Chapter 231 Is Death The Right Punishment?


    Chapter 231 Is Death the Right Punishment?


    "As you wish!" Judge''s eyes narrowed, showing no hesitation. With a swift movement, a de''s


    edge emerged from his hand, shing through the air.


    The Toye family members eximed in unison.


    The next second, a head soared into the sky. Will Toye''s body copsed, convulsed briefly, and then


    lay still, lifeless.


    "How...? You killed him?" ke Toye roared, his rage evident. "Elder Cloud, kill him, kill him for me.


    I''ll take responsibility for everything!"


    "Understood, sir!" The white-haired elder''s gaze turned sharp as he faced Judge. "You''re reckless,


    to dare to kill Master Will. Today, no matter what kind of SHADOW member you are, you''ll die!"


    Boom!


    As he spoke, an imposing aura surged, indicating a cultivation at the Battle God realm.


    "Remember to apologize to Master Will when you see him next!" After another low growl, the elder''s


    figure rushed toward Judge, delivering a series of powerful punches that carried a whistling wind.


    "Ignorant!" Stout''s voice cut through the air. He took a couple of steps forward, his hand sweeping


    out like a thunderp.


    "Hmm?" Sensing the aura fluctuations from Stout''s body, the old man''s pupils contracted to


    pinpricks.


    From the start, he had been dismissing Stout, thinking him to be just a chef from some kitchen. But


    now, he felt a Warlord-level power resonating from Stout, which left him with an urge to curse. Since


    when did Warlord-level experts be somon? Was every chubby guy now a Warlord?


    Bang!


    Unsurprisingly, Stout''s palm energy struck the old man''s chest with brutal force. Like autumn leaves


    being swept away by a gust of wind, the elder was sent flying, crashed to the ground, tumbled a few


    times, and theny still.


    "Why... are you so strong!" The old man let out a final breath, coughing up a mouthful of blood


    before going still.


    ke Toye and hispanions gasped again, collectively dumbfounded.


    A Battle God-level powerhouse of them had been defeated with a single palm strike. Could this get


    any more exaggerated?


    "I apologize if my actions were a bit heavy-handed." Stout shrugged, shing a grin.


    "You..." ke Toye took a deep gulp of air.


    "Did you instruct Will Toye to do this?" Judge turned his gaze to ke Toye, his voice cold. "Do you


    realize the consequences of your actions?"


    "You SHADOW people are truly something. I''ll remember what happened today, and I''ll make sure


    to repay it twofold someday," ke Toye didn''t address Judge''s question, instead speaking to


    another middle-aged man nearby. "Let''s go, Colin."


    Stout''s strength had far exceeded his expectations. Staying any longer would only lead to


    humiliation.


    "Today, you won''t be leaving," Judge replied.


    "Mr Judge, that''s enough for now. Don''t go too far with this...," a man named Colin Kennedy said,


    his tone trying to remainposed.


    "And who might you be?" Judge''s voice grew colder.


    Though the man had remained silent until now, Judge could sense that he wasn''t an ordinary


    person.


    "Leader of Buddha Hall, Colin Kennedy."


    "Buddha Hall?" Judge squinted his eyes.


    "Mr Judge, I ask for a small favor. Let''s end things here today." Colin Kennedy continued.


    "Do you think Buddha Hall has that much weight?" Judge''s brows furrowed. "I''m sorry, you don''t


    have any standing here! Furthermore, you''vee all the way to support ke Toye. Your


    connection with the Toye family must be special, right? Are you involved in the shady activities the


    Toye family has been engaged in?"


    "Judge, please be mindful of your words!" Colin Kennedy''s eyebrows knitted, his voice carrying a


    cold intent. "Don''t assume that having support from higher-ups grants you the freedom to act


    recklessly. Buddha Hall isn''t a pushover. If you push your luck, don''t me me for not being polite!"


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    "How impolite would you like to be?" Billy''s calm voice broke the silence as he walked in.


    "Com-Commander Gardner?!" As Colin Kennedy recognized Billy, his face drained of color, his


    expression betraying panic. Before this, he had stayed silent to see if Billy Gardner was present.


    Assuming Billy hadn''t appeared by now, Colin Kennedy thought he must not be at the base. That


    was why he dared to speak so boldly to Judge. Otherwise, even if he had ten times the courage, he


    wouldn''t dare!


    "You haven''t answered me yet. How impolite would you like to be?" Billy continued in aposed


    tone.


    "Commander Gardner, what happened today, SHADOW went too far!" Colin Kennedy took a deep


    breath, forcing himself to calm down. "You''re not differentiating between right and wrong. You''ve


    killed two people, does SHADOW value human life?"


    "Are you saying that because SHADOW didn''t inform you beforehand, you think even the most


    heinous criminals shouldn''t be killed?" Billy spoke again.


    "Commander Gardner, that''s not what I meant." Colin Kennedy took another deep breath. "While


    Will Toye is guilty, death isn''t a fitting punishment. Your actions..."


    "Nearly ten lives were lost tragically. Are you telling me that he doesn''t deserve death?" Billy''s voice


    turned cold, interrupting him. After a brief pause, he continued, "ording to your reasoning, ke


    Toye colluding with WestCloud Trading Company, you probably knew about it already. Or maybe


    you were even involved?"


    "Commander Gardner, please watch your words. You can''t make baseless usations like this..." A


    sh of panic crossed Colin Kennedy''s eyes.


    His reaction didn''t escape Billy''s gaze. A chilling intent emanated from Billy.


    "As a leader of Buddha Hall, to collude with external enemies andpromise national security,


    quite impressive!" Billy finished speaking with a grim tone. "ording to SHADOW''s regtions,


    beheading is the punishment!"


    "Yes, Commander!" Judge nodded, already impatient to act.


    "Do you dare...?!"


    Colin Kennedy hadn''t anticipated that Billy would publicly execute him. Roaring in anger, he raised


    his hand to meet Judge''s de. However, he had overestimated his own strength. Having only


    recently reached the Battle God realm, he couldn''t possibly block Judge''s attack. His words were


    cut off abruptly. A line of blood appeared at his throat, and he copsed, twitching a few times


    before falling still.


    ke Toye and the others'' jaws dropped in unison, their faces filled with terror.


    Even the leader of Buddha Hall was beheaded in public!


    Without any hesitation, including ke Toye, everyone dropped to their knees simultaneously.


    "Commander Gardner, I beg you for mercy, I... I won''t dare anymore, please spare my wretched


    life..." ke Toye pleaded while bowing repeatedly.


    "Boss, how should we proceed?" Judge turned to Billy.


    "ke Toye''s crimes warrant death by execution," Billy responded with a solemn tone. "For the rest,


    conduct a thorough investigation. Anyone involved in the conspiracy should be killed without


    mercy."


    "Understood!" Judge nodded.


    "No, please!" Upon hearing Billy''s decision, ke Toye was ovee with fear. He quickly rushed


    toward the door.


    Swoosh!


    A de of light shed from his waist, and his body was instantly severed into two parts, both falling


    to the ground.


    "Have mercy..." The people kneeling on the ground were terrified and trembling.


    "Take them all away!" Judge waved his hand to the side.


    "Yes, Commander!" the SHADOW guards nodded in response.


    Five minutester, Billy and the others took their seats in the room.


    "Boss, what''s the next step? Should we send people to wipe out the Toye family in Enssea?" Judge


    inquired.