Chapter 710: The Verdict
Chapter 710: The Verdict
As Han Guanli's convoy entered the Wu Ding District, the Boundary Token promptly displayed a notification. At the lead vehicle's signal, a reconnaissance vehicle swiftly moved ahead, taking the front position to relay real-time road conditions and information to the rear.
After more than twenty minutes, the convoy gradually approached the General Bureau of Processing, but they didn't notice anything unusual. As their vehicles drove by, the traffic and pedestrians on the road behind them gradually diminished.
Viewed from above, the area through which the convoy passed showed vehicles and people dispersing outward, with none entering from the outside.
In Han Guanli's vehicle, the driver, responsible for navigation, kept a close eye on the traffic through the Boundary Token, which displayed various vehicle movements. The situation seemed no different from usual.
Everything appeared normal.
Ten minutes later, after the convoy turned another corner, they realized something was amiss.
The entire street ahead was deserted, and the reconnaissance vehicle that had been sent ahead was nowhere to be seen. What was more alarming was that just half a minute ago, it had sent back normal information.
"Commissioner?" The driver, sensing the situation, immediately turned and asked.
Han Guanli gazed ahead, seemingly lost in silence. After a while, he said, "Continue forward."
Based on his experience, even without looking, he knew the intersection behind them was blocked, and such a blatant display meant they were prepared. Even if they turned back now, it would be futile; they could only move forward on this road.
As they drove down the street, they could see machine guns and dark gun barrels aimed at them from hidden locations high above. An armed vehicle was stationed at intervals along the road, and they found themselves completely surrounded.
At that moment, a shadow fell from above, and an armored airship flew overhead, its rotating machine guns aimed at the entire convoy. Many broke into a cold sweat, feeling the threat from behind.
The scale of this operation indicated that this matter was far from trivial. They slowed down involuntarily, and for a moment, the street was filled only with the sound of the vehicles.
After another turn, the convoy arrived on a broader street. Here, they could see clearly for several kilometers ahead and behind, and at both ends, an airship hovered, blocking the street.
In the middle of the avenue, Chen Chuan stood alone, his Snow Lady Sword planted in the ground. He wore a peaked cap, and his windbreaker flapped in the wind. A long scarf, like a red flame, danced around him, making him highly noticeable.
A shadow fell from the tall building on one side, landing precisely where Chen Chuan's sword was planted, dividing the area into light and shadow.
Han Guanli stared at Chen Chuan's figure for a long while before finally saying, "Stop."
The vehicle came to a sudden halt, causing everyone inside to lurch forward involuntarily. The vehicles behind them also emitted sharp, ear-piercing brake sounds, each coming to a stop one after the other.
Facing the guns on both sides, without Han Guanli's order, not a single person dared to move.
After a brief moment, the door of the lead vehicle opened, and Han Guanli stepped out alone. He seemed to squint against the glaring sunlight, adjusting his hat brim before resting his hand on his sword and walking towards Chen Chuan.
Under the watchful eyes of those behind and the surrounding personnel, he approached Chen Chuan and, after glancing at both sides, asked in a stiff tone, "Commissioner Chen, what's the meaning of this?"
Chen Chuan's gaze fell on Han Guanli's face, and he said, "Commissioner Han, don't you know about what happened last night? Have you forgotten so soon?"
Han Guanli, expressionless, replied, "Commissioner Chen, after 5 pm yesterday, I was accompanying the Administrative Hall's officials for business negotiations and ensuring their safety until I left the venue not long ago. I don't understand what you're referring to."
He looked at Chen Chuan and added, "Even if it involves some special circumstances that we haven't clarified yet, we are both commissioners. You don't have the authority to question or interrogate me here."
Chen Chuan's voice remained calm. "In fact, I do have that authority."
The moment his words fell, a message appeared on the Boundary Tokens of everyone present, including Han Guanli's.
It was a temporary authorization letter from the Processing Bureau and the Administrative Hall, granting Chen Chuan the highest temporary authority in urgent situations. This included temporary authority over commissioners and all Processing Bureau members below them.
At the bottom of the authorization, not only was there Wu Ju's signature but also those of Jinbeidao Defense Department Commissioner Liang Guanghai and Jinbeidao Central City Government Head Qi Weizhao, among others.
This authorization letter could be said to have the backing of the highest-ranking officials from the Administrative Hall.
After seeing this, Han Guanli's expression changed drastically.
But it didn't end there. Subsequently, more information quickly appeared on the Boundary Tokens of everyone present.
This included recordings, conversations, and visual materials provided by Commissioner Wen, and most importantly, a detailed report from the General Administration Bureau, which essentially restored the truth of the matter. This included the fact that Commissioner Wen had already sacrificed himself under Han Guanli's attack.
Upon seeing this, the Processing Bureau members who were still unclear about the situation were first shocked and then filled with righteous indignation.
Especially Commissioner Wen's former subordinates, though mentally prepared before coming here, now glared at Han Guanli with eyes of hatred upon learning the explicit news. Their eyes seemed to spew fire.
Chen Chuan stared at Han Guanli as he spoke, "I must also say that the doppelganger you left at the scene has been restrained by the General Administration Bureau. There is now sufficient evidence to prove everything you have done."
"Betraying the department, plotting against colleagues, secretly colluding with the Coalition and even the Linax Federation. Every action you've taken, Han Fu, is despicable and extreme. What you've done is enough to be considered treason."
As he spoke, Chen Chuan watched Han Guanli remove his gloves and toss them to the ground, clenching his fists with a loud bang. "If you can't remember, I can help you recall."
Han Guanli reached for the hilt of his sword, swiftly drawing it and taking a step forward. With a burst of debris, he charged through the space, covering dozens of meters in an instant, and thrust his sword towards Chen Chuan!
Chen Chuan's gaze fixed on Han Guanli's figure, and as the sword tip approached, he suddenly raised his hand and grasped the blade.
A loud boom echoed as Han Guanli's body abruptly halted. He dug his feet into the ground, creating a small crater, and gripped the sword hilt with both hands, leaning forward. However, no matter how hard he pushed, the sword wouldn't budge even a fraction.
A creaking sound emanated from the sword, and Han Guanli's pupils dilated as he witnessed the altered weapon, which could resist force, gradually twisting and deforming under Chen Chuan's five fingers.
Suddenly, Han Guanli released the hilt, lowering his body, and swiftly approached Chen Chuan. Simultaneously, he clenched his fingers together, forming a hand blade and stabbing towards the latter's abdomen.
However, just as he was halfway through the motion, his vision blurred, and he felt a jolt under his chin. A loud boom reverberated in his head, and his body flew backward, landing heavily on the ground with a dull thud in the empty street.
Chen Chuan tossed aside the deformed longsword in his hand and strode forward.
(End of Chapter)
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