Hundred Times Income Multiplier System

"Captain can I get an explanation about today's incident?"

Hearing Jack's question, Valnaro wasn't impressed at all. He looked at Jack gloomily. And although it was true that he had good impression of Jack, he still didn't think that it was enough to allow Jack to question him.

Feeling that the atmosphere was quite heavy, Livingstone decided that it would be better of he could do something to alleviate it. So, he spoke, "This matter seems a little serious. Why not get somewhere private to talk about it?"

Valnaro thought that this was indeed a good suggestion. The question that Jack had asked was indeed quite sensitive. Furthermore, he thought that it would be good if he could also get some information about Jack while at it.

So, he agreed. He then looked around and asked, "Who's going to organize somewhere private for us?"

"There's no need to sweat over that. I'll arrange for that. After all, this is my place." Jack stated before turning towards Denali. She immediately understood what he was meaning and immediately left to make the necessary arrangements.

On the other hand, the others were surprised to find out that this hotel actually belonged to Jack. Even though Livingstone and the others had their guesses when they were asked to come over, that was still a guess at the end of the day.

So, confirming that Jack was actually the owner was definitely something that surprised them, even if it was just a little.

On the other hand, Valnaro got some understanding as to why Jack had asked for the explanation. He had attacked the assailants because this was his place. Furthermore, he was asking for an explanation as to why his 'home' was attacked.

Getting that, he nodded and decided that he would follow his arrangements. After all, he still had a lot to ask about Jack. There was a fact that Jack was so strong. And another was the fact that he could already guess that the healing of Livingstone and his group of five had some relationship to Jack.

If he could manage to get the method that Jack used to get them back on their feet, perhaps he would be able to help a lot other soldiers who were currently crippled.

Not long after, Denali brought the group on the fourth floor where there was a private room. But of course, not everyone went there. It was Jack, Denali, Livingstone, Valnaro and his two vice captains.

After everyone took their seats, Jack spoke again. "Captain, I believe that you should already know about what happened here today. This is my hotel, and it's located closer to the center of the city."

"But surprisingly, there were some foreigners who had managed to come to this area, completely armed, and ended up taking my customers as well as subordinates hostage. Furthermore, you should know that the casualties already exceed a dozen. So, can you please tell me what is going on here?" Jack asked bluntly.

He wasn't intent on hiding or trying to mince his words at all. He wanted to know who it was behind this. And if possible, he would look for a way to deal with that person.

He didn't believe that the incident on this day was just a matter of coincidence. After all, how could they get past the borders, the other provinces, the outer city, till they got this deep to assault his hotel?

There had to be someone that was cooperating with them. Otherwise, it could be said that it was the government that had allowed this to happen.

And if it was the government, it was true that it could be said that he couldn't compete at all…. Well, that was only true for now. But, who said that he couldn't simply kill the one that had given the order directly? He would simply deal with that person and relax for a while.

Although Valnaro could understand why Jack would be so bland about the question, that couldn't be said for the two vice-captains of his.

"Who the hell do you think you are to talk to our captain like that?!" One of them shouted at Jack.

Jack completely ignored this guy. As long as the guy didn't dare to look for trouble, Jack would let him go considering that he was here on a mission. But, if he dared to think that just because he was a soldier he could easily trash talk with him, then Jack would have no choice but to put him in his place.

Seeing that he was being ignored, the guy got furious and spoke again. "You dare try ignoring me just because you think that you are strong?! Then give me a chance to take care of you and show you that you are nothing!"

As a vice captain, his strength was definitely not simple. According to him, as long as he got a partner who was on the same level as him and had weapons, then, he would be able to deal with the 14.

But, there was one thing that he didn't know. That was the fact that Jack alone had dealt with 11 of them. Although he had received a lot of support from Denali through the location of the group, it was also true that he was the one that dealt with them in the end.

This time, although Jack was getting impatient with him, he didn't take any action. That was simply because Denali couldn't tolerate some nobody talking to her master like that.

She knew about her master's abilities. After all, she had been observing him the time that he was dealing with the group. And, he had dome that so easily in that it could be said to be unbelievable.

But all the same, she didn't care whether Jack's abilities were high or not. The thing that she cared the most was the fact that there was some nobody here that was trying to talk down on her master.

She stood up from her seat and looked straight at the vice captain and spoke coldly, "You better shut that trap of yours or learn how to speak with my boss. A person on your level shouldn't even think of challenging me, let alone my boss. If you don't believe, just continue and I'll prove that to you."

