The other new recruits in the military police regiment watched in silence.

"So this is the kind of person you are."

"How do you intend to rectify this social atmosphere?"

"A person standing nearby asked."

"I can only climb up the ladder. Once I'm in a high position, I'll enforce discipline. It's that simple to make those who did illegal things get what they deserve."

Marlowe frowned deeply.

In fact, he was well aware that such thinking was somewhat naive, and that the current trend did not form overnight, so it was not easy to correct.

This road will be extremely arduous, and you will face ridicule and skepticism from all sorts of people.

"I just turned them back into normal people."

Marlo clenched his fist and said with a serious expression.

"I just want them to return to how people should be."

"Hahahaha..." Hitch laughed exaggeratedly, lying on the ground and slapping the ground. "Oh my god, you're actually serious... I thought you were just a bored guy. I'm so sorry!"

"That's quite an ambitious goal."

The other person's tone was also very casual.

They simply considered Marlowe a childish and boring person, not even worthy of casual conversation. They also felt they had no time to waste continuing to chat with such a naive person, and so they all stood up and left.

"Come on."

The only one whose expression differed from the others was Annie, who remained consistently indifferent.

But then he spoke up.

"If the system were filled with good people like you, I think that would be the real end."

"What? You can speak normally after all?"

"Mallo said."

Annie had maintained almost the same expression and remained silent throughout. The others considered her uncommunicative, so their sudden outburst was quite surprising.

"I think you are right."

Annie continued.

Although she maintained a cold demeanor, her words were truly shocking. No one expected that Annie, who always seemed to mind her own business, would make such a statement, leaving everyone stunned.

"Because what you said is correct. I think it takes a lot of courage for someone like you to go against the tide of the times. I respect you, but... even if you're just a bunch of idiots."

"Those guys are just idiots."

0494 Mission: Crime [Please Subscribe]

"Don't compare me to those idiots!!" Marlowe was a straightforward and somewhat inflexible person, but it was precisely this inflexibility that made him stronger and more resilient. It was this very personality that made him stand out from the crowd.

"We've gone off on a tangent, let's get going."

"The escort carriage will arrive at the outer gate in 45 minutes."

This mission was the only serious mission the military police had ever undertaken; generally, they were essentially idle.

This mission was also full of strange occurrences.

However, these military police officers have given up thinking; they have been living in comfort and have forgotten their original aspirations.

"Upon arrival, each person should first confirm their assigned position."

Midway through their journey, they encountered another group of people carrying boxes that were not spares for the military police in charge of the mission.

"They're probably going to be shipped to the mainland."

"Given that, it's still strange that a chamber of commerce would get involved."

"Mallo said."

"What exactly are they doing?"

"They're actually reselling the country's essential supplies."

Marlowe witnessed the transaction between the Chamber of Commerce members and the Gendarmerie. They were truly blatant. Perhaps in this decadent atmosphere, such things no longer needed a fig leaf and could be openly exposed to the sunlight.

They are truly shameless.

Marlowe glared angrily.

He strode forward, while the others stood still and watched. None of them wanted to cause trouble; they were all minding their own business and not caring about what others might be doing. Marlowe's impulsive nature also disgusted them.

"Hey, Marlo, what's up with the mission?"

"That guy is just that stubborn."

"Really! I hope you won't drag us down with you."

“That’s right!!!”

Marlowe charged straight at the group. Those despicable military police officers, seemingly unaware that a busybody had appeared out of nowhere, ruining their good mood.

"All done, let's go grab a drink."

"Okay."

"What's going on? New recruit, is something wrong?"

Marlowe frowned as he looked at the two Gendarmerie soldiers. Didn't they feel ashamed of their behavior? Had they forgotten the oath they took when they joined the Gendarmerie? This was the Gendarmerie, meant to protect the King and the people!

It's infuriating.

Faced with the veteran's questioning, Marlowe also felt somewhat guilty. Gone was his earlier righteous indignation; his body was actually trembling uncontrollably. In truth, he wasn't a fearless and injustice-prone person; he simply followed his heart when faced with a choice.

Instead of going with the flow.

His voice even trembled slightly.

"It is a crime to embezzle state rations."

"So what."

