Chapter 6
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The entire SWAT team was stunned by what they had heard. They had received an emergency call from the hospital and had rushed over immediately. The command center had classified this as a Class A dangerous incident and ordered them to resolve it within twenty-four hours. Now, the suspect was right in front of them, but their chief was hastily instructing them to leave!
"Chief, what's going on? We came to arrest dangerous criminals. Why are you telling us to retreat?" The SWAT team captain glanced warily at Jonathan. His extensive experience told him that the man before him was extremely dangerous.
If Adrian had arrived just a few seconds later, he would have given the order to open fire!
"No! They're not dangerous criminals! Take your men and retreat immediately!" Adrian shouted and his heart was pounding. He was terrified that Jonathan might hold him accountable.
The government had issued strict orders: no one was to interfere with this matter, and especially not with these people. It was said that the military's highest command had directly issued these orders. This meant that Jonathan had to be an extraordinary figure.
"I'm sorry, sir! It's my fault for not communicating the order in time. I hope you won't make it difficult for them." As Adrian turned to Jonathan, a cold sweat ran down his face. He felt that if he had been even a moment late, the entire SWAT team would be meeting their end today.
Jonathan frowned slightly and glanced at Adrian. "I won't make it difficult for them, but remember, I don't want this to happen again. It interferes with my work and creates unnecessary trouble!"
Adrian's face twitched. He quickly saluted and nodded, "Yes, sir!"
Hiss! The sound of gasps filled the air.
Seeing Adrian's low demeanor towards Jonathan, the SWAT team members were stunned!
Everyone was thinking the same thing: who was this man? Even the police chief was treating him with such respect!
At that moment, several jeeps roared onto the scene. These were military vehicles driving in formation! Armed soldier and several high-ranking officers jumped out of jeeps and walked straight towards Jonathan.
Under the watchful eyes of the police, these high-ranking officers approached Jonathan and saluted. "General, the vehicle you requested is ready for departure at any time!"
Boom! The words were like a thunderclap.
'General?! Is this man a general?!' All the SWAT team members stared in horror. Some even started trembling. Just moments ago, they had pointed guns at a general!
"Sorry, I'm so sorry!" Adrian quickly apologized again.
Jonathan said impatiently, "Enough, I have things to do." With that, he walked past them, and no one dared to stop him.
After Jonathan left with the Thunderbolt Squad, Adrian let out a breath. His body was drenched in sweat.
"Chief, what exactly is going on?" The SWAT team captain bit the bullet and asked. For a general to be in Yonderville and with killings, this was no ordinary situation!
Adrian turned and slapped the team captain across the face. "i***t! Can't you see what's going on? It's beyond our jurisdiction. Keep your mouth shut!"
Then he continued, "Today, a serious car accident took place on Phoenix Avenue. You should go there, understand?"
The captain was even more puzzled. "Chief, that case has been investigated and concluded to be an accident. The injured is a little girl. What's the issue?"
"An accident?! Fine!" Adrian's eyes turned red with anger as he shook his head. "Let me tell you, this wasn't an accident but a deliberate murder! And that little girl is the daughter of the general you just met! Now tell me, are you trying to get yourself killed?"
What? The minds of everyone reeled. Someone had dared to murder a general's daughter!
The SWAT team captain's palms were sweaty. He had led the investigation into the accident himself, and now... This was a miss of duty!
Adrian shouted, "Hurry up and investigate this thoroughly! This is an order from above! If you don't want to start an administrative leave from today, you'd better move quickly!"
"Yes, Chief!" The SWAT team captain saluted.
"Wait!" Adrian waved his hand, "Never mind! This matter is no longer ours to handle! Remember, whatever happens, pretend you know nothing! Even if the sky falls, there are people above to decide. Just manage your subordinates!"
With that, Adrian got into the police car and left. He left a team behind to secure the perimeter of the villa.
Meanwhile, not long after Jonathan left the villa, a subordinate quickly handed him a phone, "General, a message from the high command."
Jonathan frowned slightly, took the phone, and heard a familiar elderly voice from the other end. "Jonathan, do you know what you're doing? You've defied military orders, mobilized so many troops, and ruined the military review. The military is holding you accountable! Recall your men now! We've learned about the situation in Yonderville. We're sending FBI agents there. You are to stay put and go nowhere!"
Jonathan's eyes reddened. "No, I can't! I have to go! You don't know how my daughter cried out for me! She was covered in blood. She was about to die! If she were your child, could you stay calm?"
Jonathan's voice grew louder, "She's my daughter, my own flesh and blood! For the past five years, I never knew I had a daughter! I feel guilty! I must protect her and Olivia! If my rank prevents me from doing this, then I am no longer a general of Novaria from now. I'm just an ordinary citizen. I will destroy the Roberts family! Anyone who stands in my way is my enemy!"
Jonathan hung up the phone. His face was grim, and an overwhelming murderous aura enveloped him as he stepped into the jeep. "From now on, I am no longer a five-star general! If any of you do not wish to follow me, you may leave!"
"General, we'll follow you to the gates of hell!" The Thunderbolt Squad members shouted in unison.
They had fought alongside Jonathan on the battlefield. They were loyal to him to the death. They understood the depth of Jonathan's hatred, but they were unwilling to see him give up the honor of being a five-star general. This was a rare and prestigious title, symbolizing the greatest hero of the era and an icon of Novaria!
One of the Thunderbolt Squad members couldn't help but ask, "But, have you really thought this through? Are you really going to give up..."
"No need to say more. Let's go to Platinum Hotel!" Jonathan shook his head, his eyes fixed ahead.
'Olivia, I'm back! I can give up anything for you! No one can take you away from me! Nobody can hurt you!'
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