Volume 1: Raging Waves City Chapter 193 Negotiations with the Kidnappers

"Inspector Meteorite, I have just expressed it very clearly." The Lookout said firmly: "This is the beginning of the great war of national restoration! If we can get the support of the Golden Shield Empire, we will be very happy; even without the support of the empire, we will continue to devote ourselves to the holy war.
We chose Raging Waves City because of its unparalleled international status. We want more people who care about Rio Kingdom to see it and give them hope. "
"Are you the dead soldiers ?"
"We are loyal to the Kingdom of Rio!"
The answer Luke got was what he expected, but it was also what he least wanted to hear. It was difficult to offer conditions that would impress someone who was determined to die.
"You want to use this attack to expand your influence and undermine the relationship between the Empire and the Rio Republic. It's too crazy to expect to get our support when you've damaged the Empire's interests like this."
The Lookout said to Luke, "Inspector, although we are here for the first time in Raging Waves, we know that the Empire is the Empire and Raging Waves is Raging Waves. We can have anyone support us, and our war needs allies overseas.
In return, the revived Rio Kingdom can agree to many conditions for you."
At this moment, Luke already understood the purpose of Pan's launching this incident.
This was an extreme terrorist attack, with no material demands, just to show their attitude and position. As a world-class commercial city, such a serious attack in Nutao City could quickly spread to the world.
As the lookout said, if Rio Kingdom wants to restore its country, it needs the intervention of overseas forces. Whether it is the state or individuals, if they want to make a risky investment in the future of Rio Kingdom, now is the opportunity.
Luke sighed and said, "It seems that you also know that you have no way to overthrow the Rio Republic through normal military means. After so many years, the new generation of Rio people have forgotten the former kingdom. Now the rule of the Rio government has given them the life that the kingdom never gave them.
You can only use this extreme method to fulfill your wish. This practice is very sad and shameful.
I'll give you one last chance. Release everyone and I can guarantee that you can leave safely."
Luke's words made the Lookout ashamed, but he still insisted on his own philosophy: "Your humiliation will not make us change our beliefs. Our purpose has been made clear to you... We have no intention of being an enemy of the Golden Shield Empire. This attack is only aimed at officials of the Rio pseudo-regime.
In three days, we will execute everyone here.
We welcome your attack. We can show the outside world our strength. I heard that the Abyss Temple was taught a lesson in Raging Waves City. We also hope to have a wonderful battle. "
Luke put out his cigarette on the table and said, "Your wish will come true. Raging Waves City will not let you use our world influence to create an international crisis.
The attack you want will be launched soon.
However... since your enemies are Rio officials, can you please release the imperial employees working in the consulate? They are innocent."
"Sure!" The Lookout readily agreed, "The Imperial employees can leave. We do not regard the Empire as an enemy. I also look forward to in-depth cooperation with you."
Luke smiled and said, "You have no chance. I will use your lives to add merit to my achievements. But there is still a chance for your master and I to cooperate..."
The lookout looked at Luke's smile and asked nervously, "Do you know who we work for?"
"Yes, I just talked to him about helping the exiled Rio nobles. But he seemed to just want to show off his identity as a member of the Rio royal family in order to reap the dividends from your attack on the Rio consulate."
Pan's identity meant that he couldn't say everywhere: I am a member of Rio's royal family, I want to restore my country, who among you is willing to support me?
Today, he revealed his identity as a member of the Leo royal family at the right time, and it happened that the Leo consulate in Nutao City was attacked. Those who have some ideas about the Leo Kingdom will naturally find a way to contact him.
He passively accepted the refuge and funding, which did not affect his identity as a golden man.
Hearing Luke mention Pan, the Lookout showed a look of admiration: "His Highness possesses unparalleled wisdom and bravery. He will become the greatest king of the Rio Kingdom. Now that the Inspector has met our Highness, do you have more confidence in our restoration of the country?"
"Confidence or something... not much for now. I need to continue observing him to see if he is really as good as you say. Let's stop here for this meeting. I'm going to meet with Consul Leo and listen to the opinions of the Leo Republic."
