Dragon Gate Swordsman

Lin Gerui said solemnly: "Kosche is not a mortal like you and me, but a more bizarre existence."

Sorry, Lao Lin, I don’t think I am a mortal.

Complaints aside, Chongxiao felt that Lin Gerui probably didn't tell the whole truth, otherwise he wouldn't have used such a general word as "killed", which meant that Edward's death was likely to have many twists and turns.

"What happened next? I know you won, but why didn't Tallulah stay at Longmen?"

"It's still that Kosice who did it... We all thought he was dead outside the city, but he came back to Longmen and kidnapped the princess's eldest daughter. We haven't heard from him since."

The fact that he was able to fake his death in front of Wei Yanwu and Lin Gerui so smoothly was probably not due to his acting skills and props, but some unknown ability that they had never heard of... In other words, the origin and degree of danger of this Kosice were even more mysterious than imagined.

A picture suddenly flashed through Chongxiao's mind.

That was a few years ago when he and Xiaolongnu were assisting Haoyun in dealing with the Ursus terrorists. A second consciousness vaguely emerged from the enemy, and the black shadow it transformed into even began to corrode Xiaolongnu for a time.

Is it possible...

"By the way, kid, you haven't told me why you're suddenly asking all this...but is there any news about Tallulah?"

Chongxiao was silent for a few seconds, then took out the wanted warrant sent back by Reid and handed it to Lin Gerui.

Having experienced the chaotic years in Longmen and working together to restore order, Wei Yanwu and Lin Gerui both attached great importance to intelligence work, and they probably all knew about the Integration Movement, an organization of infected people active in the frozen snowfields of northern Ursus.

But judging from the date of issuance on the wanted warrant, it was only a few months ago, which means that it is very likely that neither of them knew that the leader of the Reunion Movement was Tallulah (Note 2)

Lin Gerui looked at the photo on the wanted poster and remained speechless for a long time...

"...Really, she looks very much like the princess."

"Yeah, the same goes for Little Dragon Girl."

Chongxiao originally thought that the Rat King would be very shocked and excited, and might even clamor to bring back Princess Huaying's eldest daughter. But in fact, after the initial disbelief, Lin Gerui was much calmer than he expected.

At this age, even if you still have firm beliefs in your heart, you can't be as reckless as a fool.

"She's already this big."

Lin Gerui sighed, "But why did she take this path..."

"Have you ever thought about bringing Tallulah back? I mean... after all, she is..."

"The princess's flesh and blood? Humph! Boy, do you think we old guys are old-fashioned?"

No, it's just that I want Xiao Long Nu to be reunited with her sister.

In fact, Chongxiao also knew that after so many years, Tallulah, who was taken away by Koschei, probably had no feelings for Longmen anymore. The fact that she would rather lead the infected people to revolt than come back proved this point.

But is this her own belief, or does she have some kind of bond that she cannot break?

"I still think that if there is a chance... it's better to give it a try. What if Tallulah is willing to stay in Longmen?"

Hearing this, Lin Gerui was silent for a while, then smiled and said, "If that is true, then I will be ready to fight you to the death."

……

Looking at the information just sent back by the shadow guard, Wei Yanwu took a few deep puffs, then leaned back in his chair and slowly exhaled a few smoke rings.

The work of the Governor of Longmen is not actually that busy. With the rapid development and fixed-scale market and society gradually entering a cyclical state, there are not many parts that require direct regulation and management from the Governor's Office.

In fact, the same is true for the Guard Bureau. With the Special Inspectorate, a team that is capable of crushing any criminals, even if Xie Ming's ability is not top-notch, it is more than enough to manage the public security of the entire city.

Therefore, it's time to raise your sights a little higher and aim at some conditions outside the dragon gate.

Wei Yanwu was originally worried that Tracy would be unwilling to give up and attack Longmen again, but the facts proved that Chongxiao was completely correct... The strength used by the other party in the duel with him was probably for the real purpose of making sure that the thing he was looking for was not in Longmen, otherwise he would not have left so cleanly.

The chaos in Victoria will have a certain impact on Longmen's economy. After all, companies like the Shihuaiya Group are more or less inextricably linked to that country, and they can only rely on themselves to survive.

The problem of the infected... This used to be Wei Yanwu's concern, and he had always been hesitant about whether to use the simplest and most violent means to solve it. Fortunately, Chongxiao found a way to strike a balance between making the infected behave themselves and maintaining their livelihoods.

Admittedly, this balance was still fragile, but at least he didn't have to worry about the hidden danger of the infected for the time being.

So the last thing is you... Tallulah.

