Ch. 721..730
Chapter 721
Under everyone’s gaze, James pulled out the Blade of Justice.
He looked at the Blade of Justice and pointed it at the Emperor.
“What?”
The masses were shocked by his actions.
The Emperor was stunned. His heart palpitated as cold sweat beaded his forehead.
After a few seconds, he calmed down and shouted, “What is the meaning of this, James? You‘re pointing your weapon at me. Are you implying that you want to kill me?”
James smiled. “Emperor, you‘re overthinking this. I was just casually waving it around.”
He was holding up the Blade of Justice, which weighed more than five kilograms. His arm had gone weak, and his face gradually turned pale as beads of sweat formed on his forehead. Wielding the Blade of Justice took all his strength.
He reluctantly put it down.
Many sighed in relief. Henry looked at everyone again. “I‘ve said everything I needed to.”
After speaking, he walked to an empty seat below and sat down.
The jurors in the higher seats began to debate.
“What should we do about this?”
“The Black Dragon has the Blade of Justice and has the authority to enforce the law to kill anyone who evades legal punishment.”
“He accepted the money for the sake of the people.”
“Although he is guilty, it isn‘t an unforgivable crime.”
Hearing the discussion, the Emperor became anxious. He hurriedly persuaded, “James committed countless crimes and should not be given impunity. It‘s a mistake to claim that he sympathizes with the people of Sol. A country must stand by its laws and policies. Accepting bribes and misappropriating funds under the guise that he was serving the people is inexcusable,”
The Blithe king looked at the Emperor and asked, “Then, what do you say his sentence should be?”
“I propose for him to be dismissed, demoted to a civilian, and for him to return the Blade of Justice to us,” said the Emperor.
“Yeah, I agree.”
“I agree that James‘ homicides were justifiable. However, it is a crime for him to accept bribes and misappropriate funds. As an army commander, he should never have accepted the money. He should‘ve reported it to the state if he knew the masses were in trouble so that the financial departments could allocate funds to support him.”
Many people voiced their agreement with the Emperor’s proposal.
The judges discussed the results for half an hour.
Ultimately, the Emperor stood up and announced, “James has possession of the Blade of Justice and the authority to enforce the law. However, accepting bribes and misappropriating funds during his tenure violates the law. Sol shall not tolerate such actions. Thus, he will be demoted to a civilian, and the Blade of Justice and his Black Dragon card will be confiscated.”
After the announcement, the Emperor looked at James and asked, “Do you have any objections, James? You may file an appeal if you‘re dissatisfied with the sentence. The King of Sol will personally try you.”
James nodded and said weakly, “I accept the sentence.”
“Alright. Please return the Blade of Justice to the courthouse‘s main hall.”
James stood up with the Blade of Justice and slowly walked toward the courthouse‘s main hall with countless cameras pointed at him.
There was a place for the sword at the front of the main hall. When the Black Dragon Army lacked a commander, the Blade of Justice had no master and had always been safeguarded here.
James approached the place, turned around, and looked at the people behind him. His gaze stopped on the Emperor, and he smiled. “One day, I‘ll come back here to pick up the Blade of Justice and take the lives of those who deserve to die.”
Hearing this, the Emperor‘s heart skipped a beat. He maintained a calm composure and thought to himself, ‘I‘m afraid you‘ll never have the chance.
James put down the Blade of Justice. Then, he looked at the countless jurors and asked, “May I go now?” “Yes,” the Blithe King replied.
James raised his legs and began to leave step by step.
Many cameras captured this scene.
James‘ back was slightly hunched, and he no longer had the appearance of a war god. Instead, he looked like an old man on the brink of death. He walked out of the courthouse.
Many people were gathered outside.
These people came to witness James‘ sentence, but no one imagined that it would come to this result
Seeing the fatigue on James‘ face, everyone went silent. They used to see him as a dangerous tiger and a threat to society.
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No one expected him to be a national hero who sympathized with the poor and dedicated his life to protecting the nation. A person like him ended up with such a miserable fate.
Thousands of people gathered outside the courthouse. All of them lowered their heads in silence. Many women secretly wept for him.
“James....”
A voice came from behind him. James turned around and saw Henry chasing after him.
Henry approached him and asked, “Where are you going, James?”
James raised his hand weakly and patted Henry‘s shoulder, saying, “I appreciate you. You don‘t need to worry about my affairs anymore. Go back to the Southern Plains. Someone needs to be there to manage the hundred and fifty cities. Don‘t let the Southern Plains fall into chaos.”
