“Damn it, these guys have some nerve. They’re actually trying to steal our stuff. Let’s go down there and teach them a lesson!” Jacky whispered angrily, peeking out the window. The four men from Stogu were already loading the bear’s body onto a rickshaw and tying it down. Once they were done, they got ready to leave. Probably worried that the noise from a car engine would attract attention, they chose to use a rickshaw instead. “No need to rush,” Joseph said calmly. “Let’s follow them first and see who’s really behind this.” The $1 billion bear wasn’t that important to Joseph. What mattered more was uncovering the hidden forces operating in the city. The potential gain far outweighed the loss. “Keep it quiet. We don’t want them to notice us,” Joseph added. Joseph led Jacky and four members of the G Alliance out of the restaurant, taking cover in a dark corner to observe the thieves. The bear was now secured on the rickshaw, and a large man wearing glasses held the reins of
In front of Mr. Ammarkhan’s house, guards in full combat uniforms stood tall with sharp gazes. "Do you have permission to enter Mr. Ammarkhan’s residence?" one of the guards asked, extending his hand to stop the three of them. "We already got permission from Mr. Ammarkhan," the police staff quickly replied. "Wait a moment," the guard said, stepping into the security booth to make a call. After confirming everything, he said, "You three may enter." Joseph, Jacky, and the staff were allowed through. The place was heavily guarded, with soldiers patrolling everywhere. Joseph also noticed several guards hiding in the corners, keeping a discreet eye on them. After a few minutes, they arrived at a large hall. "I’ll leave now. Mr. Ammarkhan will meet you shortly to help resolve the stolen bear case," the police staff said before excusing himself. Suddenly, a loud laugh echoed through the room. A large man with long blond hair and a thick beard appeared. He looked to be in his
“Oh, by the way, I know a few reporters from the Stogu newspaper too. They definitely wouldn’t mind spreading news like this. Soon enough, your name, Ammarkhan, will be all over Stogu,” Joseph said casually. Ammarkhan gritted his teeth in growing anger. After almost a minute of silence, Ammarkhan took a deep breath and said, “Tell me, what exactly do you want?” “You’re smart.” Joseph smiled faintly. “I want to know who stole the bear." Ammarkhan froze for a moment, then said meaningfully, “The man who stole the bear is backed by a powerful family from Qura City—the Tam Family.” A serious look crossed Ammarkhan’s face. “The Tam Family has been around for over a hundred years in Qura and holds a lot of power. They have almost a thousand armed guards. Their main business is selling meat—beef, lamb, goat—which they export to other countries.” Joseph listened carefully. “I wanted to stop them, but I can’t,” Ammarkhan continued in a heavy voice. “The Tam Family is too strong
One hour later, another member of G Alliance entered and gave the latest report. "Boss Joseph, we’ve located the black market you asked us to investigate," he said respectfully. "The black market boss has a lot of weapons, but they’re really expensive." "Where is it?" asked Joseph. "At Boc Bar, in Qura. From the outside, it looks like a regular bar, but behind it is the black market. If you want to buy weapons, you have to bring cash and make the transaction directly," he explained. Joseph frowned. "We didn’t even bring that much cash." Jacky suggested, "In that case, we should head to the bank and withdraw some money, Boss." Joseph nodded. "Alright, let’s go to the bank." Bank 1 Qura, the largest bank here, was one of the official branches from Stogu. Twenty minutes later, Joseph, Jacky, and four members of G Alliance arrived. The bank was busy, with people bustling around. Armed guards secured the entire area. A lobby manager approached them with a professional smile. "Welc
The lights in the warehouse flickered on, illuminating the entire room. Two rows of steel racks were neatly lined up, packed with various types of weapons. Most of them were AK-47s. Although well-maintained, they still looked old. The yellow paint on the surface had started to fade, and rust was faintly visible in some spots. Talon hadn't lied; these weapons were indeed decades old. Alongside the AK-47s, there were M4A1 rifles, MP9 submachine guns, several M1911 pistols, and other weapons in similar condition. Talon took a drag from his cigar, a satisfied smile on his face as he spread his arms wide, as if showing off the entire warehouse. “What do you think of my collection?” he asked. “Not bad,” Joseph replied, nodding while carefully inspecting the rows of guns. In a country like Stogu, owning firearms was legal as long as citizens were over 18, had no criminal record, and were mentally stable. However, there were restrictions on what could be purchased. In the early years, loc
"So...Boss Joseph, are we going up against the Tam Family today?” Jacky asked cautiously. Joseph seemed to think for a moment before replying. “Before we start, there's one important thing we need to consider: Ammarkhan’s stance.” “As the leader, Ammarkhan won’t just sit back and let an armed battle and chaos break out in his territory,” Joseph continued. Jacky looked worried. “Yeah, if Ammarkhan doesn’t give us the green light and we move forward anyway, he’ll send his forces to stop us. We could end up fighting two enemies at once: the Tam Family and Ammarkhan’s forces!” Joseph gave a faint smile. “Generally, you’re right. He wouldn’t approve. But as long as we don’t go overboard and avoid harming the locals, there’s a chance he’ll be okay with it.” Jacky raised an eyebrow, confused. “Why do you think that, Boss?” “When we met Ammarkhan, I sensed that he holds a grudge against the Tam Family, even though he hides it well.” Joseph sipped his tea before continuing. “Ammarkhan i
Ammarkhan frowned. "What’s it got to do with you?" "Are you curious what the people of Qura think of you?" Joseph asked calmly. "What do you want? If it's nothing important, you'd better leave!" Ammarkhan's anger began to rise. Joseph gave a faint smile before continuing. "A leader must have a righteous heart. If his heart is right, so are his actions and decisions. And by doing the right thing, his heart will always be at peace." Ammarkhan shook his head. "I don't understand!" "It means being a leader is about doing good and fulfilling your responsibilities. That way, you'll sleep better at night," Joseph added. Joseph’s expression grew serious. "Mr. Ammarkhan, do you feel you've fulfilled your duties as the leader of Qura?" Ammarkhan remained silent. Joseph continued, "Like that shepherd earlier—he’s just a common man you should protect. But when the Tam family harassed him, you stayed silent and let him be imprisoned. If word of this spreads, your reputation will be
Ammarkhan nodded. "Guards, summon the head of the Department of Transportation immediately!" "Yes, Sir!" Half an hour later, a stocky man in his thirties, wearing a green coat, hurried into the room. This was Loban, the head of the Department of Transportation in Qura, responsible for managing the city’s traffic system. "Now, retrieve all the CCTV footage around the Tam family’s mansion from around 11:30 today," Ammarkhan ordered firmly. "Okay, Mr. Ammarkhan!" Loban nodded, bowed slightly, and quickly left to carry out the command. Munnaf’s expression shifted immediately, tension flashing in his eyes. Fifteen minutes later, Loban returned swiftly. "Mr. Ammarkhan, I’ve sent the surveillance footage from around 11:30 to your email. You can check it now." "Good." Ammarkhan pulled out his phone and opened the video. The footage showed a large courtyard. On either side of the gate stood two guards—blonde-haired, blue-eyed men—each holding AK-47 rifles, standing alert. Thi