"Is there something wrong?" Judge asked after a moment of hesitation, sensing the coldness in Billy's tone.
"Find him first before we talk!" Billy replied sharply.
"Got it!" Judge responded loudly before hanging up the phone.
Less than five minutes later, Judge called back and informed Billy that Russ Kelley was at his own home.
"Meet me at his house!" Billy said before hanging up again.
Half an hour later, Billy slammed on the brakes and parked his Land Rover near a moderately sized estate, which was Russ Kelley's residence.
Both Judge and Casey walked over to greet him as he got out of the car.
Billy nodded in response to their greetings.
"What happened exactly?" Judge continued to ask with concern etched on his face.
"You have some great subordinates," Billy said sarcastically as he briefly recounted what had happened with SHADOW.
"What!?" Judge exclaimed angrily upon hearing this news.
Casey also frowned slightly upon hearing this. It seemed like SHADOW did have some issues that needed addressing, while such things would never happen in Army of Bloodshadow!
"I told you to get your team organized properly, is this how you did it?" Billy continued speaking with an air of coldness surrounding him.
Immediately, Judge knelt down without hesitation.
"I have failed in my duty, and I ask for punishment, Commander!" he said.
"What position does he hold in SHADOW? And how long has he been with them?" Billy asked.
"He is the leader of the third group in Ozin, and he's been with SHADOW for almost five years." Judge replied loudly.
SHADOW's job hierarchy consisted of provincial governors overseeing inspectors who were responsible for various regions. Inspectors led small groups with both a primary and secondary leader. Below them were executives and staff members.
"Although Judge is at fault in this matter," Casey took a deep breath before continuing. "There are many historical issues within SHADOW. After that incident three years ago, many corrupt individuals infiltrated the organization. Plus there are nearly 20 thousand members in the east district alone, it's difficult for Judge to keep track of everyone. I hope you can give him another chance!"
"If Zach Covington hadn't joined SHADOW before you did, you would have had to surrender your blade!" Billy spoke coldly before walking towards the courtyard.
"Judge, thank boss!" Casey reminded him.
"Thank you for not punishing me, Commander." Judge replied solemnly.
Soon after, they arrived at the entrance of the courtyard.
"Who are you looking for?" two security guards asked.
But all three ignored them and walked straight into the courtyard without saying a word.
"Stop!"
"If you don't want trouble, it's best to stay aside," Judge said in a cold voice, releasing a sense of danger.
The two security guards immediately felt suffocated and trembled all over and didn't dare say another word. After the three of them walked a distance away, one of them took out his phone while shivering and called Wilfrid Kelley to report the situation.
"Who are you?" A middle-aged man's voice sounded as Billy and his group walked onto the lawn in front of the villa.
Then Wilfrid Kelley, head of the Kelley family, with four black-clad men behind him, walked over with an unpleasant expression on his face.
"Bring Russ Kelley out!" Judge said coldly.
Wilfrid Kelley was slightly stunned. "What business do you have with Russ?"
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