The Shadow Guards' reconnaissance capabilities were naturally far superior to Red's. The reason they didn't send back the intelligence on the Integration Movement faster was because they focused on the situation in the entire North rather than a single organization.

“…That child.”

After muttering to himself in a low voice, Wei Yanwu seemed to fall into some memories until there was a knock on the door.

The visitor was a gray-haired, sturdy Ursus man. His appearance and clothing were very ordinary, but his eyes revealed a sharp light.

"Your Majesty the Governor."

"sit down."

Wei Yanwu pointed to the sofa not far away, but he had no intention of walking over there. Instead, he stood up, walked to the window and closed the blinds.

"How many years have you not seen me, Mo Hai?"

"If we don't count the last time the Governor attended the fire station's opening ceremony, then it should be eight years."

"Eight years... Humph, that's a long time..."

Mo Hai's right wrist was wrapped in a thick bandage, but the bulging outline could still be seen. If he didn't have the quirk of wrapping his watch with bandages, then there was only one reasonable explanation.

Originium crystal.

"How is your illness?"

"Thanks to the Governor, my condition has been relatively stable. Now I can earn a salary to support my family by working in the ore processing plant."

Mo Hai's habitual slip of the tongue has revealed his identity: Shadow Guard.

The imperial guards who followed Wei Yanwu to Longmen have now been reorganized into a force specializing in intelligence gathering and covert operations, and the number of members has also been reduced.

This was the promise Wei Yanwu fulfilled after defeating Koschei: those who did not want to settle in Longmen could return to their hometowns, or become the imperial guards of the Divine Capital again... But there were some people who might never have the power to choose again.

Among them was Mo Hai, who became an infected person that year.

Wei Yanwu had been unwilling to accept infected people before, but he was still very caring towards his loyal subordinates. Therefore, even if Mo Hai did not find a good job, he could still live a life without worries about food and clothing.

"To support the family... If that's the case, then you should..."

"Wait a minute, Governor!"

Mo Hai suddenly stood up and knelt on one knee on the floor, "If the Governor has a task to assign to me... please give me your instructions. I will never refuse!"

Silence, long silence.

Wei Yanwu closed his eyes, then slowly opened them again, as if he had just ended a struggle between his conscience and his desires.

"I need you to go to Ursus and join an organization called the Reunion Movement."

He turned around and looked at his subordinates who had already become infected with the virus with burning eyes. "Find out everything about that organization, and... try to protect... the leader of that organization."

……

(Note 1: The original work did not go into much detail about the origin of Longmen, so this book is set based on the approximate timeline and political and geographical environment. It is normal if there are any discrepancies with the original work in the future.)

(Note 2: In fact, judging from the nature of the original work, they probably knew, but for some reason they didn’t want to care, and they couldn’t care… There are too many details that are logically sound but don’t make sense. Some of them can be filled in, and some can only be accepted forcibly. The same is true for this book)

Chapter 157: Deep Love for the Child

What does a person do when he realizes his dream?

Let go? Indulge? Be confused? Strive forward? Or will everything remain the same?

Grani Siegfort, wearing the uniform of the Guards, chose to continue.

Just like reaching the maximum level in World of Warcraft is just the beginning, officially becoming a patrol officer of the Guard Bureau is undoubtedly the starting line... Although being able to stand here is the realization of a childhood dream for the girl, what is more important is the process after starting from the starting line.

Adhering to Lungmen's open and inclusive management philosophy, the police officers of the Guard Bureau often do not ask about background, but only look at character and ability. After Red entered the special investigation team as an infected person, no one doubted whether there was a discrimination problem in the Guard Bureau.

This is one of the most amazing and exciting feelings for Grani... You know, in her hometown of Karaton, people are quite exclusive to rare races such as Reboba, ghosts and Adaklis, not to mention their attitude towards the infected.

"So, you believe that all races are equal, regardless of their status?"

"Of course! We all have two eyes and one mouth. There is no difference at all when we are just born. Why should we rank them?"

With a year of self-study as a foundation, Grani became familiar with the daily use of Yan Mandarin in just over half a month. Although he still has a slight accent and some of the words he uses are a bit strange, overall there are no major problems.

In a sense, Grani and Chen Huijie are highly similar: equally serious and responsible, equally meticulous, equally on patrol duty, and even their partner is Wu You... Of course, Wu You, who has been working at the Guards Bureau for more than a year, is no longer a rookie at this point.

However, he still couldn't escape the fate of becoming a driver.

The hot summer has come to an end, and the sun is no longer as scorching and dazzling as it was a month ago. I believe that in a few days, the autumn that Longmen citizens love most will arrive.

