All-around teacher at the magic academy

"I've been waiting for you for a long time, Tommy, and you certainly didn't disappoint me."

Mrs. Hills' eyes flashed with a chill as she sat elegantly on the luxurious sofa, her gaze fixed on Tommy standing in the doorway. Her voice, though soft, was filled with a menacing intensity.

Tommy clenched his fists, his face growing increasingly grim. He tried to remain calm, but a hint of panic crept into his voice: "What do you mean? Mrs. Hills, I was just following your orders to protect Earl Hills."

“Protect?” Mrs. Hills sneered, her eyes growing even colder. “I asked you to protect my husband, but you killed him instead. Is this the legendary reputation of a know-it-all? Tommy, you have truly disappointed me.”

Tommy's heart tightened; he knew there was no turning back now, and Mrs. Hills was determined to kill him.

“I don’t understand what you’re saying, Mrs. Hills. I have always been able to protect Earl Hills without the slightest betrayal.”

Lady Hills shook her head, ceasing her argument with Tommy. She then turned to the two enforcers behind her and said, "Gentlemen, please apprehend this man. I now strongly suspect that my husband, Earl Hills, has fallen victim to this man. To ascertain the truth, please bring him back to the Enforcement Hall for questioning."

……

On the other hand, the workers' association's meeting place appeared unusually tense.

The once bustling venue was now shrouded in a stifling silence as all the workers present were taken into custody by law enforcement officers who had suddenly stormed in.

These law enforcement officers were well-trained and acted swiftly, quickly subduing the agitated workers and restoring order to the scene.

Despite being physically restrained, the workers' eyes still shone with an indomitable spirit.

They understood that this incident wouldn't end so easily. Their anger and discontent had been building for far too long, and today's outburst was simply the inevitable result of long-term oppression. Even in the face of threats from law enforcement, they had no intention of giving up.

Since things have come to this point, the bloodshed cannot be in vain. Even if they are taken to the law enforcement prison, if they are not given a way out, they will continue to cause trouble.

After all, for those who are penniless, if they are driven to a dead end, they will have no more scruples.

The pressure to survive and feelings of despair can make them fearless, and their resistance may be more intense than anyone expects.

Under such circumstances, even the nobles who usually looked down on commoners had to start to think things through.

If all these workers were imprisoned, the factory production lines would come to a standstill, and the work would be left unfinished.

This was undoubtedly a huge blow to the nobles who relied on the labor of workers. Ultimately, all these disputes and conflicts boiled down to interests.

If disciplining these workers doesn't bring any tangible benefits, the nobles might simply turn a blind eye and ignore these "troubles."

In the past, since no one dared to mention it, the nobles naturally believed that they could exploit the workers indefinitely to make them create more wealth for themselves.

However, now that this issue has been brought to the forefront and become a public topic, it must be resolved.

The solution is actually not complicated; it simply involves increasing workers' wages, reducing their working hours, and enabling them to live with dignity.

For the nobles, these changes might simply mean earning slightly less profit than before. Compared to the losses from factory shutdowns and production halts, these were negligible.

However, even something as seemingly simple will never have a good outcome if no one fights for it.

At every turning point in history, it is because someone stands up and bravely speaks out for their rights that society progresses. However, the cost of resistance is often enormous.

At the same time, despite the protests, those who dare to stand up and take the lead often become the targets of retribution.

Because in the eyes of the nobles, someone had to bear the consequences of the loss, someone had to be held responsible for the matter, and they had to vent their dissatisfaction.

Otherwise, even if salaries increase, they will feel uncomfortable and feel that their authority has been challenged.

Just as the captain of the law enforcement team was silently watching the group of workers who were being controlled, and couldn't help but feel sorry for their impending fate, the meeting room door was suddenly pushed open.

An officer rushed in, his face showing a hint of tension and urgency.

He whispered to the captain, "Captain, something bad has happened. We've found signs of fighting on two streets outside, and we suspect that Lord Hills was attacked."

These words struck him like a bolt from the blue, instantly turning the captain of the enforcement team pale. He knew all too well the Earl of Hills's status among the nobility; if anything were to happen, he would be in serious trouble.

He quickly gave a few instructions to his deputy to make sure the workers wouldn't cause trouble, and then swiftly led a group of elite law enforcement officers to the scene to investigate.

His only thought was that Lord Hills should be safe and sound. As long as Lord Hills was safe and sound, all of this was a minor matter to him, and he could continue to perform his duties.

.........

Inside Earl Hills' mansion, the atmosphere was tense and heavy. Tommy's eyes were bloodshot as he stared at Mrs. Hills, whom he was holding in one arm. His voice was cold and filled with anger: "Why did you do this to me?"

Mrs. Hills's face was filled with terror and despair. She frantically pounded on Tommy's hands, trying to break free from his iron grip, but her efforts were in vain. Tommy's hold was as hard as steel, and she couldn't budge it an inch.

Beside them lay a horrifying pool of blood, in which lay the mutilated bodies of two law enforcement officers.

Just recently, Tommy had a life-or-death struggle with these two law enforcement officers.

The battle was exceptionally fierce. Although Tommy killed two law enforcers, he also paid a heavy price—he lost an arm.

At this moment, his left arm was empty, with only the blood dripping from the severed arm, staining the ground red and reflecting the anger and grief in his heart.

Tommy's face was contorted, his heart filled with the pain of betrayal and anger toward Mrs. Hills.

He couldn't understand why this woman would push him into such a desperate situation; his eyes flickered with resentment and confusion.

Mrs. Hills was pale with fear and suffocation, her eyes filled with a desperate desire to survive, but she could not make a sound and could only struggle helplessly under Tommy's strong control.