“That’s right!” Pilos nodded and said, “It’ll take thirteen years at the earliest.”Charlie looked at him and said seriously, “As long as you work for me wholeheartedly, I will let you enter the first level of the Dark Realm within a year!”“A year?!” Pilos’s eyes widened as he exclaimed in surprise, “Are you serious, Mr. Wade?!”Charlie asked him, “Do you think I need to lie to you?”Pilos said with a look of panic, “I’m sorry, Mr. Wade, I don’t doubt you. I just... I just can’t believe that I can achieve a breakthrough to the Dark Realm in such a short period of time...”Charlie looked at him, pointed at Porter, and said calmly, “You’re Porter’s master. He has to respect you in private, but after you join my command, you will stay here to help me control this copper mine. Porter will be your immediate superior, and you should listen to his command and report to him in everything. Can you do that?”Pilos said piously, “Mr. Wade, I will obey all of your instructions!”Charlie no
At this moment, more than two hundred members of the Armed Calvary Guards wearing copper mine uniforms had arrived at the auditorium one after the other.This auditorium was a building that already existed when the Qing Eliminating Society acquired the copper mine. It was built in the 1980s and was mainly used for meetings, celebrating festivals, and holding ceremonies for the copper mine employees. After the Qing Eliminating Society took over, all the members of the Armed Calvary Guards were assigned to serve as employees of the copper mine, and most of the family members of the Armed Calvary Guards were used to serve as logistics. The copper mine was operating fairly well on the surface. Even if the local government officials came occasionally for an inspection, they never noticed any abnormalities.At this time, these members of the Armed Calvary Guards came to the auditorium, giving people the feeling that the copper mine was about to hold a mobilization meeting or a summary
The two groups of people in the audience became even more enthused when they heard this. They became more and more excited. Cory and his compatriots who were all holding towels subconsciously held the towels tighter in their hands as if what they were holding was not a towel but a ticket to prosperity and wealth. However, they ignored the other members of the Armed Calvary Guards around them who were not holding towels and had already started to quietly look at them from the corners of their eyes as they were ready to attack them at any time.Charlie, who was on stage, then smiled slightly and said, “I have some good news to tell you today. The British Lord has prepared a new antidote for you, and this new antidote extends the attack time for the poison in your body from every seven days to fifteen days. I hope that everyone can make good contributions to the British Lord in the future!”After saying that, he waved his right hand and said loudly, “Come, give me the antidote and w
Cory was startled when he heard Charlie say the words ‘Do it’.One of the thoughts in his mind was ‘Do it? Do what? Special Envoy Master, it cannot be that you’re asking twenty of us to kill more than two hundred of them, right? This is clearly an impossible task!’.The other members of the Armed Calvary Guards who were holding towels like him were also at a loss. They did not know what Charlie meant by ‘Do it’.But at this moment, the members of the Armed Calvary around them suddenly moved!Noel, the Left Banner Commander, and another banner commander attacked Cory in an instant. Before Cory could react, both his arms were grabbed by the two men in a deadly grip.Cory was shocked and blurted out, “What are you two trying to do?! Do you still want to rebel in front of the Special Envoy Master?!” Noel said coldly, “Cory, do you really think that today is an auspicious day for you to soar to greater heights?”Cory could not break free at all after being controlled by the two of t
These seven people were extremely excited at this time.Being able to come back was also something that had previously been unthinkable.What’s more, Charlie had controlled the situation here completely now.Not only would they be able to return, but they would even be able to reunite with their loved ones here!This was definitely the best outcome for them.Charlie then said, “I announce that from today onward, all the members of the Armed Calvary Guards will be reorganized. Noel will be the commander of the Armed Calvary Guards. The Right Banner Commander will remain unchanged, and the Left Banner Commander and Central Banner Commander will be selected through a nomination. Noel will nominate five people, and each of you will then vote internally to choose the person with the highest number of votes from the five people to take up the position!”“In addition, the Armed Calvary Guards will form a cabinet with a maximum of eleven members starting today. Aside from the commander,
The mining location of this copper mine was located at a depth of about five hundred meters underground. Charlie asked Noel and the Section Ambassador who was under his control to lead the crowd together with him to take the lifting cage to the dead soldiers’ living quarters. As they made their way down, Noel introduced the specific situation of this copper mine to Charlie.After decades of continuous development, the interior of this copper mine had become extremely intricate and complex. It consisted of a total of three parts. The first was the normal mining part of the copper mine which included the tunnel and the mining surface. The second was the part where the dead soldiers and their relatives lived, and the third was the part where all the supplies and equipment were stored. Going down from the shaft all the way to the bottom was, in fact, just going down to the working face of the copper mine.After going down, it could be seen that this was a very standard medium-siz
