Volume 1: Raging Waves City Chapter 225: The Hurricane Blowing Towards the Imperial Capital
The citizens of Nutao City spent the entire night in fear. In the morning, the sounds of explosions and fighting gradually subsided.
But the whole city was still under martial law, and no one was allowed to go out at will. Vehicles were speeding on the road, and imperial spies and sheriffs were arresting people everywhere. People from all parties hid in their homes and trembled, fearing that their doors would be blown open and then a large group of ferocious imperial spies would rush in.
At this time, everyone understood that the sky above the City of Raging Waves had completely changed. From now on, only those who obeyed the Chief Inspector of Meteorite could survive here. Becoming an enemy of him would be Grover's fate.
Luke had returned to his office at this time. He postponed his trip to the capital on the pretext that he had been assassinated, and concentrated on dealing with Grover's funeral.
Qingkong has a list of people that Grover is in collusion with, and the Nutao City Secret Intelligence Bureau is using the list to arrest people with the assistance of the city’s various security bureaus.
People were coming and going in the chief inspector's office, and the arrest file was placed on Luke's desk.
Luke's order: Kill!
Since the killing has begun, there is no need to rely on mercy to win people's hearts. Since these people still follow Grover in the end, let them continue to follow Grover.
There are too many people who have come to Nutao City to serve us this time. The favor has been shown to them, and we have to make them accept the power as well.
Death warrants were signed and issued by Luke.
Someone came to report that because there were too many death row prisoners to be executed today, several executioners had to be replaced because they were mentally exhausted.
Kylena, who was helping to sort out the death penalty documents, couldn't help but shed tears.
Luke glanced at Kylena who was secretly wiping tears beside him, and said, “If you feel uncomfortable, let Shelley help.”
“I, I’m fine.” Kylena knew she had lost her composure, and quickly said, “I’m sorry, I… I just thought of my family, and many people died that time.
Chief Inspector, these people are just names to us, but to their families, they are a lifetime of sadness and longing.
I'm not pleading for them, but they deserve a fair trial."
Kylena's sobbing made Luke put down the pen in his hand, and his mood became extremely heavy.
"I know that behind every order I issue may be a life that is not punishable by death. Before making this decision, I actually thought about it for many days...
From the perspective of a criminal case, they should receive a fair trial and sentence. But this is not a criminal case, this is a gamble where everyone is willing to risk everything, and the winner takes all. The loser... since these people have chosen to bet their lives on this gambling table, they must abide by the rules of the gambling table.
Killing them is a sign of respect for their character.”
Kylena looked up at her chief inspector in surprise, her makeup was smudged by her tears.
"Chief Inspector, this is the first time I've heard of your metaphor.
Very...very strange."
"It's very strange. If I hadn't used this metaphor to convince myself, it would have been hard for me to make up my mind to kill so many people."
"ah!"
"What? Go touch up your makeup and call Shelley in to take over your job."
"Yes, Chief Inspector."
Kylena knew that the Chief Inspector didn't want these things to remind him of his sad memories, so she stood up and walked out the door. As soon as she opened the door, she saw Yin was about to knock on the door.
"Director Yin, are you here to see our Chief Inspector?"
Yin saw Luke, smiled slightly, and then said to Kylena: “Yes, I came to talk to the Chief Inspector about co-founding a shipping company.”
Luke said, “Kylena, go do your thing and let the music director come in.”
"Yes, Chief Inspector." Kylena stepped aside: "Director Yin, please come in. What would you like to drink?"
"A cup of tea will do."
Yin came to sit down opposite the desk, took a long breath and said, "I thought I couldn't give you this contract before you left Raging Waves City. Fortunately, you postponed your trip."
As he spoke, Yin took out a document from his briefcase and said, "The World Bank has agreed to all the cooperation terms you proposed. The all-metal steam ship is very attractive to us.
The World Bank will invest in the expansion of the Ibel Shipyard and build another shipyard and a ship research institute in the Cape region.
This is the contract. I have read it and there is no problem.
Take another look. "
Luke took the contract and put it aside: “I get a headache when I look at such complicated things, I’ll sign it after Kylena has read it.
I will be in the capital this time, so it will be difficult for me to come back often. I have entrusted Ibul to manage the shipping company. If you and Pan have any questions, you can discuss them with Ibul or write to me."
Thinking that Luke would be leaving soon, Yin couldn't help but look reluctant.
"Unfortunately, Pan and I still have a mission..."
"What mission?"
After hearing Luke's question, Yin realized that he had accidentally said something he shouldn't have.
"Yes, it is an internal matter among us, the Shining Gold People. It is very important and cannot be told to others."
Luke smiled and said, "Is it related to what you asked me to find? A relic of the ancient Shining Gold Man."
Yin asked in surprise: "You, how did you know?"
