Chapter 82 Gendarmerie
Jonathan was frustrated when he thought of his reckless action the previous night. I should have never done that. What has gotten into me? I must be careful next time, especially when dealing with Jen.
After he had gone abroad, he was used to a wild and free lifestyle and was afraid of commitment.
Therefore, he decided to leave Jennifer after helping get set up the bar business. As for Yasmin, he would make sure she got married before leaving. By then, he would be a free man and could travel to every country, enjoying the time of his life.
With his car, he could drive to any exquisite place he wanted. When night fell, he would enjoy a romantic encounter by hitting on pretty girls in any random bar. On any day, he would give a lesson to those who ticked him off or lend a helping hand to those who were in trouble. That was a life he had longed for.
Amber finally came out of her room in a clean and tidy police uniform after Jonathan sat in the living room for twenty minutes.
She looked particularly smart in the royal blue attire and the neat bun hair, and her delicate face restored the usual stoical countenance.
Feeling a little awkward, Jonathan stood up. Unperturbed, Amber said, “Let’s go for breakfast. We can get down to business afterward.”
Upon hearing that, Jonathan was relieved, as the first thing mentioned by Amber was not the shameful occurrence last night.
However, Jonathan realized he had no clothes to change when he noticed he was still in pajamas.
Amber soon knew what was in his mind and said, “Stay here. I’ll go and get you new clothes.”
Jonathan nodded.
Without any delay, Amber left her house.
In truth, she did not hate Jonathan. It was just that she was too embarrassed to face Jonathan. As a daughter who grew up in a strict family and always listened to what her parents said, she never kissed a man until Jonathan kissed her on the airplane last time.
Worse still, Jonathan saw her naked yesterday night, leaving Amber distraught. Nevertheless, she knew she could not blame Jonathan and decided to treat him indifferently to relieve the tension between them.
Amber soon returned with food. Initially, she planned to go out for breakfast with Jonathan, but she picked up some food on the way home after buying sportswear.
Jonathan was naturally happy with that.
After changing into his new clothes, Jonathan looked younger and sporty.
Seeing the breakfast Amber bought was spaghetti bolognese, bagels, and milk, Jonathan felt warmth bubbling in his heart because the food was his favorite, although he knew Amber was still angry with him.
It was not something the other women I had met could do. Well, they all have their own strengths.
At that instant, Jonathan had mixed feelings.
After the duo had breakfast, Amber asked, “When are you going to send Felicia back to Crimson Onyx Sect?”
Jonathan replied sternly, “It’s better to do it as soon as possible. We shall move after breakfast.”
Amber said, “I think it won’t be easy for us because they thought we had killed Master Yarrow.”
Jonathan said, “It’s not a problem for us. Gabriel can’t do anything to us because he is already a disabled man. Please inform the gendarmerie in Kenfort that we are going to Crimson Onyx Sect by helicopter. I can show them the way because I know the place very well. With their help, I believe Crimson Onyx Sec would not give us a hard time, and Felicia would have a chance to testify for us.”
After hearing Jonathan’s words, Amber was astounded by his wits again, as the case that she found nerve-racking turned out to be a piece of cake for Jonathan.
At the same time, she was also very thrilled. She expected a career advancement after arresting Zachary and solving the case of Golden Years without the help of the relationship with her father.
Soon enough, they made a good start after Amber managed to get the gendarmerie in Kenfort through some connection to agree to send assistance.
Subsequently, the duo made their way toward Golden Years.
After arriving at the bar, Jonathan asked Felicia to hide inside Phoenix Jade. The jade was a perfect shelter for the soul, and it was crystal clear with the shape of a phoenix.
Furthermore, there was a drop of blood in the middle of the jade, making it look like a phoenix crying with tears of blood.
When Jonathan held the jade in his palm, he sensed a stream of chill surrounding him and felt his bloodstream had somehow connected to the stone.
At that moment, he believed his cultivation would rise to a whole new level if he had absorbed the energy of jade for some time.
As a matter of fact, the jade was indeed an absolute gem, as it could prolong the lifespan of any ordinary man and strengthen any martial artist. On top of that, if any Divine Master were to own the jade, they would be able to control the magnetic field.
However, Jonathan could not care less despite how powerful the jade was, as he knew he could not just lay hands on any treasure that did not belong to him.
As for Felicia, she had been very cautious in protecting the jade from anyone. If it were not for what Jonathan had done for her back then, she would never place her trust in him.
