I opened a clinic in the Abyss World

Buddy's words were forceful, both declaring the residents' rights and directly accusing Bob of dereliction of duty, and he was determined to bring Anselm and his wicked servants back to the sheriff's office for investigation.

Buddy's forceful intervention means that the Harriman family behind him will certainly not sit idly by, and this matter is no longer something Bob can cover up.

Edith looked at Charlotte with a gleam in her eyes, never expecting that the doctor had such a background.

"I'd like to see who's acting so arrogantly on my father-in-law's territory!"

A white steed galloped in, ridden by a noble young man in fine clothes, who rode the horse to a stop in front of the two groups of men who were on the verge of battle.

The visitor was none other than Alvin, the eldest son of the Tru family.

The residents of Margo Street all looked fearful; this was a true big shot in the Abyss, and the very person Anselm relied on for his arrogance.

Bob's expression softened slightly. Alvin had arrived, so he didn't have to take the blame. He waved his hand, signaling the patrol team to sheathe their swords.

Buddy, however, remained unmoved. The Fox Guard still held his crossbow and watched Alvin warily.

"Good son-in-law! Save me! I'm here!" Anselm heard the voice and his pale face lit up with joy again as he shouted.

"Buddy, get out of here with your Fox Guards! This is the territory of the Duru family! You've killed so many of his dogs and crippled so many guards, do you intend to kill my father-in-law?!" Alvin, unable to see Ansem surrounded by the Fox Guards' horses, roared, "The Duru family will absolutely not stand idly by in this matter!"

"You're wrong. I killed the vicious dog, and I also crippled the wicked slave," Charlotte's voice rang out from behind the fox guard.

Buddy waved his hand, and the fox guards stepped aside, revealing Charlotte, who was pointing her sword at Anselm.

Charlotte was smiling at Alva at that moment: "Young Master Alvin, what a coincidence, we meet again."

"Charlotte! It's you?!" Alvin's eyes widened in shock, a hint of fear in them.

He had heard that someone was causing trouble at his father-in-law's house, so he immediately rode over.

  

Seeing the pile of dog heads and the servants whose tendons and limbs had been crippled, he was secretly shocked. He had thought that Buddy had brought people to cause trouble, but he never expected that it was Charlotte who did it.

Before this, his father had warned him more than once not to mess with Charlotte.

He simply assumed that Charlotte had found a powerful patron, having both Diana's protection and Billy's support.

But who could have imagined that he possessed such terrifying strength?

Charlotte's sword was still against Anselm's neck as she looked at Alvin and laughed, "So this villain is your father-in-law. No wonder he does such despicable things. As his son-in-law, you bear a heavy responsibility."

"Charlotte, watch your words! Don't think you can run rampant in the Abyss just because Billy is protecting you." Alvin said with a dark face, "The Abyss has laws! You injured someone in the street; don't think you'll get away with it today!"

Upon hearing this, Bob's expression turned somewhat strange. When did Alvin start bringing up the laws of the Abyss? This could only mean that Alvin was quite wary of the power behind Charlotte. If this really escalated to the sheriff's office, Anselm would definitely not escape punishment.

Anselm was well aware of the implications of this situation. He had thought that once his good son-in-law arrived, he could subdue the thug in front of him, easily rescue him, and then demand double the amount of his losses from today.

Who would have thought that Alvin would be the first to back down?

"So, you know about the law." Charlotte smiled.

"Of course! Duru Manor is now the city lord's manor. I live in the city lord's manor every day. How could I not know the law!" Alvin said with a bit of pride. It seems that Charlotte is still wary of the law.

Charlotte looked at him and said, "Then let me test you. What crime is it to allow vicious dogs to maim and kill a five-year-old child, leaving him crippled and near death? What crime is it to order vicious dogs and servants to attack and kill a doctor and a child's mother who came to collect medical fees in the street? Is it a crime for a doctor to draw his sword in self-defense when surrounded by a dozen vicious dogs and servants?"

Alvin's smile froze instantly. Charlotte's three questions essentially explained the situation in front of him.

If that's really the case, and it escalates to the police station with the Harriman family involved, his father-in-law probably won't escape punishment either.

"This matter...this matter..." Alvin frowned, his eyes darting around as he considered a solution.

"I've heard that Anselm is extorting a second protection fee from the residents of Margo Street. Is your Duru family aware of this?" Charlotte suddenly asked.

Alvin's expression changed, and a hint of panic flashed in his eyes.

Anselm's expression changed drastically upon hearing this, and he lowered his eyes, not daring to speak again.

