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Cao Ye stretched and shook his sore neck:

"I'll give you the human skin drum to use, and you're going to fight that mysterious man to the death. Are you going?"

"It's alright, even if the human skin drum is lost, I'll still give you a first-class merit."

The old woman opened her eyes wide:

"You made me..."

Cao Ye's eyes then sharpened, and he said in a stern voice:

"But if a single civilian dies in the South China Sea, I'll personally skin you alive!"

The old woman swallowed back the words she was about to say.

The investigation team did indeed lose the Five Emperors' Poison Coins during this operation.

However, none of the people living in the South China Sea were affected.

Director Zhao Pengcheng picked up the teacup in front of him and began to speak slowly:

"Okay, it's just a meeting. It's normal to have differing opinions. Don't be aggressive."

Director Zhao glanced at Zhang Jiawei and said slowly:

"Just do as Director Cao said."

The investigation team with the gavel performed exceptionally well in the Onmyoji incident.

They protected the lives and property of the people in the South China Sea; the collective is awarded a first-class merit.

The elderly woman from the personnel department and the old man from the archives department, taking advantage of the way Director Zhao had given them, stared at Cao Ye with eyes full of resentment.

Cao Ye muttered to himself:

They came out at this time to smooth things over.

Why didn't you stand up when they attacked Zhang Jiawei?

Isn't it just because these two old bastards are your dogs?

This bias is too obvious.

Cao Ye stood up, propped himself up on the table, and scanned the group of leaders:

"You've been babbling on and on for ages, but you haven't said a single useful word."

The soldier I led died, but before he died, he brought back some news that we should pay attention to.

The mysterious man codenamed "Forbidden Twilight" said something before he left.

He said he was willing to trade with us for forbidden items.

His identity and his intentions are the truths we urgently need to uncover!

All the senior executives, senior investigators, and special task force leaders present fell silent.

They were thinking, pondering the identity of the mysterious person, and considering his purpose.

Ultimately, the purpose of the Bureau of Abnormalities is to deal with forbidden things and prevent them from harming Xia society.

Director Zhao put down his tea and said:

I have two attitudes toward that mysterious person.

Everyone turned to look at Director Zhao.

Director Zhao sighed:

"The mysterious man possesses a large number of forbidden items and also has powerful supernatural abilities."

This is exactly the kind of talent the Bureau of Anomalies needs!

"It would be wonderful if that mysterious person were willing to become an investigator and work for the Bureau of Anomalies."

Everyone was startled.

Recruit [Forbidden Twilight] as an investigator?

What a bold idea!

A slight smile appeared on Director Zhao's lips:

"He must know the secret of the forbidden object."

"If we obtain this secret, we will be able to perfectly control forbidden objects. Have you thought about what the consequences would be?"

Director Zhao didn't give everyone time to think further; his eyes narrowed slightly.

"We will change the world!"

These words struck everyone like a thunderclap.

The elderly woman from the personnel department exclaimed in admiration:

"The director has great foresight!"

The head of the archives department was filled with greed and ambition.

"Yes, those forbidden items are more powerful than any modern firearms."

If all those bizarre powers were used by the Anomaly Management Bureau, the Bureau would become the most powerful organization in the Xia Kingdom!

The senior executives present highly praised Director Zhao's words.

The reason is nothing more than his political achievements.

If that mysterious person surrenders with a large number of forbidden items, then they will be among the first to change the world order!

Those senior investigators and top team leaders seemed lost in thought, wanting to say something but holding back.

They found it absurd.

After all, they were the ones truly responsible for the fighting.

Will [Forbidden Twilight] really obediently join the Bureau of Anomalies?

If he had that idea, he would have become a member of the Bureau of Abnormal Affairs long ago, right?

If we insist on subduing him, a war will definitely break out, and countless people will have to sacrifice themselves.

The most unacceptable result is that many people died, but all of them died in vain.

But this is Director Zhao's opinion after all. Apart from Cao Ye, who has the right to object?

This is the biggest problem and tragedy facing the Bureau of Abnormalities.

The investigators have too much authority and need to be suppressed and managed by a group of high-ranking officials.

Li Mingyue raised her hand:

"Director, I have other opinions."

The senior executives looked at Li Mingyue with disdain.

A mere ordinary investigator?

What level is it?

Dare to question all senior executives?

The senior investigators looked at Li Mingyue with suspicion.

This girl is quite bold!

Director Zhao said with a smile:

"Okay, now you can share your thoughts."

Li Mingyue stood up, pondered for a moment, and said:

"Chief, what should we do if that mysterious person refuses to join the Bureau of Anomalies?"

