All Chapters of An Ascendant Dominance: Chapter 71 
				
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				Chapter 71
			
The ground was littered with wires, but the intruder moved without hesitation, clearly knowing which ones were traps and which were safe. Arion, however, couldn’t take that risk—he could only watch from a distance as the shadow approached Olafia’s unconscious body.“Who are you?!” Arion shouted furiously.“Huh? I’m the one who’s going to kill you!” came a cold, emotionless voice from the darkness.“Then let her go and face me!” Arion’s anger flared. Nothing enraged him more than seeing someone he cared about used as leverage.“If you’re brave enough to follow me, I’ll give you a chance to save her!” the man taunted. He grabbed Olafia, vaulted effortlessly over the wall, and disappeared into the night—swift and silent, like a ghost.Seeing the man vanish, Arion hesitated briefly, torn between logic and instinct.“Arion, go save Olafia! I can take care of myself!” Nadine shouted, pushing him forward.Without wasting another second, Arion leapt after the man. Deep down, he knew Nadine’s 
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Throughout the journey, Arion couldn’t stop thinking about the worst possible outcome. He felt tense and anxious—if anything happened to Olafia, the regret would haunt him for the rest of his life.Carefully, Arion carried Olafia back home. From a distance, he could see Nadine waiting by the door, and beside her stood Sandra from the special police unit. Their presence meant that the situation inside the house was now safely under control.Arion gave Nadine a calm nod before continuing to carry Olafia into their room. Gently, he laid her down on the bed, and after a moment’s thought, he cast the demon-sealing spell once more to ensure Olafia’s condition was stable.Less than a second after the spell took effect, Olafia slowly opened her eyes. Seeing Arion beside her, she frowned slightly and said, “Arion, you’re back? I just felt a bit unwell and a little dizzy.”The heavy weight on Arion’s heart finally eased. It turned out that the killer hadn’t had the chance to do anything to her—
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After leaving Olafia’s inn, Sandra got into her car, with Arion following right after. As soon as they set off, Sandra floored the accelerator, speeding down the dark road.Arion could only shake his head, bewildered by people who enjoyed driving like maniacs. Soon, Sandra pulled the car into a remote area at the edge of town—somewhere barely accessible to vehicles. She parked deliberately at the base of a mountain, hidden from sight.When the car stopped, Arion steadied his thoughts. Olafia was safe now—but Martin had to pay for everything he’d done.“From here on, we’ll have to rely on our own feet,” Sandra said, parking the car in a concealed spot. Her eyes burned with resolve.Arion got out and looked toward a small village nestled on the hillside. “So Martin’s secret underground factory is hidden in this village?”Sandra nodded. “According to my intel, yes. But our investigators couldn’t get inside. They were always detected—some managed to escape, others never came back. I fear 
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“Stay behind me — the formation here has changed. Give me your hand,” said Arion, extending his palm toward her.“What are you trying to do?” Sandra asked, puzzled, staring at Arion suspiciously.“This isn’t something to take lightly!” Arion sounded frustrated, glancing at Sandra’s glasses, which seemed completely useless in this situation. “You’d better not go too deep in — unless you want to get dizzy.”“Are you saying I’ll get a headache?” Sandra scoffed, unwilling to believe him. Her health had always been fine; she had never once suffered a headache.“If you don’t believe me, suit yourself. But don’t stray too far from me,” Arion warned firmly. If not for his inner vision ability, even he wouldn’t have dared to enter this mysterious village.He noticed that the path before them was narrow and winding. The wind blowing through the trail howled like the roar of cattle. Over the years, that wind had formed a natural current of positive and negative energy — and the villagers, throug
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“Haven’t you seen it on TV? Farmers used to hide cellar doors with corn stalks — it’s an old trick from the Second World War. Tunnel warfare, they called it. Entrances looked just like this…”Before Arion could ramble further, Sandra stopped him. Once he opened the hatch, the two descended the narrow staircase together.At the bottom, Sandra gasped. It was like another world — vast enough to drive a vehicle through. From a distance, the faint hum of machinery echoed through the tunnels.Excitement lit up her face. They had found the underground factory at last! “Tonight, I’ll get the evidence!” she exclaimed passionately.Without hesitation, she dashed ahead. Arion tried to stop her, but she was already too far.Moments later, a cold, mocking voice rang out from the darkness: “Deputy Captain Sandra — who would’ve thought you’d arrive so soon?”Sandra froze, tense, raising her weapon instantly.Arion calmly pointed toward a distant corner. “We’ve been spotted — there are cameras watchi
