Chapter 1292 - 987: Forgiveness

Chapter 1292: Chapter 987: Forgiveness

Huai Shi.

King of Tanbo.

At this very moment, right in front of everyone, sitting at the intersection, watching them.

Even after repeated confirmation through his confidants, William still could not believe it.

Just one person?

Really only one person stood out, blocking in front of this gradually out-of-control mob... What does he want to do? Turn the tide? Only now standing out to calm the crowd?

Who does he think he is?

Delusional!

Or does he want to kill all the participants?

If so, it would be far more intense than the effect of the parade!

Does he want to ruin the Tanbo he has created with his own hands?

In astonishment, William instinctively turned back, confirmed the presence of protectors among the crowd behind him, and subconsciously retreated a bit. He signaled to his subordinates to cover his departure later.

He had no determination to coexist with this group of cannon fodder.

And more people had already begun to clamor in the crowd, shouting various slogans, pushing the crowd forward.

But this time, no matter how they clamored and shouted in secret, the originally boiling crowd could no longer move forward—as if an invisible iron wall had emerged here, blocking their way.

A sensation of imperceptible coldness spread, freezing the spreading flame.

In front of those eyes.

Then, a deep voice rang out.

Obviously so deep, yet at this moment it seemed like the reverberation of heaven and earth, causing the entire city to burst forth with ubiquitous echoes. It was as if this city were solemnly whispering along, reaching everyone’s ears.

"Perhaps some of you still don’t know who I am."

The man sitting on the chair surveyed the crowd in front of him, telling them, "My name is Huai Shi, I should be that guy whom you denounce and want to overcome...

I’m the one who revived this city, food, water, education, and even equal dignity, I gave you a peaceful life. If you want to see me, then I will stand in front of you.

Everyone who has come to this city is my friend, you can say anything to me..."

At that moment, that calm face finally lifted, yet it caused a phantom pain in every watcher’s eyes, as if they were directly facing the immense rays of the sun.

"And now, some among you have betrayed me."

It was difficult to see his gaze, only his solemn words echoed in their ears, telling them:

"You should feel ashamed."

Deathly silence.

It was as if they had forgotten how to breathe.

Because their lungs were filled with hard iron blocks, the solidified air filled their mouths and noses. When such iron-like majesty descended, countless souls trembled.

Not only those who were brought in by incitement but even those mixed in the crowd who wanted to fester froze in place.

William was breathing hard, opening his mouth, wanting to shout, wanting to accuse the darkness and tyranny of the Tanbo Group.

But now, when the light of the sun descended from the sky, he realized that when some people start talking, the world would not allow any other sound to exist.

William thought he could create the situation, and when he arrived, the situation was already under his control.

In this land, he was the indisputable authority!

Supreme!

But now, in front of those eyes, all greed and resentment masquerading under the name of ’courage’ quickly dissipated, trembling involuntarily under the shining light.

Bowing under the sunlight.

But this moment, what descended was not cruelty and rage.

The sunlight continued to shine, neither cold nor gentle, but it equally covered everything, so compassionate.

"I do not hold you to the standard of flawlessness, everything has its own imperfections."

On the chair at the crossroads, Huai Shi calmly told them: "As long as people are alive, mistakes are inevitable, and it is hard to avoid being incited, making wrong decisions in a moment. This is not an unforgivable sin.

But as long as there are eyes, they can see all changes and understand where the future lies. As long as there are hands, one can recreate their rightful life.

No matter how magnificent the promise is, it cannot compare to reality, because eventually people will realize where their lives and happiness come from... So, don’t worry, and don’t be afraid."

He said, "I will forgive you all."

At that moment, disturbances appeared in the frozen crowd, not only among participants but even William could not hide his astonishment.

It was as if they heard unbelievable babbling and overly naive dreams.

More incredible was that face which throughout had never shown any coldness or ferocity, even when facing out-of-control rioters, there was never any shake.

"He’s lying!!!"

William hoarsely roared, trying to interrupt his words. But even at the maximum volume, he could not cover the words echoing in everyone’s ears.

That was a promise from Huai Shi.

"You have a minute to leave here, go back home, return to your posts, restore your previous lives. You still have the chance to choose your destiny."

At that moment, in despair, William discovered that everyone around him... their eyes had moved with intent? Just with a few words, the many concepts he had instilled over the days were wavering!

"At this point, you still dare to threaten us!"

Under William’s frantic urging, the confidants within the crowd began to shout in disarray: "This set won’t work anymore!"

"Everyone don’t be afraid!!!"

"They don’t dare to do anything to us!"

"Fight for power! Fight for dignity!!!"

The clamoring voices and noise revived slightly comforted William, but his real reliance was definitely not this rabble, not even the protection from the Deer’s Sing Hall behind him.

But afar, the shadows on the tall buildings on both sides.

Overlooked the entire scene from above, reporters from television stations quickly finding advantageous positions, occupying heights.

Even hired helicopters.

Dozens of cameras lifted, aimed at the imminent chaos!

