The Great Operation
[Amand] came along with the imposing air of a warlord on the move. Combined with the astonishing aura of the black-clad guards around him, his presence made everyone retreat.
Soon, the black-clad guards spread out before [Xiang Feihu], looking ready to surround the group.
"[Amand], this is the headquarters residence. What are you trying to do?" [Xiang Feihu] frowned, her voice turning much heavier.
[Amand] stood before Li Huamei.
He was tall and slender, a full two heads taller than Li Huamei. Looking down at her now, his gaze was as cold and sharp as ice.
[Xiang Feihu] did not avoid his gaze in the slightest. She raised her head and stared back—or rather, confronted him.
Neither of them was outmatched in presence.
Suddenly, [Amand] let out a contemptuous sneer. He raised a hand and waved it once. Immediately, someone among the black-clad guards carried a box up the steps and placed it directly into [Amand]'s palm.
[Xiang Feihu] could not help frowning.
The box in [Amand]'s hand seemed to slip from his grasp, falling straight to the ground.
The box opened upon landing, and a head rolled out from inside.
It was a man's head. He had clearly been terrified and in agony when he was beheaded—his eyes and mouth were wide open, and the blood at the severed neck had not even dried.
"Leodor?" Li Huamei froze for a moment before glaring furiously. "[Amand]!"
But this one of the [Nine Pirate Kings] merely smiled indifferently and walked away from before [Xiang Feihu]—arrogant, overbearing, and utterly domineering.
Unable to bear watching, Ah Xiruo frowned and instinctively stepped forward. Unexpectedly, Li Huamei suddenly grabbed her wrist and gently shook her head.
Clack!
The black-clad guards had already pushed open the hall doors and escorted [Amand] inside.
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