“But, you...” James waved his hand and interrupted Henry.
“Don‘t worry. I‘ll be fine. I’ll take this opportunity to have a really good rest. I‘m exhausted. Incredibly exhausted.”
James reassured him and turned to leave.
The people at the entrance sensibly backed away to make a path for him. He walked through the path that the crowd made for him.
It felt incredibly long, and James could tell it would take him some time to walk through this crowded path.
“Restore James‘ position! “Sol needs our hero!”
A voice erupted from the crowd.
The others also followed suit and shouted together. The chanting became louder and louder. James felt the buzzing in his ears and was frustrated. He quickened his pace, wanting to get out of this path surrounded by people as soon as possible
However, Jarnes was poisoned, and the long walk depleted all his strength.
He could not go any further. Suddenly, his vision went blurry, and he fell to the ground.
“James…
Quincy had been following behind him. Seeing James fall, she quickly rushed over and supported James up from the ground.
James regained consciousness.
“Go away.”
He waved his hand and pushed away Quincy, who was supporting him.
After pushing Quincy away, James‘ stumbled and toppled over again. Fortunately, he managed to balance himself.
He straightened up his back and roared.
“I‘ve conquered battlefields and been through the fire! What is mere parasitic venom?!!”
His face was pale but had great fortitude and an unyielding spirit radiating from him. Relying on his strong beliefs, James straightened his body and advanced step by step. Media reporters chasing after him did not miss the chance to film this sight. He stood tall and straight. This was the Guardian of Sol! Seeing this sight, the whole country burst into tears. “We all wronged him!” “He has a Black Dragon card with an endless fortune to spend. Still, he dedicated himself to the people. He created the Transgenerational Group to earn money and give back to us.”
“He is our War God, our national hero!”
“Twenty–eight countries compensated nine trillion dollars, but he distributed millions to the Black Dragon Army.” “Yeah, they guard the border and protect Sol, but their families struggle to make a living in the country.”
Everyone fell silent upon seeing James‘ ragged figure. Everyone with a conscience began to reflect upon themselves.
James felt like an eternity had passed after finally walking through the cramped pathway. He was drained of his energy and blacked out, collapsing to the ground.
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The public trial that shook the whole nation was finally over.
James’ crimes were listed during the trial. However, the allegations were cleared off one by one.
As for accepting the bribes…
James admitted to committing the crime.
However, the money he acquired was distributed to the Black Dragon Army and used to establish the Transgenerational Group to give back the money to the commoners. Although it was illegal, he gained the support of the people.
The Black Dragon had a Black Dragon card and was not short on money. However, he still knowingly broke the law to give back to the country.
After the public trial, James collapsed. No one knew why it happened.
However, the public knew that from that moment onward, Sol had lost their War God and a great commander devoted to the country.
During the public trial, James used all his strength to hold up the Blade of Justice and put it back in place.
After leaving the courthouse, he walked through a path surrounded by people about two to three kilometers long. Once he got through the crowd, he collapsed on the ground.
He remained unconscious for a long time.
James gradually regained consciousness and found himself lying on a bed with an uncomfortable ventilator over his face. He immediately wanted to take it off.
“Are you awake, James?” A feathery voice excitedly called out for him.
James slightly turned to his side.
A woman was sitting beside him. She was wearing a red dress that wrapped around her sexy figure.
Her beautiful face lit up with joy.
James nodded and stretched out his hand to remove the ventilator..
Quincy quickly stood up and assisted him while saying anxiously, “You’re extremely weak right now. You can’t be moving around too much. Lie down and rest.”
James turned over and tried to get up. Quincy hurriedly propped him up.
He leaned on the bed and asked weakly, “Where am I?”
“You’re in Capital Hospital. You passed out after the public trial and have been unconscious for one whole day,” Quincy explained.
Seeing James’ current appearance, she choked up, and tears began to flow uncontrollably.
A five-star commander, the people’s War God, was put on a public trial and was now in misery. James touched his pockets but found nothing.
“Do you have any cigarettes?” He was leaning against the bed with a slightly pale face, and his voice sounded lifeless.
“James, you’re already in such a bad state. You shouldn’t…”
“Do you have any cigarettes?”
“I-I’ll go buy them for you right now.”
Quincy was reluctant to let him smoke, but James looked so pitiful she could not bear it. Ultimately, she stood up and left through the door.
