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The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 72: Close Call
The moment Morty heard his father’s voice downstairs, his blood ran cold.No!No!No!No! He wasn’t supposed to be home yet.Morty had planned for everything, he had altered the maid schedules, ensured his mother was out of the house, even bribed a stubborn maid to get access to the room.But he hadn’t planned for thisLarry was supposed to be gone until evening, but now he was here.This was the one unexpected event that Morty couldn't plan forMorty’s heartbeat pounded against his ribs as he froze in place, his mind racing through his options.Should he take the key and risk getting caught, infact... Was he even sure that what he was looking at was the keyHis fingers twitched toward the wooden box he had found the key Do I keep searching? Do I run?How would he even escape?, Jumping through the window would mean certain death, as it was four stories high.Maybe he'd survive, but Morty didn't like the idea of breaking his legs Then he heard it, the unmistakable sound of his father’s
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 73 : The Second Break-in
Morty sat in his brightly lit room, staring at the ceiling, his mind racing, his first attempt had failed. He had absolutely not expected what happened the previous day, for his father to loose such an important key, and then return to get the spare, a spare he hadn't needed in years.Morty guessed it was about time he lost his key, that's what the spare was there for after all, but he wondered why the hell he had to loose his keys just when he(Morty) needed it th most.There was no way he’d be able to get those documents from the office without outside help.He exhaled sharply, pulling out his phone and scrolling down to a number he never thought he’d use for something like this.Lloyd.He still wasn't sure if Lloyd was the one who led the raid on the police station, and he'd never really had the courage to ask.But he was willing to take the chance that a man like Llyod would be well equipped to tackle something like this.He hesitated for just a moment before pressing callThe line
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 74: Cautionary Meeting
Lloyd woke up to the soft sound of Lisa’s steady breathing beside him. His eyes adjusted to the dim light filtering through the curtains, casting faint patterns on the walls of their room in the Francis house.For a moment, he didn’t move, he simply watched her. Lisa was curled up slightly, her face relaxed in peaceful sleep. It was a rare sight, lately, she had been tense, worried about their future, about Edgar Numa, about her family. But right now, she looked at peace, and it made Lloyd feel something he hadn't in a long time... content.A small, genuine smile played on his lips as he reached out and gently brushed a strand of hair from her face.Then his phone buzzed, and it's content was about to take his smile away once again.Lloyd’s body tensed instantly, his instincts kicking in before he even glanced at the screen. Years of living on edge made him hyper-aware of everything around him, and an early morning message was never good news. Carefully, he slipped out of bed, m
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 75 : Hard Decisions
Morty’s pulse pounded in his ears as he and Ivan stood frozen in Larry’s office.The soft click of the doorknob sent a jolt of electricity down his spine, someone was about to walk in.He clenched his fists, furious at himself, he had forgotten to lock the damn door. A mistake so simple, so careless, and now it could cost them everything.Beside him, Ivan remained eerily calm, his face an unreadable mask. But Morty could tell by the way Ivan’s fingers twitched near his belt that he was already preparing for the worst.The door creaked open, revealing a young officer in uniform, his eyes widening slightly when he spotted Morty standing inside.“Superintendent Flanagan?” the officer’s voice held confusion rather than suspicion...for now. “What are you doing in here?”Morty opened his mouth, his mind racing for an excuse.Think, damn it, think!But before he could say a word, Ivan moved.In a flash, he was behind the officer, his movements swift and precise. With one quick strike, he
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 76 : Crisis Warning
Lloyd sat in the back of the limousine, staring out at the sprawling skyline of Budville as it came into view. The towering skyscrapers gleamed under the evening sky, their neon lights flickering like distant stars.It had been nearly a year since he’d left this city, nearly a year since he’d returned to Hilburg to begin his revenge, and now he was back...not for leisure, not for nostalgia, but because Eric Weissman, the man who had saved his life and shaped him into who he was today, had summoned him.His fingers drummed lightly against the armrest. Though Lloyd rarely let emotions cloud his judgment, there was a distinct sense of anticipation within him. Budville was a place of ghosts, memories of survival, of struggle, of ascension.He always asked himself what place he thought more of as home, Hilburg or Budville, many months ago he would have said Budville, as all Hilburg had left him were memories of pain and suffering.But now he had formed and reformed many bonds in Hilburg,
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 77 : Shame and Guilt
Morty walked through the halls of the Hilburg Police Department, his footsteps steady, but his heart heavy. It had been two days since he and Ivan broke into his father’s office, two days since they stole the documents that could bring down the Numas, two days since he had destroyed Sergeant Kyle’s life.And now, as he made his way toward his father’s office, snippets of hushed conversations between officers drifted into his ears."Man, did you hear about Kyle?""Yeah, caught doing crack in the restroom... what a damn disgrace""Never saw it coming… always thought he was one of the good ones""I swear the cops at this station arge getting out of control, leadership needs to something,ASAP!"Morty’s stomach twisted, ade forced himself to keep walking, his expression blank, his shoulders squared.He had to act natural... he may have been Superintendent now, but every word, every whisper, felt like a hammer to his skull.Morty knew Kyle was innocent, causehe had framed him, and now the
