I am the devil, I only know how to trade.

Emotionally, she really didn't think the two people had done anything wrong.

But that's only true for them now!

When someone considers themselves a law enforcer, they can easily become arrogant and disregard human life. Even if someone has committed a minor crime, they might still kill them.

Does a stalker with murderous intent deserve to die?

No, the law will not sentence him to death.

Even if he did kill someone, he would most likely not face the death penalty in Japan.

The death penalty is a joke in Japan.

But knowing who Officer Kisaragi is, is it right to just let the tragedy happen?

Another question arises: if he truly repents, is afraid, and won't do it again, should his life really be taken away?

He did make a mistake, but who gets to decide whether he deserves to die? Netizens?

If netizens were to decide, half the world's population would be gone...

Yukino's heart was truly filled with confusion.

She knew this would happen, but when the moment arrived, she still didn't know how to face it.

How can we enforce the law with equanimity if we condone such behavior?

She reported it, but then realized she couldn't do it anymore...

Chapter 144 An Invitation from Hell

Is it really necessary to be so conflicted?

Just then, Luo Feng's voice rang out.

Fuwa Yuuki and Akabane Karma became even more nervous.

What... this guy showed up too? Or did he just suddenly appear?

Luo Feng's identity is top secret. Others would need to convict him to arrest him, but in the eyes of such people, their lives can be taken away very easily.

His identity is top secret; only police superintendents and above can access Luo Feng's top-secret file within the police system, which shows just how powerful his background is.

Akabane Karma and Fuwa Yuuki exchanged a glance.

They were certain that they had made ample preparations before coming, and theoretically, they should not have failed at all.

With their counter-tracking technology, even if it were elites from the Ministry of Defense tracking them, they wouldn't be able to get this close without being detected.

"Demon, Lord Devil!" Officer Ruyue exclaimed with delight, "I want to make a deal! I want to make a deal! I want to exchange it for the ability to help me! I want to live! I don't want to die!"

"A demon?" Akabane Karma was taken aback. "You're the demon who gave this guy his powers?"

“That’s right. If you need anything, you can trade with me. I sell everything.” Luo Feng smiled.

"So, you created that immortal being back then?" Akabane Karma asked with interest.

Even though he knew he was facing a non-human being, he didn't feel nervous or afraid.

He knew that tension and fear wouldn't solve anything; even if he was going to die here, he wanted to die knowing why.

Since the opponent is not human, there is no shame in losing this match.

Yuuki Fuwa's mind raced.

If this guy is a devil, or even the kind of devil from mythology, then everything makes sense!

After being shot, Nakagaki Wataru made a deal with the devil and was then transported there; he didn't actually have a stand-in.

His superhuman abilities were acquired through a deal!

And what about Yukino? What role does she play in this?

Wait a minute, could the Yukinoshita family's resurgence also be a deal with the devil?

The Spencer family murder case, the sudden appearance of a handgun, and Yukino Yukinoshita's presence at the scene...

Did they rise to power by paying a price and making a deal with Luo Feng?

Is Yukino... the price of the deal? Or part of the price?

Although the amount of information was insufficient to connect everything she needed, she now felt enlightened.

Everything that seems illogical becomes understandable once Luo Feng is involved.

“That’s right, I created it.” Luo Feng nodded slightly. “So, are you interested in that power?”

“Not interested.” Akabane Karma shrugged. “I really don’t have anything to trade.”

"There will be... um?"

Just then, a magic circle suddenly appeared between the group.

A black piece of paper slowly rose from the magic circle.

Luo Feng casually waved his hand, and the piece of paper landed in his hand.

This is an invitation, an invitation from hell, inviting him to a party. Besides him, Gabriel is also invited, and the host is... the Prince of Destiny, burdened by the eternal gale? The one training grunts in combat skills?

Luo Feng was speechless at the name, and he casually put the paper away.

"Alright, I'm not planning on making any deals today." Luo Feng waved his hand. "We're in the future now, and it's not worth it for me for you to make deals with me in the future."

He wanted to get this mess over quickly so he could go to the party.

Since Gabriel went, he definitely had to go and tease her, and also ask her how Laffey was doing.

"Can't trade?" Officer Ruyue's eyes widened. "I... I'm willing to give up my luck, my lifespan."

"I'm too lazy to argue with you." Luo Feng waved his hand, and Officer Ruyue shut her mouth.

"My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror, and all my deeds are for justice." Luo Feng's gaze fell on Yukino: "Yukino, you are still far behind them. Let's continue our previous topic: How much are you willing to do for this world?"

“I’m willing, no matter how much… but…” Yukino gritted her teeth, sticking to her judgment: “Legally speaking, he shouldn’t die…”

"Why do you care so much about the law?" Luo Feng raised his chin. "Wouldn't it be better to set up an underground court?"

