Kiana and the Captain's Bizarre Adventure

Chapter 347 Wishing the Territory of Extinction a Happy 01st Anniversary

A few days later, ever since she brought the prototype out of the hole, Grace had been trying to repair it and extract its contents.

Finally, useful intelligence was extracted from it, and at the press conference held by Baizhi Heavy Industry today, Hols was officially exonerated.

However, given that the Demon Slayer and the organization behind it, the Praise Society, are not easily known to ordinary people, the captain, who was the representative of the Anti-Air Section 6, deliberately obscured the relevant clues at the press conference.

The remains of the demon were retrieved by Yae Sakura and the police that same day and handed over to Otto for research. After all, it was safer to leave such a monster as the demon in the hands of one's own people.

Upon receiving the demon, Otto immediately began his research and soon made a discovery. However, this discovery did not match the information he had previously gathered, which greatly piqued Otto's research interest.

Therefore, Otto did not directly disclose his data but continued his research behind closed doors. It is unknown why the news that the demon was sent to Otto spread like wildfire. In the past few days, Kallen has secretly dealt with many suspected members of the Praise Society.

Although Kallen understands that Otto is no longer the frail and sickly man who could only hide behind her, she still doesn't want to entrust Otto with combat-related matters, mainly because she's afraid he'll capture those people and conduct human experiments.

Otto responded that Karen's concerns were completely unnecessary, as he had no intention of ever conducting human experiments.

Although the etheric energy in the void was an energy he didn't understand at all, and the etheric resistance in the human body of this world both piqued Otto's curiosity, he had long ago promised Karen that he would no longer conduct these human experiments.

Therefore, even though Otto was very curious, he only collected relevant data by helping the soldiers check the ether erosion. The ether energy was obtained directly from the ether crystals inside the zero void for research.

It must be said that since the independent investigation team led by Fahrenheit was formed, Otto's research on Void Zero has indeed progressed much faster.

However, Zhe didn't come to Scott's outpost today because their driver's licenses were about to expire.

Although Fairy and Ai-chan have already helped apply for the driver's license renewal on the police department's website, unfortunately, the police department currently only supports the person picking it up in person.

The Guangying Plaza had been very crowded recently, so the two decided to drive there to avoid the throngs. However, they forgot that the traffic at Guangying Plaza was also heavy, so what was supposed to be an easy choice turned into a journey of several kilometers.

By the time the two were almost at their destination, Rin was already panting heavily. So, as compensation, Tetsuya decided to grant Rin's wish of having a good meal, which she had been craving for the past few days. After receiving their new driver's licenses, they would find a restaurant in the Light and Shadow Plaza for dinner. Rin would decide what to eat, except for buffets, of course.

Upon hearing this good news, Ling instantly felt her backache and leg pain disappear, and immediately took out her phone to start looking for nearby restaurants.

Just then, Ling's phone started flickering. Confused, Ling first shook her phone and then muttered that the signal was bad. She held the phone up and moved forward to find a place with a good signal, completely unaware that an out-of-control car was speeding towards her from her left.

Just as Zhe's anxious voice drew Ling's attention back to her surroundings, the car had already arrived in front of her.

Just at this critical moment, a figure appeared from the side. Ling felt herself being pulled by a huge force, and then her body was enveloped by a pair of soft objects and quickly carried to the other side. At the same time, a girl with blue twin ponytails wearing a police uniform took out a stick and slammed it into the ground, forcing the out-of-control car to stop.

"Are you OK?"

A black-haired sheriff with red highlights asked Rin, who was still in shock and seemed a little dazed by the girl's concern.

Then, Rin, regaining her senses, looked at the somewhat familiar girl in front of her and subconsciously asked, "Have we met somewhere before?"

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The girl looked at Rin with a puzzled expression, trying hard to recall where she had seen Rin before. Rin then realized that she had said the wrong thing.

After all, Rin felt that the girl in front of her looked familiar because she had seen her in the images transmitted by H·D·D and Ies in the cave. Therefore, it was normal for the girl to be confused. Soon, Tetsuya, who was worried about Rin, ran over and helped Rin up from the girl's arms and then began to help her out of the predicament.

