"Time is limited, so I will get straight to the point. Mr. Karumen's 'propaganda' this time, is he ready to go to war with the garrison? ”

Lloyd got the right to ask and immediately got straight to the point.

It's just that this "mountain" saw it a little too quickly. You Tatsumi was stunned, he didn't expect a rational person like Lloyd to be so direct.

But if you think about it, it's best too. Karum Haas has caused countless turmoil in various countries, and must have accumulated a lot of verbal skills to go around in circles with others. If you hit the side, I'm afraid you won't be able to ask anything. It's better to cut to the point so directly.

Karumon brought the golden cup in his hand to his mouth and gulped down. It wasn't until he drank the cold juice inside that he wiped his mouth with the back of his broad hand and grinned his fat lips.

"Something cold, sure enough, you have to drink it while it's still cold."

Carrumen Haas sighed in a strange place.

You touched his chin and asked provocatively, "Do you mean, 'After preparing for such a long time, it is only right to do it all at once?'" ”

Karumen was stunned for a moment, and then thought that he was interpreting his casual emotion just now as an answer, and couldn't help but laugh and said, "Interesting! What an interesting interpretation! Otherwise, you should come to us, the Propaganda Department is just short of people, and if you come, it will be trivial to open 80,000 or 90,000 meters a month for you. ”

"Please don't poach my colleague in front of me......" Lloyd's tone was a little dissatisfied, and he found that this guy Yu Tatsumi was really popular, as if more than one department had poached people. Whether it's the Guerrilla Association, or the Rainbow Troupe...... Now even the Karuman consortium is like this.

"Aha, I'm sorry Captain-kun, but if you're interested, you can also join the Karumon Consortium in all of them, the salary is preferential, and the weapons are up to you. Those two little sisters are from the Epstein Foundation, right? If you come to our development department, you will ...... too."

"Okay, boss, don't patronize and poach people, you haven't answered people's questions yet."

Surprisingly, the person who interrupted Karumen's conversation was Lancet, a grinning man who liked to tell bad jokes, and was unexpectedly speaking to the support department. Karuman shrugged, a smell of regret shivering from his wide back.

"Okay. Really, so did the investigator just now, and the current person is really impatient. We, the Karumun Foundation, are "partners in justice" for the sake of the autonomous prefecture! What kind of wolf-shaped monster, our Karumon Consortium will help you solve it. All the surrounding demonic beasts were swept away. Of course, we will hand over all the captured sparkles to the government, and this time, we are outright 'good people'. ”

No matter how evil Karumen's smile looks, he is a vicious-looking person, and he has been dealing with weapons all year round, and his body is inevitably wrapped with a fierce aura. The bald, vicious face, combined with his intended smile, is like a villain in a novel's illustration - and the kind of unrepentant, inexplicable villain who wants to destroy the world.

"Don't talk nonsense, even if I believe that Warcraft can talk about people...... No one will believe you. ”

Randy retorted sarcastically, and suddenly thought of the new resident of the Support Section, the god wolf Zet, and almost wanted to change his tune.

Isn't there a monster that can speak human words, isn't there one in the support department...... However, Zeite is a "divine wolf", not a "Warcraft", and Zeite is not able to speak human words, but can communicate with Theo, which does not count. Well, Randy reached a conclusion in his heart, and only then did he finish his words with confidence.

"Hmph, rest assured. This time, we really weren't prepared for what the autonomous prefecture was going to do -- of course, I mean 'originally intended'. Just defense, self-defense, counterattack, or something, what a good term. ”

Karuman said, clutching his stomach and laughing as if poked by his own words.

Lloyd stared silently at Karumen's menacing face, not knowing what he was thinking.

Seeing that they were no longer talking, Karumen asked, "Are you alright?" No problem, I'm ready to ......."

"No, there's one more question. Can you tell us why this Monster Cleanup campaign allows civilians to participate? ”

Again, Lloyd asked his concern.

"Good question!"

Karumon slapped his hands as he spoke, making a loud snap that startled Hexu.