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 78 : Grudge Deal
Morty stood frozen on the doorstep, his breath caught in his throat. The weight of Annie Carter’s words pressed down on him like an iron vice.Kyle had jumped...And while he had survived, the doctors said he’d never wake up.The realization hit him like a sledgehammer, his stomach twisted painfully, his hands clenched at his sides. He had known that framing Kyle would ruin his career, humiliate him, maybe even send him into a downward spiral... but this?This was so much worse, everything that could go wrong had gone wrong.Kyle hadn’t just lost his job, he had lost everything... his dignity, his hope, hiis future...and Morty knew it was all his fault.He opened his mouth, but no words came out. Annie’s eyes were red and puffy, fresh tears threatening to spill down her cheeks."You…you said he’s at St. Mary’s Hospital?" Morty finally managed to say, his voice hoarse.Annie sniffled and nodded "Yes, but… it doesn’t matter"Morty felt his heart squeeze painfully in his chest "What d
The Wrath of the Dragon Duke. Chapter 79 : Righting Wrongs
Ivan walked into his apartment, shutting the door behind him with more force than necessary.His jaw was clenched, his movements stiff, it was absolutely exhausting keeping a straight face while Morty was pissing him the hell off.Morty had forced his hand.The idea of handing over one of the regenerative vials made his blood boil, but there was no avoiding this.He couldn't kill Morty, and couldn't also torture him for the information, since he was sure his boss would take his head for that, but at the same time... HE REALLY DIDN'T WANTI TO DO THIS.Lloyd had only ever entrusted him with three vials... three incredibly valuable vials that could change the course of a person's life. He had been given strict instructions to use them only in the direst of circumstances.And now, because of Morty’s pathetic bleeding heart, he was down to two.He stalked over to his closet, opening it with a calculated motion, inside, beneath a false floor panel, was a black, locked briefcase. Ivan pull
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Chapter 102 : Next Steps
The muted glow of the television cast flickering shadows across the brightly lit restaurant as Lloyd and Mason sat in silence, their eyes fixed on the news broadcast. .The anchor's voice, solemn and deliberate, conveyed the shocking news"Former Mayor Henry Numa was found dead in his prison cell earlier today... authorities have yet to release further details surrounding his sudden demise"Mason leaned forward, his elbows resting on his knees, and let out a low whistle "Well, that's a twist I didn't see coming" he murmured, glancing sideways at Lloyd Lloyd was still in complete shock at what he was seeing.What were the chances that just as soon as he was about to meet the mayor for information on the Lancaster and Capital M gangs, he ended up dead.Of course the thought that consumed his mind right now was who was responsible...."I guess there goes your only lead" commented Mason, snapping Lloyd out of his thoughts."What are you talking about?" he asked "With Numa gone, do you h
Chapter 101 : Fatal Decision
Larry Flanagan sat at the breakfast table, staring down at his plate as the sound of his stainless steel spoon clattering against ceramic echoed through the dining room. The morning light streamed in through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the table where his wife, Eileen, and their son, Morty, sat with him. But none of them were enjoying breakfast.The food lay mostly untouched, growing colder by the minute.The tension in the room was palpable. Larry’s hands trembled slightly as he gripped his spoon, his mind racing. He barely noticed Eileen watching him with concern. Morty, sitting across from him, knew exactly why his father was in such a state.It had been two days since the guilty verdict on the Numa family.Two days since Henry Numa, his son Edgar, and several of their closest associates had been sentenced to prison.Two days since Larry had failed to keep his promise.He had assured Henry that neither he nor a single member of his family would see the inside of a pri
Chapter 100 : Insane Revelations
Mason chuckled slowly "You didn't see me die kid... you saw me get shot, luckily, I was among the first to get shot that night, so the Draguns never checked back to see if I was dead""How did you survive getting shot?" asked Lloyd, his voice still laced with suspicion."You talk like surviving a gunshot wound is some impossible task" Mason replied, chuckling once again.Lloyd didn't respond, but just kept staring at his uncle, waiting for an answer to his question.Mason sighed, realizing that Lloyd suspicions of him were nearing their peak, so he had to stop trying to make jokes or lighten up the situation and get to the point."I might not look like it now, but I learnt a lot about first aid while I was in the military" Mason began.Lloyd chuckled a bit, and Mason was surprised since based on Lloyd's previous mood, he didn't think such simple comment would be able to change it."What's so funny?" asked Mason"Oh it's nothing... Please continue" lloyd replied.Lloyd chuckled beacuse
Chapter 99 : The Bishop's Secrets
Lloyd sat across from Mason in the dimly lit mall restaurant, the low hum of mall chatter buzzing around them. The smell of grilled meat and frying oil filled the air, but neither of them was focused on food.Their conversation had taken a serious turn, and Lloyd could feel the weight of it pressing down on them both."You said our family was Hilburg's first ever crime family?"Lloyd found his uncle's previous statements very hard to believe, as Hilburg was a city absolutely notorious for its gang activities, so much so that even the sun king had taken notice.So for his family to be the Genesis of the city's reputation was truly unbelievable."Yes, but this is only by technicality" mason replied."What do you mean?" asked Lloyd, now even more confused."You see, there were five initial crime families within Hilburg, The Brody's, the Visconti's, The Khazinski's, The Bishop's, and The Lancasters"Mason, could see Lloyd's eyebrows furrow once he said Lancaster."The Lancaster's were pa
Chapter 98 : Who Where They?
