Zhan Long (Ep-101 and many more)

Chapter 153 - On the National Flag

Translated by: Deception, GGP, and others
Edited by: Video, Zdog, and others

This chapter was sponsored by Hannu Hautalampi, Thomas Nguyen and Stephen Furr! Thanks!

Late at night in the police hall, Wang Xin sat alone at his desk with a forlorn look.

Stealthily carrying my sword, I was dressed completely in black to blend harmoniously into the night.

"Wang Xin!"

It was only when I walked up to him that Wang Xin finally realized I was there. This was the difference between the ordinary people and practitioners. Looking at my appearance, Wang Xin smiled nostalgically, "The last time I saw something similar to this was 3 years ago..."

Waving my hand, I gave a sheepish smile, "Wang Xin, we have aged, haven't we?"

With some exasperation, Wang Xin gave his answer, "I've grown old, you haven't."

I responded, "Let's go!"

"Alright!"

He stood up to escort me deeper inside the administrative building but remained silent during the walk. Finally, Wang Xin pushed open a gate, causing the lighting to grow dimmer. However, I was able to make out the golden glow that came a police badge clearly.
......

"Captain, this is?" I was flabbergasted.

Wang Xin gave a self-deprecating smile, "You have been deprived of your identity as a police officer for a very long time and now, I want you to swear an oath once again. Consider this as your compensation, and this time, we both will swear this oath. Starting from today, I, Wang Xin, and you, Li Xiao Zi Zai are comrades, comrades who are not afraid of the strong or the deceitful!"

Shocked, I gave a nod as I walked forward to take my police officer badge with a trembling hand. My mouth spoke softly with words that I had almost forgotten–

"I swear upon the National Flag, with my words and every actions, I will never tarnish the Golden Shield!

I swear upon the Constitution, with my thoughts and ideas, I will never offend the honor of the law!

I swear upon the People, with all of my life, I will never betray the expectations of the People!"
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Then, hot tears flowed down my face and I could no longer stop them once they started. Slowly, I fell onto my knees in front of the national emblem and my hands clenched as the tears dripped down onto the ground. It took me a few moments to compose myself before I choked out the words, "Captain, I am loyal to the People, I am loyal to Justice, I, Li Xiao Yao want to fight for those who are weak! I am once more a part of the Police Force, I will never give into any circumstances, even if it should mean me giving my life! I will not let any bastards tarnish the integrity of the police badge. I swear it on my name! Should I break, I would no longer be able to face that girl's face, nor the blood of the innocent, I would not be capable of looking myself in the eye with pride!"

Patting me on the shoulder, Wang Xin could barely keep his voice from trembling either, "This time, this time I'll be with you until the bitter end. For Justice!"

Nodding my head in gratitude, I stared at Wang Xin, "You should stop crying," I laughed. "Crying only makes you look uglier."

Wang Xin gave a snort, "Che, what a brat, come with me!"

"Okay!"
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Wang Xin and I walked on, eventually ending up in the armory.

"Crash..."

Pulling on the latch bar to release the weaponry, there was nearly every type of weapon you could ever want. I was a bit shocked,, "Damn...you even have all of the heavy weaponry...this RPG? Is this what you're going to use to fight against the gangs?"