"The weapons of our Karuman consortium have the following characteristics: they are easy to use, simple to operate, and powerful. Even ordinary people who have not undergone combat training can become powerful fighters in a short period of time, and I made an exception to allow ordinary people to participate in this trait because I thought that it should be 'promoted'. As for security, civilians will fight under the protection of the Karumun Consortium combatants, and we will certainly be responsible for their safety. That would make the reputation of our Karuman consortium better, right? I, but I really want to be good! ――That's right, everyone in the Support Division, if you don't feel at ease, welcome to join our team! Anyone who wants to protect Crossbell, we at the Karumon Consortium will provide weapons. ”

"Moreover, this time, sister, I'm just going to make a column for this Warcraft Cleanup Campaign!"

Grace added with a smile, winking at Lloyd playfully.

"Hahaha, I'm looking forward to Grace's reporter's report. Please don't feel any burden, and write as much as you like. Karuman chuckled. He said before that he wanted to have a good reputation, and even he didn't believe it. Fame? It doesn't matter if it's good or bad. The focus was on popularity, and he didn't care whether Grace was writing about how enthusiastic Karuman was to help the Autonomous State, or whether he was focusing on Karumen's conspiracy or worrying about the weapons of the Karuman consortium.

All he needed was to let all the forces in the autonomous prefecture know that the weapons of the Karumun Consortium were high-performance, easy to operate, and could enhance their combat effectiveness in a short period of time.

"Still have questions?"

Karuman asked, but all he got was silence.

At this point, it's useless to ask anything. It's just that Lloyd and Yu Tatsumi both began to think about whether they should participate in the Karumon Foundation's Warcraft Eradication Activity.

"No problem? Then we'll go to the East Gate first, it's almost time for the battle to start - if you want to join, feel free to join. ”

With a hearty laugh, Carrumen Haas left with Vincent and Grace in a big grin, completely unconcerned that the Support Section was still indoors.

The support section, which looked at each other, was embarrassed to continue to disturb the owner after he left, and quickly left the fortress-like shop of the Karumon Arms Chamber of Commerce.

"Guys from the Support Division."

As soon as they walked out of the door, they heard a calm voice stop them. Lloyd followed the sound and saw that it was the green-haired investigator from before. Lloyd was about to speak, but was interrupted by the investigator: "This is not the place to speak. ”

Following the green-haired investigator around the alley, a small clearing was made in the old masonry walls. It's sparsely populated, secluded and not too cramped, and it's still a decent place to talk.

Lloyd made a mental note - he was really going to talk to the investigator at the door of the Karumon consortium, and it was too unwise to think about it.

"I'm the Investigator of the Search Division 1, Alex Dudley."

The green-haired inquisitor pushed down his glasses and introduced himself.

"Special Mission Support Section, Lloyd Bannings."

"Together, Ellie McDowell."

"Randy Orlando."

"Theo Prato."

"Lotus, Heather."

"Well, the butler of the Support Division, Yuki Tatsumi."

A few people briefly introduced themselves, and Dudley Investigator glanced at Yuu Tatsumi with an unkind look, but did not ask any questions. He knew that now was the time to race against the clock and not to waste time on personal matters.

"Although strange people went in, forget it. You guys are investigating the movements of the Karuman consortium. ”

Dudley pushed down his glasses, and an oppressive force was formed. This is the temperament that only those who have been in the position of a superior and commander all the year round will have, and people can't help but identify with him and follow him. In layman's terms, it's leadership.

"This ...... Yes. ”

Lloyd hesitated for a moment, then decisively admitted.

I'm afraid it's useless to prevaricate, it will only make the other party unhappy. For an investigator like Dudley, if it weren't for a well-planned hoax, he would have seen through it at a glance. Lloyd couldn't help but recall that when they first met, Dudley had seen through the support section with just a face.

That kind of terrifying insight was gradually cultivated during countless intellectual encounters with major criminals, and it is also incomparable to Lloyd now.

"Give it up. That's not something you newcomers can do. ”

Dudley said calmly. There was unmistakable majesty in his calm eyes, and he had more say in this internationally renowned war madman than anyone else in Cross Bell.

