There was certainly some worry. After all, facing four tall and muscular foreigners, it was natural to feel a bit disadvantaged in terms of physical strength.However, Lora didn't expect Eric to be so skilled. She didn't even see him move, and those two men were already subdued by him. This only deepened her admiration for Eric. Wealthy and successful in his career, with such impressive martial skills—there was no reason to reject a man like this.Lora even wondered, 'With such a well-maintained physique, his abilities in other areas must be quite remarkable, right?'She envied Sylvia—she must be genuinely content!Eric said, "Your aunt is a martial artist. She worried I might get bullied outside, so she taught me a few moves. I didn't expect them to be so useful."Lora was stunned. Sylvia knew martial arts, too? If Eric, taught by her, was this capable, then she must be even more formidable. Who would have guessed? Could that amazing figure be the result of martial arts trainin
Although the video of Eric's actions was quite blurry, Jason didn’t mind. From the footage, it was clear enough that Eric had struck someone, and that was enough for him.Jason was satisfied.Still, he didn’t realize that the video he sent out had been automatically censored, obscuring Eric’s face completely. All videos of Eric on the Internet had undergone similar treatment, including those from the Innova Group’s press conferences he attended, leaving people unable to discern his appearance.This censorship led to speculation about Eric’s identity. Who could this mysterious person be? Did it involve something sensitive?Not only Eric, but also Ruth and Pierce had their faces obscured in any online appearances. But Jason was oblivious to all this. He was waiting for the matter to escalate, expecting results soon.-Morning came.Lora arrived at work early. Having prepared her lesson materials the night before, her morning was free. She had breakfast, watched the news for a bit,
Lora had been awarded the title of Outstanding Teacher out of nowhere!Typically, an Outstanding Teacher title was earned when a class achieved the highest grades in the entire school, but this significant detail was conveniently ignored by many.People often jumped to conclusions. They believed Lora had some sort of affair with the principal to receive this award. As for the actual academic performance of her class, they chose to overlook it entirely.By noon, Lora felt uneasy. After lunch, she found her close colleague, Bella Thorne. "Bella, why does the school's atmosphere feel... strange today?""You’re just noticing?" Bella replied. "Don't you go online? Haven’t you seen what's being said? Everyone’s gossiping. They claim you’re having an affair with Mr. Toll and that you have a foreign boyfriend. Isn’t his name Jason Leaks?"Lora shook her head repeatedly. "His name is Jason Bing, and we’ve already broken up. Where did you get... Boden Leaks from?"Suddenly, it clicked!
Eric glanced at the man but said nothing.The parents all assumed Lora had some kind of relationship with him and Jason. This parent was bold enough to ask Eric if she was a slut.What a scandalous thing to say!Seeing Eric ignore him, the man offered a cigarette again. "Come on, talk to me. Ms. Kensington seems so classy, who would've thought she'd be like that? I know you're just having fun, and they all say you're rich."Women like Ms. Kensington are just playthings for rich people like you, aren't they?"Eric pushed the cigarette away and replied, "Sir, have you ever heard that some words can spell disaster?He found the man's words incredibly vulgar and offensive.The man, still chuckling, pressed on, "Alright, stop pretending. Just talk, okay? I’ll even treat you to a meal. We can chat over dinner!"Eric continued to ignore him.The man seemed to get more persistent, refusing to leave Eric alone.Frustrated, Eric finally said, "I assume you've seen that video. I’m someo
Eric hung his clothes on the rack and said, "She reported it to the police just after work this afternoon. We should have some results in a day or two."It's infuriating how people spread rumors without knowing the full story. When I picked up Max this afternoon, a parent asked me if Lora was easy. Can you believe that?"Sylvia didn't immediately grasp what Eric meant.A few seconds later, she understood. "What kind of people are these? Twisting words and taking things out of context?"She spoke as she headed to the bathroom to wash her face.When she came out, she saw Eric reading a book. She sat down beside him.After glancing at him, she suddenly asked, "Hey, do you want to know if... she is easy?"Eric was exasperated. "Can't you be serious for once? My lady, can you behave properly?"Sylvia chuckled. "I'm just considering things for you! Imagine back in the day when men had multiple partners, indulging in variety every night. They must have been so happy!"Nowadays, it's
Pleasure had its cost, after all.Robert, along with two officers, approached Jason.Sensing he was in trouble, Jason bolted as soon as he saw them in uniform.The scene quickly became a spectacle.Jason, who had been boasting endlessly, was now being apprehended? But why?Though no one knew the exact reason, it was clear Jason had committed some wrongdoing. The words he had spoken and the so-called facts he had presented were likely fabrications.Jason didn't get far before Robert and his team pinned him to the ground."Let me go!" Jason shouted. "I’m a foreign citizen! You can’t arrest me! You have no jurisdiction over me! What crime have I committed? Why are you arresting me?"Whether Jason was genuinely clueless or pretending, his remarks were absurd. Claiming Robert had no jurisdiction in Salt City was ludicrous.Robert handcuffed Jason, stating, "You know exactly what crime you've committed. The Internet is not beyond the law, and being a foreign citizen doesn't exempt y
