Dual wielding volcanoes, killing through the west

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Tonight is an incredibly important night for White Torch Town.

Uranus, the president of the East-Shining Bird Bank, personally organized the event, inviting many VIPs. Louis Osborne, a banker with an excellent reputation within high-society circles, was responsible for receiving them. Even Mayor Dunn of White Torch Town wasn't qualified to participate in the exhibition and could only wait outside for news.

To ordinary people, he was indeed a prominent figure in the town, even owning his own arms business. But to these high-society individuals, he was merely a "gun and ammunition seller," not much different from a "lamp maker" or a "canned goods seller," and had no chance of ever entering that circle.

The invitation didn't even specify what would be exhibited that night, only stating it was an "invitation to the future." But that was enough; Donghao Bird Bank's actions themselves sent a powerful signal. And astute investors wouldn't miss this opportunity.

Upon their arrival, Louis did not immediately begin the exhibition. Instead, he led them to a meadow where dozens of chairs had been prepared. There was no wine, no food, nothing at all—it seemed quite different from an exhibition in the conventional sense.

As night fell and darkness enveloped the surroundings, the curiosity of the important figures was gradually piqued.

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"Hoo..." Jimmy, dressed in formal attire, took a deep breath and silently recited his lines once more.

"Are you alright?" Amy handed him a cup of hot water. "Would you like some more...?"

“No, I can’t drink anymore.” Jimmy shook his head, styling his slicked-back hair again, and laughed, “The more I drink, the sweatier my palms get.”

"Cheer up, lawyer," Zhang Tito patted him lightly on the back and laughed. "We've been through thick and thin, don't embarrass yourselves."

"Go for it!" Wolf didn't know how to encourage him, but she could see how nervous Jimmy was, so she clenched her little fist and gave him a cheering gesture. "They say a full forehead signifies great fortune and blessings. Your forehead is so full, you'll definitely be fine!"

"I don't see the connection between the two, but... thank you..." Jimmy wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled, "What time is it?"

It's 7 p.m.

"Okay, that's about it..." Jimmy exhaled deeply, his eyes hardening, and tightened his suit collar. "I'm going!"

“Mr. McGill,” Tao called out to him.

……

The two stared at each other for what seemed like an eternity, until the taciturn Tao hesitated for a moment before finally uttering a single sentence.

"Thank you."

"For me, for us... everything that has been done."

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"Ha!" Jimmy stretched out his hands and pointed at him, clearly excited, back to his usual courtroom persona. "Watch me."

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Ladies and gentlemen, good evening!

He appeared before the crowd with a lively, tap-dance-like gait. It was already dark, and there was no light source around, so the crowd couldn't see his face clearly, but they could hear the enthusiasm in his voice: "I am Jimmy McGill, a practicing lawyer. Before we begin, please allow me to make a small announcement. If you have any legal problems, feel free to contact me. Legal consultations are free of charge!"

Those who are invited are undoubtedly top figures in their respective fields, and naturally, they all possess high emotional intelligence.

Even if it was just out of respect for President Uranus, they smiled in agreement.

The warm-up was a success.

Jimmy spread his arms and got straight to the point, "Everyone must have heard the story of Prometheus stealing fire, right?"

"Besides keeping out the cold, fire also helps us fight off the darkness and emerge from ignorance. Some archaeologists say that humankind has a history of more than two million years. If we compare it to a book, fire has always been our lighting tool in the dark until we turn to the last page."

He snapped his fingers, and Amy immediately brought him a torch to hold in his hand.

By the firelight, everyone could see his face clearly—though it looked somewhat comical, his expression at that moment, due to excessive tension, was actually very serious. It was precisely this seriousness that was infectious, coupled with the way he held the torch high, that truly drew everyone into the scene.

They were curious; why were they setting such a high tone?

"And on the last page of this book, human civilization has made earth-shattering progress. The tools that illuminate the world have also been further upgraded."

Amy took the torch from him and stepped off the stage from the other side, while the wolf, carrying a kerosene lamp, rushed up from the other side and shoved the lamp into his hand.

"The kerosene lamp, what a great invention, it helped us illuminate the world. But in essence, it seems to be just a continuation of the torch... The fuel is consumed quickly; it cannot be used in bad weather such as rain; the light is not sufficient; and there is a fire hazard. There are countless tragedies where the lamp was knocked over, something was ignited, and it burned to ashes."

"It's like a substitute, something we have to use until we find something better."

"And now, the book of human civilization has finally come to the latest paragraph, the latest line, the latest word."

"FUTURE!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have brought you..."

"A brand new world of light!"

Jimmy stretched out his arms, as if dancing, his leather shoes making a clattering sound on the stage.

