"Are you kidding me?" Aston yelled in rage, his face reddening as he whirled to face his men, their expressions betraying their irritation at Arthur's offers. "There's no way I'm going to allow anyone to betray me!" No one in the room could remain unaffected by Arthur's offer of one hundred million dollars for the gun. The amount was equivalent to their salaries for decades, prompting them to exchange glances as the offer strongly tempted them. Aston stepped up to one of his men, delivering a harsh slap to the back of the head. "Are you out of your mind? Are you trying to betray me for a handful of coins? Do you really think you can turn on me and get away with it?" He glared at Arthur, rage burning in his eyes. He could feel the heat of his anger rising, yet Arthur remained seated in his chair, seemingly unbothered. "Do you honestly believe that money can buy their loyalty? Do you seriously think you can leave this place unscathed?" Rising from his chair, Arthur's sudden movement
Arthur felt as if the knowledge of how to use the handgun had been instantly embedded into his nerves, like muscle memory. He was immediately familiar with the cold, metallic surface of his handgun. "It's so smooth," he whispered to himself. Arthur spun around, his enhanced vision, memory, and intelligence allowing him to identify and quickly commit to memory the exact positions of the 26 lights distributed throughout the room. With ease, he imprinted the locations in his mind. Arthur confidently wielded two handguns in each hand, while the others he tucked securely into his waistband and jacket. His impressive dexterity and agility allowed him to easily spin the two handguns around his finger. With a firm grip on the trigger, Arthur pointed the gun at Aston and pulled it back. He heard the loud bang of the gunshot that echoed through the air and felt a strange sense of normalcy, despite it being the first time he had ever fired a gun. The bullet whizzed past Aston's ear, narrowly
The man before Arthur was throwing punches at him, aiming to land a blow that would undoubtedly knock him out. However, in this moment, Arthur was no longer the same person he had been only seconds ago; he had been transformed into someone entirely new.“Take this man!” The person before Arthur shouted with exhilaration, thrusting something out toward him. Arthur clenched his fists and responded with lightning speed, swiftly lifting his right leg and delivering a powerful kick to his opponent's cheek. With tremendous agility, his body moved as if it had been trained for years to do that perfect vertical kick.His opponent's fist narrowly missed Arthur and instead struck the man standing behind him on the left.Arthur swung his body with agility, both legs flying up, and simultaneously kicked the two people on either side of him. Taking advantage of the trio's grip, he was able to generate a powerful kick that made them release their hold on him.Arthur then whipped his head back with
Arthur kicked the couches around him with great force, sending them flying towards Aston's bodyguards. His newfound power seemed to be getting the best of him, as the sudden force of the kick caused several people to stumble backwards.Claudina desperately tried to keep up with Arthur, running and scrambling to keep pace with him. Somehow, she felt a sense of security around the man, despite not being aware of his identity."Chase them!" Aston shouted. "Hurry, you idiots!" He attempted to sprint between the couches spread in front of him.In response, one of the men quickly leaped onto the couch and launched himself at Arthur. "I'm gonna get you!" he bellowed.But Arthur was ready: he deftly spun around and delivered a powerful roundhouse kick, sending the man flying and crashing to the ground.Aston acted quickly, taking advantage of the opportunity and snatching one of the handguns that had dropped from Arthur's jacket. His smirk of satisfaction spread across his face as he aimed th
A few months prior, Claudina had heard whispers regarding her parents' whereabouts prior to their leaving her at the orphanage. With an eagerness to discover the truth, she set off to investigate further.Claudina made a conscious decision to come by herself, wanting to remain as discreet as possible. After completing his tasks for the evening, she arrived, wearing a mask and sunglasses to hide her identity.She arrived in a residential area that was in stark contrast to the city's flashy downtown area; its houses and apartments were aged and worn, with peeling paint and unkempt yards.Just as she was about to step out of the convenience store to ask the cashier for directions, she was suddenly intercepted by three men who had rapidly moved to surround her."Wow, take a look here! There is an attractive woman in this area at night - what a pleasant surprise!"He reached out to caress Claudina's cheek tenderly, but she stepped back, her expression unreadable. "What is it, my love? Why
“My name is Arthur Gardner,” Arthur said slowly, turning to Claudina, who seemed to be silently staring at him. "Arthur Gardner?" Claudina muttered softly. She was vaguely familiar with the name as if it was tugging at the edges of her memory. Why did it sound so familiar, and why did it seem to be connected to something else? "Nice to meet you, Mr. Gardner," said Claudina. "But please, just call me Claudina." She smiled gratefully. "I can't thank you enough for all that you've done." "It's a pleasure to meet you, Claudina," replied Arthur, his tone warm and affable. Arthur smiled at Claudina's words. He was still driving on city streets at the speed limit, keeping in line with the other cars. He kept checking the rearview mirror, trying to make sure no one was following him. After a few glances, Arthur felt secure enough and hoped that the situation would be resolved quickly. "Let's just hope this matter is over quickly," he said. However, there was another problem; this time, A
"Claudina," Arthur began, his voice calm as he accelerated the car. He seemed to be able to focus instantly, his eyes rapidly taking in the positions of the other cars. His only experience with driving had been the past few days, yet he managed to keep any panic at bay. "Are you used to cars going this fast?" Claudina shook her head. “Even though I own a sports car, I rarely use it and I'm not very confident driving it. I usually rely on a private driver for transportation, it's the policy of a company like mine.” She answered slowly, turning to Arthur. "However, you need not worry about me," she said reassuringly. "Your safety is more important. Do whatever you want; you can drive this car as fast as you want and I don't mind one bit. I trust you completely," she added, her voice wavering slightly as she tried to hide her face and gripped the edge of the chair back tightly. [Host, If you like, you can utilize your VIP points to access the next tier of driving abilities] [That'll
Arthur continued to drive his car at an exceptionally rapid pace, and up ahead, he noticed a multi-level highway that would likely hinder the Helicopter from catching up with him. The police cars that had been pursuing him were now far behind, giving him very little time to find a way to escape their pursuit.Arthur attempted to pull up alongside another car, then he rolled down his window and shouted, "I'll give you five times what you paid for your car!""What!? Are you kidding me?" the man driving the BMW Z29, a large black car, shouted in response to Arthur's offer. Astonished, he watched as Arthur quickly sped up and overtook him, eventually pulling over ahead of him.Arthur pulled over to the emergency road section, and he and Claudina quickly got out of the car, still tightly holding hands. The man in the BMW also stepped out with ease."What, Claudina? Wait?" the man said, appearing to be confused at the sight of Claudina."I'll pay you five times as much for this car!" Arthu