Gunshots suddenly rang out from behind the restaurant.
After three shots, someone shouted, "Come out! Come out!"
John froze, his hand releasing the taco and clutching his chest, but Arthur knew John's gun was hanging on his left side, ready to be drawn with a hand inside his shirt.
John was about to act, but the drug dealers inside hadn't opened the tunnel yet, so the middlema...
2024-06-01 15:21:14 +0000 UTC
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The car drove past the TACO restaurant, and everyone in the car was watching the surroundings closely.
The traffic situation in Tijuana was completely different during the day and night. During the day, there were many cars, but at night, there were very few. So, even though the cars were moving slowly, it didn't seem suspicious.
There were too many suspicious individuals. There was...
2024-06-01 15:15:33 +0000 UTC
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Getting from the United States to Mexico was convenient; the car simply drove past the border inspection station without anyone checking, without the need to slow down or stop.
However, the issue now was how Arthur would return to the United States from Mexico.
Last time, he managed to cross the border from Mexico because Frank sought help from his former boss and paid some money to...
2024-06-01 15:12:53 +0000 UTC
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Even Arthur, who was not very clever, could tell that the first call about something happening was a lie, and the second call about trouble was the truth.
Everyone paused for a moment, then John asked in a very puzzled tone, "What happened?"
Frank looked annoyed and looked at George, saying, "Someone illegally entered the client's home, triggering the alarm system. When Gerald and h...
2024-06-01 15:09:26 +0000 UTC
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Life is unpredictable, and sometimes, happiness comes quite unexpectedly.
Although it was said yesterday that they would be shooting rifles, Arthur never dreamed that the team-building activity at King Defense would involve shooting, with a group of men unleashing their firepower at an outdoor shooting range.
So today wasn't about Arthur and John, but about all five of them arriving...
2024-06-01 15:06:45 +0000 UTC
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Los Angeles, North Hollywood district.
In an unremarkable residential area, there is a commercial property where Arthur works and lives.
Arthur currently lives in a small room in the company's headquarters, which is about ten square meters in size. Inside, there is only a mattress, a chair, no table, and no private bathroom. If he needs to use the restroom, he has to go to the compa...
2024-06-01 15:02:23 +0000 UTC
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Frank's eyes were red, and he was tired and sleepy. However, after getting used to this kind of life, he could stay up for another twenty-four hours without a problem.
"How's the observation going?"
John, who had just entered, didn't answer Frank. He went straight to the fridge, took out a can of cola, and chugged it down in one go.
After a loud burp, John took out another can...
2024-06-01 14:59:31 +0000 UTC
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Eight shots, five missed, three bull's-eyes. This result was indeed quite dramatic.
As Arthur placed the empty gun on the table, someone suddenly exclaimed, "Is he controlling the target? He's controlling it! He's controlling it!"
It was unclear who said it, but someone mentioned "target control."
The staff sighed and said to Arthur, "Buddy, if you're not particularly attached...
2024-06-01 14:56:29 +0000 UTC
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Even a genius would start to shake after firing over two hundred rounds in one go.
While mainstream handgun rounds aren't particularly powerful, certain categories within handgun ammunition pack a punch, like the .44 Magnum or the .357 Magnum.
After firing a few revolvers, Arthur's hands were numb. But after firing the Desert Eagle, he became afraid. When the staff placed a loaded ...
2024-06-01 14:53:31 +0000 UTC
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It was just a momentary touch, but the recorded sound of the thunderstorm in Mike's memory chip shook him so violently that even the dormant thunder within him showed signs of awakening.
It took him a while to recover. Looking at the information in his hand, he finally understood the reason for this, "The so-called heavenly phenomenon is the materialization of natural phenomena, but in th...
2024-05-29 15:10:23 +0000 UTC
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The logistics department in the frontline camp was bustling with activity. The mess hall had already set up a large pot in the tent, and the aroma of stewed meat wafted in the chilly wind, with smoke billowing into the night sky.
The priests in the medical department were constantly carrying stretchers back and forth, but they weren't as busy as imagined. They even had time to chat, "Some...
2024-05-29 15:06:01 +0000 UTC
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Boom!
Accompanied by the thundering roar of massed artillery fire, the cannon fire streaked across the sky like meteors, crashing into the aberrant tide on the wasteland, exploding into a bloody mess and thick smoke.
Commander Semin swung his massive axe, erupting in towering flames, leading the charging soldiers into the enemy ranks. Helicopters flew overhead, dropping bombs, and h...
2024-05-29 14:47:56 +0000 UTC
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Lisa quickly walked out of the military tent, holding a walkie-talkie, and said, "Notify the guards at the watchtower to clear the area immediately. All the officers in charge must leave within five minutes."
"Act quickly. If there are any unrelated personnel when we arrive, you will all be punished! Where is my assistant? Go get me an electronic keyboard right away, and find two basic pe...
2024-05-29 14:41:10 +0000 UTC
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When Mike left the dormitory with the little girl, he was all smiles. "Put on your hat and scarf, make sure your zipper is up. You're the hope of the entire military now!"
Isabelle followed behind him, fumbling with the zipper of her snow boots, a bit clumsy.
She had never worn such nice clothes before and felt a bit out of place.
"Brother, you seem very happy today."
"O...
2024-05-29 14:37:24 +0000 UTC
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Late at night, Mike was still eating barbecue in the East Street of the underground district.
"Your appetite seems just fine, you made me worry for nothing."
Rose crossed her arms and snorted coldly, "And next time you try to be sarcastic, can you be a bit more aware of the situation? It's only because the communication channel was cut off, otherwise if the people from the Dominion'...
