Chapter 101: Continue to Apply Pressure
After Luke and Mrs. Michelle finished a pot of tea, Wen Lisa came up and told them that she had prepared all the mysterious props and packed them into several large boxes.
Since it was free, Luke didn't count them and threw them all into the space backpack. After saying goodbye to Mrs. Michelle, she found a deserted place and let Qingkong log off.
As for the spirit mask... it certainly cannot be used directly by the main body, and the corresponding secret words need to be collected. Therefore, I will temporarily collect it and hide it. Anyway, it will be used sooner or later.
The night passed relatively peacefully.
The next day, the aftermath of the collapse of the Thunder Tower and the city-wide protest that broke out began to erupt throughout the City of Rage.
Several influential newspapers used several pages to report yesterday's events in large print and length, and with the addition of several satirical cartoons, the effect was very inflammatory.
A newspaper whose owner is Councillor Ibrahim, criticized the city security department for its inaction. It even revealed the amount of money the city finances spent on public security, accusing the city security department officials of taking high salaries but not doing their job.
Although the criticism in other newspapers was not too obvious, anyone with a little common sense could see that the city security department had an unshirkable responsibility for the collapse of the Thunder Tower.
Not only did Congressman Virgil bear the blame, but he was also blamed for it.
In addition, protesters gathered near the Thunder Tower in the central park. People also shouted slogans in other squares and in front of important buildings, demanding that the government office hold the relevant personnel accountable.
There seems to be an intention to remove all the officials in the city security department, from Councillor Virgil down to the bottom.
Compared with Congressman Virgil, who has been scolded by public opinion as worse than a pig, Congressman Ibel appears in the newspapers with a very positive image.
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Stand up when Senator Virgil is helpless!
Facing hundreds of thousands of angry citizens of Nutao City, the brave Councillor Ibul did not flinch at all. He fulfilled his duties as a city councillor and used an impassioned speech to resolve the crisis in the government hall, safeguard the dignity of the city and prevent the situation from deteriorating.
Some citizens even shed tears of emotion, realizing their own reckless behavior under the light of Councillor Ibrahim.
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The accompanying comics are also very interesting.
Councillor Ibel is a fat tiger wearing a top hat and holding a cane, who is mighty yet kind.
Congressman Virgil was a monkey wearing baggy clothes, shivering behind the sheriff.
Seeing this, Luke couldn't help but spit out the coffee in his mouth. Don't say... it fits the situation at that time.
"Inspector, are you all right?"
Kylena, who was standing aside and reporting on morning affairs, took out a towel to wipe the coffee that was splattered everywhere.
“It’s okay, it’s okay…” Luke also hurriedly helped to wipe it, and then said, “You continue!”
"Yes, Inspector. I have reviewed the case report submitted by Agent Thomas on the disappearance of the Hillm brothers. The entire case handling process is clear and the evidence is authentic and reliable...Agent Thomas also demonstrated the high quality of an imperial spy during the rescue process.
If we had discovered earlier that Agent Thomas had such outstanding case-handling abilities, perhaps we could have restored some of the reputation of our Cape District Secret Service."
Although it was just a minor missing persons case, Kylena was still generous in praising Thomas.
Among those case files full of loopholes, this one is truly unique and clear.
"I don't think that the early discovery of Agent Thomas's abilities would have done much good for the reputation of the Cape Division. Thomas's talents require someone who knows how to train and use them.
Any news from Councillor Ibel?"
Kaileena agreed with Luke's words.
If Thomas were to work under Shelley, the most likely scenario would be that... he would have closed the case before he even started investigating.
Kylena collected her somewhat scattered thoughts and answered the inspector's question: "Agent Thomas sent someone to deliver the news that Councillor Ibrahim went to the Government Affairs Office early in the morning. He will submit a proposal to repair Cape Harbor in the parliament. Several newspapers will have an exclusive interview with the councillor in the afternoon.
If everything goes well, there will be information about the renovation of Cape Harbor in tomorrow's newspaper."
"It seems that several major newspapers in Nutao City have received a lot of money from him."
Kylena asked: “Do you need us to investigate?”
"No need... I was just saying it casually." Luke comforted Kylena, who was a little too motivated at work, and continued, "Given what Councillor Ibel did yesterday, the parliament will not easily pass his agenda. We need to continue to use the collapse of the Thunder Tower to put pressure on the Government Affairs Office and the parliament.
If Congressman Virgil wants to keep his position, he must compromise on this matter, and we must cooperate with Congressman Ibel.
Let Black Mamba find some people to sit in the square in front of the government hall. Go in the morning and leave in the evening, 300 Reichsmarks per day.
If there are fewer than 2,000 people demonstrating in the central square, let our people fill in. We can send people to other city districts where there are more people coming and going.
Remember! Don't have any conflicts with the sheriff. If they drive us away, we will let them go. If they leave, we will go back.
Food and water have been arranged, and some of our agents have been sent to stand guard and protect them.
If we keep the heat up, the newspapers will have something to write about, and they can’t outlast us.”
"Yes, Inspector." Kylena recorded the order carefully.
At this time, Shelley pushed the door open and walked in: "Inspector, Mrs. Tasia came back last night, and now they are all at the Rangers headquarters."
"How many Nagas did Lady Tashia bring?"
"147 people."
"Let them get used to the land environment. I'll take them to kill people in a few days."
Shelley became interested: "Inspector, we don't need Naga to kill people on land. You decide who to kill, and I'll take people there right now."
Luke stood up, put on his hat and picked up his cane. "There are a lot of people to be killed, and the more people who can go, the better. Just send someone to the commando headquarters to report it, and call Pisco, and we'll go to Diagon Street."
Hearing that the inspector was going to Diagon Street in person, Shelley changed his expression and tried to dissuade him, "Diagon Street is a very special place. The mechanical people there are very hostile to us. If you have anything to do, you can leave it to me. I will go and negotiate with Wei Meng."
Luke has already walked out: "In the Cape District, there is no place I can't go. No one in the Empire can reject Imperial spies. No matter how much they dislike us, we have to endure it.
I'm going to Diagon Street today."
Seeing that the inspector insisted on provoking those mechanical people, Shelley had no choice but to follow him: "Inspector, I will bring more people with you."
"No, we're not going to wipe them out. Me, you, Pisco...Kaylena will go too."
Hearing the inspector call her name, Kylena immediately stood up: "Yes, inspector!"
(End of this chapter)