Empire of Shadows

Chapter 84: Family and Family Members [Monthly Ticket 666+1]

The smiles vanished from the faces of these young people, replaced by a variety of complex expressions.

Some had a fierce glint in their eyes, some showed a hint of pity, and some were simply full of curiosity.

Because of their different levels of involvement, they had different positions, viewpoints, and opinions on this execution.

Hiram stepped forward at this moment, "This is my problem, I need to apologize to everyone."

Lance didn't stop him this time.

Hiram explained the general situation, as some people weren't very clear on the specifics.

They worked for others, but because they were illegal immigrants, these people refused to pay them and threatened to kick them out.

Lance helped them call their manager, who not only refused to communicate but also cursed and swore, so Lance decided to teach them a lesson.

So they planned to transport the wine from the warehouse, and in fact, they succeeded, but someone was unwilling to join the family and left with the money.

Actually, upon hearing this, some neutral people began to lean towards Lance. It wasn't that they hadn't been on Lance's side from the beginning, but they were somewhat skeptical about the idea of "executing someone who made a mistake," feeling it was too harsh.

Because no one could guarantee they wouldn't make mistakes, but at this time, they roughly understood the specific situation and realized the seriousness of the matter.

Especially when they heard that Lance paid these people their wages according to his rules, and that Elvin and the others were willing to deposit the extra money into the company account, the impact of "I am also a beneficiary, and my interests have also been damaged" began to truly guide their thinking.

They felt that they and Lance were one, a family!

And Lance's act of letting Jason leave with the money completely dispelled the last bit of dissatisfaction that might have existed in people's hearts.

He was a man of his word, and that was enough.

The subsequent development of the matter was even simpler. If someone came to investigate Jason, and if Jason was caught first, and he couldn't help but confess, then everyone here would be finished!

At this point, there were no more problems. Elvin had also brought back the oil drum long ago. Alberto didn't ask at all what Lance wanted the oil drum for.

Besides being used to hold gasoline, the only other use was to throw it into Angel Lake.

It is said that manufacturers who produce oil drums have now begun to brush waterproof paint on the oil drums, the purpose of which is to allow them to stay at the bottom of the lake for a longer time without being corroded by the lake water.

This place is by the sea, and the lake water also has a certain corrosive ability.

Lance led the people into the warehouse. The drowsy Jason was startled when he saw so many people coming in, but he quickly realized what was happening and began to beg for mercy.

"Mr. Lance, Mr. Lance, spare me, I don't want to die!"

"I haven't done anything that would harm you. No one knows that you are behind this. As long as I leave, no one will know!"

"I'm still young, I still have parents who need me to support them, I still have many things that I haven't had time to do, Lance, please, let me go!"

He saw that Lance remained unmoved, and that all those eyes were watching him. The pressure of death was getting higher and higher, and he realized that begging was useless.

After a brief silence, he tried to jump up and kick Lance, but he obviously couldn't do that, he could only swing his legs in place like a clown.

"You son of a bitch, you're just a despicable villain, what right do you have to decide whether I should die?"

"You're not a judge, you're just a robber, there's no difference between you and me!"

"You can kill me today, and someone else will come and kill you tomorrow. We're all the same, one day you'll be killed like this by someone else, Lance, I guarantee you!"

"You will die worse than me!"

He used all his strength, no longer moving randomly, but constantly cursing.

Hiram whispered a few words to Lance, and after getting Lance's consent, he used a strip of cloth and a rag to prevent Jason from speaking.

He had tried everything, and at this time, he seemed to have resigned himself to his fate, hanging there.

Elvin spread the tarpaulin all over the ground to ensure that blood would not splatter on the ground, and then stood aside.

Lance picked up the pistol and took a few steps forward, "Jason, I will send your money to your family in installments, they will know that you are doing well in the Federation."

"As for you saying that I will die, I don't deny it."

"Everyone will die, Jason, but whether dying is meaningful is very important to us."

"Whether dying on the road to pursuing dreams, or dying in the responsibility of protecting family members, to me, it is meaningful."

"People will talk about it in their chats in the future, ah, there was once a Lance in Goldport City, he did some great things."

"Even if I am like a shooting star across the night sky, at least I had a moment to illuminate this era!"

