Can't I develop my own character?

Concentrate in the dark night!

Murder and arson!

"Hurry! Follow me! We must wipe out the Earth Dragon Gang today!"

A leader of the Dihuo Gang shouted.

The Dilong Gang is a united force of gangs in South City. To counter the expansion of the Dihuo Gang, they formed a so-called "gang alliance." And the name they chose was unfortunate: "Dilong." "Dihuo, you're calling me Dilong. Isn't that a sign of trouble? Who else should I do?

In the dark night, 'Xia Li', wearing a black windbreaker, used the rooftop environment to hurry along, moving forward with the team.

She was the one who made the plan for this attack. If it weren't for the rescue of the princess, the South City District would have been taken over by the Dihuo Gang long ago.

Before the attack, they had already figured out the stronghold of the Dilong Gang. They advanced in the dark and after entering the South City District, the team began to split into several groups and each headed towards the stronghold they were responsible for.

'Xia Li' naturally attacked the headquarters of the Earth Dragon Gang. After about half an hour, a team of nearly a hundred people stopped in the alley and observed a large villa with lights on in the distance.

"Boss, they should all be here. I heard the leaders of the Earth Dragon Gang are having a party tonight to have sex with prostitutes...er, a party. Perfect time to bust them all!"

'Xia Li' stood on the roof, arms folded across her chest: "Go up."

The people from the Dihuo Gang came up.

The Axe Brigade rushed forward and chopped down anyone they saw, killing their way from the gate all the way into the villa. Only then did the people from the Earth Dragon Gang react, and a fierce gunfight began.

There were hundreds of people inside and outside this big villa, and many of them were armed. Unfortunately, they were caught off guard by the Dihuo Gang. When they rushed into the hall, the guns of the leaders on the opposite side were still under pressure. One of them raised his knife and killed the other side permanently.

"Uhhhhhhhhh!! Oh...oh my!!"

"Fuck them! They're from the Dihuo Gang, kill them all!"

When 'Xia Li' walked into the villa, it looked like a hell. She raised her hand, and a line of blood cut through like a sharp knife. Heads fell one after another and hit the ground with their eyes wide open.

A level 29 Blood Knight, with his blood control ability, can easily deal with these ordinary people.

However, what surprised Xia Li was that the leader of the Earth Dragon Gang was actually a "half-step" transcendent, that is, someone who had taken the potion but had no profession.

No wonder he could become the boss of the gang alliance, but unfortunately his strength is not enough in front of 'Xia Li'.

In less than half an hour, the battle in the villa was over. There were corpses and blood everywhere. 'Xia Li' ordered people to move away all the valuables, kill and rob everyone, and finally drew a big circle on the ground as a sacrificial formation, then set fire to the villa and retreated.

Although it was a gang fight, it would be better to put the blame on the pagans. 'Xia Li' had also studied this formation, and it was the same one used in Cazorla Prison.

...

The Dihuo Gang acted very quickly. They fought back and forth in the South City District in one night, wiped out all the strongholds of the Dilong Gang, and killed everyone they could.

In one night, more than a dozen strongholds, hundreds of people, and the dark underground of Berman City turned into a river of blood!

Early the next morning, the news of the Dilong Gang's demise spread throughout the city. The Administrative Bureau was dispatched urgently to investigate, analyze, and collect evidence. Finally, the South City Branch concluded that "it was done by pagans."

Jonathan started cursing when he heard this. Even if he hadn't been to the scene, he knew it was impossible. There were more than a dozen strongholds. Your pagans had to use separate stoves for sacrifices. The Outer Gods would eat one and then the other, right?

"It was definitely done by the gang! And it was the one from East City District before!" Because the incident had such a huge impact and too many people died, Jonathan first contacted Ryan, hoping to suppress public opinion from the municipal government and let those news organizations stop immediately.

Ryan said, "Old leader, I'll handle the news, but I also need your help with something."

"What's the matter? Tell me."

"Stop investigating the mafia."

"Ok?"

Jonathan was stunned. "Boy, don't tell me this has something to do with you?"

"I guess so." Ryan didn't hide it. "I plan to integrate the gang forces in Berman City and control all the industrial chains they are involved in. On the one hand, gangs are impossible to eliminate. We have been sheriffs for so long, we all know this, right? Since we can't eliminate them, we might as well integrate them and use them for our own benefit. Look at the Dihuo Gang this time, they also helped save the princess."

