Derek’s Backing

"Hey! Derek is fighting someone within the city!? Is he insane? What will happen if the Union will catch them?" ,One of the spectators asked.

"You still don't know? Derek's grandfather, Elder Johnson is now the chief elder of the Union's Punishment Department! There is no way he will hold back!" ,Someone replied.

"Shit! When did that happen? I was outside the city busy with a mission. So I don't know. But Elder Johnson was the deputy elder right? What about Chief Elder Eric?"

"Chief Elder Eric is old. So he announced his retirement. Former Chief Elder Eric is in good terms with current Chief Elder Johnson. So he nominated Chief Elder Johnson for this post. Even though he was just a deputy elder, due to their connection, some politics happened and Elder Johnson was announced as the next Chief Elder of the Union's Punishment Department!"

"How is this possible, it is beneath the logic!" ,That first person said in astonishment.

The government system of the Union was very complicated. There will be a Branch Patriarch. This Branch Patriarch is the leader of the entire branch of the Union.

Then comes the Deputy Patriarch. This Deputy Patriarch is like the Vice President of a country. He is the second in chief commander of the Union's Branch.

Union has many branches under them. Profession Department, Punishment Department, Martial Arts Department, Administration Department, Military Department and so on.

All these departments has their own departments has their own offices where department related affairs will be processed.

The Chief Elder is the top post of a particular department. The one who sits on the seat of the Chief Elder Department will control that particular department.

But the ranking system of a particular department is something like this. Under Chief Elder seat comes the Deputy Chief Elder. And Under Deputy Chief Elder comes the Deputy Elder.

So if a Chief Elder died or retired or stepped down, then by logic the one who should be on the line to become the next Chief Elder is the Deputy Chief Elder. As for Deputy Elder becoming the Chief Elder, no one would believe it. But such a scenario occurred, then there is only one reason behind it.

A Political Drama!

What exactly is the reason behind a Deputy Elder to become the Chief Elder, no one knew the answer. But they could guess that it is definitely related to political agenda.

Since the day Elder Johnson became the Chief Elder of the Punishment Department, Derek who was already arrogant had become even more arrogant. Since his grandfather controlled the Punishment Department, no matter what Derek did, it was overlooked.

But he still couldn't afford to offend someone like Young Master Robin. It is because Young Master Robin is the son of the Deputy Patriarch! No matter what, he can't afford to offend the son of the Deputy Patriarch!

"Then what about the Chief Deputy Elder Gareth! He should become the Chief Elder of the Punishment Department right? What was the Deputy Elder's reaction on this." ,That first person asked.

"As far as we know, Deputy Elder Gareth didn't agree with this arrangement. But the entire branch surprisingly supported Elder Johnson for the Chief Elder post. So Deputy Elder became depressed. He might have felt humiliated. So he resigned and left the city. As for his current whereabouts, no one knows it."

Ethan could hear their conversation. His expression immediately became serious. He just entered the city early in the morning. And now he is about to fight a big shot which might result in his expulsion from the city.

No matter who won or who lost, no matter who was right or who was wrong, the person with the higher background will always win. So even if he won this fight against Derek, the Punishment Department of the Union will definitely arrest him.

It doesn't matter who is right or who is wrong. It doesn't matter who started the fight or who ended it. If the one who involved in the fight is related to the Union and the opponent is just a nobody, then who exactly will become the source of this fight? The answer is self explanatory.

Ethan started to have headache. No matter what, at the end of the day, the one who becomes the criminal will be none other than him.

Derek smiled after seeing the changes in Ethan's facial expressions. He loved this feeling. The feeling of using the political power is amazing. To suppress others using the political power is even more mesmerising than killing them.

"Let's go!" ,Afraid that his opponent will reconsider his decision to fight, Derek didn't give any chance for Ethan to reconsider his decision and immediately rushed forward to fight him.

Ethan wanted to solve this issue with words. But this cunning Derek didn't give him opportunity to negotiate. He knew that the fight is inevitable now. But no matter what, the Punishment Department will hold him as the source of the issue. No matter what he is int the trouble right now.

How can I solve the situation? How can I get out of this mess?

These were the thoughts running through his mind. He wanted to find a solution where no matter whatever the outcome is, he will be in safe zone.

"System! Give me most feasible solution where I could escape from this mess!" ,Ethan tried to ask the system and was wondering whether the system could help him. Honestly, he didn't have any hope for system to give him it's assistance.

But then a System notification popped out in his vision answering his command. After reading the system notification, he was initially stunned. But then a bright smile appeared on his face. He then said to himself, "Let's follow this plan then!"

Derek didn't see the smile on Ethan's face. In his eyes Ethan is as good as dead. And he wanted to use Ethan to set example. His grandfather is now the head of the Punishment Department. As the grandson, he won't be punished as long as he didn't offend the people like Young Master Robin. And he wants to turn Ethan's face into meatball and send a message to all the people.

'I am the grandson of the Chief Elder of the Punishment Department. If anyone dares to mess with me, then the consequences will be very severe.'

This is the message he wants to give to the people. His status in the city increased with the increase in Union Rank of his grandfather. The fear and respect he receives should be a level higher than what he used to receive previously.

With this thought, he decided to go a little overboard. His hands turned blurry as he injected his Inner Energy into his hands. Wind energy particles around his hand turned wild and sharp.

"Fiery Fist!" The spectators became stunned. One of them shouted in disbelief, "Does Derek wants to cripple his opponent!?"