At the same time, elsewhere, Governor Darrus contacted James.James, a senior federal official, was also Dominic’s father.James was an ambitious man who had always viewed Dominic as a potential political star of the future.He firmly believed that Dominic had great potential.When Darrus called, James listened with great enthusiasm.“Mr. James,” Darrus’s voice was firm yet filled with respect.“I want to inform you that Dominic is doing something very important.”“He has just raided the home of a ‘super corrupt criminal’ in Morow State.”“We have strong evidence, including videos showing this individual’s illegal activities.”James smiled broadly. “This is fantastic news, Governor Darrus!”“Dominic is finally proving himself!”“Yes, Mr. James. Dominic has shown extraordinary leadership in this operation,” said Darrus.“I believe that if you present this evidence to other senior officials in the federal government, it will greatly benefit Dominic’s career,” Darrus continued.“The vide

Meanwhile, in the federal capital, James was proudly speaking on the phone, boasting about his son Dominic’s great achievement. With an enthusiastic tone, he told everyone who would listen how his son had successfully catching a major corrupt official in Morow State—something James believed would make Dominic's name legendary among the nation's political elite. "This is an extraordinary achievement! Without a doubt, my son will soon become a rising political star across the country," James declared confidently. "The entire nation will remember him as a hero who fought against corruption. I can already envision the title of National Minister for him!" Around him, the capital’s official who were listening couldn’t hide their jealousy. They felt both threatened and provoked by James’s pride. On one hand, they knew very well that if Dominic truly succeeded in his mission, he would become a formidable competitor in the political arena. Dominic’s name would soar, and James—as his fat

Darrus paused for a moment, then a sly smile appeared on his face.He had found a way: Max’s reputation would be the primary target!If the public believed that all of Max’s "good deeds" were merely a cover for his crimes, then trust in him would collapse.Darrus’s plan began with creating a narrative that Max had abused his position to oppress local officials.He would claim that Max deliberately obstructed the promotion of talented officials while protecting incompetent ones to maintain his influence.This way, the public would start seeing Max not as a hero, but as a threat to the state’s progress.However, that alone wasn’t enough. The accusations had to be bigger—something that would create a national scandal.Darrus added an element of treason to his plan.He fabricated a story that Max had been colluding with the Lord of the Abyss, a foreign power known as a threat to the state's stability.These allegations included leaking national secrets and conspiring to weaken border secu

The twilight sky hung darkly over the government building of Morow State. In the front yard, a crowd of officials with determined expressions sat on the sidewalk, waving posters with bold slogans such as "Free Mr. Max!" and "We Won’t Work Without Mr. Max!" floating in the air. Some of them handed in their resignation letters with conviction, and a stack of white papers piled up on the receptionist's desk. "Free Mr. Max from prison!" These were the shouts of the protesting officials. Inside the office, Darrus paced angrily. His eyes sharply fixed on the wall, as if trying to find a solution behind the cold concrete. "Dammit! They think they can intimidate me with this stupid stunt?" Darrus' voice boomed, his fists clenched by his sides. He halted, his face flushed with rage. Without warning, he kicked the wall hard. "ARGH!" he groaned inwardly, the pain shooting up his leg, but he held it back by gritting his teeth. Breathing heavily, he shouted, "Nonsense! This state doesn'

Darrus studied the reports on his desk with intense concentration. His face reflected deep concern. The illegal immigration incident in Bebank Town not only threatened security but also had the potential to tarnish the reputation of Lav Nexus County, which had long been known as the most stable and prosperous region in Morow State. The title of "Happiest County," earned for four consecutive years, now felt like a heavy burden. Darrus immediately took action by instructing the Lav Nexus Police Department to thoroughly investigate the case. The timeline was tight—only three days. Darrus knew that every minute without a solution would only worsen the situation. Although the group of illegal immigrants hadn't brought any contraband, he was well aware that this small breach could open the door to larger threats in the future. Darrus picked up the phone and called Harry, the head of the Lav Nexus Police Department. Harry sat in his chair with his ever-present confident smile