Tao timed it perfectly and pulled the trigger!

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Two thousand lamps were placed on the grass, surrounding the incandescent lights on site, and lit up all at once! In just an instant, it was as bright as day, overshadowing the light of the lantern in his hand.

The crowd had never seen anything like it before, and they marveled at it, exclaiming in amazement. Several people couldn't help but stand up and applaud.

"As you can see, these 2000 lights are powered entirely by alternating current, without any fuel! Electricity is the ticket to a new era; it will reshape our world! They can be installed in cities, on streets, and in every household!"

"With the generous sponsorship of Donghao Bird Bank, [Sanyuan Electric Manufacturing Company] will be established tonight. We firmly believe that electricity will lead us to a better, brighter, and warmer new era! I am just its spokesperson, but all of you here have the opportunity to become an indispensable and important part of this grand torrent."

"We sell more than just electricity and light..."

He handed the gas lamp to the wolf, raised his hands high, made his classic "electrifying" gesture again, and shouted, "What we're selling is the future!"

Welcome, everyone, to the new era!

Chapter 635: Is Killing One's Wife to Prove Immortality Also Popular in the West?

“Red Center is dead,” William Heysen said with absolute certainty. “He was active all over the place for some time, which finally brought about his demise. After he and Istavo died together, even his gang disappeared from the southern lands and ceased to exist.”

"We've been in Mingdeng City for so many years, invested so much money, and supported so many people, just to serve this purpose. One or two small fry can't cause any trouble."

“Since you have made your decision, I have nothing more to say.” Henry then stood up. “Well then, goodnight, Father, Mother.”

He nodded slightly to the two of them and prepared to leave.

“I think I’ve already said that at this critical juncture, all the power of the Hysen family must be united.” William suddenly raised his voice, slammed his hand hard on the table, and said in a deep voice, “In the past, I have always indulged you, letting you wallow in those unrealistic fantasies. This was my oversight.”

"From now on, that's no longer an option. You either join us as the eldest son of the family, or you're out. I won't leave you a single coin or a thread! Get out of this door and go beg on the streets with those beggars!"

Henry's expression changed slightly, but the thought of having to survive alone outside with nothing made him feel a sense of anticipation.

He could never bring himself to place himself in a perfectly unfamiliar environment, detaching himself from family, name, wealth, and everything else he could detach from, for a truly exhilarating adventure.

"..." Jenny had a bad feeling that this kind of conversation was not suitable to be said in front of a stranger like herself.

William's unreserved exposure of the ugly and dark side of his family sent chills down her spine.

She clutched her chest, which was throbbing slightly, and forced herself to remain calm, continuing to sit upright at the table.

“You once said that it would be my good fortune if the eldest son of a family like me could live a peaceful and comfortable life as a wealthy man,” Henry said coldly. “I’m afraid I don’t have the ability to contribute to your great cause, Father.”

“Times have changed, and the situation is different now.” William’s gaze, still filled with disgust, scrutinized him. “Somehow, your public image has always been very popular. They love your persona—honesty, kindness, fairness… blah blah blah.”

"You not only need to be the spokesperson for the family image, but also the spokesperson for the automotive lighting brand."

Henry was stunned. He hadn't expected that he could be involved in the family business in this way.

“You should thank those Indians, man. They're the ones who got you this precious debut opportunity.” Imond’s tone was clearly sarcastic. “Tonight is probably the most important moment of your life. You’re finally going to go from a boy to a proper man.”

……

"Woo..."

Jenny's expression changed; her face grew paler, and she clutched the fabric covering her chest, her fingers twisting together. "Henry... I... I feel unwell..."

She murmured softly, and Henry, sensing something was wrong, quickly turned around and demanded, "What did you do to her?"

“Bang!!”

The glass shattered on the floor, and the bright red wine seeped into the wooden floor like blood.

Jenny collapsed onto the table, her forehead hitting the surface with a crisp sound.

“That’s right, my eldest son,” William said sarcastically. “The time has come for him to prove himself.”

“You don’t think we’d agree to you marrying a lowly, filthy ranch woman, do you? That’s impossible, absolutely impossible! You’re the eldest son of the Hysen family. Your marriage, your future, should all be planned for the long term. You’re bringing shame upon me!”

William's voice was filled with suppressed anger, and now, with no one else around to witness it, he poured out all his pent-up feelings.

“This woman planned everything. Don’t tell me you couldn’t see what she was thinking. I’ve seen plenty of people like her. They’ll use every trick in the book to climb up the social ladder for their family’s reputation and wealth, just like mistletoe!” William shouted angrily. “It’s ridiculous that you could be outsmarted by someone like that.”

