Volume 1: Raging Waves City Chapter 192: Lookout
Viscount Iscolan's clothes and hair were a little messy. It was obvious that what happened here made him rush here without taking the time to tidy up his appearance. After getting into Luke's car, he asked anxiously, "Inspector, do you know who did it?"
Luke replied: "I don't know yet. How do you feel about encountering such a big case just after taking office?"
Viscount Iscolan was not as relaxed as Luke. He smiled bitterly and said, "If this case is not handled well, I will definitely lose my position. Was it done by the new nobles? They don't seem to be so brave."
Viscount Iscolan first suspected his political opponents, but then he thought that they would not create an international incident to launch an attack. If the matter was exposed, the consequences of the backlash would be something they could not bear.
Outside the car, the sheriffs were setting up cordons. They knocked on doors of houses near the Rio Consulate one by one to evacuate all people in the danger zone.
Caesar selected people to organize a rescue team, and as long as Viscount Isklan gave the order, he would lead the team into the fog.
The atmosphere of the scene was extremely tense, and the fog added to the mysterious and eerie atmosphere.
Luke looked at the scene outside the car and said to Viscount Iscolan, "The new nobles don't have the guts to create such an incident, but they definitely have the guts to use it to attack us. I guess the secret letter sent to the imperial capital has already left Raging Waves City. If it's not handled properly, you and I will bear the main responsibility for this diplomatic incident."
"But... why don't you let Caesar go in and rescue them now?"
Viscount Iscolan was also very puzzled by Luke's order.
"My Lord Viscount, this secret technique is a demonstration against us. The people who created this incident have their own demands. If we quickly dispel the fog, they may be frightened and kill the people inside; if we lose too many people inside, it will encourage their arrogance.
Now that the incident has already happened, we cannot rush into the other side's rhythm. We must first ensure the safety of the hostages inside, and then formulate a proper rescue plan based on the situation.
The Russian-style rescue is not suitable for the current situation.”
"Russian rescue?" Viscount Iscolan had obviously never heard of this rescue technique.
"This is a term used within our Secret Service to spread in a small circle. Let's seal off this place first, and the people inside will contact us."
When Viscount Isklan wanted to ask more questions about the situation, Shelley opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat.
"Chief Inspector, our people are here."
Viscount Escolane asked doubtfully, "Chief Inspector?"
Shelley explained proudly: "Our chief inspector received a promotion order from the princess today. The Cape District Secret Affairs Bureau has been upgraded to the Fury City Secret Affairs Bureau. The chief inspector will naturally become our chief inspector."
Viscount Iscolan was also very happy: "Congratulations, Chief Inspector. Your achievements in Raging Waves City have been recognized by Her Royal Highness the Princess."
"Thank you. Let's work together to solve this case. Otherwise, His Highness will have a hard time in the imperial capital." Luke said to Shelley, "Send someone to Madam Michelle's mysterious shop and ask the people there to prepare the mysterious props I want."
Shelley took a list from Luke and said, "Yes, Chief Inspector, I'll send someone to prepare it immediately."
"Did Sandpaper come with you?"
"Here she comes... She's with the boiling."
"Get Sandpaper ready. If we need to rush in to rescue someone, you and Sandpaper will follow me."
"Yes, Chief Inspector." Then Shelley said worriedly, "Maybe there are fewer people."
"In the Heavy Crossroads, having more people is useless, and the other side definitely doesn't have that many people either."
"I understand, Chief Inspector."
Shelley opened the car door and left.
Caesar came hurriedly: "My Lord Viscount, My Lord Inspector, a carriage came out from the fog."
"Let's go and take a look."
Luke and Viscount Iscolan got off the carriage quickly and followed Caesar to the edge of the fog. There was a clear boundary between the fog and the outside world, and the carriage was parked on the inner side of the boundary.
The carriage was pulled by a group of brown horses, with strong bodies and beautifully groomed hair. The horses pulled a black sedan, the appearance and decoration of which were obviously Rio style, and the Rio Republic logo was also on the door.
However, a big X was crossed out on the sign with a sharp weapon.
A group of sheriffs surrounded the carriage with swords in hand. The horses stamped their hooves nervously and snorted from time to time.
