Chapter 209

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Chapter 209: Biting the Tail

"Prime Minister Capesh, the interrogation result is out."

"Good job."

"No, it’s not hard!"

"…Go ahead."

Serve the people!

Sasha sat in the office of the Knight’s Order, took a sip of coffee, and complained, "How many years has it been? Can’t the Knight’s Order change its slogan?"

"It was set by the mentor, is there anything wrong with it?" asked an officer, dressed in the deep blue uniform of the Alliance, with cat ears on her head and a black and white patterned tail wrapped around her waist, clearly a member of the feline Leopard Tribe.

The Police Academy is very fond of enrolling and training feline and canine humanoid beings because their tracking abilities and patience far surpass those of other races. They can exhibit remarkably stable abilities in complex cases requiring large-scale investigations and searches. Who can resist the combination of humans and police dogs?

And they’re so adorable, so fluffy, it’s hard to resist the temptation to touch with both hands and indulge in their cuteness.

Several cases of harassment within the police station were due to the excessive affection of an officer in a department towards the feline and canine species.

"All I know is that it’s his personal twisted hobby," Sasha rolled her eyes. "The previous slogan was ‘For the Alliance,’ and the next one can be ‘For the Tribe.’"

"Ahahaha, the mentor is indeed a humorous person."

"You try taking off that halo around him, if he appears in front of you, you’ll want to kick him."

"Ahem… You two, still talking on official matters," the Knight Commander coughed. "Get to the point."

"According to the results of the investigation and questioning, the truth has been revealed. The report is here. That Professor Bello is indeed a unlucky person being manipulated," the Blood Noble crossed her legs and tapped the files on the desk with her fingers. "All the conclusions from the current investigation point to Professor Gamira in the Tulip Academy."

"Hmm, that’s a valid conclusion," nodded the leopard-like police officer.

"Do you have any further doubts?"

"It’s not that I have doubts, but this case is actually quite significant," the leopard-like police officer’s ears twitched and she turned around, attracting the attention of seventy percent of the discussion room with this small movement. She rubbed her chin. "Based on my experience, just investigating and collecting evidence, conducting interviews and inspections, and dealing with the smoke bomb set up by the culprit, it would take at least a week, and there’s no guarantee of success."

The Knight Commander was a sturdy middle-aged man who crossed his arms. "Our Knight’s Order has carried out numerous joint investigations and collaborations. If such malicious incidents continue to occur one after another, it’s indeed difficult to eradicate. It’s not the same as dealing with sorcerers; we can’t find their bases or patterns of action."

"I understand," Sasha said, "You mean the progress is too fast."

"Not only was it fast, it was also too easy," the officer shrugged. "The perpetrator had planned everything so carefully, but within a short span of one day, everything went haywire, just like a bank robber who designs an elaborate robbery scheme but ends up tripping on the stairs and getting crushed by a passing water truck after completing the robbery."

"That metaphor is quite accurate."

"This happened just last month in the robbery case at Jishanluo."

"Uh, this kind of thing happens too?"

"Yes, it’s too coincidental, just like this time, the mastermind suddenly getting arrested and then suddenly dying."

"Police Officer Leopard loosened the tail wrapped around his slender waist and then flexibly slapped it on the desk. Ninety percent of the gaze was attracted to the gray-white large tail and only then noticed where the tail had landed."

"Judy Selvicer, all of these are closely related to her."

"I’m really curious about how she managed to do it."

"No matter how you look at it, she seems like an ordinary student who was manipulated and deceived, but not only did she uncover Gamira’s true identity, she also found his hiding place."

"I took a glimpse into the ancient abyss as well when I followed the team, and it was deep, full of seven levels."

"She walked back from the bottom of the abyss, although covered in wounds, but the fact that she came back alive is quite unbelievable."

"There’s no way to explain this, right?"

"She even set fire to the bottom level! Now the forensic department has to work overtime… I went to take a look, there was a high-level demon’s corpse."

"How did she come back alive?"

The officer furrowed his brows, unable to figure it out despite pondering.

He casually grabbed his own tail and took a bite.

The others shifted their satisfied gaze away; indeed, Snow Leopard should bite his tail, it’s so stress-relieving to watch.

"Where is Judy Selvicer?"

"She’s in the hospital, her injuries weren’t light; it’s a miracle that she managed to walk out alive. Both her body and mind are exhausted. She collapsed on the street and was taken to the hospital… Moreover, prior to that, it was around noon on the same day, she had a duel with a freshman in the arena."

