A Martial League officer presented a second-level warrant for the arrest of Dustin Fox, demanding the West family's immediate compliance. The family paled; the warrant's power was undeniable, defiance carrying the same penalty as the original crime.

"Dustin Fox! Come out and be arrested!" the officer bellowed.

Dustin emerged, his expression cold. Irene’s recent bedtime had been disrupted, and he was irritated.

"You are Dustin Fox? A second-level warrant has been issued. Come with us for trial!" another officer shouted.

Dustin calmly regarded his Hell Guard. With a swift motion, the guard sent the lead officer sprawling. In moments, all three Martial League officers lay far from the West family villa.

"You… you dare resist arrest! The Overseer is personally handling this!" the injured officers protested furiously. "Leave now, or you will die!" the Hell Guard countered icily.

Seeing the guard's resolve, the officers retreated, muttering threats.

At the Martial League branch headquarters, Timothy fumed over the delay. The five officers arrived, complaining of resistance and assault.

Timothy’s face darkened. "He defies a Martial League warrant? Impudent fool!" Elisa exclaimed. "Timothy, you must act!"

Timothy's anger intensified. "Issue a prime-level warrant. And forge a Bones family Dragon Pendant. Let's see if he dares resist this!" He produced a gold-backed emerald pendant. "Bring the Evil Vanquishing Sword. If he doesn't comply, execute him on the spot!"

The room fell silent. Only the Overseer, Timothy, possessed the authority to issue a prime-level warrant—a challenge to the entire League, summoning its elite forces. Such warrants targeted only the most dangerous criminals, often sovereign-grade fighters. Resistance by such fighters was exceedingly rare, and rarely survived.

The Dragon Pendant, a symbol of the Bones family's influence, was not used lightly. Its deployment signaled Timothy's extreme anger.

Let's see what you do now, Dustin, Elisa thought spitefully, anticipating his humiliated arrest.

The officers, bearing the forged Pendant, returned swiftly—a single, bloodied survivor. "Dustin Fox resisted, killed the others, and shattered the Pendant!" he cried, displaying the fragments.

A roar erupted as Timothy slammed his fist on the desk, leaping to his feet, a terrifying expression on his face.