"I'm an imperial spy, and that's what I do. When you commissioned me, I felt that it was not a personal commission. Qingkong also told me that you and Pan often went to see her, asking a lot of questions about the ancient Sparkling Gold Civilization , and it seemed that you were looking for something."
"Qingkong... Did Miss Qingkong tell you so much?"
At this time, Kylena came in with two cups of tea.
After putting down the tea, Luke handed the contract brought by Yin to Kylena and asked her to review it, and then said, “I have something to discuss with Director Yin, so don’t let anyone in.”
"Yes, Chief Inspector."
After Kylena left and closed the office door, Luke said to Yin: “I have a very good relationship with Miss Qingkong. If it wasn’t for Miss Qingkong’s help this morning, it might not be Grover who died.
Don't worry, Miss Qingkong didn't tell anyone about your affairs, and I'm not a talkative person. I'm curious about what you're looking for. If you tell me exactly what it is, I can mobilize my people to help you find it."
"It's an ancient artifact left by the ancient Shuojin civilization. What it is exactly... I really can't tell you." Yin's attention was obviously not on her task at this time. She asked: "I heard that you were ambushed. I was very worried about your safety. Fortunately... Miss Qingkong stood by your side at the most critical moment.
Your relationship with Miss Qingkong is beyond everyone's expectations."
Qingkong's force is another amulet for Luke, so he decided to reveal some of his "relationship" with Qingkong at this time.
I also want Yin to give up when he sees difficulty and not get too deeply involved in the taboos of the Golden Man.
"To me, Ms. Clear Sky is a partner I can trust in any situation."
Yin's expression was dazed.
"It's really... unexpected. By the way," Yin took out a golden pocket watch: "This is a golden watch made by our Alchemist of the Shining Gold Civilization. It can establish a weak connection with the artifact of the Shining Gold Civilization. I cast a spell on it, and it can release a shield when you are in danger.
Pan said that you will definitely encounter many dangers when you return to the imperial capital this time. I don’t hope you will need it, but I hope it can protect you at the critical moment. "
There were complex emotions in Yin's eyes, which made Luke's heart waver.
He took the gold watch and said indifferently: "Thank you, this is the best gift I received before I went to the imperial capital. Unfortunately, I didn't prepare a gift for you.
I will prepare the gift in advance for the next time we meet."
As the atmosphere in the room became increasingly awkward, Kylena walked in with the contract in her hand.
"Chief Inspector, I have read the contract. No problem, you can sign it."
Luke signed the contract and handed the World Bank copy to Yin: "Goodbye...Give Pan my regards."
Yin was not happy about the signing of such a big cooperation project. Instead, he stood up with a hint of sadness.
"Goodbye, Chief Inspector... although I don't know when we will meet next time."
When the sound was gone, Luke suddenly felt that his heart was empty. He took off the pocket watch he had been wearing and replaced it with a gold watch.
Open the dial and check the time.
Kylena tidied the table and asked Luke, who was a little depressed, "Chief Detective, do you like Director Yin?"
Luke glanced at Kylena and snorted, "You like to meddle in other people's business. Now is not the time to cry! Go and call Shelley. We must kill everyone who should be killed today."
Kylena said in a panic: “Yes, yes, Chief Inspector.”
"Wait a minute..." Luke called Kylena again . He looked at the gold watch and put it in his pocket. He took a long breath and said, "I've killed enough people today. You stay and help me organize the files. If you can spare one life, spare one life."
"Yes, Chief Inspector!" Kylena turned worry into joy and immediately ran to her seat.
"Look carefully, the workload is heavy, be prepared to work overtime tonight."
"I'll do all the work, Chief Inspector."
"I hope they remember you saved their lives."
"Their lives were saved by you, Chief Inspector... and Director Yin..."
…
The news that Grover ambushed the meteor and was killed by it spread like a hurricane from the City of Rage and quickly spread throughout the empire.
Even the imperial capital, Saint Lun City, felt the strong wind.
Grover and his accomplices were accused of treason by Meteor, and the Secret Service of Raging Waves City carried out a purge. The long list of people killed in one day shocked everyone who saw it.
With such ruthless means, Meteorite intends to swallow up Nutao City whole, skin and bones.
"Crazy! Crazy!"
After Agatha got the information, her whole body trembled uncontrollably. She thought that the meteorite was about to arrive in the imperial capital, and that the situation in the raging city would finally be quiet. However, she never expected that the meteorite would cause such a huge event just as it was about to set off.
Looking at the course of events, it is obvious that everything was arranged by the meteorite.
He let Qingkong gain Grover's trust and persuaded Grover to ambush in the City of Raging Waves, so that he had enough reasons to kill Grover and then purge all those who were not on his side in the City of Raging Waves.
On the last day before he left Raging Waves City, Meteorite completed the complete control of this city.
But I have to take the blame myself.
Agatha knew she couldn't carry it, it would crush her to death!
"Change my clothes for me. I want to go see His Majesty." Agatha drank a large glass of red wine in one gulp to calm her violently beating heart, and then gave orders to the lady-in-waiting.
