Chapter 284: For the Police Officers Who Finally Arrived

Thick smoke enveloped the area, creating a horrifying sight.

Haruto, calm yet vigilant, left the Southern District. Even so, he continued to monitor the situation through his Shadow Clones, ensuring every step was according to plan.

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On the other side, Ameliana stood frozen amidst the destruction. Her eyes widened as she saw something that had previously been hidden underground. The explosions had opened up a vast underground space, revealing the secret headquarters of the Soul Collector.

Ameliana could not hide her shock. All this time, she had never imagined that such a large base was hidden beneath the Southern District. However, her anger did not subside.

"So... this is the reason they destroyed the Southern District," Ameliana murmured, her tone filled with a mix of anger and frustration.

Ameliana now realized that the group that had given the warning earlier had strong reasons for their attack. However, their actions to destroy the entire Southern District still made Ameliana extremely angry. For her, this destruction was excessive, and the impact was felt not only by the Soul Collector but also by innocent civilians.

"Whatever their reasons, destroying the entire Southern District is unforgivable," Ameliana whispered to herself before turning her gaze back to the expanding devastation.

"Listen! Capture every Anbu and anyone who comes out of the underground. If they surrender, immediately handcuff them and knock them out. However, if they try to resist… eliminate them all." Ameliana shouted loudly, her voice echoing among the buildings that were beginning to fill with tension.

"Understood!" The police officers immediately moved with increased aggression, drawing their weapons and charging into the chaos that was starting to form.

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Meanwhile, the battle between the police officers and the Anbu erupted. The Anbu, who were actually just Shadow Clones, fought back as best as they could while ensuring the Southern District was reduced to rubble. They had to withstand the onslaught without revealing their true abilities—a strategy that Haruto had carefully devised.

However, something unexpected happened. The Captains and Vice Captains of the Soul Collector appeared amidst the chaos, changing the course of the battle. Their presence posed a serious threat to the Shadow Clones disguised as Anbu.

Now, they had to face not only the police but also powerful individuals who could easily expose their disguise if they made even the slightest mistake.

In the midst of the fierce fighting, the Shadow Clones also had to protect the civilians who had previously insisted on staying. Those who had refused to leave were now running in panic as explosions and battles began to rage around them.

Haruto, observing this situation, understood that their stubbornness from the beginning had brought them into danger. However, he also realized that he was partly responsible for all of this.

That was why, before the battle began, Haruto had given orders to the Shadow Clones to save anyone who could still be rescued.

Even if it meant diverting some Shadow Clones from the fight against the police and the Soul Collector, Haruto prioritized the rescue of civilians. It was a risk that had to be taken, even if it made the situation more difficult.

On the other hand, the Captains and Vice Captains of the Soul Collector indeed possessed extraordinary power and skills, but at this moment, Haruto was not overly worried. The police officers had already begun to move toward the battle site, guided by the Shadow Clones disguised as Anbu.

As the police officers arrived at the scene, they immediately saw the fierce battle between the Anbu and the Soul Collector. Their eyes narrowed, filled with vigilance as they carefully observed both groups.