Grani, sitting in the passenger seat, was concentrating on observing the scenery passing by the window... In the first few days, she was easily attracted by the fresh street scenes of Longmen, but now she can make sure that she will not miss any crime that appears in her field of vision.

It’s actually a bit funny. When the girl showed extremely high police qualities in her first few patrols, many people thought that the Guard Bureau had welcomed the second "Chen Huijie".

But soon, they discovered the differences between the two.

When faced with specific criminal activities, Chen Huijie's choice was "how to deal with it correctly", while Grani's choice was more inclined to "I must deal with it well."

To put it bluntly, she was a bit impulsive and reckless as she had just started her career, lacking the calmness and rationality that Chen Huijie had developed in the Royal Guards Academy... However, her colleagues did not dislike Grani like this, because her enthusiasm was so high, and she did it without asking for anything in return.

In just one month, in addition to his own inspection work, he also cleaned, made tea and changed water, organized files, verified information... It can be said that as long as he was not eating, sleeping or going to the toilet, Grani only had work and helping his colleagues with their work.

Therefore, as an outsider, she integrated into the Guard Bureau at an unimaginable speed, and even made the patrol officers feel distressed at one point: such a little girl who had just reached adulthood could actually achieve this level.

It is no wonder that Love, who took over Officer Hong's job, shook her head and sighed when she mentioned Grani, saying that she was worthy of being "introduced" by Chongxiao.

In fact, it was precisely because of this that Wu You, who wanted to share his benefactor's worries, took the initiative to offer to guide Grani on his behalf.

"It's almost 12 o'clock, Grani, do you want to go back to the cafeteria to eat or just grab a bite outside?"

"Well... let's go back..."

Grani's eyes flickered. She had spent most of her savings when she first came here, and had not yet received her first month's internship salary, so she was very tight financially.

However, this could not be hidden from Wu You at all... Putting aside the actual knowledge and skills of a fortune teller, being good at observing other people's emotions is definitely a necessary ability. Besides, Grani doesn't look like a child who would lie.

Wu You smiled slightly, and said as if he was talking to himself: "That's fine, but I want to try the butter-baked buns in Hezi District. Let's take a detour first."

As mentioned before, the current regulations of the Guard Bureau on street patrols are relatively loose. Even the use of public buses for private purposes can be tolerated to a certain extent. It is not a problem for police officers to buy some food during meal times.

Limited by Victoria's poor food culture and cooking skills, Grani has no resistance to Longmen's various special foods. However, he is currently short of money and refused Chongxiao's financial support out of self-esteem, so he cannot open his appetite for the time being.

Wu You, who was good at controlling people's hearts, didn't directly say that he would treat her, but after it was obvious that he bought too much, he said clearly that he couldn't finish it. If Grani didn't finish it, she would have to throw it in the trash can.

"Eh? Don't! That's such a waste..."

The girl hurriedly stopped Wu You who was about to walk towards the trash can, then swallowed her saliva and took the share that the other party had already prepared for her.

However, just as Grani finished three butter-baked buns and was about to finish the last one with a smile on her face, she suddenly noticed a figure flashing by not far away.

"what?"

"What's wrong, Grani?"

"I think I saw... Senior Brother, we'd better go over there."

Wu You, who was confused, was about to ask, but Grani had already run out and turned straight into the alley on the side of the steamed bun shop.

The dark alleys behind hotels and restaurants are often filled with an unpleasant smell of swill, and the sanitary conditions can be imagined. Many crimes occur in such places because few people are willing to come here.

The alley was empty at this time, except for the winged beasts that were everywhere, which would occasionally land and pick up some shiny little things or food scraps from around the trash cans.

Grani frowned and glanced around, then walked deeper into the alley.

"Granny, wait a minute!"

Wu You, who was following behind, patted her shoulder and asked, "What's going on?"

“…That thief.”

"Who?"

"When I first met Xiao Gao, I helped him catch a thief who stole wallets. I'm sure she slipped in here just now."

Xiao Gao refers to... Gao Xisheng, the new employee?

Wu You was not very clear about Grani's experience when he first came to Longmen, but just when he wanted to ask clearly, his face suddenly changed, and then he looked at a large trash can.

"Come out, your breathing is too obvious."

Soon, a dusty girl came out from behind the trash can. She was the Carters who was caught by Grani after stealing Gao Xisheng's wallet that day.

At this moment, she looked even worse than before. Her yellow complexion and bruises on her face indicated that she had experienced something very unfortunate, so much so that Grani, who had wanted to question her righteously, simply stood there in a daze.

"You...how did you..."