The next moment, an arm was cleanly severed at the shoulder and fell to the ground, blood gushing like a fountain from the stump.
"Ah..." Harry Lewis let out a hysterical scream.
"Commander, many of the people below have offended you. Please be generous, Commander Gardner!" After putting away his sword, Clay Yates bowed deeply to Billy.
"Inspector Yates, why did you hurt me?" Harry Lewis shouted loudly with a puzzled look on his face after catching his breath.
"If you don't shut up, I'll kill you right here. Believe it or not?" Clay Yates said fiercely and without hesitation.
"Why, me..." Harry Lewis responded loudly.
"Harry, shut up!" Alexander Hall angrily rebuked, "He's saving you!"
Alexander was well aware of Clay Yates's intention – cutting off Harry Lewis' arm was indeed a move to save him. Otherwise, things would get worse if he was taken away by people from SHADOW.
"Commander Gardner, do you think this will work?" Alexander Hall turned around and asked Billy.
"Go away!" Billy waved his hand. "Go back and tell the people above you, we don't have any wanted criminal here, only an honored elder! If there is a similar incident again in the future, all of you from the special patrol squadron will be on SHADOW's wanted list and will be arrested and brought to justice!"
"I will definitely convey the message!" Alexander Hall nodded quickly after taking another deep breath. Afterward, leading the group of Special Patrolmen, they turned around and left. Harry Lewis, his face contorted in pain, picked up his severed limb from the ground and followed behind.
"Remind Azure Fang and the other three people to be careful in everything recently. If there is any abnormal situation, call me immediately!" After the group left, Billy turned to Judge and gave instructions.
"Yes!" Judge nodded vigorously.
"What about Ebony Lord?" Billy continued to ask.
"He has been practicing and stabilizing his cultivation these past few days!" Judge responded.
"Tell him to stay put here and not go anywhere recently." Billy continued to explain.
"Yes!" The judge nodded again.
The second morning.
After Billy sent Tasha off, he had just returned home when his phone rang. He looked at the incoming number and was slightly surprised.
"Rakshasa, is something the matter?" Billy asked as he pressed the answer button.
"Commander Gardner, I have important news to report!" Rakshasa's voice sounded slightly anxious.
"Speak!"
"I just received some news!" Rakshasa took a deep breath before continuing. "Two days ago, Ebon Gate, the fourth-ranked force in Place of Darkness, gathered all their members above the rank of battle commander and sent them to Glavale in batches."
"Ethereal Scribe, their gate master, personally led the way. They must be looking for you in Ozin, Glavale!"
"Ebon Gate? What's their purpose?" asked Billy. Although he had heard of Ebon Gate before, he had never dealt with them and didn't know why they were looking for him.
"Place of Darkness has sent more people again." Billy introduced them both to the situation afterwards.
"Dang! Another group of fearless ones came again." Judge said in a deep voice.
"The other side has quite an impressive lineup." Casey had an expression that suggested he was thinking about something deeply
"If we engage in direct battle with them it won't pose much threat, but I'm worried they'll use diversionary tactics and catch us off guard."
"Mhm!" Billy nodded slightly. He had naturally already considered this.
According to Rakshasa's words, there were at least ten or more powerhouses of the rank of Battle God coming from Ebon Gate this time. If they chose to attack him simultaneously, he alone could deal with these small fries. However, the other side clearly wouldn't be foolish enough to do that. Billy's reputation had spread throughout the Place of Darkness, and people from that realm were well aware that his strength was at least at the level of an advanced-stage Warlord. To be cautious, they certainly wouldn't put all their eggs in one basket. If they dispersed a group of people among the crowd, using ordinary civilians as hostages, or targeted those around him, it would undoubtedly make him wary.
"Casey, first call Roderick Chasey. Have him notify the eastern district's people that if they encounter the enemy, don't obstruct them. Let them all in!" Billy continued after a brief moment of thought.
"Since they're so eager to visit Glavale, let them have their fill. Not a single one of them should leave this time!"
"Got it!" Casey nodded vigorously.
Though he still had concerns, he trusted Billy had a plan. His role was simply to follow orders.
"Also, there are a few more things. Both of you, go make arrangements!" Billy continued, turning his attention to the two.
"Understood!" both Casey and Judge perked up at Billy's words, nodding in unison.
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