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Chapter 22 - Chapter 22: The Calm Before the Storm

In the blink of an eye, five days had passed since Adonis set his plans into motion. The city had been in constant turmoil, with protests and unrest spreading across the streets, as predicted. Two more articles had been published, each adding fuel to the fire of the growing discontent. The final article was set to be released tomorrow, and it was designed to be the catalyst for a full-blown uprising.

During these five days, Adonis had been busy. He had meticulously prepared for the chaos that was about to unfold. He purchased hand grenades and set up various backup plans, ensuring that he would have every tool at his disposal if things didn't go as expected. His preparations also included conducting additional investigations to keep the City Council's suspicions away from himself, maintaining his cover as a diligent investigator.

One of his key achievements was blackmailing Burban Wolf, the businessman who had been under his investigation. Adonis had leveraged his findings and threatened to expose Wolf's connections to various illicit activities. In exchange for his silence, Wolf had transferred a substantial amount of money into an anonymous account, totaling 12,678 credits. This windfall ensured that Adonis would have ample resources for his escape to the capital.

In addition to dealing with Wolf, Adonis had arranged for Felix, a trusted contact, to wait for him on the outskirts of the city. Felix would be stationed on the road leading to the train station, prepared to assist Adonis in making a swift and discreet departure once the chaos reached its peak.

The night before the final article's publication, Adonis sat in his apartment, reviewing his plans and waiting for the storm to hit. His apartment was filled with the hum of anticipation, every corner meticulously organized for efficiency. He reflected on the situation, ensuring that every detail was covered.

The final article was designed to push the city into utter chaos. It was set to reveal the location of the major uprising hotspots, inciting further protests and riots. This would create the perfect cover for Adonis to slip away unnoticed amidst the turmoil.

Adonis's mind raced through the steps of his plan one last time. As he reviewed his preparations, he felt a mix of excitement and tension. The city was on the brink of explosive upheaval, and he was poised to take advantage of it.

With everything in place, he allowed himself a moment of rest. He had done everything he could to ensure his success. Tomorrow, as the city erupted into chaos, Adonis would execute his escape plan. The final article would trigger the last phase of his scheme, and he would slip out of the city and make his way to the capital, leaving behind the web of intrigue he had spun.

As night fell and the city buzzed with anticipation for the next day's events, Adonis prepared for what would undoubtedly be a tumultuous day. The calm before the storm was almost palpable, and Adonis was ready to face the whirlwind of chaos he had orchestrated.