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"From now on, I will take over command of the battlefield."

Lin Lu said indifferently, completely disregarding Zhao Zhenglei's opinion, and went directly to the command center of the Maria Wall facility.

He was so familiar with the place as if he were walking in his own backyard, without the slightest delay. Coupled with Swell's almost worshipful and respectful attitude towards him, Zhao Zhenglei began to have a slight suspicion: perhaps this person was the Guard Bureau's hidden ace.

Immediately afterwards, Zhao Zhenglei was impressed by Lin Lu's abilities.

Under Lin Lu's surgically precise command, the Reunion Movement's frontal assault was diverted, allowing the exhausted Guard Bureau officers to catch their breath. The Lungmen newcomers and foreign powers were conveniently used as scapegoats, fulfilling Wei Yanwu's wishes. The city's defensive devices were utilized to the fullest extent, and most importantly—the actions of the Bone Raiders were successfully halted.

This is a feat that even the entire Suzaku Squad could not achieve despite their sacrifice.

Just then, the communication device that had been urgently repaired came through.

Chapter 323 The Great Emperor (4K)

"The Doctor from Rhodes Island?"

Chen Huijie muttered to herself, somewhat confused. She remembered that the Doctor from Rhodes Island was a woman with a good figure and golden eyes, and her voice sounded particularly dashing. However, this annoying tone of voice was quite similar.

As a police superintendent, Chen pays close attention to the words and actions of those around him; this is a fundamental skill in criminal investigation. If the woman at the Lungmen Administrative Office a few days ago was also a Doctor from Rhodes Island, does that mean that "Doctor" is not just an identity, but also a title?

"Eh? Doctor?!"

Amiya immediately perked up her ears, unable to contain her curiosity, and moved closer to Superintendent Chen, wanting to eavesdrop. But when Chen stopped her with a gesture, she puffed out her cheeks unhappily and returned to her original spot in a huff.

"Why is the doctor from Rhodes Island at the Lungmen command center?" Superintendent Chen said sternly, his voice booming.

"Because the Guard Bureau has too many useless idiots who don't give me any peace of mind."

"What did you say?!"

Anger flashed in Chen's eyes for a moment, but she soon heard a noisy sound from the other end of the communication, as if someone was arguing back.

"No... don't misunderstand, I'm not targeting you."

Lin, who was in charge of the command center of the Wall of Mary, shifted his gaze from Zhao Zhenglei. He looked around, scanning everyone as if he were calling out a roll, and slowly said, "I mean, everyone here is trash."

Alexander Swell bowed his head respectfully and said sincerely, "You are absolutely right."

"Who are you calling trash!"

The voices of Superintendent Chen and Zhao Zhenglei echoed in Lin Lu's ears at the same time, which in a sense was a surround 3D effect.

"A senior superintendent of Lungmen Police Department, and you, the commander of the Guard Bureau appointed in a time of crisis. With your combat experience, criminal qualifications, and resources, you don't even know the enemy's true intentions! You're being played like fools, busy with internal strife, acting timidly and hesitantly, unable to even maintain normal communication! If you're not trash, then who are?"

Lin Lu directly launched a group taunt, his voice grating on the ears of every Guard Bureau officer.

Zhao Zhenglei's face flushed red instantly. He stared fiercely at Lin Lu, but couldn't retort.

Because what he said is true.

Lin Lu's eyes gradually turned cold. He stared at Zhao Zhenglei and rebuked him, "What are you glaring at me for? Did I say anything wrong? Who is the kind of person who tries to run away when faced with a problem? This time you abandoned the slums, what will you do next? The rich districts? Do you dare! Longmen City? Are you willing to give that up!"

"Tsk..."

Not to mention Zhao Zhenglei, even Chen Huijie was rendered speechless by Lawyer Lin's rebuttal.

The Guard Bureau's operation this time was truly humiliating. Not to mention Zhao Zhenglei, who was shouting "We've been tricked!", even Superintendent Chen felt that she was just a nominal head of the Special Inspectorate. She couldn't freely mobilize the Guard Bureau's police force stationed in the wealthy district, and even using the defensive network required a permit, which her superiors refused to approve.