Luke said to an Imperial spy who was following him: "Pull out the carriage, be careful!"
"Yes, Chief Inspector."
The spy walked to the front of the carriage, grabbed the reins and pulled the horse out of the fog. Although the whole process was tense, fortunately no accidents occurred.
After the carriage had completely left the fog, Caesar stepped forward, opened the door, and exclaimed, "Gajier!"
When Luke and Iscolan walked to the door, they saw a sheriff sitting in the car with his hands and feet tied. His mouth was blocked, but he didn't seem to be hurt.
Two sheriffs untied the ropes for Gejier and carried him out.
Caesar asked, "What did you encounter in there?"
Gejier was one of the sheriffs who collapsed in the fog due to exhaustion and did not come out. He was in a somewhat sluggish condition, but he still answered Caesar's questions.
It also gave Luke a preliminary understanding of the situation inside.
Most of the people in the consulate were alive, only a few guards were killed at the beginning of the attack. Now the hostages, including Consul Leo, were gathered in the lobby of the consulate. They were weak but not in danger of life.
"The other party's leader calls himself the Lookout and asks us to send a decision-maker in to negotiate with them."
Viscount Iscolan said: "The Lookouts were a secret army of the former Rio Kingdom. They were directly under the king and did things similar to the Secret Service. If the other party is really the Lookouts, this incident is definitely related to the exiled Rio nobles.
These ungrateful guys, we took them in, and they actually did this kind of thing."
Luke walked around the carriage and touched several devices in specific locations.
"This carriage was made into a mysterious prop that can travel through the fog without being affected by the weight. Since the other party wants to talk... I will go and talk to them."
Seeing Luke about to get on the carriage, Viscount Iscolan immediately stopped him: "No, we don't know what the other party wants to do. It's too dangerous for you to go. Let me go. The Iscolan family has a good relationship with some Rio nobles."
"Viscount, I roughly know what the other party wants to do. They won't do anything to me. This incident requires someone with decision-making ability to use the decision-making power in a timely manner.
You’re just a little bit short.”
Viscount Iscolan released the hand that was blocking Luke, but he still said, "I'll go with you."
Luke had already gotten into the carriage: "No, you're needed here. No one is allowed to go in until I come out, so that I can be safe."
At this time, Sandpaper's special mechanical voice sounded: "I will accompany the inspector in."
Then the petite figure moved, and Sandpaper sat opposite Luke. She crossed her legs and twirled a large wrench between her fingers. "I was sleeping soundly, and Sister Shelley pulled me out of bed. Staying up late won't make you grow taller. Those who disturb my sleep should be punished."
Iscolan knew that he could provide the best support to Inspector Meteorite only when he was outside, so he said, "Chief Inspector, tell the other side that if you don't come out at dawn, I will lead my men to attack.
All Rio people in the Golden Shield Empire will also be implicated."
"clear!"
Viscount Isklan closed the door of the carriage for Luke, and Ma Shi Tu pulled the carriage back into the fog. The shadow of the carriage could not be seen at a distance of only three meters.
Outside the fog, under the cover of night, sheriffs and imperial agents surrounded the entire area.
There was a solemn and murderous atmosphere.
Luke was sitting in the car on the slightly bumpy road, and he couldn't see anything outside the window because it was gray.
The sandpaper hair floats up and the perception is released outward.
"Strange, this shouldn't be a simple illusion. The distortion of space makes me unable to sense things that are too far away, and it consumes a lot of my mental energy."
Sandpaper quickly withdrew his perception, then took out a bottle of potion from the tool kit and drank it.
Luke said: "The Weighted Crossroads is a secret technique of stretching space. Walking one meter in it may consume the same amount of energy as walking a hundred meters in the same amount of time. Your perception consumes mental energy, and the same principle applies.
Sit still and keep your mind in awe of the secret arts."
Sandpaper said with emotion: "The secret technique is really amazing. I have seen Miss Qingkong doing secret technique experiments at Oulu College. Several mysterious props combined into the secret technique language become another thing.
If Miss Qingkong were here, it would be very easy to break this secret technique."
At this time, Sandpaper had a mysterious admiration for Qingkong. It was estimated that if Qingkong asked her to beat Luke, she would do it without hesitation.
