Alexander said through his telepathic link to Erik. He thought. He scanned the crowd to see if there was soone worth taking.
There were so people that would be suitable for the task, a captain and so others. However, they were too far into the cluster of officers.
It was then that the young man noticed an older police officer overseeing the blockade but from a distance. The officer, bearing the insignia of a Chief Inspector, exuded an air of authority and experience.
His uniform, though slightly worn, was neat and well-maintained, adorned with various badges and comndations that spoke of a long career in law enforcent.
His hair, peppered with gray, was cut short and neat, matching his grood mustache.
Despite his age, his posture was erect and commanding, his gaze sharp as he scanned the area.
The Chief Inspector's eyes moved with vigilance, missing nothing as they swept over the crowd.
In his hand, he held a walkie-talkie, occasionally barking orders into it, his voice firm and decisive.
He seed to be the one orchestrating the operation, directing officers and rcenaries.
[UNDERSTOOD. CONNECTING TO THE POLICE SERVERS THROUGH THE PUBLIC INTERNET CONNECTION. CONNECTION COMPLETE. SEARCHING FOR DATA. DATA FOUND. THE MAN IS SAMUEL HAWTHORNE. HE'S BEEN IN THE FORCE FOR OVER 35 YEARS AND CURRENTLY HOLDS THE POSITION OF CHIEF INSPECTOR. THIS HIGH RANK ANS HE HAS SIGNIFICANT AUTHORITY AND ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. HAWTHORNE IS AN EXPERT IN CRISIS MANAGENT AND COUNTER-TERRORISM. HE'S KNOWN AMONG HIS COLLEAGUES FOR HIS CALMNESS UNDER PRESSURE AND STRATEGIC THINKING. EMULATING THESE TRAITS WILL HELP MAINTAIN A CONVINCING DEANOR. HE'S HIGHLY RESPECTED AND SEEN AS A NTOR BY MANY IN THE FORCE. LEVERAGING HIS REPUTATION COULD OPEN DOORS AND REDUCE SUSPICION. AS CHIEF INSPECTOR, HE OVERSEES MAJOR OPERATIONS AND COORDINATES WITH OTHER AGENCIES, OFFERING STRATEGIC INSIGHTS INTO POLICE MOVENTS AND PROTOCOLS. HE'S KNOWN FOR A FIRM BUT FAIR ATTITUDE IN HIS INTERACTIONS. IT'S IMPORTANT TO MIMIC THIS TO ALIGN WITH HIS KNOWN BEHAVIOR.]
However, Erik also got more information through injection.
Erik walked toward the man, who was still giving orders. He observed him, trying to absorb as much information as possible to give a convincing performance when he stole his identity.
The officer pointed in a direction as he gave orders to so people. Then Erik got close enough to talk to the man. However, his face morphed from one of stoicism to that of desperation and fear.
His heart started beating faster as the young man tried to appear as distressed as possible. Tears started coming down his face, adding more spice to his performance.
"Officer! Officer! Please, I need your help!"
The man turned. "What?! What happened?!"
"My son! I can't find my son! It was with a mont ago, but now…" Erik was putting on a show.
Knowing the man had a weak spot for kids, he created that story. Based on the man's reaction, and the sudden shift in his deanor. Erik was right about his decision.
"Where have you seen your son for the last ti?"
Erik almost smirked and blew his cover. "It was here! Follow , please!"
The two ran. For all the police officers knew, a kid's life was on a thread. He could have been kidnapped. It took little for Erik to bring the officer into an alley.
"It's here you last saw him?"
Erik turned, his disguise nowhere to be seen, a calm face instead of the distraught one.
"No. But it will be the last place where I see you."
As soon as the man saw Erik, he recognized him. After all, it was him they were searching for. He made no effort whatsoever to contact the others, opting instead to escape. However, Erik was already on him.
For a mont, the young man's mind wandered to the idea of ending the guy's life. However, he was moved by the sincere compassion the officer exhibited towards the fake disappearing child. All in all, this guy was a good one. So Erik dropped him unconscious.
In a swift motion, Erik lifted him up, mimicking the action of picking up a potato sack.
He forced an alley's door and placed the man there. After removing his clothes, he left the man unconscious on the ground in his underwear only before putting them on himself.
Erik stared into the man's eyes, using his newfound brain crystal power to mirror his facial and physical features. In a matter of seconds, the mana transford Erik into an older individual with almost completely white hair.
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