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Chapter 171-1
Author: P-End
last update2025-05-17 20:15:43

Vanessa's fingers trembled as she touched the phone screen. In that instant, the "send" button was pressed-and the message flew away, irrevocably.

Just as quickly, she flopped onto the bed. Her body was immersed in a clump of blankets, while both palms hurriedly covered her face. Her breath was held, as if her lungs were reluctant to accept air. Her face heated up, blushing as if burned by shame that could not be suppressed.

Her left hand tightly grasped the edge of the pillow, as if holding on to the only thing that could dampen her racing heart.

"I... I sent it," she whispered barely audibly, as if afraid it was real.

It had been three days since Vanessa had set foot back in Duskvale. The morning mist that hangs over the small town hasn't changed much, but her heart is filled with a new wave of uncertainty. The news that Harvey had also caught up with her felt like a small bolt of lightning striking her chest-sharp, unexpected, yet hopeful.

That's what prompted her to send the messa
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    Flames still licked the sky as sirens wailed from every corner of the city.The hospital—a five-story building that once served as a final beacon of hope for many—had been reduced to little more than dusty rubble. What were once solid walls now lay in jagged shards. The acrid scent of smoke and scorched metal stung the air, blending with the choking dust of shattered concrete.The explosion hadn’t just been massive—it was catastrophic. Far worse than any that came before it. No one had expected Xenea to strike a target this merciless—a place meant to be the last refuge.People rushed to the scene, some still in pajamas, others in office suits—every one of them wearing the same look of panic and disbelief. They screamed out for family members, desperate cries lost in the chaos. Some sobbed uncontrollably, calling names that would never answer from beneath the debris.Journalists began to swarm in, microphones and cameras in hand, pushing against police barricades. They shouted pointed

  • Chapter 173-3

    The host turned his body slowly, then looked straight into the camera with an earnest look in his eyes.“All right,” he said with a deeper intonation, ”we'll dig into this further. But you all need to know-this terror isn't over, even though we've heard the conclusions of Mr. Hugo and Mr. Emil.”He paused for a moment, letting the statement hang in the air, like a fog slowly descending on the studio space.Then, with light but steady steps, he began walking down the stage towards the audience. His smile returned, but it was thinner, as if to calm and tease curiosity.“Before we continue... let's hear directly from the people. What do they think of what we've discussed today?”The host stepped closer to a woman sitting in the front row. She was neatly dressed, with a beige blazer and gracefully styled hair. Although her face still looked young, the age lines around her eyes indicated that she was probably past thirty. His gaze was sharp, full of emotion that was hard to guess.“Excuse

  • Chapter 173-2

    Jack Orland's threat spread like wildfire through dry grass. Within hours, the atmosphere of the city changed drastically.Citizens who previously only blasphemed the God of War through angry comments on social media now took to the streets. But it wasn't to seek refuge-it was to hunt him down.They wanted to capture Harvey. Turn him over to Jack. Because what they think about is not the truth... but their own safety.Panic is rampant. In the midst of fear, logic slowly falls away.People came out of their houses carrying makeshift weapons-iron sticks, kitchen knives, even old rifles. They formed small groups, combing the corners of the city, chanting the name of the God of War like hunting game.This was the little chaos that Harvey had warned about earlier. Alex stood at the second floor window of the headquarters, watching the crowd grow wilder. His face hardened, hands clenched into fists, but Harvey's orders still rang out.He gritted his teeth. Why in the world would they keep qu

  • Chapter 173-1

    Vanessa stared at her phone screen with a hardened jaw. Her thumbs stopped scrolling when her eyes fell on one of the latest posts: again about the God of War.Almost the entire homepage was filled with bad news - vicious slanders about the bombing. Provocative headlines spread like a plague.Her hands gripped the phone so tightly that her knuckles turned white. Her breathing was ragged.Damn it. Her efforts so far were like froth-nothing. Negative comments flooded in, as if the world had decided who was at fault."How can people be so stupid?" he grumbled. Her forehead furrowed deeply, then without thinking, she threw her phone on the bed.The screen was still on. The flame reflected in her eyeballs-burning with more than just anger.Vanessa had spent two days responding to those comments. Two days of sitting down to reply one by one, hoping to turn public opinion around. But all she got was sore eyes, aching shoulders, and a head that kept buzzing like a machine that never shuts off

