Mage Veigar

Chapter 267 Taking Advantage of the Situation
Just got off the magic airship.

Veigar found that the law enforcement team had surrounded the place and he was in the center of the storm.

Why target him?

First of all, he and Yiluo had been wearing casual clothes since they boarded the airship.

Secondly, of course, the other party learned from the confessions of the onlookers that Vega was one of the participants in the whole incident. He not only killed people and set fires, but also destroyed the public property of the empire. Of course, the latter is obviously more important than the former.

Dahl, the law enforcement captain in charge of the incident, stepped forward.

He was obviously relieved when he saw that Vega and Iroh did not resist. It didn't matter how many people died in this incident. The empire had not been peaceful recently anyway, and murders happened from time to time.

What really concerned him was the damage to the magic airship.

You know, the magic airship is extremely expensive to build. If the main culprit who destroyed public property is not caught this time, then the blame will fall on his head. Although he will not be asked to pay compensation, he will inevitably be charged with dereliction of duty.

As for whether this matter is right or wrong, the law enforcement team doesn't care at all.

Regardless of whether Vega is the perpetrator or the victim, he just wants to find someone to take the blame. As for serving the people, finding out the truth and giving justice to the victim... to hell with that.

"You two, please come with me."

Law enforcement captain Dal stared at Ilo. Although from the testimonies of the onlookers it seemed that Vega was the main culprit, he obviously did not want to think that a child could be very capable. Besides, why should he find a child to take the blame?
Even he himself would not believe such a thing, let alone his superiors and the public.

Being stared at by the law enforcement captain Dal, Ilo of course glared back without giving in. Before entering the military academy, he was already a battalion-level officer. Both in terms of power and position, he was higher than the so-called law enforcement captain.

Not to mention today.

He graduated from the Imperial Central Military Academy and was also the chief adjutant of a general. Moreover, his "backer" was standing next to him. At this time, even if the person opposite him was the Director of the General Law Enforcement Administration, he could still speak with his back straight.

So Yiluo also took a step forward.

He responded pointedly: "Captain, I am very sorry, but we cannot accept your arrest."

Just as Dal was about to draw his sword, Ilo took out his officer's certificate first.

He said condescendingly, "I am affiliated with the Independent Brigade of the Seventh Army of the Empire. According to the Imperial Regulations, the Law Enforcement Bureau has no right to arrest regular soldiers and officers above the rank of military officer. Of course, I will cooperate and leave my ID number."

After checking the ID number, Dal was a little dumbfounded.

He really didn't expect that one of the participants in this incident was actually a military man, but he was relieved because of this. As long as the matter involved the military, he could report it truthfully, and the blame would never fall on him.

"Sorry, sorry, you can go now."

Law enforcement captain Dahl's brows relaxed, he chuckled and walked behind him: "Closing up, closing up, recorder, make a good record, report this matter to the General Administration truthfully, let the people of the General Administration have a war of words with the Ministry of Commerce."

"Sir, please wait."

But at this moment, Vega, who had been silent all the time, suddenly spoke and called out to the law enforcement captain.

"Excuse me, little friend, is there anything else I can help you with?"

Dal turned around when he heard the voice. He thought Vega was Ilo's relative, so his tone was quite friendly.

However, Vega's next move made Dal's brain freeze.

Vega took out his officer's certificate and said, "Captain, I was assassinated by unknown people on the magic airship. Now I need your help. Please protect my safety for the sake of our common service to the empire." "Brigadier General?" Dal made a sharp voice like a drake.

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Following the law enforcement team on the way to the law enforcement bureau.

Iroh walked beside Vega and whispered, "General, I don't understand why we should waste time going to the Law Enforcement Bureau. Shouldn't we report to Erkia City as the most urgent task?"

"Why not use the free bodyguards?" Vega laughed.

Iroh opened his mouth to say something, but still said nothing.

Vega, of course, noticed the action and said, “Lieutenant, it’s alright. I won’t blame you.”

"IMHO."

After hearing what Vega said, Lieutenant Iroh couldn't help but say, "With the efficiency of the Enforcement Bureau, it will take at least a week to arrange for someone to protect you to Elkia. And it's not that I underestimate the strength of the Enforcement Bureau. To be honest, I don't think they have the ability to protect your safety. Wasting time like this will only give the enemy a chance to organize a second assassination."

"Lieutenant, you are absolutely right, but——"

Vega's eyes were filled with murderous intent. "There's a saying in my hometown that goes 'A thief can steal for a thousand days, but you can never be on guard against thieves for a thousand days.' The enemy is in the dark, and I am in the light. No one can guarantee that this venomous snake will take advantage of my unpreparedness and attack me again one day."

"what do you mean……"

"As you think."

Vega smiled extremely brightly. “If this matter was tampered by someone within the military, even if it was reported to the military, it would probably be left unresolved. But if the law enforcement team is dragged into this, hehehe.”

The curve of Vega's lips became higher and higher.

To be honest, Vega didn't believe that the other party would give up organizing the second assassination, because judging from the enemy's attitude, it was obvious that they were afraid that he would set foot on the territory of Erkia. So the journey from Shelantu to Erkia was the last chance.

Although Vega also looked down on the protection capabilities of the law enforcement team.

But if the enemy dares to launch an assassination attack on Vega, they will inevitably bypass the law enforcement team and even kill some of the law enforcement team members responsible for protecting Vega. Once the law enforcement team members are injured or killed, the government system will inevitably spend a lot of effort to get to the bottom of it afterwards. After all, their government system also wants to save face.

And killing law enforcement officers in broad daylight?
To put it in a broader sense, this incident is a disrespect for the authority of the government system.

As one of the three major systems that is extremely concerned about its reputation, if it remains indifferent when faced with such provocation, it is questionable whether it will be misunderstood by the outside world as anyone can shit on the head of their government system.

Although slacking off on a daily basis is the norm for law enforcement teams.

But as one of the three major systems of the empire, it is impossible to control all kinds of people without some tricks. In fact, a serious government system is not easy to mess with.

Therefore, Vega simply wanted to drag the law enforcement team into the water.

Even if he doesn't take action at that time, it is estimated that the people in the government system will be able to give the mastermind a hard time, and maybe even make the mastermind suffer the consequences in the middle of the fight.

What if the enemy does not organize a second assassination?
Vega's original goal was to reach the city of Erkia safely. If there really wasn't a second assassination attempt, this would be an outcome he would be more happy to see.

The purpose of using the law enforcement team is to put the person behind the scenes in a dilemma.

Vega paused at the door of the Law Enforcement Bureau. He tilted his head to glance behind him and said in a mocking tone: "Come on, how are you going to respond to my move?"

(End of this chapter)