The Sword Saint of Arknights [MTL/Machine Translation]

Chapter 23 | Leader? What I'm fucking fighting is leaders like you!

Outside the Lungmen Enforcement Case Center, a Guard Bureau officer in white uniform presses the fingerprint lock and enters as the door opens.

Upon receiving a call from Director Wang, the head of the Legal Affairs Department prepares to inquire about the officers assisting the Special Action Team with the case. Although he hopes to gain Director Wang's favor and rise to a higher position, it doesn't mean he should put himself in danger.

As the head of Legal Affairs, he is well-versed in Lungmen's laws and understands the risks of bail, especially for such a high-profile case.

He wants to please Director Wang, but not at the expense of his own future.

"Isn't this the head of Legal Affairs? What brings you to the Case Center?"

Roy asks upon seeing the "white shirt."

Roy is familiar with the Legal Affairs staff; in his previous world, he always worried about the wording in his documents, typos, and correct use of legal terms, which the Legal Affairs team would review.

Every case officer fears their work won't pass the scrutiny of Legal Affairs, who won't tell you what's wrong if they send it back.

So, when Roy reviewed the Guard Bureau's files, he first looked at those related to Legal Affairs.

"So you're Roy, the one who was promoted exceptionally. Already a senior inspector at such a young age, quite impressive."

"Head, you flatter me. How could I compare to you?"

Roy says, complimenting the head.

He guesses why the head is here—it's about the mafia, or rather, someone within the mafia.

Whoever it is, it's not the rank-and-file members. To the mafia's upper echelons and the person behind the scenes, these low-level members are just cannon fodder.

"Ha ha ha..."

"Roy, aren't you involved in the interrogation?"

Perhaps Roy's demeanor has put the head of Legal Affairs at ease, or maybe Roy's words have pleased the "official-addicted"[1] Director.

Now, he begins to ask what he wants to know.

"I'm not involved in the questioning because I'm a party to the case."

"Is that so..."

The Director doesn't ask outright, and Roy doesn't answer directly.

The Director is unfamiliar with Roy and tries to guide the newcomer, while Roy wants to see what the Director is up to.

As for the worry that provoking this Director will cause some unnecessary trouble?

If that were a concern, he wouldn't be Roy. If he wanted to please the higher-ups, he would have taken the money offered to him already!

He believes he's a party member, and a people's police officer, even in this other world.

As a people's police officer and party member, he can't condone such malpractice!

"I want to ask you something. Do you know which interrogation room the leader of these guys is in and who's questioning him?"

When Roy hears this, he knows the real show has begun.

Without hesitation, Roy responds:

"Why ask me, a mere officer? You'll know after the questioning is over, won't you?"

"I heard you were attacked by these despicable people. I want to see what kind of person he is, so I can push for a heavier sentence."

Hearing this, Roy can't help but laugh inside. Does this guy think others are fools?

Others might have given this information to the Director, but not Roy!

"Sorry, I don't need such help. If you really need this information or want to meet the prisoner, please report to Sir Chen of the Special Action Team."

"Roy, don't be ungrateful!"

The Director's suddenly raised voice echoes in the public area, clearly trying to intimidate Roy.

This tactic used to work, as he's a police inspector. Although he's only in the middle of the Guard Bureau hierarchy, he has many subordinates.

But he didn't expect to encounter someone like Roy, a "stubborn youth" he's seen many times before!

"What? Director, are you planning to force your way in?!"

At that moment, Roy is on guard, ready to subdue the head if he makes a move.

He trusts his abilities, believing he's much stronger than someone who's been sitting in an office for a long time, given his background as a special police officer who's spent years on the border.

"What if I do force my way in?"

"Then I'll subdue you!"

For a moment, the Director is taken aback by Roy's aura, but it only lasts a moment.

The Director didn't expect this probationary newcomer to talk back to him like this. He plans to put the newcomer in his place!

In an instant, the head strikes, confident in his punch.

His Originium Arts enhance his physical abilities, and he's the champion fighter of Legal Affairs. How could a newbie stand a chance?

With that thought, the head throws a punch, only to be instantly floored by Roy!

"An ambush, is this what a leader is?"

"How laughable."

"Roy, right? Daring to attack a superior? You're in big trouble now!"

Hearing this, Roy just smiles.

Trouble?

That's the least of his worries!

"You're just all talk, a mere Director of Legal Affairs. Who do you think you are, pretending to be an elephant with a garlic for a nose[2]?!"

Just then, the door to the Case Center opens again, and Swire walks in with breakfast, stunned by the scene.

"What are you two doing?!"

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[1]-the obsession to hold a government position

[2]- An idiom