Jack winced slightly. He had just undergone surgery on his abdomen and was still in the recovery phase. Unfortunately, there was no time for rest due to the sudden attack at the hospital. The injury itself didn't impede Jack's movements too much. However, since he was chasing after the men in black suits who were causing chaos with firearms, he had to move swiftly.
"Boss, are you alright?" Valdo asked with a concerned expression. His eyes quickly assessed the condition of the tall and muscular man.
"I'm fine," Jack chuckled. "Did you manage to disable any of them?"
"Unfortunately, no, Boss." Valdo's shoulders slumped weakly. His hand tightly gripped the rifle he held. His eyes quickly scanned the surroundings. The panic at the hospital was still palpable. Flames were also visible across from them.
Several of Sam's men were seen assisting panicked and frightened patients. Many doctors and nurses were busy moving patients to safer locations. Visitors to the hospital were also in disarray and confusion about what was happening. Sounds of pain, agonizing cries, and sirens filled the air. Uniformed personnel started arriving to help extinguish the fire.
One thing that touched Valdo's heart was a child holding his hand. The child's eyes were filled with tears. His hand was injured, possibly from shards of glass. Beside him, a nurse tried to calm him down. Valdo wanted to help and offer encouragement, but he knew he had to move quickly to pursue the troublemakers.
"Any casualties?" Jack asked, exhaling slowly. A sense of discomfort hung in his heart. If this attack didn't involve the hospital or cause casualties among the general public, Jack might not have felt as angry. Although he didn't want casualties on his side, this attack truly ignited his anger.
"There are four casualties, patients and doctors. Their rooms were right next to where the explosion occurred," Valdo struggled to speak. He wasn't sure if there were additional casualties, considering how sudden the attack had been.
"Have you confirmed it, though?"
"I don't know yet, Boss, whether there are additional casualties or not. The attack was quite intense."
Jack nodded briefly. "Contact Boss Sam, update him on the situation. We can't let Twin Dragon be blamed in public."
"Alright, Boss."
"Which of your men were chasing after those people?"
"There were three motorcycles chasing after them, Boss. Hopefully, there will be some results, although I haven't received any updates."
"You go after them. I'm going back to Flown." Jack patted Valdo's shoulder briefly. "Is the motorcycle ready?"
"Ready, Boss." Valdo didn't argue much. He understood that Jack had his reasons for deciding to return to Flown.
He quickly contacted Sam, although it was somewhat difficult to get through. He let the giant-like man leave him. Earlier, he had seen Jack in pain, but now? His stride was firm and unaffected by the surrounding chaos.
Valdo was certain that Jack's emotions had been triggered. Throughout Valdo's time under the Twin Dragon's command, the ruler had never desired bloodshed. Despite their dark world, frequent clashes, and territorial disputes where pride was at stake, there was one thing they never violated—the general public.
For them, the general public was not part of the darkness they treaded. It had nothing to do with anything they did. So, the general public shouldn't be the victims, unless circumstances forced them to disrupt the order of the general public.
This time... Valdo was sure it wasn't an ordinary battle. But what was it?
In the parking lot, Jack hurried towards a red motorcycle that he recognized as one of Valdo's collection. However, as the motorcycle's engine roared to life and he was about to rev the gas forcefully, the communication device Valdo had given him just before leaving the hospital rang loudly.
"Yes, Boss?" Jack knew who was calling. The device was only used for emergency calls, especially from their boss, Samuel.
"Go to headquarters, Jack. Protect Beatrice."
"Not Flown? Should I get a weapon?"
"I already asked Anne to evacuate Flown. I'm sure Flown will be targeted next. I think Anne is currently tampering with the safe code."
"Don't worry, Boss. The safe is secure even if it's hit by a powerful bomb."
"I know," Sam laughed on the other end. "I'm not afraid of being poor, Jack. What I fear... are traitors within the Twin Dragon."
Jack's back straightened swiftly. "What do you mean?"
"I don't have time to discuss it now. Hurry up and get to headquarters, find Beatrice, and make sure that traitor dies, Jack."
Jack still didn't understand the situation, but whatever Sam said must be a significant consideration. "Okay, Boss. I'll head to headquarters immediately."
"If the situation becomes too threatening, killing without hesitation is not a problem. Traitors to me are no different from dog’s worthy of death without mercy. But if possible..." Sam's irritated growl was clearly audible. Jack shuddered in fear. The ruler was at the peak of his anger.
Could this be related to the attack at the hospital? If so, this traitor is truly skilled at playing a role. But who could it be?
"If there's a good opportunity to give him a temporary breath, make sure he stays alive, Jack. I want to hear directly from his mouth what makes him the most hypocritical person in the history of Twin Dragon under my leadership."
"Got it, Boss!"
Meanwhile, at the headquarters. A group of men in black uniforms, armed to the teeth, began to breach the Twin Dragon's stronghold. Remnants of smoke, burned corners, and scattered debris were still visible. Their steps were purposeful and fearless. Weapons in hand, they were ready to confront anyone in their path. Their objective: to destroy Twin Dragon.
Just as they had been ordered a day ago.
"Bring the girl, dead or alive."
One of them raised his hand, signaling everyone to halt. Obediently, not a single person moved until further instructions were given. The man checked the surroundings. The tall black gate remained tightly locked. There were no guards or sensors that could immobilize them instantly. Nor was there any heat from firearms as protection for the stronghold.
The man wore advanced technology to protect himself from the ambush they were carrying out this time. Minimizing casualties on their side and causing the enemy to kneel in defeat.
"It's safe. It can be broken," the man said, giving the order. Several troops behind him took over, planting a bomb right under the fence. They quickly backed away, and... BOOM!!! The explosion rang loudly. Smoke billowed high, accompanied by scattered debris.
The towering black gate with the Twin Dragon emblem collapsed. They surged forward without hesitation, armed and ready to incapacitate their opponents.
A moment of silence greeted them as they stepped onto the black gate, which now merged with the ground innocently. They passed through the remnants of the explosion without fear or doubt. All they found were scattered debris and smoke in various spots. Their smiles widened. The aerial attack must have truly crippled the stronghold of the ruler they so badly wanted to witness defeat, especially their boss, who surely monitored all their movements.
"We're entering the stronghold, Boss," the man reported. He gave instructions to all his subordinates, including those emerging from the right wing of the Twin Dragon stronghold. Unlike the main gate, the door on the right wing had already been destroyed earlier by the recent explosion.
"Retrieve the girl immediately and return to the border." The voice sounded heavy, full of intimidation, and brimming with vengeance.
"Got it, Boss."
"All clear!" One of the troops, who had been scanning the surroundings, confirmed. His eyes were fixed on various parts of the four-story grand mansion. There was not a single guard or tight security to be found here. Could it be true that the masks they wore, said to be equipped with advanced tools for protection, could be easily breached like this?