Umbrella's Containment: The First Line of Defense
Chapter 926

Before the Storm Arrives

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Actually, Dawn Hall is under the jurisdiction of the Law Enforcement Department, but the Law Enforcement Department answers to the head of the Light and Shadow Society as well as the direct control of Lord City Lord. In reality, though, the Law Enforcement Department is currently Charles's lackey.

Jing Nan returned to reality. After hearing Arthur's question, she gave him the answer directly, then asked in confusion:

"What is it?"

"Hmm..."

Arthur saw Captain Mark and Ran Bing flying over the Upper Class district, apparently heading for the mushroom-shaped top of the lighthouse. He pondered for a few seconds, then met Jing Nan's gaze again and said:

"If Yellow-Hair Charles arranged for Ran Bing to carry out a Breeding Mission, do you think... Mark might storm into Dawn Hall in a rage?"

"This..." Jing Nan had never considered that possibility.

But as Mark and Ran Bing's longtime friend—and after witnessing his heroic rescue of the beauty just now—Jing Nan nodded firmly.

"He would. With Mark's temper, he would definitely storm into Dawn Hall. And..."

At the same time, Jing Nan realized why Arthur had asked. She continued:

"Are you saying that Charles might use the authority he currently holds to arrange a Breeding Mission for Ran Bing, thereby driving Mark into losing control?"

"Exactly." Arthur did not deny it. "At first, I was wondering what method Yellow-Hair would use to provoke Mark, but I never expected it to be the thing your lighthouse tabooed most—free love.

Mark is flawless when it comes to physical combat, but he is utterly hopeless at schemes and palace intrigue.

Just imagine it. Mark, the man about to inherit the position of Lord City Lord, openly defies the lighthouse's laws. Charles would then hold an absolute political advantage.

However..." Arthur suddenly changed direction.

"Mark possesses

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