This man is ridiculous! All I did was follow him, but now he wants me to end my life after he found out. Even a devil isn't as vicious as him!
The man in black quickly pulled out his identity card, explaining, “I am a security officer from Corleon's Ministry of Sacred, acting as an inspector here. I am currently keeping tabs on the martial artists here. You are not the only person I'm targeting.”
“Why do you have to monitor us?” Zeke asked out of curiosity.
“Every year, many martial artists would travel here during this period. Some of them will try to steal Fortuna. However, Fortuna is a shared asset across Eurasia, and no matter how little, we will not allow individuals to own it privately. As security officers, we have to monitor the martial artists. If they act suspiciously, we would have to catch them. As I noticed how strong your powers were earlier, I decided to tail you.”
The lengthy explanation took Zeke by surprise.
The people at the Ministry of Sacred are doing the right thing.
Nodding his head, Zeke responded, “Oh, since that is the case, I shall let you off. Please continue with your duties.”
Then, he was ready to get out of the car.
“Hold on,” the man stopped Zeke in his tracks. “I need to register your identity. According to the rules set by the Ministry of Sacred, Grand Masters will have to register their names. Judging from the energy you expelled earlier, you have to be a Grand Master at the very least.”
Nodding his head thoughtfully, Zeke complied. “Since those are the rules, I shall do my part to abide by it.”
The security officer quickly took a pen and paper from his pocket and passed it to Zeke.
Yet, instead of reaching out to take the writing materials from him, Zeke used a wave of energy to control the pen, writing his name down on the piece of paper without actually using his hands.
At that sight, the other man felt goosebumps all over his body as he got frightened.
His eyeballs almost popped out from their sockets.
Oh my gosh. Am I imagining things? Did that guy use his mind to control the pen? Who the hell is he?
Millions of questions filled the man's brain.
Wait, that's not right. That guy used his energy! Only King Class warriors could wield such power. Therefore, he must be one. There are only a handful of King Class warriors in Eurasia. Who is he?
Immediately, the man looked at the name scribbled on the paper.
It read Zeke.
Zeke! Isn't he the Great Marshall? Holy s***!
His heart felt like it was about to jump out from his chest as he stammered, “A-Are you... t-the Great Marshal?”
Zeke nodded his head slightly in acknowledgment.
Oh my gosh!
Instinctively, the security officer broke out in a cold sweat and wanted to kneel before Zeke.
Anyhow, the car had limited space for him to get on his knees.
Therefore, he could only get out of his car to kneel before Zeke. Yet, the latter grabbed hold of his arms to stop him.
Zeke warned, “I came here in secret, so you cannot leak it. If anyone else finds out about my presence here, you will be guilty of leaking the country's secrets and will be punished by death.”
The security officer nodded his head fervently and agreed to it.
Then, Zeke got out of the car, leaving the other man sitting in the car in a daze, shaking and covered in a cold sweat.
Hours ago, he would never imagine being in such proximity and contact with Great Marshall.
He could die without regrets now.
Moments later, Zeke returned to the drink stand.
Unfortunately, his wife and daughter were no longer there.
Oh no!
Zeke's heart started racing.
Was it a trick earlier to lure me away from them? Did someone take the opportunity to abduct Lacey and Missy?
He scanned the crowd anxiously.
Fortunately, he caught sight of Lacey's and Missy's figures near the administrator's office.
Lacey was talking to a glamorously-dressed woman.
Feeling relieved, Zeke quickly made his way over to them and picked up Missy in his arms.
“Lacey, why did you come here?” There was a hint of disapproval in his voice.
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