The reasons for the disapproval made Chen Huijie so angry she almost laughed. Those high-sounding official statements, in essence, were just a way of worrying that the wealthy residents of the rich neighborhood would be terrified. They didn't want Lungmen to suffer negative international repercussions because of this trivial matter of infected individuals from the Reunion Movement; their only concern was preventing a stock market and economic collapse.

Therefore, when the Royal Guard Bureau launched an unexpected large-scale defensive operation, it found itself in the awkward situation of being short-staffed, with guards constantly on the move. They were essentially overwhelmed, constantly running around, and their morale was already halved before the battle even began.

Superintendent Chen knew very well that if things continued this way, Lungmen would only be trapped in a deadly struggle from which it could not extricate itself. She could only try her best to change the situation; sometimes, she wished she could go and meet Lungmen's true higher-ups with a knife in hand!

"Honestly, I'd love to hear something from you guys."

Lin Lu sighed helplessly once again, "Rotten wood cannot be carved."

When Lin Lu saw Faust in the Royal Guard's cell, he understood what Mephistopheles was planning. But he didn't expect that Lungmen was still dreaming even now, with the situation dire, yet still unwilling to wake up.

“Superintendent Chen, if you have anything to do, just do it. Leave this to me. If you’re worried…” Lawyer Lin said bluntly, “Unfortunately, you’re not in a position to worry about this right now. Even if you were in the slums right now, you wouldn’t be of much use. To put it bluntly, you’d be better off having a couple more city defense devices.”

"...Then let me see what Rhodes Island is capable of!!"

Chen Huijie suppressed her emotions, which were about to explode, and reached out to hang up the call.

"Wait a moment."

"……what?"

"Pass the microphone to Amiya, I know she's there."

Lin Lu anticipated that Superintendent Chen would object to his opinion and said in advance, "Of course, you can choose to refuse. But my hand is right now on the control panel, and with a light press, I can stop all the defensive devices from firing. Do you want to try and see if the Reunion Movement can break through and reach this command center in a minute?"

"Are you threatening me with the safety of Lungmen?!"

"Yes, so what?" Lin Lu said coldly, "Any objections?"

"You!! You..." Superintendent Chen gritted her teeth, repeatedly telling herself to endure it and settle the score with the Rhodes Island doctor later! She angrily pointed the microphone at Amiya, "I'm talking to you, Amiya."

Amiya's displeasure vanished instantly. She excitedly took the microphone, as if the imposing CEO of Rhodes Island wasn't her at all, but just a cute little bunny.

"Doctor, this is Amiya!"

"Amiya, you've worked hard."

Lin Lu's voice softened considerably in an instant.

Alexander Swell, who was standing beside Lin Lu, quietly remembered this detail.

Ever since Lin stormed the Guard Bureau building, he's been ruthless and confrontational, clashing with everyone and everything, even Wei Yanwu... or rather, he seemed to enjoy clashing with Wei Yanwu. It was as if nothing could slow down his sword-drawing speed—only now did Swell realize the genuine smile hidden beneath Lin Lu's incredibly bulky hood.

"Let me guess, did Superintendent Chen just prevent you from getting close to eavesdrop?" Lawyer Lin chuckled.

Amiya gasped, her mouth agape in surprise: "Doctor, how did you know?!"

"Is there anything I don't know? That's why I got angry with her. Who told her to bully my Amiya?"

Lin Lu smiled confidently, his pent-up emotions easing considerably, and he longed to light a cigar, something he hadn't done in a long time. Unfortunately, the constant sounds of gunfire outside the window repeatedly reminded him that this was not the time to relax.

"Hehehe... No wonder he's a PhD."

Amiya lowered her head shyly, her rabbit ears twitching.

Lin Lu suppressed the urge to hug Amiya's head and pat it affectionately, deciding to do so after this matter was resolved. He cleared his throat with a feigned cough and said seriously, "Amiya, Misha was kidnapped by the Reunion Movement, right?"

"……Yes."

