill him, sir?”

“Gosh, what a silly question!” Lily was heard grumbling.

“Tsk, shut up. Why are you being so noisy?” Sky commented to Lily, “He's not you!” he continued to grumble.

“It's up to you if you want to keep him alive,” Mr. Jack said, ”But let me be clear with you, young man. Your attitude right now will determine your destroyed future,” Mr. Jack continued.

Mr. Jack's words were pronounced. If Ivo remained silent and allowed Durante to live, there was no telling what kind of evil the crime boss would do to others in the future.

Before Ivo's very eyes, Durante ignored the cries, screams of pain, and blood of the humans he tortured. Such a cruel man could never repent, and Ivo knew it.

“I understand, but I can't kill him, sir. I'm a doctor, I have a responsibility to save people's lives, not the other way around. How can I do that to him?!” a confused Ivo asked Mr Jack in a high tone.

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The vibration of the cell phone in Sky's pocket distracted him. Sky received the incoming call and seemed to listen to what the caller had to say.

“Alright,” he said briefly before returning his phone and turning to Mr. Jack.

“Dad, everything is ready at headquarters. I think you should go home,” Sky delivered the message calmly.

Mr. Jack breathed, “Well, looks like it's time to go home,” he said and smiled at Ivo, “I won't interfere with your grudges and responsibilities, Doctor. I'm done here and leaving because my family back in America is waiting for me.”

“Just tell my friend's men if you need anything. I'll be going, see you later, Doctor. Take care and once again, thank you for saving my life that the Grim Reaper was waiting for.”

Mr. Jack's words were so calm. Mr Jack's demeanor also didn't scare Ivo even though Ivo knew that the people before him were not good.

“Come on, let's go home!” Mr. Jack said to Sky and Lily.

“Dad, so that's it? Gosh... So what did I get for bringing that half-dead body here? You disappointed me, Dad.” Lily immediately grumbled in annoyance, “It's because you're weak. Trust me, you'll continue to suffer if you don't fight your own ego, you stupid doctor!” cursed Lily at Ivo before prompting Mr. Jack out of the room.

Mr Jack looked back at Ivo and smiled before walking out of the room with Sky in tow, helplessly leaving Ivo alone with Durante under his bed.