A villainous girl created by paranoia

I fired the last bullet from the pistol, and Zhan Xiaoxiao, who was flying backward, was shot through the left calf. I took this opportunity to quickly change the pistol to a second magazine.

So, what do you think made me a combat-level police officer? My pathetic abilities? No way! I became a combat officer because of my demonic shooting talent!

Wait a minute, I'm only 23 years old, so I shouldn't be considered an uncle, right?

At this moment, Cao Xinwu, whose stand-in was about to be torn apart, finally got up again. He looked at Bai Zongsi, who was still in a daze, and then at me, who was aiming a pistol. He seemed to understand something.

He came to Shiro's side, patted the girl who had just walked on the brink of death, and then said.

"Sōji, you may step down. I'll leave the rest to Tachibana."

Cao Xinwu was unconvinced, and although it was naive, that's what he truly thought. The reason was simple: he, Cao Xinwu, was unconvinced that the Central Police Station was inferior to the Hero Association, and he also unconvinced of Zhan Xiaoxiao's abilities. Cao Xinwu's combat power was also A+ level, and he believed he could compete with Zhan Xiaoxiao. However, the facts proved that Cao Xinwu was indeed no match for Zhan Xiaoxiao, and even with the addition of Bai Zongsi, who had an A-level combat power, they still couldn't defeat Zhan Xiaoxiao.

He knew he was wrong; he had acted on impulse again. His impulsiveness almost harmed the members in his police station. Although he knew he had left me as a backup plan, Chief Commander Bai didn't.

In Shiro's opinion, she really did almost die.

I wonder if this near-death experience will leave her with any psychological trauma.

Although Cao Xinwu wanted to leave with Bai Zongsi, Zhan Xiaoxiao disagreed. Zhan Xiaoxiao transformed into a red straight line and rushed towards Cao Xinwu and Bai Zongsi. Then she slashed down hard at Cao Xinwu. Seeing this, Cao Xinwu quickly summoned his substitute to block.

Whoosh!

With this strike, Cao Xinwu's stand finally shattered under the strain, and Cao Xinwu, due to the impact of the shattered stand, was thrown backwards along with Bai Zongsi.

Although he was knocked away, Cao Xinwu revealed a smug smile.

"Hmph! You didn't expect that, did you? This is my escape route! Zhan Xiaoxiao!"

Don't make running away sound so self-righteous! It's embarrassing!

Cao Xinwu didn't stop until he flew to Ju Hongxu's side. After landing, Cao Xinwu adjusted his posture and then said something to Ju Hongxu in a very pretentious way.

"Ju, everything is going according to plan. I have already measured Zhan Xiaoxiao's strength for you. Now it's your turn to make your appearance."

Upon hearing this, Tachibana Kono's eyes lit up, and she looked at Cao Xinwu with a hint of admiration.

"Wow! So that's why the boss hasn't given us authorization! He thought of things we wouldn't have thought of so easily!"

Don't believe it! You stupid wolf!

Seemingly intimidated by the slightly adoring gaze in Tachibana Kyou's eyes, he quickly urged her to open them.

"Alright, Ju, I've given you authorization. You can use your abilities anytime. Now go and beat Zhan Xiaoxiao down."

"Okay! Let's go and take down that elf!"

As she spoke, Ju Hongxu walked towards Zhan Xiaoxiao with the stride of a powerful figure. Judging from her swaying tail, she seemed quite happy. That makes sense, since S-class ability users like them cannot use their abilities in their daily lives.

When Tachibana Konoho walked until she could barely hear our conversation, I quietly asked Cao Xinwu.

"When you're lying to idiots, doesn't your conscience bother you at all?"

"will not."

Are you there? Can't you be a decent human being?

At this moment, Zhan Xiaoxiao looked at Ju Hongxu swaggering over and said with a sinister smile.

"So you've come here to fight me too! To slaughter me!"

Orange-red furry ears twitched, then she shrugged innocently.

"The boss said we should come and beat you down, so we're here to beat you down. Just stand there and let us beat you down."

"Is that so? So you've come here to fight me! Then let me kill you!"

Would you two like to talk on the same channel?

Although I was internally complaining like that, the reality was actually quite serious... I guess...

As soon as Zhan Xiaoxiao finished speaking, she transformed into a red straight line and rushed towards Ju Hongxu. Ju Hongxu, on the other hand, calmly raised her hand and then slapped it down hard.

boom!

A huge red wolf descended from the sky at incredible speed, breaking through the ceiling of the second floor of the unfinished building and landing directly on Zhan Xiaoxiao, who was charging towards it.

"what?"

Even in this state, Zhan Xiaoxiao was completely bewildered by the wolf's foot stepping on her. How did she suddenly get stepped on and knocked down?

After confirming that Zhan Xiaoxiao was indeed lying down, Ju Hongxu waved in their direction.

"Hey boss, did we take her down?"

Upon hearing Tachibana Koyo's call, Cao Xinwu gave her a thumbs up.

"Well done!"

"Hehehe..."

Just as Ju Hongxu was feeling smug, Zhan Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth and forced herself to stand up from under the wolf's feet.

"You bastard! You're despicable!"

As Ju Hongxu watched Zhan Xiaoxiao gradually rise from under the wolf's paws, her fluffy wolf ears twitched involuntarily. Then, with a displeased expression, she came to Zhan Xiaoxiao's side.

Immediately afterwards, Ju Hongxu crossed her index fingers, clenched her fist, and smashed it directly down towards Zhan Xiaoxiao's head.

boom!

