“Damn it, these guys have some nerve. They’re actually trying to steal our stuff. Let’s go down there and teach them a lesson!” Jacky whispered angrily, peeking out the window. The four men from Stogu were already loading the bear’s body onto a rickshaw and tying it down. Once they were done, they got ready to leave. Probably worried that the noise from a car engine would attract attention, they chose to use a rickshaw instead. “No need to rush,” Joseph said calmly. “Let’s follow them first and see who’s really behind this.” The $1 billion bear wasn’t that important to Joseph. What mattered more was uncovering the hidden forces operating in the city. The potential gain far outweighed the loss. “Keep it quiet. We don’t want them to notice us,” Joseph added. Joseph led Jacky and four members of the G Alliance out of the restaurant, taking cover in a dark corner to observe the thieves. The bear was now secured on the rickshaw, and a large man wearing glasses held the reins of

“Oh, by the way, I know a few reporters from the Stogu newspaper too. They definitely wouldn’t mind spreading news like this. Soon enough, your name, Ammarkhan, will be all over Stogu,” Joseph said casually. Ammarkhan gritted his teeth in growing anger. After almost a minute of silence, Ammarkhan took a deep breath and said, “Tell me, what exactly do you want?” “You’re smart.” Joseph smiled faintly. “I want to know who stole the bear." Ammarkhan froze for a moment, then said meaningfully, “The man who stole the bear is backed by a powerful family from Qura City—the Tam Family.” A serious look crossed Ammarkhan’s face. “The Tam Family has been around for over a hundred years in Qura and holds a lot of power. They have almost a thousand armed guards. Their main business is selling meat—beef, lamb, goat—which they export to other countries.” Joseph listened carefully. “I wanted to stop them, but I can’t,” Ammarkhan continued in a heavy voice. “The Tam Family is too strong

The lights in the warehouse flickered on, illuminating the entire room. Two rows of steel racks were neatly lined up, packed with various types of weapons. Most of them were AK-47s. Although well-maintained, they still looked old. The yellow paint on the surface had started to fade, and rust was faintly visible in some spots. Talon hadn't lied; these weapons were indeed decades old. Alongside the AK-47s, there were M4A1 rifles, MP9 submachine guns, several M1911 pistols, and other weapons in similar condition. Talon took a drag from his cigar, a satisfied smile on his face as he spread his arms wide, as if showing off the entire warehouse. “What do you think of my collection?” he asked. “Not bad,” Joseph replied, nodding while carefully inspecting the rows of guns. In a country like Stogu, owning firearms was legal as long as citizens were over 18, had no criminal record, and were mentally stable. However, there were restrictions on what could be purchased. In the early years, loc

Ammarkhan frowned. "What’s it got to do with you?" "Are you curious what the people of Qura think of you?" Joseph asked calmly. "What do you want? If it's nothing important, you'd better leave!" Ammarkhan's anger began to rise. Joseph gave a faint smile before continuing. "A leader must have a righteous heart. If his heart is right, so are his actions and decisions. And by doing the right thing, his heart will always be at peace." Ammarkhan shook his head. "I don't understand!" "It means being a leader is about doing good and fulfilling your responsibilities. That way, you'll sleep better at night," Joseph added. Joseph’s expression grew serious. "Mr. Ammarkhan, do you feel you've fulfilled your duties as the leader of Qura?" Ammarkhan remained silent. Joseph continued, "Like that shepherd earlier—he’s just a common man you should protect. But when the Tam family harassed him, you stayed silent and let him be imprisoned. If word of this spreads, your reputation will be

Joseph realized that the earlier information was off. According to the investigation by members of Alliance G, there were only about a hundred guards around the Tam family’s estate. “We have to act fast,” Joseph muttered. If the Tam family sent out a distress signal, the situation would become much harder. Joseph’s own forces were small. But if he could rally the people of the city, then he might have a chance against the Tam family. “Joseph, since I’ve already decided to oppose the Tam family, I’m going to help you,” Ammarkhan said seriously. “Fighting the Tam family isn’t just your problem—it’s an issue for the whole city of Qura. I’ve made my decision to go against them, so of course, I’m going to support you.” "I’ll send in more support! While the Tam family’s armed forces shouldn’t be underestimated, as the leader of this city, I can mobilize almost 5,000 soldiers. How about we join forces?" Ammarkhan said confidently. “No,” Joseph said, shaking his head. “Your idea is