Man With Super Medical Skill (Matthew)
Chapter 3425 Fanning the Flames

"Bloodshed during the day incurs a 500 Dornian Emerald fine. That's your rule, warden. But now, someone has blatantly disgraced the Island Watch! We can't just let this person walk free," Reuben proclaimed, his tone righteous, as if genuinely concerned for the Island The warden remained silent for a long moment, and then his voice finally broke the stillness. "Where's your evidence?"

Watch's honor.

Reuben's face froze he had none. "Warden, my nephew's injuries are evidence enough. I can bring him over."

"No evidence, yet you want the entire Island Watch to mobilize? You've got some nerve, Reuben!"

The warden's tone turned cold, and Reuben's face went pale. He quickly dropped to his knees, his voice desperate. "My apologies, warden. I was just... too distressed. My nephew was beaten to within an inch of his life. He's lying unconscious at home, barely clinging to life. He may not make it through the night!"

Though in reality, Emil was just nursing a limp, Reuben portrayed him as being on the brink of death. And if the warden demanded proof, Reuben was prepared to give Emil a beating severe enough to match his words.

"Private matters, Reuben. Solve it yourself and stop wasting my time," the warden snapped dismissively, clearly unimpressed.

"Yes, warden, understood," Reuben replied. Far from disappointed, a satisfied grin crept onto his face as he walked away; the warden had essentially given him a free hand to deal with the matter.

Back in the courtyard, Reuben found the few captains he'd spoken with earlier still hanging around.

"Apologies for my abruptness before, guys," he said with a hearty laugh, his earlier impatience now replaced by a friendly demeanor.

"Don't worry 'bout it. Anyone would be on edge with urgent matters at hand," one replied, waving it off with a smile.

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"Out with it, Reuben! Don't stand there stalling like an old lady."

"Yeah, if it's something we can help with, say the word!"

"Don't tell me you're trying to win over some girl and need backup, Reuben." "Or maybe that 'seven inches' of yours needs a little extra charm, huh?"

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They all burst out laughing, enjoying the teasing camaraderie. Although Reuben usually held himself aloof, they were all colleagues, and camaraderie helped avoid friction in the ranks. But inwardly, Reuben looked at them with disdain a bunch of fools who waste their authority on brothel favors.

"Here's what happened. My nephew Emil was assaulted today, and the one responsible was brutal..." Reuben's voice grew angrier as he continued. "And that thug even mocked the Island Watch, calling us nothing but leeches and worthless drunks!"

His words triggered an immediate response from the others.

"How dare he! Such disrespect!"

"Let's go grab him right now!"

"We'll drag him to the lab for good!"