Chapter 326 - 40 seconds countdown

Seeing the chief's eyes, Jack grinned in satisfaction before saluting back again as if he was done to his report and languidly turn his way around. This time, he didn't go inside the premises as he strode towards the east wing where their rendezvous point.

However, just as he was about to turn to his right, one member of the special task force seized his tracks. 

"Where are you going?"

Jack didn't turn his head behind him as he slowly took a step forward. Seeing that Jack resumed on his tracks, the other member took a rigid steps and grabbed him by the shoulder.

"The operation is not --" Alas, before the police could even finish his sentence, he was stabbed by a sharp yet sizable dagger that pierce and slashed his flesh. The man instantly gasped for air as his knees weakened which caused him to lose his balance.

Jack swiftly caught the man and whispered, "start walking and don't make any noise." Jack then reached for the man's arm and wrapped it across his shoulder. If anyone sees them, it was as if Jack was only helping his comrade.

Hence, with this chaos going on, Jack and the poor man's situation were overlooked.

"Don't worry, since you helped me, you won't die just yet. Let's hope that your comrades will find you before you lose all your blood." 

Jack grinned beneath his helmet seeing the man turned paler with every passing second. He then stood and continue to head towards their meeting point. 

"Aiya, I wonder if they could make it out in a minute." Jack mumbled in anticipation with the fact that his comrades might still be inside and it would entertain him to see their pissed faces if they ever made it in the nick of time. Indeed, Jack lived up to be Seraphina's Joker card -- cunning and crazy in the most insane way.

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Seeing Jack from the distance languidly heading their way, Riggs started one of the car's engine. Rolling down the driver's seat window, she slightly shouted.

"We'll head out first. Yo Wren, hop in." 

Since Wren's reputation as one of their big earners managing L-Tech innovative financing company, Riggs needed to get him out of here first. After all, he could never be bothered with the others as they were already big guys and could manage on their own. Wren nodded before hopping inside the front passenger seat. 

Without bidding their farewell, Riggs sped away -- leaving Ace rooted on the ground. Yet, Ace embraced the fact that he was the nescient one and even if he asked more questions, he won't get any answers anyway.

Hence, just like what Rex reassured him, he'll wait for clarification after they all leave in this damn place in one piece.

When Jack reached Ace's standpoint, he instantly turned to the sportscar he used earlier. Ace's brows creased seeing Jack preparing his leave even without his other comrades.

"Uh, you better start the other one." Jack commanded after starting up the luxury car.

"They are still not here."

"We'll leave in… 40 seconds -- because this place will pop after that." Jack checked the time before the whole place would grumble down. Yet, there wasn't a tinge of worry in his voice. Ace sighed as if letting out all his frustration along with it before he proceeded to the other truck that Tito brought with him and turned on its engine.

"30 seconds…" Ace mumbled as he slightly stepped on the pedal to conditioned the truck. Though it looks sloppy, Ace was certain that its engine was modified to par with a top-speed car. However, Ace's heart throbbed louder and louder with every second that his comrades inside the building wasn't coming out.

If he didn't see the look on Rex's eyes, he won't get this worried knowing both of their skills. Alas, he saw the killing intent on their boss right hand man. Ace was certain that both of them won't stop if either of them being half-dead. All he hoped for was for Tito to find them before things get even worse.

"20…" Ace counted down as his grip on the steering wheel tightened. Whether they like it or not, they would have to leave this place after Jack's given time. Hence, it became more nerve-wracking for Ace. 

Granting that he was hella mad about keeping him in the dark and his suspicion towards them betraying their boss, he could not help but still feel worried.

"Come on…" He grumbled through his gritted teeth.

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"Woah, General Rextor Clark -- you almost got me there." Leon commended while wiping the blood on the side of his lips. Alas, Rex aggressiveness only made Leon even more excited for some insane reason. L_i_c_k_i_n_g his thumb that was tainted with his own blood, Leon diabolically smirked.

"I always wanted to have a glimpse of the youngest general's flesh and what's so special in it." Leon muttered before he appeared in front of Rex and flicked the lower part of his ring that showed a small sharp metal. Leon with his hands opened, attempted to grab Rex head -- making sure that the small sharp metal from his ring would pierced Rex's left eye.

Fortunately, Rex saw it coming yet, he was a millisecond late. Thus, he could only blocked Leon's assault by using his arm which ended up having his arm pricked. Alas, Leon wasn't done yet as he loosen and slid his grip up to Rex's elbow before he limped backwards.

Despite the tiny size of Leon's weapon, with his impeccable skills, he used it to its fullest potential -- leaving a huge slash to Rex's arm.

However, Rex was unfazed despite his injury and instantly launched an attack this time.

For some reason, he successfully grabbed Leon's head and banged it on the wall.