Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

The head chef was imprisoned, and the operation was temporarily suspended.

The inspectors rode back to the station. The deputy director rode up to Blood Rose and said, "Director Rose, you're truly amazing! A case from twenty years ago, how difficult it is to solve! Even Old Li's family thought he was just missing, but you meticulously investigated and brought the criminals to justice! You know, back then there wasn't even Lord Qian or the Heavenly King's Department!"

Blood Rose remained calm: "It was just a small test."

Yes, yes...

The deputy director looked at the beautiful woman beside him and, for a moment, didn't know what to say.

Blood Rose's identity is very special.

More than half a year ago, Qian Wuyi announced that Blood Rose was the "Director of the Tianwang City Inspectorate", effective immediately.

On that day, the deputy director and all the staff of the inspection bureau awaited the arrival of Blood Rose.

Blood Rose didn't come.

Not only did she not come that day, but for several weeks afterward, the deputy director did not see Blood Rose at all.

Later, after someone pointed it out to him, he finally understood the reason:

The symbolic meaning of the blood rose far outweighs its practical significance.

Qian Wuyi merely wanted to use the name of Blood Rose to solidify his title as the "legitimate successor of the Heavenly King General".

Blood Rose didn't come to take office, which probably means she didn't accept the position.

But the strange thing is...

She did not comment on this, which seemed to be her tacit approval.

After that, the Blood Rose only appeared a few times.

Each time they appear, it is to capture adventurers or ordinary citizens who speak disrespectfully to the Heavenly King General.

She doesn't care about anything else.

But the last four days have been really different—

Nine cases solved in four days!

Still nine unsolved cases!

Blood Rose displayed extraordinary investigative abilities; she was practically... a goddess detective!

Looking at the proud and upright officers behind him, the deputy director said, "Director Rose, everyone is full of energy right now. Including the 'Old Li's Disappearance Case,' you've led us to solve nine major cases in four days! At lunch today, I heard everyone saying that you're exceptionally capable, and the entire bureau is benefiting from it!"

Blood Rose smiled slightly.

She was infamous; people only knew her as a cruel executioner, but they didn't know that her abilities went far beyond that.

Having mastered the art of fabricating evidence, she certainly knew how to reason correctly and how to properly collect evidence.

If you don't understand the truth, how can you forge something?

She solved nine cases in four days, and her purpose was very simple.

The main purpose is to gain fame; it's too early to tell since it's only been a short time.

But as public opinion ferments, Blood Rose's "righteous cause" will inevitably spread!

Some people will scoff at this, thinking that this murderer is just pretending to be a big shot, feigning compassion and justice to whom?

But some people might think that Blood Rose might not be the devil it's rumored to be.

At least not entirely.

Having a good reputation makes it easier and more natural to do evil later on.

at this point……

Blood Rose knew perfectly well what was going on.

She turned her head and asked, "What did the newspaper say?"

"The King's Daily has featured our story on its front page for two consecutive days!"

The deputy director's excited expression gradually cooled down.

He sighed softly and said, "If it weren't for those three new dungeon records, you would definitely be on the front page tomorrow. Now... sigh, I don't know what Lord Qian plans to do. Three dungeon records have been stolen, this..."

During the previous cooking lessons, a world announcement suddenly appeared, surprising everyone in the Heavenly King City.

Blood Rose was initially surprised, but then she felt that General Tianwang was truly blessed by heaven!

Commander Eagle, Lady Yaotai...

Their provocation will inevitably leave Qian Wuyi overwhelmed and unable to attend to anything else.

This is undoubtedly good news for Zuochang.

Blood Rose spoke indifferently, "The City Lord's Mansion may change, but the Inspectorate remains constant. Don't get distracted by irrelevant matters; just focus on your own tasks."

The deputy director quickly lowered his head: "You're right..."

The agents returned to the station in a large group. As soon as they arrived at the entrance, the security guard immediately stepped forward and said, "Director Rose, a man named Zuo Chang is looking for you."

Blood Rose's heart skipped a beat, but she feigned indifference and asked, "Who is that?"

"Uh...he, he said he's your friend..."

"friend?"

