On the screen, CNN's news anchor was broadcasting the bombshell news in a serious yet slightly shocked tone.
When the words "Gilbert," "extradition," "Mexico," and "public execution" appeared in succession, the few sleepy remnants of the Cali cartel in the barracks instantly awoke.
"The Mexican Government spokesman confirmed that the legal proceedings against drug lord Gilbert will commence immediately. More shocking, however, is that Mr. Casare, a senior Mexican official, revealed to the media earlier that to 'welcome a brand-new year' and 'give the most severe warning,' the Mexican Government has decided to publicly execute Gilbert at the beginning of the new year using lingchi, an ancient and cruel Eastern form of capital punishment..."
"Lingchi?!" A burly man with a scar on his face suddenly stood up, knocking his chair over with a loud noise, "What did they say?! ¡Mierda! (Shit!)"
Everyone's gaze focused on the silent figure in the corner of the room.