The lookout stood up and escorted Luke out the door: "Inspector, I am impressed by your charm. I look forward to meeting you next time.
Maybe the next time we meet will be a battle of life and death."
"I'm looking forward to your performance. Goodbye."
Luke said goodbye to the lookout like a normal visitor, and then was led by the gatekeeper to meet Consul Leo.
Consul Leo and four other diplomats were held in a room on the third floor. Like the people in the hall, they all looked exhausted. Even when talking to Luke, he had to take a breath after every sentence.
Don't expect them to be of any help when the rescue operation begins.
Luke identified himself to Consul Leo and informed the lookouts of the purpose of their kidnapping.
"I have met with their leader. You will be executed in three days. We will do our best to rescue you, but they are all deadly warriors. The rescue operation cannot guarantee your safety.
This is the Rio Consulate in Fury City. In theory, this is the temporary territory of your Rio Republic. The Empire needs to seek your consent for all actions here."
The consul of Rio was a skinny old man wearing glasses. He spoke as if he had used up all his remaining strength: "The extravagant lifestyle of the Rio royal family and the hunger of the Rio people are the root causes of the Rio Kingdom's demise. The Rio people have the freedom to choose who will be the ruler of the country. We...we..."
Luke stopped the consul from continuing: "Mr. Consul, this is the Golden Shield Empire. You can say these slogans in your own land, but don't tell them to an imperial spy. My duty is to prevent anyone from having the freedom to choose who will rule the empire.
I just want an answer.
Let us save you, or save yourself."
How could the consul who had difficulty standing up from a chair save himself? But if the spies of the Golden Shield Empire rushed in to rescue him, his own safety would not be guaranteed.
"Can't we negotiate with these kidnappers?"
"Unless you declare surrender, I can't think of any conditions that would allow the Lookout to let you go. Anyway, the Empire is not prepared to agree to any of the Lookout's demands..."
"I, we..."
As the consul considered the consequences of surrender, Luke said, “Whether you surrender or not, the Empire will never let these people leave this area alive.
The majesty of the empire does not allow any desecration, and the City of Raging Waves will not allow anyone to damage the city's international image."
Then why are you asking me what to do?
"Inspector, Inspector Meteorite... I think we can come up with a more secure solution."
The consul was very afraid of death. If he had the strength now, he would probably kneel on the ground, holding Luke's legs and begging.
Luke didn't expect the consul to be so cowardly. He pulled out his pistol and threatened, "Mr. Consul, I need your authorization. If you are not in your right mind and cannot make a decision, I will ask the vice-consul."
Seeing that Inspector Meteorite had taken out a gun, the Consul immediately took out his seal and said, "I authorize you to have Inspector Meteorite take full charge of the rescue operation of the Rio Consulate in Fury City."
"As you command, Consul." Luke received the consul's seal. "The rescue operation will begin soon."
When Luke entered the mist of Consul Leo, Pan appeared on the roof of a nearby building. From his position, he could clearly see the sheriffs and imperial agents on guard outside the mist.
A man dressed as a lookout appeared behind Pan. He knelt on one knee and said, "My lord, Inspector Meteorite has entered the consulate of the rebel pseudo-regime."
"He went in!" Pan was surprised that Meteorite risked his life to enter the consulate. "He's very brave. Isn't he afraid that the lookout inside will kill him?"
"Master, the sheriff and spies of Raging Wave City have blocked the entire fog area. People outside cannot get in, and people inside cannot get out. If the master does not want Meteorite to die, it will be difficult for us to notify the lookouts inside."
Pan smiled and said, "In this holy war to restore the country, no one can escape death. I admire Meteorite's ability, but he is a spy of the Golden Shield Empire after all. If his fate is to die in my hands, then he should accept his fate.
I wonder if the lookouts inside can hold out for three days."
"The secret art bestowed upon us by the master has been blessed by the ancient golden language. The fog of the weighty road cannot be solved by relying on numbers. The lookouts will surely be able to hold out for three days and let the whole world see the start of the holy war to restore the Kingdom of Rio.