  • Chapter 172-3

    All eyes were on Harvey. None of them dared to make a sound, as if the room was holding its breath waiting for his answer. But Harvey remained stoic, his eyes fixed on the now-dark monitor screen. His arms are folded across his chest, and from his lips comes a slow, heavy, yet controlled sigh.Slowly, she turned her gaze toward Jordan. His gaze was sharp, calm, yet meaningful."Find out where the television station got the information from," he said in a low but firm voice.Jordan nodded quickly, then stepped out without a word, his steps firm and purposeful.In the room that was beginning to feel cramped with tension, Alex stood up from his seat. His shoulders were tense, and his steps were wide as he approached Harvey. "General, I'm going out with Mr. Jordan. If we both move, we can catch the--"However, his sentence was cut short. Harvey's gaze hit him like a wall of steel-sharp, cold, and intimidating. Alex froze, tongue-tied. The look in Harvey's eyes alone was enough to silence

  • Chapter 172-2

    A woman's footsteps sounded fast down the city sidewalk. Her hair was flowing under a wide black hat, while sunglasses and a mask covered most of her face. Despite her neat disguise, people's eyes were still on her. Some just glanced at her, while others looked twice.Next to her, a large man walked in an alert position. The black suit he wore hid his muscular build, but his eyes were alert and sharp. The thin mustache on his face added to the stern look.Vanessa lowered her face, trying not to attract any more attention than she already had. After returning from the commercial shoot, her pace was quicker than usual-not because she was in a hurry, but because of the uncomfortable feeling that had been haunting her since leaving the building.She glanced to the side, at the man walking by her side."Mr. Jordan..." she murmured softly, almost as a whisper. "Why do I feel like Duskvale is becoming... unsafe?"The mustachioed man--Jordan, now wearing civilian clothes as a disguise-grinned

  • Chapter 172-1

    The room sank into silence. Blank stares crossed between the bigwigs seated around the big table, but none of them dared to open their voices. The news they had just witnessed seemed to silence all courage to speak.The truth finally slapped them: all the accusations and rumors that had been directed at Harvey were... wrong. But the problem was not just that. They knew it was wrong, but none of them knew how to convey the truth to a public that was already consumed by public opinion.Jordan let out a long breath, setting his pace calmly before moving closer. His face was stern, his voice flat but full of meaning."As I suspected," he said, breaking the silence, "They've come up with a big plan. Not just to bring you down, General... but to overthrow the entire foundation of public confidence in the God of War."Several people at the table turned their heads, some frowning, others looking down. Jordan continued without hesitation."I suspect that this strategy was originally prepared f

  • Chapter 171-3

    Vanessa looked into Alex's eyes. Her heart thumped loudly inside her chest, like it was about to jump out. She didn't recognize this young man, but from the cold gaze and the aura emanating from his body, Vanessa knew-this man was not just anyone.There was a hidden power behind his eyes, a power that made Vanessa's body seem to freeze. Not even Rio had ever made her feel this small. Unconsciously, she lowered her face, as if that gaze could strip her mind bare.Footsteps approached. Jordan appeared beside Alex, placing a hand on his shoulder."Calm yourself," he said softly, but meaningfully. "Don't you realize about her?"Alex returned to watching Vanessa closely, his eyes sweeping up and down her body in no hurry. Alex's forehead wrinkled slightly when she caught a familiar ripple of subtle energy. Instantly his eyes narrowed, and his realization struck like a bolt of lightning.Harvey.Of course, he thought. Only Harvey could have implanted such a ki imprint.Alex's eyebrows rose,

  • Chapter 171-2

    A rumbling sound hit the air like the boom of thunder exploding too close. Glasses rattled on the table, and the chandelier swayed gently on the ceiling of the restaurant."What's going on? What's that sound?""There's an explosion from downtown!""Look! That building... is on fire!"Panicked voices crowded into each other, growing into a cacophony that engulfed the room. Chairs creaked, hurried footsteps hit the marble floor, and patrons began to rise from their respective tables, some dragging their partners, others simply focused on finding a way out.Vanessa froze for a moment, her eyes staring out the large window that now displayed the flames in the distance. Black smoke soared, billowing into the night sky like a cloud of wrath that had just been unleashed.Amidst the chaos, Harvey was already standing upright. His shoulders were stiff, his jaw hardened. His eyes were locked on the source of the explosion-the building that was now lit up like a giant torch in the center of the

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