"Suspect confirmed dead!"
Two patrolling officers mustered up their courage and went forward to check. Then, they immediately shouted.
"Heh … he's finally dead."
Outside the cordon, Wu Ming had also heard the seemingly unintentional conversation between the other patrolling officers.
"At first, the boss wanted to request reinforcements from the headquarters to deal with a Class B wanted criminal. He even requested for the Sharp Arrows unit to be sent over. I thought he was making a fuss out of nothing, but now, it looks like the boss is really astute!"
A younger officer said to his companion. Then, he looked at Jack's corpse that was being carried down on a stretcher. There was obvious hatred on his face. "This guy killed and injured so many of our brothers. This shot was too easy on him!"
The older patrolling officer puffed out smoke rings rhythmically, as if he was reminiscing about something. "You just arrived, so you don't know. The criminals on the wanted list all have terrifying combat abilities. This dual-gun Jack is clearly one of the best. If we let him escape this time, I think he can be listed as a Class A …"
Crack! Crack!
On the other side, a group of paparazzi came out of nowhere with searchlights. Dazzling sparks and smoke kept flashing.
"Damn it, Jorv, stop them!"
A few burly patrolling officers immediately formed a human wall and started to disperse the crowd.
Some of the gathered civilians gradually dispersed. James only came back to his senses after a long time. "That was close! That was close! "
Seeing the ambulances arrive and the injured being taken away, the cold sweat on his forehead did not stop. "If it wasn't for Steven, I might have been accidentally injured if I had stayed inside … That's right! Steven!!! "
He squatted down and looked at Wu Ming nervously. "How are you? Does your stomach still hurt? "
"It doesn't hurt anymore!"
Wu Ming put on a frightened expression. "It's just that this place is so scary. Do you still want to go and get money?"
"Get money?"
James looked at the bank that had been cordoned off and smiled bitterly. "This bank is impossible today. Let's go to another one!"
The two of them went to another bank. It seemed that they had received the news. The number of people in this bank had increased, and the number of guards had doubled. They looked at every customer with a vigilant gaze.
After tossing and turning until the sky turned dark, James returned home with Wu Ming.
"Darling, why are you so late?"
Madam Sterling grumbled, "And where are the salt and bread I asked you to bring?"
"Sorry, I forgot!"
James scratched his head and said in an exaggerated tone, "Dear, you don't know, but I encountered a bank robbery today …"
Wu Ming watched as Jamu described what had happened today in an extremely exaggerated manner. For the first time, he realized that Jamu had a talent for making up stories.
"You didn't see it. Just as the dual-gun Jack was about to attack, I picked up little Steven and rushed out like the wind. There were many people holding their cameras at the entrance of the bank. If you're lucky, you might see my heroic image on tomorrow's headlines!"
James said in an extremely proud tone. He immediately looked at Wu Ming. "Steven, is it like this?"
"Yeah!"
Wu Ming laid on the table and rolled his eyes speechlessly.
On the other hand, Brandon and Angelina seemed to like the story very much. Perhaps they thought it was some kind of hero novel. They clapped their hands and said, "Daddy beat the bad guys! Yay! "
"Alright, let's eat!"
James blushed when he saw his wife's faint smile. He knew that she had already guessed the truth. He could not help but sit down and laugh dryly.
Dinner was oatmeal, a salted fish, and a bowl of vegetable soup.
Wu Mingyou continued to eat. He was still shocked by what he had seen today.
It was the first time he had seen a supernatural being fall so easily under the country's system. It was a huge blow to him.
"Armored airships, steam engines, patrol officers equipped with revolvers, and snipers …"
He recalled everything he had seen since he was born. The image of a powerful country gradually appeared in his mind.
The contempt he had felt because of the Bauhinia Federation's declaration of war quickly disappeared.
"That's right … The Bauhinia Federation is a huge country after all. In a battle between two countries, even if one side is slightly weaker, it's still a colossus for an individual …"
Wu Ming secretly warned himself not to look down on the power of any country in this world. "Moreover, the Golden Oak Kingdom has not lost yet. In the end, the Bauhinia Federation took the initiative to retreat and even signed a peace treaty. Let's not talk about the specifics first. At the very least, this means that the kingdom is not at a disadvantage."
He then thought about how when he was born, whether it was his brother or sister, there were patrol officers who came to register them. It was said that this information was even entered into the headquarters' difference engine and punching computer. Wu Ming was even more horrified.