Entering the direct admission course of the Innova Group had brought immense fame to Salt City University. Each year, countless students vied for those few spots.Over the years, Salt City University's national ranking climbed several tiers. The university's main draw was indeed the Innova Group's direct admission course. The admission scores for these classes were even higher than those of first-rate universities.After hanging up, Eric smiled and said, "Professor, everything's been taken care of. Jason has a prior record, and he’s not a citizen here, but he will still be detained for 15 days. After that, he’ll clear things up and apologize."Tobias nodded repeatedly and couldn't help but ask, "Eric, your relationship with Commissioner Wilson...""Friends!" Eric laughed. "I won't hide it, Professor. We've worked on several cases together, so we have some connections."Tobias understood. That explained it.Tobias wanted Eric to stay for dinner, but Eric declined. He had a beautif
Before leaving Haevon, Stealthbane sent over the first set of data.Though it wasn't much, it gave Eric a preliminary understanding of the virus.Its fatality rate was significantly higher than the virus that had appeared in Dortmund City a few years ago.Eric sighed. "This is not looking good."Sylvia sat down beside him. "If worse comes to worst, let's halt our overseas operations temporarily and bring everyone back. After all, our lives are the priority."Could this be an enhanced version of the Dortmund City virus?" Judging by the situation, the Haevon virus seemed to be more severe than the Dortmund virus. It had an extremely high fatality rate and was highly contagious.From Eric's understanding, high fatality and high contagion rates were inherently contradictory for a virus, as they went against the principles of biological evolution.A creature's instinct was survival and the continuation of its genes.For a virus to survive, it needed its host to stay alive. If the
In terms of innate talent, Eric was unparalleled, having reached the pinnacle of martial arts. With a single punch, he sent the 'God' flying."Good!" Stealthbane shouted with excitement.The ultimate enemy had finally been defeated, bringing peace to the world. Eric sighed in relief.However, in the next moment, the 'God' stood up again. Spitting out a mouthful of blood, he revealed a bloodthirsty smile. "You have successfully enraged me!"Everyone braced for a potential massacre, but instead, the enemy turned and fled.Could Eric let him escape?"Chase him!" Stealthbane commanded.Allowing this foe to escape would spell endless trouble.A group of people pursued the enemy, who soon reappeared clad in iron armor."Not seen this before, have you?" The 'God' seemed to have recovered somewhat. "Did you think I only research viruses? Wrong! I control global resources and global wealth!"This is our newly developed Doomforge Exosuit which amplifies a person's battle prowess tenfol
The sturdy floor lay in utter disarray.In desperation, Ruth shouted, "Eric, don't give him any more chances! Finish him off swiftly, or we'll face endless trouble!"Eric was well aware of this logic. As he fought, he said, "He's incredibly strong. Taking him down quickly isn't possible! We must fight to the death!"Eric had never feared battle. Besides, this might very well be his final fight.Their fists clashed fiercely.The 'God' also noticed that Eric was growing more formidable as the battle progressed."How do you have so much strength? Wouldn't it be better if we joined forces to control the world? We could have anything we desire!"All the world's wealth, women, and resources would be ours to enjoy. Why won't you listen to reason?" he roared.Eric's momentum didn't falter. "I don't share your grand ambitions. I just want a simple life with a job that pays 1,000 dollars a month and a warm home with my wife and kids. But you, you've disturbed my peace!"The 'God' was fu
The 'God' grew more courageous as the battle raged on, causing Stealthbane to worry incessantly.In another high-stakes clash, Eric and his opponent both retreated. Eric sensed his opponent's growing strength, finding it rather peculiar.The 'God' clenched his fist. "I must thank you! My techniques were slightly incomplete, but I've managed to fill the gaps through this battle!"Eric marveled at his opponent's genius. To mend something incomplete was indeed a rare talent.Despite Eric training with the complete manual, he could only match the 'God' blow for blow. This person was terrifying!The opponent's confidence soared. Although Eric had trained with the full manual, the 'God' felt his innate talent far surpassed Eric's. If he could match Eric with an incomplete manual, now that he had perfected it, wouldn't he be unbeatable?"I thought you had potential and considered inviting you to share this world with me," the 'God' said, his tone turning icy. "But now, I see it's unnece
