At quitting time, the first day passed smoothly. But the highlight of the day was what? Getting paid.
Starting a business is tough, and going solo isn't easy. The most practical problem: the salary was deposited into the company account, and Arthur didn't know how to withdraw money from the company account.
Feeling troubled and lost, Arthur had to withdraw cash from his personal acc...
2024-06-11 08:00:05 +0000 UTC
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The morning sun was not scorching yet, and the temperature was not high. Wearing a two-piece suit was just right. Although they were working outdoors, it was quite comfortable.
Arthur walked to the edge of the cliff and looked down. The cliff was not particularly steep or high, at most three or four stories high. The bare mountain rocks could be climbed, but falling off would definitely r...
2024-06-10 08:07:53 +0000 UTC
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After standing at the door for about three minutes, a sturdy man in his forties walked out of the mansion. He was also wearing a suit, but with the buttons undone. As he walked, the pistol hanging from his waist would be exposed.
Arthur was too thin. In the PMC industry, his physique was considered rare. A robust physique was the basic respect for private security work, and an average of ...
2024-06-10 08:04:48 +0000 UTC
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The employer had already made contact, and they were just waiting for Arthur to recruit the manpower so they could start working. They now had the minimum requirement of a three-person team and could begin working.
They should have had Mike and Grant practice together first. The three of them had no chemistry, and going into such a high-risk escort job was quite dangerous.
However, ...
2024-06-08 00:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Taking a burly man who had not eaten for two days to have dinner is an experience not everyone can have.
Arthur ate one of the Whopper triple-patty burgers from Burger King and was full. But the Whopper burger in Mike's hand looked like a mini-burger, and Arthur didn't notice that Mike's hands were so big.
Mike ate five Whopper burgers in one gulp, drank two large cups of soda, and ...
2024-06-08 00:00:03 +0000 UTC
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It seems John's brain is not quite wired correctly, although there is also a possibility that Arthur's brain is just too sharp.
Looking at Mike with a heartfelt gaze, Arthur said softly, "You've got too many capabilities. Don't always think about legally obtaining a gun. Look at his build, his speed, his agility, and his stamina - he's a star football running back. Can't you think of how ...
2024-06-07 00:01:00 +0000 UTC
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"Who said it or me? I'll say it."
John was eager to try to bribe Mike with money, and Arthur had no objections initially, but then he suddenly remembered Danny's warning in his mind.
He couldn't listen to any suggestions, let alone let John open his mouth to deceive people, let alone let him recruit people. If John and Frank had any foresight and strength, they wouldn't have let the...
2024-06-07 00:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Los Angeles is large but also scattered, so it's not too difficult to find a secluded place.
When Arthur parked the car, he and John couldn't help but exchange a knowing smile.
"Hehe hehe..."
"Hmph, daring to get into my car."
The young black man in the backseat had gone from being wary to panicked because after realizing that his target was not a lamb but a wolf in shee...
2024-06-06 13:02:01 +0000 UTC
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I don't know why John was so nervous, but the person who was hit by the car had just stood up, holding the front of the car with one hand and cursing angrily. He then pulled out a gun from his waist and pointed it at Arthur, who was driving the car.
Arthur pulled out a gun and handed it to John, then he drew his gun with his left hand and placed it along his thigh outside the car where it...
2024-06-06 12:01:01 +0000 UTC
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John sat frozen in his chair, no longer swinging his legs or twitching. The bravado had been knocked out of him by reality. He looked utterly helpless. Arthur waited for a long time, then spoke up again.
"Hey, hey, don't worry about the account anymore. We can't recruit people on the dark web, let's think of another way."
John slowly lifted his head, speaking with great uncertainty....
2024-06-06 12:00:04 +0000 UTC
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On the rooftop of the Law Enforcement Agency building, Damon's body had already turned to stone, using his hulking physique as a shield to silently withstand the barrage of bullets coming from all directions.
The rain of bullets pounded against him, shattering the stone fragments.
"Damon, hold on for two more seconds."
Rose was crouched behind him, silently gathering a large a...
2024-06-06 09:30:00 +0000 UTC
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"Wow, this gun is amazing, wow, this gun is so good, wow wow, the accuracy is so good too! Wow..."
"Shut up! Are you playing an ambulance siren? What's with the constant 'wow'?"
The one scolding is Arthur, because John kept on endlessly shouting "wow" which was causing the other shooters at the shooting range to give them strange looks.
"Wow! This gun is really the best, top-o...
2024-06-06 00:02:00 +0000 UTC
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Two guns, each with three magazines - one 17-round short magazine and two 21-round long magazines.
Each gun also came with two handgrip options, so Arthur spent an entire evening just trying out the different grips to find the one that fits his hand best.
The magazines and grip options weren't particularly special, as even civilian and military gun boxes come with these accessories...
2024-06-05 00:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Arthur couldn't understand why Frank still needed to take on high-risk, low-return hostage rescue missions, even though he was entrusted with Mr. Smith, a true big shot and financial guru.
While a hostage rescue could net $100,000, it couldn't compare to the steady $7,000 a day. Arthur couldn't wrap his head around it, perhaps it had something to do with the issues between Frank and Danny...
2024-06-05 00:00:05 +0000 UTC
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In Arthur's imagination, Smith was an old man with white hair and a white beard, at least in his 50s or 60s. But when he met the man in person, he found that Smith was much younger than he had imagined.
Although Arthur knew Smith was over 50, he looked no more than 40 - his muscles were still well-developed and his physique was still robust. Just by looking at him, it was hard to associat...
