AN UNDERSTATED POWER

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Max did not immediately answer Chief Raul’s question.

He glanced at the chair in front of him, and Chief Raul immediately sat in it, right across from Max.

Max crossed his legs, leaning casually back in his chair.

Max gave a thin smile, but his eyes remained sharp.

“I’ve been accused of corruption, bribery, and... engaging in illegal activities.”

"That's why I'm here now," he continued.

Chief Raul was stunned, almost jumping out of his seat in shock.

How could this be?

Max was the one who had stabilized Morow State, played a significant role in the progress of the state, and now he was suddenly accused of such crimes?

It felt like a bomb exploding in his chest.

Chief Raul couldn’t fathom who could have orchestrated all of this.

For the past four years, under Max’s leadership, Morow State had risen from the darkness.

New schools had opened for children from poor families.

The rampant child trafficking had been eradicated, and dozens of missing children had been returned to their families.

Infrastructure was rebuilt with available funds, reaching every neglected corner of the state.

Healthcare for ordinary people had been improved, granting access they had never dreamed of before.

In terms of the economy, the prices were stable, production had increased, and even in a city like Adoona, known for its drug cartels, Max was respected.

Even the mayor of Adoona was deeply grateful to him.

Still shocked, Chief Raul spoke with a trembling voice.

“Mr. Max… how is this possible? You... you are the one who built Morow State.”

“You’ve given so much to this state. How could someone like you be accused of crimes?”

In the corner of the room, the two junior officers who had arrested Max stared at the scene with stunned expressions.

One of them whispered to his partner, just low enough not to be heard by Max.

“Did we arrest the wrong person?”

His partner, who had previously been so sure of himself, now appeared pale, cold sweat starting to form on his forehead.

“If he really isn’t guilty... we’re in big trouble,” he whispered again, his eyes glancing nervously at Max, who seemed unfazed.

Meanwhile, Max didn’t immediately respond.

He simply shrugged calmly.

“I didn’t come here to hear your defense.”

“I plan to go to Mount Arleth, before I’m imprisoned,” Max continued.

Chief Raul was silent for a moment, clearly shaken by the statement.

“Mount Arleth?” he repeated, his voice slightly trembling.

“That’s a dangerous area, Sir.”

Mount Arleth was the natural icon of Morow State, towering high with its peak always covered in snow, making it the highest point in the state.

The mountain had a far more somber and tense atmosphere, filled with chaos and instability, and countless deaths had occurred there.

It served as the natural border of Morow State from the Immortal Ravine to the north.

“Pardon…What’s the reason you’re going there, Sir?”

Chief Raul finally asked.

“That’s none of your business,” Max said briefly.

“I’m just telling you because, as of now, I’m considered a criminal.”

“So, to avoid being seen as fleeing,” he added.

Chief Raul took a long breath, weighing his decision. 

“Then, let me accompany you, Mr. Max. At least let me ensure your safety.”

Max stood slowly.

“If you want to come long, then keep up, but I don’t need protection.”

He said coldly, then began to walk toward the door without waiting for a response.

Chief Raul quickly stood up too, his expression unreadable.

Behind him, the two uniformed officers remained silently, their heads bowed.

They didn’t dare to look directly at Max as he passed by them.

By now, Chief Raul had sharply realized what had just happened.

He suspected that it was someone from the governor's office who had reported Max.

He decided to do something about it now.

For Chief Raul, Max couldn’t be treated like this.

Morow State wouldn’t survive without his leadership.

Without Max, this state would return to the chaos, terror, and violence they had tried so hard to overcome.

Max was the foundation that supported this state.

Without him, everything would collapse!

With slightly trembling hands, Chief Raul grabbed his phone and immediately contacted Lieutenant Governor Avo.

“Mr. Avo,” he said in a heavy voice, “I’ve received a report about Mr. Max.”

“Do you know about it?”

“What?! How come? You mean the Governor himself might be behind all this? Has he gone crazy?”

Chief Raul took a deep breath, trying to calm himself.

The voice on the other end of the line was faint, but the anger was clear, and Chief Raul listened attentively.

“Sure, I’ll try my best to keep Mr. Max safe. Thank you, Sir, for looking into this more thoroughly.”

After ending the call, Chief Raul quickened his pace to catch up with Max.