Let me be lazy please!

arc 3.5

As Ace leaned back in his chair, contemplating the events that just unfolded, he couldn't help but feel a sense of unease creeping over him.

Despite his outward bravado, there was a gnawing feeling in the pit of his stomach that something much larger was at play.

Just as he was about to delve deeper into his thoughts, Phoenix barged back into the room, looking flustered and out of breath.

"Boss, we have a problem," Phoenix exclaimed, his voice tinged with urgency.

Ace raised an eyebrow, intrigued by Phoenix's sudden agitation. "What's the matter?"

"It's Officer lidean," Phoenix replied, his voice barely concealing his frustration. "He's onto us. He knows about Mrs. Herriot."

"Officer lidean?" Ace asked confused "who's that?"

Phoenix stared at him for a full 10 seconds before sighing and muttering to himself

"Lord save me from this ignorant brat."

Ace pouted, "I can hear you, you know"

Phoenix huffed, "it's good that you did! Have some sense of your surroundings! Officer lidean is your lovely officer knights direct superior."

Ace simply gave a "oh" in response and hearing that phoenix almost choked,

"Officer Lidean is not someone to be trifled with. Known for his relentless pursuit of justice, he was a formidable adversary ace!"

"If so then we need to act fast," Ace declared, his mind racing with possibilities. "We can't let him catch us off guard."

Phoenix nodded in agreement, his expression serious now."What's our next move?"

Ace leaned forward, his mind working overtime. "First, we need to cover our tracks. Make sure there's no evidence linking us to Mrs. Herriot or the Knight family."

Phoenix nodded, already moving into action. "I'll take care of it. What about Officer Lidean?"

Ace tapped his chin thoughtfully. "We need to throw him off our scent. Create a diversion, something to keep him occupied while we figure out our next move."

Phoenix grinned, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "I have just the idea."

As Phoenix outlined his plan, Ace couldn't help but smile. Despite the gravity of the situation, there was a thrill in the air, a sense of excitement at the challenge ahead.

Just a few minutes later, the manor was surrounded by police officers. One of them even announcing through a megaphone.

As the police officers surrounded the manor, Ace and Phoenix watched from a hidden vantage point, their hearts pounding with anticipation and excitement.

Ace glanced at Phoenix, a silent question in his eyes. Phoenix nodded, his expression determined. It was time to put their plan into action.

With a swift nod, Phoenix disappeared into the shadows, leaving Ace alone to face the incoming onslaught of law enforcement.

Ace calmly went downstairs and opened the front door to be immediately aimed at with guns from all directions making him let out a wide grin,

"Well, well, well, what do we have here?"

Ace called out, his voice dripping with charm as he sauntered towards the officers.

"Looks like I've stumbled upon a party. And here I thought my invitation got lost in the mail."

The officers exchanged confused glances, unsure of how to respond to Ace's carefree demeanor in the face of impending arrest.

"Hands where I can see them!" an older gentleman in his late 40's standing at the very front shouted, his voice stern as he pointed a gun in Ace's direction.