Chapter 2: Disdain
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It was five in the evening, and the setting sun painted the entire skyline in shades of red.
Slozand International Airport.
A plane roared in from the northern horizon, landing on the airport runway.
Jonathan, already clad in a sharp suit, had a cold expression as he stepped out of the cabin.
"Two years... 753 days." He looked up at the sky, and under his jet-black hair, a trace of sorrowful reminiscence flickered in his pupils:
Jonathan reached out and touched the bullet pendant hanging from his chest...
This bullet was taken from the forehead of that woman.
This bullet took away her life. It also took away the most outstanding Weapons and Engineering Doctor of Harthaus Academy of Science!
Two years ago, Pamela's body was hung on the Great Wall... her military uniform riddled with holes, soaked in blood.
She was cruelly murdered by the the Erebus Apostle.
When Jonathan found her, he used trembling hands to piece her body back together!
This brutal act not only erased a Weapons and Engineering Doctor from Harthaus but also challenged the iron-blooded spirit of Harthaus!
Jonathan kept this bullet hanging on his chest.
That night in the courtyard, the silhouette elongated by the moonlight...
Childhood sweethearts, but ultimately separated by fate.
Jonathan would never forget her silver-bell-like laughter. Her voice echoed in his mind, becoming his only conviction in these two years.
The debt must be repaid, and the oath will not be broken!
For two whole years, he never forgot the bullet on his chest!
Slaughtering Peace Island, hunting the the Erebus Apostle!
"Pamela, I will slaughter every angel of the 'book,' exterminate every 'book' organization in the world! I will tear off the wings of book angels, use the blood of demonic angels to mourn your soul!"
"Your... Excellency!" At this moment, Colonel Athena trembled as she approached from the back of the cabin. She carefully handed a stack of documents to Jonathan.
"These are key figures in the mission! The organization investigated, and the target book wants to deal with is her! President of Bert Group, Grace Bert! Getting close to her will lead us to the the Erebus Apostle!"
Jonathan's eyes were cold as he slowly accepted the mission documents.
"Your Excellency, in addition, the commander has already dispatched three squads of special forces, waiting below for your orders. If you need to go to the military base and meet them, however, they are a bunch of unruly characters and might need some intimidation," Athena continued from behind.
However, Jonathan's voice remained indifferent, only replying with a few words, "No need. I am enough alone to kill the the Erebus Apostle."
Athena hesitated to speak. Although Jonathan's words were still arrogant this time, she gradually believed him because of the strong impression he left at the prison gate.
...
At the same time, elite soldiers from several special forces were waiting in the training ground for the mysterious figure.
Due to Jonathan's mysterious identity, even the leaders of the special forces rarely knew who he was.
This mission was special, and the leader to command their three special forces units wasn't announced in advance.
"Hmph, I don't know who will come to lead our three special forces units in our action. We are all top in various military forces. Unless the war god-like instructor comes over, otherwise, I won't accept anyone!"
"Exactly, if he doesn't show some skills and let us know their strength, trying to lead us on a mission won't work!"
These members of the special forces were unruly; not just anyone could lead them.
At this moment, the helicopter was approaching, almost reaching the airspace above them.
These people looked on with disdain, wondering who this mysterious figure was and whether he had any real abilities. Moreover, they were considering how to provoke and embarrass him, making him look bad.
...
On the helicopter, Athena also saw the elite soldiers below waiting for their mysterious leader. She expressed some concern, "The three squads do not coordinate with each other. There might be some opinions about you pushing in to lead. If there's any clash, please don't take it to heart, Your Excellency."
Jonathan glanced down and said, "They are all like ants, utterly useless. Just keep watch outside, no need to be a burden following me around!"
With that, he suddenly leaped into the air, jumping from the cabin stairs door at a height of a hundred meters!
Athena exclaimed, her expression changing drastically. If a living person was plummeting from a hundred meters above, without a parachute,the consequences would be unimaginable!
"Don't, you don't have a parachute. You'll die from the fall!" Athena shouted loudly.
However, it was too late. Jonathan leaped directly from the cabin stairs door a hundred meters high.