Because Zhe interrupted her, the girl in front of her simply gave up thinking. During their conversation with the two female sheriffs, Zhe and his companions learned the names of the two girls—Zhu Yuan and Qing Yi.

Upon learning that Zhe and Qingyi were going to the police station to renew their soon-to-expire driver's licenses, Zhu Yuan and Qingyi decided to go with them.

It's also a good opportunity to take statements from both of them. After all, Ling just went through a car accident, and the investigation revealed that the car was a self-driving smart car, which is related to the recent frequent incidents of electronic products going out of control. Therefore, taking statements is necessary.

Several hours later, at the Guangying Branch of the Public Security Bureau, the brother and sister who had finished giving their statements and receiving their new driver's licenses were talking with Zhu Yuan and Qingyi in front of the office building.

"Zhu Yuan, Qingyi, thank you so much this afternoon. If you hadn't saved Ling, I can't even imagine what would have happened now..."

"No need to thank me. Protecting citizens is the duty of the police officer, and we also want to thank you for your cooperation. It took quite a bit of time to take your statements at the station," Zhu Yuan said with a smile.

"How is the driver who caused the accident?" Ling asked.

"Thank you for your concern. The driver only suffered some minor bumps and bruises, but he was quite frightened and has no memory of what happened before the accident," Qingyi replied. "But don't worry, as the old saying goes, 'When soldiers come, generals will block them; when water comes, earth will dam it,' the Public Security Bureau will always find a way to find out the truth."

"Gentlemen, it's getting late. Please head home now. If you recall any details related to the accident, please feel free to contact us."

After expressing his gratitude again, Zhe then said that if the two of them came to Liufen Street, they could visit their video store anytime.

"So you live on Sixth Street. It seems we'll meet again soon," said the woman in blue.

"Hmm? What do you mean?" Zhe asked.

"Senior, wait a minute—your vague wording might cause the citizens to misunderstand and get you into trouble!" Zhu Yuan reminded her from the side. "Excuse me, regarding what you just said, could you please take a look at this?"

As she spoke, Zhu Yuan handed the two of them a promotional poster, which read—

"Questionnaire for the [Public Security Patrol Publicity Month] activity?" Zhe repeated the title above.

"Actually, Qingyi and I were ordered by our superiors to be temporarily stationed at Guangying Branch to prepare for this event," Zhu Yuan explained. "Soon, we will be holding a large-scale safety knowledge lecture for the public here. In order to get more people involved in the lecture, my colleague and I will be visiting the nearby neighborhoods to distribute questionnaires."

"I see, welcome!" Ling said happily.

"Thank you. Please keep this questionnaire for now. If you are interested in participating in the event, please fill it out and give it to us when we arrive at Sixth Street."

"Until the time comes, store managers."

Just as the two were about to leave, Kiana's voice rang out from in front of the police station's office building.

"Rin, Tetsu! It really is you two! When I saw you two inside just now, I thought I was seeing things."

The four turned around at the sound and saw Kiana waving her right hand at them. The people behind her immediately made Zhu Yuan and Qingyi straighten up.

"Kiana! I didn't expect to see you here. Are you also here at the police station on business? And who are these people behind you...?"

Before the people behind Kiana could even begin to introduce themselves, Zhu Yuan spoke up first.

"Zhu Yuan, Executive Officer of the Public Security Bureau, greets the team leader, the director, and the deputy director!"

"Eh?"

Ling stared blankly at Zhu Yuan, then looked at the three people behind Kiana, whose already stiff bodies had become even stiffer.

If she remembered correctly, Zhu Yuan had previously mentioned that she belonged to the Criminal Investigation Special Task Force, and the team leader was undoubtedly the legendary Fu Hua from Wei Fei, possessing the strength of a Void Hunter. It was said that her strength far surpassed that of ordinary Void Hunters, and that she was only rated as a Void Hunter because that was the highest rating available.

Needless to say, the director is Kiana's older sister and the current head of the Kaslana family, Bianca Durandal Atagina Kaslana. As for the deputy director, she is Durandal's adjutant and also the woman who manages the Kaslana family on Durandal's behalf—Rita Losweiser.

