Chapter 21: Chapter 21: Follow Close Behind Me
At this moment, to everyone present, Shen Hao appeared to have undergone an earth-shattering transformation.
If previously he gave off the vibe of a young person with a steady personality, attributed merely to his Purple Talent bestowing him the air of a “powerful being.”
Then now, there was only one adjective to describe him.
— Sovereign!
An indescribable Suppression radiated from him, his eyes twinkling with Starlight as if they contained galaxies, making everything else seem infinitesimal in the face of such vastness, with no choice but to bow down.
Even the words he spoke seemed like universal truths!
Though it was known that this was just the effect of the Talent,
at this very moment, those who had felt unease found unspoken confidence welling up within them!
Such a being, such a powerful figure, was on their side, even standing right behind them! What could the Blood Demon possibly amount to?
Even after personally experiencing the power of the one before them, an incredible thought surfaced in their minds.
This kind of Talent that seemed to rise to the Universe, to the entire cosmos… was it really just Purple Epic?
After a brief pause, Shen Hao continued to issue commands, “Dong Gong, you take charge in coordinating all parties, the army, the police, the network, all under your coordination, everything must be orderly, the overall structure must not be in disarray!”
“Yes!” Dong Gong immediately stood up.
“Chen Sihui, you’re in charge of transporting the Equipment. I’ll earn as many points as possible in the shortest time, to exchange for weapons and Equipment with special effects against the Blood Demon. You lead your team to replenish these items promptly to Liu Ruoxi and the other three teams, ensuring the needs of all sides are met, and plan the routes carefully!”
“Yes!” Chen Sihui responded loudly as well.
“Jiang Weining,” Shen Hao finally said to the only person remaining, “you start researching the organizational structures that were frozen today immediately, striving to grasp as much intelligence as possible in the shortest time!”
“Leave it to me.” Jiang Weining stood up too.
His Talent was Sealing, and although it was only White, it could be used in combat and in biological research.
Being sent to Shen Hao’s side meant either their innate ability was outstanding, or, their Talent within the White category was exceptionally good!
With this series of orders, everyone knew exactly what they had to do.
Indeed, it felt completely different.
At the end, Shen Hao faced them, maintaining his Sovereign posture, his eyes gleaming with Starlight sweeping over each person.
Then he spoke slowly but resolutely,
“Finally, I leave you with these words—if you feel lost or afraid, uncertain of the future, unsure what to do, just follow closely behind me, because I won’t be lost nor afraid!”
The eyes of the crowd seemed to brighten more and more.
In such a moment, some might wish to stand out themselves, but many more desperately hoped for a trustworthy person to stand before them! To bring them confidence!
“Move out!”
“Yes!”
All dispersed, and Shen Hao paused on the spot for a while before also striding forward.
In that moment, he seemed to grasp another layer of meaning of ‘Sovereign.’
It was not only about controlling everything and punishing enemies, but also about giving those who followed him immense confidence and courage!
“If you don’t know where to look, then look up at me!”
Shen Hao whispered to himself, his steps not showing the slightest hint of hesitation.
He had just one task for himself tonight.
Earn points! Earn points efficiently!
…
It was already late at night, and the streets of Donghua City had fewer people than during the day, but there were still many living the nightlife.
Most people were unaware of what was happening in the world, as if the loss of all the past stars had no impact on their lives whatsoever.
But tonight was distinctly different.
“Look! What is that?”
At the entrance of a bar, a group of drunken people suddenly spotted the bright lights ahead, and when they realized what it was, each of them was taken aback.
Military vehicles! Genuine military vehicles!
The alloy shell and the cold muzzle of the machine guns conveyed a chilling presence in an instant, as if they were in a war zone!
“What’s going on in the middle of the night?”
“Is there going to be a war?”
“Even if there was a war, it wouldn’t reach us here, this isn’t the border.”
“Wait, are they coming towards us?”
“…”
The last remark left many people puzzled, but indeed, the convoy that looked quite spectacular within the city had split off, with seven or eight vehicles driving toward them.
They stopped right in front of the large bar.
Then, fully armed soldiers emerged, one after another, swiftly setting up a perimeter, encircling the entire bar.
This scene, obviously, caused a commotion, as men and women who had been enjoying themselves ran out in disbelief, eyes wide with fright at the spectacle.
However, there were also quite a few daring ones, especially among those who had been drinking, who approached.
“Officer, is there a fugitive hiding inside?”
“We’ll cooperate, we’ll definitely cooperate.”
“Which military district are you from?”
“Catching a fugitive, does it need such a big fuss?”
“…”
Seeing the crowd around her grow, Liu Ruoxi, who was sitting in the vehicle, pursed her lips.
She opened the door and jumped down.
Before the men and women, still flushed from the neon lights and wine, could be amazed by the stunning beauty with top looks and charisma, they saw her draw her handgun.
“Bang, bang, bang, bang.”
She fired several shots into the sky without hesitation!
In an instant, the entire place was thrown into chaos.
Many people who had originally crowded around started to retreat.
“Everyone!” Liu Ruoxi’s gaze swept over the crowd, “Hands on your heads, squat down, get on the bus in turn! Not one can be left behind!”
According to the data, among them were seven or eight relatives of the Blood Demon students!
In such a place, it was highly likely that Blood Demons were hiding among them!
Liu Ruoxi’s finger on the trigger of the gun tightened slightly.
“Why should we?” a voice suddenly rose from the crowd, “We’re not criminals, why should we follow you?”
“Right, in the middle of the night, who knows what could happen.”
“You don’t plan to rebel, do you?”
“I want to go home!”
“The lady is really beautiful; no wonder she’s such a young officer!”
“Since when can soldiers aim their guns at civilians?”
“Don’t be scared, everyone, how could they dare shoot us! The whole country would be in an uproar! Let’s just leave!”
“…”
It seemed as though certain words had taken effect, or perhaps someone had taken the lead, as the crowd gradually became more agitated, and the once-retreating line started to push and surge forward again.