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Chapter 782: Purging the Impurities
Chapter 782: Purging the Impurities
Upon returning to the Handling Bureau, Chen Chuan sent the remains of Director Wen to the Confinement Hall and instructed the staff to notify Director Wen's family. After making the necessary arrangements, he headed towards his office.
At this moment, the World Gateway's signal had resumed, and An Dun's voice sounded:
"Director Chen, An Dun at your service. Per Commissioner Wei and Deputy Commissioner Wu's authorization, you now have the highest authority within the bureau. Are there any instructions for me?"
Chen Chuan replied, "An Dun, check on the individuals Han Fu was attempting to contact earlier, as well as the identities of those brought by Wang Weiguang."
"Received, An Dun. Running checks now..."
Chen Chuan entered his office, drew the curtains, and gazed out at the square and the distant Central City. The airships outside had already withdrawn, and all the law enforcement personnel and vehicles that had rushed here had also disappeared.
This time, Wang Weiguang had obtained the necessary access and released Han Fu. It was a deliberate arrangement by the bureau to thoroughly eliminate all internal issues within the Handling Bureau.
If they had used conventional means to slowly clean up, who knows how long it would take, and those hidden bugs might not be found so easily.
At this point, only drastic measures could yield immediate results.
The prerequisite for all this was absolute force as a support, ensuring that any external interference could be swiftly cut off, guaranteeing a smooth conclusion to the matter.
As the Handling Bureau was the violent institution of Central City, with the elimination of internal threats, the government's internal problems were significantly reduced.
The World Gateway flashed at this moment, and numerous names appeared on the screen. These were the individuals Han Fu had contacted earlier, some of whom held important positions. One of them was even a director at the same level as Chen Chuan, but he was an administrative director.
Chen Chuan immediately ordered the suspension of these individuals' duties and had them all arrested and sent to headquarters.
As for the people brought by Wang Weiguang, their identities were also revealed. They all belonged to the Gray Shell Agency.
Chen Chuan nodded. No wonder Wang Weiguang had found so many experts so quickly. He recalled that this agency worked for the Refinement Sect. They had escaped with some consequences last time, but this time, since they were involved in the Handling Bureau's internal affairs, it was an opportunity to uproot them entirely.
Just then, another signal came through the World Gateway, and Chen Chuan glanced at the name before accepting the call.
"Commissioner Wei?"
Commissioner Wei's voice came through, "I've been informed about the recent incident and have notified Principal Yao. Principal Yao asked me to tell you that the Municipal Parliament will likely seek negotiations with you soon.
Principal Yao said that we should fight for our interests. If they offer something, don't refuse. Some issues can't be resolved in one go, so stay calm and secure what we can."
Chen Chuan immediately understood. He nodded and said, "Commissioner Wei, please convey to Principal Yao that I understand what he means."
"Alright, stay in touch. If there's anything you can't handle personally, just give me a call, and I'll take care of it."
"Thank you, Commissioner Wei."
After the call ended, Chen Chuan noticed that with the restoration of communications, numerous voice messages and notifications appeared on the screen, all from acquaintances trying to reach him.
Among them were squad members like Yuan Qiuyuan and Wei Chang'an, as well as classmates from the Wu Yi Academy like Tan Zhi and Pan Xiaode. There was even a message from Chen Xiaojin.
Chen Chuan opened and replied to each message individually, and finally, he tapped Gao Ming's contact. When the call connected, Gao Ming's voice came through:
"Brother Chen, the Union and the Linax Federation have dropped the charges and questioning requests against you. Regarding this matter, do you want me to follow up, Brother Chen?"
Chen Chuan said, "Gao Ming, let's wait for a while. We'll discuss it when we meet."
At this moment, the media in Central City quickly provided explanations and clarifications, stating that the returning individuals had been falsely accused and framed by someone.
The investigation revealed that the Emergency Task Center was at fault for this serious incident. Naturally, the responsibility fell entirely on the Emergency Task Center, and the screen soon displayed the main person in charge and the parliamentarian taking responsibility and publicly apologizing.
However, whether it was the actual person or not remained unknown.
Many people didn't care about this detail. What truly captured their attention was the astonishing destructive power displayed by Chen Chuan during the conflict in the square.
Many were unsure of what had just transpired. Some speculated about a special implant, but it was still hard to imagine such power in a human.
Even though not many Tier Three Fighters had witnessed a fighter's prowess, it didn't prevent some fighters from understanding its nature.