"However, there is still a chance to correct all of this. I can consider all your past disobedience as just childish behavior."

"Prove to me that you are still my eldest son, someone I can be proud of."

"when!"

Imond drew a short knife from his waist, stuck it on the table, and the hilt jingled as it swung.

His gaze towards Jenny was filled with murderous intent. On the day of the competition, he had been utterly defeated by the substitute knights hired by Jenny. This hatred remained buried deep in his heart.

"So, this is the purpose of this dinner?" Henry said coldly. "You want me to kill my lover."

"Don't worry, brother, she's not your lover. There are plenty of people like her. You're going to marry a lady from a prestigious family someday. Keeping someone like her around will only be a stain on your reputation."

"Kill her in front of all of us, and end this!"

William remained silent again, using this tactic to force him into office.

“Otherwise, my father and I would find it hard to believe that you would be willing to devote yourself wholeheartedly to the family business.”

Henry's expression changed several times, and a shadow fell over his face.

“No… Henry… don’t kill me…” Jenny’s lips trembled weakly.

She never imagined that after all her efforts, she would face such an ending, and a feeling of near-tragic grandeur welled up inside her.

After round after round of maneuvering, she finally got her wish and sat at the nobles' table. But even at the same table, she wasn't treated as a person, but rather as a dish. Her eyes trembled violently; she wanted to say something, but her body felt as heavy as lead, unable to move an inch.

She couldn't even see Henry's expression. Between the family business and a mere ranch woman, what choice would this young master make?

She had almost given up hope, and with each breath she took, she used all her strength, as if it were her last.

"Fine." Henry's voice was cold and almost emotionless. "I'll handle her. Are you satisfied now?"

He strode down from the table, drew his dagger, grabbed Jenny's shoulders, and lifted her upper body. Their eyes met, and Jenny saw a fleeting glimpse of hatred in his golden-blue eyes.

The cold blade pierced her abdomen, and blood seeped into her elegant dress, forming a crimson flower.

William nodded with satisfaction.

Imond narrowed his eyes, looking at the spot where William had stabbed him, his expression changing slightly.

Chapter 636: The Unarmed Knight

When Jenny groggily opened her eyes, she felt a burning, sharp pain in her abdomen. She didn't have the strength to check; she only felt immense happiness that she was still alive and breathing, even though every breath was accompanied by intense pain.

The world seemed to sway and flicker before my eyes, and the lights and eaves of the houses, like an overexposed old photograph, gradually became blurry.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry..." Henry knew she was awake, and murmured, "I had no other choice in that situation."

His mind worked quickly. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, further verbal resistance was pointless. Besides, he couldn't possibly persuade his father and brother to abandon the idea with words alone. This was a necessary step for him.

Only by stabbing her first, displaying an unusually ruthless attitude to fulfill the other party's demands, could he have a chance to negotiate further. That is, he had to personally settle this matter and dispose of Jenny's body. Simply put, he had to throw her into that dark, narrow alleyway used for disposing of stolen goods.

Interestingly, after Finney was nearly kicked to death, he was also thrown into this garbage alley. Now, his sister is experiencing the same pain her brother went through. Even if she's still alive, leaving her here overnight would surely cause her to bleed to death.

This back-and-forth bought Henry time to move Jenny out of the Hysen family mansion. It was brief; he needed to return immediately after disposing of the body. But it was better than nothing.

Because the wound was on his abdomen, he couldn't carry her on his back, so he could only carry her in a princess carry, holding her around the waist as he walked quickly forward.

Jenny's eyes were lowered, and she didn't speak.

“I really didn’t expect things to turn out like this…” Henry’s tone was very complicated. “It seems that the malice of our family has swelled to a level I can’t even imagine. The death of Ryan Childer has ignited their greed, and driven by greed, people are capable of anything.”

Jenny murmured, her face pale, and beads of blood seeped from her wound, trickling down between Henry's fingers.

"Am I, a... lowly rat, wrong even in my breathing, my gaze, my thoughts?"

“No, it’s my family. They’re beyond saving. I’m so sorry…” Henry shook his head and said firmly, “You will meet someone better than me in the future.”

"Do I even have a future?" Jenny murmured.

“You can pull through,” Henry said with absolute certainty. “Remember that sword manual? The first page of the manual is a very complex diagram of the human body… It shows where the fatal points are, where the bleeding occurs, and where it just looks scary. I stabbed strictly according to the diagram.”

Jenny's mind was almost completely blank. She didn't know anything about sword manuals, only that her opponent had managed to buy her a chance to survive in that situation. She was overwhelmed with mixed feelings and incredibly complicated emotions.