Facing the suddenly appearing Tiandao.
Chen Kong and Liu Ma instantly treated him like a formidable enemy.
Yet in contrast, Vivian—the wanted fugitive—remained exceptionally calm.
She showed no sign whatsoever of wanting to resist.
And after Tiandao caught Danika as she fell from the ceiling.
Chen Kong looked at Tiandao, who wore a smile and seemed every bit the harmless good man, hesitated for a moment, then said, "Captain, I imagine you know Vivian's situation too."
"How could someone like her possibly have stolen the Church's Holy Relic and fled out of fear of punishment, as the Church claims?"
"I'm sure there must be some misunderstanding here. How about—"
Tiandao let out a soft sigh and interrupted him.
Under Chen Kong's grave gaze, Tiandao said gently, "My friend from the lower city, in some matters, right and wrong were never important."
"Because all those above wanted was an outcome. As for the process, they did not care in the slightest."
"Likewise, even if I let you go today, do you think no one else would come?"
As he spoke, Tiandao placed a hand on Shattered Star at his waist.
"Let her return to the Association with me. At least while she remains in my sight, no one will dare touch her."
"After all, the status of a captain still carries a certain degree of influence within this Branch."
Chen Kong fell silent in the face of Tiandao's words.
Because he truly could not find many reasons to object.
But just because he could not find one did not mean Liu Ma beside him could not.
"Pretty words."
With the crack of a wooden chair breaking apart, Liu Ma's towering two-meter-twenty frame abruptly rose, and with a whoosh, he stood up.
The phantom of a Nether Warhorse neighed behind him, while