"Commander Gardner, if you have evidence to prove that my younger brother is responsible for this, please present the evidence!" Blaze Holmes spoke coldly. "If you have no evidence, then please refrain from making baseless accusations. We can have Central Sky Office and the Ministry of War come to mediate."
It seemed that he was unaware of the relationship between Bob Stokes and Billy.
"Have you thought it through? Do you need evidence for the truth?" Billy calmly reiterated, "I can provide you with evidence, but after I present it, I can't promise the survival of anyone from the Holmes Clan, including your successors."
"Commander Gardner, there's no need for empty threats!" Blaze Holmes furrowed his brows. "If you have evidence, present it, but don't overstate your claims. We are willing to cooperate with any investigation."
From his perspective, he firmly believed that Billy had no evidence. Such matters were typically conducted discreetly, and there was no way Billy could have obtained evidence.
"Very well, as you wish," Billy said calmly. "Remember, this is the path you've chosen, don't blame anyone else." Afterward, he turned to Casey and said, "Give them the evidence."
"Understood!" Casey nodded and reached for an electronic device from one of the Bloodshadow guards. He began operating it.
"Wait!" Just as Casey was about to hand the device to Blaze Holmes, a voice came from the entrance of the estate.
Following the voice, a burly, military-clad man with thick eyebrows and a robust physique walked in, exuding a strong battlefield aura. Following behind him was none other than the Ministry of War's First Commander, Cole Wilson.
"Harlan?!"
When Avery, Blaze and Brute saw the military-clad man, their faces registered shock, and they even ignored Cole Wilson behind him.
"Grandfather, Uncle Brute, Father!" Harlan greeted the three of them first before turning to Billy and bowing, saying, "I am Harlan Holmes from the southern territory. I pay my respects to Commander Gardner."
"General Holmes, it's been a while!" Billy narrowed his eyes slightly.
Harlan Holmes, the most outstanding member of the Holmes Clan's younger generation, held sway in the southern territory. Billy was well aware of this.
During the recent assassination attempt on him by the Wu Du Sect from Tyren, the assassin had infiltrated from the Southern Territory. Following the incident, the Ministry of War had dealt with those below the rank of Vice Commander in the Southern Territory but had only issued a verbal warning to Commander Harlan Holmes.
Upon hearing this punishment, most people had immediately assumed that Harlan had a powerful background. However, Billy knew that the leniency toward Harlan was because he had nothing to do with the assassination attempt. Although Harlan hailed from a noble clan, when it came to critical matters of principle, he would not act foolishly. Otherwise, he would not have held the position of Southern Territory Commander for three years.
"Commander Holmes, you've returned just in time." Casey said with a faint smile and then nodded toward Cole Wilson, greeting, "General Wilson."
"Kimmons, it's been a while, and your cultivation has improved again. Not bad," Cole Wilson smiled and then turned to Billy. "Commander Gardner, I came uninvited. I hope I'm not causing any inconvenience."
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