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Arion glanced around before stepping into the cage. Using his inner sight, he could see that the five people inside were severely injured, though all of their wounds were external.Without hesitation, Arion drew out his golden needles and used the “Single Line Golden Needle” technique to swiftly heal their wounds. In mere moments, the injuries began to close, and the five men stared at him in disbelief. Just moments ago, they had accepted that they were beyond saving — that death was inevitable.“Acupuncture really is miraculous,” Arion said proudly, rubbing his nose with a faint smile. “Now, go help Sandra. She needs you more than I do.”As several officers rushed over to stand in front of Sandra, she could hardly believe what she was seeing. But there was no time to ponder the miracle — with the officers’ help, the factory workers were quickly subdued.Meanwhile, Sandra hurriedly examined the surrounding materials and soon discovered something even more shocking.It turned out that 
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They didn’t realize that Nara’s beauty was merely the disguise of a demon about to claim their lives.Within seconds, she began to move gracefully. With each fluid motion, her hand swept through the air, and every man she touched felt a crushing blow to his skull — though her gesture was soft, their heads cracked open like eggs.As Nara approached the last man, Arion suddenly shouted, “Nara, wait!”The final survivor trembled, staring at Arion and Nara in abject terror. Even in his fear, he couldn’t help but think that the woman’s beauty was unearthly — but she was the devil herself.“Please, let me go! I’ll do anything you want — just don’t kill me!” he begged desperately. He was Martin’s secretary and knew more than anyone what was truly happening there.“Where are Martin’s records?” Arion’s voice was deathly calm.The secretary froze, his lips trembling, unsure of what to say.“No answer?” Arion’s brow furrowed, and he cast a sharp glance at Nara.Panic filled the man’s eyes. “He s
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Arion could only stay silent, slightly confused by the situation that had just unfolded."Olafia, am I bothering you?" he asked, gently pulling her into the room.Olafia smiled faintly, her fingers brushing against his hand. "Arion, can you tell me… was your coming home late tonight somehow related to me fainting?""Olafia, you're overthinking it. I just—"Olafia cut him off softly but firmly. "Arion, even if I don’t know what really happened, I’m aware of one thing. I was unconscious for quite a while, and I’m certain you were the one who saved me, weren’t you?"Arion knew too well—though Olafia appeared calm, she wasn’t someone easily fooled. But this matter was far too dangerous. He didn’t want her to be involved in any way."Arion, I know Nadine’s identity isn’t simple. Since she came, the police have been showing up here frequently. So when I decided to let you all stay in my home, I made peace with whatever comes with it. Whatever happens, don’t hide it from me. I’m not afraid o
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Sandra explained that the factory—whether it was for jewelry or drugs—had been used as a massive money-laundering operation. The laundered funds were then funneled into seemingly legitimate companies under Martin’s Winzy Group. However, they still lacked solid evidence to bring Martin down. The only viable move was to cut off the illegal cash flow entirely.Arion thought for a moment before saying, "If there’s no evidence… can’t we find it?" He suddenly remembered what Martin’s secretary had once mentioned—that the real evidence was hidden in the safe.Sandra and Nadine exchanged skeptical glances. "You think it’s that easy?" they said in unison.But Arion remained calm, one eyebrow raised. "Even if we’ve crippled Winzy Group’s main source of income, they’ll rise again. You know the saying—cut off one head, and two more grow back. That’s why we need to start with his lieutenant, Julian Lewis. If we can take him down, Martin will panic—and that’s when he’ll slip."Nadine and Sandra exc
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Arion didn’t understand why Nadine had agreed so easily, but he quickly unbuckled his seatbelt and said, “Let’s go. This place is pretty good—I’ve been here before. If we’re late, there might not be any seats left.”The two got out of the car and entered a classy grilled skewer restaurant. Inside, a small stage hosted a young female singer performing soft, soothing songs.Arion chose a seat by the window and motioned for Nadine to sit beside him. “So, what do you think? Do you want to eat here?” he asked with a wide smile.Nadine smiled back. “Like I said, I’ll follow your plan today. It’s a slightly special day for me.”Before long, a waiter brought them menus, and Arion confidently ordered a variety of dishes along with some beer for Nadine. His smile widened even more when he saw how cheerful she looked.The food and drinks were served quickly. As Arion opened his bottle of beer, Nadine poured herself a tall glass and downed it in a single gulp!Arion froze, tongue-tied, before set