Chapter 70: Farewells and New Beginnings
The once-chaotic streets of RiverCity buzzed with an unfamiliar sense of order.
Adam, standing near the restaurant's entrance, observed a patrol of city guards dragging a group of criminals away.
The crackdown on the syndicates was brutal and efficient—those caught were either executed on the spot or imprisoned.
Before this chaos escalated, Adam had already warned Bran to stay hidden. The guards, relentless in their pursuit, left no corner unchecked.
Meanwhile, the administrative district saw significant changes. The Kol family's influence had been obliterated, their assets and territories reclaimed by the Arthur family.
Businesses and smaller factions previously loyal to the Kol family now aligned themselves with the Arthurs, while those unwilling to cooperate were exiled.
