Creation Of All Things-Chapter 51: Joshua Is Now Famous

The glow of a TV screen flickered against the walls, casting long shadows. Adam sat on the couch, legs stretched out, a soda can lazily balanced in his hand. The remote lay beside him, untouched.

The news was on.

[LIVE NEWS BROADCAST]

The screen cut to a chaotic scene—flashing red and blue lights, police officers swarming a high-end building, the unmistakable Reaper Mafia HQ.

"We’re coming to you live outside the precinct where one of the most dangerous crime syndicates, the Reaper Mafia, has finally been taken down. The infamous Vincenzo Moretti, also known as ’Don Reaper,’ was arrested earlier tonight in a high-stakes police operation led by—get this—two cadets from the academy."

A shot of Vincenzo being escorted out of a police van filled the screen. His face was hard, unreadable, but his eyes burned with pure rage. The press swarmed, flashing cameras in his face as officers pushed them back.

Reporter: "Don Moretti, do you have anything to say about your arrest?!"

Vincenzo didn’t answer. Didn’t even look at them. He just clenched his jaw as the cops dragged him into the precinct.

Cut to: Inside the van earlier

The camera footage—probably taken from a cop’s body cam—showed the inside of the armored vehicle. Several other high-ranking members of the Reaper Mafia sat cuffed beside Vincenzo.

There was Lorenzo "The Blade" Romano, his second-in-command. A cold-blooded killer with a scar running from his eyebrow to his chin. He sat there, silent, arms crossed, like he was already planning his escape.

Next to him? Marco "The Rat" Lucchese, their information broker. Unlike Lorenzo, he was sweating bullets, eyes darting around like a trapped animal.

Then there was Big Sal. The enforcer. Built like a tank. He glared at the officers across from him, but he wasn’t dumb enough to try anything.

Back to the news anchor in the studio

"This is one of the biggest busts in recent history, folks. The Reaper Mafia has been an untouchable force for years, operating in the shadows with absolute control. But tonight, it all came crashing down."

Adam took a sip of his soda, watching lazily.

Then the screen switched—

A new segment.

The headline: "HEROIC CADETS BRING DOWN CRIME SYNDICATE"

A split-screen showed two people—Joshua and Alice—standing in front of a line of officers at the academy.

Joshua looked uncomfortable. He was in uniform, standing stiff, hands behind his back. Alice, standing beside him, was a little more relaxed but still serious.

"Two cadets—yes, cadets—played a crucial role in tonight’s operation. Joshua and Alice, both academy students, worked alongside authorities to bring down the infamous Reaper Mafia. Their bravery and intelligence in the field have not gone unnoticed."

Cut to a government official stepping up to a podium.

"Due to their outstanding contributions, we will be awarding both Joshua and Alice with honorary medals for their service. It’s rare to see cadets pull off something of this scale, and they’ve set a new standard for what it means to serve justice."

The reporters erupted with questions.

"Joshua! Alice! How does it feel to take down the biggest mafia in the city?"

Joshua just sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. "I was just doing my job."

Alice smirked, nudging him. "He means, ’Yeah, it was badass.’"

Laughter from the crowd. The officials weren’t as amused.

Adam chuckled from his couch.

Back to the studio

The anchor wrapped up, flashing a bright smile.

"We’ll be following this case closely, but for now, one thing is clear—the reign of the Reaper Mafia is over. And we have two young cadets to thank for that."

The news faded out, switching to a commercial.

Adam clicked the TV off.

Silence.

He leaned back, resting his head on the couch. His fingers drummed against his soda can.

Then—

A smirk.

He exhaled through his nose, shaking his head.

"Cadets working alongside the authorities, bunch of liars."

He took another sip, eyes glinting in the dim light.

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Elsewhere

A single candle flickered on an ornate table, casting long shadows across the lavish yet eerie room. The air smelled of aged parchment and something faintly metallic. Selene lounged in a high-backed chair, one leg crossed over the other, fingers lightly tapping against the armrest. Her golden eyes glowed faintly in the dim light.

Across from her, Anya stood, her expression calm but her tone carrying a hint of amusement. "So, those fools actually got themselves arrested."

Selene let out a quiet chuckle, twirling a silver ring around her finger. "How predictable."

Anya nodded. "From what I gathered, that boy who was with Alice—the one we ran into—was the mastermind behind the whole operation. But let’s be real, someone like him couldn’t have pulled this off alone."

Selene arched a brow.

Anya smirked. "And here’s the interesting part—Ghost showed up."

That got Selene’s attention. She leaned forward slightly. "Ghost? That knockoff superhuman? Hah." Her amusement faded, her expression turning sharp. "Which means Alice or Adam had a hand in this."

Silence filled the room for a moment. Then, Selene’s smirk returned, but this time, there was something dangerous behind it.

"A normie messing with our world… Now, that should be an offense in the eyes of those Veridian bastards." She tilted her head, eyes narrowing. "And you know what that means?"

Anya’s lips curled into a knowing smile. "They’ll be going after Adam."

Selene’s smirk vanished instantly. Her fingers stopped tapping.

"That," she muttered, "would be a problem."

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Anya raised a brow. "It’s time?"

Selene’s gaze darkened. "Yes. We bring the plan to fruition now." She took a slow breath, composing herself, before adding, "And since Adam has the last piece… things just got a lot more easier."

A wicked grin crossed her lips.

"Once he knows the truth… he won’t have a choice but to join us."

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