The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 502: Fang Che's Three Statements [Part 2] - Novel Cool

Chapter 502: Fang Che's Three Statements [Part 2]

Chapter 502: Fang Che's Three Statements [Part 2]

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Fang Che watched the stalemate from a distance.

Eventually, he could no longer contain his impatience.

"Wait here for me," he said.

With a swift movement, he soared through the air and landed in front of the Guardian Palace on Donghu Continent.

The crowd, who had been at a loss, now cried out in surprise, "It's Patrol Officer Fang!"

"Captain Fang, why are you here?"

Fang Che smiled and stood at the highest point. With a smile, he said, "I didn't want to come out, but... seeing this stalemate, I decided to say a few words. Don't blame me, everyone."

His expression turned serious as he spoke softly, "For many years, their parents have been crying and calling for them outside, but after being separated for so long, their daughter, who has endured so much suffering, is inside and refuses to come out... Why is this? I believe you all understand, don't you?"

Over ten thousand people fell silent.

They saw the faces filled with the vicissitudes of life, and tears flowed quietly.

They understood! More than anyone else.

"I only ask you, you all know what these children have gone through, you understand, but at the same time, even more people also know. For example, the neighbors, the friends, the relatives, the acquaintances, and even those who don't know you, they all know."

"Searching is a hope without an end; but finding them marks the beginning of pain. This beginning represents countless hardships! Countless cold stares! Countless mockeries! And countless pointing and commenting!"

"Are you prepared to endure all this? If someone insults or points fingers at the children, what will you do? What about the girls who have barely escaped the demon's den?"

Fang Che covered his chest and said sincerely, "These... are the challenges we will soon face. Have you prepared yourselves for this?"

"This is the mortal world, a cruel world! Cruel experiences, even crueler hearts! And even crueler are the long years to come!"

"I understand why the girls don't want to come out, what they fear; and I also understand what you, who are searching and waiting, are thinking."

Fang Che raised his voice, "But will you give up?!"

"No!" they shouted in unison, their voices filled with anger and determination.

"Since you won't give up, facing the problem is the key!"

"During this operation to suppress the Black Tiger Gang, we also obtained some silver. After discussions between the Guardian Palace and the Southeast Headquarters, we will provide as much as possible, with a portion of it serving as travel expenses for the girls."

"It is also a small compensation for your families."

"Such a tragic incident is not only your misfortune but also our failure as guardians and protectors!"

"I understand your concerns."

"So, here, I make a promise to all of you!"

Fang Che straightened his back, took a deep breath, and declared loudly, "I can't do much, but... you know where I am. You also know how to find me!"

"These women were rescued by us! Therefore, I will take full responsibility!"

"I won't be responsible for how they live or their future, but I, Fang Che, will bear the weight of the world's gossip and rumors!"

"Throughout history, there have been no similar incidents or regulations, but today, I, Fang Che, establish a new rule and take responsibility for its future enforcement: In this matter, slander is a crime! I will enforce the law!"

"But if there is pointing and commenting, if there is mockery, if there is injustice, if there is unfairness..."

Fang Che patted his chest, "Come to me!"

"As long as I find out, it will be considered a murder! Because words can be terrifying, and people's tongues are heavier than mountains. It's easy for someone to be driven to death by rumors! So, if I find out, I will directly charge them with murder! Let them know that even a casual word can take a life, including others' and their own!"

"But... this rule also applies to you. If no one discriminates or mocks you, but you try to frame others and bring it to my attention, it's also a murder charge! I will treat it as such because in my enforcement, there is death, not injury! My judgment is death!"

"So, if you falsely accuse others, it's also a murder charge!"

"I will support you, and I will also support those poor girls!"

"And I will support all the people of the world!"

"I hope there will be more kindness in this world, so I won't have to wield my sword of slaughter!"

Fang Che bowed deeply from above, "I beg you all!"

"Thank you, Captain Fang!"

"Thank you, Patrol Officer Fang!"

Fang Che's words were like a reassuring pill for everyone.

Their greatest worries now had a solution!

Although they might not seek out Fang Che in such situations, they now had a pillar of support in their hearts forever.

Because if you push me to the brink, I have someone to back me up!

I have someone who can take your life!

That's enough!

This was a powerful backing! It was the foundation for their future lives!

What Fang Che offered was not his sword of slaughter, not his promise, but this backing, this assurance!

