Early in the morning.
Kieran was sitting in the living room of the Lander mansion, looking at the visitor before him.
The visitor was a middle-aged man with rough hands. The wrinkles around his eyes and mouth were a lot more than his age. It was also because he liked to smile.
In fact, ever since he met Kieran, his smile hadn't stopped.
If he didn't introduce himself as a police officer, Kieran would have thought he was a businessman.
The man didn't have the seriousness of a police officer that Kieran knew.
Even the previous officer, Calkin, who was evil to his bones, still kept a stern face.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Hon. 2567!"
The new chief officer named Roshen bowed slightly and said with a smile.
It wasn't just a polite tone, it even had a sense of humbleness in it.
Kieran clearly felt a sense of inferiority in his heart.
Or rather, what the chief officer was trying to express was that he had a favor to ask of Kieran.
Kieran didn't think he was wrong.
He had seen this kind of expression on a lot of people before. Most of them were his ex-colleagues. Most of them had the same expression when they asked for a raise or a vacation from their boss.
Kieran was curious about what made Roshen treat him like that. Doubts rose in his heart but when he looked at Roshen, his expression was calm.
Since the initiative was in his hand, why not wait for Roshen to say it himself and gain more initiative?
Kieran wasn't a cunning person.
Still, it didn't mean he wouldn't seek greater benefits for himself.
Especially when he exerted himself, he would make sure that the effort he exerted was worth it.
Roshen looked at Kieran who remained calm but didn't say anything. He moved his body slightly unnaturally, making his sitting posture even more humble before he continued.
"Yesterday, someone seemed to have seen Hon. 2567 beside Puke's grocery store!
"My men also found a frozen secret room under a burning house!"
"To be honest, if I didn't see it with my own eyes, I really wouldn't dare to believe it. Just like what you said last night …"
"Night race!"
"I never thought there would be so many man-eating monsters among my men, and every single one of them is related to some murders and missing persons cases, and all these cases point to Puke's grocery store!"
"Of course, none of this is important!"
"More importantly, those high-ranking Nights were assassinated last night before we took any action, including our mayor, the secretary general, the speaker of the House of Commons and my immediate superior!"
After a bunch of obviously useless introductions that were only meant to test the waters, Roshen moved on to the main topic.
The new chief said as he looked at Kieran.
That gaze was filled with scrutiny.
His meaning was self-evident.
"Are you suspecting me?"
Kieran didn't avoid the man's gaze.
"No, no!"
"How could that be?"
"We just want to know more about the Night race. If you can provide us with some information about the assassin, that would be great!"
"After all, my men have investigated the crime scene and the conclusion they came up with is … unbelievable!"
"So, I want to ask you, other than the Night race, are there any other monsters?"
Roshen waved his hands repeatedly, his face was filled with fear but his words were clear.
Kieran could even feel the slight changes in Roshen's aura when he uttered those words. It was no longer warm but sharp.
It was like tofu had turned into a knife.
"Cover up?"
Kieran thought in his heart.
Regardless of what it was, it had nothing to do with him.
As for monsters other than the Night race?
Kieran didn't plan to hide it either.
Judging from their current positions, they were enemies, not friends.
Since they were enemies, Kieran didn't mind causing trouble for them.
"Yes, some monsters that I don't know, or should I say …"
"There are too many of them, I can't even tell them apart!
You can go to Lander, he should still have the body of the monster that attacked us! "
Kieran nodded.
"Thank you so much!"
"If I may be so bold as to ask a favor …"
"Can you help us investigate the crime scene? You should know that although my subordinates are dedicated, they are still amateurs. Who knows, they might have missed something! "
Roshen begged.
Kieran wanted to reject out of instinct.
He wanted to wait for the newspaper to hit the market and Herbert's news.
However, the Sub Mission notification that followed made Kieran swallow the words that were at the tip of his tongue.
…
"Change the situation?"
Kieran thought for a while and nodded at Roshen.
Even though the Sub Mission notification did not specify what the current situation was, Kieran had his own guesses.
There were two main reasons.
First, he knew nothing about the monsters that were different from the Night race. This Sub Mission would let him know more.
Second, some news about Herbert.
Whether it was the first or the second, Kieran would gain a good impression from the new chief officer before him.
Kieran would never underestimate a chief officer's help.
A cat has its catwalk, a mouse has its hole.
No one could guarantee that a seemingly difficult task wouldn't be easy after a change of direction.
Moreover, almost all the high ranking officers of Herl City had been wiped out.
Who knew how far this little chief officer could go in the end?
Judging from the other party's positive attitude, what else would he be after tossing aside the responsibility that he should have?
Climbing up!
Obtaining a higher position than his current one and the corresponding rights.
Kieran didn't comment on that.
Because this was human nature.
As long as one wasn't a legendary saint, there would be all sorts of things, and because of that, one would become hardworking, eager, or despicable.
As long as he didn't lose his way, Kieran didn't mind working with him.
As for losing his way?
The answer was obvious.
"This is great!"
Roshen didn't notice the changes in Kieran's heart. He stood up happily and said in an excited tone, "Shall we go now?"
"Sure!"
Since he had chosen to complete the Sub Mission, Kieran had no plans to drag it out.
After greeting Lander, Kieran boarded Roshen's wagon.
It was a wagon that paled in comparison to his predecessor, Calkin.
Let alone luxurious, it would be good enough if it didn't leak.
Such a wagon didn't need any description.
With his badge and uniform clearing the way, Kieran arrived at the first crime scene without any hindrance, the mayor's house.
"This is the place!"
Roshen said as he pushed the door open.
Kieran, on the other hand, frowned.
PS: First Update ~
Decadent is working on the second chapter. Update before dinner ~ (To be continued.)
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