The surveillance of modern society had practically formed an all-pervasive net. As long as one had contact with this society, they would inevitably leave behind information and be caught by the country behind the scenes.
"Looks like some plans need to be modified. Also, I need to be more low-key!"
Today, this supernatural had used his death to sound the alarm for Wu Ming.
…
Time flew, and before he knew it, five years had passed.
At this time, Wu Ming was already ten years old. At this time, he looked like an ordinary 14 or 15 year old child, with a mature look.
St. George Elementary School.
After school, he did not leave immediately. Instead, he came to the school garden with Weidi and a few other friends, swinging leisurely on the swing.
"It's almost the final exam … Oh my god, Steven, you're the best student. You have to save me!"
Weidi said in an exaggerated tone.
He screamed as if he would die if Wu Ming did not help him. He was quite shameless.
"You rascal, if you really can't do it, why don't you just ask your dad to fork out some money and transfer you to a noble school?"
Wu Ming rolled his eyes.
But he also knew that apart from being a little mischievous, this Weidi's nature was not bad.
"No way! Although my family is a little rich, I also have a lot of brothers and sisters. Dad will definitely not agree. And if Mom knows that I can't even pass the exam and have to repeat a year, she will definitely beat me to death … "Weidi screamed.
As for Wu Ming and the other children, they looked at Weidi sympathetically.
Unlike their family, where one parent would definitely protect them, Weidi's parents had a rare unified attitude when it came to the problem of children. In Weidi's words, "I will definitely not be spanked by one person."
"Secondary school … I heard that there are more things taught there, and there is more free time. There are also various clubs …"
A boy with freckles on his face said in an envious tone, "I have to pass the final exam to be promoted to secondary school. Otherwise, I will have to repeat a year. I don't want to repeat a year!"
An extra year of study meant an extra year of money. For any family with a lower status, this was not a small amount.
"Then after secondary school, Steven, what do you plan to do? Apply for a police academy, or become a lawyer, or join the army? "
A little girl with a braid beside him said.
Her name was Alice. She had a bold personality and liked to play with boys. Girls matured earlier, so she vaguely sensed that. She had a good impression of Steven, who had a gentle personality and was one of the best in school.
"Me?"
Wu Ming scratched his head in distress. "I don't know … Anyway, I'll finish secondary school first and get my graduation certificate! After all, with this, even if I don't go to university, I can still find a better job! "
"Me too!"
His words seemed to resonate. Not only did Alice nod, even the freckled boy, Philip, also agreed. "I heard that the entrance exam for this kind of university is more than ten times harder than the secondary school graduation exam. Unless you're a real genius among the commoners, there's no way you can pass! On the other hand, the students in those noble schools have much easier exams than us, and they even have guaranteed places! "
"That's right, that's right!"
Weidi nodded his head vigorously, causing the other three to roll their eyes.
"Don't look at me like that. Even if my big brother gets a scholarship every year in a noble school, he might not get a guaranteed place. Those are the treatment that only the real rich and powerful get …"
Weidi said gloomily as he dug at the dirt on the ground.
It was obvious that even for a wealthy family like his, the real upper class was still somewhat out of reach.
"Hey, hey …"
Seeing that the atmosphere of the small group was a little gloomy, Wu Ming immediately clapped his hands. "We're still a group of ten-year-old kids. Isn't it too early to talk about this?"
The quality of humans in this world was generally higher, and they matured early. In addition, those who could be sent to school were all elites. Unknowingly, they had already forgotten that they were still kids, and began to think about the future like adults. Of course, this only brought about a heavy feeling.
"That's right, let's talk about something happy!"
Weidi raised his hand proudly. "I got four tickets to the Grand Theater … I heard that there's a performance by a superstar next month!"
He blinked his eyes, looking very sly. "As long as I can pass the exam, we'll go and play together. How about that?"
"Steven …"
Alice and Philip looked at each other, and both tugged at his sleeve like a spoiled child.
"Alright, alright, I'll promise you …"
To be honest, it was fine if a little girl begged him, but even a little boy was like this … Wu Ming had goosebumps all over his body.
"Weidi, you have to arrange your seats for the exam, so you can only handle this yourself. During the exam, I'll only create opportunities for you. Whether you can grasp them or not depends on you, understand?"
He used the tone of an experienced person and gave a few pointers. Weidi's eyes immediately lit up, as if he had found a golden path.
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