Wizard: Surviving in the Steam Age with Points for Demon Hunter

Chapter 66 Bait

"...That's how it usually goes in cases; the combat department will take away any valuables."

Wayne glanced sideways. "Then what's this unusual case?"

"The cases designated above, such as the ones Lacey showed you before, are rather special."

Marco picked out some large chunks of meat from the pile of garbage and exclaimed excitedly, "Look, look! Look what I found!"

"What?! That's disgusting!"

Wei En looked at the piece of flesh, which he didn't know was made of, covered in yellowish-brown pus, with a puzzled expression.

"The flesh and blood of mutants, the spoils that the combat department overlooked."

Marco explained with great interest, "All the mutants are almost entirely filled with corrupting forces, their flesh and blood are deformed, and they are extremely polluting."

"But not all flesh and blood containing corrupting power is valuable; only some—like this one."

Wearing gloves to protect against contamination, he peeled back the pus to reveal a dull, lifeless eye. "The eye is the most valuable part of most mutants; it can sell for at least 2 gold pounds."

"Two gold pounds?" Wayne's gaze was drawn to those eyes. "So, our earnings this time were pretty good?"

Marco looked at him helplessly. "You really only care about money, don't you?"

"That should be enough to get you to pay back the money you owe me."

"That works too."

It's much better than two people splitting one pound of gold.

"Brother Marco, there's something I don't quite understand."

Looking at the now-cleaned textile workshop, Wayne asked, "Why did the Secret Investigation Division separate the Investigation Department from the Combat Department? In fact, this division adds an extra step."

According to his understanding, the combat department and the investigation department could be merged.

In this way, the safety of the team can be greatly improved simply by dividing the Secret Investigation Division's combat personnel into different groups.

Just like the mission in the slums last time, if their team had had a high-end combatant capable of fighting Claire, they might have been able to take her down back then.

That way, something like what happened this morning will not happen again.

Marco paused for a moment, then said, "Hmm, I really didn't expect you to ask that question."

"What's wrong? Is it strange?"

"No, not at all," Marco scratched his head and said, "Actually, the Secret Investigation Division used to be divided like this, with everyone assigned according to the principle of balanced strength. But..."

"Later, some things happened that led to the separation of superhumans with strong combat capabilities into a combat department specifically targeting various mutants and evil superhumans."

"What exactly happened?"

Wei En looked at him with suspicion. Putting aside the advantages of teamwork, just from the perspective of the efficiency of investigation, it was clear that a balanced configuration was more efficient.

"The reason is actually quite simple."

Marco lowered his head slightly. "If I were to say that the existence of us investigators is actually to buy time for the combat department, that we are bait thrown out..."

"Do you ever consider leaving the Secret Investigation Department?"

"meeting."

Wayne gave a very straightforward answer.

Ok?

and many more,

"Brother Marco... could this be the reason for this division?"

If you look at it from the perspective of bait, it actually makes sense.

To put it nicely, their job as investigators is to investigate the scene and gather intelligence.

But from another perspective, it really is a case of going into danger first.

If they manage to escape and report the case, it means the other side isn't very strong, then the combat unit can move in...

Damn, the more I think about it, the more I believe that's how it is!

"Yes, that's right."

Marco readily admitted, "Since the previous director, along with most of the combat force, was sacrificed, the Secret Investigation Division has reorganized its departments."

"Prioritize intelligence gathering, with our investigation department at the forefront. When we encounter insurmountable difficulties, the combat department will then step in to forcefully suppress them."

"Furthermore, the company has strengthened its ties with other supernatural organizations and churches, and in the event of special circumstances, it will unite all parties to work together to solve the problem."

Wayne recalled what Lacey had mentioned before, "Was it the time the forbidden substance went out of control?"

"Yes, that's it," Marco sighed. "Since then, the turnover rate in our logistics department has become even more frequent."

"That explains it."

Now Wei En understands why that interview was such a frivolous affair.

It turns out that it wasn't that the investigation department was unprofessional, but rather that Yegor and his team simply didn't have much hope that he would survive.

Or perhaps it wasn't just him, but all the newly joined investigators who had lost hope...

"But you can rest assured now. Having completed two missions, one of which earned you a level two reward, you have gained the department's approval."

Marco saw through his thoughts and comforted him, "From now on, Yegor and Lacey will pay more attention to you and strengthen your training."

"For example, assign me more tasks?" Wayne said quietly.

Marco chuckled twice. "Well, it could also be a training mission or something."

In reality, he didn't know much about it. His mind was focused on the City That Never Sleeps, so he didn't have time to pay attention to the logistics department's training of newcomers.

Wayne nodded, thus putting the matter aside.

The two quickly searched the area, then took their loot (junk) to the recycling station, exchanged it for 1 gold pound, and returned to the Secret Investigation Division with the mutated flesh.

On the way, Wayne did not dwell on the logistics department's concealment.

Firstly, for a long time to come, he will need more money to acquire wizarding knowledge to improve his strength.

At the same time, he also needs intelligence from the Secret Investigation Division to complete the mission of the Ghost School's intelligence officer.

Secondly, even if he encounters a dangerous case, as long as it doesn't directly kill him, he can still obtain generous rewards through the panel.

This creates a wonderful closed loop, doesn't it?

Therefore, Wayne decided to maintain the status quo for the time being.

Well, at least until one is promoted to wizard, this situation will not change.

……

……

"Commander Lacey, we're back."

Lacey leaned back in her high-backed chair, legs crossed, revealing her ample thighs, and asked lazily, "How's it going? Have those guys in the combat department behaved themselves?"

Marco pushed open the office door, a smile on his face, and said, "This time the harvest was not bad. Look, they even left us an eye."

Um? ?

not bad?

Wayne watched him blatantly lie, and opened his mouth to expose the truth...

"Santiago, that bastard!"

Lacey's face fell. "A level two aberration, and this is all that's left? He's really going too far."

Marco shrugged. "You know he's in charge of this case, and he's doing this to force you to submit to him."

Santiago?

Is it the person I met in the property management department when I first joined the company?

Spiritual deterrence...

Wayne glared at Marco. What kind of ridiculous story was this, yielding so little even on a seemingly ordinary case? He really knew how to make things up…

P.S.: There are still two chapters to be released around 1:00 AM, I'm not finished yet... Don't stay up late, read them tomorrow morning after you wake up.

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