After Fang Che finished speaking, he turned and entered the palace.

In the Donghu Continent Guardian Palace, everyone looked at the young Patrol Captain with respectful eyes, their gazes filled with an indescribable admiration and appreciation.

The sobbing girls raised their heads, feeling ashamed and unworthy, but they wanted to remember this face, the face of the one who had saved them from their suffering, from hell, and given them hope for the future.

Fang Che!

Patrol Captain Fang!

Captain Fang!

These three names and this face would be etched in their hearts forever, unforgettable until death.

"What's wrong? Are you afraid to go out?" Fang Che's sunny smile shone upon the girls as he said, "After waiting for so long, if you're still afraid to go out now... what a pity, what a shame for your parents."

The girls lowered their heads, tears falling.

In front of Fang Che's radiant face, they felt ashamed.

With their broken and wilted selves, how could they face the man they admired?

"I know what you're thinking, and I know what you're afraid of," Fang Che said with a mysterious smile. "How about this? I'll teach you a method, a way to face the storms ahead, so that whenever you think of it in the future, you'll have the strength to keep going. How about that?"

The girls were shocked, lifting their heads. Was there such a method? Fang Che's enigmatic smile turned a bit cunning, like a friend whispering a secret, making some of the girls want to laugh.

It was a smile of equality and warmth.

It struck the girls' hearts.

A smile they would never forget, a smile that would forever remain vivid in their memories.

Fang Che continued to smile, lightly raising a finger to his lips, and said, "The first thing to remember is... anyone who gets caught must be pretty. To put it bluntly, those who aren't good-looking don't even qualify to be caught!"

His words were brutally honest.

With Fang Che's mischievous expression, some girls couldn't help but giggle, covering their mouths to stifle their laughter.

Many of the girls also showed strange expressions, wanting to laugh but feeling too embarrassed.

Fang Che continued, raising a second finger with a mysterious air, and said, "The second thing to remember is... I survived that hellish place. What else is there to fear in this life? Is there anything crueler than what I've been through?"

Everyone fell silent.

But in the girls' eyes, a light slowly began to shine.

Fang Che's cunning smile remained as he said, "You heard what I said outside, right?"

"Yes, we did!"

This time, the girls' voices were much louder in response.

Fang Che smiled and raised a third finger, saying, "I, Fang Che, am your backbone, your source of courage to live on. Even if the whole world looks down on you, I will always respect you."

"So, the third thing I want to tell you is this: If anyone dares to bully or insult me, I'll go to the Southeast Headquarters and ask Fang Che to kill them! Let them know that some words should never be spoken, for they could cost a life!"

He continued, "Moreover, I will do this at least once. It's not just talk; I'll make it happen and shock the world. Let's see who's unlucky enough to bully any of you first."

His words were a bit convoluted.

But miraculously, the girls understood.

Some even smiled. The last part, 'who's unlucky enough to bully any of you first,' made them feel a sense of relief.

Yes, with Fang Che around, anyone who bullied them would be the unlucky ones!

After saying these three things, Fang Che lowered his fingers.

But all the girls continued to stare at his face, at the place where his fingers had been.

The image of Fang Che raising his finger to speak would forever be etched in their minds, a memory that would never fade.

When Fang Che finished speaking, he stood up and gently smiled, saying, "Now, are you still afraid?"

"No more fear!" Their voices were scattered and weak.

"Have courage. Look at me. From this day forward, I stand against the world. Do you see any fear in me? Come, I'll ask again."

Fang Che smiled, "Still afraid?"

"No more fear!" Their voices were now unified and clear.

Fang Che laughed, pointing outside, "Your parents are out there. They've been searching for you for so long, enduring so much hardship... Even if you're afraid, you'll have to go out eventually."

"Go out sooner and let them suffer less," Fang Che said, standing up and pushing open the palace doors.

The doors swung open, and sunlight flooded in.

It was as if the light had entered their hearts.

It was as if Fang Che's actions had opened a new world for them.

Encouraged by Fang Che's gaze, they finally began to move towards the light.

Their steps quickened.

Finally, the first girl reached Fang Che.

With tears streaming down her face, she gathered her courage, moved closer, and inhaled his scent.

After deeply bowing, she exited the room.

She had wanted to give a heartfelt hug to express her gratitude.