Hurry up and make a move, hurry up.

William even started to pray, filled with anticipation, constantly signaling to the teams in other locations to quickly create disturbances. Even to the point, if necessary, where his subordinates hidden in the crowd could ’shoot’ him!

But no matter how he signaled, those teams operating elsewhere never responded to him.

Only on the seat, Huai Shi softly countdown.

"Ten, nine, eight, seven, six..."

Aside from this, there was no sound.

A silence.

Too quiet, even the sound of breathing was so piercing.

This city, is way too quiet!

Quiet to the point where William could almost hear the sound of blood dripping from afar.

In other districts, in alleyways, hospitals, warehouses, or bus terminals, pale corpses lay in pools of blood, their hollow stares reflecting the sky dome or the cramped ceiling.

Still clutching the firearms William bought from the black market.

The trackers hidden in the gun bodies, magazines, and bullets continued to operate, sending signals outwards.

The ’weapons’ personally sold by the triad’s black market dealers showed their efficacy, quickly leading the users to their demise.

At this moment, Shan’s expressionless patrol among the pools of blood, checking each one, if he discovered someone still breathing, he pulled the trigger indifferently. Behind him, his subordinates expertly carried body bags, mops, high-pressure water guns, cleaning the scene professionally, loading the bulging bags onto trucks, sending them to the furnaces of the smelting plant.

The cold execution had long since ended, leaving only the urging voice from the intercom echoing.

Shan lifted his foot, stomping down.

A crunch, no more extraneous noise.

Meanwhile, at the crossroads, behind Huai Shi’s seat... two streets away, officers armed to the teeth and extreme path members in black suits with serious expressions were already on high alert.

But they weren’t ready to rush forward at any moment... rather, they stood firm at the street entrance.

Blocking the angry sea ahead!

A crowd, an endless crowd, a turbulent flood rolling through this city, streets once somewhat empty now completely filled.

Countless angry faces surged.

Those citizens, seemingly harmless and dull, now appeared like beasts, faces flushed, eyes bloodshot, waving shovels, hammers, and all sorts of random things in their hands.

Ready to devour others.

After a brief period of peace, those beastified characteristic beings who personally rebuilt this city once again revealed their fiercest side... the one that should’ve been left behind in the past!

Compared to the current endless flood, William’s painstakingly gathered team doesn’t even count as a creek!

At the forefront of the guards, Ueno stood sweating, trying hard to stop the enraged crowd from breaking through the barrier.

At this moment, all the guards and extreme path members weren’t suppressing a so-called protest and rebellion, rather, they’re desperately protecting the fools from getting torn apart by the frenzied citizens.

Everyone maintaining order was complaining bitterly.

"Sir, sir, calm down."

"Hold on a second, hold on, don’t start fighting."

"Let’s talk it out..."

"Damn it, why is there someone bringing a gun here, no guns, no guns! Quickly confiscate this thing!"

Ueno’s face changed drastically, hurriedly rushed forward, hefted an old man onto his shoulder, snatched the long-barreled shotgun away: "Old sir, quickly go home, your health..."

"Are you blind, Ueno, don’t even recognize me!"

The hot-tempered old man in front gave him a slap: "Back in the day, when I followed Chairman Tobio, you were nothing! Dare to block my way!"

Saying this, he snatched the shotgun from Ueno’s hand.

Amid angry shoving and pulling, these old guys simply tore off their clothes, revealing tattoos of tigers, dragons, and evil ghosts. Some old men had already grabbed their junior relatives among the blockers, teaching them with punches and kicks on the spot.

"Damn, are you still human! Do you still have balls! The enemy is smashing at our door, and you dare to block me... damn you!"

At the frontmost, a gaunt old man with two tachi in hand stood at the highest point, shouting to the crowd behind him: "It’s those bastards who want to stir things up! Kill those bastards born from dogs!"

"Kill them!"

The crowd echoed with countless shouting and roaring: "For the Alliance!!"

Compared to the angry tide, even now with so many guards, they seemed too few...

Too few to be like a thin sheet of paper.

Unable to withstand the impact.

Soon, behind the crowd, two large trucks honked loudly, causing the tide to separate to both sides, and then brazenly shattered the barricade!

Ueno stood in front of the truck, watching the flood bursting through the dam with wide eyes.

Slapping his bald head.

Finished.

This was the boss’s order, what to do!

"Mr. Ueno, what should we do?" The subordinates nearby were at a loss.

"How the hell should I know what to do!"

Ueno snatched the rubber baton from his hand, veins on his forehead already bulging in the scorching blood, grinning hideously, revealing sharp teeth.

"At this point, whatever everyone else is doing, that’s what we do!"

With that, he too raised his weapon, shouting as he joined the tide, disappearing into the swelling sea, leaving his subordinates standing there dumbfounded.

"What are you standing around for!"

The quickest to react turned back, shouting at the dazed fools: "Get moving!"

So, no more restraints.

The endless sea surged forward, engulfing everything!