Chapter 90 Chapter 90: The Surveillance Department Intervenes
Chapter 90: The Surveillance Department Intervenes
Chernobog Core Zone,
The military police guards stationed here had long been killed due to the arrival of the Reunion Movement.
And with the departure of the Reunion Movement, this area was naturally left vacant, completely in an undefended state.
Today, this place that had been almost a no-man's-land for a long time was visited by several uninvited guests.
Shadows darted through various dark streets, skillfully avoiding ordinary civilians and potential informants.
Hiss! Hum!
The machines in the core zone were restarted. Massive engines turned, white air currents sprayed out, and numerous blue screens lit up. Dense streams of data displayed in the most intuitive way the speed of this Nomadic City, environmental change factors, and all other aspects.
"The encryption key has been taken away."
The Snake Scales communicated covertly, with figures occasionally seen flitting past, like highly efficient machines.
"Forced decryption. Other modules don't matter; we only need control over the engine and steering systems."
Faced with the Snake Scales' crude decryption methods, Chernobog's core zone was like a sheep unable to resist.
Soon, at the cost of several systems being damaged and scrapped, they achieved their desired goal of gaining control over Chernobog City's engine.
"Everyone, this is the final sacrifice we can make for His Grace and Ursus. Restore the speed to its peak. Target: Lungmen!"
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After leaving Chernobog City, the Reunion Movement moved into the wilderness, dispersing into smaller units for temporary rest and reorganization.
Their target was too big. After occupying Chernobog City, regardless of whether there was indulgence from Ursus higher-ups, they were now unacceptable to various nations.
Kevin temporarily parted ways with Patriot and Talulah; they needed to carefully consider the Reunion Movement's next path.
Lungmen Docking Point,
An ordinary vehicle drove into the controlled area and was immediately stopped.
"Get out!"
The officers of the Lungmen Guard Department made a gesture, and a man and a woman got out of the vehicle.
Their hair colors were similar, but the Amiya woman clearly had more gray tones.
"Identification."
"From Gou Wu."
Kevin said calmly.
"Huh? Gou Wu people?! Looking at your appearances and accents, you don't seem like it."
The officer perked up, suspiciously scanning their attire; they didn't look like people from Gou Wu at all.
Moreover, the characteristics of Wu Nong soft speech and Gou Wu dialect were quite distinct.
"What's going on?"
A capable voice came from the side. The officer turned around and quickly reported to the woman with dragon horns:
"Ch'en, these two claim to be from Gou Wu, but they don't resemble them at all."
Ch'en's eyes narrowed. Chernobog had been attacked, and many Ursus people were fleeing to Lungmen like mad. Numerous Infected were mixed among them, causing a lot of trouble for the Guard Department.
In just one morning, no less than three riots had already occurred. Fortunately, the Guard Department managed to control the situation in the shortest time possible. However, the repeated chaos still made her, as the dispatcher, somewhat tense and irritable.
"Gou Wu people? Do you have proof?"
"Here."
Kevin took out two certificates, which clearly bore portraits of him and Yelena.
Ch'en flipped through them a few times. The seals showed no issues; they were indeed genuine, and the information on them was also correct.
"What are you coming to Lungmen for?"
Although the documents were fine, she habitually asked another question.
"To see Wei Yenwu."
"Oh, to see Wei Yen... You're looking for Wei Yenwu?!"
Ch'en was about to let them pass when she processed the words; she almost crushed the pen in her hand.
"Is there a problem?"
"Isn't there a problem?"
Ch'en didn't know if this person was pretending to be stupid or really was stupid, or perhaps it was just someone with the same name?
Her right hand warily rested on Chi Xiao.
"Officer Ch'en, let them pass."
Two mysterious figures completely shrouded in red robes walked up to her. The surrounding officers looked troubled but didn't dare stop them after some hesitation.
"Lungmen's public security shouldn't be under your Surveillance Department's jurisdiction yet."
Ch'en's expression was foul. She hated privileged classes overstepping their authority, especially when they overstepped onto her head.
"Sigh, Officer Ch'en, I have no interest whatsoever in getting involved in your mess. But he is an exception. Let them pass; he is indeed Duke Wei's guest."
Only a few strands of golden hair were visible under the red robe and mask. Judging by the voice, it should be a female member of the Surveillance Department. She sighed.
Good intentions taken as ill will—truly ungrateful. If not for fearing your Lungmen being torn down, would she really be willing to handle this matter?
Ask your old man Wei if he has the guts to leave someone even the Heavenly Master must treat cautiously waiting outside.
"Tch, let them through! I'll demand an explanation from you afterwards!"
Ch'en's face was ugly, but she still let them go.
"As you wish. However, before seeking trouble with us, Officer Ch'en can first communicate with Duke Wei."
Jingzhe's tone was flat, not showing any emotional fluctuation because of Ch'en's "threat."
"Sir Kevin, you may enter Lungmen now. If you have any unpleasant experiences, you can inform us; someone will resolve it for you."
She turned her head and cupped her hands towards Kevin.
Taihe beside her, also wearing a mask, nodded. He wasn't particularly skilled at smooth talk, but his attitude was the same as Jingzhe's.
At least after receiving that order, the duties of some Surveillance Department officials stationed in Lungmen had already changed.
"Thank you."
At least they helped him. Kevin's general impression of Yan officials was still quite good.
"You're welcome. May you... have a pleasant journey?"
The expression on Jingzhe's face under the mask was somewhat strange.
"Wait!"
Under Jingzhe's helpless gaze, Ch'en once again called out to stop Kevin and Yelena.
"Hmph, don't look at me like that. Since you're going to see Commander Wei, there's no problem with me leading the way, right?"
She snorted coldly, crossing her arms over her chest, her long legs and back straight.
"Officer Ch'en, why must you..."
Jingzhe just felt mentally exhausted. It felt like Lungmen was full of sparks everywhere, as if accidentally setting off Kevin this "bomb" could happen at any moment.
"Fine."
"Then let's go."
The other party agreed so readily that it truly surprised Ch'en. Her expression couldn't help but soften slightly as she let the two follow behind her.
"Sigh, this assignment isn't easy to muddle through. Hey, Taihe... wait, isn't it a bit unfair for you to stand behind me without saying a word?"
"I'm not good at negotiating with them."
Taihe knew his words weren't pleasant; perhaps before Kevin got triggered, Ch'en would start fighting with him first.
"So you just dump everything on me?"
"..."
"No problem splitting your salary with me half-half later, right? Hey... Taihe, why are you leaving? How about a quarter then?"
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