Chapter 34 Sensation
Soon, a hint of dawn appeared on the horizon.
The sun slowly rose from below the horizon, illuminating the dark earth.
Last night, Larry went to the Three Great Families.
He killed the heads of the Three Great Families, carrying their heads to pay tribute to his grandfather and the fallen souls of the Bennett family.
And today was a day that would shake Sunset City and even the Five Districts.
The Free King's succession ceremony had not been officially announced, but this morning, news broke that the ceremony would be held at noon today at a military base in Sunset City.
This caused a huge uproar.
Countless people were still trying to get invitations when the official date was announced.
Immediately after, another bombshell news swept through Sunset City. "Good morning, viewers. This is the Sunset City news channel. Last night, the famous billionaire George was found dead at home, his head severed. James was also found dead at home, and David too. All three were found in the same manner, tied to chairs with their heads cut off.
"The authorities have already launched an investigation.
"Stay tuned to our channel for the latest updates."
This news caused a massive uproar.
What?
George, as the patriarch of the Johnson family, one of the Four Great Families, command a fortune in the billions.
James, as the patriarch of the Garcia family, one of the Four Great Families, also command a fortune in the billions.
David was alike.
Everyone was curious about what had happened.
The night before the Free King's succession ceremony, someone brutally killed three men, and these three were not ordinary people but the famous billionaires of Sunset City!
This was clearly a challenge to the Free King!
Everyone was discussing this matter.
Moreover, there was the recent death of Kevin, the head of the Hall family.
The heads of the Four Great Families of Sunset City were all dead. Was this a coincidence, or was someone doing this on purpose?
In City Hospital, Sunset City.
Roxanne was rushed to the hospital in time. Her severed hand had been reattached, but she would never be able to use it forcefully again.
Her face was wrapped in bandages as she lay on the hospital bed.
"Roxanne, something big has happened. The heads of the Johnson family, the Garcia family, and the Wilson family are all dead, all beheaded and tied to chairs," said an important member of the Hall family.
"What?" Upon hearing this, Roxanne trembled.
Dead?
Henry asked, "Roxanne, who exactly hurt you? Is this related to our dad's death? Is the person who killed the other three family heads the same person who hurt you?"
Roxanne's face turned pale with fear, and she quickly said, "Henry, quickly, lead the Hall family out of Sunset City, as far as possible, and never come back."
Henry was puzzled and asked, "Roxanne, what are you afraid of? Who is this person? Today is the Free King's succession ceremony, and yet he created such big news. This is clearly a challenge to the Free King. The Free King won't tolerate this."
"Don't ask, just listen to me and leave quickly, or the Hall family will face total destruction!" Roxanne was truly scared.
This was Black Dragon!
The Free King was nothing.
If the Free King dared to stand in the way, she believed the Free King would die too!
Henry was puzzled but nodded. "Alright, I'll immediately arrange for the family to leave, but what about you?"
Roxanne shook her head slightly. "It's no use. I've committed an unforgivable crime. No matter where I run, it won't help. Henry, just go, don't worry about me."
Roxanne knew who Black Dragon was.
This was someone who standed at the very top of the pyramid.
She had nowhere to hide.
She believed that no matter where she ran, Black Dragon would find her, and she would face dire consequences. But if she could find the Artwork of Moonlit, she might be able to atone for her sins, save her life, and even protect the Hall family.
Henry didn't understand why Roxanne was so afraid. But he knew that Roxanne must have figured out who killed their dad and that this person was also the one who killed the other family heads.
He couldn't help but think of one family.
The Bennett family!
The only family that had grudges with both the Hall family and the other three great families was the Bennett family, which was destroyed ten years ago.
He wisely didn't ask any more questions and left without another word.
Roxanne lay on the hospital bed, feeling utterly hopeless.
She had always wanted to bring the Hall family back to its peak.
Now she knew there was no hope. If the Hall family members could save their own lives, that would already be the best outcome in this misfortune.
"What a terrifying Black Dragon, truly intent on wiping out the Four Great Families. But it makes sense; anyone would find it hard to let go of the hatred from what happened ten years ago," Roxanne muttered in despair.
Meanwhile, at a military base.
The Free King was dressed in a battle uniform adorned with five stars.
"Free King, something happened last night. Several people were killed, and these people are..." a trusted subordinate of the Free King came to report the incident.
The Free King furrowed his brow. "Is Black Dragon doing that?"
"It should be Black Dragon. We found out that Black Dragon is the person Chloe rescued from the fire at the Bennett family ten years ago. His face was burned, and somehow he got a new face, ended up in Southwild, became a soldier, fought in battles, and in just ten years, earned countless merits, was awarded the title of Black Dragon, and now commands the million-strong Black Dragon Army."
Upon hearing this, the Free King was puzzled and asked, "What grudge does he have with the Four Great Families?"
"We found out that the destruction of the Bennett family ten years ago was closely related to the Hall family, and the fire at the Bennett family's residence also implicated the Four Great Families of Sunset City."
The Free King was deep in thought.
He had only known that Larry killed Frederick because Frederick had harmed Larry's wife, Chloe.
He hadn't realized that so much more was involved.
Chloe was the one who saved Larry ten years ago, and the Hall family was the main culprit in the destruction of the Bennett family.
"Free King, how should we handle this? Your succession ceremony is today, and Larry has caused such a commotion. If we don't give the public an explanation, it might affect your reputation!"
The Free King looked bitter. "An explanation? What explanation? Do you expect me to send an army to besiege Black Dragon? I don't have the courage for that. Report it to the higher-ups and see what they decide!"
"Yes."
"Wait..."
"Free King, is there anything else?"
"Never mind," the Free King thought for a moment and said, "Keep it under wraps for now. Find a scapegoat to take the blame for Larry."
"Free King, you need to think this through. Black Dragon submitted his resignation and returned to Sunset City for revenge. This is just the beginning; who knows how many more people from the Four Great Families will die in the future? You can cover it up once, but can you keep covering it up? This could cause a huge uproar, and if the higher-ups blame you, the responsibility..."
"Keep it under wraps."
The Free King took a deep breath.
Black Dragon was the commander of Southwild, with unparalleled command skills, unmatched strength, and extraordinary medical expertise!
He believed the higher-ups wouldn't make things difficult for Black Dragon. If he reported it, the higher-ups might suspect him of framing Black Dragon.
If that happened, he couldn't bear the consequences.
"Yes, I'll find a way to inform the media and give them an explanation." The Free King's trusted subordinate left.
The Free King continued to ponder, 'The higher-ups surely know Larry's background, yet they still allowed Larry to come to Sunset City and then transferred me here.
'What exactly are the higher-ups planning?' The Free King sighed deeply, unable to guess the higher-ups' intentions.
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