The soldiers down there are all dumbfounded.
Oh, my God. What's going on?
'Boom.' A loud noise.
The ground cracked, and dust filled the air.
The surrounding special forces were shaken and stumbled.
Meanwhile, Jonathan, in his sharp suit, slowly stood up from the ground and walked out of the smoke.
Step by step, he headed towards the airport...
He didn't even spare a glance at these people, considering them too low-class, only fit for peripheral tasks.
To kill the the Erebus Apostle's expert, he, the Death Lord, alone was sufficient!
...
Night, six in the evening.
At the entrance of the Sheraton Hotel, a variety of cars lined up, forming a grand luxury car exhibition.
Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, Maybach...
Tonight, a new drug product release banquet hosted by Bert Group's heiress was being held inside the Sheraton Hotel.
Business elites gathered, and celebrities mingled.
At this moment, a low roar of engines suddenly echoed.
A black Maserati screeched to a halt in front of the hotel porch.
Jonathan, in a tailcoat suit, had a cold expression as he stepped out of the car.
At this moment, he seemed to transform into a distinguished gentleman of high society. His inborn temperament made him blend seamlessly with this evening event, without a hint of flaw.
This was an exclusive dinner and product launch, requiring an entrance VIP card. Jonathan had prepared everything and presented his VIP card.
He passed through the entrance check.
With a gentlemanly demeanor, he walked into the hotel...
Sheraton Hotel, banquet hall.
Dozens of banquet tables were set up, and various celebrities and wealthy socialites had already taken their seats.
Tonight, it was a grand pharmaceutical product release, stirring the entire Harthaus pharmaceutical business. It was even expected to cause unprecedented ripples in the international pharmaceutical industry.
Grace Bert, the youngest CEO ever of Bert Pharmaceuticalss and the heiress of Bert Group, wore a silver gown, her dark hair coiled into a bun, exuding a noble and charming aura.
As the protagonist of tonight's banquet, she took the stage to personally announce the latest research achievements of Bert Pharmaceuticalss.
With a microphone in her delicate hands, Grace stepped gracefully onto the stage.
As she took the stage, the gaze of hundreds of people in the banquet hall converged on her.
Grace, the youngest female CEO of Bert Pharmaceuticalss, the heiress of Bert Group, a young woman who had already taken control of the core of the pharmaceutical industry. Such a woman made everyone look up to her.
Jonathan, in a sharp suit with indifferent eyes, moved through the banquet hall. His gaze swept over the identities of every guest in the room.
He paid no attention to the female CEO on the stage. The only thing he cared about was the killer from the the Erebus Apostle.
Jonathan assessed every corner of the room, but he didn't spot any suspicious figures.
On the stage, Grace, with her eyes shining, began her speech as the protagonist of the banquet.
"Welcome, everyone, to tonight's Bert Pharmaceuticalss new product launch."
Grace, dressed in a silver gown, stood in the center of the platform, like a star in the sky, delivering her magnetic speech.
Applause erupted in the hall!
Grace's beautiful eyes sparkled, and she paused, announcing in a magnetic voice, "Next, on behalf of Bert Pharmaceuticalss Limited, I will present our latest developed flu suppressant medication — Neocon Relief Capsule."
The entire banquet hall dimmed, and spotlights illuminated the stage.
All the guests turned their eager eyes to the stage.
Grace stood on the platform, her magnetic voice introducing the latest pharmaceutical product development.
"Neocon adopts an entirely new patented formula, eliminating the original PPA component and replacing it with pseudoephedrine hydrochloride as the main ingredient..."
In the audience below, all the guests held their breath, their gazes eagerly focused on the large screen, anticipating what comes next.
Everyone understood the efficacy and profit margin of this pharmaceutical product. It would be a patent technology that would overturn the entire pharmaceutical industry!
The guests looked on with great anticipation.
Meanwhile, Jonathan, with icy eyes, surveyed the surroundings.
Vigilant about the situation.
For some reason.
There was no abnormality in the venue.
However, he sensed a faint, lingering scent of blood in the air.
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