Chapter 819

Chapter 819: Alien Bugs

Nearly three hundred armed personnel gathered, resembling a small army, each sporting a malicious smile, as if they were sizing up Lin Mo and the two agents like they were Little Chicken, clearly confident about capturing them and Bob’s family.

A dozen armed personnel rushed out from the encirclement, surrounding the business van and dragging Bob’s family down from the vehicle while pointing guns at them, constantly issuing threats.

Their movements were swift and skillful, clearly professional, indicating this wasn’t their first time.

Once again confronting guns at point-blank range, Bob and his family huddled outside the vehicle, screaming and crying in fear.

The attackers were clever, knowing to use hostages as leverage, putting Lin Mo and the two agents in a situation where they hesitated to act.

From the moment the encirclement formed until Bob’s family was taken as hostages, the Dragon Knight did not make a single reckless move.

This was because, at that very moment, beams from at least ten laser-guided points locked onto essential areas of his body, with two of them focusing on his forehead and the back of his head.

Clearly, the attackers had come prepared; if they were to strike, they would leave no openings or chances.

If anyone had seen the gangsters covering the lawn last night and the police lying unconscious on the ground now, even the dullest person would realize that this Chinese man had extraordinary Kung Fu; perhaps even Bruce Lee would pale in comparison.

“Ah, welcome, my guests. Allow me to introduce myself. You can call me Zeger!”

An East Asian youth with black hair and eyes walked out from among the armed personnel, exuding a haughty demeanor as he confidently assessed Lin Mo and the others. Then he continued, “I believe you’ve guessed my identity. That’s right, I am Zeger, the head of Tiger Energy, or you may also refer to me as Koizumi Zeger. Gentlemen, may I have your introductions?”

Tiger Energy could no longer hide its secrets during the confrontation; it was better for Zeger to reveal himself first. He did not fear that Lin Mo and others would seek revenge against Tiger Energy afterward.

Capital was destined to be stained with blood and darkness from the moment of its birth, and Zeger believed the rules of this world were that the weak were devoured by the strong.

No longer relying on thugs or useless police, Zeger directly deployed a portion of his elite troops.

Had it not been for Lin Mo’s strong display, Zeger likely would not have mobilized such a large force, revealing nearly one-third of his cards.

What good was fighting ability when faced with guns? It could easily turn to dust.

“Morin!”

Lin Mo stared at the East Asian man, his tone devoid of emotion, his glare directed at Zeger as if assessing a corpse.

Amidst the crowd, Lin Mo spotted three familiar Sword combat mechanical soldiers, each equipped with unconventional weaponry projecting beams of pale green lasers toward him, likely equipped with high-damage directed energy weapons.

Many of the armed personnel were clearly well-trained soldiers, seasoned in battle, especially the ones behind Zeger, who pointed their guns at Lin Mo, already aware of where the greatest threat lay.

Such a grand and enthusiastic welcome was surprisingly overwhelming; had they discovered the Dragon Knight’s background to make such arrangements?

Just days ago, he had personally taken down a Japanese man.

A flicker of different emotion crossed Lin Mo’s eyes.

The background of this energy company was extraordinary, and what was the origin of Koizumi Zeger, possessing such incredible power?

“Charlie Mitchell, Central Intelligence Agency agent! I warn you, Mr. Zeger, you are provoking the government of the United States of America. Even if you now hold American citizenship, it will still bring trouble to the consortium behind you!”

Charlie Mitchell stared fearlessly at Zeger; only those with a strong will and determination could pass CIA screening.

“Ivan Carter, federal agent! No doubt about it!”

Ivan Carter leaned against his waist, coldly announcing his identity. His lower back throbbed with unbearable agony, likely more than just a soft tissue bruise; the police officer lying on the ground had struck too hard. He cast a grateful glance at Lin Mo, showing no objections to the price paid by Charlie for their arrangement, especially since it was for his own sake.

If they fell into the corrupt procedures of the police, they would be in an even worse position.

“I’m very pleased to meet you! However, Mr. Morin, we are all intelligent individuals. If you are wise enough, I believe you should hand over what I need! Otherwise, we might just become friends.”

With the upper hand, Zeger appeared confident, exuding the aura of someone in a commanding position.