The Francis family spent the next three days in a state of pure elation. For the first time in what felt like forever, they were free from the suffocating grip of the Numa family. And for the first time since she had fallen ill with cancer, Lisa was able to fully partake in the celebrations, not as the sickly, burdened lawyer fighting an impossible battle, but as a victorious member of the family.Even Lloyd, or rather Simon... whom the family had never fully accepted... was allowed to join in on the festivities. While most of them still regarded him with wary eyes, none could deny that without his inspiration of Lisa, the trial might not have gone their way, and they would have given up ages ago.As the family sat around the dinner table on the final night of celebrations, Harold raised his glass "I am so proud of you, Lisa, and I'm sure the rest of this family feels the same" he said, his voice filled with warmth and admiration.Lisa looked up at him, eyes glistening "Really?" sh
Chapter 97 : The Verdict Is In
All of the Francis family gathered in the living room of the family home, all their eyes fixed on the TV as the jury delivered the verdict in Lisa's lawsuit.It'd been more than 5 months since Lisa initially launched this legal attack against the Numa's, and after so many near death experiences, the family just wanted to to be over.Although they were very much aware of what would happen to them if they lost the case, due to this The tension in the room was palpable. if Lisa lost the case, they'd be sitting ducks, as Henry Numa wouldn't rest until they were either dead or run out of the city. John, having lived through the city’s corruption for decades, felt that deep pit of certainty in his stomach. There was no way a small-time lawyer like Lisa could win against the Numas, no matter how ironclad her evidence was. Harold knew it too...he’d already started preparing for an emergency evacuation, once the innocent veridct was read he would take the family out of Hilburg immediately.
Chapter 96 : The Finishing blow
The nation of Tekka was unlike any other.A land of immense power, bound together by strength, strategy, and an iron-fisted rule that spanned generations.Though the Sun King sat at the pinnacle of power, he did not rule alone. The kingdom was a complex web of authority, where military might dictated influence, and where warlords, generals, and crime lords held sway over vast territories. It was not a kingdom of peace but one where survival belonged to the strong.Each duchy, county or even villiage had its own millita, or gang that operated as a millita.The leadership allowed this to occur, as Tekka was so large due to its conquest of multiple neighbouring nations, that the royal family determined that some level of autonomy given to its various regions was for the best.At the heart of Tekka’s structure was the Sun King himself, an absolute monarch whose will was law. But even the Sun King, despite his unquestioned power, needed those who could execute his commands efficiently,
Chapter 95 : The Next Plan
The entire Francis family, along with Lloyd and Lisa, sat huddled together in the Francis family’s sitting room, their eyes glued to the television screen as the dramatic scene unfolded before them. The police raid on the Numa estate was playing live on nearly every major news channel. The flashing lights of police cruisers, the blaring sirens, and the sea of officers storming into the luxurious Numa mansion all created an intense spectacle.Nobody spoke at first, as the weight of what they were witnessing had stunned them into silence. It felt surreal, almost like watching a movie rather than reality. They had spent so long living under the shadow of the Numas, being so afraid of their wrath, especially in recent months, with many memebers of the family literally awaiting either inevitable destruction, or eviction from the city.So seeing them finally face justice seemed impossible.Roy was the first to break the silence. He leaned forward, eyes gleaming with satisfaction “It’s
Chapter 94 : They Forced My Hand
Larry Flanagan sat in the back of the police cruiser, staring blankly out the window as the fleet of squad cars tore through the streets of Hilburg, sirens wailing into the early morning air. The city’s towering skyline blurred past him, but his mind was too preoccupied to process the sight. He swallowed hard, fingers drumming against the seat as he struggled to keep his breathing steady.This wasn’t how things were supposed to go.A month ago, this entire ordeal had been safely contained within Hilburg’s borders. The Francis family lawsuit? Just another local scandal that would be swept under the rug like all the rest. The evidence against the Numa family? Irrelevant in a courtroom where the judges were all bought and paid for. The corruption scandal? A mere whisper in the streets of Hilburg, nothing more... No one had proof of anything,the made sure of that.Then everything changed...Somehow... no, not somehow, he knew exactly how...the story had exploded beyond Hilburg.The n
