Chapter 190

Ah zhe… There’s actually an unexpected bonus? After exchanging the little notebook given by the Bureau Director for a part-time job as the warden of the death row, Leon couldn’t help but reveal a sincere smile upon seeing the new badge that appeared on his panel.

This is a huge profit! Although the new badge is only bronze level, both the ability to improve arrest efficiency when worn and the ability to discover hidden characteristics of criminals are quite practical. However, this way, it seems like my badge slots are running low again…

Currently, I have six slots in total; one is fixed by “Materialist,” another is taken up by “Connections” which improves work efficiency. Considering the upcoming undercover mission, “Elite Performer” which enhances acting skills will also take up one slot. That already takes up three spots.

The remaining slots have to be shared among badges like “Warden” used for finding criminals, “Poop Scooper” with a telepathic connection to puppies, “I Am the Devil” which enhances the effects of Sheep Head and Sheep Heart, and “Travel Thrush Prince” which forces bows… Although they can be temporarily switched, there will inevitably be times when it’s too late.

Hmm… It seems if there’s a chance, I should obtain more anomalous items to increase the number of badge slots just in case…

“Mr. Leon.”

After glancing at Leon, who seemed somewhat distracted after receiving the appointment letter, the assistant of the Minister of Public Order called out to him softly and asked gently: “Excuse me, are you satisfied with this result?”

“Ah, satisfied! Very satisfied!”

After pulling his gaze away from the badge panel, Leon smiled and shook hands with the middle-aged man in front of him, then asked:

“But aside from this matter, I have another thing to trouble you with.”

Upon hearing Leon’s words, the courteous middle-aged man smiled slightly and replied:

“You’re too kind. The minister specifically instructed me before I came here to fully cooperate with all your requests within my capabilities. Please feel free to speak your mind.”

“Then thank you very much!”

After receiving a positive response, Leon said happily:

“I wonder if the police department has anyone skilled in unarmed combat, someone particularly outstanding in martial arts? Could you recommend one to me?”

Someone good at martial arts?

Hearing this, the assistant of the Minister of Public Order was slightly surprised and asked curiously:

“Mr. Leon, are you… looking for a bodyguard?”

“Not that.”

Leon shook his head and said: “What I need is not a bodyguard but a teacher in fighting techniques. Oh, right! Someone who isn’t overly strong but excels in technique, someone who can quickly teach me some practical combat moves.”

…

In theory, with a sniper rifle with a range of five hundred meters and the Holy Spirit Pendant with a maximum kill radius of nearly a hundred meters, Leon doesn’t actually need to learn close-range combat techniques.

But unfortunately, most of the rebels likely have information about the Holy Spirit Pendant, causing this anomaly that Leon relies on the most to be directly “banned.” And it’s not really possible to use the sniper rifle as a conventional weapon.

To avoid becoming a completely helpless ordinary person, Leon has no choice but to hastily prepare in these three days and two nights, hoping to earn a combat-related badge.

“I see.”

After listening to Leon’s general request, the assistant of the Minister of Public Order thought for a moment and then said uncertainly:

“Our police department… because we use firearms rather cautiously, unlike the military department which heavily relies on firearms, so in recent years, there are quite a few people who are good at martial arts.

But martial arts largely depends on talent. Having great strength and speed gives a significant advantage, so those who excel purely in technique are indeed… um… there actually is one! Please follow me!”

Leading Leon out of the office and down to the first floor hall of the police department headquarters, the assistant of the Minister of Public Order pointed to a photo on the bulletin board in the hall:

“Mr. Leon, this is a photo from the department’s martial arts competition last summer. The three on the podium are the top three winners, and the third place happens to be exactly the person you need!”

Third place… wow! Looking at the tall woman standing on the podium with a circle of bandages around her forehead, a large copper medal depicting a fist hanging around her neck, and an unhappy expression, Leon couldn’t help but suck in a breath.

“Isa?”

“Do you know her?”

“Uh… yeah, our relationship should be pretty good, right?”

“Hehe, that’s even better!”