Stealthbane even felt that Eric might not be a match for the "God."The power was overwhelming.The terrifying aura was enough to crush everything. To an ordinary person, this was a real deity—the strength possessed had already transcended human limits.Eric made his move with a burst of speed. The clash of their fists created a thunderous explosion, and the sound was so intense that Stealthbane felt his eardrums might shatter.This was a battle of the highest caliber, one that even a legend like Stealthbane could not hope to join.Seeing the two evenly matched, Stealthbane sighed in relief. At least there was a chance that the strongest combatants were neutralizing each other. The outcome was still uncertain.Eric shook his aching fist, his expression grave. The opponent's strength was as he had anticipated. If the ultimate boss of the Luminous did not possess such combat power, it would be absurd.Clearly, this "God" had also gauged Eric's strength.He extended a hand toward
Stealthbane knew that the figure facing them must be the ultimate leader of the Luminous.Suddenly, he no longer wanted to die. If he could hold on just a little longer, it would all be over."Mr. Johnson, these people don't seem ordinary. Could that leader be the ultimate figure of the Luminous? Are we about to complete the game?" he whispered.To him, this mission to the Ark felt like a game: defeat the final boss, and victory is achieved."If I'm not mistaken, it should be. This person gives me... a sense of danger," Eric said.Upon hearing this, Stealthbane felt reassured.Just a sense? That meant the problem wasn't too grave!The leader on the opposite side turned to Eric. "I didn't expect you to make it this far. I underestimated your strength, believing my Ark was impregnable, that no enemy could breach it. But why are you so persistent? Why such determination?"He suddenly screamed in a fit of hysteria, "I have so many people! Such a grand scheme! It has all succeeded!
Brent shouted desperately, "After you get on your knees, they'll kill you all, and we won't survive either! Kill them! Kill them all!"He understood the situation with stark clarity. Kneeling meant certain death. If they had to die anyway, fighting back would be their only chance of survival.Eric sighed. "Mr. Rogers, in the end, it was we who implicated you. But this place must be eradicated, and the Luminous must be destroyed as well! Everyone, attack!"As the battle commenced, the masked man immediately struck Brent with a punch.Eric charged in. "Die!"He knew that Brent was unlikely to survive. This punch was his way of avenging Brent.The masked man spun around, trying to block Eric's punch. But the speed of the blow was too much—the gust of wind from the punch arrived before the fist did.It was an instant kill.The masked man had no time to react before Eric's punch collided with his chest. The terrifying force shattered the mask on the man's face, revealing an unfamili
Stealthbane was blinded by rage. He was killing anyone in sight, his fury unrelenting. They had ventured deep into enemy territory, where every encounter seemed to be with an adversary.Eric and his team from the Combat Department showed no mercy.Yet even Stealthbane's resolve was wearing thin."I can't kill them all! It feels like every master in the world is concentrated here!" he shouted in frustration.He felt the number of people he had brought was insufficient. If he had brought a few thousand more, he might have been able to overrun the place.Stealthbane was overwhelmed by the sheer horror of their situation. Fortunately, they had arrived. If anyone else had come, they would have met their end here.The numbers of the masters seemed endless."Damn it!" Stealthbane cursed angrily. "There are too many of them, and they're all exceptionally powerful. What kind of game is this?"He was tempted to retreat, but where could he go?Eric sent an enemy flying, pushing forward
"I was opposed to coming in from the start, but as you all know, the Rogers family is extremely complex. If we hadn't entered, I might have ended up dead. At least if the virus isn't a threat, that's something!" Brent poured himself a cup of coffee and continued. "These people are ruthless! They want to kill everyone outside the Ark and establish a new order, managed by a select few. It's insane!"You don't need to tell me—I know you're here to kill them."He then pulled a small token from his pocket. "This is our Rogers family's privilege here. It allows us to move freely between different levels. With this, you can go anywhere!"Stealthbane grabbed it eagerly. "Why didn't you mention this earlier? Things will go much smoother with this!"Brent sighed. "Once you've handled everything, could you take me out with you? I really don't want to stay in this dreadful place any longer.""Sure!" Eric nodded. "We'll definitely call you when we leave. For now, we're heading out."Brent e
Everything was ready, but they couldn't just walk in.Ruth instructed the Combat Department to conduct a three-day intensive training for everyone, focusing on coordinated combat.-After three days, the forces led by Stealthbane moved out, first dismantling the outer defenses of the Ark. This was their specialty!A large group of several hundred arrived in front of the Ark's entrance. At first glance, it resembled a mountain.Jack scratched his head and said, "Is this the gate? I don't see any door."The Holy Templar's people arrived as well. St. Pius said, "Everyone, don't rush. Wait for two minutes. Once the gate opens, we need to get in quickly. I have other plans inside, but once we're in, it's going to be a life-or-death battle! No one should show any mercy!"Stealthbane flexed his fists and replied, "Do I look like a good guy to you? Just watch me deal with them!"No sooner had he spoken than there was a tremendous roar. The ground shook, and the door of the Ark swung