I'm the King of Wage Earners in Lobotomy City

“Wen Duo, you handled the Grinch case exceptionally well, to the point that the client voluntarily took responsibility for all the losses you caused at N Nest.”

"Honestly, you solved a major urban crisis in just half a day, not to mention that two other firms failed because of it. Your talent as a close-up agent is something I've never seen before."

"It was just luck. It's also thanks to Philip for compiling all the intelligence in advance, otherwise I would have wasted time wandering around."

"No! My contribution to this mission was negligible. If I hadn't known that the enemy was too strong and was afraid of being a burden, I would have fought alongside Senior Wen Duo no matter what!"

Philip immediately stood up, somewhat excited, wanting to explain Wendo's strength, but this time he explained to his master that it was not out of inferiority or weakness.

Yuna, who had just put down her milk tea, looked at Philip strangely as he described the situation in the cheap prison. This kid had never been so excited since he joined the firm, and why was he so excited when he was praising others?

Salvador, on the other hand, listened with some satisfaction to Philippe's eloquent speech, feeling that his apprentice had at least been truly changed by the role model.

"That's why the Southern branch of the Six Associations needs a reliable firm like yours."

A calm and authoritative female voice rang out from the stairwell, followed by a woman and two men who walked down the stairs. All of them wore black suits with bright gold dragon patterns on the left side of their waistbands.

"Nice to meet you, Wen Duo. I am Shao, the head of the First Section of the Sixth Association. These two are Chun and Milis."

Shao's hair was styled in a bun, but her long, thick, black hair still draped over her chest and back. She remained expressionless whether speaking or seeing guests, and the gold-trimmed, pure red Six Association cloak draped over her body gave her an air of authority without anger.

Every clerk who saw Shao greeted him respectfully, and even the senior official Salvador, who was in charge of finishing up, stood up to greet him.

Du Jue, of course, wouldn't sit alone; he immediately stood up to respond to Shao's greeting.

"Section Chief Shao, I've heard so much about you."

"Hmph, if we're talking about reputation, perhaps you, Wen Duo, are more famous than me. You're already a third-tier finisher, aren't you?"

"of course."

The mundane conversation drew the attention of the six association staff members, who were specifically responsible for large-scale battles, and they all approached with curiosity.

Even though the status of a third-tier finisher is only comparable to that of the head of the strongest department in the southern part of the Six Associations, this is still a supernova who can advance from the ninth tier to the third tier in a month!

The people present were all high-level finishers, so how could they not understand how strict the association's assessment requirements were for finishers of level five and above? Yet Du Jue was able to achieve what he had achieved.

Such an unconventional thing is not something that everyone can accept calmly. Even with an association review and the guarantee of the Dawn Office, there are still people who believe that Wen Duo's promotion is definitely abnormal.

"quiet!"

The noisy scene immediately quieted down after Shao spoke, and the others could only suppress their curiosity and scrutiny and leave. However, Du Jue could clearly sense that most people's eyes would occasionally turn to him as if he were some rare animal.

"Sorry, Wen Duo, you're the one who cleans up the mess, but now you see the damage to your reputation, which is why I agreed to let Dawn Agency be included in the next case for Salvador."

"The Six Associations in the south will carry out a frontal annihilation operation targeting this back alley with the Vacuum Fist, while you will serve as flank support for the associations' operations. I will distribute the details of the commission to all of you later. This is a Six Association commission of urban scourge level."

"Huh? Wait."

Du Jue interrupted Shao's words with a questioning voice, which made Milis, who was standing behind him, look over with some displeasure. In the southern part of the Six Associations, no one would be so disrespectful to the head of the First Section.

"Is the ability of a vacuum fist to fight a thumb in a ring just an urban ailment?"

“Wen Duo, this is just the level of the commission. Vacuum Fist is already considering a re-evaluation by the association, and it is now a gang at the Urban Nightmare level. The reason why it is not yet certain that it is the Urban Star is because it is currently engaged in a life-or-death struggle with Thumb.”

Seeing the atmosphere getting a bit tense, El Salvador quickly tried to smooth things over, finding it strange that the usually reliable Du Jue had acted so rashly this time.

However, Section Chief Shao was not angry. Instead, he looked at the black veil tied around Wen Duo's head and nodded thoughtfully.

"I understand, you actually mean you want to participate in direct combat, right?"

"Section Chief Shao's insight is brilliant!"

Upon hearing this, Milis couldn't help but speak up. He felt that Wen Duo was too young and impetuous, underestimating the Vacuum Fist and the Six Associations, and actually wanted to participate in the core commission.