2024-06-04 15:41:09 +0000 UTC
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Smith did not mention his specific location in Texas or even the city, but it didn't matter, there wouldn't be any problems.
Not everyone can see Smith, but for those who can and visit him at his home, Smith will give them the proper attention and treatment.
Especially for a young guy like Arthur, Smith knows how to handle it, he has too much experience.
So less than a minute ...
2024-06-04 15:37:17 +0000 UTC
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Arthur didn't understand corporate law or US bankruptcy law - he didn't understand much of anything. But that didn't matter, he trusted that Frank had handled the sale of the company to him properly and cleanly.
So Arthur had to wait a while - about a month, exactly 37 days - before he could finally sign the paperwork.
When it came time to sign, Frank looked a bit melancholic. It's ...
2024-06-04 15:34:25 +0000 UTC
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At the entrance of the hospital, Williams was smoking a cigarette and calmly said, "Don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. If I die one day, you don't need to send me to the crematorium."
As soon as he finished speaking, his cigarette was slapped out of his hand.
"Don't you know that smoking is harmful to health?" The young nurse said with her hands on her hips, ...
2024-06-04 15:24:55 +0000 UTC
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Lisa was lying skeptically on the table, watching the scene before her, biting her scallion-white fingers and trying hard to think, "What were you two just doing?"
Olivia knew that even with her brain, she couldn't guess what was going on, so she made up a lie and said, "The High Priest currently has no one available, so this kid has to help out. To ensure his safety, let me apply a divin...
2024-06-04 15:16:51 +0000 UTC
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After the incident, Lisa thought she might have to step in to help.
But it turned out there was no need for that.
Mike didn't even use Praxis, just the most basic astrological applications combined with basic martial arts, and he was already moving so fast that even Lisa had trouble keeping up. If he had gone all out, it would have been disastrous.
The military officer was stu...
2024-06-04 15:11:28 +0000 UTC
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The next morning, Lisa dragged her weary body back to the camp outside the West City Gate, blood-soaked iron bow in hand, ushering in the most important day in the past two decades.
For the priests and nuns from the Sanctuary had personally come to the frontlines, after briefly comforting the soldiers and officers in the camp, they approached her and conducted a solemn blessing and prayer...
2024-06-04 15:01:56 +0000 UTC
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"If the mastermind is Williams, he has already mastered the aberrant art eight years ago. What else does he need to research? The advanced level of aberrant art? Has he gone mad?"
"That's hard to say. What if he wants to mass-produce the wielders of aberrant art? You know, the requirements for the recipients are very strict, not just anyone can master it."
"Yes, it's also possible t...
2024-06-04 14:58:23 +0000 UTC
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The goal is clear, the path is very clear. Now Arthur knows what to do, so when he sees Frank again, he won't hesitate.
"Captain, I can acquire King's Defense, but I have a few conditions."
Frank seemed surprised, staring at Arthur dumbfoundedly, and finally poured out his thoughts.
"You went to Danny's assessment, but you didn't join the Flames of War, right? Did he give you ...
2024-06-04 02:00:03 +0000 UTC
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The assessment results were out, and the formal record sheet was in Blue's hands. After signing the assessment form, he handed it over to Danny.
Danny looked at the assessment form and then smiled at Arthur. "Did you never participate in shooting training before?"
"No shooting training, just tried a family bucket package at a shooting club."
Danny paused, then looked at the fo...
2024-06-04 01:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Seeing his opponent holding the knife in a reverse grip gave Arthur some confidence. Not a lot, but certainly more than before.
Thick arms meant strong muscles, but too much strength often resulted in slower speed. Special forces soldiers had developed muscles, but no one from their ranks would turn their muscles into clunky masses in the gym.
Hans’s arms didn’t look like a dead...
2024-06-03 16:16:06 +0000 UTC
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Rubber picked up Arthur, and they drove over forty kilometers to the mountainous area near San Fernando.
There used to be a shooting range here, but the Flames of War company had just acquired it and bought the surrounding land, expanding into a medium-sized training camp in the valley.
Danny came to inspect this newly built training camp, which is why he had time to meet Arthur. Th...
2024-06-03 15:47:43 +0000 UTC
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When it comes to money, especially something as significant as a company acquisition, it must be discussed face-to-face.
Frank rushed back to the office and began pitching his company to Arthur right there in his office.
"Here are the company assets. Read through them, and then we can talk."
Arthur took the asset list of King Defense and, after a thorough examination, finished...
2024-06-03 15:43:12 +0000 UTC
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Mike knelt on the ground, supporting himself with his hands as he panted heavily. His eyes flickered with shattering lightning, and the thunderstorms swirling around him flashed intermittently, glittering in the darkness.
He had advanced!
He had finally advanced.
The joy he felt was unprecedented, not just because of the increase in his strength.
What he looked forward t...
2024-06-03 05:36:03 +0000 UTC
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As Semin returned from the battlefield carrying his heavy giant axe, his armor was already dripping with thick, fresh blood, his body torn and lacerated from the blows, yet it didn't bring him any trace of fatigue or weakness. Instead, it made him even more lively and vigorous, as fierce as a young man.
The situation on the front lines had stabilized, with the vanguard troops having withd...
2024-06-03 05:31:46 +0000 UTC
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John indeed didn't need anyone to take care of him. The exorbitant medical expenses already included the cost of caregivers. Besides, John had just woken up and couldn't chat with Arthur all the time. So Arthur left the hospital and returned to his temporary residence at the company.
Living at the company meant no rent, but since Frank was selling the company, Arthur now had to consider h...
2024-06-02 10:41:35 +0000 UTC
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