“The repository of the Outlaws Department is heavily guarded and is overseen personally by individuals above the Martial Saint level. How could you possibly get anything out of there?!” she exclaimed in suspicion and disbelief. Dustin responded with a faint smile and said nothing about it. “This is just one volume. There’s a whole cart outside. Feel free to take your time browsing through them,” he said teasingly. With that, he gestured for Drake to escort Madison away. This, too, was something Dustin had uncovered recently using the black market’s intelligence network. It was a web so extensive that it spanned the entire globe and penetrated every layer of society. In some aspects, it even surpassed the capabilities of Hell Hall. As the leader of the North Border branch, Dustin had access to privileges that allowed him to probe deep into various subjects. “The Outlaws Department…” he muttered under his breath. Certain members of the Outlaws Department had tried to

The two men looked visibly upset. In the next moment, they launched another attack and were desperate to salvage their pride. Each unleashed their most advanced martial arts techniques and no longer held back. “Still not strong enough,” the elder muttered and shook his head as though disappointed. Buzz… With a single punch, the very air rippled violently. “Ugh!” Elijah and Timothy spat out blood simultaneously and were sent flying backward. “You don’t even possess a tenth of his strength, yet you dare to imitate him? Utterly arrogant!” the old man said with a sneer. His voice dripped with mockery. Elijah and Timothy were so furious that their eyes bulged, but they could not muster a single retort. Skill spoke louder than words, and they were simply outmatched. “After this, there are still three more rounds. Each will be more difficult than the last. Every other grandmaster is stronger than I am. You’ll never make it that far,” the elder said with a derisi

“Mr. Harris, for safety’s sake, I’ve hidden the evidence in a secure location. I’ll hand it over later,” she said. “Is that so?” James frowned slightly but did not press further. “Additionally, regarding Dustin’s elimination of the Cave and Harmon families, my investigation uncovered some hidden truths,” Madison said. “Share everything you’ve learned,” James said coldly. “According to reliable intelligence, the Fox family massacre from years ago implicated many factions. The Cave and Harmon families were among those involved. Their rapid rise afterward was no coincidence. It came as a direct result of that operation. “To grow so quickly and effortlessly, the mastermind behind them must be no ordinary figure. It’s highly likely this person holds unparalleled power and influence…” At her words, a subtle but undeniable shift crossed James’s otherwise impassive expression. “So, Dustin Fox’s actions weren’t reckless slaughter. They were acts of revenge,” Madison said.

“Agent Seven, prepare the martial artist inhibitors!” James moved into action immediately after issuing the command. “Yes, sir!” Madison said as she pulled several large nails from her bag. These nails were unique to the Outlaws Department and were designed to subdue the most dangerous criminals. When driven into critical joints, they could cripple even the strongest of martial artists and reduce them to helpless shells. ‘Mr. Harris is handling this personally. He should be able to take Dustin down…’ Madison thought as her gaze fixed on Dustin. That man was absurdly powerful. Despite being of a similar age, the gap between their abilities was staggering. He was a once-in-a-generation monster! But he was too reckless. A prodigy like him was doomed to the path of self-destruction. Sighing, Madison laid out the martial artist inhibitors. Boom! James and Dustin had already begun their battle. It started with lethal moves. Drake and Myst were no match

Madison stared at Dustin in astonishment. He was being far too casual about this. Advancing from the Amber to the Mystic rank was not too difficult. With steady progress, she could confidently achieve Mystic rank in her lifetime. But the Emerald rank? That was a completely different story. It was true that the upper echelon of the Outlaws Department, the core of its power, was almost unattainable. As for the legendary Sapphire rank, it was practically a myth. No one even knew if Sapphire agents actually existed. Yet, Dustin’s calm and indifferent gaze left her in a daze. His words echoed in her mind. “I hesitated, I retreated, and I betrayed my own convictions.” Realization struck her like a bolt of lightning. “What does it matter if there are challenges? As long as I stay true to myself, there’s nothing in this world that can’t be changed!” Determination reignited in Madison’s eyes. Dustin saw the ambition blazing within her and nodded approvingly.