The car doors opened.
A citizen of the United States poked his head in and said to Tim, “Mr. Gunn, please get out of the car. We have something to talk about.”
Tim was engulfed in a sea of despair.
His voice was obviously shaking as he questioned the citizen from the United States, “W-who are you guys?”
The man before him smiled in return. “We didn’t have a name, but then you guys gave us a pretty catchy name. And to be honest, I quite like it.”
Tim shuddered; his eyes shone in a sudden realization before horror returned to his eyes. “The Demon Slayers! You guys are the Demon Slayers!”
The enemy chortled, “Clever boy! You’re certainly fit to be the financial head of your nation.”
Impossible!
This cannot be happening!
Tim shrieked at the top of his lungs, “Don’t fool me! Didn’t Ares take down all of the Demon Slayers? How can you guys possibly be still around?”
The enemy had belittling look on his face. “Heh, heh. Let me be honest. Ares ain’t nothing but a fly to us. Alright, enough talking. It’s time you die.”
The enemy then pulled out his metal claws and aimed them at Tim’s heart.
Tim closed his eyes in complete despair; he did not resist at all.
He was just an ordinary man, after all. What chances did he have against a trained assassin?
If he resisted, he might die an even more painful death.
A few seconds later, however, Tim realized that his heart was still inside him.
He had not sensed any pain at all.
Instead, he heard a loud boom nearby.
When he opened his eyes, he was stunned by what he saw.
The Demon Slayers were nowhere to be seen.
In the place of the person who had confronted him just now was Justice Warrior.
The Demon Slayer had been tossed away together with one of the vehicle’s doors. Ten meters away from the car, the Demon Slayer was seen on the ground coughing blood.
Justice Warrior has come to my rescue!
A few days ago, Zeke sent Justice Warrior to protect Tim, but Tim sent him away.
Not only was Zeke not upset with Tim’s refusal of Justice Warrior’s services, but Zeke even continued to covertly keep his eyes on Tim’s safety.
What a true hero!
In Tim’s opinion, there was a world of difference between himself and Zeke.
Instantly, he felt intense sensations of remorse and self-ridicule. He did not know what to say to his savior.
Justice Warrior glared at Tim bitterly, making the latter incredibly awkward. “I am so sorry, Justice Warrior. I have mistaken you!” Tim remarked.
Justice Warrior did not even bat an eye at Tim’s response.
Tim added, “Please kill that man! I want to avenge my driver as well as the bodyguards who have sacrificed their lives for me!”
Justice Warrior guffawed, “Ha! Just a few days ago, weren’t you the one who said you do not need protection from me? Why are you begging me to kill someone for you now?”
Tim’s face became twisted. “Zeke deserves an apology from me. I will do anything to atone for my mistakes. But what is important now is that you take down the Demon Slayers at once! It is a duty to our country!”
Justice Warrior replied, “Remember what you said. I want to see you apologize to Zeke with my own eyes.”
Having said his words, Justice Warrior turned and walked towards the injured Demon Slayer who was lying on the ground with murderous intent.
Justice Warrior fought with nothing but his mortal flesh; the power he released as he summoned every ounce of energy in his body was comparable to that of a bullet train.
The Demon Slayer was unfortunate enough to have experienced the deadly impact brought upon him by Justice Warrior a few moments ago. He was now motionless on the ground, having coughed out a copious amount of blood due to the collision.
What the hell is this guy made of?
There is a chance I might die today!
The Demon Slayer sat upright with much difficulty and clenched his teeth. “You are sure good at hiding. Even my sharp senses did not manage to detect your presence just now!”
Justice Warrior responded, “Cut the crap and show me your moves!”
“Only one of us can walk out of this place alive today!”
The Demon Slayer blurted, “You will be sorry!”
With that said, he picked himself up and charged at Justice Warrior with all his might.
He knew there was no way he could defeat Justice Warrior with the severity of injuries he sustained.
In order to have a chance at winning, he had to make use of a dirty trick.
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