Chapter 143: It's Over

The Pentagon members exchanged glances before turning their attention back to the phone screen. They had been following everything that was happening in front of the Rex building.

"Roman is making us look bad", Mark said. "He's lying to the people."

"He's obviously not himself", Phiri said. "I think the witch has somehow manipulated him."

"This is not good", Lucille added. "If they succeed in brainwashing everyone, then it's over."

"Where is Calvin for heaven's sake?" Rufus growled. "It's been almost twenty four hours. We cannot do much on our own."

"Patience", Phiri said with a sigh. "He'll come."

"He'd better hurry up" Rufus said under his breath.

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Right outside the Rex building, Adolphus's children and his men stood on guard, mounting every corner of the place, fully prepared for every surprise.

As expected, military vehicles soon arrived at the scene, demanding to know what was going on at such late hours.

The zealots had their orders. They were to prevent any kind of int