Hulk : The Thunderstrike

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The person who arrived was Rex, the director of the Chicago Police Department. Following him were Matt, the station instructor, and a dozen officers from the same department.

Among them was Senior Officer Ethan.

"Antonia, you're incredible! We've got another batch!"

"Damn it, Sam! You're way too lucky to be his mentor. Tomorrow, it's me and Antonia handling this!"

"Sam, what kind of good karma did you accumulate in your last life to get such a golden student?"

"Antonia, sorry about this morning! Next time, take me along, and I promise to take the lead!"

"Antonia, count me in too!"

The officers from the Chicago Police Department swarmed Antonia with excitement, their admiration and enthusiasm for him far greater than they'd ever show for any woman.

This was a big thick leg worth holding on to!

Just look at Sam, his mentor—simply for accompanying Antonia for over a day, he'd racked up so much credit!

Wouldn't it be a guaranteed promotion and salary hike for anyone who got to partner with Antonia?

Surrounded by his excited colleagues, Antonia felt a bit awkward amidst their overwhelming enthusiasm. He smiled humbly, assuring everyone he would defer to the department's assignments when choosing his partner.

Meanwhile, the officers from the neighboring Police Department couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.

If only he were their guy!

Shazam, the director of the Police Department, felt like crawling into a hole. Just moments ago, he had been on top of the world, full of bravado while trying to recruit Antonia. Now, he couldn't have been more embarrassed.

No matter how much authority he wielded over his subordinates, he was powerless in front of Rex, another station director of equal rank.

Hedong Police Department may have more resources on paper, but Rex had once helped Shazam secure a critical promotion. For that favor, Shazam remained indebted, unable to match Rex's stern demeanor in situations like these.

Caught red-handed trying to poach Antonia, Shazam could do nothing but plaster a sheepish smile on his face.

"Rex, I was just joking around with Antonia. No need to get so worked up!" Shazam said with a strained laugh.

"Alright, alright. Can't even make a joke these days. Let's go, team!"

Without waiting for Rex to respond, Shazam waved his officers forward, leading them away with the nine thieves they had apprehended.

This left 18 individuals—including the key financial criminal—under the custody of Rex and his team.

"Shazam is such a snake!" Rex grumbled once they were gone. "That guy has been milking his position at Hedong for years, always throwing his weight around and overshadowing us. But now that we've got someone as talented as Antonia on our side, he dares to make a move on us? Ridiculous!"

Hearing Rex's rant, the other officers chuckled quietly but refrained from commenting.

Everyone knew Rex and Shazam shared a longstanding friendship beneath their professional rivalry. Rex's harsh words were more bluster than genuine animosity.

Even Rex seemed to realize he'd gone overboard, quickly dropping the subject and shifting his focus back to Antonia.

"Antonia, excellent work today. You're truly a star for our Chicago Police Department! First, there was the incident yesterday, then this morning's bust, and now you've managed to catch this whole group at the bus station. Remarkable!"

The other officers nodded in agreement, their curiosity piqued.

"How did this even happen, Antonia?" one of them asked.

Antonia hesitated, glancing toward Sam, his mentor. Sam had already taken so much credit—surely, he wouldn't let this opportunity to boast slip by.

Sam didn't disappoint. A natural storyteller, he launched into a dramatic account of the events.

Starting with the incident on midway Street, he narrated how they ended up at the bus station, weaving a tale so colorful and exaggerated that it seemed Antonia was nothing short of a superhero.

By the end of the story, Antonia couldn't help but facepalm.

"Come on, Sam, don't overdo it. I'm not some superhero who can sniff out trouble from miles away!"

The officers burst into laughter, but Antonia quickly turned serious, explaining his scent recognition skills in more realistic terms.

While downplaying his abilities, Antonia offered a carefully worded explanation that still left Rex visibly impressed.

After listening intently, Rex's expression grew thoughtful. "Antonia, this ability of yours is extraordinary. Let's not discuss it further out here in public. We'll continue this conversation back at the station."

Rex's tone was calm but resolute, leaving no room for argument. The officers gathered up their suspects and prepared to leave the bus station, eager to get to the bottom of Antonia's unique talent.

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