Luke smiled and asked, "I heard that Hong Jian is receiving treatment at Oulu College. Is he getting better?"
Talking about Red Falcon, Sandpaper became indignant: "There is no great change. The Oulu mages are very cautious with this kind of brain transformation device. If it weren't for Red Falcon's insistence, I would not want her to continue this risky treatment.
Thinking of this, I wanted to kill those people...really kill them!
I wonder how the other sisters are doing?"
Sandpaper was lost in her own thoughts and Luke didn't disturb her.
According to the normal journey, the road from the edge of the fog to the Dario Consulate was not far, and the carriage soon stopped.
Luke opened the door and jumped out of the car, and the main building of the consulate was right in front of him. There was no fog in the main building area, and the fog layer covered the small building like an inverted bowl.
In front of the building's door, stood a man wearing half a mask.
He was wearing an off-white windbreaker, with bandages wrapped around his arms. The bandages were woven in a special way, which was both beautiful and allowed the arms to exert force more perfectly. Two swords, one long and one short, were hung on his waist, and a mask covered the lower half of his face.
This is a typical attire of a lookout from the former Rio Kingdom. Off-white is the exclusive color of the Rio royal family.
The gatekeeper asked Luke as he got off the car, "Please tell me who you are."
"Meteor."
"Your position in Raging Waves City."
Luke sneered, "If you don't even know who the Falling Star of Raging Wave City is, I don't think there's any need to talk."
The gatekeeper was silent for a while before saying, "Hello, Inspector Meteorite. The message we sent out is that only one person can come."
Sandpaper jumped out of the car and looked around curiously.
"She's still a child," Luke said.
The gatekeeper didn't know why Meteorite brought a child with him to negotiate, perhaps the child had some special hobby.
It was beyond their expectation that they could welcome the heavyweight figure of Raging Waves City, Inspector Meteorite, in the first negotiation. If Inspector Meteorite left because of a child, who knows who will come in next time.
There is great uncertainty in their action this time, and they must seize every opportunity.
The gatekeeper pushed open the door and invited Luke, "Inspector, please come in. Our leader is waiting for you inside."
Luke strode into the consulate with sandpaper.
The consulate's lobby was quite spacious, with about 200 people from the consulate gathered here. They all sat on the floor, looking listless and powerless. However, there were no consular officers or other important diplomats , so they must have been detained separately in other places.
There were eleven men dressed as lookouts guarding the hall, and each of them looked very powerful.
The gatekeeper followed in and led the way: "Inspector Meteorite, please follow me."
Luke followed the gatekeeper through the building, entered the consul's office, and met the leader of the lookouts.
Although he was wearing the same clothes, he did not hide his appearance.
A middle-aged man in his forties or fifties, his face full of vicissitudes left by time and changes.
After the introduction, the middleman knew that the person coming was Inspector Meteorite, and he also showed a slightly excited expression.
"Hello, Inspector Meteorite. Before I came to Raging Waves City, I had heard about the many legends you created here. If our cause can get your support, the Kingdom of Rio will surely be able to regain its former glory.
Please take a seat! "
After Luke sat down, he asked, "Who are you? What do you want?"
“People of a fallen nation do not deserve the honor left by their ancestors. We are the lookouts of the Rio royal family. You can just call me the lookout.
As for the purpose of doing this, we want to announce to the world and the people of Rio... the war to revive the Kingdom of Rio has begun from this moment . We will eliminate the rebels and the pseudo-regime and return Rio to the hands of its true master. "
Luke lit a cigarette for himself and said in a puzzled tone, "Your restoration of your country is your business. What does it have to do with our Golden Shield Empire? This is the Golden Shield Empire's Raging Waves City. If you do something like this, it will embarrass us internationally.
This will not bring you any benefits.
I suggest you remove the fog immediately and release everyone here. We can send a ship to take you all to Rio's land, and you can do whatever you want there."
The lookout said calmly, "Inspector, you know that this matter will not be resolved so easily. Please ask the Golden Shield Empire to sever all diplomatic relations with the Rio pseudo-regime and not recognize the pseudo-regime's legitimate rule over Rio."
Luke couldn't help but laugh: "Your request is too much, even if you arrest me, the Empire will not agree.
What on earth do you want to do?