Numerous people trembled as they stared at the frozen figure on the screen, their eyes revealing a mix of fanaticism, worship, and yearning for higher limits. This sentiment gradually spread throughout the city.
On the Union side, the World Gateway screens in front of the Union representatives continued to flicker intermittently.
This was due to the fighter's mental and field domain power, which caused certain interference in the surrounding field domains. It might take some time for the interference to completely dissipate.
A solemn representative spoke up, "Honorable delegates, we must reassess our decision to support the Municipal Parliament. It is time to reconsider if it aligns with our interests."
A fighter who had not spoken before, one who had held a high position in the government, was undoubtedly leaning towards the Datong government. Moreover, he had a significant conflict with the Municipal Parliament.
With two fighters in Jiabei Province, the Municipal Parliament was already at a disadvantage in terms of upper-level force. I doubt they can uphold their previous decision and the agreement we had with them.
An opposing view was raised, "Currently, the Municipal Parliament hasn't given up their stance. They are seeking our aid, but if we don't respond positively, they will indeed face immense pressure. I urge you all to consider that our interests will suffer the most in this situation."
Other delegates voiced their opinions on the matter, but amidst the debate, one delegate interjected, "Honorable delegates, regarding this issue, I believe we should consider getting Mr. Prabakar to move closer to us. As you know, we are unaware of the fighter's intentions. But I suspect it was his presence that led to our failure in acquiring the relic. This person may harbor hostility towards us, and we need to ensure our safety."
The delegates fell silent for a moment, then almost immediately voiced their agreement.
The Linax Federation's diplomatic team, which had come to Jiabei Province, included a fighter. Currently, he was stationed on an island not far from the White Bird Zone, or more precisely, on an airship.
Although the fighter was not part of their group, in this matter, they were allies with the Linax Federation's diplomatic team. Only by having the other fighter approach them could they feel sufficiently secure.
The Union immediately contacted and consulted with the Linax Federation team. After obtaining their consent, they dispatched a liaison officer in a small airship to the large airship anchored at the docking point.
Upon entering with permission, the liaison officer encountered a massive figure reclining sideways on a bed, his head propped up. At first glance, he appeared to be over five meters long.
He had a high nose, deep-set eyes, a stout body, and thick arms and legs. Beads adorned his wrists and ankles, and he wore loose clothing, exhibiting distinct characteristics of the Roga sect.
Several female attendants, draped in thin veils, were applying medicinal liquids to his body and pounding his torso with large hammers. Each of these busy attendants was tall, but they appeared petite in his presence.
The liaison officer respectfully saluted him, "Master Prabakar, forgive me for interrupting your cultivation."
Prabakar opened his deep brown eyes, which shone with a captivating brilliance like polished gems. His voice, deep and slow, said, "If it weren't an urgent matter, you wouldn't have come to me. Speak."
The liaison officer explained, "Due to past conflicts, the delegates are anxious. We hope you can move closer to the White Bird Zone."
Prabakar replied, "If the Datong government permits, I don't mind moving closer. It's peaceful here, but in my opinion, you don't need to be so apprehensive. His actions are still gentle."
"Gentle?" The liaison officer was taken aback. "Master, do you think he's gentle?"
"Isn't he?" Prabakar asked.
"If he truly had no reservations," Prabakar continued, "he wouldn't just target those who attack him. Instead, he would kill everyone he could and destroy everything in his path. I've witnessed it before. After all, within each person's heart lurks a beast. When the restraints of their cage are gone, they will devour all the flesh and blood around them."
The liaison officer shuddered and hurriedly added, "The entire Central City might be destroyed..."
"Indeed, that's a concern, but it's your concern, not necessarily his," Prabakar said with a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes. "If you don't care, if you don't mind, then there's no concern."
"To ensure your safety, consider what he needs, what can pacify him. Self-restraint from within is often more effective than external force."
The liaison officer contemplated his words, "I think I understand."
Prabakar responded, "Of course, I will move the airship closer as you requested. I know that no matter how much reassurance I give you, as long as I'm not there, they will remain uneasy, and it will be challenging for you to report back."
The liaison officer placed a hand over his chest, bowed slightly, and expressed his gratitude, "Thank you for your understanding, Master."
Half an hour later, the massive airship slowly ascended into the sky and headed towards the White Bird Zone. However, it did not approach too closely, hovering just above the White Bird Zone, visible with a mere glance upwards.
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