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Chapter 779: The Tumultuous Arrival
Chapter 779: The Tumultuous Arrival
Within the grand hall of the Municipal Parliament, two parliamentarians directly responsible for the Emergency Task Center stood, one seated and the other standing, in front of a wide glass wall. The room was dimly lit, but a large field display screen was activating, casting a faint glow.
"Our arrest team has been dispatched, and we've received word from the Union that the Chen Director from the Handling Bureau is incredibly powerful, and we should take this seriously," one of the parliamentarians reported.
"No worries," said the other parliamentarian with a playful tone. "The Flying Squad has been sent, and modified weapons are on their way. The more commotion we create, the better. The bigger the scene, the less likely it is to resolve peacefully."
The first parliamentarian held a glass of red wine, observing the field display's light reflecting off the glass as it gradually became clearer. He swirled the wine gently and said, "We must ensure that the main areas of Central City receive the message."
At that moment, all media outlets under the Parliament were spreading a message to the public, claiming that individuals returning to Central City from the outside might be carrying highly infectious substances. These substances posed no threat to the carriers themselves, but if left unchecked, they could severely endanger the entire population of Central City.
However, these individuals were unwilling to undergo inspections. Despite repeated persuasion, they refused to comply, even resorting to killing the inspection officers, relying on their connections within the Handling Bureau, the Defense Department, and even the Government Hall.
What's more, they seemed to be aware of the issues they carried, as their refusal to be inspected and their resistance raised suspicions. This blatant disregard for the lives of citizens and the safety of Central City was appalling.
With the right guidance, public opinion could be swayed to reject and oppose these individuals, shifting the focus onto the Handling Bureau, the Defense Department, and the Government Hall. This would allow the Parliament to attribute various past problems in Central City to the excessive privileges enjoyed by these violent law enforcement agencies, calling for restrictions on their powers.
The Parliament could then position itself as the protector of the citizens, presenting itself as the righteous party in this matter.
The key was to emphasize the protection of the people; with this slogan, many seemingly unreasonable actions would become justifiable, and various previously inconvenient tasks could be pushed forward.
Honestly, they hadn't anticipated such an opportunity from their opponents. The Handling Bureau was the largest violent system within Central City, and any action from the Government Hall would likely originate from here. Initially, they had only intended to create some chaos within the Handling Bureau, buying themselves time to react and prepare. But now, it seemed like a pleasant surprise.
If played right, not only could they defuse the imminent crisis, but they might also launch a counterattack to some degree. Ideally, with the Union's support, they could force their opponents to negotiate.
If they could legally restrain the other party's use of force and repeal the bills proposed by the Government Hall after the destruction of the Ferris Wheel, they could appear magnanimous and maintain the previous balance of power.
Just then, the screen in front of them suddenly became clearer, revealing the plaza in front of the Handling Bureau's headquarters. Both parliamentarians felt a surge of excitement.
"They're here," they said in unison.
At that very moment, Chen Chuan's convoy entered the plaza of the Handling Bureau. The plaza was unusually empty, with only a few old patrol cars scattered around.
Due to the recent surge in violent attacks, most of the Handling Bureau's members were out on duty.
Chen Chuan glanced at the World Gateway, sensing that the City Safety Protocol had taken effect. He had been unable to reach An Dun for several minutes, and their World Gateways had been blocked, but he remained calm and composed.
The convoy came to a stop in the plaza, and as the doors opened, Chen Chuan and his team stepped out. At that moment, they noticed a group of people exiting the main entrance of the Handling Bureau's headquarters.
Leading the group was a figure that surprised everyone—Han Fu, who was supposed to be detained.
"Han Fu!" exclaimed Captain Lu, startled. "How did he get out?"
The other team members were equally shocked to see Han Fu restored to his original appearance. Only Chen Chuan maintained his composure, as if he had expected Han Fu's appearance.
Han Fu now wore a brand-new uniform of the Handling Bureau, his unkempt hair making him appear slightly disheveled. Standing in his shadow was Wang Weiguang, accompanied by over a dozen individuals from the Gray Shell Agency, all dressed in Handling Bureau uniforms.
Han Fu stared at Chen Chuan, a deep sense of apprehension in his eyes, and his hands began to tremble slightly.
After consuming the Pure Substance, Han Fu's latent abilities had been awakened, enhancing his physical attributes and granting him psychic perception. This gave him a sliver of confidence to face Chen Chuan.
