The volunteers from the Blood Moon Academy were taken down to the courtyard, where Captain Williams’ hand-picked, elite commandos were waiting for them.Alex watched from the balcony as the whole group was divided into two teams.For this particular combat session, the focus was going to be entirely on unarmed combat, and all types of martial arts techniques were allowed without any restrictions.The elite commandos dressed in black combat vests, with tactical masks obscuring their faces, looked like formidable opponents.But the boys from the Blood Dragon Academy, wearing the classic round-necked black tees and crimson pants, didn’t seem bothered at all.“Physical evaluations indicated extreme endurance levels and elevated focus. The God Serum has enhanced these volunteers far beyond their mental and physical limits,” Dr. Lucy remarked, as she looked on from above.Standing beside her, Alex put his hands on the stone railing and replied, “Laboratory evaluations are only an indicator

The Boheco Cartel had members spread all across Nuevo Durango, and every last man was armed to the teeth.They weren’t the kind of gang even the bravest cops wanted to touch.Nuevo Durango’s chief of police was also no exception to this rule. He was about to retire in a year and had no intention of risking his neck to run a fool’s errand.“With all due respect, Governor. You are not talking about a small gang of carjackers. This is the Boheco Cartel you’re asking me to hit. They are an organized criminal community with members spread all across the city. Perhaps I can just warn their boss and—”“I know what I am talking about. The time for discussions and warnings is over!” Governor Morton snapped right back. “Xavier Cortez and his gang of peddlers and cutthroats must be brought to justice. I am authorizing you to clean up the city.”“The cartel has dangerous connections. They’ve already killed plenty of my men in the past. And they don’t even hesitate about targeting politicians,” th