“…That’s… How on earth could he be that fast…?” muttered Takeshi who was also in disbelief.

“I wouldn’t lie about such things to you, captain…! I swear on my life that Gerald really is that strong…!” vowed the frightened Kenshiro as he patted his chest reassuringly.

“…I believe you,” replied Ryugu, who knew that Kenshiro had no reason to lie. Besides, after battling Gerald earlier, Kenshiro’s words didn’t feel all that far-fetched anymore…

“…Still, to think that there’d be someone so monstrously strong…” muttered Takeshi as he took a deep breath. Gerald’s capabilities were simply too world-shattering…

Though Ryugu was thinking the same thing, he didn’t show it. After all, as leader, he had to remain calm before his men. With that, he was prompted to say, “…Regardless, let’s put all this aside first and head back.”

Nodding in agreement, the other two then got into the cars and began returning to the Hanyu manor, leaving the corpses behind…

It was about three hours later when