Arknights? Yesterday's Arknights!!

We didn't even know a case had occurred until we received the verdict.

“I see. You don’t need to feel guilty about it, Judge Lavinia. Not everyone can uphold justice in the case of Syracuse. It’s already good that you still have this intention.”

During my two days in Syracuse, you are the first person I have met who upholds justice. I respect you greatly and hope that one day you can become my partner.

An Xin stood up.

He hasn't lost yet.

When the law fails to bring justice to the parties involved, private revenge becomes justified and even noble from that moment on.

You have no power to take revenge.

I, Anxin, am lending it to you.

He was going to find those whose families had been destroyed by the Gambino family and make them seek revenge.

Lavinia stared at the young man's retreating figure. He was handsome, and sunlight shone on his resolute face in the moment before he left.

She said, "An Xin! I believe in you, I acknowledge your fairness and justice, but I don't think you can do it. One person's strength is too small. You need to survive first and wait for your opportunity..."

"Wait? If everyone waits, when will Syracuse ever have a chance to change?"

An Xin didn't turn around, but Texas did turn around and bow, giving a polite farewell.

"Judge Lavinia, I respect you very much. I hope that one day, when the flames are burning brightly, even if you are not the one who lights them, I hope you will be the one who takes up the torch. Goodbye."

Chapter Eighty Banquet

The sound of leather boots clattering against the stone slabs of the corridor was crisp and pleasant as the young man led the young woman through the classically styled courthouse.

The air was filled with the smell of ink and books, and the people coming and going all seemed rather lazy.

“It’s absolutely rotten.” An Xin sighed. “How can every administrative agency in this country be occupied by the Mafia? I find it hard to understand.”

"Teacher, if we really can't convict him, what do you plan to do?" Texas followed behind him, ultimately choosing "teacher" over calling Anxin "brother".

“Find people, go find those who reported the crime before. According to that judge, the police system has only been around for a few years, so it’s bound to be flawed. We don’t even know how many we can find.” An Xin left with her.

He looked at the courthouse and said, "If this place can't provide justice for people, then we'll provide justice for them!"

Texas was actually quite confused. At this point, Texas was very disoriented. If you asked her to kill someone, she would be the first to do it. But if you talked to her about the future, politics, or the current situation, she didn't quite understand.

Outside the courthouse, the weather was exceptionally nice today; the sky was azure, and the breeze carried a gentle fragrance.

Anxin led Texas back to the police station and detained Gambino and his group, preventing them from being handed over to the court.

If this is handed over to the court, An Xin might see Gambino strolling around the streets in just a few days, and he might even be giving her a mocking laugh.

He didn't want to see that kind of scene.

Next, the next step was to identify the person who reported the case. An Xin didn't trust anyone else, so she asked Texas to compile the information.

By evening, the information was still not fully compiled, and only a portion of the people had been found.

An Xin glanced at the time; it was almost six o'clock, and the sun was already beginning to set.

"Stop looking, Cellina, let's go to the banquet, there's no time."

"Okay, sure." Texas nodded.

She organized the documents, put them all into a bag, and placed it in the drawer of her desk.

Before turning off the lights, Texas made sure the window was closed properly so that no draft could get in.

Lock the door and leave.

Faced with the Saluzzo family's invitation, Anxin and Texas couldn't possibly wear their police uniforms, so they first returned to the manor and changed their clothes.

An Xin tidied her long hair, changed into a formal suit, casually unbuttoned a few buttons, and sat on the bench, waiting for Texas to come out.

Even the youngest woman is still a woman, and no matter how obsessed she is with fighting and family, she is still a woman.

The success of some families in Colombia influenced Syracuse, leading them to adopt a more civilized approach, even to the point of having banquets.

After waiting for a long time, An Xin finally saw Texas come out. She was wearing a black evening dress, barefoot, with high heels, a ruby ​​necklace, and matching earrings.