Amiya's smile vanished instantly, but she wasn't discouraged. Instead, she raised her head and said firmly, "Doctor, I'm not as smart as you, able to do everything perfectly, but I will try my best to be like you. So, leave this to me! I will definitely bring Misha back. This is what I want to do, and it's what I promised her!"

Amiya straightened her back without realizing it, and tightened her grip on the microphone slightly.

Lin Lu was somewhat lost in thought.

Amiya's growth rate exceeded his expectations, and he knew... Amiya must be exhausted. She could have taken it one step at a time, but Lin Lu had placed too much pressure on her, leaving her with bloody footprints all along the way.

"Amiya, hug me..."

Lin Lu shook his head, swallowing back his apology, and instead said, "Please."

This is exactly what Amiya wants to hear right now.

"Doctor, you too! Although I don't know what you're doing, I know... you're definitely fighting to the bitter end for Rhodes Island right now." Amiya raised her small fist, full of energy, as if a new force was surging within her. "Doctor, after the battle, we'll be waiting for you at Rhodes Island! This time, you won't be late!"

"Okay, I promise you."

Lin Lu smiled and ended the communication.

He still had some things he wanted to say to the king killer, but... a guest arrived.

"Judging by the time, the delivery should arrive by now. I hope Amiya won't be too surprised."

Lin Lu muttered to himself, put down the communication device in his hand, and stood up.

"Swell, have you remembered everything I told you?"

"Yes, sir."

Alexander Swell bowed.

“Now, this is your responsibility.” Lin Lu casually tossed an exquisitely designed ring to Swell, adding in a teasing tone, “If you don’t do a good job, I’ll take it away.”

Swell accepted the ring with both hands; it was the very symbol of the head of the Alexander family! He had imagined how to reclaim the family's honor from Lin Lu, but he hadn't expected to get it back so easily!

Is this Lin Lu's trust in him, or... does Lin Lu simply not care about the Alexander family?!

Swell took a deep breath and clenched his fists together.

The ring's mark was deeply embedded in his hand, and the stinging sensation kept him alert, preventing him from harboring any delusions.

"As ordered."

Lin Lu smiled, ignoring Zhao Zhenglei, the White Tiger Squad leader whose command had been stripped away, and walked towards the direction of the Bone Raiders.

Meanwhile, the fifth district of Longmen Outer Ring Road.

Amiya put down the communication device, nodded to the humanoid self-propelled antenna, and thanked her for her help. The Originium Arts of the Razer were invaluable in this situation, amplifying the received signal and enabling stable communication in this desolate place.

Is the recipient, Amiya, here?

An unfamiliar sound suddenly rang out, seemingly coming from outside the door.

"I have limited time. I'll count to three, and if no one answers, I'll barge in. Three—okay, I'm in."

A penguin wearing a white hat on his head swaggered into the simple, abandoned conference room. He had a gold chain wrapped around his neck three times and was wearing a loose white hip-hop t-shirt, looking very trendy.

This isn't that penguin with the red scarf that greets you with "Hey kid, wanna buy some QQ coins?", but rather—

"emperor?!"

Hoshiguma blurted out in surprise.

How could she not recognize this...person?

The head of Penguin Logistics, an underground armed escort company in Lungmen, is of unknown identity and origin! The only certainty is that he holds a particularly high position in Lungmen's gray area, and even Wei Yanwu would not easily take action against him. In the Guard Bureau's files, the Emperor maintains a neutral stance because he generally follows Lungmen's rules.

Superintendent Chen frowned. She didn't know what the other person was doing here, especially since they were carrying a silver luxury briefcase.

Is he really here to deliver a package?

"You must be Amiya? I've been calling you at the door for so long, why didn't you answer? Are all the people sending packages these days out of their minds? Do they look down on us working people? They don't even fill in the delivery address!" Penguin adjusted his black-rimmed sunglasses, revealing a hint of displeasure in his eyes. His voice was sharp and had a strong rhythm, making people involuntarily want to shake their heads.

"Ah, I'm Amiya, sorry."

Amiya looked at the penguin in front of her with some curiosity, feeling as if she had seen him somewhere before...