Chapter 526 - 526: Dark Lord's Cunning Move

[ Few Minutes Ago… ]

In one of the Bio-weapon Labs…

"Ling, is everything prepared?" Phantom asked Brother Ling who approached him.

Phantom was standing in front of Alfonso who was tied down in a steel chair. His mouth was also shut by masking tape.

Alfonso was looking daggers at Phantom. He was struggling on his seat, trying to remove his bind. He was also yelling as if demanding Phantom to release him but the only sound that could be heard was his muffle sound since his mouth was being covered.

"Uhmmm!!!!"

Phantom and Brother Ling ignored Alfonso.

"Yes, Master. Everything is set," Brother Ling responded to him while handing some items over to Phantom.

Phantom accepted the items. They were Black Assassin clothes, a mask, a personalized dagger, and the death card which were all the trademarks of Catseye, the Devilish Assassin.

Phantom glanced at Brother Ling with a grateful look, patting his shoulder.

"Good job, Ling. All of you… I'm so glad that I met you all. You are all my sons."

"We are thankful to you, Master. We are indebted to you. We, brothers, had sworn our loyalty to you since the day you took us in your care," Brother Ling said, feeling nostalgic.

They were still talking when Brother Chou also joined the conversation, informing Phantom about something.

"Master, Sir Antoine told me that the preparations were all done on his side. He is just waiting for your go signal."

Phantom nodded at him. "Alright… I understand. Let's do this."

All henchmen of Phantom were still there, except for Brother Lu who was with James's team. Brother Yan and Brother Yu had not yet arrived as they chased after the Dark Lord a while ago.

But they would also join Phantom's team. There were eight Phantom's henchmen who were on this mission today. 

From ten, only nine left since one of their brothers died two years ago. That person was Brother Xu. Phantom was also here to avenge his henchman, Xu, who died because of the bio-weapon.

He mobilized his other henchmen to the other Bio-weapon Labs. Brother Yan, Brother Yu and others were ordered to secure the bio-weapons for evidence so they went to the other bio-weapon laboratories and storage facility.

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Erick and Bryan arrived at the entrance gate where the other members of the National Security Task Force were watching over the Dark Lord.

Some Dark Knight Members who were still alive, together with the scientists and workers of the facility were all arrested.

From their location, they could still hear the buzzing sound of the warning alarm. After a few seconds, the alarm finally stopped.

Erick quickly approached Senator Mondragon who was being guarded by June and Carl.

"Senator Mondragon, deactivate the security system now! Stop this already! Stop resisting anymore. Even if you will blow up this place. There's no use. We already got the evidence. The video and Mr. Carter's statement as a witness and whistleblower." Erick tried his best to maintain calm and at the same time, convince Senator Mondragon to stop the explosion.

Senator Mondragon just looked at him indifferently as if he hadn't heard Erick. But in the end, he still spoke up.

"What are you talking about? I have no idea about this. I told you already. I was framed by my enemies. They just wanted to ruin my reputation by making up some stories. I am a victim here." The Dark Lord remained his composure.

He was feigning innocence in front of the National Security Task Force. He would deny everything until the end.

He already made up his mind. He would blow up this place so that they couldn't get a sample of bio-weapon. The video was not enough evidence that's what he thought.

"Are you crazy? If you blow this up then the bio-weapon will be released in the air. This will cause so much destruction in this area and nearby areas." Bryan exclaimed. He wanted to punch the Dark Lord.

Everyone felt alarmed including the National Security after hearing that. This situation was now in a mess.

The other members called out their team members who went to the other Bio-weapon Labs to gather evidence. However, they couldn't enter as the system lockdown was activated.

They couldn't open the door although they tried to use weapons to blow it up. Each facility was made up of strong and sturdy walls and equipment that could stand outside resistance just like minor explosives.

Once the system lockdown was activated no one could enter and get out of those facilities.

Senator Mondragon looked at Erick while smiling wickedly. When he noticed that the other members of the National Security were very occupied, he seized that opportunity to negotiate with Erick.

"I have a proposal for you, Chief Lee. Why don't you let me go and take all the blame here? Your operation was a big mistake. Make it look like someone just framed me. If you do that I can deactivate the system for you," Senator Mondragon offered him a condition.

Erick's face darkened upon hearing that. He was getting mad now. Bryan, June, and Carl felt the same way. They had the urge to beat him.

They just saw how cunning this Dark Lord could be.

"You only have 25 minutes left to think before this place will explode," Senator Mondragon spoke again to pressure them. He had a taunting smile on his face.

The four men had to urge to rip his face and wipe that evil smile off his face. They hated this.

When they thought they already succeeded in apprehending the Dark Lord. Here he was again, launching a counterattack.

Bryan and others could see the hesitation in Erick's eyes. They knew that their Chief was having difficulty coming up with a sound decision regarding this matter. 

The National Security already contacted the experts regarding this but they didn't know if the remaining time was enough to stop this explosion.

Erick was still undecided of what to do when suddenly Elle's voice was heard in the other line.

"Erick... Is everything alright? What's the update there? I couldn't reach, father?"

June, Carl, and Bryan looked worriedly at Erick. They wondered how Erick would tell this to Elle. Erick clenched his fists and slammed his eyes shut before replying to Elle.

"Wifey, I'm sorry. We miscalculated something. The Dark Lord activated the security system lockdown of this facility. He is planning to blow up this place. He is using this as a threat to get his freedom. He will deactivate the system if ever he will get his freedom back."

Everyone fell silent in an instant. Mr. Carter and others also heard that bad news from Erick.

Erick gritted his teeth once again. He took a deep breath before informing Elle about the most concern he had right now. "Elle… your father… I think he is trapped inside one of the facilities together with Alfonso and others."

Elle who was just listening from the other line was utterly shocked and felt devastated when she learned that. She tried contacting Phantom and his henchmen but no one was responding.

After her long silence, Elle finally spoke up again. Her voice was trembling.

"How much time have we left? I will try my best to hack the Dark Knight's system now. Rose, please let me borrow your computer!"

"Less than 25 minutes," Erick said. He could imagine Elle's face right now. He knew she was scared… very scared of losing someone close to her again.

"Do your best, wifey. The National Security Team is also doing its best to solve this concern. If it does not work, then we can accept the Dark Lord's proposal." Erick didn't know what to do. 

He was torn in between. He knew that they should not give in with the Dark Lord's demand. Once they would yield to him then everything they tried to do here would just go in vain.

However, he couldn't bear to see Elle, knowing that she would be greatly affected if something happened to her foster father and her brothers.

"No, Erick! Don't do that. We can't trust the Dark Lord. He is so cunning!" Mr. Carter opposed the idea.Find authorized novels in , faster updates, better experience, Please click #'s-cunning-move_52348665137782082 for visiting.

"But, Master Phantom and my brothers, we have to save them!" Brother Lu also shared his thoughts. He was also quite shaken after hearing that news.

Everyone was still contemplating what to do when Rose's urgent voice echoed in their communication line.

"Guys, you have to see this. I think it's Phantom, he is talking on the TV. You can also check it online," Rose informed everyone.