"I already know."
After Han Su submitted the report and clarified his own niche within the mysterious circle, there was a knock at the door. Zhang Chiguo walked in with a grim expression, followed by Cui Qiao. The air around the two of them seed heavy:
"Soone carried out a malicious penetration against you, which also affected the Nail of the Dead Sea in your hands and nearly caused the mission to fail."
"I’ve already confird this with Miss Ai."
"Because it happened outside the city, her monitoring capabilities were limited and couldn’t point to anyone specific. But this matter is extrely serious."
"......"
Seeing Zhang Chiguo’s darkened face, Han Su smiled and asked, "How serious?"
Zhang Chiguo said coldly, "Serious enough that even if the person responsible is an Independent Investigator, they would still be taken down for such an act!"
"Before you entered the Disaster Managent Bureau, I already told you that so people would try to influence you, even fra you."
His face grew darker, and he lowered his voice: "I just didn’t expect them to act so urgently, or rather, so brazenly."
"It likely has to do with your outstanding performance and rapid promotion within the Disaster Managent Bureau."
"But this makes even more concerned. Before, when they hadn’t made a move, I was actually a bit anxious, because it’s hard to guard against what you can't see. But now that they’ve acted, they’ve blatantly ignored the rules of the Disaster Managent Bureau."
"Striking during soone else’s mission already crosses the bottom line. The Disaster Managent Bureau is indeed a ss, but interfering in others’ missions is the greatest taboo!"
"If they cross the bottom line the first ti, then what about next ti? Will they just go as far as to kill?"
"Now that you’re about to be promoted to Investigator, you’ll indeed be much safer in the city. But in the future, will you never go outside the city again?"
"That’s why, I must get to the bottom of this."
"......"
Looking at Zhang Chiguo’s determined face, Han Su suddenly felt a bit worried.
Actually, whether or not he would go outside the city was still uncertain. Deep down, he was rather hoping to try summoning the Phantom Truck.
But at this mont, he recalled the warning Song Chu‑shi had given him.
If this intrusion ca from that monster, then it would be a being that even Song Chu‑shi was wary of.
Would Zhang Chiguo be in danger facing it?
With this thought, Han Su asked, "Uncle Zhang, what if, after your investigation, you find out that the other party is soone even you can’t afford to provoke?"
"......"
Faced with this question, Zhang Chiguo paused for a mont, then shook his head slightly and said, "I’m just a small figure. There are plenty of people I can’t provoke. But what does that have to do with whether or not I should continue doing my job?"
Han Su was montarily stunned and hesitated to speak.
Zhang Chiguo waved his hand and said, "I’ve actually already started the investigation and have a suspect. Don’t ask who it is."
"Of course, the person I suspect also surprised ."
"In fact, I didn’t think he would have any connection to you. The real backbone of the Disaster Managent Bureau includes only the Executors, Investigators, Independent Investigators, the relevant departnts, and those Legendary Investigators who are already half out of the Bureau."
"But those who possess Mysterious Power also include monsters imprisoned by the Disaster Managent Bureau, or entities under special contracts."
"The person I now suspect falls under one such special contract."
"Currently, he is in a special state. Originally, this state was supposed to be lifted within two days, but so accident has extended the duration."
"But I will submit an application as soon as possible, and once the special state is lifted, I’ll detain and question him imdiately."
"Also worth noting..."
Zhang Chiguo paused, then said to Han Su, "If it really was that entity who spied on you, then the one who protected you under its gaze is no ordinary figure."
"These mysterious organizations, although most of them remain neutral, and so are even tolerated by the Disaster Managent Bureau, still need to be approached with caution. Their beliefs and ideologies influence them, twisting them from within."
"......"
Han Su understood now—Zhang Chiguo also knew about the person who helped him during the mission.
As he thought about this, an image of soone wearing a cat-faced mask flashed in his mind. Yet he still felt puzzled:
‘The one who helped must have been Miss Wei Lan, right?’
‘Seems like she’s also a figure in the mysterious circle, and quite powerful at that!’
‘Back then, she was the trembling shadow locked up on the fifth floor during the kidnapping case, but after escaping that ordeal, she didn’t leave the mysterious circle?’
‘……’
These thoughts flashed quickly through his mind. Han Su didn’t say them out loud. He simply looked at Zhang Chiguo, smiled, and said:
"Uncle Zhang, the Disaster Managent Bureau does need to be cleaned up. But you should be careful."
Zhang Chiguo’s expression shifted slightly. Just as he was about to speak, Han Su smiled again and said, "I really don’t want to encounter things like this, but I’m just too busy. I have my own matters to attend to and don’t want to waste ti playing power gas with them, so I’ll have to rely on you."