"Without oversight, without appeals, without accountability for wrongful convictions, without transparency in the process, and without standards for conviction," Yukino stared at Luo Feng. "Once things deteriorate, they cannot be stopped, and are even difficult to change. That is the beginning of societal collapse!"

"So, what do you say?" Luo Feng looked at Chi Yu Ye.

“I’ve already said, we’re not an underground court; we’re just doing things that make us happy.” Akabane Karma smiled and said, “Why are you so fixated on so-called justice? Don’t you think that’s too arrogant? No one can represent justice, and no one can be absolutely impartial.”

"Isn't it good to do what you should do and what you want to do?"

"Is that what you think?" Yukino's gaze was somewhat complicated.

“Yes, that’s exactly what we think.” Akabane Karma spread his arms wide: “Don’t you find it ridiculous to see those capitalists breaking the law with impunity, just because they are more powerful, and they can manipulate innocent people at will?”

“Nakagaki Wataru only wants revenge, revenge with his own hands. He has never stained his hands with the life of an innocent person. Do you think there is a problem with us helping him?”

"If, and I mean if, a person was originally an ordinary person, but after being bullied for a long time, they gained great power and, still not satisfied with revenge, became a murderer, should such a person be killed?" Yukino asked the question that had been troubling her for a long time.

"Is this a story of the dragon slayer ultimately becoming the dragon himself?" Akabane Karma shook his head: "This person should also be killed."

"What if you helped her and she ended up like this?" Yukino continued, "What if she later feels she went to court because of you and turned around and accused you? What if public opinion says you created the murderer, that you indirectly caused the murder? What if everyone is on your side?"

"You mean I should be filled with grief and indignation?" Akabane Karma laughed again: "When I helped her, what did you think I wanted? Social praise? The victim's gratitude? Compensation from the state?"

"...Shouldn't you at least realize that you misjudged him? Don't you think it's unfair and ridiculous that you have to pay such a high price to punish evildoers?"

"What's unfair? The law is unfair? It's fair; it's the law enforcers who are unfair." Akabane Karma shook his head. "I only helped her because I wanted to. As for the consequences... if you're always thinking about this and that, you might as well not do good deeds!"

"If an old lady falls on the road and you save her, what if she turns out to be a really bad person? Would you just stop helping anyone who falls down?"

"If arresting a bad guy would destroy a family, would you stop arresting any bad guys altogether?"

PS: The group number is 701932491. To accommodate some Crimson King fans, I'll accept the consequences if I'm not in the group this time and get exposed again...

Chapter 145 Ascension

"If that situation really happened, would you really not feel a single bit of resentment? At the very least, regarding the imperfections of the law..." Yukino said, "Only by changing the root cause..."

"Can you do it?" Akabane Karma asked in return.

Yukino was silent for a moment, then shook her head.

"I understand now," Akabane Karma exclaimed, "You're an idealist!"

“She’s not exactly an idealist, she’s done a lot.” Fuwa Yuzuki chimed in, “It’s just that she thinks too much and her execution is not as good as ours.”

When Yukino encounters a conflict between law and emotion, she will instinctively struggle with it.

For example, if you are a police officer and your father has broken the law, would you make him obediently be brought to justice, or would you do everything you can to help him get away with it? For you, is it more important to uphold the country's laws, or to fulfill your filial duty?

If your friend gets into trouble, do you distance yourself from him or try your best to help him?

At times like these, Yukino feels lost. She has her concerns. When she knows that the other person is not someone she can mess with, she thinks about her family. Every time she thinks about her family, she feels guilty.

Yukino is not a saint; she is just an ordinary person. She understands the principles, but matters of law and emotion are not so simple.

She will do her best to help victims when she encounters them, and she will do everything she can to make the perpetrators pay the price when she encounters evil.

However, she will feel lost.

Many times she didn't know what the meaning of being a police officer was.

This can't be touched, that has connections—many things just end up being left unresolved.

This is not her fault, but the fault of the Japanese government.

“I think I understand what you’re confused about,” Akabane Karma said. “Our approach can only offer you a reference point.”

"If you'd like, you can try it with us, try being an...assassin."

"Don't think of yourself as some kind of underground court, don't think of yourself as some kind of law enforcer. Just think of yourself as a free assassin, killing those you feel should be killed. Maybe then you'll feel less confused."

"If you can't pay the price of dragging yourself into the abyss for an ordinary person, then don't claim to be a righteous person, and don't pursue so-called justice."

"We are all human beings, ordinary human beings. As long as we keep our minds clear and do our best, that's enough."

"Don't worry about what others think, don't worry about what others will say." Akabane Karma leaned against a tree, arms crossed: "So-called public opinion is just a knife."

"What do those keyboard warriors know? Is what they see true? We don't care what they say about us."