In fact, he greatly enjoyed the thrill of having everything under his control, as if he were a god freely determining and judging the destinies of others. This feeling was even more exhilarating than last night’s "three heroes battling Lü Bu."

Whether to make friends or chop bodies and feed them to wild beasts rested entirely on the whim of this Japanese man, who did not take the CIA agent’s warning seriously at all.

How many agents evaporated from the world each year because of him?

The other neighboring villas seemed empty, with no lights on, as if no one cared about what was happening here, possibly due to arrangements already made by Tiger Energy.

“Mr. Zeger, I must advise you to return my belongings, or I promise you will die painfully, very painfully.”

Lin Mo clenched his fists, producing a crackling sound; the diameter of his watch on the left wrist expanded slightly, as if it might detach at any moment.

He didn’t care whether the opponent would be ruthless towards him; both the Dragon Knight himself and the Chinese military behind him were more than capable of sending Zeger and his forces to hell, never to rise again.

All the armed personnel in the encirclement, especially the veteran soldiers, immediately tensed up. Drawing on their rich war experience, many felt that the young man named Morin seemed to be looking for an opportunity to counterattack, ready to fight back at any moment.

The Dragon Knight’s unwavering attitude heightened the tension in the atmosphere.

“Mr. Morin, don’t give it to him. Even if it costs me my life, I won’t let him obtain my invention.”

As one of the least skilled professions in handling personal relationships, scientists often struggled. The physicist Bob Boyce, usually rather absent-minded, erupted with determination when pushed to the brink, refusing to let Zeger succeed, even if it meant everything would fall apart.

“Lisa, my wife, Bak, Simon, and my Joy, my dear children, daddy loves you all. Our family will never bow to the devil.”

The children and Bob’s wife wailed in despair.

Was this world truly lawless? The two agents clenched their teeth so hard they feared they might shatter them, their fingers digging into flesh and drawing blood. Strong-willed agents do not mean cold-hearted; they were not assassins, and they couldn’t overlook human lives. Unless absolutely necessary, even agents wouldn’t kill easily.

“Good, very good! Bob, you’ve surprised me. Very good, you are a man!”

Severely embarrassed, Zeger laughed instead of getting angry, waving his hand and saying, “Bob, I know you’re tough, but I really want to see if your son’s bones are as hard as yours. Hm, drag out the youngest one for me. I want to break every single bone in front of his father.”

An armed personnel was about to reach for the smallest child.

“Enough!”

Lin Mo suddenly shouted, his gaze filled with a terrifying killing intent. He spoke slowly and clearly to the Japanese man, “Despicable worm, I can give you the items, but you must release them first.”

I will fight for those who cannot fight.

I will help those who call me for help.

I will harm no woman.

If the gun was pointed at American soldiers or even Lin Mo’s comrades, he would not furrow his brow or hesitate to strike without concern.

Sacrifice is the fate of warriors; any soldier from the Night would make the same choice as Lin Mo.

There is a kind of sacrifice called resoluteness; only being more ruthless and determined can instill fear in enemies, ensuring such despicable tactics cannot succeed again.

But Bob’s family were civilians, including women and children. Even if Lin Mo were cold-blooded, the pride of the Dragon Knight would never allow him to stand idly by.

I did not kill Bo Ren, yet he died because of me.

Once again, the Dragon Knight tied himself by the hands for someone else, and this was not the first time and not even the people he was meant to protect in China.

The knightly spirit that the world found hard to understand had led the Dragon Knight to a point of no return.

As soon as Lin Mo spoke, Bob was not the only one shocked; both agents also displayed expressions of surprise.

“Morin!”

Bob looked at Lin Mo in disbelief before bursting into loud tears.

Mr. Morin had the capability to break out alone, yet he chose to stay and endure the threats from the enemy.

This bond of loyalty was something Bob knew he could never repay in this lifetime.

“Good, good, good! Mr. Morin, you are a true hero!”

Zeger halted the movement of his subordinates and said, “Mr. Morin, you are wise, but you seem to have forgotten one thing: who truly holds the initiative here. Are you negotiating with me?”

Zeger was excited; he understood when to seize the opportunity and maximize his benefits.