After retrieving Phoenix Jade, Jonathan and Amber set off to Kenfort. In the beginning, they had a problem with transportation. Although Jonathan had seized a helicopter from Crimson Onyx Sect, he could not fly the aircraft without legitimate permission from the authorities. Moreover, he had no right to do that because he was not the owner. Otherwise, he would be shot down by the military if he blatantly flew the chopper around.
Jonathan thought of going by car, but he was afraid it would take a long time before they could reach Crimson Onyx Sect. Luckily for him, Amber managed to mobilize the military aircraft in Horington through some connection once again.
The reason she had such a powerful connection was her family background. Her father was a clerk of the city council from Jadebourough, and her grandfather, a tycoon in Yaleview, was a legendary man. With that inextricably intertwined tie-in between her family and society, Amber could actually get what she wanted as long as she did not cross the line.
Furthermore, the elders in her family were extremely fond of her and willing to give her whatever she wanted. They even could afford her a luxurious life without a doubt.
However, it was not what Amber wanted. She preferred to live the way she wanted by working as a police and arresting some crooks, contributing to society.
When everything was ready, Jonathan and Amber boarded the military aircraft that was steered by a professional pilot from the military region.
As the duo air-dashed to Kenfort International Airport, on the other hand, the gendarmerie in Kenfort headed to the same place.
The journey was fast and smooth for Jonathan and Amber as they reached the airport before noon. Subsequently, the duo was escorted to the military garrison before getting on military helicopters to fly to Crimson Onyx Sect.
Half an hour later, three military helicopters appeared over the airstrip in Crimson Onyx Sect, causing an alarm in the sect.
Judging from how the helicopters looked, the people from Crimson Onyx Sect knew they were dealing with gendarmerie in Kenfort. Therefore, none of them dared not to make a move, especially in the land of Chanaea.
Meanwhile, Horace soon gathered on the airstrip with some elders and young warriors.
As soon as the military choppers landed, twenty gendarmeries came out with firearms in their hands. Their movement was so uniform that they gave off an oppressive feeling. They then stood in two lines, making way for Jonathan, Amber, and Sergio, who was the chief of the gendarmerie.
At that moment, their solemn entrance made them look like some kind of big shot.
When Horace caught sight of Jonathan and Amber, the old man’s jaw dropped.
The others were also similarly shocked upon seeing the duo. Horace quickly recollected himself and greeted, “To what do I owe this surprising visit?”
Horace was an old man who lived a reclusive life in the old-time sect, Crimson Onyx Sect. Therefore, he spoke in a very quaint way.
Jonathan cut the chase after glancing at Horace indifferently. “We’re here for Gabriel. Please hand him over now.”
A young man in the back, who had seen Jonathan and Amber, chided emotionally, “Nonsense! You’ve killed Master Yarrow, and now, you even have the audacity to frame Gabriel. Tell me. What are you going to do with him?”
Jonathan remained unmoved as he looked at the young man before asking, “What’s your name?”
The young man replied calmly, “Seth Zimmer. I’m not afraid of you.”
Jonathan said, “Why should you? We’re being reasonable now. By the way, did you see me killing Master Yarrow?”
Seth was rendered speechless. He froze for a moment before replying, “I know you did it the day you set fire to The House of Worship. We all knew it.”
Jonathan said, “It takes a motive to kill a person. I’m merely a stranger to Master Yarrow. So, tell me. Why should I kill him?” He paused for a second before continuing, “We come here without any harmful intention. You may not believe in me, but at least give Licia a chance to speak.”
“What? Licia? Where is she?” As soon as Jonathan finished his sentence, another young man rushed forward and probed eagerly.
“And who are you?” Jonathan looked at that young man.
The edgy young man answered, “I’m Finnegan Leonard. Licia is my sister.”
Jonathan frowned and said, “I’ve never known she has a brother. She told me she’s an orphan.”
Finnegan responded, “Licia is indeed an orphan. But, we grew up together. So, I regard her as my younger sister.”
Jonathan said, “As far as I know, Licia was very close to Gabriel since she was a kid. However, this wicked man has killed her.”
“Are you saying Licia is dead?” asked Finnegan as he trembled and paled.
Scrutinizing Finnegan’s countenance, Jonathan knew the former was not lying. He said, “It’s a long story.” He hesitated for a while before continuing, “I know all of you are loyal to Crimson Onyx Sect, but I need to expose Gabriel’s true color. Please, give me some time and a room. Today, you all are going to discover the truth through that room.”
Finnegan, who carried some weight in Crimson Onyx Sect, nodded and said, “Okay!”
Meanwhile, the other Crimson Onyx Sect members, including Horace, were unhappy and wanted to protest. However, they quickly dismissed the thought after seeing the heavily armed gendarmerie.
