Chapter 505 - 505: The Time Had Come (1/2)

[ Block 9, Cudilla Old Village in City Y. Meeting Time: 5:00 am. ]

After the 36 hours deadline, the time had come for Erick to face the Dark Knight Organization. Everything was all set on his part. He was praying that everything would work according to their plan.

Erick and Mr. Carter were riding one car. General Jason and his team were following them behind. They all made the necessary preparations for this day. Erick just wanted to see Elle, safe and sound.

”Are you ready now?” Mr. Carter asked Erick, glancing at him through the rear-view mirror.

”Yes, I hope my wife is just fine,” Erick said. The worry and concern were painted on his tired face.

Mr. Carter tapped Erick's shoulder. ”You can do it. Nothing terrible will happen to them. Erick… just focus on saving them. Don't worry about me. The Dark Knight will not hurt me.”

”Don't hesitate, Erick. No matter what happens, you should secure your wife and your baby first. Can you promise me that?” Mr. Carter was asking Erick for his reassurance.

Erick didn't answer directly. He had complex feelings right now. He wanted to save Elle and their baby but at the same time, he couldn't bear to put Mr. Carter's life on the line. If he could save them both then he would do his best to do it.

They were near the agreed meeting place when Phantom contacted Erick through their communicating device.

Phantom: ” Son, we are all in our respective posts and positions now. There were about 20 men on the Dark Knight's side. Surprisingly, our plan worked. It seemed that they didn't bring more men. They are confident that you followed everything they said and didn't bring any back-ups.”

Erick: ”Father, did you see Elle?”

Phantom: ”Not yet. I think she's still inside the Black van. There's a black van in the middle of the field. Their men are highly armed. They are guarding the van. There's a high possibility that Alfonso is with her. They are still inside the van.”

Erick heaved a frustrated sigh after hearing that. He was eager to know Elle's condition at this point. But even Phantom hadn't seen her yet. Phantom's team and Skull Gang members were already there, hiding and monitoring the Dark Knight”s men.

Phantom: ”Son, I think your suspicion was right. They didn't plant any snipers around the area. It seemed that they already anticipated your next move and action.”

Erick's grip on the steering wheel tightened. Complicated emotions could be seen in his eyes. He didn't know if he should be glad or not about this.

Erick: ”Thanks, father. I'm counting on you. Please help me save Elle.”

Phantom: ” Don't worry, Son. We got your back.”