Upon hearing this, Director Zhao's smile gradually froze, and a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes:

"That's my second stance."

Director Zhao stood up and said in a deep voice:

"I cannot allow such a dangerous figure as 'Forbidden Twilight' to exist in the Xia Kingdom."

He's practically a ticking time bomb hidden in the Xia Kingdom, and he could cause significant damage to the Xia Kingdom at any time!

If he refuses the Bureau of Abnormalities' goodwill, then let's deal with him.

Li Mingyue exclaimed in astonishment:

"But, Chief, you may not know much about [Forbidden Twilight]. He... is very strong."

Li Mingyue became much more restrained in her speech.

She wanted to say: You know nothing about that guy's power!

Director Zhao's sharp eyes fixed on Li Mingyue:

"What, are the investigators from my Xia Kingdom scared?"

All the investigators kept their mouths shut.

Nobody wants to be afraid.

Li Mingyue frowned:

Nobody's afraid!

If [Forbidden Twilight] has truly done something to harm the Xia Kingdom, I am willing to be the first to fight him to the death!

It's not my turn, because the seniors here are all true heroes forged in the flames of war.

However, the Forbidden Twilight did not harm the Xia Kingdom, nor did it violate any laws!

He has also assisted the police department and investigation teams in handling unusual incidents on numerous occasions.

I don't think the investigators need to be sacrificed to sanction him!

I don't believe he needs to be sanctioned!

The senior investigators began to look at Li Mingyue with appreciation.

Every word this girl said resonated with them.

Several investigators looked at Li Mingyue with unusually gentle eyes.

Before Liu Wei died in battle, he said to them:

Li Mingyue is a talented person. If anything happens to me, I should take good care of her.

This can be considered the last wish of an old comrade-in-arms.

Director Zhao countered with a question:

"Didn't he break the law?"

Li Mingyue nodded firmly.

Director Zhao said coldly:

"According to the Abnormal Management Regulations, possession of prohibited items should be investigated."

Taking away forbidden items belonging to the Bureau of Abnormal Affairs twice in a row is also a provocation!

I'm willing to accept him as an investigator; that's my way of showing leniency!

The head of the archives department's eyes lit up at the mention of forbidden items, and he exclaimed repeatedly:

"That's right, I support it! The presence of numerous forbidden items violates the regulations for managing unusual activities!"

Other senior executives also began to follow suit.

Li Mingyue looked at them in disbelief.

They keep saying they can't tolerate "Forbidden Twilight," but how come all I can hear between the lines is their longing for the forbidden?

If you defeat [Forbidden Twilight], the forbidden item in his possession will be yours, right?

They spoke nicely, and every word they uttered revolved around protecting the Xia Kingdom.

But you want those forbidden things to use to expand your ambitions!

It's also possible...

Some people crave the power of forbidden things!

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P.S.: I get really anxious every time I write about the Abnormal Investigation Bureau...

In particular, when writing this part, I was reminded of the days when the author was the vice principal of a certain school.

Back then, I was just like Cao Ye, watching these bosses make foolish mistakes.

They won't listen to advice and are just waiting to be dealt with.

Scared of being beaten up? Too late!

You tried to bully others because you had big fists, but you ended up kicking a hornet's nest. Who can you blame?

The character of Li Mingyue is currently only so-so.

Actually, she's not intellectually challenged; otherwise, she wouldn't have almost saved someone during the gavel incident.

It's mainly a problem with her personality; she's too anxious and has a strange sense of justice.

Even if they have some skills, they still look stupid.

(Just like when the author first entered the workforce, she was a clueless young girl.)

But I don't think she's the type of person who's all sunshine and rainbows.

A "saintly hypocrite" sacrifices others for their cause, but she's foolish enough to think of sacrificing herself first.

Actually, the Li Mingyue I wanted to write about was a capable, cold, and emotionless police officer.

Later, as the plot developed, I felt more and more that Li Mingyue shouldn't be portrayed that way.

(Although there was an outline, the plot was all written on the same day; I only knew the plot a few hours earlier than everyone else.)

After all, she was only twenty-one years old, and her personality was quite upright. She was just a novice when she first entered society.

I also wanted to challenge myself.

I hope everyone can see a naive and impetuous female sheriff gradually grow into a capable, cool, and mature sheriff.

Perhaps in later chapters, everyone will suddenly realize how shrewd and cold Li Mingyue can be.

Suddenly, everyone remembered that impulsive and clumsy policewoman.

This book will be written for a very long time, and as time goes by, we'll have to wait and see!