In the corridor outside the ward, the lounge area…
Many people were gathered-Cynthia from the Dawns, Thea from the Callahans, Xara, Scarlett, Henry, the Elite Eight, and many more. They sat in the lounge area without saying a word.
James had been hospitalized for one whole day. Throughout this period, they all stayed and waited.
The hospital performed a full-body examination on James, and the result was that there was an unknown virus in his body. The virus was destroying his immune system, attacking his nervous system, and drastically weakening his body.
It was a terrifying yet unknown virus.
The doctors were baffled by James’ illness.
They explained that James’ body would continue to deteriorate. His cells and tissues would gradually die off from the phagocytosis of the virus. Ultimately, the normal cells in his body. would be gone entirely, leaving only the virus cells.
This was a detailed diagnosis of James’ body through modern medical technology.
After hearing the results, everyone was in a daze and went completely silent. Quincy walked out of the ward. Many of them saw her but did not say anything.
However, Thea immediately stood up and walked toward the ward upon seeing Quincy.
James’ ended up like this because of her. He would never have ended up in this state if not for her being captured by the enemy and used as a pawn to threaten him.
She entered the ward and saw the awakened James. She walked over to him and stood in front of the hospital bed.
Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at him. With an apologetic and guilty expression, she said, “I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. It’s all my fault.”
James raised his head with all his strength and looked at Thea.
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James gently shook his head.
He did not blame anyone.
Even without Thea, the Emperor would have found another way to deal with him. If it was not her, it would have been someone else.
“By the way, are you alright? Are you feeling better?”
Thea shook her head. “I-I don’t feel any discomfort and should be fine for the time being.”
Hearing this, James felt relieved,
The Gu in Thea’s body was not as vital as his, and she was not in immediate danger.
“I’m sorry. I’m really sorry…wah…”
Thea was at a loss for words and could only keep apologizing in front of James.
“It’s okay. It isn’t a big deal. Aren’t I still fine? I’m hungry. Do you have anything to eat?”
“I-I’ll go get something for you.”
Thea did not know what she could do for James. Hearing that he was hungry, she quickly left the ward to get him food.
After Thea left, the ward returned to silence.
James leaned on the bed.
He weakly raised his hand and massaged his temples. He had a lot of things to do next.
However, the most important thing was to get rid of the parasitic venom in his body first.
He had a limited understanding of Gu. It was useless when he tried to use medical techniques to force the venom out.
Suddenly, he thought of a person.
Blake Davis, the founder of the Dark Castle-the middle-aged man imprisoned in the deepest parts of the underground prison. He identified the parasitic venom in his body in one glance. It meant that Blake was familiar with Gu and knew how to detoxify its venom.
However, Blake was overpowering.
A few years ago, Sol dispatched hundreds of elites to capture him but still suffered significant casualties. It would be a disaster if he were uncontrollable after being snuck out.
However, James had confidence in himself.
As long as he could get rid of the venom and recover his strength, he had the confidence to defeat Blake.
James was engrossed in his thoughts.
“James, your cigarettes,” Quincy’s voice sounded.
James came back to his senses.
A cigarette was handed over to him and he reached for it.
Quincy took out a lighter, then lit the cigarette for him. He took a drag on the cigarette, and satisfaction spread out on his pale face.
The people outside came in one after another-Xara, Scarlett, Henry, Whitney, and the Elite Eight.
They stood before the ward bed and watched James leaning back while enjoying his cigarette.
After smoking, James looked at everyone and reprimanded, “What’s wrong with you guys? Why’re you all looking at me with such grim expressions? I’m not dead yet. Henry, hurry back to the Southern Plains to take control of the situation there.”
Henry said hesitantly, “How can I leave with you like this, James?”
James waved his hands and said, “I’m fine. I won’t be dead any time soon.”
Then, he looked at the Elite Eight and instructed, “You guys stay for the time being. Find a place to stay and wait for my instructions.”
James already had a plan in his heart.
Blake was a dangerous criminal. He left the nation with no choice but to dispatch hundreds of elites to capture him.
James no longer had the title of Black Dragon or the Dragon King. He had no authority to release Blake.
There was only one option left-breaking him out.
Before that, he had to visit Sol’s supreme commander, and on top of that, he would need a lot of help from Sol’s top officials.
James knew Blake was imprisoned in the most heavily guarded underground prison. The Red Flame Army was responsible for safeguarding the prison. It would be impossible to break Blake out without the help of the supreme commander.
