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Poison Lingers in the Eastern Sea – Part 02

“What do you mean they got away?!” Admiral Gilburn roared, but the soldiers lined up before him remained standing at attention, unmoving. Their training kept them steady no matter the situation, though the sweat beading on their foreheads said Gilburn’s fury still terrified them.

It was a good thing Patricia was not here. He could not let her see this disgrace.

“We dispatched that many soldiers—and even the Peacekeepers—and still failed to catch him? What happened?!”

“We apologize!”

“Grr.”

Gilburn did not believe his soldiers lacked skill. They were elite troops he had personally trained with great care.

“Let’s review the situation. You sealed off all escape routes and searched every back alley and hiding place under the assumption that the culprit could conceal himself, correct?”

“Yes, sir!”

“What about indoors?”

“We’re inspecting each citizen’s home one by one. It is unlikely that long-time residents of Ville Zentra would