Chapter 332

The mayor listened to Leitao’s words and nodded slightly. While a hint of lingering fear remained in his expression, it was outweighed by his gratitude and trust toward Leitao and Yi Guang. He looked at the courtyard, still scarred by the smoke of battle, and opened his mouth as if to speak, but stopped himself. Yi Guang frowned as he checked his gear. Though he hadn't been wounded in the recent fight, the intensity of the struggle had left him physically and mentally exhausted. He looked at Leitao and said, "Captain, I can't stand that we just let Uesugi Kazuya get away like that." Leitao patted Yi Guang on the shoulder and comforted him, "Let’s secure the document first; he won't get far. Our priority now is to guard this 'treasure' safely." The night grew deeper, and the air was thick with the smell of gunpowder and blood. The members of the Netherworld team patrolled the perimeter of the courtyard, vigilant against any suspicious movement. Meanwhile, Leitao and Yi Guang remained in the study, carefully examining the packaging of the document. They tried to find clues about its contents on the seemingly ordinary kraft paper envelope, but other than the striking official seal of the Ministry of National Defense, they found nothing.