"Third-year bullying a first-year, no wonder Selvicer has such a bad reputation."

"The result was a devastating defeat for Selvicer."

"Hmm…?" The captain of the knights was stunned. "Are you serious?"

"Absolutely true."

"But this Selvicer pierced through seven levels of the abyss and even killed a high-level demon, all while in a heavily injured state?"

"Yes."

"Are university students nowadays all monsters? Back when I was in college, I could barely fight against a goose from a farm," the captain of the knights sighed.

"Actually, it’s not that bad. Maybe it’s just the new generation," the officer responded dismissively. "When I was in college, I once fell from a 50-meter high cliff and was hit by a several-ton truck, but nothing happened to me."

"Well… you can’t generalize the physical constitution of individuals. Snow Leopard, in particular, isn’t afraid of falling, right?"

"Let’s get back to the case, is there anything else that needs to be added?"

The case discussion concluded, everyone dispersed to continue compiling the case files, preparing for the next step.

“Police Officer Linda," Sasha spoke up to stop Snow Leopard.

“Your Excellency, the Blood Noble, is there anything else?"

“I feel like you have something on your mind that you haven’t said. Is there something else worth noting?"

“Impressive, the Blood Noble. It seems the observation skills of the older generation cannot be deceived. Such keen insight…"

“Get to the point."

“Alright, it’s not something intentionally kept hidden. Do you remember the robbery case I mentioned before?"

“The unfortunate guy who was killed by a sprinkler truck outside, what happened with that case?"

“There were developments. The case was initially closed, but later, an officer noticed something unusual. After over two weeks of private investigation, they discovered an inconspicuous factor related to the robbery. It turns out that there were three Holy Domain mages hiding near the small bank."

“Huh? Three, Holy Domain?" Sasha was taken aback. "In a suburban bank?"

“It seems like a coincidence. One of the Holy Domain mages was there to withdraw money while writing a travelogue. The other Holy Domain mage, who concealed their identity, was on a honeymoon trip with their spouse and happened to be checking the area. As for the last Holy Domain mage, their house is across the street from the bank, and they own a cake shop."

“So, the death of the robber… wasn’t accidental?" Sasha asked. "You suspect that the simultaneous actions of the three Holy Domain mages resulted in this series of unexpected outcomes, leading to his demise?"

“The officer conducted follow-up visits, and all three Holy Domain mages claimed they didn’t intervene because they were passing by as ordinary individuals," Linda continued. "Due to the lack of evidence, the officer’s investigation ended there."

"Now, here comes my speculation. The first possibility is that the three Holy Domain mages unintentionally caused this unexpected outcome by joining forces, resulting in the unfortunate robber’s death. The second possibility is a bit conspiratorial. I assume these three Holy Domain mages have secretly been in contact, and their arrival here may not be a mere coincidence. Who knows, maybe they had a hidden purpose? In fact, although the robber died, the method they used to transfer the wealth involves a rare spatial item. As of now, not all of the stolen items have been recovered. What if… and I say ‘what if’… the robber’s death wasn’t accidental but planned?"

Linda’s words plunged Sasha into deep thought.

“So, you think Judy Selvicer is the sprinkler truck, and behind her is an invisible Holy Domain mage."

“Linda wagged her tail. "That’s unclear. After all, there is no evidence. Even if evidence is found to support the existence of someone behind her, it would be difficult to determine whether they are acting in good faith or with malicious intent."

“Sasha nodded. "Indeed, that is indeed a problem."

By looking at the handwriting, it’s clear that it’s not the Holy Domain Mage’s handwriting. The Holy Domain probably can’t do this." Linda said, "If it’s a legend, or some ancient… I’ve thought about it, but I better not trouble myself."

Sasha crossed her arms and said, "Are you trying to pass the problem to me?"

"You’re the Governor, aren’t you? Those who are capable should take on more, and besides, I didn’t want to mention it earlier, but didn’t you ask me?"

"Slick talk."

"Whimper~" Linda’s ears twitched again. "That’s all for now, I will take my leave, Your Excellency, the Governor."

Sasha left the Knights directly, she should go and meet Judy.

At the moment she walked out of the gate, she paused and looked up. Ahead was a sea of red moonlight.

"Tsk…"

She realized that it was already December.