Nichol suspected that Harry and his team were Max’s spies sent to infiltrate his operations, and the news of Max’s capture might be a trap. Nichol never underestimated Max. He couldn’t allow the terrifying and humiliating events of four years ago to repeat themselves. Four years ago was the first time Nichol had ever met Max. *** Four years ago… Nichol was an ambitious leader of an illegal business empire who believed he was invincible. He stood at the center of an important meeting in the same underground tunnel, surrounded by his trusted associates. Their agenda was to expand their illegal operations in Lav Nexus, exploiting legal loopholes and leveraging corruption within the local government. Everything was going smoothly until a loud explosion abruptly halted their discussion. The heavy iron door at the end of the tunnel was forced open, shaking violently before it crashed to the floor. Smoke and dust filled the room, leaving everyone there stunned. Out of the s

Meanwhile, Harry and his team waited in the shade, drenched in sweat, feeling dry, dizzy, and on the verge of heatstroke. At that moment, a few townspeople walked by with iced cola, flaunting their drinks, and Harry’s team couldn’t help but swallow hard. "Captain… we're really thirsty here," one officer complained, his voice hoarse. "We don’t even have a single bottle of water. Is this what you call a well-planned operation?" Harry’s subordinates were now regretting following him on this mission. They had expected comfort, but instead, they were suffering. Not only were there no proper supplies, but they didn’t even have a single bottle of water. "When the former captain and vice-captain were still here, we never had to go through anything like this," another officer muttered, his voice filled with nostalgia. Harry was at a loss for words in response to his team's complaints. He knew they were right. This mission was far more difficult than he had imagined. But giving u

Nichol stared coldly at Harry, who was kneeling before him, his face covered in blood and sweat. A cruel smile played on his lips as he raised his laser pistol and pressed it against the man’s forehead. Harry glared at him, his eyes burning with anger, but beneath that rage was a defiance that, oddly enough, entertained Nichol."You think you can survive in this city just because you hold the title of captain?" Nichol shook his head and clicked his tongue. "Bebank Town isn’t a place for someone like you."Without warning, the sound of a gunshot echoed through the underground chamber. Harry’s head snapped back, his body swayed for a moment before collapsing onto the cold floor with a heavy thud. His eyes remained open, but the life within them had vanished.Nichol exhaled slowly, tucking his pistol away before glancing at his men standing stiffly around the room. "Grind his body," he ordered casually. "Use it as fertilizer for the trees outside."One of his men, a burly man with a sc

The door inside the room creaked open slowly, and from there, Max stepped out with a calm demeanor. His gaze was sharp yet controlled, as if he remained unaffected by the pressure that had surrounded him all this time. Chief Raul followed behind him, his expression neutral, but the look in his eyes conveyed a sense of respect toward Max. Seraphina instantly stood up. Her breath hitched as she saw the man who had once held her heart now standing just a few steps away. Her chest pounded—not out of fear, but from sheer shock. Darrus, too, was taken aback, though he tried to hide it. He remained seated, furrowing his brows as he adjusted his glasses. His gaze locked onto Max, carefully assessing the situation—one he had never anticipated. Seraphina turned sharply toward Chief Raul. "What is the meaning of this?" Her voice was cold and piercing. "Wasn’t he supposed to be in a prison cell? Why is he walking out of there like this?" Darrus had the same question. He scrutinized Chie

A tense silence engulfed the room after Max’s statement. Darrus remained frozen in place, his jaw clenched, while Seraphina bit her lip, struggling to suppress the storm of emotions rising in her chest. But before anyone could speak, a deep voice shattered the silence. "I think this is a good idea," Chief Raul said firmly, his gaze locking onto Darrus. "Mr. Darrus, you know very well the current of Morow State. Everyone has criticized your leadership, especially since Mr. Max was imprisoned for a crime he never committed." "If you still want to clear your name in the eyes of the public and continue your political career, you should consider this carefully, Sir." Chief Raul stated. Darrus clenched his fists, his expression a mix of fury and devastation. "I... I can't just give up my position!" Sarah stepped forward, her sharp eyes piercing straight into Darrus. "Can't? Or rather, won't?" Her voice was soft, yet laced with biting sarcasm. "Think about it, Mr. Darrus. Haven’t ther