Asura in Arknights

This is not something you should know.

Hinterlea replied coldly, "And here's your payment for this."

After saying that, Hinterlea handed a small black box from her arms to Li Ang.

Everyone around, including the accompanying knights, looked at the small box, curious about what kind of reward Paul Pharmaceuticals had offered.

Yes, Li Ang had no intention of opening the small box in public.

Amidst the disappointed gazes of the crowd, Li Ang tucked the small box into his pocket.

"Is there anything else you need to do?"

“No,” Hinterlea shook her head. “The chairman instructed me not to interfere with your actions.”

"The intelligence you brought this time... is very valuable. Let's continue with your plan."

"no problem."

"Now, can we leave?"

As he spoke, Li Ang pointed behind him, "There are some outside helpers I invited inside. They have nothing to do with this explosion. Can we leave now?"

Hinterlea also looked in the direction Li Ang pointed.

Noticing Hinterlea's gaze, Destle immediately tensed up, fearing that she might suddenly say "no."

Staring in that direction, as if trying to memorize everyone's faces, Hinterlea nodded. "Okay, we'll take over the follow-up investigation here."

After saying that, she directed the knights to make way for her.

Seeing this, the huge weight in Destreet's heart finally lifted.

"What are we waiting for? Let's go, it's getting dark."

Li Ang waved to the people behind him and then walked towards the path cleared by the knights.

In the instant he passed Hinterlea, Li Ang lowered his voice and said, "Radom, Lucifer."

Although the voice was kept very low, the knights around, besides Hinterlea, clearly also heard the two somewhat inexplicable words.

The knights were also somewhat puzzled, wondering if the seemingly arrogant detective had made a mistake, allowing them to overhear such news as well.

But... that's exactly the effect Li Ang wanted.

"Let's go."

Seeing that Li Ang had already walked out of the encirclement, Adele whispered something to Sona and Destle.

Sona followed without hesitation, while Desty hesitated for a moment before taking her own steps.

Destle walked past the knights with trepidation, encountering no hindrance whatsoever.

After everyone had left, Hintelia said to the knights, "You must not tell anyone what you just saw."

"Yes!"

The knights answered in unison, but how many of them would keep their promise was anyone's guess.

In the materialistic city of Qazimir, promises are arguably the cheapest thing.

At this moment, Li Ang had already arrived outside the garbage dump, standing next to a street lamp, quietly waiting for the others to come out.

Upon seeing them, Li Ang shrugged and said, "See? I told you it would be fine."

“…Thank you very much.” Desmond bowed deeply to Leon.

If Li Ang hadn't brought her out, she would have been in real trouble this time.

If the Long Ridge Law Firm were to fire her under pressure from Boulder Pharmaceuticals, losing her job would be a minor matter. Destreet had just realized that if she lost her job, what would happen to the case she was currently working on?

Just let someone else take over and pretend nothing happened? That's impossible.

There was only one outcome for her: death because she knew too much.

Destreet is now genuinely grateful to Leon for bringing her out of there.

Surprisingly, he actually managed to establish connections with the senior management of the business association.

However, at the same time, a hint of doubt flashed through Destreet's mind.

Such a brilliant detective, why has no one ever heard of her before?

The professions of detective and lawyer are very closely related.

When Destreet received the case, she considered hiring a detective to investigate it on her behalf, but since it concerned her life and fortune, she ultimately decided to handle it herself.

Then she took a nasty tumble.

"Thanks... but you should at least show some sincerity, right?"

Li Ang patted his helmet and said, "It can't just be a dry thank you, can it?"

What do you want?

After a moment of silence, Destle gave Li Ang a deep look. "You were personally hired by the chairman of Boer Pharmaceuticals, so you probably wouldn't be interested in my meager wealth."

"Of course, I'm not short of money."

"Then, as payment for bringing you out, tell me who hired you to investigate Paul Pharmaceuticals, Miss Reporter."

Li Ang emphasized the word "reporter," the meaning of which is self-evident.

Destreet immediately gave a bitter smile.

"Can we change the terms?"

"Did you just say you'd accept any request?"

“…This is the one thing I cannot reveal.” Descartes’ smile was incredibly stiff.

"Oh, can you tell me why?" Li Ang asked with interest.

"I just... don't want to die."

Destreet's voice sounded incredibly dry. "If I keep this secret, I still have a good chance of surviving. My identity... is still somewhat useful to them."

"But... if I reveal the Federation's secrets, no matter how far I escape, they will send people to deal with me."

