During a time of intense stalemate, the head of Japan’s Homnd Security Department had already arrived at Osaka Airport via a special flight.<fn6c1b> Readplete version only at F?nd-Novel</fn6c1b>


    Apanying him was the Director of the Tokyo Warning Agency.


    Initially, they faced immense pressure as they conducted a thorough investigation in Tokyo, striving to capture a group of murderers and provide answers to both the public and high-ranking officials.


    However, to their surprise, these murderers proved to be exceptionally clever, leaving behind no useful clues whatsoever.


    Just as they were considering broadening their search, a mysterious informant alerted them that the murderers had reached Osaka and were nning to flee to China by ne. This revtion sent shockwaves through the Homnd Security Department!<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    If this group managed to escape, the shocking massacre that had captivated the nation might remain unsolved forever.


    At that moment, both the Japanese Metropolitan Police Department and the Homnd Security Department would face severe bacsh, potentially facing public outrage.


    Consequently, the Homnd Security Department swiftly decided to take over the case from the Metropolitan Police Department and instructed the Self-Defense Forces in Osaka to prevent the ne from taking off at all costs.


    With tens of thousands of troops stationed in Osaka, the Japanese Self-Defense Force immediately dispatched its most elite special forces to Osaka Airport upon receiving the order from the Homnd Security Bureau.


    Moreover, the Homnd Security Department devised an emergency n that included mobilizing a fighter squadron.


    Should the special forces fail to stop the private jet, the Self-Defense Force’s F-35 fighter jets would take off immediately, attempting to force the aircraft to return to Osaka Airport before it could leave Japanese airspace.


    As the Homnd Security Department’s special ne touched down, the person in charge quickly grabbed the phone and inquired, “What is the current situation? Is the aircraft under control?”


    On the line, the operationalmander responded promptly, “The opponent’s aircraft is surrounded by our armored vehicles, and there is no chance of escape. However, they have not yet been captured, and we are preparing for a storm!”


    “Understood!” the head of the Homnd Security Department replied through gritted teeth. “Give them one more minute. If they don’t surrender,unch a live ammunition attack! We must decisively eliminate these ruthless criminals and provide an exnation to the people of Japan!”


    Following his directive, four boarding vehicles equipped withdders slowly approached Banks’ ne from either side.


    Four armedbat squads readied themselves beneath the aircraft. Once the boarding vehicles were in position, they would swiftly storm the cabin, blow open the door, and deploy shbangs and tear gas for their initial assault.


    Their firearms, American-made assault rifles, had been thoroughly checked, boasting powerful firepower. In a firefight, Banks’ subordinates would be significantly outmatched.


    Meanwhile, Xion, observing from the window, felt a surge of anxiety as the boarding vehicle advanced, yet she remained unsure of what to do.


    A nearby individual, gripped by panic, suggested, “Let’s open the hatch and surrender. If they attack, we might get caught in the crossfire!”


    “Surrender?!” another voice erupted in anger. “Are you insane? I killed four members of the Matsumoto family! Surrendering means certain death!”


    “The death penalty doesn’t scare me!” another chimed in. “Japan’s execution process is notoriously slow. Remember the Shinrikyo cult that attacked the Tokyo subway? Their leader, Shoko Asahara, was not executed until 2018, even though hemitted his crimes in 1995. We could live for over a decade in prison before facing execution. That’s better than being shot on the spot!”


    “Exactly!” someone else dered, raising a fist. “With our strength, we could dominate in prison. Nobody would dare to bully us. We could still live rtivelyfortably—why not consider that now?”


    This discussion swayed most of the group. The desire to survive overshadowed all else; even a life in prison seemed preferable to dying immediately.


    As a result, they turned to Xion and urged, “Miss Xion, let’s surrender!”