Chapter 69 The Approaching Storm
Itai hurried down to the ground floor.
His gaze shifted outside, where he met with an unexpected sight.
This situation felt like a never–ending rollercoaster ride, one problem after another popping up like whack–a–mole.
He had just managed to settle the situation with Leones, and now, another formidable person had appeared on the scene.
“Your Excellency! What brings you here?”
Itai quickly put on a welcoming smile despite the unease he felt.
A line of guards stood in formation, impeccably dressed outside the building.
At their forefront was a young and wonderful woman who held herself with an air of authority that dominated the surroundings.
This woman was none other than Veronica, the Commander of Sherland Guardians.
Standing before Veronica, Rhett could not hide his admiration for her beauty. However, he knew better than to show anything but respect in her presence.
Despite the Sullivan family’s grandeur in public, they couldn’t hold a candle to a high–ranking officer like the Commander of the Sherland Guardians, who held a position of significant authority.
“Word has it there’s been a murder here?
“Itai, my friend, I was just about to ask you, what’s going on here?” Veronica inquired.
Her hand was resting on the hilt of her blade. Her voice cut through the air with authority.
Her piercing gaze scanned the room, forcing everyone to lower their heads. No one dared to meet her
eyes.
Itai was surprised at Veronica’s questions. He shot a disapproving glance at his grandson, fully aware that Rhett’s impulsive actions had likely escalated the situation.
Rhett, on the other hand, wore a troubled expression. He never imagined things would escalate to this extent.
His initial plan had been to confront Leones, perhaps give him a beating, and then have him sent to jail for a year or two as a lesson.
He intended to let Leones pay the price for breaking his wrist.
Little did he know that Leones would transform into an untouchable man. As for the hand Leones
had broken, Rhett had no choice but to swallow his pride and remain silent.
Neither of them had anticipated the official investigation led by Veronica, a Commander of significant authority.
It was turning into a complicated mess.
Rhett, of course, didn’t dare to let Veronica enter the room for investigation.
If she alarmed Leones and told him that he had secretly reported to the authorities to catch him, things would likely escalate again!
“Your Excellency, it’s all a misunderstanding,” Itai quickly explained and covered up, “It’s all just rumors and misunderstandings.”
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“Who are you to spread rumors and disturb Ms. Quinn!” Itai scolded the security personnel around him. “Quickly apologize to Ms. Quinn!”
The security personnel and staff around felt utterly innocent. They thought, “Isn’t it Rhett who reported this to the authorities? We didn’t know anything!”
“Sorry, Ms. Quinn! We didn’t understand the situation properly. It truly was just a
misunderstanding.”
Under the stern gaze of Itai, the securities in the vicinity promptly admitted their mistakes and willingly apologized.
“It was a misunderstanding?”
Veronica coldly smiled and then swiftly grabbed Rhett’s broken hand.
“Ah! It hurts! It hurts!” Rhett winced in pain.
“Your hand, how did it end up like this?” Veronica carefully examined Rhett’s broken wrist. “This isn’t an ordinary injury.”
Veronica’s martial arts skills were derived from military combat techniques.
In close–quarters combat, all soldiers were trained in procedures for disabling their opponents, dislocating limbs, and rapidly incapacitating enemies.
Veronica could tell that the injury on Rhett’s wrist resulted from military techniques like limb dislocation. It was something an ordinary person wouldn’t be capable of.
“I accidentally injured myself…” Rhett could only reply with a forced smile.
“Hmph!” Veronica snorted but extended a helping hand, attempting to reattach his broken wrist. Just as there were techniques for breaking bones, there were corresponding techniques for setting them. They complemented each other.
However, Veronica’s efforts caused Rhett to scream in pain. He almost fainted out of pain.
“Huh?” Veronica was taken aback and then realized that the injuries left by Leones were even more intricate than she had initially thought.
The precision and force Leones applied hit the mark perfectly as if he were a skilled butcher carving a piece of meat, expertly manipulating each bone.
For a moment, even Veronica couldn’t reset the bones as she had expected.
“Your wrist injury can only be resolved through surgery.”
Veronica released her grip, feeling somewhat apologetic.
Rhett, on the other hand, was left in shock.
He thought, “Why did you mess with it if you can’t heal it? It feels even worse now. Please don’t leave me disabled!”
Veronica coughed to mask her embarrassment. She shifted the conversation and said, “The person who did this is compelling, surpassing even me. You need not be afraid. Be brave and tell me who you’ve provoked. I’ll handle it for you.”
Veronica’s expression turned serious as she spoke.
She instinctively placed her hand on the hilt of her blade, ready to take action if needed.
“No, no!”
Itai quickly denied it.
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If it weren’t for the Eternal Abyss Curse that Leones had planted in the Sullivan family, Itai might have considered seeking the assistance of Sherland Guardians to deal with Leones.
After all, Veronica was known as the War Goddess among the common folk, with her lineage tracing back to the Zombric’s Cry, making her the guardian of Sherland.
Even if Leones was a formidable opponent, could he outmatch Commander of Sherland Guardians?
However, due to the intimidation of the Eternal Abyss Curse, Itai had no choice but to concede and refrain from escalating the situation further.
“Your Excellency, it is just a misunderstanding and nothing more,” Itai reassured.
Itai suppressed his concerns. The person behind the attack was mighty, capable of stopping the entire Sullivan family.
“Very well, as you wish,” Veronica nodded. “Since you do not require my assistance, do not blame me if things go awry.”
“It won’t happen. I assure you,” Itai responded while shaking his head vigorously. “Nothing will go wrong. Please rest assured, Your Excellency.”
Since Itai chose to defuse the situation, Veronica couldn’t press further, especially given the circumstances.
Immediately, she gestured for her team to depart.
They didn’t
go far from the Grandeur Tower when Veronica turned to her deputy and asked, “Do you think that person also came to Grandeur Tower today?”
“Yes,” her deputy replied promptly. “I heard it’s some sort of high school reunion.”
“A high school reunion?” Veronica scoffed, “He dares to attend such an event?”
Veronica couldn’t help but think that someone like him, who had spent five years in prison, should have no face to meet former classmates and teachers.
Indeed, individuals of such great evil lacked an ordinary sense of morality and shame.
“Unfortunately, Sherland has been rather turbulent lately, with an influx of many skilled individuals,” Veronica sighed deeply. “I’ll make time to deal with that fellow once I’ve wrapped up my current business.”
However, upon further reflection, she couldn’t ignore that the Undrago had welcomed a new Dragon King, a mysterious neighbor who had garnered praise from even Carlos, and the miraculous physician Kenton, who had healed her friend.
In addition, there was also the mysterious expert who had left a lasting impact on the Sullivan family at the Grandeur Tower today.
Moreover, she had heard that underground Dragon Kings from over the nine provinces were converging on Sherland.
Veronica suddenly felt a looming sense of crisis, like a storm was brewing.
“Your Excellency!”
Suddenly, a report came through the radio.
“The monk we captured from the hospital a few days ago has finally started talking!”
“Oh?” Veronica immediately turned back and headed toward the source of the news.
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