Jonathan was silent. He knew it when he saw the people from the Dihuo Gang, but he just never asked Ryan.

"On the other hand, the mafia's industries are all gray areas. They're not easy to do openly, but there are always people who do it, and we can't stop them."

"So you want to take all the profits?"

"Yes, if we can control these industrial chains, we can at least make them operate in a relatively reasonable and fair manner, right? After all, the people involved in those jobs sometimes don't even have basic protections."

Jonathan was silent for a moment.

The sizzling sound of burning tobacco came from the phone. After a while, he said, "Ryan, I don't object to you doing this, but it's best not to think about holding all the benefits in your hands. This piece of cake is too big. Only by eating the meat and leaving some soup can you last long."

"I understand. Clear waters have few fish." Ryan said with a smile. "There has to be a few hated nobles and officials. Otherwise, how can we show our good qualities?"

"You kid...how come you know so many crooked ways at such a young age?"

“It’s all thanks to the leaders’ good teaching.”

"???"

Jonathan choked on the smoke and almost couldn't catch his breath. When the hell did I ever teach you this???

"Alright, alright, I know how to handle this. You should also be tactful and careful. Those gangsters are not that simple. Be careful not to get tricked by them. Especially that underground emperor. It's Xia Li, right? Be careful. People's hearts are hidden."

Ryan thought to himself, "Charlie is so devoted to me, and as my second wife, I feel at ease."

"Oh, by the way, your application for the position in Fire Covenant has been approved. From now on, you will be the deputy captain of Berman City and promoted to a second-level investigator." Jonathan said.

"Oh? Is it going so smoothly?"

"You're already the mayor, so what's wrong with being a deputy captain?"

Jonathan had wanted to apply for Ryan a long time ago, but the latter's extraordinary level had never been broken through. It was only because of the position of mayor that it was easier for him to do so. The Fire Chaser Headquarters was also very clear that Casradi now valued Ryan, so they had to leave a glimmer of hope... What if Casradi really became the emperor?

But speaking of this, Jonathan felt a little puzzled. He originally thought that Ryan would advance in half a month at most, but he hasn't advanced yet.

"You kid, you're not going to use your Soul Jade and mine to buy things, are you?"

"Well, not really." Ryan laughed awkwardly, "I only gave some to Charlie for her training. You know, extraordinary people are not interested in money."

"No wonder, I was wondering why you were so slow in cultivation..." Jonathan thought for a moment and said, "I'll give Xia Li her share of cultivation resources from now on. You keep yours for yourself. What kind of person are you? You don't even have enough for your own cultivation, but you give it to others. If you run out of Soul Jades, don't you come to me for help?"

Ryan thought to himself, old leader, you must be much poorer than me, I'm really embarrassed.

Although he felt a little reluctant, Ryan could only say this, otherwise he couldn't explain why he hadn't been able to advance.

Actually, Ryan himself didn't know the truth about this matter. Anyway, he had been absorbing soul jades, and he could absorb them all the time. The amount was almost comparable to the advancement of a third-level extraordinary person... Alas~ What's going on?

But Ryan is not worried. Slow advancement is a good thing. It means that there are a lot of professions, which is awesome!

Anyway, he now has character cards to use, so he doesn't have to worry about strength issues.

"Hey, did you hear that, kid? I'll have Jack send you some resources later."

"Oh, okay, I heard that. Thank you for your concern, leader."

Let the old leader suffer a little, and then find a way to compensate him later.

...

in the afternoon.

The South City gang incident was suppressed by an invisible hand. All major news reports withdrew the news and used their territory to praise the greatness of Her Royal Highness the Princess and the Mayor.

It’s good to have rights.

Ryan sighed in his heart, no wonder so many news in his previous life disappeared inexplicably. He now holds great power and can give 404 to anyone he wants.

"Speaking of which, the people from the Gilded Group should be here soon."

According to the time given by Jack, the Gilded Group should arrive in Berman City around six o'clock in the afternoon. Ryan has already informed Larkin, who has done many transactions with the Gilded Group and is very familiar with the process.

At five o'clock, Ryan was about to pack up and go to find Jack after get off work, but Bloody Clothes suddenly brought him a shocking piece of news -

"Sir, it's not good!"