Scarlett stepped forward and said, “What should I do now, James? The Transgenerational Group was forcibly disbanded, and the company’s money has been confiscated.”
James waved his hands and said, “It’s alright, Scarlett. You’ve been working hard all this time. You can go back to Cansington and take a break for a while. I’ll reach out to you if I need you. However, I doubt that’ll be necessary.”
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Scarlett panicked. “I’ll die without your protection, James.”
Scarlett was a grave robber. She and her companions robbed the Prince of Orchid Mountain’s ancient tomb.
A lot of buzz about the ancient tomb was spreading in the criminal world like wildfire. In the past, she was the Transgenerational Group’s chairman. Thus, no one came knocking on her door. Now that the Transgenerational Group had fallen, people from the underworld would surely be after her.
She would die if she returned now.
James’ face was pale as he replied weakly, “I can’t protect you with the way I am right now. How about you go to Cansington and look for the Blithe King? Ask him to arrange a position for you. He is one of the Five Commanders, and I’m sure no one will trouble you with him as your backbone.”
Since James had already devised a plan for her, Scarlett had no complaints.
James glanced at Quincy and said, “You should also return to Cansington.”
“No.”
Quincy refused.
At that moment, Thea returned with food she had bought from the hospital cafeteria. She overheard their conversation as she walked into the ward.
She was slightly taken aback but quickly recollected herself and walked over. “James, I got you some food.”
She unpacked the food and sat beside him, planning to feed him.
“Give it to me. I can eat it myself.” James took the bowl and utensils from Thea and slowly ate his food under the countless gazes.
He ate five bowls of white rice.
After eating, he turned to Thea and said, “You should also head back to Cansington. You too, Xara. Go back together.”
Thea panicked and asked anxiously, “Then, what about you?”
James waved his hand and said, “You don’t need to worry about me. I’ve important things to attend to.”
James issued an order to evict the visitors. He chased away everyone except for the Elite Eight.
Although he looked sick and weak, he had a firm attitude.
Everyone was unaware of James’ plans but knew he had something important to do. Therefore, none of them stayed back to disturb him and bought their plane tickets back to Cansington.
There were only eight people left in the ward.
“What’s next, James?” asked May.
James waved his hand again and said, “I’m not in a rush. You guys should also take a break. I’ll get in touch when I’ve made proper arrangements.”
“But you’re in such bad shape.”
May wore a worried expression.
James got out of bed and tried to walk a few steps. He could barely walk, and his steps seemed unstable, but he still insisted, “I’m good. Go ahead.”
Hearing this, everyone left.
James returned to the hospital bed to rest.
He took out another cigarette and lit it.
Smoke spread throughout the ward.
Gradually, he fell asleep.
After sleeping for some time, he opened his eyes in a daze. In front of him was a sexy woman with a gorgeous appearance. She was sitting on the edge of the bed, staring at him with big eyes.
“What’re you doing? Why’re you back?”
James sat up and frowned as he looked at Quincy sitting on the bed. “Didn’t I tell you to go back? I don’t need you to be worrying about me.”
Quincy rolled her eyes and said mockingly, “Don’t think too highly of yourself. The Transgenerational Group has collapsed, and I’ll have no job if I go back. I simply think staying and developing in the Capital is better.”
Hearing this, James did not bicker with her. He laid back in bed and rested.
James was waiting for Gloom to arrive. He believed that Gloom would definitely come to him. Time passed by minute by minute.
It was soon midnight.
Quincy had fallen asleep in the ward.
At that moment, James sensed footsteps approaching.
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The footsteps were light.
Although James’ health was declining, his senses had not been dulled.
He rolled off the bed and tip-toed out of the ward. He scanned the hallways and approached the staircase.
When he reached the staircase entrance, he immediately noticed a man dressed in a black coat and duckbill hat, deliberately covering up his appearance. The man leaned against the wall and waited for James to approach.
“The King has requested for me to check on you. Are you alright?” a hoarse voice asked.
James stood beside him. His body was unstable, and he had to resort to leaning against the wall to reduce his burden.
James wore a grim expression as he explained, “My body is in a critical condition. I was poisoned with Gu. My body is weak and will slowly deteriorate until I’m completely paralyzed. I’ll have to await my death in pain while bedridden.”
“Gu?”
Gloom was shocked.
“How can this be? Haven’t these cultlike practices been destroyed a hundred years ago? How is it possible for anyone to be raising Gus?”
James glanced at Gloom curiously. He seemed to be incredibly familiar with Gu.
