“Madam Secretary, we need to find out what the Kane family is planning and how they obtained such advanced technology. That armor, pulling an M134 out of thin air… It’s beyond anything we’ve seen before,” one officer said, his voice tense with urgency.
The room was silent, each person lost in their thoughts about the implications of what they had just seen. The potential power of such technology was terrifying and enticing.
“I’ll go myself for questioning,” Sam, the Director of Police, said abruptly, standing from his chair and looking directly at Meleonora. His tone was firm, but his eagerness betrayed ulterior motives.
Meleonora’s sharp eyes locked onto him, narrowing coldly. The room stilled under her gaze.
“No, no, that’s not what I meant!” Sam stammered quickly, realizing his mistake. He adjusted his expression to a neutral one. “I’m saying that Lucian Kane has broken the law. Not to mention, he heartlessly massacred over 300 people in the middle of a city. Someone has to arrest him.”
His face was unreadable, a perfect poker face. But everyone around the table wasn’t fooled. They knew exactly what this old fox was thinking he wasn’t simply concerned about justice; he wanted answers and leverage over the Kane family secrets.
“And yes,” Sam added, clearing his throat, “we’ll take the patriarch of the Salvit family into custody as well.He will face heavy consequences for the stunt he pulled.”
Meleonora studied him for a moment, her sharp gaze boring into his face. Her expression didn’t betray any emotion, but after a few seconds of silence, she finally spoke.
“Go on,” she said evenly. “I will grant you my full support. You can have every resource and all the authority under my command.”
Her tone was calm, yet a faint glint flickered in her eyes. It was subtle, but those observant enough might have noticed it a hint of deeper intentions beneath her composed demeanor.
The room murmured with quiet surprise at her swift decision. Some officials opened their mouths to speak, their brows furrowed in concern.
“But, Madam”one began cautiously.
“No.”Meleonora’s single word was spoken with authority, cutting off all objections. The room fell silent instantly, a testament to her influence.
Though her gaze briefly flicked to Colson, the FBI Director, who sat silently, their eyes met for a fleeting moment. A subtle nod passed between them so quick that no one else noticed. It was clear there was a deeper plan at work between the two.
The LCD screen, which had been replaying the footage, was turned off, shifting the focus to further discussion.
“This incident is no small matter,”Meleonora began, her tone measured but with an edge of weariness. “It will be on every major headline by tomorrow. Over 300 people dead, in the heart of Wolly City, involving the son of a billionaire…The media will go wild.”
She sighed, her fingers briefly pressing against her temples. “This will be a nightmare to manage.”
“You can go now,”Meleonora said, addressing Sam. “It’s already nighttime, and given how far Wolly City is, it will take at least seven to eight hours to reach. Use this time to prepare properly.”
Her gaze sharpened. “Don’t even think about going without enough preparation. You can’t just walk in front of someone who killed 300 people alone.That boy is no ordinary criminal.”
Sam nodded stiffly. “Of course, Madam. I would never go unprepared.”
His expression remained neutral, but inwardly, his thoughts churned. That boy is a lunatic a brutal one at that. Smashing legs, arms, and bodies with a hammer, leaving twenty corpses in such a state…A shiver ran down his spine. He was already calculating how to ensure his own safety during the mission.
“I’ll go now. I’ll report to you tomorrow about this matter,” Sam said finally, bowing slightly before heading toward the door.
“Good,” Meleonora said curtly, nodding in approval.
The door closed softly behind him, leaving the room in silence for a brief moment.
Once he was gone, the remaining officials began murmuring to one another.
“Madam, that boy must be imprisoned. His mental state is terrifying for someone so young,” a female officer said from the side. “And that technology… If it falls into the wrong hands, it could lead to disaster.”
Others around the table nodded in agreement.
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“That armor… That ability to summon weapons out of thin air… It’s a game-changer,”someone added. “We should confiscate it immediately. Imagine the consequences if rogue groups or enemies get access to such technology.”
Meoleonora’s eyes narrowed as she nodded slowly. “I understand your concerns.”
After a moment of silence, she turned to the female soldier who had presented the video. “Send this footage, along with all related information, to the General,”Meleonora ordered.
The room went silent, everyone watching the soldier.
“Yes, Madam,” the soldier replied without hesitation, tapping on her tablet. Her fingers moved quickly as she began forwarding the data.
The room remained quiet as the officials exchanged uneasy glances. Meleonora leaned back in her chair, her expression thoughtful. The weight of the situation was palpable.
After five minutes of hushed discussion among the officials, the LCD screen on the side of the room suddenly lit up. All attention immediately shifted to the screen.
“Sir Damian,” Meleonora was the first to greet, her voice steady and formal.
Damian was the current General of the Army, a man who had led numerous wars and wielded immense influence. Few in the country could match his stature. Everyone in the room held unrestrained respect for him.
The others followed Meleonora’s lead, with Colson giving a polite nod.
“Hello, everyone,” a rough-looking, middle-aged man with a heavily muscled physique appeared on the screen. Damian, the General Admiral of all armed forces, was the highest-ranking officer in the military. Despite his kind expression and warm demeanor, his personality carried the weight of someone who had seen and led countless battles to victory
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