“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

first ten men checked out without issue. But when he reached the last man, the other party stood with

your

line was unusually large, and his towering frame made him impossible to

Colton stepped closer, he caught a faint scent of blood on the

didn’t bring it,” the

“You didn’t bring it?”

looked familiar-like he had seen him

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

through it after

raised his head, revealing

none other than

“You…”

about to draw his sword, Warrick struck-his hand

jerked; his face froze

you just had to get in the way,” Warrick snarled with a wicked grin. “You’re getting paid peanuts for this job. Why

of his wrist, he hurled Colton’s body more than ten yards away. The lifeless body skidded across the ground, leaving a long, dark smear

the checkpoint guards stood frozen

expected a member of the City Defenders to suddenly attack and kill someone at

“Attack!”

was already prepared. Without hesitation, he drew his blade

hesitate and drew their weapons as they joined the

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