A hundred years ago, it seemed that many people raised Gus.
“You seem to know a lot?”
Gloom shook his head and said, “I don’t know much about it. I only heard my teacher mention it before.”
James was intrigued. “I’d like to hear the details.”
Gloom explained, “A hundred years ago, a group of people who lived in the mountains relied on raising Gu as their source of income. They were called the Gu raisers. These people were a community, a village, and were considered an organization. Collectively, they were called the Masters of Gu.
“A hundred years ago, Sol had just been established but was in turmoil. My teacher said that the Masters of Gu planned to use Gus to control the world and became a great threat to the world. An alliance was formed against them, and they were ultimately wiped out. There hasn’t been any news related to them for a hundred years. It’s shocking to find out they still exist today.”
Hearing this, James had a vague understanding of it. He had no interest in the history and simply cared about whether the venom in his body could be detoxified.
“Since you know about Gu, you should also know how to detoxify its venom, right?” Gloom shook his head and said, “I don’t. Only those knowledgeable in using the venom know how to get rid of it.”
James went silent. After a while, he said, “I know a person who can detoxify the venom in my body. I need to get rid of the venom before I can do anything else. Otherwise, I will not last. very long in my current condition, let alone accomplish my plans.”
“Who is it?”
“Blake.”
Gloom frowned.
“Do you know what’re you suggesting, James? Blake is a devil that killed without blinking an eye. He founded the Dark Castle and trained countless assassins. The country dispatched. hundreds of elites just to capture him. You also participated in that battle, so you should know his strength. The consequences of releasing him will be dire.”
James muttered, “I know.”
“He could tell I was poisoned with Gu at one glance and claimed he had a way to get it out of my body. I’m confident he won’t be a match for me once I recover.”
“That’s not necessarily the case. You’re both at the pinnacle of martial arts and will be on par in a fight. A few years ago, the other participating elites had exhausted his strength before took him on. Otherwise, you would never have beaten him.”
“I’m not the James from a few years ago.”
James was sure of himself.
Hearing this, Gloom went silent. After a while, he asked, “What do you need me to do?”
“I plan to break Blake out of prison. I need you to create an opportunity for me. After I get him. out, I need you to use your connections to send him and the people assisting in the operation out of the Capital.
James knew that Gloom had the ability to do so. Even if the Red Flame Army guarded the prison, he could accomplish such things. It was because he was the King’s subordinate and personal bodyguard.
As long as Gloom showed a willingness to help, it meant that the King was on his side, and it would be easy to accomplish the prison break.
“Alright. I’ll relay the message to the King and contact you again.”
Gloom lowered his hat and turned to leave.
James also walked back to the ward.
“Where did you go?”
As soon as he entered the ward, he saw Quincy standing at the door with a suspecting. expression.
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James was deeply absorbed in his thoughts.
He was processing the information Gloom had shared about the Gu raisers that existed a hundred years ago.
“They wanted to control the world with Gus?’
Quincy’s voice startled him. He raised his head and glanced at Quincy standing at the ward door. “How did you not even make a sound? Are you trying to scare me to death?
“Where did you go?” Quincy looked at him suspiciously and walked out of the ward to scan the surroundings. Seeing no one outside, she walked back into the ward with her arms folded.
“It’s already so late. Who did you sneak out to see?” asked Quincy.
James yawned. Then, he walked to the hospital bed and muttered, “I’ve slept so long and felt a little stuffy, so I went for a walk.”
“Is that so?”
Quincy looked at him in disbelief.
James lay down and nodded. “Of course, what else could it be?”
“Fine.”
Quincy refrained from asking any more questions. However, she could sense that James had a secret meeting with someone.
The night passed silently.
The next day…
James woke up and found that Quincy was not around.
He was starving. Since he got poisoned, he would get hungry very quickly, and his appetite had also increased.
He knew it was because the Gus absorbed the nutrients from the food he ate. Thus, he was constantly feeling hungry, fatigued, and weak.
“Where did she go?” James murmured.
James was hungry but did not feel like moving at all. He continued lying in bed, picked up a cigarette beside him, and lit it.
After taking a few drags, the cigarette smoke smelt unpleasant and nauseated him. He had no choice but to put out the cigarette.
“Incoming! Incoming!”
At this moment, Quincy pushed open the door and walked in with food.
She laid it on the table and said with a smile, “You must be hungry.”
James nodded lightly. “Yeah, a little.”