She had to explain to Emperor Augustine as soon as possible, even if the meteorite was out of control. Otherwise... she might not even have a chance to explain.
The ladies-in-waiting who served Agatha had never seen the princess so flustered. They quickly changed Agatha into the princess dress for the audience with His Majesty, put her hair in a bun and put on the princess's crown.
Agatha came to the palace with trepidation, trying hard to think about how to face her father's questioning.
Although she thought she was usually smart enough, she had no way to get out of the predicament at the moment.
Everything depends on how much father-daughter love my father still has.
In a greenhouse, Agatha met Emperor Augustine: "Father..."
"Sit down."
Her father's cold tone made Agatha even more nervous.
If Emperor Augustine got angry and ordered himself to kneel down, it meant that there was still room for things to turn around.
His tone was very cold now, which meant that things were heading for the worst.
After Agatha sat down, she said, "Father... I didn't know what happened in Raging Waves City beforehand."
"I know you don't know." Emperor Augustine's tone was still emotionless: "I am old. You are anxious, but your subordinates are probably more anxious than you. Even if you don't want to sit on this throne, your subordinates are thinking about how to push you up."
Agatha was a little confused about the emperor's thoughts. She said carefully: "Meteorite..."
"Meteorite did nothing wrong." Emperor Augustine took out a piece of paper and said, "You came to see me so anxiously, you must have received this list. Your methods are cruel and your work is meticulous... It is a blessing for the empire that you can discover such a capable minister.
Moreover, there is an elf named Clear Sky.
The only mistake you made was not recommending them to me earlier. Putting them in Raging Tide City was a waste of their talents."
Listening to the words of Emperor Augustine, Agatha's confused mind suddenly became clear and all the chaos was swept away.
Yunxing put Qingkong on the table at this time because he wanted Qingkong to be his amulet. And in the eyes of the father at this time, Qingkong was also his amulet.
Qingkong has repeatedly demonstrated his extraordinary martial arts prowess in Nutao City, and is a candidate for the next president of Oulu College.
Father is afraid of me because he thinks Qingkong is also my man. Otherwise... based on what Meteorite did in Nutao City, I can't even enter this room.
Agatha, who had just recovered from her panic , immediately understood why Emperor Augustine had such an attitude.
She looked up at her father, and there was suppressed anger in his eyes.
"Father, Meteor is suppressing the rebellion in Nutao Town. I will ask him to finish the work as soon as possible and report to the Imperial Capital. Meteor is very young and has plenty of time to serve the Empire."
"Where's the elf Qingkong? Let her come to the imperial capital too!"
Agatha knew her father's purpose. As the emperor of the empire, how could he tolerate anyone who could threaten his throne?
"Father, the elf Qingkong is now working at Oulu College..."
Emperor Augustine said, "I have long had the idea of having Oulu College open a branch in the imperial capital. Isn't Elf Qingkong in charge of the esoteric arts department of Oulu College? We can move the esoteric arts department here first. It just so happens that the empire wants to increase investment in esoteric arts research."
Agatha didn't want Qingkong to come to the Imperial Capital. She said tactfully, "The elf Qingkong is just helping me and is not affiliated with the Imperial Secret Service. I need to ask for her opinion on letting her come to the Imperial Capital."
"You should ask for her opinion first. I will also talk to Dean Wilred. The esoteric research of the Oulu Academy has been abandoned for too long. If we want to catch up with the world's level, we still need the power of the empire."
Agatha knew that her father's decision would not be changed, so she could only agree and then go back to find a solution.
"Yes, Father, I will write a letter to Miss Qingkong. Regarding the City of Raging Waves..."
"Since Meteorite has captured Raging Waves City for you, you should accept it. Meteorite is yours, and you know his true situation... Is he married?"
Agatha's hands began to tremble.
By bringing Qingkong into the imperial capital, he could win her over. A marriage alliance could also help him dig Yunxing out of the Secret Affairs Bureau...
Without the two of them, my father would have no scruples about taking action against me again.
"Father, as far as I know... Meteorite is not married, but I don't know whether he has a secret lover."
Augustine nodded slightly.
After testing, he could judge that his daughter really didn't know what happened in Raging Waves City beforehand, and everything was done by Meteorite on her own. Her purpose was just as he had judged at the beginning, to push Agatha to the top.
But Agatha placed the meteorite in the Raging Storm City without permission, and secretly made friends with the elf Clear Sky. Her purpose was not pure from the beginning.
Fortunately, the meteorite and clear sky can be used by the princess, and naturally they can be used by the more noble emperor. Agatha can only give them an uncertain future, while the emperor can give them the present.
"It's fine if you're not married. As for lovers... it's nothing for a man who does big things.
When Meteorite arrives in the imperial capital, I will have a good talk with him.
It’s time for your sister, Princess Dai’er, to get married.”
