His quick attacks left her with no time to react. The power dynamic between them had shifted in an instant. Elsa clutched her abdomen. She winced in pain as she squatted on the ground, struggling to catch her breath. Meanwhile, the man picked up her pistol. His voice was full of contempt as he asked, "Bitch, did you really think I'm that easy to deal with?" Kenji asked in a menacing tone, "What's going on, Rambo?" The man known as Rambo replied, "Boss, this woman barged in to ask about the gambling session. She seemed prepared, so I lured her here on purpose." Kenji glanced at Elsa, then shifted his gaze to Wilbur. He said slowly, "It seems you're both in cahoots." "You could put it that way," Wilbur replied casually. Kenji chuckled and said, "It seems you've planned this out. Are you trying to set me up?" "I am." Wilbur smiled. Kenji sneered and asked, "With just the two of you? It's quite a joke. So, what's the plan now?" "She's the vice-captain of the Criminal Inve
The two bodyguards and Rambo were on the ground. Their faces contorted in pain, and they were unable to get up. They could not even make a sound. Kenji was shocked. The three gamblers who had been part of the setup were also dumbfounded. Elsa was in disbelief, as though she had seen a ghost. Wilbur pulled her up and returned the pistol to her. He smiled and said, "I told you. Everything is under control." Elsa took the gun, still finding it hard to believe that Wilbur possessed such formidable combat prowess. The situation instantly changed. However, she had experienced her fair share of violence, so she quickly regained her composure. She pointed the pistol at everyone and ordered in a stern voice, "Hands up." The three gamblers were clearly terrified of Wilbur. They quickly raised their hands and positioned themselves against the wall. Only Kenji remained seated. He seemed unfazed. Wilbur smiled and asked, "What's the matter, Mister Lilith? It seems you're still a littl
Wilbur said softly, "Just answer the call and make sure to record it. Whoever is involved in this will face the consequences they deserve." Elsa stopped hesitating after seeing Wilbur's confidence. It was also her duty. She answered the call and started recording. "Captain," she said. A stern voice came from the phone, "Where are you?" "I'm at the Black Dragon Bar." "Get back here immediately. Do you realize what you're doing?" "Captain, I've discovered a gambling operation inside the Black Dragon Bar. There are several gamblers and a significant amount of cash. The criminals were apprehended, and I have the evidence," she reported. There was a brief silence on the other end of the line before the caller replied, "Stay put. I'm on my way." Elsa ended the call and looked at Wilbur. She said, "Our captain is on his way." However, Wilbur could see the worry in her expression. He knew that the incoming team might not be reinforcements. Wilbur contemplated and realized
"Yes, sir," they responded. Then, the captain coldly ordered, "Everyone else, move upstairs." "Captain?" Elsa hesitated to leave. She felt like something was off with the captain. The captain's expression darkened right away and asked sternly, "Do you intend to defy orders?" Elsa wanted to argue, but Wilbur got up from his seat at that moment and said calmly, "Do as the captain says and head upstairs." Elsa clenched her jaw and begrudgingly accepted it. Kenji smiled very subtly as he slowly rose from his seat. They were led to the main hall of the bar. The captain looked at Elsa and said, "Turn in your pistol." "What do you mean?" Elsa was instantly nervous. She gripped her pistol tightly with both hands, but the barrel was pointing at the floor. The captain frowned and said, "You defied orders, so you're now suspended." "I admit that I went against protocol, but it's a fact that there's evidence of wrongdoing here," she protested. The captain frowned and said, "I
The sudden noise surprised everyone. Only Wilbur was composed. 'What's going on?' Everyone had that question on their minds. Dozens of special forces officers rappelled down from the helicopters and stormed into the establishment. A general swiftly followed them. He was in a military uniform adorned with stars on his shoulders. Everyone was stunned by the sudden arrival of special forces. They were unsure of the situation. Why did the military come out of the blue? The special forces quickly surrounded everyone and took control of the situation. The general walked in slowly. His imposing presence silenced everyone. The general looked around and said, "This is the operation of the Kardon Province Special Forces Unit. No one is allowed to move. We will now begin verifying your identities." Kenji felt uneasy. He mustered his courage to ask, "Are you from the military? What gives you the right to trespass on private property?" The general scoffed and replied, "We've recei
Wilbur smiled and told Elsa, "You may begin." Elsa returned to her senses. She tried her best to compose herself, then looked at her captain. She said slowly, "Captain, bring your team back and prepare for the investigation." The captain let out a long sigh. He was visibly relieved and told her, "You're better than me. Congratulations, you're destined to become a cornerstone for Kardon Province, unlike me." Then, he chuckled and ordered his team, "Everyone, we're going back." His subordinates walked toward him, including the two who were stationed downstairs. The captain looked at Elsa and gave her a reassuring look before leading his team away. Elsa noticed a lot of things in that look. There was a sense of helplessness, encouragement, and melancholy. However, Elsa could not dwell on that. She immediately ordered Ken, "Apprehend everyone in the bar, secure the basement, and don't allow anyone to enter." "Understood," Ken replied. He gestured with a wave, and the spec
Matt nearly had a heart attack because of Wilbur. He knew how formidable Wilbur was. Wilbur was like a god to Matt. He could crush him like an ant if he wanted to. The influence of the three prominent clans meant nothing more than a joke to Wilbur. Matt did not dare to lie to Wilbur. He immediately replied, "Sir, I received a distress call from one of my trivial members. He claimed that he was injured, so I came here to check on the situation." "A trivial member?" Wilbur glanced at Kenji. Then, he asked, "Why are you here because of a trivial member?" Matt was drenched in a cold sweat. He hurriedly explained, "Sir, he mentioned that this incident might involve a key member of our clan. That's why I rushed over. I don't know what happened." "Oh, and who is that key member of your clan?" he asked casually. Matt did not dare to lie, so he immediately replied, "It's Wayne Lilith, the deputy director in the provincial finance sector." "You're quite honest, so I'll give you a
"Take everyone back to headquarters for interrogation. Secure the crime scene, and don't allow anyone to enter," she commanded. "Understood," Ken replied, then immediately ordered his subordinates to move. Kenji fell unconscious due to extreme shock. … Wilbur went back home. Faye was coming downstairs to head to work when noticed Wilbur and hurriedly asked, "Why are you back so late?" "I dealt with some trouble. It kept me occupied all night," he replied wearily. Faye said softly, "Don't tire yourself out. Go rest up." Wilbur nodded. Faye smiled faintly, then strode out of the mansion. Wilbur spent some time in the living room thinking. Then, he stretched and yawned before heading to his room to take a long nap. He ended up sleeping until around three in the afternoon. He freshened up and then moved to the living room, where he started his meditation. Cultivation was like rowing against the current. Wilbur held that phrase firmly in his heart as he meditated. Hi