Chapter 77
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The Dark Shadow was an ancient organization, practicing various strange sorceries and assassination techniques, with its headquarters located in England.
Outside the perimeter of the Dark Shadow headquarters stood thousands of soldiers exuding an aura of battle-readiness. Fully armed, each wore tactical helmets that shielded all but their icy eyes. Adorning their black combat suits were patterns of intersecting swords and shields. These were Vincent's Knights, veterans of many campaigns under his command upon his return to M City.
Vincent lifted his head, surveying the looming structure before him.
Beside him, Galahad spoke respectfully, "My lord, the Knights are assembled and ready."
Vincent nodded. "Good. Have you gathered all the intelligence on the Dark Shadow?"
Galahad affirmed, "The Dark Shadow has significantly weakened. It's now more of a fringe organization, with around three thousand members and a few hundred leaders."
Vincent declared, "Today, your mission is to eliminate the Dark Shadow."
Galahad nodded in agreement and signaled. Instantly, the entire force of the Knights surrounded the Dark Shadow headquarters.
Inside, Dominic Truman, leader of the Dark Shadow, sat at the main seat in the hall. He observed those present and inquired, "Has Ryan not returned yet?"
An elder stepped forward respectfully, "He was tasked to investigate Maxwell's murder in M City; he should return today." Dominic nodded. Ryan was his prized student, a leader among the younger generation of the Dark Shadow. A mere city like M City couldn't pose a challenge to him.
With this thought, Dominic began, "Once Ryan returns, have him see me immediately..."
Before Dominic could finish, a Dark Shadow member was sent flying into the hall with a tremendous crash.
Everyone's expressions turned grave as they stood up. Dominic thundered, "What's going on?"
The member of the Dark Shadow raised his head and weakly said, "Commander, urgent situation! Someone is attacking!" All of a sudden, blood gushed from his mouth, and he collapsed lifelessly on the ground.
"How dare they provoke the Dark Shadow! Do they seek death?"
"Even Satan wouldn't dare cross paths with the Dark Shadow!" "Let's go! Let's find out who dares to challenge us!" The hall erupted with anger and humiliation. Elders and leaders stood, their faces filled with fury.
Dominic's face darkened. He spoke icily, "Let's go. We need to see this for ourselves." Someone had dared to provoke the Dark Shadow headquarters, and it filled him with rage.
With that, he led all the elders out of the hall.
Outside the hall, the surroundings of the Dark Shadow headquarters had turned into a scene of hell itself.
A large group of strangers were mercilessly slaughtering Dark Shadow members. These strangers were formidable, striking with deadly precision.
Despite the Dark Shadow members' efforts to resist, they failed, clearly outmatched. Bodies lay strewn across the ground, almost all belonging to Dark Shadow members.
Dominic and his associates watched with fury and disbelief. These attackers clearly aimed to annihilate the Dark Shadow.
At that moment, Vincent entered with Galahad and sixty Knights by his side.
Dominic, seeing Vincent and his people, bellowed, "Who are you people? Why are you killing our Dark Shadow members?"
Galahad brought over a chair, and Vincent sat down calmly, saying, "Your Dark Shadow member, Ryan, attempted to assassinate my daughter. Today, I've come to eliminate the Dark Shadow."
Dominic looked perplexed. "You've seen Ryan?"
Vincent replied coolly, "Indeed. After today, the Dark Shadow will be nothing but history."
Dominic couldn't believe it. 'Who was this terrifying figure in M City? Why did he want to destroy the Dark Shadow? What powerful figure had Ryan provoked?'
With a grim thud, a box fell in front of Dominic.
It shattered, revealing Ryan's severed head with widened eyes in terror.
Dominic's eyes turned bloodshot at the sight of Ryan's head. He never thought his favorite student had died at Vincent's hands.
Glaring at Vincent, Dominic roared, "I will kill all of you! All Dark Shadow members, obey my command—kill them all!" At Dominic's command, hundreds of elders and leaders surged toward Vincent.
At the same time, Galahad and the Knights charged forward as well, the two sides displaying a violent fighting. The Dark Shadow elders and leaders were fierce fighters, but Vincent's sixty Knights operated like killing machines.
With cold and emotionless eyes, the sixty Knights coordinated swiftly, systematically cutting down their opponents. Screams echoed, marking the deaths of Dark Shadow members one after another.
Witnessing this, Dominic's expression changed drastically. His face filled with incredulity, he exclaimed, "Round Table Knights?"
Locking eyes with Vincent, Dominic demanded, "Who the hell are you?"
Vincent lit a cigarette, took a drag, and replied casually, "A dying man doesn't need to know my identity."
Dominic flushed with anger. It was the first time he had met someone as arrogant and brazen as Vincent.
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