The western border of the empire was suddenly attacked by the Western Barbarian Army. Grand Duke Maganna led his troops to attack, but was accidentally tricked. The six thousand Iron Blood Legion was defeated and the Grand Duke was in danger, his life or death was unknown!

Ryan was confused.

"Oh my God, my Grand Duke!!!"

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Chapter 70 Grand Duke! My Grand Duke! Pacing, Crying, and Rolling [6k5]

Something happened to Maganna?

Ryan had never thought of this possibility, because according to the information he had read in his previous life, this white-haired dwarf was only brought down by the player and taken into his lap in the later stage of the Augustus plot.

With the opponent's strength, he would be a late-stage boss in the Augustus Empire. How could he be defeated so easily?

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

"It's true, sir." Xueyi looked a little shocked. "I don't want to believe it, but Captain Gluck received the latest news. The Western Barbarians designed to lure the Grand Duke and set an ambush in the Kalla Mountains. The 6,000 men led by the Grand Duke were almost wiped out... Whew~"

Even this cold-blooded killer experienced strong emotional fluctuations. She clenched her fists involuntarily and her body was shaking.

To them, Maganna was the "god" of the Iron Blood Legion, invincible. Xueyi was even more unwilling to believe that it was true than Ryan.

"Calm down, Xueyi. The news was passed on by others and may not be what we think." Ryan pressed his hand, signaling Xueyi not to be impulsive.

Acting impulsively won't solve the problem.

Ryan certainly didn't want anything to happen to Maganna. After all, the situation here had finally shown signs of stabilization. If Maganna died, the empire would be in chaos.

Putting aside other things, just in the southern territory, the lurking traitors will definitely cause trouble, and the Kingdom of Caint is also eyeing them covetously. Can they let go of such a good opportunity?

Damn it, how could this happen!

"Haven't the Western Barbarians been constantly being suppressed by you? Why are they suddenly launching a large-scale attack? And are they able to win?" Ryan asked doubtfully. "What did the person who brought back the news say?"

Xueyi shook his head. "Gluck didn't get any specific battle reports, but the Western Barbarians are indeed brave and skilled in battle. They're just technologically backward."

In Xueyi's opinion, the Western Barbarian Army is stronger than the armies of most aristocratic territories within the empire.

"And then? What's going to happen next in the Western Territory?"

"Lord Creed is gathering men to search for the Grand Duke's whereabouts, but the Western Barbarian Army's offensive momentum is too fierce, and the Iron Blood Army is short-handed. He asked us to return to the territory immediately."

"Let you go back?"

Ryan's heart skipped a beat.

The Iron Blood Legion has just replenished 2,000 people and is now stationed in Berman City. This is his greatest armed reliance.

Before the Berman City Army was established, only the Iron Blood Legion had sufficient deterrent power.

Once they are gone, the previous attackers will surely return.

...Wait, isn't this too much of a coincidence?

"Did Creed ask you to go back?" Ryan had a strange expression on his face.

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"No...it's okay."

Ryan remembered that Magna had just said that Creed was a little weird. In addition, the recent actions in Berman City have been bypassing Creed. He suspected that this guy's identity as an insider had been confirmed.

This wave might be the enemy's doing. Otherwise, with the bravery of the Grand Duke, how could he fail at the hands of the tiny Western barbarians?

However, this matter has a serious impact. Now that Creed is in power, he cannot easily tell others.

"Xueyi, what's the situation with Gluck now?"

"The captain is making preparations. He plans to return to Childe overnight."

Child is the main city of Maganna's territory.

"Notify him and tell him not to rush back."

Xueyi frowned: "Why? My lord, are you worried that the Legion will leave and Berman City will be deserted?"

"That's one aspect, but I feel there's something wrong with this."

"what is the problem?"

"We'll talk about this later. Just follow the orders. The Grand Duke has given me command. No one can act without my order."

Ryan's tone left no room for doubt.

He was worried that these loyal ministers would not be able to control themselves. If this was really a trap set by Creed, then these two thousand people might be the last hope for a comeback.

Seeing Xue Yi's silence, Ryan's tone slowed down and he said, "Have you ever thought about what to do if there's a problem with this? Acting rashly without any clear intelligence is a taboo in military operations. And I believe that with the Grand Duke's strength, everything will be fine."

"To put it another way, if the situation is really that urgent, you won't be able to make it back to Childe in time. On the other hand, if you don't go back, you can still provide a safety net for the Grand Duke. Do you understand?"