After killing the first two targets and recovering his body, Reeves quickly left the scene before the police arrived and disappeared without a trace.
The next day, two explosive news stories—"Illinois Governor Morgan tragically found dead at his official residence" and "General Dynamics President Eberhart found dead in a fall at a resort"—instantly swept across America via major television stations and online platforms.
In a remote safe house outside Chicago.
"This...this...Morgan...Eberhart...Oh my God...Brother..."
After seeing the news, Fox was so surprised that he couldn't speak. He looked up at the Butcher and Heisenberg who were also in a petrified state.
The flesh on the butcher's face twitched. His strong right hand subconsciously touched his lower back, but it was empty - Alfred had asked him to remove his sidearm before entering the safe house.
"Damn it! Brother... Brother, you've pierced the sky!" The butcher's eyes were as big as copper bells, looking at Alfred, "What about Sterling from the IRS and that old dog Harold in New York? Did you take them as well..." He made a throat-slitting gesture, his face full of shock mixed with an almost crazy expectation.
Heisenberg silently put out the cigarette he had just lit, and the ashtray was filled with cigarette butts.
"Morgan, Eberhart... the IRS froze everything, the casinos were shut down, Black Rabbit's accounts were blocked, the governor and the military-industrial giant were killed simultaneously..." He whispered to himself, "This isn't an assassination, this is a declaration of war. Big Brother has cut off his last escape route." He raised his head and looked at Alfred, "Where is Big Brother now? With this kind of commotion, the entire federal police, FBI, Secret Service... I'm afraid they'll all be mobilized!"
Of course Alfred knew what happened - he witnessed the IRS agents slaughtering the visiting room and witnessed Reeves' inhuman strength.
Listening to his brothers' questions, which were filled with shock, worry, and even a hint of awe, Alfred slowly spoke. His voice was as clear and calm as ever, carrying a strange soothing power:
He glanced at the three people and emphasized the next sentence: "All the news reports are reporting the same point: 'The murderer Rebbs has not yet been brought to justice', 'Law enforcement agencies are searching for him, but his exact whereabouts are still unknown'."
Fox took a sharp breath, as if he had just realized this crucial information: "Yes! Yes! Big Brother wasn't caught! He wasn't caught at the scene!"
The butcher loosened his clenched fist a little and slammed the table: "Fuck! I told you! Big Brother is the God of War! The IRS's broken car blocking the door is nothing! The governor's iron tortoise shell is nothing! General Dynamics' missiles are nothing! Who can catch Big Brother?!" Although there was still disbelief and shock in his tone, the pure admiration and excitement after seeing life overwhelmed the fear.
Heisenberg's furrowed brow relaxed slightly: "Not catching them is the best news. Big brother... must have his own plan. Sterling and Harold are probably also in his plan." His voice became low, with a hint of coldness.
"Everyone, be quiet!" Alfred's voice was soft, but it carried undeniable authority. "The storm outside is already bad enough, we can't add any more trouble!"
"The governor is dead, Eberhart is dead, and this hatred is bigger than the sky. The IRS, the FBI, the state police, and all the relevant departments are now like a swarm of angry hornets. Harold and Sterling, those two old foxes, must be hiding in their shells now, feeling lucky that Big Brother hasn't come knocking on their door yet, while mobilizing all their energy to dig deep into the ground and kill Big Brother."
Alfred turned around, his sharp eyes sweeping across everyone's faces. "All we can do now is remain completely silent! Everyone, hide yourselves and cut off any unnecessary contact! Fox, keep an eye on your brothers and keep your tail between your legs. Don't show any anger! Heisenberg, your business chain must operate at a minimum level. Any abnormal flow could become a target! Butcher, especially keep your temper under control! The casino being shut down is a small matter. If you dare to show up now, you'll be courting death! You'll expose us all!"
"Then we... just stand there and watch?! Do nothing?!" The butcher growled unwillingly, but his voice was much softer.
Alfred looked at him coldly. "Do? What can we do? Go to Harold with guns in hand? Cause trouble for Big Brother? Or talk to the FBI? The only thing we can do now is to avoid causing trouble for Big Brother and keep our own businesses together so that they don't collapse again during this storm! Wait! Be patient!"
"The Speaker knows what to do better than any of us." Alfred's voice was filled with a subtle complexity. "Since he's done it, he must have a plan for the next step. All we have to do is stay here and wait for the signal. When he needs us, we must be able to mobilize a team! We don't get beaten to a pulp by the federal SWAT because of a momentary impulse!"
He paused, his tone a bit warning. "Remember, from this moment on, until we receive clear instructions from the Speaker, we will never know how the Governor and Eberhart died. Whatever happens outside has nothing to do with us. Everyone, just pretend you're on another planet! Do you understand?"
Fox took a deep breath and nodded vigorously: "Understood! I'll hold steady over there brothers! I promise not to fart!"
Heisenberg pushed up his glasses. "Understood. I'll sink everything underwater."
The butcher gritted his teeth, sat back heavily in his chair, and said in a muffled voice: "Fuck! I get it! I... can bear it!"
The room fell silent again, but the atmosphere had quietly changed.
Everyone's eyes were simultaneously cast towards the deep, dark night outside the window, which was hiding an unknown storm, and the slim but crucial hope brought by the news - "The murderer Rebbs has not yet been brought to justice."
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