The young people behind Lance felt a sense of excitement listening to these seemingly calm words!

He raised the gun in his hand and aimed it at Jason's forehead. Jason, who was still cursing, softened again, and even his crotch was dripping, he peed.

"Leave like a man, leave us with a better impression."

"Also, don't be disobedient in your next life."

But it seemed he couldn't do it. Lance shook his head and pulled the trigger.

The bullet pierced Jason's head, and a large area was splattered with blood. The two girls screamed, but the screams quickly stopped.

Elvin walked to Lance's side, took the weapon from his hand, and shot Jason in the chest again with a blank expression.

Then it was Ethan, Maurice, Ennio, Melo, and even the two girls finally picked up the pistol in the eyes of everyone and gave Jason a bullet!

Looking at Jason, who was riddled with holes, Lance breathed a heavy sigh of relief, "We are family, I will fight anyone to protect you!"

… …

"I think we should pour some cement first, otherwise, if he is pressed at the bottom, if the oil drum breaks, some parts may float up."

Seeing that they were planning to throw Jason directly in, Lance raised some objections. Elvin, wearing a raincoat, was stunned for a moment, "You're right, Ethan, pour some cement first!"

Lance put two wooden boards at the bottom to prevent Jason from sinking to the bottom. Ethan pushed the cart over and poured some cement in, and then they threw Jason in and filled it up.

The summer weather was exceptionally hot, and the outermost layer would solidify overnight, and the seal of this oil drum was very strong and tight.

It was composed of a part of rubber and multiple mechanically structured buckles, but Lance told them not to buckle it up yet.

Everyone was a little heavy-hearted at night, but this was a process that everyone had experienced, and some things still had a great impact on them.

Seeing that everyone's emotions were not very high, Lance decided to say something that would make people happy.

"We have been talking about the company account, and many people may not quite understand what this account is for. Since everyone is here today, I will briefly explain it."

"For example, this time for our new clothes, this money will be deducted from the company account. I plan to make it a convention."

"Every year we will have three sets of spring and summer clothes, two sets of autumn and winter clothes, and one set of winter clothes."

"In addition, I also plan to buy some houses. We have more and more people now, and we can't all sleep in the living room and corridors, after all, we still have ladies here."

"Whether it's renting a house or buying a house, this part of the money will also come from the company's account, you don't need to bear anything."

"In the future, all your injury expenses will also be paid by the company account."

"The vast majority of expenses are borne by the company, you don't need to bear this part of the cost."

"I know that some people will feel unfair, why am I fighting in the front, but someone in the back enjoys the same thing as me?"

"But as we said, we are a big family, we are one family, you will not care whether your parents give your brother more or less than you, you will find that we may not have any blood relationship, but our hearts are always together… …"

The next morning, the cement in the oil drum had solidified a bit. Lance asked people to put the lid on it, then locked it, and pushed it onto the car.

After a night of thinking, Lance believed that the vast majority of people had "awakened," so today they could all show smiles.

The scenery of Angel Lake is truly beautiful!

A lush forest hides a blue lake, and sometimes when you stand by the lake, you can't tell whether what's in front of you is a lake or the sky.

Quiet, fresh, and the sun seems to be less dazzling. Under everyone's observation, the oil drum containing Jason and everyone's determination was thrown into Angel Lake.

Lance said with a smile, "Experts certainly won't know that we have also made some contributions to the rise in the lake's water level this year."

A hell of a joke that only Jason could understand.

Next was camping, barbecue, and eating meat. For young people, it was still the happiest thing. Large chunks of meat were placed on the charcoal fire to roast, and the pungent aroma was unbearable!

The young men also took off their clothes and went swimming in the lake. In fact, they had already forgotten that Jason was at the bottom of the lake. As for whether he would become another Jason, Lance didn't have any psychological pressure.

The two girls also became lively again, and they also prepared swimsuits, which made a group of young men whistle.

Sitting on a small earthen slope, the wind ruffled the lake's surface, creating shimmering ripples that reflected the intense sunlight, illuminating the smiles on everyone's faces.

It wasn't until dusk that everyone packed up their belongings and left.

They took everything with them, except for their worries, which they left behind with Jason, sinking them deep into the bottom of Angel Lake.