Chapter 935: New spreads like wildfire Chapter 935: New spreads like wildfire From MC’s Perspective: I allowed myself to relax for a brief moment, the weight of uncertainty lifting slightly from my shoulders.
But that sense of calm was short-lived as I glanced up at the Federation Head, Ben.
He smiled, though there was a seriousness in his eyes that told me he was about to deliver important news.
“The universities in the Tier-4 region have announced that they’re going to formally enroll students,” he said, his voice steady but carrying the gravity of the situation.
His next words hit me like a bolt of lightning.
“The dignitaries from Star University may arrive at any time.
So, you need to be prepared and avoid going outside until then.” My heart skipped a beat.
This was the news I had been waiting for, but I hadn’t expected to hear it so soon.
The opportunity to attend a Tier-4 university, especially one like Star University, was a dream I had only dared to hope for.
And yet, now that the moment was approaching, uncertainty gnawed at me.
Swallowing my nerves, I looked at Head Ben and asked, “Elder, are there going to be specific requirements?” I had no idea what criteria they would use for selection.
Yes, I had managed to impress them during their last visit, but that didn’t guarantee anything.
I could feel the tension creeping back into my thoughts-was my performance enough?
Or would there be other factors I hadn’t anticipated?
Ben’s expression softened, as if he could read the anxiety in my mind.
He had always been perceptive, and I could tell he understood my concerns.
“To be honest, Zack, I’m hoping they won’t change their minds,” he began, his voice a little lower, as if sharing a private thought.
“But things are complicated right now.
When they first considered you, they were optimistic about recruiting you.” He paused, his eyes growing distant, as if recalling recent events.
“But after that serious incident in our inner post region…
well, the forces in the Tier-4 region have become much more serious about security.
We don’t know how this will affect their decision-making.” His words hung heavy in the air.
The “incident” he was referring to had thrown everything into chaos, casting a shadow over what had once seemed like a clear path.
The Star University dignitaries might have been enthusiastic about me before, but now, in this volatile environment, their priorities could have shifted.
I nodded slowly, absorbing the gravity of the situation.
The opportunity was still there, but it was fragile, hanging by a thread amidst the uncertainty of the times.
I nodded in agreement with Head Ben’s response, though the unease still lingered.
We spoke briefly about a few other matters, mostly logistics and preparations, before I excused myself and left his office.
The weight of the conversation settled heavily on my mind, but there was little I could do now except wait for the Star University dignitaries to make their move.
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Alpha City Meanwhile, across the sprawling city of Alpha, a different storm was brewing.
In a dimly lit room deep within the city’s hideout the Vulture Gang Leader paced back and forth, his face twisted in a mix of impatience and fury.
The once-controlled simmer of anger was now dangerously close to boiling over.
Word of his missing hunting team had spread like wildfire, fueling speculation and fear.
Alpha City, known for its delicate balance of power between rival gangs, was now a pressure cooker of suspicion and paranoia.
Every gang in the city had heard about the incident.
They all knew that a fully-armed team, one that had never failed a mission before, had vanished without a trace.
But no one knew who had orchestrated the attack or why.
The Vulture Gang Leader clenched his fists, his mind racing through the possibilities.
This wasn’t just a random hit.
It was calculated-deliberate.
And it had sent shockwaves through Alpha City’s underworld.
Each gang, powerful in its own right, was now pointing fingers at the others.
None could be trusted, especially since many had the backing of powerful “core members”-elite warriors who operated from the shadows, pulling strings from behind the scenes.
These core members weren’t just your average gang enforcers.
They were Silver Mark Warriors and Black Mark Warriors, individuals whose strength was unmatched by ordinary fighters.
Their rivalries were deep-rooted, and over the years, countless feuds and grudges had festered beneath the surface.
Any one of them could have ordered this attack, using it as a way to send a message or assert dominance.
The Vulture Leader slammed his fist onto the wooden table, causing it to creak under the force.
His eyes burned with frustration.
He knew that if he didn’t figure out who was responsible-and fast-his gang would be vulnerable.
The other gangs would smell blood in the water, and in a city like Alpha, that was as good as a death sentence.
Outside the room, his lieutenants stood on edge, waiting for orders.
The tension in the air was palpable.
Everyone knew that one wrong move could ignite an all-out gang war, and Alpha City was no stranger to such chaos.
But this time, the stakes felt higher.
Whoever had orchestrated this attack wasn’t just after territory-they were after power.
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Somewhere in the shadows of Alpha City, in the depths of an old warehouse, a group of gang members gathered around a dimly lit table.
Their faces were tense, their voices hushed.
The topic of their conversation was one name: Zack Lockwood.
The gang, known for its ruthlessness in the underworld, had heard the rumors.
Zack Lockwood, the promising student of Lowell McClain, had visited Alpha City recently.
His presence here had stirred more than just curiosity; it had sparked an underlying tension within the city’s criminal network.
A few days earlier, one of their hunting teams had tried to stop Zack Lockwood from leaving the city.
.Yet, despite their best efforts, the team had failed.
Zack had not only evaded them, but there hadn’t been a scratch on him.
It was as if their attempt hadn’t even registered on his radar.
Around the table, the atmosphere was thick with frustration and unease.
The gang members exchanged uneasy glances, aware that their failure wouldn’t sit well with their backer-a powerful core member whose influence kept the gang’s operations running smoothly.
And this backer had a personal stake in the matter.
His longstanding rivalry with Lowell McClain was no secret.
The two were like fire and ice, clashing whenever their paths crossed.
Their feud had deepened over the years, and the appearance of Zack Lockwood in Alpha City was like throwing fuel on a smoldering fire.
One of the gang members, a scarred veteran, spoke up, his voice dripping with tension.
“The moment we found out he’s McClain’s student, we should have pulled back.
We can’t afford to get tangled in their rivalry.
Our backer might not care about the consequences, but if we provoke McClain…” The rest of the group murmured in agreement.
They all knew that Lowell McClain wasn’t someone to be trifled with.
Not only was he a respected core member, but his reputation as a fierce warrior and a protective mentor to Zack made him a dangerous enemy.
The gang wasn’t sure what had brought Zack to Alpha City in the first place, but they knew enough to stay clear of him now.
“Do you think our backer will make a move?” one of them asked, his voice low, almost fearful.
The leader of the group, a grizzled man with cold eyes, leaned forward.
“He will,” he said, his tone grim.
“He’s been waiting for a chance to strike at McClain, and now that his student is involved, it’s personal.” A heavy silence followed.
They all knew what that meant.
Their backer would push them to make another attempt, perhaps something more drastic this time.
But if they failed again-or worse, if they directly crossed paths with McClain-there would be hell to pay.
The leader stood up, his face set in a determined scowl.
“We wait for orders.
But whatever happens next, we need to tread carefully.
This isn’t just about Alpha City anymore-it’s about power, influence, and the core members who control it.
And if we’re not careful, we’ll end up as collateral in their war.” The gang members nodded in silent agreement.
Their fate, it seemed, was no longer in their hands, but entangled in the dangerous rivalry between two powerful forces: their backer and Lowell McClain.
And Zack Lockwood was right at the center of it all.
Now, they have to make some serious decisions.
If Zack Lockwood appears in future.
They have to do something.
Otherwise, the consequences would be serious.
Because the current situation of the inner post region is difficult.
They have to wait and watch how things would turn out.
At the same time, they were also paying attention to the matter of missing hunting team.
They were clear that they didn’t do it.