Blood Rose frowned, seemingly quite puzzled.

The security guard became even more nervous seeing her like this!

He had previously heard Zuo Chang say that Zuo Chang was a friend of Blood Rose, so he immediately asked him to wait in Blood Rose's office. Now...

The security guard roared, "That bastard! He deserves to die! Director Rose, I'll get him out of here right now!"

Blood Rose was furious upon hearing this!

You dog?

Who are they cursing?

She looked coldly at the gatekeeper, suppressing her anger, and said as calmly as possible, "Oh... I remember now, it's that writer. Where is he now?"

The security guard bowed his head: "In your office."

Blood Rose nodded indifferently. She walked through the gate, handed the horse to the deputy director, and said, "Are you familiar with that gatekeeper?"

The deputy director replied, "Xiao Zheng, you've been doing this for three years now, haven't you?"

"Only three years? Investigate him."

"Uh……"

The deputy director glanced at the gatekeeper and asked, "Cha Xiao Zheng?"

Blood Rose's expression was cold: "Before the criminals are transferred, they will be detained in the solitary confinement cell of our Inspectorate. The position of gatekeeper is very important. If he colludes with criminals, the criminal suspects detained in the solitary confinement cell will be at risk of escaping. This Xiao Zheng, I think he looks suspicious. Investigating him is a precaution."

The deputy director hurriedly said, "I will start the investigation immediately."

"Investigate thoroughly!"

Blood Rose responded with a single sentence, and walked towards her office with excitement in her heart.

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Chapter 46 What is Lying?

Blood Rose walked into the bureau, but didn't rush to her office.

She first touched up her lipstick in front of the bathroom mirror, then used foundation to cover her dark circles.

After solving nine cases in four days, her face inevitably looked haggard, with deep and heavy dark circles under her eyes.

Covering it up is a sign of respect for the general.

After doing all this, she walked to her office.

The Inspectorate is a three-story building, with the main office area on the third floor. Blood Rose's office faces south, is luxuriously decorated, and has a large glass window overlooking the city.

She walked to the office door, took a deep breath, turned the doorknob, and saw Zuo Chang standing by the window.

"...It's been a few days since I last saw you, General, and your posture is even more upright and majestic!"

Blood Rose, without any rhyme or reason, immediately composed herself, adopting a humility she would never show in front of her subordinates: "General, you should return—"

She suddenly stopped halfway through her sentence.

There were nearly two hundred fragments of ancient crystals piled up on the coffee table in the office, forming a small mountain.

While waiting, Zuo Chang practiced his cultivation here.

Unfortunately, the amount of crystals required to advance from the third to the fourth realm increases dramatically. Even with Zuo Chang's maxed-out genius, absorbing all the crystals he possessed would only get him to the third realm (77%).

Blood Rose noticed the change in his cultivation level and asked in surprise, "General, you've reached the third realm?"

Zuo Chang turned around and smiled, "Yes. The assessment went very smoothly, and I even met a kind person who took me to the ancient battlefield three times."

"Three ancient battlefields a day? That person must have special privileges."

"The Deer Morning Adventure Team's member is named Mayumi. Mayumi of the Jade Terrace."

Blood Rose nodded: "So it was her! Yaotai Zhen Gong's reputation isn't that great, but Lu Zheng, the leader of the Deer Morning Guild, is quite prestigious. He's the youngest son of the Lu family in the 1024 Community, and Qian Wuyi respects him greatly, giving him many privileges."

Zuo Chang was unsurprised: "If money were of no use to me, I would still be polite to Lu Zheng."

According to the "setting", Zuo Chang is now a biographer who has just arrived at 96511.

He and Blood Rose shared similar opinions and had a tacit acquaintance. He has taken the liberty of visiting today to inquire about matters related to renting a place.

According to the "script," Blood Rose would take Zuo Chang to see houses after get off work.

This is the explanation given to the outside world.

Zuo Chang walked to the sofa and sat down, smiling, "Director Qiangwei, please sit down."

"……Yes."

Blood Rose hesitated for a moment before not sitting down behind the desk.

She chose to sit opposite Zuo Chang, head held high, posture reserved, eyes fixed straight ahead.