But she was worried that her impure body would dirty Fang Che. So, she only sniffed him.

One by one, the women passed by the tall and upright Fang Che, each taking a gentle sniff before deeply bowing and leaving the room.

Outside, the sounds of family members reuniting and crying uncontrollably could be heard: "Dad! Mom..."

Their cries tore at the heart.

More and more girls rushed out, and the cries outside grew louder.

The last girl mustered her courage, gently hugged Fang Che, and then stepped back, her face flushed. She bowed deeply, her forehead almost touching the ground, and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz: "Inspector Fang, I... I was just brought in, and I haven't... I'm still clean. Please... don't mind..."

Fang Che smiled gently and said, "I'm glad. I will always remember this hug from you."

The girl lowered her head, her face as red as blood, and said, "...Thank you... This is the honor of my life... I will remember it forever."

Finally, she turned and stepped into the brilliant sunshine.

Outside, cries filled the air, but these were cries of long-awaited reunions, cries of hope, and the final release of pain and sorrow.

Finally, they had found what they were looking for.

All these years of searching and waiting through hardships and bitterness were worth it!

But most people were silently watching, envying those who had been reunited with their families.

Their daughters were not among them, and they continued to wait, hope, and...

One thousand and five hundred families who had found their loved ones waited at the door.

They wanted to thank Inspector Fang personally, and no matter what, they wanted to bow deeply and kowtow to express their gratitude.

Only now did they realize that when their daughters came out, they still had the silver drafts given to them by the Protector.

Although the amount was not large, it was still considerable.

Although the money came from the confiscated assets of the Black Tiger Gang, who could say anything about giving it to these unfortunate girls? But the Protector had taken it upon himself to distribute it.

They believed that this was Inspector Fang's arrangement.

They didn't know how high-ranking the Inspector was, but they thought to themselves: He is our fair judge!

However, after waiting for a long time, Fang Che did not come out.

Someone came out and told them that Inspector Fang had left.

Everyone felt a sense of loss.

He was like the bright moon in the sky, illuminating our path and saving our lives, and then he disappeared...

The person who came out said, "Inspector Fang said before leaving that his promise will always be valid."

"Inspector Fang also said to go back and live well. Don't rush to find husbands for your daughters; let them rest and live happily at home first."

"Inspector Fang also said, please rest assured. And please believe that the future will be better."

"Inspector Che also said that he is at the Patrol Hall, Sixth Team. Even if he leaves in the future, someone will tell you where he is when you have something important to ask him."

"He said that after all these years, you have also suffered. Go back, rest well, live well, and live happily."

"There will be over four thousand more women released tomorrow and the day after. Please wait a little longer if you haven't found your family yet."

Everyone knelt on the ground, unable to hold back their tears.

Fang Che stood high above the Guardian Palace of Donghu Continent.

He watched as families left with their daughters.

He also saw the remaining people still waiting foolishly, feeling as if a mountain was pressing down on his heart.

When will this human tragedy truly end? When will these despicable people who have lost all conscience disappear? They are the same humans, living the same lives, with their own families and children, born of mothers and raised by fathers. How can they commit such heinous acts?

Dong Yun Yu, Qiu Yun Shang, and Feng Xiangdong stood by his side, looking down at the dense crowd below, and sighed softly.

"Big Brother Fang, what are the chances of these people finding their daughters? How many will never be found...?"

"At least... over a hundred thousand... will never be found. Forever lost!"

Fang Che closed his eyes gently.

Feng Xiangdong cursed with extreme anger, "These bastards! Even if they are prostitutes, when they get old and have no business, it's better to let them go and fend for themselves, right? Or at least give them some work to do, let them do hard labor, which is still better than killing them directly, right?"

"That's still cruel, but at least it gives people a glimmer of hope!"

Fang Che said calmly, "If they could think and act like that, they wouldn't do such things in the first place."

"The only thing we can do is kill them! These despicable people who have lost all conscience, the cleaner we wipe them out, the better! Even if we bear the burden of endless killings, we won't hesitate!"

The four of them did not return to the Patrol Hall but went directly back to the prison.

The prison was already overcrowded.

Zhao Shanhe had arrived and was standing at the door, his face filled with anger.

"What's going on?" Fang Che asked.

"Several leaders of the Black Tiger Gang are dead," an Elder whispered. "Their Heart Meridian is missing a piece."