The girl's figure wasn't particularly striking; she was a bit older and should have grown quite a bit more. The only thing that was truly beautiful was her pair of legs. Her expression was indifferent, and her temperament was icy, making her already pretty face even more otherworldly.

Texas came to Anxin's side, took his arm, and whispered.

"Is it really okay for me to be your date?"

"Nothing bad."

"Sorry I'm late."

"You've been taking a long time to pick out clothes?" An Xin immediately saw through her thoughts.

"Ah."

"If you have time, let's go buy a couple of new outfits. I'll go with you, okay?"

"it is good."

Texas remained cold and aloof throughout, making An Xin realize that the girl was indeed very indifferent.

But this is normal.

The two had only known each other for two days.

An Xin chose this girl to be family, so naturally he would care more about her; otherwise, he wouldn't have been so attentive.

He stood up, got into the car with Texas, and listened to the soothing music playing in the car. It was raining again in Syracuse.

It seems that the rain every night is meant to wash away the sins of the twelve families.

When we arrived at Saluzzo's house, it was exactly seven o'clock.

He presented his invitation and was led by a waiter to the ballroom, which his family's estate also had, though not as large, and could accommodate hundreds of people dancing there.

The classical music flowing in my ears was played live by a band, not by records or players; the former can reveal more details of the music.

The ball hadn't started yet, but most of the guests had already arrived. Anxin and Texas were the last to arrive, and many people turned their attention to them, whispering among themselves.

"Is that woman from the Texas family?"

"Yes, people from the Texas family. I heard they all stayed at the Twelve Families. Where are they now?"

"I don't know, but who is the man next to her?"

"So handsome! Do any of you know him? What's so great about that girl? He's mine tonight."

“Oh, I vaguely remember that person. I heard that after the Lady of Sicily had an old friend, he recently came to visit. The Lady of Sicily allowed him to rebuild his family and even gave him a lot of money.”

"real or fake?"

"That person? Wait! Although he wasn't wearing a police uniform, that's the guy who raided the Gambino's house yesterday!"

“Syracusa, damn it, why did I invite him? I’m leaving.”

"unlucky."

Public opinion reversed almost instantly. People around him showed obvious disgust, and some even expressed their annoyance. The woman who was supposed to spend the night with him left with a frown.

An Xin wasn't interested in these things; he only wanted to know the purpose of the banquet.

It can't just be the local "aristocrats'" hobby of throwing parties all the time.

Just then, the first person to come up to him was Lappland, whom he had met once before.

"Hey Texas, you're still as radiant as ever after just two days."

She wore a white dress today, but unlike the long dresses in Texas, she wore a short dress that showed off her legs, with a playful smile in her eyes.

However, after a brief hug with Texas, she turned her gaze to An Xin.

“You… your name is An Xin, right, sir? Forgive me for being frank, but you didn’t tell me your name at the time, but in just one night, everyone knew your name. I’m very interested in this way of revealing names.”

Could you tell me more about what happened last night? Actually, it was I who invited you, not my father. Please come this way.

It turned out to be the case.

An Xin had thought that a small cleanup wouldn't attract the attention of the Saluzzo family, but it turned out to be this little girl's invitation.

Many people already know him and have a clear aversion to him for breaking the rules. As a member of the Saluzzo family, isn't Lappland afraid of being implicated by his close relationship with him?

An Xin vaguely sensed a deep madness in this impeccably polite young lady.

He smiled and said, "Since you've put it that way, of course I'd like to have a proper talk with you, Miss Lappland."

"Really, that's great."

Lappland gave an elegant bow of thanks and led the two to a quiet corner.

When passing by other people, most people would avoid them, their brows furrowed.

She took three glasses of wine from a passing waiter and handed one to Anxin and one to Texas.

Sitting in the corner, listening to classical music, I really felt like an upper-class person.

An Xin took a sip of her wine and said, "What's on your mind?"

“It’s nothing, I was just curious. Mr. Anxin, do you know what you did yesterday?” Lappland always smiled, her every move exuding elegance.