"Hey, we all know what they're going to do, and they want us to stop?"

Randy asked aggressively, he couldn't swallow this breath. The other party's repeated provocations made Randy go crazy. If the person on the other side was not Dudley, but someone from the Karuman Consortium, Randy would definitely have to cut it down with an axe if he dared to say such a thing.

"It's an order. All cases involving international criminal groups are the responsibility of the Investigation Section. Orlando, please be clear about this. ”

Dudley was stern in his words, and he firmly classified the Karuman consortium as an "international criminal gang". Seeing him so formal, Randy felt a little uncomfortable, as if he was deliberately obstructing official business.

"And even if a newcomer like you intervenes, nothing will change. I repeat, this is not something that newcomers can meddle in. ”

Inspector Dudley's words are not unreasonable, but in the face of the Karuman Foundation, the support section is not enough. Even if it is a coalition with the guerrilla association, not to mention the extent to which this alliance can be "linked", even if all the guerrilla associations join the support section, the strength is still insufficient.

In dealing with such grave crimes, whether they want to admit it or not, numbers are necessary. The Search Section 1 is different from the Support Section, they are the best elites in the Police Headquarters, and neither the individual strength nor the number of the Support Section can be compared. In addition, as a major crime prevention department, the Investigation Division 1 has a good interaction with various agencies of the police department, unlike the Support Division, which may not even look at other departments if they ask for help.

Most importantly, the Investigation Section acts on behalf of the police department, that is, on behalf of the autonomous regional government. Unlike the Support Section, which acts on behalf of the citizens, they have a legitimate reason and power to interfere with the Karumun Foundation, and the Karuman Foundation will also sell their face.

Seeing that Lloyd was still a little unwilling, Dudley lightly threw a bombshell: "I have just reported to my superiors, and the order from the headquarters should be sent to Chief Sergei." Matters related to the Karuman Consortium were left to the Investigation Division. Go back and pacify the citizens. ”

Dudley finished speaking, regardless of whether the Support Section agreed or not, and left on his own, taking out Anigma and dialing the communication as he walked, as if discussing the layout.

"Damn! How can it be just like that. ”

Randy's cheeks twitched, wouldn't it be the same as a lost dog to go back like this?

"No way, we are police, if there is an order from our superiors, we can only obey it."

Lloyd sighed and pulled out Anigema.

"What? Who do you want to contact? ”

Randy asked, a little curious, maybe Lloyd had thought of someone who could help the Support Section open up the status quo? Although the odds are slim, Randy is really unwilling to give up hope.

"Contact Mr. Michel...... Tell them that our Support Section may not be able to move. ”

Lloyd uttered a dry sentence with a bitter mouth. Randy was also speechless, what else could he do? Do you want to be angry with Lloyd? Again, that's not his problem.

"What are you talking about, Lloyd?"

Ellie's voice rose a notch, her brow furrowed angrily, her clean emerald green pupils spewing out of a scorching green flame. "Didn't you say before that you would break the [barrier] on your own, as long as everyone works together, there is nothing that can't be done, right? Why give up now! Could it be that the previous rhetoric was just a joke? ”

"I ......"

Lloyd struggled to speak. How could he give up with peace of mind? I've worked hard to this extent. It's just that, with all the possibilities combined, Lloyd couldn't think of a feasible solution. As a police officer, even the police headquarters ordered them to withdraw from the investigation, what else can they do?

"Hey, what's wrong with you, Miss?" Randy was taken aback, not expecting that Miss Ellie, who seemed to be the most knowledgeable, would be the first to lose her mind. "It's not Lloyd's fault that today's incident is over, the General Administration has given orders, and we little policemen can't do anything about it, right?"

Ellie sighed, only then did she notice her situation, and quickly lowered her head and apologized: "I'm sorry, I was too impulsive." ”

Lloyd tried to comfort her, but couldn't say anything.

A layer of gloom gradually appeared on the faces of the people in the support department, and they were particularly dazzling under the clear sky.