Quincy opened up the meal she had bought from the hospital cafeteria. She picked up a piece
of meat and served it to James’ lip. “Open up.”
James glared at her but obediently parted his lips. The piece of meat was immediately stuffed in his mouth, and he gently chewed on it.
Quincy was very attentive as she patiently fed James.
James had never received such treatment before in his whole life. He was secretly overjoyed in his heart and could not help thinking, ‘It sure does feel good being served by others.’ “By the way, what are you going to do next?” Quincy asked while feeding him. “Take this as an opportunity to rest for a while and recover in peace,” James replied. “Oh, right. How is your body…” Quincy subconsciously paused and glanced at James worriedly. “The doctor said that there is an unknown virus in your body. Although it isn’t contagious but is incredibly harmful to the human body. It will cause severe damage to your body’s immune and nervous systems.”
“It’s venom.” James corrected her.
Quincy was puzzled and asked, “Venom? What kind of venom?”
James did not know much about Gu and was unsure how to explain it to her.
In the end, he did not answer her question. Quincy also did not ask about it anymore and continued feeding him.
After the meal, she wiped James’ lips with a tissue. Then, she took out a cigarette and passed it to him.
James waved and said, “I’m quitting. By the way, help me complete my discharge procedures.” “Discharge?” Quincy frowned. “Look at yourself right now. You can barely even walk. Where are you going if you don’t want to stay in the hospital?”
James murmured, “I’m a doctor myself. I know my body very well. The hospital can’t save me right now. I’m the only one capable of saving myself.”
“That’s true. You’re a genius doctor. I’ll go complete the discharge procedures for you.”
Quincy nodded, turned, and walked out of the ward.
James laid back in bed and rested.
After lying down for a while, he fell asleep.
James was in a daze when Quincy returned after completing the discharge procedures. She even thoughtfully got him a wheelchair.
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She looked at the groggy James, pointed at the wheelchair, and said, “Get on.”
James was amused and laughed. “Seriously? You’re exaggerating my condition. I can still walk.”
Quincy said sternly, “Don’t be stubborn. Get on right now. The doctor said that your condition. is an unprecedented one. You shouldn’t move around unless absolutely necessary. The virus in your body is constantly absorbing your energy. Thus, the more you move, the more active the virus cells.”
James nodded. The doctor’s statement was similar to his conjecture.
He sat up from the bed.
Quincy quickly walked over and supported him onto the wheelchair. Then, she pushed James out of the hospital.
Outside the hospital…
Quincy asked, “Where are you off to?”
James scanned the bustling city. He was perplexed.
He felt that the city had no place for him, despite how large it was.
James sighed and replied, “Let’s find a hotel for now, and we’ll return to Cansington after a few days.”
“Alright.”
Quincy knew that James had plans in the Capital. However, she was not in on it and was not in a position to pry into his business.
Although clueless, she could sense that it was important.
She pushed James toward a car, propped him into the seat, and put away the wheelchair into. the trunk. Then, she drove off.
Quincy booked them a presidential suite in a five-star hotel.
After checking in at the hotel, James did not leave. He patiently waited for Gloom’s reply.
The day passed by.
At night, Gloom finally showed up.
On the hotel room balcony….
James looked at Gloom and asked, “What’s his reply?”
Gloom said, “The King has agreed. He has given me the order to fully assist in your affairs.”
Hearing this, James was relieved.
“We’ve also created an opportunity for you. In three days, the King will be leaving the Capital for Livergh. The secretary general, chief executive, Red Flame army’s commander, and most officials will be heading together to discuss cooperation between the two countries. This will be your chance to act.”
“Alright.” James nodded pensively.
Although the Emperor would be leaving, the prison was still heavily guarded. If not careful, the news of the prison break would spread, and countless soldiers from the Red Flame Army would besiege his accomplices.
After thinking about it for a while, James said, “I’ll come up with a prison break plan. When the time comes, I’ll need you to assist me.”
Gloom took out a note and handed it to him. “My number. Call me if you need anything.”
James took the note, glanced at it, and shredded it.
“See you.”
Gloom walked to the edge of the balcony and jumped off.
James’ gaze followed him downward.
Gloom swiftly slid down the pipes like gushing water, descending the building rapidly. He jumped from the eighth floor but landed on the ground almost instantly. Soon, his figure blended into the dark alleys.
“Impressive skills.”
James took a deep breath in amazement.
Gloom was the King’s personal bodyguard, after all. It was only natural for him to have extraordinary skills.
