Chapter 287: The Truth of Ameliana's Identity

One of the Captains stared at Ameliana with a tense expression. The Captain's eyes widened as he realized something horrifying.

The woman's breath caught in her throat, and cold sweat began to flow down her temples.

"A woman... with white hair, a scar on her face, and a very strong white flame... It can't be! That woman... Ameliana Monito!" The Captain's voice trembled.

"The adopted daughter of the previous Head of the Sato Family! In other words... the sister of the current Head of the Sato Family!" The woman's words echoed amid the tension, leaving many listeners stunned.

The Anbu present, who were actually Haruto's Shadow Clones, immediately froze. The information hit them like lightning on a clear day.

"What...?" one of the Anbu murmured softly, barely able to believe what he had just heard.

They all shared the same consciousness—Haruto's. And even though Haruto was no longer recognized by the Sato Family, everything related to that family was still big news for him.

The tension in the air intensified, as if time had slowed down. Everyone now realized that they were not just facing an ordinary police officer—they were up against someone connected to one of the most influential families.

Ameliana's eyes swept over them all with a cold, authoritative gaze. It seemed to convey an unspoken message: "Resisting will only lead to your end, so surrender."

The female Captain clenched her jaw tightly, her sharp eyes fixed on Ameliana, who stood tall amid the chaos.

"What should we do? Even if we could take her down, it would take time. Besides, with all this commotion, the Fortress City 085 Government Council will surely act quickly and send more troops here. We need to leave now!"

Another female Captain nodded in agreement. "I agree. We don't have many options."

On the other side, Criegh and a male Captain exchanged glances, realizing that the situation was not in their favor. Criegh clenched his fist before finally nodding and saying, "Then let's go. Even if we manage to kill that woman, it will only draw more attention. The Sato Family will definitely not let us get away with it. It's better to retreat now and launch another attack next time."

The male Captain added firmly, "Right. We can reappear later. For now, retreating is the best option."

Another female Captain quickly turned to the remaining Soul Collector members around them—those who had survived and were not buried under the rubble of the underground headquarters. Her gaze was sharp, full of instruction.

"You all! Hold that woman!" her voice echoed across the battlefield.

"Understood!"

Without hesitation, the Soul Collector members responded in unison before moving forward to form a barricade against Ameliana.

Meanwhile, the four remaining Captains and four Vice Captains rushed down to the basement, heading towards Arde, hoping to escape before the situation worsened.

"Attack!"

"Hold that woman!"

"Buy time for the Captains and Vice Captains!"

Their shouts echoed among the ruins. Dozens of Soul Collector members charged towards Ameliana with weapons raised high, their eyes filled with determination to incapacitate Ameliana—or at least delay her movements.

However, Ameliana remained standing in her place, her cold eyes sweeping over them one by one. The white flames enveloping her body flared larger, vibrating the air around her.

"Hmph! How annoying!" Ameliana growled in frustration, her eyes narrowing sharply before she shot towards the hole leading to the basement.