Man With Super Medical Skill (Matthew)

Corey's booming command brought everyone back into formation, resuming their training with renewed focus. Meanwhile, he took off at a sprint toward the far end of the compound.

"What happened?" he demanded.

A Viper Crew scout came rushing up and gave a hurried report. "Inspector General, just now the Warden of the Island Watch-Brennan-launched a rebellion. The Governor's Keep responded with a full-scale firepower strike!"

Firepower saturation? A heavy look crossed Corey's face. "Does everyone know about this?"

The scout shook his head. "No. The Governor's Keep set a perimeter-no one is allowed within 60 miles. Those guys don't even have a clue what's going on."

Suspicion flickered in Corey's eyes. "If no one can get within 60 miles, then how the hell did you get this intel? And with such detail?"

Suddenly, the scout's expression lit up with excitement. "Because of Mr. Larden!"

Corey nodded slowly in understanding.

Everyone had heard about the uproar during the Life-and-Death Arena, when Matteo had been personally summoned by Olexar. That incident had caused quite a stir. The Governor's Keep likely hadn't interfered with the Viper Crew's movements because of that connection.

"Next time you're out gathering intel," Corey warned, "if it involves the Governor's Keep, don't assume we're exempt from the rules. They may let us in once for the sake of the Governor or Mr. Larden, but over time, that courtesy wears thin."

Seeing that Corey had misunderstood, the scout quickly clarified with a helpless expression. "Sir, I didn't mean they let me in because of Mr. Larden."

Corey's face darkened slightly. "You used Mr. Larden's name?"

The edge in his voice made it clear-he wasn't pleased.

"N-No! That's not it! Mr. Larden came back he's at the Governor's Keep right now!" the scout exclaimed, flustered. He

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"When I got there, Mr. Larden saw me and called me in himself. Everything I just reported came straight from him. He even said he's really pleased with how the Viper

Crew is doing now and that you're

doing an excellent job. Once he

finishes up, he plans to visit the crew himself."

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Hearing that, a bright grin broke out on Corey's face. "You're telling me Mr. Larden is back?!"

"That's right."

"Hahaha! You can head back and rest. Take a month off-grab 10,000 Dornia Emeralds from the payroll. Tell them it's from me." Corey turned on his heel and strode off without another word.

The scout stood there dazed for a second. But once the reward registered, his face lit up with joy. Ten thousand Dornia Emeralds and a full month's vacation-for doing absolutely nothing. His loyalty to the Viper Crew deepened on the spot. swnovel.net Corey quickly returned to his apartment a modest one-bedroom unit. From a drawer, he pulled out the exact outfit he'd been wearing the first time he met Matthew. He stripped off his tank top, revealing layers of dense scars and a frame built from raw strength. Then he threw on the familiar loose clothes, covering himself once again. swnovel

Ever since Matthew had expressed complete trust in him, Corey had been utterly loyal. He'd spent his days spreading stories about Matthew's feats and greatness throughout the Viper Crew.

Now, knowing Matthew had returned, Corey was visibly excited. He was desperate to show him that he hadn't betrayed that trust—that he'd lived up to every bit of expectation.

He rushed out the door and called to his men, "Get a car ready for me. I'm heading out now."

"Yes, sir!"

Corey grabbed a few essentials and hurried down the stairs, giddy with excitement—like a kid who had no idea what to do with all his joy.