"Excuse my bluntness, but Wen Duo, the Six Associations' commission is not a detective game or an alleyway brawl. Adding newcomers rashly will only distract our section chief and be detrimental to the battle."

"Milis, watch your words!"

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Chapter 137 Milis.

"Yes."

After being stopped by Shao, Milis was still somewhat resentful but still lowered his head and obeyed, but the awkward atmosphere in the air did not diminish as a result.

The three from the Dawn Detective Agency looked at Du Jue with some concern, but since Section Chief Shao, who held the highest position present, had not yet spoken, they could only remain silent.

"Wen Duo, the finisher, I heard that you resolved the urban ailment case in just one afternoon yesterday, is that right?"

“That’s right, but Philip also deserves some credit.”

Du's nonchalant answer immediately made Philip, who was standing next to him, sweat profusely. It was the first time that his name had been mentioned in front of so many important people, and he felt ashamed.

Without Philip's collection of Grinch profiles and cheap prison information, Du Jue wouldn't have been able to gain an intelligence advantage and resolve the situation quickly. He still quite liked Philip as a companion.

Section Chief Shao glanced at Philip, who was looking down, before turning his gaze back to Du Jue.

"Besides that, I also want to satisfy my personal curiosity: did you really take that non-sale item from the Giant Object Workshop?"

Upon hearing this, Du Jue immediately realized that Section Chief Shao was speaking up for him. After all, both of these things directly demonstrated his combat capabilities, which meant that joining the core mission was a possibility.

He reached out and grabbed the crusher, and with a simple swing, he created a whistling sound and the sound of murmurs from the crowd.

"Section Chief Shao, feel free to look at this, but I haven't cleaned it since I finished my job yesterday, so I'm sorry if it's made the floor dirty."

Du Jue noticed that as soon as he shook and crushed the victim, many pieces of flesh and blood fell off, and he nodded apologetically to Section Chief Shao.

This thing is useful, but cleaning the serrated edges is a real hassle, and he's basically too lazy to clean it.

“Yes, I’ve also been to the Giant Craft Workshop. The workshop owner told me that it uses many precious materials, including moonstone, which can withstand mental attacks and effectively resist the power suppression of the Void Fist.”

"Milis, what do you think?"

Noticing that Shao was looking at him, Milis, who had just been somewhat dissatisfied, answered without hesitation.

"Of course I agree with the section chief's decision."

The atmosphere in the hall quickly calmed down, and many members of the six associations came up in surprise to ask Wen Duo how he had been promoted so quickly, bombarding Du Jue with questions.

The Dawn Agency members nearby examined and discussed the details of the commission, but Du Jue discovered that they only needed to follow the main force to eliminate a stronghold and support the other six association members.

It seems that Section Chief Shao still considered the feelings of his subordinates and did not invite Du Jue to participate in the direct combat.

When working people encounter a great opportunity to make a name for themselves, they can't let it slip by. This isn't a power struggle office where you can only endure and wait, but a city where strength reigns supreme!

"I've heard that the finishers from the Sixth Association are all quite skilled. Section Chief Shao, is that true?"

"Milis, are you also a Tier 1 Finisher?"

"I really envy you guys for being able to complete this task with my idol, Section Chief Shao. Couldn't you have taken me along? This is one of my dreams!"

Three sentences silenced the lobby on the first floor of the Six Associations again. This time, Section Chief Shao did not speak but sat down at a table in the Dawn Office and brewed Longjing tea, which made Philip next to him very uneasy.

Chun and Milis, who were staunch supporters of Shao Zhongshi, immediately understood what the section chief meant, while the other six association members gathered around, somewhat annoyed.

"That might disappoint you, Wenduo. Chun and I are just second-tier finishers, but the Six Associations' strength in large-scale battles is beyond doubt."

Du Jue had anticipated their somewhat tense attitude, so he grabbed the teacup Shao Gang had poured and swallowed it down in one gulp. The heat was not as intense as teppanyaki.

Under Shao's puzzled and surprised gaze, Du Jue hissed as if he had been burned, and his subsequent remarks were even more unexpected.

"This is the first time I've ever tasted such excellent tea. It truly lives up to the reputation of Section Chief Shao's brewing!"

"There should be a training ground here, Section Chief Shao. If the mission is to be carried out today, then forget it. I'm afraid of hurting anyone."

"You damn bastard, Shao! Let me spar with him!"

"I can't stand it anymore! They're too arrogant!"

"Don't worry, the official operation doesn't start until tomorrow, so you have time to heal."

Shao looked down at the teacup that had been completely emptied, tea leaves and water, somewhat surprised by Du Ju's outrageous behavior. After a moment's thought, he looked up and agreed.

