Arknights, the Angel of Justice is waiting for level 16

Although Wei Yanwu was extremely angry, as an excellent politician, he no longer acted based on his mood. What he was thinking about... was the future of Longmen.

The Lower Town area has become a boil and a tumor. If left unchecked, it will only get worse.

But he had to consider his old friend. The Rat King's repeated obstructions made many of his plans fall through, and he even had no idea where to start.

"Lin Gerui, so many people sacrificed their lives to get us to where we are today. To protect it, everything we do is worth it!"

Wei Yanwu finally made up his mind and put a plan that he had been hesitating about for a long time on the agenda.

Tuk-tuk-tuk!

At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Wei Yanwu adjusted his sitting position and let the person in.

"Sir, I'm sorry. The Special Inspection Team's speed of action in this incident..."

"Nine, it's okay, you've done a great job."

Wei Yanwu clasped his palms together and looked at Jiu with a smile on his face, obviously very satisfied with this capable general.

"You've been under a lot of pressure these days. Take a few more days off after this is over. You should take care of your health even if you're young."

"Thank you for your understanding, sir. I will decline your offer."

Jiu's health has been failing lately, and once Qianmian is dealt with, she will consider resigning from her position as head of the special inspection team.

After Ji Luo's enlightenment, Jiu has figured out that she and Wei Yanwu have different governing principles and ideas. If they continue like this, there will be a conflict one day, or even a complete break.

It would be better for her to withdraw and leave everything to Chen. After all, Chen is Wei Yanwu's niece, and they are a family. Chen can do those things that she cannot do.

Everything...maybe it will be fine, maybe.

"Sir, Qianmian called just now and lowered the bottom price for the negotiation by two levels, but..."

"Hehe~ But he must get the 'Remains of the Star of Misfortune', right?"

Wei Yanwu saw Qianmian's desire from the result of the initial negotiations, so he deliberately did not give the "Remains of the Star of Evil" but was more generous with the money.

Now it seems that his calculation has come true. Qianmian can no longer bear it. He can do without the money, but he must have that strange crystal.

"..."

Jiu lowered his head in silence, pretending not to hear Wei Yanwu's words, because his short sentence had revealed too much.

——It is even possible that Wei Yanwu and Qianmianhe have a tacit understanding, and they are just trying to see who can't hold on.

"Nine, agree to it. If a piece of the 'Remains of the Star of Misfortune' can bring stability to Longmen and avoid unnecessary turmoil, it will be a good thing."

"Sir, why does Qianmian want the 'Remains of the Star of Misfortune'?"

Jiu had actually seen the real thing, but he didn't feel anything mysterious about it. He just remembered that the crystal could affect people's emotions.

"I don't know either. Longmen stopped the research on the 'Remains of the Disaster Star' a long time ago because they were concerned about the dangers."

Wei Yanwu still felt a pang of fear when he recalled the tragic situation in the laboratory at that time. It might be a good thing to be able to send such dangerous things out.

"However, I heard that Rhine Life in Columbia is purchasing the 'Remains of the Disaster Star' at a high price. They may have discovered something."

"Then...should we still give it to Qianmian?"

Jiu had clearly made the decision before, but at this moment, she couldn't help but hesitate.

Wei Yanwu couldn't help but smile when he saw Jiu's worried look. He opened the drawer next to him and took out a square box the size of a suitcase.

The entire box is made of lead, mercury and dozens of precious metal materials, and costs more than one million, just to seal the "remains of the evil star" in the box tightly.

"Nine, be more confident. I've seen your plan. Even if you give the things to Qianmian, you can definitely get them back."

"understand……"

When Jiu heard Wei Yanwu's decision, he no longer hesitated and chose to execute it directly.

"Nine, I leave everything to you. It doesn't matter whether you can get the "Remains of the Star of Misfortune" back or not. You have to ensure your own safety."

"Please rest assured, sir."

Jiu's answer was firm and decisive. Wei Yanwu nodded with satisfaction, gave a few more instructions, and then let Jiu leave with the square box.

"..."

Jiu held the "Remains of the Star of Misfortune" in his arms, his mind filled with a chaotic mess of thoughts.

Before, she didn't really care about the "remains of the evil star". After all, it was just a fragment of a meteor and it carried a dangerous curse.

But ever since Jiu found out that Ji Luo was called the Star Disaster and was related to the "Remains of the Disaster Star", she started to pay special attention to him.

A few days ago, for some reason, Jiu did not tell Ji Luo about Qianmian's request for the "remains of the evil star".

And now, she wanted to tell Ji Luo and ask for his opinion, but Ji Luo was lying in the emergency room, his life or death unknown.

Chen summoned all the famous doctors in Longmen to consult with Ji Luo, but the final result was not optimistic.

——The probability that Ji Luo can survive is less than three levels.

Even if he survives by chance, he may become a vegetable, which is no different from being dead. Many experts suggest that he should die peacefully.

But in the end, Chen decided to treat Ji Luo.

Because she remembered that when she found Ji Luo, he barely opened his eyes, held her hand, and spoke earnestly.

"I think... I can still save it."

Chapter 68: Noise

The silence of the hospital always gives people a gloomy feeling. The smell of disinfectant is not that bad, but it always reminds people of death...

It was late at night and the lights in the corridor were off. Chen sat quietly in front of the bed, looking at the unconscious boy in front of him with mixed emotions.

Ji Luo started a company because of his agreement with her. She also gave him the business of collecting confiscated goods, which offended the gang and he was invited to have tea.

She and Jiu were also the ones pushing forward the negotiations with Qianmian. They had anticipated Qianmian's attack and had made a lot of preparations.