James was confident in his strength but knew he had no hope of winning against the mysterious Gloom. He would have to use his ultimate weapon, Crucifier, to stand a chance. against him.
James returned to the hotel room and took out the Crucifier.
It was in the form of a wire.
He tapped on the wire, which instantly scattered, turning into countless silver needles.
Then, he picked up the silver needles and gently squeezed them together. The scattered needles quickly combined and turned into a steel wire again.
“The Crucifier does not conform to modern physics. What are the secrets behind this weapon?”
James played around with the Crucifier and mumbled to himself.
He had acquired the Crucifier from a cave. His medical book briefly explained the methods to transform the weapons but did not mention the specific function of it.
James had been researching it over the years but had not found anything conclusive.
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After playing with the Crucifier for a while, James casually threw it on the table and took out his phone to check the time.
It was already midnight. He had dinner at eight o’clock but was starving again. So, James took out his phone and sent a message to Quincy, who was in the next room. (I’m hungry.) A few seconds after sending the message, his room door was pushed open. Quincy walked in wearing pajamas. Her white pajamas were slightly see-through, and her naked body was vaguely visible, giving off an incredibly seductive aura. Her hair was still wet after having just taken a shower. “What do you want? I’ll order food delivery.” “Meat,” James replied. Since he was poisoned, James had an intense craving for food, especially meat. “Alright.”
Quincy took out her phone and started ordering food delivery for him. After ordering the food, she sat down and glanced at the scattered needles on the table.
“What are these for?” she asked.
“Nothing.” James picked up a needle and tapped on the tip of it. The silver needles seemed to have gained magnetic properties and immediately attracted the other needles to form a wire. The steel wire was like a snake, quickly gliding into James’ sleeves and disappearing from sight.
Quincy’s jaw dropped as she watched it happen. “That, that… that’s out of this world.” James smiled and did not do any explaining.
Quincy was sensible and did not pursue the matter. She climbed onto the bed.
James could smell her charming fragrance inching closer to him on the bed. He tugged on the blanket and covered himself, looking at Quincy warily. “W-what are you trying to do to me?” Quincy rolled her eyes and scoffed, “Stop fantasizing. I just wanted to ask if you’re tired and was going to offer you a massage. Although I’m not an expert, I’ve learned a few massage techniques.”
“That isn’t necessary.” James waved his hand.
He knew Quincy’s feelings toward him. Letting Quincy into his bed was dangerous.
“I’m fine. You should head back to rest and can bring me the food when it arrives.”
“You sure you don’t want it?” Quincy looked at James suggestively and stretched out her soft hands. With a charming smile, she coaxed, “My hands are incredibly soft, and it’ll be very comfortable.” “I-I’m good.” James ignored her teasing remarks. “Suits yourself.” Quincy rolled off the bed and walked out of the room.
Looking at her smooth back through her slightly see-uirough pajamas, James chuckled. “This woman sure is bold. She isn’t wearing anything underneath.”
After Quincy left, James took out his phone and contacted May.
“I’m at Paradise Hotel, presidential suite nuinber 888. Call the others over. I’ve got something to discuss with everyone.”
“Understood.”
After the call from James, May quickly contacted the others and rushed to Paradise Hotel.
Before the food had even arrived, May and the others had reached the hotel room.
“How are you doing, James?”
“Mr. Caden, are you alright?”
“Boss, is there a mission for us?”
James glanced at the eight people in front of him and replied, “I do have a mission for you guys. Go grab the chairs outside and sit so we can discuss it.”
Meanwhile, Quincy was lying on the floor, trying to eavesdrop from outside. Hearing the word ‘chairs,’ she quickly grabbed a few chairs from the living room and brought them over.
Some of them came out to help when she was moving them over. However, she turned them down with a smile. “Let me handle these trivial things.”
Refusing their help, she moved the chairs into the room. Then, she casually sat down beside them.
Everyone vigilantly sat up straight.
James glanced at Quincy. Quincy pouted and said with dissatisfaction, “Go on. I’m not an outsider and won’t leak your secrets.”
James thought about it for a while.
He agreed that Quincy was not an outsider, and it would not hurt for her to know their plans. So, he nodded.
Seeing that James permitted her to stay, Quincy was overjoyed. She obediently sat aside and propped her chin with her hands, staring at James intently. The others also turned their gazes back to James, waiting for him to speak.
James looked at the people sitting in front of the bed and said in a hushed tone, “I need you guys to participate in a mission.”
