Chapter 1594: "Revenge is a dish best served cold," Kareem said at last, his tone ice-calm yet laced with steel.
"Killing a handful of them changes nothing. North Island has thousands more, and they will descend on the banquet like vultures scenting a feast." His eyes gleamed with an ominous light.
"This is an opportunity they will not pass up. When the tcomes, you will personally escort Barry back to his hotel. From the moment he sets foot in that banquet hall, his life is in your hands. Not a single second of carelessness. Understood?" The adjutant nodded gravely, his expression taut with the weight of responsibility.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Understood. I will deploy an additional unit to secure the perimeter. Any disturbance will be handled swiftly and in absolute silence. The safety of the attending world leaders is paramount." Barry's female bodyguard had already proven herself more than capable of ensuring his immediate security. The adjutant knew the soldiers' duty was straightforward-fortify the perimeter and, if the worst cto pass, evacuate Barry and the other dignitaries before danger could sink its teeth into the evening.
"Do not underestimate the assassins." These few words, spoken with chilling certainty by Kareem, sent a visible jolt through the adjutant. His initial confidence wavered, his eyes widening with sudden awareness. He met Kareem's gaze and swallowed hard before nodding again, this twith absolute conviction.
"Yes, sir!" galis your update source No matter how ruthless or elusive these assassins were, one truth remained immovable-Barry's safety was non- negotiable. If anything befell him here, in Mogluylia, the consequences would be seismic.
Kareem dismissed the adjutant with a mere flick of his hand. Without hesitation, the adjutant turned on his heel and left, the door clicking shut behind him.
Alone now, Kareem drummed his fingers against the polished wood of his desk. His eyes, dark as the abyss, carried a silent storm beneath their surface.
The banquet loomed ahead like a battlefield draped in elegance. It was more than just an event—it was a crucible that would shape his future. The weight of it sat heavily on his chest, suffocatingly tight, for he had no illusions of certainty.
Ensuring the world leaders remained at ease was a challenge in itself, but the North Island assassins-ghosts among men-turned the night into a gof shadows. He had no way of predicting when or where they would strike. And then there was Barry's female bodyguard... Could she truly hold her own against them? If Barry was harmed in Mogluylia, it would be a catastrophe of unspeakable proportions.
Kareem exhaled slowly and deliberately before setting his jaw. No. That was not an option.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe day of the banquet soon arrived.
Not a single journalist's lens could capture the night's affairs. No flashing bulbs, no prying interviews-only hushed elegance ver and carefully curated security. A wall of soldiers encased the banquet hall like an iron embrace, their presence felt but never seen. Every vantage point was covered. Every potential sniper's nest was fortified with unwavering vigilance.
It could be said the banquet hall was a vault, more secure than even Fort Knox. No intruder, no threat, no phantom of violence would breach its walls. The mere whisper of danger would summon an immediate and e merciless response. The ambiance of the evening dripped with Mogluylian tradition. Every thread, every carving, every subtle motif spoke of its cultural heartbeat. A distinctive touch adorned each guest-a uniquely crafted brooch, etched with architectural elegance, a quiet testament to the host nation's pride.
The atmosphere hummed with diplomacy and restraint until Barry arrived. His entrance, stark and wough deliberate, sent a ripple through the other world leaders, gathering. The each keenly aware of the ever-shifting tides of politics, took note of his minimalist entourage-a secretary and only one female bodyguard. Curiosity flared. Who was this female bodyguard? How could Barry entrust his life to just one person?