"Remember to be careful, and Wen Duo, don't go too far."

With Du Jue and Milis taking the lead, almost everyone in the lobby except the front desk staff followed excitedly. Many of them even had smiles on their faces, looking more like they were watching a performance than going to a fight.

Even Yuna, who knew most of Wendo's strength, was starting to get restless.

"Hey, Section Chief Shao, Wen Duo is just getting carried away. Don't take it personally. After all, anyone who gets promoted so quickly has to be proud."

“I understand. It just so happens that Milis also has this habit. He is usually meticulous and rational, but he is a bit arrogant.”

Salvador politely accepted the Longjing tea that Shao had poured for him again, and his earlier worries were put aside by Shao's words.

"I see. I suppose Section Chief Shao must have given instructions to the others before he came."

"That's not true."

These words were somewhat difficult for the three people from Dawn Agency to understand.

"I only thought of inviting this finishing supernova because I knew he was a workaholic. However, after contacting a few acquaintances, I found out that he was exceptionally strong and that all the workshop weapons he used seemed to be custom-made."

“Wen Duo understood my hint and responded very tactfully, but still chose to challenge others. I think he is not the kind of arrogant person who acts impulsively.”

"In any case, with Chun watching over things, there won't be any problems. Let's just wait here for the results."

Training Course.

"I'll come, I'll come!"

Chun was struggling to maintain order at the scene. She had just calmed down her agitated colleagues when she heard words to prevent further inflaming the situation.

"Come on, a few of you come at me all at once, otherwise how long would it take me to fight them one by one?"

The crowd became even more chaotic, but no one took it seriously. In the end, Milis coldly pushed the others aside, pushed up his glasses, and then visible flames appeared on his black gloves.

"Wen Duo, the final man, our competition ends here. Whoever concedes first will be the one to stop."

"But I need to warn you beforehand that most of the workshop weapons used by the six associations are specialized for explosions and incendiary purposes. After a battle, they could very well burn your clothes, hair, or even your skin."

"However, since you are a member of the Sixth Association's directly affiliated office, you can get an internal price for treatment here."

"Enough with the nonsense. Do the six associations need to challenge each other before a group fight?"

Milis's eyes twitched as he stared intently at Du Jue, who had his hands in his pockets and his eyes closed. He then raised his hand and shouted at everyone to leave the training ground.

coax!

Flames shot into the sky, and the rolling heatwave dyed a large part of the training ground red. Even Du Jue could see the scorching path left by Milis as he moved forward, and a punch came straight at him.

The fist, which had suddenly heated up, burst open violently, and an exaggerated explosion shot out a huge ring of fire in the air.

Swish!

The Blood-Nourishing Sword pierced straight for Milis's head. Du Jue, wearing a gladiator exoskeleton, showed no intention of backing down and casually emptied a grenade from the Lucky Can at his waist.

Milis had to turn his head and pull back, but the aftershocks of the explosion still forced Du Jue to retreat repeatedly, and the surrounding association members immediately shouted excitedly.

"My wound?"

Only then did Milis notice the cut on his right cheek, and that the emerald green longsword was covered in his blood in a short time.

A workshop for weapons that involve bleeding?

"The battle can end now."

Du uttered those words in a nonchalant tone, then swung his Blood-Nourishing Sword to smear all the blood onto the bandage around his mouth, immediately tasting Milis's flavor.

Bitter, spicy, and sour.

In response to Du Jue's attack, Miris unleashed an even more intense and fiery punch. His superb boxing skills, combined with the explosive flames that surrounded him like a firebird, instantly clashed with Du Jue, filling the training ground with blinding sparks.

Bang!

As the fight progressed and Milis grew increasingly alarmed, he suddenly noticed the spiral gun attacking from a tricky angle. A quick glance revealed to his astonishment that the Blood-Nourishing Sword had vanished, replaced by two colossal weapons.

Having withstood two consecutive attacks with the workshop's weapons, Milis felt a sweet taste in his throat and his internal organs churned. He simply couldn't understand how Du Jue could wield such weapons dual-wielded.

Having already heard of the Crusher's reputation, Milis hurriedly unleashed a sea of ​​fire in front of him to force the opponent back, only to be horrified to find that his body was suddenly covered with crooked fire-shaped branding marks.

coax!!!

An even more dazzling flame of branding suddenly burst forth!

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Chapter 138 Trade Secrets.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

The extensive burns caused Milis pain so intense that her face contorted in agony just from getting up. Looking down, she saw that her chest and the association uniform were completely charred black.