Denali cared nonetheless that he was a soldier. As long as he dared to offend her master, she would definitely not show mercy.

The vice captain felt the cold glare that he was receiving from Denali and shuddered. That was something instinctive. He was suddenly feeling that he had been tossed onto an ice cellar.

The sudden fear that enveloped him made his heart race for a moment. But as a warrior that had been to a battlefield, he managed to regain some of his composure and looked at Denali coldly.

He was just about to step forward to test her abilities and prove that she was nothing when he was suddenly stopped by Valnaro.

"That's enough!" Valnaro's voice was resolute, leaving no chance for negotiation at all. The vice captain had no choice but to grit his teeth and retreat. But all the same, he still threw a hateful glare towards Jack and Denali.

Valnaro himself had felt the aura that had been emitted by Denali. And, he could immediately tell that she was so strong that, if his vice captain tried fighting it out with her , he would lose completely.

But, he was left wondering just how strong Jack was. After all, Denali claimed that she was weaker than Jack, yet she could already make him feel the danger. What about Jack?

Still, since there was something that he wanted to know from Jack, he didn't want any conflicts with him at the moment. As for knowing what happened here, he would simply look at the CCTV footage after he left here.

"To tell you the truth Jack, we ourselves are not sure about what happened for them to be able to reach here. But, that would be investigated and the results will be out soon." Valnaro stated.

"Then, the issue about the police force not acting although there was an issue here, they were not allowed to intervene. These guys attacked with the intention of attracting the attention of the military force."

"So, they had asked the police to retreat from the area. Otherwise, there would be some people that would end up dead." Valnaro continued.

Hearing this, Jack's eyes narrowed. He thought deeply about it and decided to leave the issue of the police aside. But, about what they wanted, that was definitely something that he had to know.

"What was the reason as to why they picked my hotel out of all those that are present in the city? Not to mention the fact that it's true that my hotel isn't the one with the most population in the area, or the only building that they could easily control with their number." Jack asked.

Valnaro's expression was quite strange at the moment. After all, it was like he was being interrogated here. According to the normal situations, he should be the one that should be doing that at the moment.

But, with Jack's strength and what he wanted from him, the truth was that he could only bear with the situation and say what he could say. As for other secrets, he was going to seal his lips about that.

"Huh, I'm not sure why they targeted your hotel. The answer can only come out after we complete our investigation. But then, the reason as to why they had a need for hostages, that is something that is considered confidential to the government." Valnaro released a frustrated sigh as he replied.

Jack looked at him. And knowing that he wasn't going to say a word about it now, he decided to put the topic aside for the moment.

But still, he spoke, "Okay then. I would like captain to inform me if you find something. After all, I don't like it when someone simply pokes at me just because. As far as I remember, I don't think I have ever offended someone. So, if there's someone involved, he would have to pay the price."

Valnaro could feel chills running down his spine as he looked at Jack's cold expression that showed that he wasn't joking. But still, he wondered just what Jack had gone through at his age for him to behave in such a manner.

All the same, he looked at Jack and spoke seriously, "I know that you are angry about today's event. That's something completely understandable. But, I hope that if you receive the information, you won't break the law."

Jack simply chuckled when he heard this. "I can't promise you about that though. After all, it will depend with the level of provocation that he has made." Jack had no intention of speaking any further nonsense here.

So, he decided to leave and meet the top management of the hotel. He still had to go to the Eden Residential Building. Perhaps there might be another force targeting it?

"I will be on my way then. Thank you for your time captain." Jack got to his feet and was ready to leave.

Seeing this, the captain had a bitter smile on his face. If Jack was just a nobody, he would have simply beaten him up due to his attitude. But, not to mention the fact that Jack had taken care of the criminals, he was also stronger.

As for using the number advantage to deal with him, that was impossible. At the end of the day, Jack wasn't a criminal here at all.

"Wait a moment Jack." Valnaro hurriedly called at Jack.

"What's it captain?" Although Jack had an inkling about what he was going to ask, he still waited for him to say it out himself.

"You should know about it already. I would like to talk about Livingstone and the others." Valnaro went straight to the point. Since Jack was a straightforward person, he might as well do the same.

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A/N: Guys, I just got better and I'm back from the hospital. So, we should be back on track from tomorrow. See you then!