“Stop right there!” Colton suddenly shouted and stopped Mulder just as he was about to pass through the checkpoint.

In an instant, everyone tensed up. Mulder’s hand instinctively moved to the hilt of his blade, and Warrick clenched his fists, ready for a fight.

“Mr. Dane, is there a problem?” Mulder turned, smiling calmly.

“Are these men your soldiers?” Colton’s gaze swept over the men, scanning each one from the front to the back.

“Of course. I trained them myself.” Mulder nodded, the easy smile still plastered on his face.

“Show me their ID badges. I need to check them one by one.”

“Is that really necessary? I’m in a bit of a hurry to carry out my mission.”

“I’m just doing my duty, and I’d appreciate your cooperation,” Colton replied, his gaze unwavering.

“Mr. Dane, it’s not like we just met. Do you still not trust me?” Mulder’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Besides, I have Mr. Cruz’s signed authorization right here. Even if you won’t do me a favor, surely you wouldn’t disrespect him, right?”

Colton frowned and looked hesitant. He didn’t mind offending Mulder, but crossing Axel could spell trouble for his career. Still, if he didn’t check carefully and something went wrong, he’d be the one held accountable.

After a few moments of deliberation, Colton stood his ground. “Rules are rules. Please show me the ID badges.”

Mulder’s smile slowly faded. “Since you insist, I guess we have no choice but to comply.”

He turned to the dozen or so men behind him and gave them a subtle nod. “Show your IDs to Mr. Dane.”

silent as they

front. The first ten men checked out without issue. But when he reached the last man, the other

your badge?” Colton

and his towering frame made him impossible to miss. His face, partially hidden by a thick beard,

stepped closer, he caught a

didn’t bring it,”

“You didn’t bring it?”

looked familiar-like he had seen him somewhere before. But with his

up!” Colton ordered, now on high alert. His hand instinctively moved to the hilt

through it after

slowly raised his head, revealing his

was none

“You…”

changed drastically. Just as he was about to draw his sword, Warrick struck-his hand pierced straight through Colton’s chest and ripped out a

his

you just had to get in the way,” Warrick snarled

away. The lifeless body skidded across the ground, leaving

guards stood frozen as they struggled to process what

by the sight. None of them had expected a member of the City

“Attack!”

already prepared. Without hesitation, he drew his blade and charged

hesitate and drew their

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