Seeing Leon call out the name of the female police officer directly, the assistant of the Minister of Public Order became even more enthusiastic, praising her effusively: “Miss Isa is not only the beauty of the Secret Investigation Bureau but also a true elite of our police department! Whether it’s shooting, martial arts, driving, or investigation, every skill ranks among the top! Especially her martial arts level consistently stays in the top three!

Besides, don’t think she only got third place because of the rules. Many moves like attacking the groin… uh… eyes and other vital areas are prohibited, otherwise, the outcome might be unpredictable.”

Don’t think I won’t understand what you’re implying halfway through your sentence, does she specialize in kicking people in the balls or what?

Amidst Leon’s speechless expression, the assistant of the Minister of Public Order chuckled awkwardly and concluded: “Anyway, if you ask who in the police department is the best fighter, I may not be sure, but if you ask who has the best martial arts technique, it’s definitely Miss Isa!

After all, considering the physical condition and resilience of women, being able to secure third place in a competition where many dangerous moves are restricted and without weight classes already proves how outstanding her martial arts technique is!”

“…”

That’s true…

Looking at the two “bear-like” police officers wearing gold and silver medals, and comparing their size differences with Isa, Leon couldn’t help but nod in agreement.

“Then I’ll go find her myself, thank you very much for your recommendation.”

“You’re too kind.”

The polite middle-aged man smiled and said:

“I merely saved you a bit of time. Since you and Miss Isa are acquaintances, even if I hadn’t recommended her to you, she would have eventually offered to teach you herself.”

…

“Absolutely not! No way!”

Completely contrary to the prediction of a certain middle-aged man, when Leon found the female police officer at the firing range and expressed his intentions, he was immediately met with a firm rejection.

Throwing the ear muffs used for soundproofing into the storage basket, the female police officer looked at the man who had stood her up yet still shamelessly sought her help, gritting her teeth and asked:

“You bastard, do you even have the nerve to come to me? Do you remember what we agreed on before?”

“…”

What did we agree on before? Uh… when was the last time I saw you again? There have been so many things happening recently, I can’t quite recall…

“The dungeon! The dungeon of the Secret Investigation Bureau!”

Seeing Leon’s confused eyes, knowing he had forgotten everything, the female police officer was almost ready to explode with anger, stomping her foot forcefully: “I helped you get a one-on-one interrogation opportunity with the rebel, then I discovered that our director was the rebel, and in the end, the entire dungeon collapsed… Do you remember now?”

“…”

Oh yes! That’s right.

After hearing the female police officer’s reminder, a look of realization flashed across Leon’s eyes.

Later, the female police officer wanted to know about the scar-faced director, but he didn’t want to explain the existence of the anomalous item to her and was preoccupied with rescuing people at the Rose Manor of the Marcellini family, so he casually lied, saying he would tell her the next day, and the female police officer nodded, saying she would wait for him in the office the next day…

Uh… It’s been almost a week since then, and worst of all, the female police officer has no taint value, so her memories related to anomalous events must have been influenced by the Brain of Evil Gods. Therefore, our agreement probably has no idea what form it has been changed into.

“This… There have been a lot of things happening at the bureau recently, and I really can’t remember the original agreement… Can you tell me again?”

While scratching the back of his head under the female police officer’s glare, Leon requested with a somewhat embarrassed expression: “Also, I’m about to go on a very dangerous mission and cannot use firearms, so I need to quickly learn some martial arts techniques. The assistant of the Minister of Public Order said you are the best martial artist in the police department, so… could you teach me?”

“…”

“Can you?”

“…”

Looking at Leon shamelessly continuing to beg, the female police officer clenched her fists tightly, wishing she could punch him right there, but ultimately let go helplessly.

You’ve already said so much, what can I do? Should I really refuse to teach you entirely and watch you go to your death? “Alright…”

Flipping her eyes at this shameless man, the female police officer sighed resignedly, then picked up her stuff and huffed irritably:

“Go to the playground and wait for me… Let’s make it clear, teaching martial arts involves actual combat, so don’t complain if you get beaten up!”