Chapter 91: On Loan
Chapter 91: On Loan
Damn the Secret Investigation Bureau!
As the female prisoner boarded the carriage, she noticed another "male police officer" sitting in the corner, and her face turned red with anger, realizing she had fallen into a "trap".
She had believed her own instructions, thinking she was being escorted to the Lane family for an interrogation. The story about the official vehicle being occupied, forcing them to take regular city transportation, and the excuse that the carriage was too crowded, leaving her alone with a female officer—all of it was a setup!
A trap! It was all designed to lower her guard.
Moreover, the bandage she had on suddenly stopped working, and no matter how hard she tried to activate it, there was no response. She couldn't help but suspect that she had been sold out by a traitor and that her identity had been exposed from the very beginning!
Recalling the interrogation at the Secret Investigation Bureau, where she had tried so hard to disguise herself, the female prisoner felt like a clown. The interrogator's expression of pity when she mentioned her "encounter" now seemed like mocking laughter.
Liars! You're all liars!
Realizing she had been deceived, the female prisoner, furious, ignored the pain in her shoulder and neck, and desperately turned her head towards the female officer who was restraining her, demanding an answer:
"You know, don't you? You've known from the start, haven't you?"
What... what am I supposed to know?
Confused by her sudden questioning, the female officer was about to ask for clarification, but the carriage began to slow down as it tilted forward, pulling into a parking spot by the side of the road. It had reached the station.
As the carriage came to a stop, almost all the passengers stood up simultaneously and rushed towards the door, jostling to get off.
The conversation between the two female officers had been quiet, mostly drowned out by the noisy boiler, so only the couple at the back, who were huddled together in fear, had overheard it. But everyone in the carriage had clearly heard what Lyon had said when he flashed his badge.
Secret police! That meant the restrained prisoner was likely a member of the Chaotic Party.
Both the Chaotic Party, known for their attacks and assassinations, and the Secret Investigation Bureau, who could investigate, interrogate, and even arrest people based on mere suspicion, were entities that ordinary citizens wanted to avoid at all costs.
With both parties present on the carriage, the passengers were eager to disembark at the station rather than stick around for trouble.
Even the couple who had been cowering in the corner, clearly terrified, stood up shakily, clinging to each other in fear. They cautiously approached the female officer blocking the aisle and asked:
"Umm... it seems we've arrived at the station. Could you... could you..."
"..."
Understanding that they wanted to avoid the secret police rather than having reached their destination, the female officer sighed and turned back to the furious female prisoner, easing her back into her seat.
"Sorry, I'll let you go, but please head to the Secret Investigation Bureau first."
"Huh?"
"Don't worry, you won't be interrogated. It's just a routine confidential inquiry."
The female officer glanced at Lyon, ensuring he wasn't planning any mischief, then turned to the frightened couple, explaining:
"What you heard earlier is a bit sensitive. Within the next thirty minutes, please go to the Secret Investigation Bureau at the police department and register at the Confidential Section. You'll undergo some basic confidential training.
Don't worry, the process is safe, and we'll cover any expenses you incur and compensate for your time.
However, please limit your interactions with others during this process. If you take too long or come into contact with too many people, the subsequent confidential investigation might become more complicated."
"Then... we'll go right now!"
After the couple hurried off the carriage like they were running for their lives, the female officer, having finished her basic duties, turned to the dejected female prisoner, pushing her into a seat by the carriage wall. Confused, she looked towards Lyon.
"Although she was confident in her skills, the female police officer was well aware that if Lyon were to sneak attack from behind while she was restraining the suspect, he could at the very least force her to abandon her hold, giving the female suspect an opportunity to escape."
However, he didn't make a move. Instead, he sat back down, putting on his coat, and made no further actions, even leaning back as if to avoid suspicion.
"What... What are you up to?"
"Can you stop staring at me? I'm on an important field assignment... By the way, everyone left so quickly."
Considering that those aware of the existence of anomalies were more likely to encounter anomalous events, Lyon didn't explain himself. Instead, he scanned his surroundings and deliberately changed the subject.
"Just hearing the name 'Secret Investigation Bureau' made everyone on the train leave without a trace. Your bureau's reputation sure is impressive~"
"..."
Hearing Lyon's slightly mocking evaluation, the female police officer felt a surge of frustration, but knowing the reputation of her department, she was powerless to refute him. She glared at Lyon and said, "You just..."
"I heard everything you said."
Lyon openly acknowledged his act of feigning sleep and, seeing that he couldn't divert the topic, calmly blocked her words, "But I'm currently on an important field assignment. So, let's put the confidential registration on hold until I'm done with my task."
"..."
Just as the female police officer was left speechless, the ticket lady, who had been waiting for a while, slowly approached and stood five steps away, cautiously asking, "You two, should this train... continue?"
"Should it continue?" The female police officer was momentarily taken aback by the ticket lady's question and once again found herself in a dilemma.
Logically, upon discovering that the female suspect was not just a minor player but potentially a high-ranking member of the Chaotic Party, she should immediately terminate the investigation and escort the suspect back to the Secret Investigation Bureau.
However, considering the bureau's high priority on the Chaotic Party, if she took the suspect back, she would likely face endless interrogations, all aimed at extracting every piece of information about the party.
As for her husband's incident from six years ago and the crimes committed by the Lane family, they wouldn't even be considered in the face of the attempted assassination of Princess Wang. Even if she requested the intervention of her superior, all questioning would revolve around the assassination attempt.
So, if she immediately brought the suspect back, the tragic experience of that respectable interrogation officer from six years ago would likely never see the light of day, and the perpetrators would escape their due punishment..."
"Continue, but don't stop at the other stations. Head straight to the Lane family residence."
Lyon, who believed that the suspect would likely eliminate him during the escort, quickly took charge of the situation. He extended his hand towards the female police officer and said, "Also, you need to cover the missing fare during this period."
"Huh?"
"You're now on loan to support my work."
Lyon took out the transfer file he had obtained from the Red-Haired Bureau Chief. After showing her the header marked 'Administrative Level', he pulled out a black charcoal pencil from his pocket and started filling out the form.
[Reason for Loan: Encountered anomalous situation during field assignment, requiring additional personnel]
[Loaned Personnel: One Secret Investigation Bureau Officer]
[Loan Content: ...]
Lyon hesitated as he wrote, then looked up at the slightly dazed female police officer and asked, "What does your bureau usually fill in here when someone is loaned out?"
"..."
(End of Chapter)
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