Capítulo 198: Carlton's Retaliation
In the game world, Jake had been granted a noble title and a luxurious estate, receiving a series of good news. However, in the real world, Jake was still living in a rented house and had received some bad news from Dirk.
"Jake, Carlton is back again. I'm going to meet him for lunch today to try and mediate the situation between you two," Dirk said over the phone.
"Thank you, Dirk," Jake replied.
Jake didn't hold high hopes for Dirk's efforts. He had some understanding of Carlton, even though their interactions had been limited. Carlton was not the type to easily let things go.
As expected, Jake received a response from Dirk in the afternoon. Carlton was not willing to let the matter go, and he intended to make Jake pay.
"Jake, be careful. I noticed that Carlton has more bodyguards around him now, and they seem stronger," Dirk warned Jake.
"Yes, I'll be careful," Jake assured him.
Carlton's reaction was entirely within Jake's expectations. He had initially thought that Carlton would seek revenge shortly after he had crippled Wade. However, he hadn't expected Carlton to delay it for so long. It seemed that even for a member of the younger generation of the Carlton family, mobilizing additional resources wasn't an easy task. With Dirk's warning in mind, Jake became more cautious.
Carlton's retaliation came swiftly. On his way back from the StarMoon Archery Club, Jake was intercepted by a group of people who clearly weren't ordinary. Most likely, they were Carlton's men.
"They're in quite a hurry," Jake murmured to himself while sitting in his car.
While Dirk had just finished his conversation with Carlton, Carlton's men had already arrived to confront Jake. They didn't want to waste any time. Four individuals blocked Jake's car, and their presence was just as imposing as Wade's had been.
Knocking on the car window, one of them gestured for Jake to roll it down. However, Jake remained calmly seated in the car as if he hadn't heard anything.
"Get out of the car!" The man's face soured when Jake didn't comply.
"Are you capable of opening the car door for me?" Jake replied casually. "A simple car door can't stop me."
The man's expression grew colder, and he reached for the door handle, attempting to open it. However, despite his best efforts, the door didn't budge. His face turned even more grim.
As a Dark Energy Master, he should have easily been able to unlock a car door, even if it was locked from the inside. However, he was unable to open it, and his frustration grew. He applied even more force, but the car door remained firmly shut. How was this possible? What kind of car was this? He had never encountered such a situation before.
"Nick, what are you doing? You can't even open a car door?" A nearby companion of his seemed irritated by Nick's inability to get Jake out of the car.
"Come try it if you're so capable!" Nick, who was struggling with the car door, was now angry not only because he couldn't open it but also because he was being mocked by his companion.
"I'll handle it," one of them said confidently. However, when he tried to open the car door, he found it equally impossible. His face turned awkward. "Thump!" Frustrated, he attempted to break the car window with a punch to drag Jake out. However, not only did he fail to shatter the window, but he didn't even leave a scratch, making the situation extremely awkward.
"Are you done? If you're done, I'll be on my way," Jake said to the people outside the car.
The individuals outside grew even more irritated by Jake's words, but they found themselves powerless.
"I don't believe you'll stay in the car forever. We know where you live, where you work; you can't run away!" Nick sneered, his hostility deepening. This time, Carlton seemed determined not only to disable Jake but to kill him.
Jake furrowed his brows. He was growing increasingly disgusted with these people. However, he also understood that they were correct. Dirk had been able to investigate his information, so there was no doubt Carlton could do the same. These individuals knew where he lived and worked; it wasn't surprising. With that in mind, Jake decided to open the car door and step out.
"You came out willingly?" Nick sneered. "So, how do you want to die?" It was clear that Carlton's hatred for Jake had intensified. Last time, Carlton had only aimed to disable him, but this time, he seemed intent on killing him.
"Did Carlton send you?" Jake asked. He needed a clear answer.
"That's right," one of the men replied without any hesitation or attempt to deny it.
"Alright, stop talking to him. Finish the task quickly, and we'll leave," another person said impatiently.
In their view, sending four people to deal with Jake was already overkill. They didn't see the point in prolonging the encounter. Jake's car might be unusual, but he was just a regular person with above-average strength. Killing him shouldn't be a significant challenge.
This was what Wade had told them. Despite being injured by Jake last time, Wade was still not convinced. He believed that Jake was merely stronger due to his physical attributes, and without any enhancements or equipment, Jake's true strength was nothing special.
To some extent, Wade's assessment wasn't entirely wrong. At level four, Jake couldn't compare to a Dark Energy Master without equipment. However, Jake was far from an ordinary person. He had gear and treasures from the game world!
The four individuals sent by Carlton didn't want to waste any more time with Jake. Since he had willingly come out of the car, there was no need to waste any more time. The person nearest to Jake took a step forward, his right hand clenched into a fist with a metallic glint on the surface. His aura was fierce and aggressive, and it seemed like he was about to smash Jake's head.
Jake noticed that the person's fist seemed to be enveloped in a metallic sheen, and it was coming at him with brutal force, as if it could shatter his head in an instant.
Stepping back slightly, Jake had already equipped himself before getting out of the car. With his high agility and the element of surprise on his side, evading this attack should be no problem.
"You want to gang up on me?" Jake looked at the group and said, then he retrieved a token from his backpack. "I have backup too!"
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