2024-05-29 14:33:38 +0000 UTC
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When the overwhelming pressure from the High Priest echoed through the heavens and earth, countless believers were in awe, as if witnessing a miracle. The thunderous cheers almost drowned out the entire city.
At the entrance of the underground relic on East Street, flames flickered at Williams' fingertips. A massive skeletal dragon had already materialized, coiling around him and roaring ...
2024-05-29 14:29:41 +0000 UTC
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With a loud crash, the majestic holy statue crumbled, and the countless blood mist suddenly vanished. Even the flesh embedded in the cracks of the rock walls withered and died in an instant, turning into lifeless matter.
This was Matthew's first time experiencing such immense fear, not just from sensing the power of the deceased High Priest, but more so from the ruthlessness and stubbornn...
2024-05-29 14:26:22 +0000 UTC
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On this day, the central area of Avalon City was illuminated by a striking red glow in the sky, and the piercing alarm echoed endlessly, "High concentration of Dark Matter detected, a life-threatening disaster has formed! Repeat, high concentration of Dark Matter detected, a life-threatening disaster has formed!"
The Mass music played in the classical monastery sounded like ocean waves, a...
2024-05-29 14:22:31 +0000 UTC
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Mike was taken aback when he heard the word "aberrant."
"You know about it?"
Olivia glanced at his right hand with a hint of a smile.
Mike shook his head as he walked through the deep corridor. "Not too clear on the specifics, just occasionally heard the Necro Cult's living scum mention it during interrogations."
Olivia suddenly paused, placing her hand on the hard rock ...
2024-05-29 14:16:45 +0000 UTC
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Ever since Olivia inherited the position of the Holy High Priest, she had not had any physical contact with anyone for many years, let alone being patted on the shoulder by a man. It was obvious that she was mistaken for an ordinary nun who was startled, but she had no reason to get angry.
After all, it was she who had disguised herself as a nun.
"By the way, have you seen a Necro C...
2024-05-24 16:45:57 +0000 UTC
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The moment Williams gave the order to attack, the mass of flesh embedded in the rock wall erupted in a gush of pungent blood, and an explosion rumbled from the depths below. The blood-tinged air spread out.
This also interrupted the actions of the Inquisitors, including Mike.
The hand grenade thrown by Amber was kicked into the air and exploded, and he was also blown away by the sho...
2024-05-24 16:40:15 +0000 UTC
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The narrow underground passage was covered in dust. Damon, who had the attribute of rock, walked in the front, as his abilities in strength and defense could handle unexpected situations.
Rose suddenly paused, her eyes sharp.
But Mike didn't stop in time and directly bumped into her.
"You scared me to death!"
"You ran into me."
Due to the narrowness of the passage,...
2024-05-24 16:30:57 +0000 UTC
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Williams pushed the wheelchair, sliding into the dark room, "The big data analysis results are out, and it's indeed a dead body. Matthew, 27 years old, an indigenous Ember, did not enter the realm of the supernatural. His former identity was a biologist, employed by Norsen Biotech, a subsidiary of the Morgan Group. Seven years ago, he died from a viral infection contracted during an experiment,...
2024-05-24 16:19:12 +0000 UTC
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West City Military Base, Barracks No. 7.
After a night of electrical therapy, Mike yawned as he got up from the bed. The Evolved were in a deep meditative state during their sacred ritual, which could essentially replace sleep. The officer's quarters had a very comfortable environment, like a luxuriously renovated apartment from 500 years ago, with even underfloor heating to prevent any d...
2024-05-24 16:12:30 +0000 UTC
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After returning to the military base, Mike first went to the supply depot and exchanged for the highest level supply crates, as well as a full ten divination chips of the lightning attribute.
That left him with 2,100 merit points.
That was the deposit he planned to use to exchange for Praxis chips.
Tonight, he would continue preparing for the high-intensity electrotherapy.
...
2024-05-24 16:08:01 +0000 UTC
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"High Priestess?"
Mike remembered the woman he had seen in the assembly hall, who was said to be the highest-ranking person in all of Avalon City, even outranking the lord who belonged to the sacred family.
"Don't look around, hurry and pay your respects."
Lisa made the sign of the cross on her chest, urging, "Quickly."
The officers and soldiers also reverently made the ...
2024-05-24 16:04:04 +0000 UTC
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Inside the sacrificial hall, the projection pen was still playing the recording from the snowy field.
This was filmed by the driver-turned-medic, who failed to capture the actual battle scenes as his abilities were not up to par. Instead, he managed to record the capture of the Thorn Demon and the revelations from the departed tribal members about the origins and history of the Necro Cult...
2024-05-24 15:57:47 +0000 UTC
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Initially, Mike was quite happy, because he thought he had helped the little girl find her family, and maybe he could even help her gain some rights to return to her true home.
However, it now appears that her family does not welcome her.
He had heard stories before about stray cats and dogs being able to travel dozens of kilometers back to their original homes after being abandoned...
2024-05-24 15:52:07 +0000 UTC
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When Lisa slid down the slope, she saw a horrific sight.
It was too late.
The Thorn Demon had been cut into pieces, with fresh blood flowing amidst the frost-covered grass and the broken, hard-edged thorns scattered everywhere, and a young man crouching in the pool of blood.
It was clear that a fierce battle had taken place here, but the final result was undoubtedly good - the...
2024-05-24 15:47:23 +0000 UTC
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The arrow shot by Lisa ignited a fire in the forest, like a sunrise. The intense heat swept over, creating a huge shockwave that destroyed everything around.
"Get down!" Jack and the officers shouted, suddenly overturned by the terrifying shockwave.
The remnants of the Genesis Nest also crawled into the ground at the critical moment, embracing their companions as if it were the last...
2024-05-24 09:59:23 +0000 UTC
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