The other party seemed unconcerned, even displaying a hint of sarcasm in their tone. This recruit is quite interesting, meddling in their business. He must be an inexperienced young man who lacks worldly wisdom and needs the discipline of society.

This answer and attitude startled Marlowe slightly, and he lowered his head slightly, replying somewhat guiltily.

"The so-called rationed goods are all paid for with the people's taxes..."

0495 Straightforward Young Man - Quick to Slap Someone in the Face [Please Subscribe]

"Goods that come from the people's taxes, therefore..."

Marlowe recited the regulations awkwardly, while the 'criminal' opposite him even yawned nonchalantly. Why would he bother with something like this? What a fool. Such a straightforward personality was utterly unworthy of praise; in their eyes, it was simply stupidity.

He probably doesn't know their background.

A chain of interests has formed within the military police corps, where everyone is a stakeholder, and a change in one part can have far-reaching consequences.

This is a relationship of mutual protection.

They are not afraid of being reported, nor are they afraid of these people who have no power or influence.

This veteran seemed to be a junior officer; his laughter was full of helplessness and sarcasm, as it was the first time he had encountered such a naive new recruit.

"Hahahaha... Hahahaha... As a new recruit, you actually dared to intimidate your superior. I have high hopes for your future."

The smile gradually turned into a look of disdain.

He took a coin out of his pocket and stuffed it into the breast pocket of Marlowe's uniform.

This is clearly a tip, not a bribe.

This is like giving a bone to a watchdog.

Or it might not even qualify as a watchdog.

These seemingly crazy barking dogs will wag their tails and beg for mercy if you just throw them a bone.

That's what the officer was thinking.

"See? There are no enemies, only interests. Give them a little money and they'll never stick to their so-called truth again."

The officer patted Marlowe's breast pocket earnestly.

"Take it, go buy a woman and have some fun, hehehe."

Say it.

They turned and left.

Marlowe, however, was in turmoil. He stared in shock at the two officers who had turned and left. How could these two men, who had committed crimes, be so self-righteous and even consider him one of their own?

Why?

how so!!

"stop!"

This absolutely cannot be allowed to happen; he would never stoop to the level of these people.

He must uphold those vows he made, and he will definitely stick to them to the end.

but--

Marlowe, completely blinded by his emotions, lunged forward and grabbed the officer's shoulder. "Hey, wait a minute, embezzling rations is..."

what! !

Marlow screamed as the butt of the other man's rifle slammed into his abdomen, making him feel as if his bile had been vomited out. Although his opponent was a corrupt man, they were, after all, people who had passed the Military Police's test—the top ten graduates of each training regiment, and officers at that.

"Damn it, damn it!!"

The officer kicked Marlowe hard in the stomach as he lay on the ground, like a ball being squeezed.

The others were also somewhat taken aback.

Even those who didn't particularly like Marlowe certainly didn't want to watch him get beaten like that. However, they wouldn't interfere. One of the officers was beating him, while the other was watching.

"I am arresting you on charges of disobeying your superior."

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"What a joke, that's lawless..." Marlowe was writhing on the ground in unbearable pain, but he still refused to compromise with these people. He endured the pain and shouted loudly.

"This is utterly lawless..."

"It's not allowed here..."

The officer, gritting his teeth in fury, raised his rifle butt, ready to smash it down on Marlowe. He had never seen such an arrogant recruit, so utterly lacking in common sense. He decided he had to teach this guy a painful lesson, or else what would become of his reputation?

We're in trouble.

Marlowe's eyes were filled with astonishment.

At that moment, the rifle butt stopped.

It turned out that a hand was gripping the spear, and the one who stopped it was none other than the ever-cold and indifferent Annie. Annie's expression remained as cold as ever; she was as cold as a block of ice that could never be melted.

But at this moment, when everyone else is turning a blind eye and a deaf ear.

Annie, however, was willing to stand up.

It amazed everyone.

"That's it for now."

"Um...sorry...this idiot caused you trouble," Hitch, who had been grinning the whole time, said as she walked over.

Ultimately, they just wanted to minimize the damage and make a clean break.

Hsieh smiled ingratiatingly at the two officers.

That's really groveling.

"We'll teach him a lesson."

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