Ark Undead

Chen felt a little better, at least the doctor didn't immediately declare that he would make her work a waste, and he stated his position immediately.

"Lingguang, your combat team has the freedom to act until the search warrant is obtained. I believe you don't need me to tell you what to do now."

The professor then turned to look at Nearl on the other side.

"Dobermann, Logos, Pith, and some other operators—those you selected—all have the same freedom of action as you. But you must be back at the Lungmen Guard Headquarters before 1 PM, okay?"

"Roger that!"

Lin Guang nodded, greeted Chen beside her, and led her squad away from the Lungmen Guard Bureau.

Then, the doctor turned his attention to Chen, and for the first time, he spoke directly to Officer Chen.

"Officer Chen, I would like to see a complete structural map of the Lungmen slum. Do you have one here?"

"Yes, but what do you need it for?"

Chen asked, somewhat puzzled.

A laugh came from beneath the doctor's mask.

"Ha, although the Reunion Movement is a group of vicious thugs, they can't possibly run around on the streets of Lungmen in broad daylight, can they? When I came here, I saw the police force you left at the entrance and exit of Lungmen, which is undoubtedly useful. But the most crucial thing is how to drive the Reunion Movement out of the slums and show themselves."

"Where do you think these integration movements can still establish themselves after the abandoned factory explodes?"

As soon as the doctor finished speaking, Chen immediately understood.

"Urban sewers, and built-up areas?"

"That's not all. A large mobile city-state like Lungmen will always have some unseen corners where people can hide. I can't guarantee that my thinking is correct. But at least we should make all the necessary preparations before the search warrant is issued, right?"

The doctor turned to look at Scout beside him.

When Amiya returned, Scout also returned to Rhodes Island immediately, so that he could provide assistance in the Lungmen incident.

"Scout, your squad still has wounded members, so you're not responsible for this direct confrontation mission. But before 1 PM, I need you to use the map to search for as many potential hiding places as possible. Can you do that?"

"I'm not sure. Lungmen is very big. I can only say I'll do my best."

Scout didn't give a definitive answer; he knew that in such urgent situations, it was crucial not to make grand pronouncements.

"However, if Officer Chen could offer some assistance..."

"I will have my informants contact you and cooperate with you. With their help, your work will be much easier."

Chen immediately realized what was happening and offered to help.

Scout nodded, whispered something to Mlam behind him, and then saw Mlam run out.

"Let's go, Officer Chen, there's no time to lose, please take me to see the map."

The doctor pulled Amiya aside and said to Chen.

"it is good."

Chen decisively turned around and led everyone to the archives to retrieve the information.

In that brief minute of command, all the available Rhodes Island forces had been deployed.

Chen no longer had any doubts; she began to believe that these people from Rhodes Island could really help Lungmen.

On the other side, after Kal'tsit returned to the conference room, she closed the door.

"The arrangements have been made. The doctor will be in charge of all operations before the search warrant is issued. Hopefully, as you said, your officer will cooperate well with the doctor's instructions."

"Although Chen is a bit impulsive, she is a smart person. As long as your doctor is capable enough, she doesn't mind sharing her command with outsiders."

Wei Yanwu sat at the head of the table, picked up the teacup in front of him and took a sip of tea.

"Now that the issue of this incident has been resolved, shouldn't we talk about the issues we discussed on the phone yesterday?"

"The people of Great Yan have already arrived at Longmen?"

Kal'tsit frowned and asked.

"The forces under that true dragon have already started targeting you?"

“There were three inspectors in total, and one of them has already come to talk to me. Although our communication was not very smooth, I still got a lot of interesting information from him.”

Wei Yanwu put down his teacup and spoke slowly.

“Some people want me to fall from power so they can get a share of the spoils from Longmen. Perhaps it’s also related to the ritual that takes place every fifty years.”

"The demonic seal within the territory of Yan Kingdom?"

Kal'tsit's expression was unusually grim.

"Although I didn't witness that war firsthand, later historical records mention that your Yan Kingdom's troops were the most disciplined. Why would such a situation occur? Do you mean that someone in the Dali Temple has been tempted by evil spirits?"

“Be careful what you say, Lady Kal'tsit.”

Wei Yanwu raised his eyes and glanced at Kal'tsit in front of him.

"Right now, I am just a minor ruler of Longmen. I have no right to presume to discuss the rights of His Majesty the Emperor or the officials. Even a mere censor can yell at me. Do you think I would bother to guess these things?"

"But you still have ancient blood, and the blood in your veins will make you the hope of the entire Yan Kingdom."

Kal'tsit astutely pointed this out.

