The night grew deeper.
Goro Ishida, Jin Kirisawa, and Kaoru Kazama, having had a few drinks, walked out of an izakaya (Japanese pub) that was open late at night, arm in arm.
The three men staggered to the roadside and got into a black military Hummer jeep.
In the driver's seat, a young member named "Naoto" had been waiting for a long time.
Because of his quick wit, agility, and excellent driving skills, Zhiren is now the personal driver for the three Dragon Generals.
He looked at the three dragon generals who were wobbling as they climbed onto the vehicle, and a fawning smile appeared on his face.
"Gentlemen, did you enjoy your drinks tonight?"
Sitting in the passenger seat, Goro Ishida raised his hand and gave Naoto a light tap on the head.
"Let's get you out of the car and have a few drinks together, kid. Look at how you're making excuses!"
Naoto chuckled awkwardly, starting the car as he spoke.
"Didn't the president say that members of the True Dragon Society should abide by the law, do good deeds, and maintain the positive image of the True Dragon Society when they have nothing to do?"
Driving under the influence of alcohol is not advisable.
In the back seat, Kirisawa Jin let out a burp and waved his hand.
"Alright, Naoto, don't mind that big guy Ishida. He's been drinking, how can he drive? Hurry up and take us home."
"Okay!"
Naoto responded.
The Hummer jeep's engine let out a low growl as the vehicle drove steadily along the empty highways of Toaru City late at night.
The place they were going back to tonight was the gathering place of the core combat members of the True Dragon Society.
The core combat members of the True Dragon Society have collectively leased several newly built residential buildings in the southern suburbs of the city as their usual lodgings.
This also facilitates unified management and emergency mobilization.
After all, as a core combat member, one is required to be available at any time.
If people live too far apart, it will be difficult to get them all together in case of an emergency.
Naoto is a natural chatterbox; as soon as the car hit the road, he started talking animatedly.
"Brothers, I have something to tell you! I'm getting married in a few days! You all absolutely have to come to my wedding banquet!"
Upon hearing this news, even Kaoru Kazama, who had been silent and resting with his eyes closed in the back seat, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and open his eyes.
Being able to serve as the personal driver for the three dragon generals, how could Naoto's relationship with them not be good?
This kid is quick-witted, has a sweet tongue, and knows how to get things done.
Although the three dragon generals wouldn't say they considered him their own junior, they were certainly among their own people.
Upon hearing this, Goro Ishida raised his hand and patted Naoto on the back of the head again.
"You little brat! Such a big deal as your wedding, and you're only telling us a few now? Don't you consider us your older brothers?!"
Naoto was so startled by the slap that he almost lost control of the steering wheel, and the car swayed on the road.
"Ouch! Brother Ishida! Stop patting my head! If you keep doing that, you'll make me stupid!"
Goro Ishida snorted coldly, deliberately keeping a straight face.
"What, you're upset that I hit you? I even said I'd give you a house when you got married, but it seems you don't want it anymore."
Upon hearing this, Naoto immediately beamed with joy.
"Not at all! Please, sir, give me a few more hits! Don't hold back!"
Goro Ishida finally couldn't hold back and burst into laughter.
"Just kidding! It's your wedding, how can we, the older brothers, not give you something? You can go and see any house you like, and just reimburse me if you find one you like!"
"I can't help but laugh," said Kirisawa Jin in the back seat.
"I've bought you a car."
Even Kaoru Kazama, who was usually not very talkative, spoke up quietly.
"I'll cover all the expenses for the wedding."
Upon hearing what his three older brothers said, Naoto's eyes instantly welled up with tears.
He was an orphan from a young age, without parents, and had to rely on himself to make a living.
Therefore, since joining the True Dragon Society, he has worked harder than anyone else, desperately trying to climb the ranks.
He finally saved up enough money to marry the girl he loved.
Now, with three older brothers taking such good care of him, how could he not be moved?
His heart was filled with endless gratitude for Ryuzaki Makoto.
Thanks to him, the True Dragon Society was founded, giving homeless people a place they could call "home".
Naoto was about to say something to express his gratitude.
"puff!"
A very faint, muffled sound, like a cork being opened, suddenly rang out from outside the car!
Almost simultaneously, a small white dot appeared on the thick bulletproof glass window of the Hummer jeep. Then, countless cracks spread rapidly from the dot outwards like a spider web!
A dazzling spray of blood suddenly erupted from Naoto's chest!
"Well..."
He groaned and spat out a mouthful of blood, staining the windshield red.
This sudden turn of events instantly sobered up the three of them!
It's important to know that the Hummer jeep they were riding in had undergone special modifications.
All the car windows have been replaced with bulletproof glass that can withstand ordinary handgun bullets!
Ordinary firearms simply cannot penetrate it with a single shot!
However, the only weapon capable of penetrating their bulletproof glass is a large-caliber sniper rifle!
Despite being shot, Naoto endured the excruciating pain and kept his grip on the steering wheel.
He slammed his right foot down on the accelerator, and the Hummer's engine roared as the car's speed suddenly increased!
It's less than a kilometer away from the True Dragon Society's apartment building!
As long as we can get to the apartment building, we'll be safe!
But, the next moment.
"puff!"
Another muffled thud!
A cloud of blood burst open in his chest cavity once again!
This time, the bullet went straight through his heart!
The intense pain made it impossible for him to grip the steering wheel tightly.
The steering wheel suddenly veered to one side, and the car went out of control and plunged off the road.
However, before completely losing consciousness, he used his last bit of strength to slam on the brakes, preventing the car from rolling over due to loss of control.
After plunging off the road and sliding for a distance, the car slowly came to a stop.
Without the slightest hesitation, Goro Ishida yanked open the car door and dragged the seriously injured Naoto out of the driver's seat.
The three men moved with extreme speed, using the sturdy body of the Hummer as cover to hide behind the Jeep.
They don't even have time to consider who the enemy is right now.
The three men lowered their heads and looked at Naoto lying in a pool of blood.
The bullet's immense kinetic energy had blasted two bowl-sized holes in his chest, from which blood and shattered internal organs gushed. His body convulsed violently from blood loss, and his pupils began to dilate...
Naoto... is going to die...