But, just so abruptly, all the things were connected together, and every condition and reason for Ji Luo to become what he is now was related to her.

"He talks so cool, but ends up falling flat on his face when he goes out..."

Chen looked at Ji Luo's pale face and felt so guilty that his heart ached.

She realized early on that if she wanted to change downtown, there would be sacrifices.

But Chen didn't expect that everything happened so quickly, so quickly that she even doubted whether she was right.

If they were heroes, planning to defeat the dragon and save the princess, then the current situation is that they had just left the Novice Village when the dragon came and ate all of the heroes' companions in one bite.

Ji Luo, lying on the hospital bed, had been treated with Originium techniques and there were no visible scars on his face. He looked like he was asleep.

But the fact is, all the bones in his body were broken to varying degrees, his internal organs were all ruptured and bleeding, and most of his nerves were necrotic. It was a miracle that he survived.

——The price is that he will never wake up and will just lie here like a puppet.

Perhaps he still has consciousness and may even be trying to control his body and make himself move.

However, Ji Luo's body has become a prison for his consciousness. He will be like being locked in a box, forever sinking in despair.

"Ji Luo, please forgive my selfishness. It was me... who let you continue to live."

Chen was advised by many people that in Ji Luo's condition, it would be best to give up treatment and let him pass away peacefully.

It was Chen's willful act, with the help of huge medical resources, that saved Ji Luo's life.

He...can no longer move, although he is physically alive and his soul may still be thinking. But for him, this is tantamount to a punishment.

——Only Chen can comfort himself that Ji Luo is still alive and there is still a miracle.

"Ji Luo, I swear, I will kill Qianmian and avenge you."

Chen clenched her fists and let out a long breath. She stood up from the chair, turned and walked towards the door.

But at this moment, the door of the ward was suddenly pushed open.

"Chen... Sir Chen?!"

"Penguin Logistics? Do you know Ji Luo?"

Chen didn't expect to see the Penguin Logistics trio here. She pursed her lips and her eyes stayed on Texas, who was leading the group.

"Were you also witnesses of what happened in the Lower Town?"

"No, we were just spectators."

Texas looked calm. She was always taciturn and usually let the Angelus do all the external communication. But this time, she was the one who spoke.

"We don't know the details of what happened. We were just dragged into it and barely managed to escape with our lives."

"..."

Chen originally wanted to find out the truth from Texas, but seeing that Miss Rupert refused to talk about it, she didn't want to ask any more questions.

A case occurred in Xiacheng District, but Xiacheng District refused to investigate and the Longmen Guard Bureau did not want to investigate either. In the end, as long as there was a proper reason, everything would be over.

Now that the attack has happened and the result has been achieved, who cares about the process?

"It's up to you, but don't make too much noise, it will disturb other patients."

Chen brushed past Texas and left the room. She waited in the corridor for a while and walked into the elevator going downstairs.

There were very few patients in the intensive care unit area, and Chen was the only one in the elevator. The air was filled with the unique smell of the hospital, which made people feel very uncomfortable.

But Chen was not affected at all. She walked out of the elevator with a calm expression. The lights were on in the lobby on the first floor. A patient's family member was squatting against the wall, crying silently.

Chen did not choose to go forward to show concern, because people who can stay in the intensive care unit definitely have money.

In a place like a hospital, if money can't solve the problem, then nothing else can.

"..."

Chen walked out of the door silently. She stood in the cool night breeze and suddenly stopped where she was.

After a long time, the girl took a deep breath and took another step, but she did not leave. Instead, she turned around and returned to the original path.

"Texas, please say something. It's so horrible for us to see Jilo lying there like a corpse and us just watching him stupidly..."

In the ward, the voice of the Sakta girl was still so heartless. She was sitting on a chair near the door, eating an apple madly.

Texas sat in Chen's previous seat, silent as if in mourning. Croissant was huddled in a corner, eating grapes from the fruit basket, looking very nervous.

Chen pushed the door open and walked into the ward. Without saying a word, he moved another chair and sat on the other side of the bed.

Ji Luo was lying quietly between the two of them. If his chest had not been still rising and falling, he would have been mistaken for a dead person.

"..." "..." "..."

At this point, the room fell into silence. Croissant was munching on grapes and Angelica was crunching on an apple.

Chen and Texas sat opposite each other, neither communicating nor looking at each other, just sitting there and letting time pass.

Tuk-tuk-tuk!

At this moment, there was a knock on the door of the room. Everyone in the room turned their attention. The person pushed the door open and walked in. He was stunned when he saw the situation inside the room.

"Did I...come at the wrong time?"

"No, you came just in time!"

Croissant was immediately excited when he saw Yeban appear. Chen and Texas didn't know what the dispute was with Ji Luo, but the atmosphere in the room was completely awkward.

Ye Ban's appearance saved everyone. She and Ji Luo were lovers and had the right to stay here. Outsiders like them should leave!

"Heh~ Have you guys eaten yet? I brought some food, let's eat together."

Yeban's gaze lingered on Chen and Texas for a moment, and then he smiled brightly, as enthusiastic as a host.

"No, there are still many things to do at the Guard Bureau. I have to go back."

Chen stood up calmly, said goodbye to Yeban, and walked out of the ward.

"..."

Texas didn't even say goodbye. She nodded at Yeban as a greeting, then turned and walked out.

Exia and Croissant quickly put down the fruit and followed the pace of Lupo Girl noisily...

Chapter 69: The budding spark

After all the guests left, the ward fell into silence again. Looking at Ji Luo lying on the bed in the middle of the night, I couldn't help but sigh...