The Sword Saint of Arknights [MTL/Machine Translation]

Chapter 18 | Rebuttal

"That's not within the Special Operations Group's jurisdiction."

"Do you believe that the Anti-Corruption Bureau would handle matters related to the Six Union?"

As Swire's voice fell, Roy immediately countered without hesitation.

His retort left Swire momentarily silent—not because she was intimidated by Roy's demeanor, but because she understood that his words were indeed correct.

Why could the Six Union repeatedly evade scrutiny by the Guard Bureau?

Why could they always destroy evidence and leave the scene before the police arrived?

Why could the Six Union steadily expand during Guard Bureau investigations?

The answer was simple: there was a mole within the Guard Bureau, and that mole held a significant rank.

Moreover, since the establishment of the Guard Bureau's Anti-Corruption Division in Lungmen, had they genuinely handled any corruption cases? The answer was clear to everyone present.

According to last quarter's public opinion survey, trust in the Anti-Corruption Bureau among Lungmen residents had plummeted. Even if they discovered corruption, they wouldn't report it to the Anti-Corruption Division.

Why? Because they knew that as soon as they reported it, their information would end up on the accused person's desk, followed by endless retaliation.

At this moment, Swire found herself at a loss for words.

"The answer is obvious. Even our own people don't trust those guys, let alone the people of Lungmen."

Roy glanced at Chen as he spoke.

Chen, the head of the Special Operations Group, would need to approve the proposed course of action after the discussion phase. Debating with Swire at this point was pointless.

"So, we should gather relevant evidence and report directly to Chief Wei. Once we obtain his approval, we can bypass the Anti-Corruption Bureau and deal with these troublemakers ourselves."

"As long as we eliminate the moles they've planted within the Guard Bureau, we can turn the tables."

...

A few minutes later, outside the Guard Bureau headquarters.

Chen still hadn't responded to Roy's words. However, Roy believed she must have her own plan. While handling Six Union cases, she wouldn't let these troublemakers off the hook—even if she didn't have the opportunity now, she would undoubtedly punish them later. After all, Chen was unwavering in her pursuit of justice and couldn't be swayed or corrupted.

Moreover, the ease with which Wei Yenwu had agreed to Chen's recommendation that day indicated a connection between the two. Both were dragons, and dragons were part of the royal family in Yan. Perhaps Wei Yenwu had his own considerations, but the blood tie between them undoubtedly played a role. Roy was certain of this.

However, such matters weren't what he should be considering right now. He needed to focus on how to handle the situation before him.

As he returned to his residence and opened the door, Roy briefly wondered if he'd walked into the wrong place.

The dazzling lights and the figures sitting in the room were almost unrecognizable to him. But when he saw Texas, he realized he'd encountered these folks before—they were Penguin Logistics employees.

"Roy?!"

Texas had already changed into a Penguin Logistics-style outfit, even letting her ponytail down.

Sitting across from her was a Sankta, while the other side featured the young girl from the Forte tribe. Currently, the three of them sat around a table in the middle of the living room, each holding several cards. Thankfully, there was no cash in sight; otherwise, Roy might have been tempted to arrest them and take them to the Guard Bureau.

After all, gambling was illegal.

"It seems like you all get along well."

"Want a bottle, kid?"

As Texas spoke, she turned toward Roy, shaking the beer in her hand.

Roy knew that Laterano's Sankta had strong religious beliefs, which often made them serious and sometimes aloof. However, this one was different. Roy wasn't sure if she shared the same religious beliefs as her fellow Sankta, but compared to what he'd read in files and books, she seemed much more approachable.

Taking the beer she offered, Roy sat down at the empty side of the square table. He skillfully used the edge of the table to pop open the bottle cap.

"Did your boss provide this alcohol?"

After taking a sip, Roy curiously asked Texas.

Her response was a small smile, confirming Roy's guess.

"Shouldn't you introduce your colleagues, Texas?"

"This is Exusiai, and this one is Croissant."

Texas maintained her succinct style. For Roy, at least, he now had some understanding of the two. Next time they met, he'd know how to address them.

Croissant was the girl from the Forte tribe. Although the first thing that came to Roy's mind upon hearing the name was a type of bread roll with horns, it seemed like an actual person's name. As for Exusiai... Roy couldn't determine whether it was her title or her name, but it didn't matter much. Clearly, he and these two were unlikely to walk the same path, so a brief acquaintance would suffice.

"Care for a game?"

"No, thanks. I'm not good at playing cards."

Roy declined Exusiai's invitation. In reality, he was quite skilled at card games, having experience with various rules. However, he simply didn't enjoy playing.

After finishing a bottle of beer, Roy placed the empty bottle in a nearby cardboard box. Then he headed toward the kitchen.

Due to work transfers and meetings, he hadn't eaten yet. He planned to reheat some leftovers and have a simple meal before resting.

Roy had some cooking skills, honed from his previous life when he wasn't married and couldn't rely on takeout during breaks. Although he couldn't compare to restaurant chefs, his dishes weren't anywhere near "dark cuisine." Most people would even offer a few compliments after tasting his cooking.

After eating, Roy adjusted the curtain in his room and lay down on the floor. Starting tomorrow, he would be busy, and he didn't intend to waste any opportunity for rest...