Like Fu Hua, these two are also powerful figures at the Void Hunter level. It can be said that these four, including Kiana, are not people Phaethon can even mess with. Moreover, it is rumored that the strength of Fu Hua, Durandal, and Kiana is far beyond what can be described as a Void Hunter level. Considering the strength Kiana displayed in the Void not long ago, Ling doesn't think this rumor is false at all.

Fortunately, remembering that the siblings had recently established a cooperative relationship with Kiana, and trusting Kiana and Kaslana behind her, Rin gradually relaxed.

However, the four people present noticed her momentary stiffness, but there was no need to worry about it. Fu Hua first told Zhu Yuan and Qing Yi not to be so reserved, and then picked up the promotional poster to look at it.

Although the poster's theme was a survey for the "[Security Patrol Publicity Month]" activity, the person in the picture was Bollinger, which made Fu Hua frown slightly.

Of course, it's not that Fu Hua dislikes Bollinger. As one of the most well-regarded sheriffs among the citizens recently, it's not unacceptable for him to be the representative figure on the promotional poster. But if she really had to say, Fu Hua would prefer that the person on the poster be Zhu Yuan.

After all, Zhu Yuan is not only a perennial winner of the title of the most outstanding police officer, but also a rare policewoman whose upright character makes her the best choice to be the publicity ambassador for the Public Security Bureau.

However, Zhu Yuan preferred to be a security officer present at the scene rather than a publicity ambassador. It is said that no matter how hard Zhu Yuan tried in the early stages of filming the promotional video, she could not satisfy the director. In the end, it was only after an unexpected accident that Zhu Yuan got into working mode and the director followed behind to record the scene that the desired effect was achieved.

The good news is that Zhu Yuan is indeed a good sheriff; the bad news is that she can't be a good sheriff and a qualified publicity ambassador at the same time.

As a result, the Public Security Bureau had no choice but to cancel Zhu Yuan's subsequent publicity work and revert to having the Public Security Bureau's mascot, Chief Miaoji, continue to be in charge of the publicity work.

However, Fu Hua does have some issues with Bollinger, mainly because Bollinger has recently shifted his focus to the mayoral election, which is why he has started appearing on television more frequently. Even this large-scale security speech was proposed by him to garner votes.

This is why Fu Hua frowned. However, everyone has their own ambitions. Since Bollinger's ambition is no longer to be a sheriff, then let him go. However, regardless of whether he succeeds or fails in this election, Bollinger's status within the Sheriff's Department will likely be significantly reduced.

Thinking of this, Fu Hua first sighed and then put the promotional poster back. At the same time, the brother and sister also learned from Kiana the purpose of their appearance here.

In short, Kiana's purpose this time was to conclude the handover mission of the sacrificial spirits. After completing the final procedures, Kiana took the opportunity to invite Durandal and the others to have a long-awaited get-together. However, she unexpectedly ran into Zhe, Ling, Zhu Yuan, Qingyi, and others at the door.

After learning about the siblings' situation, Kiana promptly extended an invitation, and Zhu Yuan and Qingyi were no exception.

Although Zhu Yuan said that she still had work to finish, it was strictly speaking already after get off work hours. Zhu Yuan and Qingyi had already handed over their work. Unless there was an emergency, the two of them were already off work. Going back to work at this time would be considered overtime.

Kiana responded that if Zhu Yuan wanted to continue working normally tomorrow, she should obediently go to the dinner party with them.

After all, Zhu Yuan was a well-known workaholic; if annual leave were included, she could take a whole year off. Yulan Dale had long objected to this situation and had repeatedly hinted that Zhu Yuan shouldn't work so hard and should use up her accumulated vacation days to spend more time with her family.

Zhu Yuan didn't listen to a word Kiana said. This time, Kiana brought up Durandal again and seemed to want to force Zhu Yuan to take leave. Realizing this, Zhu Yuan had no choice but to obediently go along, no matter how unwilling she was. On the other hand, Qingyi immediately agreed when she heard that there was food to mooch.

So, to thank Kiana for her generosity and Zhu Yuan and the other two for saving their lives, the brother and sister took the promotional posters back to Six Points Street after dinner and began helping to visit the streets.

However, the gains along the way have not been pleasant...