There was actually a large machine room behind this wall. This machine room was in fact a heavy-duty elevator equipment and operation room, and there was a large lifting cage below the machine room.Noel led the crowd into the cage, activated the cage with his own iris, and the cage then brought the crowd to the depths of negative six hundred meters. As the cage moved downward, Noel said to Charlie, “Mr. Wade, all the safety equipment here is one-way. The hidden door just now as well as the lifting cage can only be operated from outside. In addition, after the cage reaches the bottom, there is a door that can only be opened from the outside.”Charlie asked him, “This should be the only access to the outside world from the dead soldiers’ living quarters, right?”“That’s right.” Noel nodded and said, “The dead soldiers can only enter and exit through a passage, but there are a large number of steel ventilation pipes in their living quarters. However, the thickest internal diameter o
At this moment, the dead soldiers as well as their families who were kneeling to greet the special envoy did not know that the man in the black robe in front of them was no longer the special envoy they thought he was.According to the regulations, on the day of the antidote distribution, all the dead soldiers and their families had to line up in this hall that was tens of thousands of square meters in advance and kneel to welcome the special envoy. Charlie was also shocked by the scene in front of him when he saw so many people kneeling on the ground.This underground area that was tens of thousands of square meters with a height of more than ten meters combined with the huge support pillars and the lighting at the top which made it look as bright as day made this scene look like a magnificent ancient palace. What’s more, thousands of people were kneeling in front of Charlie and saying the same sentence in unison. The echo made the entire underground space shake. Charlie looked
The cabbie chuckled. "You're a local yet you're heading to Antique Street right away as soon as you land instead of going home? And you're still saying you're not trying to pick up a killer bargain deal?"Come on, man—it's not just you, I want that too. We cabbies work ourselves to death only for ten thousand per month at best while our friend over there made twenty million in one night. I could keep driving cabs for the rest of my life and still not make that much money."Jacob knew that the cabbie must be talking about Raymond and became even more miserable then, grumbling unhappily, "I'm going to Antique Street for business—I'm not trying to pick up some missed bargain.""No? Then you didn't hear what happened yesterday?"The cabbie was immediately curious, and without waiting for Jacob's answer, he exclaimed happily, "Look, man—it was so ridiculous not even Hollywood would put it in their script. There were these fools who were trying to sell an antique trader a replica, but th
It was nighttime in Dubai as Jacob dragged his weary body from the hotel back to the airport.As he was flying economy this time, he was left sitting at the hard bench near the boarding terminal, waiting for it to open.While he waited, his heart was torn as he tapped into the website of the Aurous Hill Charity Fund, found their donation account, and wired the entire 300 thousand he had made over to them.He had picked the Aurous Hill Charity Fund because the circles of antique collectors in Aurous Hill were all discussing how Raymond had donated half of the 20 million he had made to that same charity fund.After Raymond skyrocketed to prominence in Antique Street and became a star, it could not be denied that people admired his profound ability.However, there were also people who envied his skill in turning the tables just as there were those who were jealous he had made twenty million in a single night.Still, Raymond moved fast—soon after word spread that he had made twenty m
Elaine quickly asked, "Well, what if you can't get it done?"Jacob was apprehensive even as he sighed. "If they really pressed the issue, guess I can't even stay at the Calligraphy and Painting Association now… We will see. If things get bad, I'll just resign. I won't ask for much right now, just as long as I don't have to go to jail."Elaine nodded. "Then you should try to reason things out with Raymond Cole or ask for Charlie's help if push comes to shove. Being humiliated is still better than prison.""Okay!"-It was nighttime at Aurous Hill by the time Elaine and Jacob arrived at their hotel.Charlie and Claire had just had dinner, and Claire pulled out her phone, saying, "I just checked my flight app, and it says my parents should have landed two hours ago. They are probably at the hotel, so I'll check in on them with a video call."She had yet to open her WhatsApp when Elaine called her on a video call.Jacob was planning to check in with Claire and Charlie to put their