"But more importantly, I don’t want you to get hurt. I might not have ti to help you."
Zhang Chiguo originally wanted to talk to Han Su about survival in the Disaster Managent Bureau and the risks Han Su had taken during the Phantom Truck case. But when he looked into Han Su’s eyes, the words died in his throat.
He looked too exhausted.
Zhang Chiguo didn’t understand why soone as young as Han Su could look so worn out.
But it made him drop his inquiries entirely. With a soft sigh, he patted Han Su’s shoulder and said, "The Investigator License will soon be in your hands. Your authority and clearance level will also be elevated."
"Besides, you don’t have the ti, but I do."
"I’m not dealing with that monster because of you—it’s part of my job."
Han Su was stunned for a mont, then nodded, picked up his suitcase, and prepared to leave. But Zhang Chiguo suddenly called out to him again: "Han, get so rest. You’ve already resolved the Phantom Truck."
"That matter..."
"We still have ti."
"Don’t push yourself too hard."
"......"
Han Su paused in surprise, turned back to look at Zhang Chiguo, and nodded. "Got it, Uncle Zhang."
But in his heart, he sighed: The machine keeps ticking, how could I rest?
He walked out with the suitcase, not expecting to hear soone call his na again at the entrance of the base:
"Han Su."
Han Su frowned and turned around, only to see an unexpected person—Red Trench Coat.
She was still wearing her iconic red trench coat, with flawless makeup and those exaggerated high-heeled riding boots.
She forced a smile on her face. "Teacher Li, is there sothing you need?"
Within the Disaster Managent Bureau, her codena was Red Trench Coat, but her surna was Li. Miss Crow was her niece, but carried the surna Dong. Han Su didn’t understand the connection.
He had already spoken frankly with Miss Crow and expected Red Trench Coat to co looking for him. There was no need to be overly polite, but since she had trained him, it was appropriate to show so courtesy.
"Perhaps I should congratulate you—for resolving the Phantom Truck and obtaining your Investigator License at near-record speed?"
Red Trench Coat slowly walked over with a faint smile. "That said, I had thought you’d ask for help, and I was even ready to assist you."
"Didn’t you say not to call unless I was ready to accept your terms?"
Han Su smiled politely. "I’m not used to promising anyone anything in advance, so I didn’t make the call."
"We bear you no ill will."
Feeling the distance in Han Su’s tone, Red Trench Coat’s expression grew solemn. "In the Phantom Truck case, we were prepared to give you full support."
"We even had suitable plans made and enough people selected before you even asked."
"In fact..."
She paused, then looked Han Su straight in the eyes. "We originally intended to present this Investigator License to you as a gift."
Han Su stirred slightly at her words and looked up. "And then?"
Red Trench Coat continued slowly, "Then, after you beca an Investigator, we’d introduce you to soone."
"He would help you get familiar with this circle, teach you how to survive here, maybe even train you himself..."
"Of course, on the condition that you accept his terms."
"......"
Han Su asked, "What terms?"
Red Trench Coat spoke slowly, "After your promotion to Investigator, focus on improving yourself and completing the Disaster Managent Bureau’s tasks..."
"But don’t bring up certain settled matters again!"
Han Su’s heart suddenly skipped a beat when he heard this. He lifted his head coldly, his tone hardening.
"Why?"
Red Trench Coat sighed and shook her head gently. "So matters are complicated and not sothing that can be explained in a few words. I have to admit, trying to make you agree before you faced the Phantom Truck was my mistake."
"But now that you have the Investigator License, you’ve only taken the first step. There’s still much for you to learn, and what we promised you..."
She seed to be choosing her words, preparing to offer enticing conditions, but Han Su abruptly interrupted her: "Can you not waste my ti?"
Red Trench Coat was stunned, her expression darkening. "What did you say?"
"I said, can you not waste my ti?"
Han Su stared her in the eyes. "Teacher Li, you’re a busy person. I have things to do too."
"I appreciate your ti spent training in Mysterious Power, but that doesn’t an I have the patience to play house with you here."
"I don’t know who this person you’re talking about is, nor what he’s planning. If he wants to et , he can co find himself!"
"If he has conditions, then he should tell in person and explain the reason for them."
"Don’t waste everyone’s ti. And don’t force your half-mad niece into surveillance tasks she’s clearly unfit for!"
He took a step back and said seriously, "Goodbye!"
With that, he turned and walked swiftly toward the base entrance, leaving Red Trench Coat standing there, her expression alternating between blue and red, looking extrely unpleasant.
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