"But weren't they already known to be heretics of the Only Me Righteous Sect? What's so surprising about that?" Fang Che inquired.

"However, before their deaths, all their cultivation was sealed. They were tied up tightly, and even the poison sacs in their mouths were found. They survived for several days, but today, they suddenly died," the Elder explained in a hushed tone.

Fang Che furrowed his brows, exchanging a glance with Feng Xiang Dong and the others. A thought simultaneously emerged in their minds: insider! He clearly understood that the Black Tiger Gang was a subordinate force of the Feng Clan within the Only Me Righteous Sect, albeit insignificant. Nonetheless, members of the Feng Clan were in charge.

Currently, the Southeast Headquarters was under the leadership of Feng Yun.

Perhaps, the strategic confrontation with Feng Yun had already begun.

As he stepped inside, Zhao Shanhe was in a fit of rage.

"Investigate! Conduct a thorough investigation! If there are still heretics within our Southeast Headquarters, it's a disgrace! I can't show my face!" Zhao Shanhe roared, his entire body exuding killing intent.

The people around him were as silent as cicadas in winter.

Fang Che stepped forward and saluted, "High Commissioner."

"Fang Che!"

Zhao Shanhe's expression softened slightly as he said, "What are your thoughts on this matter?"

Fang Che transmitted his voice, "High Commissioner should know that the Black Tiger Gang is a force of the Feng Clan within the Only Me Righteous Sect. And currently, the Southeast Headquarters is under the leadership of Feng Yun."

"The Southeast, Southwest, and West Headquarters are all likely under Feng Yun's control now."

"Feng Yun wouldn't have no heretics among us. This time, they were just forced to make a move. The Only Me Righteous Sect has been fighting against us for many years, and the heretics have long been hidden meticulously. Conducting such a high-profile investigation will yield nothing."

Fang Che said, "Therefore, High Commissioner, your current investigation only gives them an opportunity. It's too chaotic!"

Zhao Shanhe sighed and transmitted his voice back, "What do you suggest?"

Fang Che replied, "First, calm the situation. Cut open the chests of the ringleaders, exposing the missing heart, and hang their corpses for public display, proving they were heretics of the Only Me Righteous Sect, announcing it to the world. This is the first step."

Zhao Shanhe frowned, "Isn't this going too far?"

"This is to stabilize the Southeast, uniting everyone in hatred. Are they no longer enemies after death? Why bother about their corpses? When they were alive, they caused the displacement of hundreds of thousands, even millions of families. Their actions were heinous and despicable, leaving a trail of grievances and hatred that couldn't be fully recorded. Should we just let them off with a simple death? Isn't that too lenient?"

Fang Che exclaimed in surprise, "Now, using their corpses, what's the harm? Let the Only Me Righteous Sect come and take the corpses! We'll wait for them!"

Zhao Shanhe's eyes lit up, "Brilliant!"

"They won't come for the corpses. I'm just saying this. They can't even be bothered to save the living, why would they come for corpses?" Fang Che immediately poured cold water on the idea.

Zhao Shanhe sighed, "You... all you do is talk."

"Their corpses are the most direct evidence. By hanging them for public display, the missing heart will be visible at a glance. The anger, dissatisfaction, and hatred of the citizens will shift to the Only Me Righteous Sect! This will be reduced from one aspect. And this is just the first step."

Fang Che painfully detailed his explanation.

He now understood An Ruo Xing a little better.

Attending to Zhao Shanhe, this High Commissioner, seemed like no easy task.

At least, from the multiple brief interactions with Zhao Shanhe, he had only witnessed his rough exterior. The subtleties within the roughness remained unseen.

But Fang Che also understood that as the High Commissioner, Zhao Shanhe must have more than just these superficial abilities.

This was merely the surface.

However, the extent of his hidden talents remained to be seen...

As expected, Zhao Shanhe asked, "And the second step?"

"There's nothing else for now." Fang Che replied.

"Whether there's a follow-up depends on what I discover after further investigation."

Zhao Shanhe instructed, "Then, Captain Fang, hang the heretics' corpses for public display, and order their chests to be cut open."

Fang Che's heart trembled, and he raised his head to look at Zhao Shanhe.

Indeed, that 'rough' demeanor was deliberately put on. This was a cunning old fox.

(End of Chapter)

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