Chapter 89

“Ahahaha, that’s funny alright.”

As the female police officer was stunned by the husband of the female prisoner’s story and started to tremble slightly, Leon’s shopping bag beside his feet made a soft noise. The black goat, who had listened to the whole story, couldn’t help but burst into loud laughter in Leon’s mind: “So after all that hustle, he still didn’t change anything! Ahahaha, that cripple really died in a hilarious way, we’ve never seen anyone so stupid… Ouch! Why are you kicking me, kid?”

Leon stepped hard on the goat head and after confirming it wouldn’t move around anymore, felt a little more relaxed and silently reminded himself: “Keep an eye on that bandage, I think there’s something off about it.”

“Hmm? Do you suspect it’s also an anomalous item?”

Through the soul vision, observing the bandage on the female prisoner’s hand, indeed sensing a bit of strangeness, the black goat also became cautious, full of curiosity and said:

“Goodness, there’s actually a bit of that feeling… So how did this woman get caught by normal people while holding an anomalous item?”

“She… probably did it intentionally…”

After touching the dung beetle lady badge of the Virgin Bureau and not feeling any burning sensation, Leon couldn’t help but sigh softly.

This badge from the Clearing Bureau would issue a warning when encountering situations similar to out-of-control immersers, but it wouldn’t react at all when facing anomalies that were skillfully controlled. Therefore, the female prisoner should be someone who skillfully controls anomalous items.

Although we don’t know the ability of this bandage, judging from the previous owner’s encounter, it’s unlikely to be a positive one. And her destination with the policewoman is just the Lane family, so…

She must want to infiltrate the Lane family and use this bandage to avenge her husband!

With the help of the black goat’s soul vision, looking at the seemingly calm female prisoner whose soul beneath was churning with blood flames, Leon basically confirmed his guess and couldn’t help but take a deep breath.

So… should I fulfill my duty?

…

While Leon hesitated whether to stop this “dangerous element,” or simply ignore it, or even add fuel to the fire, the policewoman who had been silent for a long time finally spoke again:

“You shouldn’t be an ordinary rebel…”

Looking at the suddenly contracted pupils of the female prisoner, the policewoman’s expression turned complicated as she whispered: “I’ve arrested and interrogated many rebels. Many of them are from the lower class of the capital city, their education and experiences have been… not good, so they usually express emotions with some short sentences, direct and straightforward.

Like the wild joy of successful attacks, cursing us, complaining about their own misfortunes, etc. Even when their psychological defenses are breached and they reveal their origins and experiences, their narratives are often tangled and unclear, both in word choice and logic.

But you’re different. Despite the lack of preparation in our exchange, your narration was smooth and clear. Except for a few brief memories, there was almost no hesitation in your words as you explained your situation, which isn’t something an average person can do.”

“Because of my husband…”

“No, I’m not talking about the respected gentleman’s matters, but about your situation.”

After recalling her earlier words, the policewoman bit her lips hard and continued with a somewhat dim look in her eyes:

“Besides this point, when you wanted to use some relatively complex and obscure vocabulary just now, you could blurt them out directly without much thought.

Moreover, during the narration, you were deliberately stirring my emotions, seeming quite familiar with this kind of exchange, so you must have received quite good education and frequently delivered speeches to many people.

Plus, your familiarity with the replacement of high-ranking officers in the military department and the division of responsibilities among various departments… You’re a high-ranking member of the rebels, right?”

“I underestimated you.”

Facing the policewoman’s questions, the female prisoner stroked the bandage on her wrist, then nodded and admitted her misjudgment, her expression slightly surprised as she said:

“I originally thought you were just an inexperienced miss, like my crippled husband, fooled by those things and having such unrealistic fantasies, but I didn’t expect you to have this ability.”

“You didn’t underestimate me, I used to… indeed as you said, believed that as long as I persisted in doing what I thought was right, it would be fine, but before you…”

After biting her lips until they turned white, the policewoman, with a disordered heart, slightly lowered her head and spoke in an extremely low voice:

“Before you, I met another rebel, after reading his file, I began to feel…”

Due to the policewoman’s voice being too low, coupled with the noisy boiler’s rumbling, the female prisoner didn’t hear clearly what she said, so she furrowed her brows and asked: “What did you say?”

“It’s nothing…”

The policewoman shook her head forcefully, controlling her momentary loss of composure, then clenched her fists tightly and said with a determined face: “I’m saying, I am indeed inexperienced, sometimes maybe… stupid, but I’ve put effort into my work!

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Also, not only the Lane family case, including your husband’s past, if it’s finally proven true, I will definitely…”

“You’ll be transferred before you find out!”

Hearing her promise, the female prisoner exposed due to the failed plan couldn’t help but sneer coldly, her expression indifferent as she mocked:

“Miss Isa, you’re truly adorable… naively adorable!

There are more than just you who dare to stand up against the great nobles for your duties, but not everyone has your good background! Go ahead and investigate if you wish! But remember, if it weren’t for your surname, your fate might be worse than my husband’s!”

Looking at the policewoman whose expression darkened upon hearing this, the female prisoner sneered disdainfully and said full of contempt: “And even if you succeed in the end, my attitude won’t change at all, because even if you can achieve such things, it’s only because your father’s status is higher!

What my husband and I want isn’t this kind of meaningless salvation from those above, which is no different from pity! What we need is direct retribution with blood for blood!”

“…”

Maybe you’re right… but…

Hearing her belligerent words, the confused policewoman bit her lips, imagining her father’s increasingly bent back and rapidly graying hair after taking over the mess in the military department.

Father… I seem to understand you a little…

Clutching her fists tightly and taking a deep breath, the policewoman, whose eyes had always been dodging, looked back at the other’s cold gaze for the first time, her voice extremely light but exceptionally firm: “It may indeed be meaningless, but as long as someone is trying, it’s certainly better than giving up completely!”

(The chapter ends here)