James waited for the Blithe King’s news and for Blake to return to Cansington. The Blithe King had told James that the research laboratory was closely affiliated with the military. However, although he was the commander-in-chief of the five armies, the research laboratory was guarded by the Red Flame Army. If they presented documents from the higher-ups, he would have no choice but to stand down. Should the Blithe King fail, James would have no choice but to take things into his own hands. The Blithe King had mobilized swiftly. Hundred of helicopters circled the sky, and tens of thousands of the Blithe Army were on the move. Soon, they arrived at the mountain where the research laboratory was located. Outside the research laboratory… There were many guards. Although they were not in military uniform, they were fully armed. “What’s that noise?” The guards lifted their heads and saw the helicopters heading in their direction from afar. After noticing the emblem on the
Not wishing to escalate the tense situation further, Tristan handed his identity card to the Blithe King and said, “I’m Tristan Wolfgang, lieutenant of the Red Flame army. This is my identity card.” The Blithe King took the identity card and simply glanced at it. Then, Tristan handed him a document and said, “This is an important military research laboratory. The research project is strictly confidential. I understand that you’re the commander-in-chief of the five armies. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn’t disobey your orders. However, I have my duty to fulfill. If you insist on forcing your way in, I have no choice but to fight to the bitter end. Please do not make things difficult for me.” The Blithe King’s face darkened. He knew this would happen even before he came. Right now, he was in a bind. After thinking for a moment, he ordered, “Retreat.” “Understood.” The Blithe Army immediately retreated. Once they retreated, the Blithe King called James. “I’m sorry, Ja
They walked over to the pickup truck. A few soldiers got out of the truck and pulled away a tarpaulin that was covering a compartment. The compartment was full of weapons ─ firearms, grenades, heavy machine guns, and even rocket launchers. Looking at the weapons, James said, “Take whatever you think will come in handy.” The others nodded and immediately began choosing their weapons. The Blithe King looked at James and said, “This is all I can provide you. You have to be careful. Apart from hundreds of Red Flame Army soldiers, there are also gangsters and mercenaries at the research laboratory.” “Got it.” James nodded. The Blithe King then said hesitantly, “The Red Flame Army stationed there is innocent. If possible, try not to kill them. They are soldiers who obey their commander’s orders. Perhaps they don’t even know what’s being researched there.” James was in a bind. He was a soldier. He knew that a soldier’s duty was to obey the orders of his superiors. As such, h
Crack! The Emperor whipped non-stop. In just a short amount of time, Tiara had been whipped a dozen times. She could feel a searing pain each time the Emperor laid the lash across her back. The excruciating pain caused her muscles to tremble, but she gritted her teeth and refused to utter a single word. She knew she must never speak. If she gave in, it would mean betraying James. Not only that, it would mean leaking James’ plan which would make his position even more precarious. She would rather die than let that come to pass. Tiara was just an ordinary girl who had just graduated college and was in the prime of her youth. Just like any other girl, she loved and worshipped heroes. Yet somehow, a single accident turned her life upside down. ‘I mustn’t say a word,’ she murmured silently. The conviction strengthened her. Despite the excruciating pain, she gritted her teeth and said nothing. “Stubborn, aren’t you?” The Emperor’s face darkened. He ordered, “Let her dow
Tiara had suffered unimaginable pain. After having her head slammed against the ground repeatedly, she lost consciousness. Thee Emperor looked at Tiara who had fainted and ordered, “Treat her injuries. Don’t let her die.” He did not want Tiara to die so soon. After all, he did not know what James had up his sleeves. Although James was now crippled, he still was a formidable foe that struck fear in the Emperor’s heart. That was why he believed that keeping Tiara alive would be beneficial to him. At an opportune moment, he could use this woman to threaten James. “Understood.” Scar nodded. Then, he ordered, “Bring her to the doctor.” … At the same time, James was making his way here. At first, he drove by himself. However, after a while, Blake and May got into his car as he needed someone familiar with the research laboratory to explain the situation to him. May drove, while James and Blake were in the backseat. Blake explained, “The research laboratory is underg
James nodded and said, “Ask our comrades to enter from the Southern Plains. I’ll instruct my men to let them pass through.” “No problem.” Blake nodded. After a brief discussion, they entered the mountain. Since they knew the place inside out, they managed to avoid being spotted by the surveillance cameras. Soon, they arrived at the entrance of the research laboratory. They concealed themselves in a big tree a few hundred meters away from it. Blake pointed at a cave and said, “That’s the one and only entrance. Maybe there are some other entrances out there… In any case, this is the only one we could find.” James watched the situation outside with a pair of binoculars. There were many fully-armed men outside the cave. They were wearing black suits. James immediately knew that they were the Red Flame Army. “I’ll go first.” May handed James a firearm and a machine gun and asked, “Do you need them?” James lightly waved his hand. “I don’t need them.” After all, silver n
The entrance of the cave had been modified to an iron door. At that moment, the door opened and many fully-armed mercenaries charged out. Blake and the Elite Eight hurriedly made their way over there with their heavy weapons and opened fire. Rat-tat-tat! Soon, the mercenaries were all lying in a pool of blood. In an office of the research laboratory… “Reporting! Our men at the entrance are all dead! They are now making their way in.” A few henchmen rushed in to report. A few men were sitting in the office─the Emperor, Scar, Tristan Wolfgang, and a fifty-year-old-looking man. The man was wearing a white suit. Although he looked around fifty years old, his hair was white. After hearing the sirens blaring, the Emperor knew that James was here. He asked in a low voice, “How many men do they have?” “N-Nine from the security footage…” The Emperor switched on his laptop and connected it to the surveillance cameras. He saw what was going on at the entrance. Nine fully-a
Professor C turned and walked out of the room, while The Emperor, Scar, and Tristan followed close behind. They headed further deeper underground. It took them approximately ten minutes to walk through the winding underground passageway. Then, they arrived at an empty and desolate space. There were many iron cages, in which there were many heinous creatures. Bulky and muscular, the creatures were two to three meters in height. Veins were popping out all over their faces, and their expressions were monstrous and hideous. “Roar!!!” Clank! Clank! Clank! The moment they walked in, these creatures began to scream. Some smashed the cage with their fists, while others slammed their head against it. However, the iron cages were made of fortified steel. No matter how powerful the Bionicles were, they could not break free. Professor C pointed to the creatures inside the cages and said smilingly, “These are the research products. They possess tremendous strengths, but as their cel