Even the daughter-in-law, who didn't quite understand what an "imperial envoy" meant, sensed the gravity of the situation from the family's reaction. To have the military lock down the city like this, the person who died must be of great importance!
The old father's mind turned quickly, immediately grasping the key point, "You mean... the fire was deliberately set??"
Juan nodded heavily, his eyes filled with fear of the unknown storm: "It must be. Otherwise, why would the higher-ups be so furious? They directly sent the military to surround our entire state capital! It's as if the sky is falling, someone has really pierced the heavens!"
He paused, adding in a lower voice, "The bigwigs in our state, they might not escape this time. Just wait and see, this is definitely just the beginning..."
The family looked at each other in dismay, the delicious food on the dining table now untouched by anyone.
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Michoacán State Police Headquarters, Director's Office.