But it was just a sliver. The psychological shadow Chen Chuan had cast upon him that day was immense. The overwhelming power and despair he had felt still haunted him, and with Chen Chuan's entourage by his side, they stood little chance.
But today, he had to take the lead.
He understood that the Parliament had given him recovery medicine and pure substance, not as a real reward, but to have him carry out this task.
If he was willing to fight with all his might and survived, there would still be a chance in the future. But if he didn't fight now, the Parliament would turn their backs on him, and everything he seemed to possess would be lost.
He glanced once more at the several enforcement captains, including Xu Chan, and the numerous fighters behind them. He stopped not far from where they were and addressed Wang Weiguang, "Where are the others you mentioned who came to surround and capture us?"
Wang Weiguang pointed to the world gateway and said, "They're already here."
At that moment, everyone saw several people running towards them at an incredibly fast pace. They were in the square almost as soon as they were spotted. These were three people, their bodies wrapped in grayish-white bandages, their gaunt figures with only their eyes exposed. It was obvious that they were from the Sagou Fist Sect, located near the connecting strait.
At that moment, the sound of helicopter blades filled the sky, and three small airships were flying towards their location. Even from a distance, they began shouting down at the square below.
"People below, you are surrounded! You have been contaminated by external substances that have not undergone inspection. You must undergo examination and treatment at the Emergency Task Center before being allowed to move. Otherwise, you will pose a serious threat to the citizens of the Central City!"
"Lay down your weapons and cease resistance! I repeat, lay down your weapons and cease resistance immediately!"
The machine gunner on the airship aimed at the people below and asked, "Are we within range? When should I open fire?"
"Wait a little longer."
The officer on the airship stopped him.
They had been instructed by the Parliament not to rush into action. They needed this incident to draw more attention, and some field domain displays had not yet been adjusted into place.
Chen Chuan ignored the voices from above and turned to Lv Zuo, saying, "Captain Lv, please be careful and bring that box down."
Lv Zuo nodded solemnly, and together with another team member, they returned to the vehicle, retrieved a large box and placed it in front of them. The box was covered with a black cloth embroidered with gold trim, and on top was a woven Comforting Lord Flower, its white petals standing out against the dark background.
"Han Fu, do you know what this is?"
After saying this to the person across from him, Chen Chuan walked to the side of the box, flipped over a picture frame that was upside down on top, and placed it on the box, adjusting its angle. It was a photo of Director Wen, who at that moment was staring intently at Han Fu.
Upon seeing this, Han Fu's eyes flickered with a subtle change.
Chen Chuan said, "These are Director Wen's remains. I brought them back from the fusion zone. This time, I will let Director Wen witness your fate with his own eyes."
Han Fu suddenly felt an ominous sensation welling up within him, but he quickly suppressed it. He looked around at the people, then up at the airship, and finally forward, shouting, "Director Chen, you're still so formidable. But Director Wen's matter has nothing to do with me. Everything is your slander, a scheme to frame me and Director Wen, your two competitors, so you can become the director. But you can't cover up everything. Someone has seen what you've done."
Chen Chuan replied, "What I've done, indeed someone has seen, and many people have seen." At this moment, he turned to Xu Chan and said, "Old Xu, and all of you, please step back a bit."
Xu Chan nodded solemnly, and the others had no objections. In the fusion zone, they had witnessed Chen Chuan's display of force, and they didn't think these people posed any threat to Chen Chuan.
After they retreated, Chen Chuan walked forward. Even without deliberately spreading his psychic energy, he still exerted a powerful oppressive force upon Han Fu's group.
In response to his advance, several members of the Sagou Fist Sect charged forward. Their body structures were unique; even if struck by powerful mind force, they would remain unharmed. Furthermore, they worked in coordination with each other.
Han Fu had no choice but to act. He stomped forward from the steps, and a faint glow flickered on his fist. It wasn't that he didn't want to conceal his mastery of psychic force, only to use it at a critical moment of crisis, but he had just acquired this power and had not yet reached the level of controlling it at will.
The four men charged almost simultaneously, but just as they were about to reach Chen Chuan, an unbelievable scene unfolded. Air ripples appeared in the air, and with a loud bang, the four men seemed to have crashed into an invisible wall. Han Fu's charge was forcefully halted, his bones cracking, and his internal organs shaking. He fell to his knees with a thud and spat out several mouthfuls of blood.
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(End of Chapter)
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