Zhan Xiaoxiao's entire head was smashed into the ground by this punch, leaving a large crater in the cement floor, which shows just how tough Zhan Xiaoxiao's head was.

Zhan Xiaoxiao fainted immediately after being hit on the head. Her long, red hair, which resembled lava, faded back to pink, and the two fire rings at the ends of her twin ponytails disappeared.

Defeating Zhan Xiaoxiao, whom Cao Xinwu and Bai Zongsi couldn't defeat even when they joined forces, in just two strikes? Is this what an S-class ability user is like...? Bullshit!

Tachibana Kono's S-rank [Red Wolf] ability is a composite ability; the giant wolf's forelegs are merely the most superficial application of Tachibana Kono's [Red Wolf] ability.

The reason why Zhan Xiaoxiao was so easily defeated by Ju Hongxu is entirely due to the speed rating. Ju Hongxu's speed rating is S, while Zhan Xiaoxiao's speed is only B. Therefore, Zhan Xiaoxiao lost because of the speed difference.

Zhan Xiaoxiao couldn't keep up with Ju Hongxu's speed, and Ju Hongxu took advantage of her speed to forcefully control Zhan Xiaoxiao with her wolf paws. Zhan Xiaoxiao was hit by a strong control and couldn't break free for a moment, so Ju Hongxu knocked her unconscious.

"Cheer up!"

As I was analyzing the battle, Zhao Yaqin's somewhat hysterical voice drew all our attention.

At this moment, Zhao Yaqin was hugging Hua Gongkai's body from behind, and Hua Gongkai's body was trembling incessantly. Her head was lowered so that her expression could not be seen, but a heartbreaking sob was coming from her throat.

Her sobs were heavy and hoarse, like a child who had suffered many grievances and wanted to cry but could no longer. She sobbed with her head down, a stark contrast to her calm and composed demeanor during the formal interrogation.

Yes, Hanamichi Karen is indeed just a minor child. The repeated mental and physical torment must have been very difficult for this little girl.

And who is responsible for all of this? It is us, us incompetent police officers, who failed to protect her. This is a responsibility we cannot escape.

I understand Cao Xinwu's escape nine years ago a little better; it's more of a miracle that he didn't break down.

Seeing Hua Gong's pitiful state, Cao Xinwu scratched his head in annoyance, then lit a cigarette for himself. Perhaps seeing this scene reminded him of his helplessness nine years ago.

I wanted to ask him for a cigarette, but then I thought better of it; I don't smoke anyway.

At this moment, Ju Hongxu dragged Zhan Xiaoxiao over. Seeing our group looking so worried, she twitched her ears in confusion and then handed the phone that Zhan Xiaoxiao had set up to record to Cao Xinwu.

After turning on his phone, Cao Xinwu discovered that it was recording a video. Out of curiosity, he tapped to finish recording and then saved the video.

Then Cao Xinwu found the file in the video files and clicked play.

The four of us—Bai Zongsi, Cao Xinwu, Ju Hongxu, and I—watched the video in silence. During this time, the main force of the police station and medical personnel arrived. Cao Xinwu gave a few simple instructions and then returned to watch the video.

After watching the video, I felt like I had a lump in my throat, unable to swallow or exhale. Although I used my abilities to witness Zhan Xiaoxiao's atrocities, I didn't understand why she did it.

The audio in the video perfectly explained to me why Zhan Xiaoxiao did what she did.

If we police officers bear a small part of the responsibility for failing to protect Hua Gong, then Zhan Xiaoxiao, as the prisoner, bears the majority of the responsibility.

After all, she was the real culprit who hurt Hanamichi Karen the most.

I have to admit, I've started to hate Qi Zhan Xiao Xiao, and I've come to hate this arbitrarily domineering hero.

Heh, I suddenly remembered that Zhan Xiaoxiao was a hero in the Hero Association, but she doesn't look like a hero at all. Ha, a hero?

Hero or criminal?

The question was answered when the handcuffs that restricted Zhan Xiaoxiao's abilities were placed on her hands.

The ratings inherited from the Hero Association have been classified as criminal ratings. Isn't that something to be proud of?

Is that right? Zhan Xiaoxiao, an A+ level criminal.

This is not a story about a hero who slays a dragon and becomes a dragon himself; rather, it is a story about an evil dragon who disguises himself as a hero and claims to be one.

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Chapter Twenty-Seven: Demanding a Reward

When I woke up in the hospital bed, it was already past 2 a.m. Recalling everything that had happened recently, my feelings were hard to describe.

I want to cry, but I'm too tired to cry anymore.

I don't understand what happened to me. Why is Zhan Xiaoxiao targeting me like this? Why is she so insistent that I'm a criminal?

Hasn't Chun already forgiven me for what I did?

I've been changed into another hospital gown, and my body seems to have been cleaned. Am I safe? Even if I am, so what? I'm already pretty much ruined.

The side effects of drug use combined with truth serum...

Why do I have to encounter such bad luck?

Thinking about this, I couldn't help but scratch my head, messing up my carefully combed hair again.

"Why did I have to encounter such bad luck..."

Whispering my thoughts aloud seems to make me feel a little better.

In fact, what I've been experiencing lately can be described as more than just bad luck.

I was drugged, sexually assaulted, almost killed by my best friend, witnessed my best friend being killed, suspected by the police as the murderer, slapped, slapped again, beaten, and forced to drink truth serum. Oh God, what did I do wrong that I have to be punished like this?

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