The Commercial Union was that terrifying in the eyes of the people of the Great Knights.

As long as that federation building stands, they will not dare to do anything against the business federation.

"Never mind then, I'm not interested in anything other than this."

Li Ang also readily gave up asking questions, since he had already achieved his goal this time.

This junior lawyer... has no chance of escaping.

"Here, take this."

Leon pulled a card from his pocket and tossed it to Destreet.

"This is my business card. You can come to me if you need anything."

"I think you understand what I mean."

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Destreet silently took the card, glanced at it in her hand.

It was a very crudely made business card, still emitting a strong smell of ink, as if it had just been printed not long ago.

One side of the business card was completely blank, while the other side simply had a name, a phone number, and an address written on it.

Li Ang...

This name... was it originally from the Yan Kingdom?

To be honest, Descartes was quite curious about the man who always wore a helmet, but... he certainly wouldn't let her see it.

Desmond Desmond silently put the business card into her pocket, bowed to Leon again, and then quietly left.

Desmond Desmond knew perfectly well the purpose behind the business card Li Ang had given her, but she still harbored a sliver of hope that she wouldn't be punished so soon.

After all, strictly speaking, her case hasn't failed yet.

Even if those people are in a hurry, they should at least give Changjiang Law Firm some face and abide by the superficial rules of the game.

Otherwise, if every problem leads to targeting the lawyers at Changjiang Law Firm, what's the point of this law firm?

She should have been safe before Destreet was fired; she left the business card simply to have a backup plan.

"Alright, the reporter has left, we should head back now."

Watching Destle disappear at the end of the road, Leon said, "Flametail Knight, would you like one of my business cards too?"

"want!"

Sona didn't mind the way she was addressed and said it very decisively.

Anyone who isn't stupid can see the meaning behind the business card Li Ang just handed out.

Unlike Destreet, who still had room to maneuver, Sona and the others had no way out; they couldn't escape anywhere.

"Then you can have it."

With a smile, Li Ang pulled another business card from his pocket and handed it to Sona.

After accepting the business card, Sona still looked somewhat anxious, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

Li Ang could guess what she wanted to say. She was clearly eager to go back and check on her companions, but was too embarrassed to speak up.

So Li Ang smiled and said, "Go back. Your mission is complete, and our employment relationship is over."

"Also, don't forget that business card."

Sona paused for a moment, then whispered her thanks.

"Thank you, I'll remember that."

Then, she too quickly disappeared into the night.

By this time, the sun had already set, and the streetlights in Block Zero were gradually turning on.

However, there were few pedestrians on the street, and most of the lights in the surrounding houses were off.

The people living here are all infected, and their economic situation is not enough to support them to engage in any complex entertainment activities.

As night falls, this urban area quickly falls silent, appearing exceptionally deserted compared to the bustling scenes in other parts of the Great Knight Territory.

In Li Ang's perception, Sona returned to the bakery without any problems, where her friends were already waiting for her.

After Sona accepted Leon's commission, he kept a portion of his senses focused on her companions. Leon thought the mastermind would definitely choose this time to attack them... but nothing happened in between, no one attacked, and Sona successfully reunited with her companions.

This gave Li Ang the feeling of flirting with a blind man.

So all his acting this afternoon was for nothing?

However, it wasn't a complete waste of effort. At least his persona was established in the minds of Destreet and Sona, and sooner or later someone would notice this suddenly appearing 'detective'.

"Alright, it's time to go back."

Withdrawing his senses, Li Ang extended his hand to Adele. "Let's go."

"Go back? Do you mean back to the manor?"

Adele instinctively felt something was amiss.

Li Ang had already called Hinterlaya over and put on a show in front of everyone, arranging a new identity for them. If they were to return to the Lightless Manor now, wouldn't everything be exposed?

"of course not."

Li Ang shook his head, then took out the small box that Hinterlea had given her earlier.

"I asked Hintleya to prepare this for me."

As he spoke, Li Ang opened the small box and took out a key from it.

The moment Adele opened the box, she saw some paper-like documents inside. Although she was curious about what they were, her attention quickly shifted to the key.

"what is this?"

"A key, a house key."

Li Ang replied, "You shouldn't have forgotten Hinterlea's identity, right? She once prepared quite a few safe houses in the Great Knight Territory, and I borrowed one from her to use."

As a former Platinum-ranked member of the Unarmored Alliance, and also the one with the most miserable work, in addition to the Naxi safe house shared by the Unarmored Alliance, Hinterlea also secretly prepared some for herself.