"You mean, someone disregarded your bloodline and came here hoping to ruin your career through the Dragon Gate incident? Is there no one in the Censorate to monitor this?"

“I don’t believe that any evil spirits are involved. Similar things have happened many times in the history of Yan Kingdom. But our Great Yan Kingdom has been divided and united many times, but no one has ever done anything against the ancestors during the sacrificial ceremony.”

Wei Yanwu clasped his hands together on the table and squinted his eyes.

Kal'tsit also realized the crux of the matter through Wei Yanwu's words.

"Is someone trying to seize power?"

I'm not sure.

Wei Yanwu lowered his head, pretending not to have any opinion.

"But what is certain is that since the three inspectors have already arrived in Lungmen, the people in charge of armed deterrence are almost here. That's why I asked you for help."

"I understand. After all, your Shadow Guards, in terms of rank, can't compare to those high-ranking members of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. The True Dragon's personal guards, in a sense, are equivalent to the Emperor's inner guards in Ursus, not to mention..."

Kelsey paused for a moment, then asked again.

"Is His Majesty in good health?"

"I won't die. Although I'm almost at my limit, I can still hold on for a few more years."

Wei Yanwu didn't seem to have any reservations about this kind of issue.

"Although his ancestral bloodline allowed him to remain on that throne for fifty years, it was not a life-extending thing. If the Great Yan Dynasty were to prosper and be at peace, someone had to make a sacrifice."

"So you'll be the next victim?"

Kal'tsit asked tentatively.

"Although I am His Majesty the Emperor's brother, the throne is not a comfortable place. If possible, I hope I never get to sit on it in my entire life."

Wei Yanwu said in a low voice.

"I can't say for sure right now, otherwise these three inspectors wouldn't be here, and no one targeting me would have come to Lungmen... Speaking of which, do you have any plans?"

"I can't go myself, and I haven't invited anyone I know."

Kal'tsit's eyes held a meaningful look as she spoke.

"But I sent someone who might have connections with your Great Yan to stop those officials."

"Oh?"

Wei Yanwu realized something, and after a brief pause, he sighed as if in admiration.

"He joined you?"

"It's just a collaboration, don't be so nervous."

Kal'tsit didn't have a pleasant expression when she talked about this person, but her tone softened.

"Although I don't have a good impression of him either, at least in terms of cooperation, he is indeed a very good partner. I also hope that he can hold off His Majesty's personal guards."

222. Greatsword, forging complete.

This is not the first time Anso has come to the Guard Bureau, nor will it be the last.

But this was the first time Officer Chen had summoned her to the Guard Bureau.

In the past, it was only during holidays when I was really broke and didn't want to steal anything, so I would deliberately do something and go to the Imperial Guard's detention center to eat and drink.

At least they offered free pork chop rice and herbal tea!

Over time, the people in the Guard Bureau all recognized An Suo. Chen even secretly increased the amount of pork chop rice for An Suo every time without caring. Everyone else got a big piece of pork chop, but An Suo got two big pieces of pork chop, sometimes with braised beef and one or two eggs.

Even if they couldn't finish their food, under Chen Yanli's stern gaze, they would shrink back and eat what was in their bowls with tears in their eyes.

My stomach is so bloated!

According to Chen, An Suo is still in puberty and is a little girl who needs sufficient nutrition to ensure her growth.

Although it sounds strange, perhaps the size of Chen Nuli's chest, which is completely out of proportion to his age, is proof of his efforts.

However, for An Suo, it wasn't good to always take advantage of others for free. So, after obtaining Chen's consent, An Suo intentionally or unintentionally helped Chen keep an eye on things in the slums.

This was also the beginning of An Suo taking on orders from outside. It was because she sometimes helped Chen deliver messages or check on things that she gradually realized that she could make a living from this.

However, he still survived by stealing most of the time.

Since that big client gave them a large sum of money last time, Ansuo has not started work for almost half a month.

Even if she sometimes gets the urge to take something, she'll quietly put it back after she realizes what's happening or has had her fill of playing with it.

That money was enough for her to live comfortably for several years. After all, she already had a rented apartment to live in!

My daily work is the same as before: go out for a stroll, occasionally steal something to play with, and then put it back.

This is what Anso's recent leisure time is like.

However, just yesterday, Chen took the initiative to contact An Suo and asked her to come to the Guard Bureau at noon the next day, saying that she had something to discuss with her.

An Su knew he hadn't done anything wrong. After all, he was probably more familiar with Lungmen's laws than many police officers.

But Chen's serious decision to send her to the Guard Bureau, coupled with the many strange events that have recently occurred in Lungmen, made An Suo more vigilant.