Hearing what Jacob had said, Elaine became anxious and pressed him as he hung up, "What's going on? You're leaving? But we just got here! My shoes have just caught Dubai dirt, so why are we leaving so soon—"However, Jacob was wiping the sweat off his brow as he mumbled quietly, "Well, at this point, I have to leave or I won't be vice president anymore."Elaine immediately fumed. "We've been married for half our lives, and this is supposed to be our honeymoon, yet we're just leaving? I've posted about this on social media too—there are plenty of people who're waiting for more posts on our trip!"And don't forget—we spent a lot on our flight tickets and our hotels! The hotel bookings can't be refunded either!"Jacob scowled dolefully. "Well, what can we do? Why don't you stay? I'll go home and get this sorted out first….""Well, how long would that take?" Elaine asked."How should I know?" Jacob sighed, uneasy and annoyed. "Don Albert is saying I have to go back and donate the 300
"But I spent 98 thousand on that bronze sculpture!" Jacob exclaimed in agitation before he knew it. "I made 300 thousand from it, and that means my profit was 200 thousand at best, but I'm supposed to return that to him as well?! That means I'd have lost my own capital too!""I can't help you if you can't bear to part with that money, Mr. Wilson," Don Albert said quietly. "In that case, you'll just have to handle it yourself.""Wait, wait, wait!" Jacob immediately became antsy and cried out right then, "Please, Don Albert! I'll return the money! I'll return it, alright?! The entirety of my profits—202 thousand, okay? At least let me keep the money I spent, okay?""By that reasoning, Mr. Wilson, when a phone scammer is told by the cops to return the money they've made from defrauding, should he be allowed to keep the money he spent on telco charges? ""Oh, I…" Jacob was left stumped and could not come up with an answer.Don Albert then pressed on, "Mr. Wilson, I've offered a prom
"Mr. Wilson, what you boys did was truly heinous!" Don Arnold growled. "I scolded Zachary myself when I found out, and I was the one who told him to post that statement!"Jacob was shocked. "But why, Don Arnold? Are you friends with Raymond Cole?""Never met the guy," Don Arnold replied.That left Jacob even more confused. "Then why are you taking his side?""I've been doing my best to clean up my image over the past couple of years," Don Albert replied coolly. "I rarely get involved in mob business or anything illicit, and everyone in Aurous Hill knows that Zachary is my right-hand man, yet he confessed to committing such a heinous crime behind my back. What is that if not sullying my reputation?"Jacob was left reeling as he didn't expect Don Albert to be so serious, but he quickly explained, "I'm sorry. I didn't expect it to affect you so terribly… It's all Zachary's fault! I wouldn't have been aware that Raymond had returned at all, but he just had to tell me and come up with
At this point, Don Albert could very well be Jacob's personal messiah.Even if he did threaten Zachary with calling Charlie persistently, he actually wouldn't dare call Charlie.After all, how would he start explaining that he was involved in a crime? And telling Charlie was basically telling his daughter—what would they think of him after this? Would he ever be able to hold his head high in the family again?As such, his only option now was to ask Don Albert and see if he would help.What he didn't know was that Don Albert was with Charlie, who had already anticipated Jacob's move.When Jacob realized he couldn't stop Zachary, Jacob would find someone who could, and Don Albert was the best man for the job!To no surprise, Don Albert's phone soon started ringing with a call from Jacob.Don Albert didn't answer right away, however, instead turning toward Charlie as he asked gingerly, "So, shall I stick to your script, Master Wade?"Seeing Charlie nod, he pressed on, "Should I
As soon as Jacob sent the voice message, Mr. Bay called.Jacob quickly answered, asking nervously, "How are things over there, Mr. Bay?""How, you ask…?" Mr. Bay sighed in exasperation. "The entire Calligraphy and Painting Association was demanding your dismissal as soon as Zachary Evans posted his statement, thinking that you have no business being the administrative vice president let alone have a place in the association."Even those officials came asking me questions, and you know how they are—gossipers, every last one of them, always finding out about the juicy stuff instantly even if it's really no big deal. The only excuse I have to stop them is that we don't have the facts, but this issue still needs to be taken care of."So, be straight with me. Were you a part of this? If you don't, do you have any definitive evidence that can refute Zachary's claims?""I… Uh…" Jacob stammered, unable to answer.He certainly wanted to say no, but he had no evidence to back himself up.
Jacob bellowed furiously, "Raymond Cole made over 19 million dollars! From my bronze sculpture! Yet you're telling me to refund that 300 thousand too?! You're just fucking with me, aren't you?!""Well, if you don't like it, just do what you like, then," Zachary replied calmly and quickly hung up before Jacob could answer.Jacob was left twitching and shaking endlessly, and there was no telling if it was from rage or fear.Beside him, Elaine quickly asked, "What did Zachary say, dear? Can he get that bronze sculpture back?"Caught by surprise at her question, Jacob flinched, and his phone slipped out of his grasp.As it seemed to hover in the air, he tried to catch it twice but failed, but Elaine managed to grab it.It was then that she noticed that he was sweating all over his face, and she promptly asked, "What's wrong, dear?"Coming to his senses, Jacob's eyes went wide with rage. "Zachary is trying to kill me! He leaked the whole thing to his Twitter page—it's like he's pulli