"I request that Lord Azure Fang explain clearly!" the man replied after a moment of hesitation. "If Miss Harvey truly has a problem, we'll leave immediately."
"Do you treat SHADOW as a public restroom? You come and go as you please?" Azure Fang said with a faint smile.
"What do you mean?" The man was puzzled again.
"If you really want me to tell you what crime Sheila Harvey has committed, I can do that. However, once I disclose it, everyone present will be considered obstructing SHADOW law enforcement, and according to SHADOW regulations, you will be treated as accomplices. So, you'd better think carefully if you want to hear it!"
"You..." The man hesitated again, then exchanged glances with the other three, each showing a hint of doubt in their eyes.
"Azure Fang, don't play games here. Release Sheila now, or don't blame me for not being polite!" At this moment, Declan furrowed his brow and spoke in a threatening voice.
"What's your decision? Have you thought it through?" Azure Fang ignored the other side and continued to address the four men.
"You scoundrel!" Declan's tone grew stern as he raised his hand.
"Listen up, everyone. If we don't see Sheila within three minutes, we'll search this entire place thoroughly. Even if we have to turn this estate upside down, we'll find her!"
"Understood!" the thousand men responded simultaneously.
"Quite audacious, aren't you?" Azure Fang narrowed his eyes slightly. Then, his tone turned serious. "Take down Declan Harvey, and anyone who obstructs us, eliminate them!"
"Yes, sir!" Hundreds of SHADOW men shouted in unison and immediately moved.
"You're asking for trouble!" Declan roared, then raised his hand again. "Attack!"
Except for the two elderly men behind Declan Harvey and his sister, the thousand men from the Harvey clan brandished their weapons and charged toward the SHADOW guards. In the next moment, the courtyard erupted into a fierce battle.
"You bunch of fools who don't know your limits, if you want to die, I'll grant your wish!" Daniel Schuller scowled and exchanged a glance with Christopher Wardle. They both wielded their curved swords and lunged forward.
They conjured a cold aura with a wave of their hands, immediately taking down five or six men.
"Damn it!" the elder behind Janice Harvey roared as he dashed forward.
"Don't rush. I'm your opponent." Michael Hornig said as he stepped forward, his curved blade radiating a cold light as he struck.
"Get lost!" The elder man roared again and struck Michael's blade with his palm.
Boom!
After a muffled sound, the two men each retreated six or seven steps, evenly matched.
"Huh?" The elder man didn't expect Michael to push him back so far. His brows furrowed, and his aura surged once more. He coldly said, "Impressive, let's see if you can handle my next move."
"You old fool, another hundred moves, if you dare!" Michael responded without hesitation and charged forward again.
The two of them clashed once more, each exerting their full strength, and for a while, it was impossible to determine the victor. Meanwhile, Azure Fang and Stout approached Declan Harvey and his sister with steady steps. They took a brief look at the men brought by the Harvey clan and knew that they wouldn't be a match for SHADOW, so they had no intention of intervening.
"Azure Fang, I'm warning you. If you continue down this path, I guarantee you'll be out of your governor position next month." Declan Harvey furrowed his brow and spoke angrily.
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