Chapter 513 - 513: Fell On His Trap

After General Jason recovered from the shock, he also aimed his gun towards Elle.

"Elle… No!" Erick shouted at her in a panicking voice.

*Bang!*

The sound of gunshot resonated in the area.

Thud!

Someone fell on the ground. General Jason was just looking at Elle with complex emotions. Erick had already escaped from the men who were holding him in place. Using his speed and agility, he struck them, elbowing one man while twisting the hand of the other one.

Just like Elle, he snatched the gun of one man while he kicked the other guy thus dropping his weapon. He immediately dashed towards Elle to shield her from other men who would try to hurt her.

Elle was still holding her gun, pointing at General Jason. She shot him, hitting his arm which was holding the gun.

General Jason was looking straight into Elle's eyes. His hand was trembling. At that certain moment, he couldn't pull the trigger. He couldn't shot her especially after knowing she's Ma. Belle Elleise.

This was a great shock to him. He didn't expect any of this. His men were about to retaliate when suddenly some of them fell on the ground. General Jason finally realized that they were not alone. There were snipers hiding nearby.

Phantom and others already made their moves. They didn't kill General Jason's men but they ensured to injure them on their hands, legs, and shoulders in order for them to drop their weapons.

"You have other back-ups," General Jason mumbled in disbelief. When he looked around, all his men were already down. He was the only man standing.

Captain Jason gave Erick a questioning gaze. Erick had a serious expression on his face. He turned to Elle, checking if she was just fine. Elle had finally calmed down when Erick grabbed and held her arm.

Even though she was boiling with rage, Elle realized that she couldn't kill someone in front of Erick. So she just shot General Jason on his arm so that he would drop his gun.

Erick just looked at Elle helplessly. He had the urge to scold her. He felt like his heart jumped out of his chest when he saw her suddenly make a move, attacking those two men who were restraining her.

It did not take long when Phantom and the others came out of their hiding spots. General Jason was utterly astounded when he saw familiar faces.

There was a moment of silence. No one spoke up. They were just staring at each other's faces. Everyone could feel the heavy air and gloomy atmosphere surrounding them. 

General Jason slammed his eyes shut while gritting his teeth. He couldn't look at them. He couldn't face them. Who would have thought that Erick's team, Bryan, June, and Carl, was there? 

Rose and April were the only ones left on the headquarters but they were witnessing this scene through the spying camera. Everything that happened there since Erick arrived was being recorded.

"You… you already know? When did you know that I am the spy?" General Jason asked Erick after opening his eyes.

"And… how come? Aliyah Ross is Ma Belle? Is Elle alive? How is that possible?" Captain Jason shifted his gaze from Erick to Elle.

"I am already suspecting you after Allen's incident. Carl and I talked about what happened. He also confirmed to me that Allen was suspecting you but because he didn't have proof yet he decided to hide this from me."

"He was always going out of the office as he tried to investigate and gather evidence. It was hard on him because you were like a father to him. After what happened to Allen, Carl decided to share their suspicion with me." Erick continued talking to General Jason.

"One week before our mission about infiltrating the bio-weapon facility, Carl and Allen accidentally shared our plan with you. They mentioned it during the get-together party of the Special Task Force Eagle."

"I also found the missing cellphone of Allen. When we opened it, it contained a recording about you talking to members of the Dark Knight Organization. That's when we confirmed your involvement with them."

General Jason still couldn't believe it. He fell on Erick's trap. He couldn't help but burst out laughing. He wanted to commend him. Just a few days ago, Erick had made him think that he was trusting him so much.

Who would have thought that it was a well-planned strategy to catch him on the act. Erick was really a smart and wise detective.

"Now, that makes sense. Our talk in the restaurant that night. You made me believe that I was the only one with whom you decided to share your concerns. You said Bryan and others didn't know anything to protect them, am I right?" General Jason couldn't help but laugh at his mistake and foolishness.

"Captain… H-How… can you do this to us?" Carl finally found his voice to speak up. He was still shocked and shaken because of the revelations they heard today.

"Why did you hurt Allen? I thought we are one family here? How can you betray us just like that?" The pain was visible in Allen's face.

Jason just remained silent, looking down. For some unknown reason, his heart felt like being squeezed right now. He had to admit that his team became important to him. He was also in pain. He messed up everything. He ruined the friendship he had with them for the Dark Knight Organization.

He made lots of wrong decisions and sacrifices just to protect the Dark Knight Organization. Erick was right. Was it worth it? Was he happy? He had the fame, the position of being a general, but in the end, he lost his friends, and comrades whom he treated as his own family.

He didn't expect that confrontation like this would happen. He felt like his world just crumbled before him. Was he starting to regret everything? But he just said to Erick a while ago that he had no regrets.

"General Jason… it's not too late to right the wrong. Help us bring down the Dark Knight Organization. The Dark Lord should also pay for his crime. He is the root for all of this," Erick said, convincing General Jason.