CHAPTER 319: CHAPTER 319: OPPORTUNITY

This night, it wasn’t just a few groups of people taking action.

There were others also quietly following for some secret purpose.

For instance, the Kingdom Defense Bureau, the newly rebuilt Operations Department Third Division.

First Squad.

The captain of the First Squad was Johnny Albertine.

He could not be considered a confidant of the former director, Michelle, purely rising through the ranks by his own skills.

Of course, it was also because his predecessor, Trafford, had bad luck, suffering misfortune repeatedly, which gave him the opportunity to ascend.

In this regard, he should thank Ethan. Without Ethan’s help in handling Trafford, he feared it would have taken him years to move up.

Meanwhile, because he wasn’t part of former director Michelle’s faction, he was not purged during the reorganization of the Third Division and continued to serve as the captain of the First Squad.

However, this was also the reason he wasn’t heavily relied upon either.

He was well aware of the current focus of the entire Third Division, the South District.

Yet he couldn’t involve himself in the matters of the South District; he was assigned another task, to investigate Johnny Blackbird and the traces left by West.

This was the reason he appeared at the Kingdom Art Academy that day.

This task was difficult and easily offended others.

Not to mention being threatened and scared off by Ethan that day, in his efforts to probe into the matter, he attempted to inquire from several high-ranking officials and members previously detained.

The results were predictable.

He encountered obstacles everywhere.

It was a mess.

Maybe after working for a while longer, he would be kicked down from the position of First Squad Captain, and it would be well justified.

This perhaps was also the higher-ups’ intention.

He couldn’t accept such an outcome.

He still wanted to climb further up; he had many things left undone, such as avenging his brother.

So he was exceptionally eager to take some action.

Coincidentally, in the past couple of days, he finally obtained some crucial intelligence.

Which was, the Moerma communication line, dormant and lurking for a long time, had revived.

This was arguably one of the few things he had gained these days.

After scrutinizing previous information, he caught a member of the Moerma rebel organization responsible for emergency communications in the Royal Capital.

According to this person, all organization members in the Royal Capital could contact through him.

Among them, there might be Johnny Blackbird and West.

Upon hearing the news, Johnny was somewhat ecstatic.

Because the message from the other side was simple: we have gotten out of danger, hoping the organization can help us leave for Moerma.

What kind of people claim they got out of danger at this moment?

The answer seemed to be coming closer.

Johnny instructed them to go to the streets of the North District, as the North District was previously his territory, making it easy to act, and with railways it sounded like a good retreat route.

However, the other party refused, saying there were a lot of people there hoping to leave with assistance.

Upon hearing this, Johnny was even more excited. He had access to the data left by Trafford, knowing West and Johnny Blackbird had a bunch of patients under them.

That was just right.

To keep them steady, Johnny naturally agreed readily, saying he would take people to help tonight.

The other party finally relented, providing an address.

West District, slums.

The location was correct too.

He hadn’t expected the other side to be so bold, hiding in the West District slums all this time, and still in the slums.

No wonder they couldn’t be found for so long.

He did not disclose this information to anyone.

Because he knew very well, if others knew this information, he wouldn’t get any piece of the cake.

He had to seize this opportunity.

If he could personally capture Johnny Blackbird and West, his position would be unshakeable.

Therefore, he only sought the most trusted subordinates for this operation.

At this time, the night was deep.

West District.

Slums.

Johnny felt an old, familiar touch of nervousness.

He had experienced many ups and downs, once thriving in local affairs.

But tonight, the wind was indeed somewhat different.

"Listen up, everyone, tonight’s matter must succeed without fail. I swear I’ll kill anyone who tries to obstruct me."

"Yes."

"Move out."

They moved through the night like a group of silent shadows, quickly reaching the designated location.

In the dark, several trucks could be vaguely seen.

That was correct; the trucks were meant to load people; this time they could definitely capture them all in one fell swoop.

Johnny held his breath, letting the others hide in the shadows while he slowly stepped out, but before he fully emerged, he felt something aiming at his forehead.

"Don’t move. Who are you? State your name."

A voice questioned from the darkness.

"It’s me. I’ve come to pick you up."

Johnny slowly replied.

"Just you alone?"

"Just me. Once we arrive, there’ll naturally be others to receive you."

"Alright."

The other side seemed to ease their guard.

However, the next moment, a bullet came whizzing through the air.

"Something’s wrong, move!"

Johnny dodged the bullet, hearing the sound of engines starting, he quickly realized something was wrong and immediately signaled.

"Go!"

The subordinates who had been lurking in the shadows rushed out, beginning to fire at the trucks.

However, for some reason, it was as if the bullets were swallowed by darkness, failing to hit the trucks.

Instead, the vehicles successfully started, dashing into the darkness.

"Chase after them!"

Johnny didn’t know where it went wrong, but no matter, the other side was carrying so many people, they surely couldn’t escape.

But, it would likely attract a lot of attention, and the credit would inevitably be shared.

"Everyone, make haste!"

"Everyone following me, double your speed!"

Johnny was rapidly giving orders, and his men were not idle either, using their true name powers.

Relying on these powers, they didn’t fall behind the vehicles.

However, the direction the other side was fleeing...

Towards the southwest?

Wasn’t that... the sea?

Did they have a death wish?

Or... heading towards the Bis Mountain Range?

Whatever it was, first catch up to them.

In the midst of the chase, they quickly exited the West District, reaching the coastal highway of the West District.

This road was repaired annually, with a great condition, as it was an important link between the Royal Capital and the south.

Thus, once the trucks reached here, they sped up.

Luckily, Johnny wasn’t unprepared beforehand, his men quickly caught up by car.

Their vehicles were specially modified, catching up to these trucks was just a matter of time.

Moreover, on this road, it was deserted, minimizing trouble, and ultimately, it was only he who would savor this victory.