Secrets: Priestess

Chapter 6 Join
unwilling.

Dunn sighed and shook his head imperceptibly.

Daly closed her mouth, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth again.

Dunn took out two copies of the contract and said, "In that case, let's confirm the contract."

The content of the contract was basically the same as in the previous conversation, with the focus being on the confidentiality clause, which specifically stated that any violation would result in a trial in an arbitration tribunal.

Furthermore, the contract states that one can "retire" after five years, a point Dunn didn't mention, perhaps because she's determined to stay in the office until she hits a wall. Or perhaps it's difficult to safely complete five years in even a clerical position?
As for the salary, the weekly salary was 3 pounds, which was quite a lot, almost catching up with Jiang Zhe's previous monthly salary as a librarian.

The disadvantage is that there are no Sundays, it is a rotation system... Civilian staff must ensure that three people are on duty.

"We are short of manpower here?" Jiang Zhe looked up at Dunn. She remembered that Daly introduced Dunn as the head of the night watchmen here.

Dunn made no secret of this: "Including you, there are exactly six civilian staff members, but two of them are professionals with other responsibilities. Daly's jurisdiction isn't here, and there are exactly six official night watchmen in Tingen, including me."

Jiang Zhe suddenly realized something and carefully read the contract again. He took a breath and confirmed with Dunn, "I'm fine. Do I sign here?"

Dunn handed over a round-bellied fountain pen.

Jiang Zhe picked up the pen and paused on the contract. There was ink on it, and then Jiang Zhe signed his name in the corresponding position:
Claire Meazza.

Then press your fingerprint.

Dunn stamped the two contracts with a clattering sound, handed one back to Jiang Zhe, and said, "Claire, welcome."

Jiang Zhe gently shook the hand that Dunn extended. "Should I call you Captain?"

"Yes." Dunn responded solemnly.

After shaking hands and parting, Jiang Zhe vaguely sensed a change in Dunn's attitude.

Before deciding to join, Dunn was not enthusiastic about her joining, and was even a little indifferent.

But after she was confirmed to join the team, Captain Dunn seemed to become... kinder?

Dunn packed up the contract and continued, "I remember you're still a student... When is your graduation date?"

Apparently, due to Tai Purslan's case, the Nighthawks had already gotten a good grasp of her personal information. Jiang Zhe replied, "It was June 6th."

"Then you don't have to work shifts until graduation. But Daly needs to stay with you while you're out these few days. Mr. Sheen just said we're going back to Backlund today, right?"

Sheen forced a smile and said, "Yes, Miss Claire will be troubling you guys later."

Jiang Zhe naturally accepted this humane arrangement, but he had a question: "That's fine, but didn't you say, Captain, that Ms. Dai Li isn't in our jurisdiction?"

Dunn was silent for a moment, then carefully considered his words before saying, "She was originally temporarily assigned here to assist with the investigation of... Ty Purslan's case."

Dunn's attitude was vaguely similar to Jessica's—he was also cautious, taking her mood and thoughts into consideration.

Captain Dunn... cold on the outside but kind on the inside?
Jiang Zhe smiled and said, "Then I'll trouble you... Sister Dai Li~"

Dai Li looked at Jiang Zhe's bright smile and glanced at Dunn. At this moment, she felt that Claire was much more pleasing to the eye. She smiled and said, "Please bother me as much as you want, even if it's rough. I enjoy it more."

"Uh..." Jiang Zhe was speechless for a moment.

Dunn explained with a cold face, "She's a pervert. Claire, you have to be more patient and get used to it."

Jiang Zhe wanted to ask the captain if it was too late to make a substitution now...

Daly, as if completely shedding her disguise, smiled and winked at Jiang Zhe. "I'm used to sleeping in the cemetery. If Claire wants to keep me company at night, you'll have to be mentally prepared."

Following Dai Li's words, Jiang Zhe suddenly felt a chill running up his back.

More than just coolness.

There seemed to be more things around her, all staring at her.

Dunn rubbed his forehead and grumbled, "That was her habit when she was a 'gravedigger.' She always liked to warm the grave after digging it for her customers. Don't worry, she's a 'psychic' now, so her perversion isn't as obvious anymore."

"Gravedigger", "psychic"... Jiang Zhe chewed on the meanings of these words, as if they were referring to something specific. Was it related to the Extraordinary People?
Seeing Jiang Zhe lost in thought, Dunn naturally understood the reason and said:

"I understand how you feel right now. You have a lot to learn about Beyonders and the Ty Purslan case... Now that you've become a civil servant, all of this will be available to you to a certain extent."

"But recently, due to the huge caseload and limited staffing, I don't have much time to explain this to you in detail. I will let Luo Shan take charge of your onboarding process later. If you have any questions, you can ask her first."

"You can also look up documents for more in-depth information and consult Old Neil, who's always there."

Dunn arranged it thoughtfully and responsibly:

"If you don't have anything else to do during the day, stay here and get familiar with the place. I need to borrow Daly to help with a case today. When Daly comes back, you can go home with her."

"Of course, you can ask for anything you want. If you need to go back for something important, I can make arrangements."

Listening to Captain Dunn's arrangements, Jiang Zhe's slightly anxious temperament since waking up gradually calmed down.

In many cases, haste makes waste.

Being able to stay in Tingen and join an official Beyonder organization was already a good start for her.

"Thank you, Captain. I'd like to stay here today as well."

This result satisfied all three parties present.

Jiang Zhe was settled, the night watchman fulfilled his duties, and Xien was able to return to his family to report.

"Let's arrange it this way first," Dunn decided.

The four people in the house came out one after another.

Jiang Zhe followed him out, and as soon as he saw Jessica, who looked worried and nervous, and Luo Shan who was talking to her.

Jiang Zhe briefly told Jessica some things that did not violate the confidentiality regulations, such as her becoming a civilian staff member and being protected by the Night Watchmen.

Although Jessica was a little reluctant, she also knew that this was not a bad thing.

Dunn, who was also giving instructions to Luo Shan, changed his coat and prepared to go out. He turned to Jiang Zhe and said:

"I almost forgot, Claire, you can get a four-week salary advance from Mrs. Orianna, the accountant, for a total of 12 pounds. Of course, this amount may not be much for you from the Meazza family."

"But Mrs. Orianna is out shopping... When Mrs. Orianna comes back, Luo Shan, you can follow up on this matter."

Actually, it's not that little. My family only gives me 20 pounds a month for living expenses.

Jiang Zhe vaguely remembered some fragments of Claire secretly contacting underground gangs to make money.

It seems that being a Beyonder is quite expensive?

Dunn and Daly were out on a mission, saying they would try to return before nightfall.

Sheen also said goodbye and headed back to Backlund. From his earlier conversation with Dunn and Daly, it seemed he still had some official duties. So, he was too busy to leave.

Jessica also said that she would go and take care of some of the businesses that she had left in Tingen.

This remote security company suddenly became deserted.

"In fact, it's normal for us to be deserted with few people." Luo Shan said to Jiang Zhe with a smile.

Luo Shan took Jiang Zhe's hand and walked behind the partition again.

At the end of the corridor, Luo Shan opened the door on the left and smiled at Jiang Zhe, "Welcome to a darker world. As someone who has experienced it, my suggestion is..."

“Don’t listen to the voices you shouldn’t listen to, and don’t see the images you shouldn’t see.”

The door opened.

Behind an ordinary office door lies a dark staircase leading downwards.

(End of this chapter)