Quincy asked out of curiosity, “What kind of mission is this?
James took his time to reply. “A prison break.”
Chapter 730
Everyone was stunned.
“Prison break?”
“James, what’s the purpose of this prison break?”
Everyone glanced at James in confusion. James looked at James and asked, “You grew up in the Dark Castle and were once an SSS ranked assassin, right? I’m assuming that you know the founder is Blake, correct?”
“Yeah.”
May nodded. Hearing Blake’s name mentioned, her face immediately became grim, saying,” I’ve got a vague understanding of him. Blake relied on vicious and ruthless methods to achieve his goals. Those who disobeyed or betrayed him met gruesome deaths. Ultimately, he was captured a few years ago.” After the explanation, she looked at James in disbelief. “James, could it be you’re trying to save him?”
James nodded and confirmed her thoughts, “Precisely. I need to save him. I was poisoned, and he immediately identified it as Gu. He claimed to know how to detoxify the venom and would help me. In exchange, he wanted to be set free.”
Everyone listened silently.
James explained, “Three days from now, the King of Sol, the chief executive, secretary general, and commander of the Red Flame army, will be leaving the Capital. This is our only chance. We’ve only got three days for preparation.”
May could not help but shoot down the plan. “Blake is imprisoned in the Capital’s underground prison along with countless other dangerous criminals. Fully-armed Red Flame Army soldiers guard the whole place. At least ten thousand of them are standing on guard outside the prison. How are we possibly going to get him out?” “That’s why we need a plan.” James racked his brain. He had a small party, and they could not win a direct conflict with the fully-armed Red Flame army. One small fight and the entire Red Flame army in the Capital would swarm in to support the fight. After a while, James instructed, “You all stay here for now and wait for my order.”
“Understood.”
Everyone nodded.
James waved his hand and dismissed them.”Go and rest.”
The Elite Eight left the room simultaneously.
James glanced at Quincy, still sitting in his room, and chased her away, “You, go out too.” “Oh, okay.”
Quincy stood up and walked out of the room.
James took out his phone and sent a message to Gloom. (1 need a map of the prison, he texted.
Soon, Gloom sent the complete map of the prison where Blake was detained. James carefully studied the map sent by him. The prison was built underground, with only one entrance guarded by fully-armed Red Flame army soldiers. James thought about it for a while and opened up the map on his phone to check the prison’s layout.
The prison was located in the suburbs. It was close to the Red Flame army’s base. The place was a military area, and no residents stayed nearby. Once news of a prison break got out, the Red Flame army would quickly dispatch soldiers to support. They had no choice but to quietly break Blake out of prison and prevent suspicion so that the Red Flame army would not dispatch backup. James began to brainstorm a plan but was interrupted by an intense headache. He put his phone down and gently massaged his temples. He laid down in bed and closed his eyes. After a brief rest, he took out his phone again and called Gloom. “Three days later, I need to make a big commotion to lure the Red Flame army away. Can you get it done?” Gloom’s hoarse voice transmitted from the other end of the phone. “James, I’m afraid that will be difficult. The Capital is an international metropolis, and even a little scandal is enough to cause an uproar in the city. We’d be causing a public panic by doing so. At the same time, it’ll tarnish the people’s trust in our country’s national security and severely damage Sol’s international reputation.” “Desperate times call for desperate measures. Rest assured that no one will be hurt. It’ll just be a bluff.”
Gloom went silent.
After a brief moment, he inquired, “What’s your plan?” James explained, “My target is the General Assembly Hall. I need your help to arrange some death row prisoners to cause a commotion. We must create a diversion and attract the Red Flame army there while we carry out the prison break.” James stated his plan. He had no authority to do such things anymore and could only rely on Gloom.
It would be a piece of cake for Gloom to get it done.
“Alright. I’ll do it.”
“Great!”
James hung up the phone.
Everyone outside was called into the room again.
He sent the prison map from Gloom lo the Elite Bight.
“This is the prison map. Remember it carefully. I plan for everyone to infiltrate into the Red Flame army and silently break Blake out of prison.”
James explained his plan. Every step was detailed and thorough.
Everyone listened carefully.
He spoke for over half an hour.
“Everyone clear?”
“Yes, sir!” they replied in unison.
“Good!”
James nodded, turned to Quincy, and said, “I’ll write you a formula at dawn. I need you to get me some medicinal materials. I need to make anesthetics.
“Alright.” Quincy nodded.