Those who care about the kingdom will surely flock to it.”
Pan looked at the night sky in the distance. To the east was the ocean, and to the east was Rio. He had no memory of that place at all, but the blood flowing in his body told him all the time.
You are the new king of Rio, the land of your ancestors is now yours.
"I'll lead Leo down the right path."
"The master is heroic!"
When Luke came out of the mist in a carriage, a glimmer of dawn had already appeared in the east. With him came dozens of imperial employees working in the consulate. They clung to the carriage, fearing that they would get lost in the mist.
The ferocious sheriffs arrested all the hired workers and interrogated their identities one by one.
Viscount Isklan opened the door of the carriage and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Luke sitting inside was safe and sound.
"Inspector... Chief Inspector, you guys took too long to get in there. I almost couldn't help but rush in with my men."
Luke got out of the car, looked at the chaotic scene outside, and said to Isklan: "The lookout inside promised to release the imperial hired workers, and the selection and screening took some time.
I have talked to their leader and there is no possibility of a peaceful resolution to this incident. Prepare to attack.
Have you found the blueprints of Rio's consulate?"
Viscount Iscolan said, “I found it. I have set up a temporary command post nearby. Let’s talk there.
There is news from the parliament."
Luke said to Caesar who was waiting nearby: "Detain all these hired workers and wait for my order to release them. Any information related to the consulate is not allowed to be leaked."
"Yes, Chief Inspector!"
Luke followed Iscolan to the temporary command post. This was a residential building, and judging by the decoration, it seemed that the people there lived in relative comfort.
Mrs. Michelle and Councillor Ibel are already waiting here.
After sitting down around a table, Luke first asked Mrs. Michelle, "Has the sound returned to the hotel?"
"She went back. She went back with Director Pan. Please rest assured, Chief Inspector."
Luke then asked Councilman Ibel: "What information is there from the parliament?"
After learning about the attack on the Rio Consulate, Councillor Ibul has been working on this matter. Viscount Iscolan has just taken office as the chief of city security, and Meteor is the highest-level spy in Raging Waves City. With great power comes great responsibility.
“The parliament has just held an emergency meeting… Speaker Grover asked us to resolve this incident quickly. We must not cause a diplomatic incident that is difficult to resolve, and we must not allow a severe disaster to occur.
The city's security department and secret intelligence bureau must demonstrate their capabilities and ensure that the international community still recognizes the safety of Raging Wave City."
Viscount Iscolan brought the architectural drawings of the Rio Consulate, spread them on the table and said, “The new nobles probably haven’t reacted to this incident yet. Our people told me that they are holding an internal meeting.
After daybreak, they will formulate measures to deal with us, and we don't have much time. Since the Chief Inspector said that the problem cannot be solved peacefully, we will attack immediately, and there is no way to deal with the sacrifice of hostages."
Luke looked at the complicated architectural drawings and said after deep thought: "If we push the kidnappers too far and cause the hostages to die, there will be no way to end this."
Iscolan said anxiously: "What should we do?"
"Our opponents want us to be anxious, so I must be even less anxious. And I think we can use this crisis to demonstrate the security capabilities of Raging Wave City to the international community."
"Demonstration of law enforcement capabilities?" All three councillors had question marks on their faces.
Luke smiled and said, "The Lookout gave us three days. They will not harm the hostages during these three days. We can use these three days to develop a complete rescue plan.
And the outside world doesn't know there is a three-day safe period. We can show the hired workers who came with me to the Empire to the outside world in batches. Every batch of living people that appear is the result of our negotiations with the kidnappers.
If Raging Waves City wants a sense of security, we will give them a sense of security. What could be more secure than seeing people being rescued alive from the kidnappers? What could better demonstrate our capabilities?"
Jun 18, 2024
虚拟尽头
Jun 19, 2024
战争领主神座
Jun 19, 2024
我有亿张召唤卷
Jun 19, 2024
我们即是天灾
Jun 19, 2024
梦境封神