"It seems my father-in-law was indeed wrong today. I apologize to you on his behalf." Alvin dismounted, cupped his hands in apology, and then looked at Edith, saying sincerely, "This must be the aggrieved party, right? How is the child? Don't worry, we will cover all the child's medical expenses and give you a generous compensation."

"Yes, yes, we'll pay, we'll pay," Anselm chimed in.

Alvin's sudden show of weakness left everyone puzzled.

Edith also looked at Charlotte. If their purpose in coming here was to ask Anselm for medical expenses, then it seemed that they had already achieved their goal.

Charlotte looked at Alvin, a slight smile playing on her lips.

Judging from his behavior, it is clear that the Tru family was unaware of this matter, at least not Joseph, the patriarch.

Compared to the deaths of a dozen dogs and the dismissal of a dozen wicked servants, if this matter were to reach Joseph's ears, the problems it would bring would obviously be far more troublesome and embarrassing.

"Now that the patrol team is already here and has a basic understanding of the situation, let's take this matter to the police station." Charlotte smiled at him. "Settling it over with some money would be too easy on him."

"Tie them up and take them all back to the police station!" Buddy waved his hand, and the Fox Guards put away their crossbows and tied Ansem up.

Buddy then looked at Bob and said, "Captain Bob, I now order you to assist in the case and tie up these wicked slaves and send them to the police headquarters."

Bob glanced at Alvin and had no choice but to order his team to cooperate.

He realized that Alva didn't dare to say anything harsh to Charlotte and was being manipulated at every turn, suggesting that Charlotte probably had a deeper background.

Anselm was tied up and thrown into the carriage, while the wicked slave whose tendons had been severed was simply bandaged and also stuffed into the carriage.

Alvin's face darkened the whole time, but he couldn't stop them. He rode away, needing to find his father as soon as possible to discuss a solution.

The neighbors immediately cheered, their faces beaming with excitement.

Charlotte looked at the onlookers and said loudly, "Neighbors, Anselm has been taken to the police station. An investigation will likely begin soon. He won't escape this time. Are there any of you who have been bullied by him? You can come to the police station together to tell your grievances."

Upon hearing this, the neighbors hesitated.

Buddy stepped forward and said loudly, "Rest assured, I will ensure that the police station acts impartially and upholds justice for you."

"My leg was bitten off by the vicious dogs of the Anselm family. I used to be a stonemason, but with my leg broken, I can't do many jobs anymore, and now I'm just a useless person," a dwarf leaning on a cane said as he stepped out of the crowd, his face full of grief and indignation.

An old woman came out, wiping away tears, and said, "My daughter was only eighteen years old when she suddenly disappeared one night while she was sleeping. Three days later, her body was found in the river, covered in wounds. Someone said that the night before last, they saw Anselm's evil servants throw something into the river, but I have nowhere to turn for help."

"My child was only seven years old when she was eaten by Anselm's dog. When I arrived, only half of her head was left. She was only seven years old! Her mother went mad and jumped into the well. Anselm has ruined my family!" a middle-aged man with a full beard wailed, his voice hoarse.

One by one, the oppressed neighbors came forward to denounce Anselm's crimes.

From beatings and robberies to murder and wife-stealing, Anselm committed all sorts of atrocities on Margo Street. Listening to the accusations from the neighbors was truly horrifying.

The patrol members Bob brought were all ashamed. When the patrol was formed, they had signed a contract and sworn an oath to uphold the laws of the Abyss and protect its inhabitants.

What were they doing before?

What a beast they're trying to protect!

Bob sighed inwardly. Anselm was clearly beyond saving, even if the Second Master himself intervened.

He will likely be implicated as well. After all, he was responsible for patrolling Margo Street, and he had heard about Ansam's actions before, but he did not take any action. In the end, he ran into a brick wall.

Bob looked at Charlotte. This man was both brave and resourceful, unlike Alvin, a pampered young master who indulged in wealth and luxury.

Several fox guards recorded the grievances of the neighbors one by one, and also noted down the names of these neighbors.

Several victims involved in murder and serious injuries were taken to the police station together.

"Doctor, I'd appreciate it if you could also come to the police station for a quick inquiry," Buddy said to Charlotte.

"No problem." Charlotte nodded and led Edith into another carriage that Buddy had prepared for them, with Buddy driving it himself.

"Thank you, Doctor," Edith said gratefully to Charlotte from inside the carriage.

Charlotte accompanied her to Margo Street today, risking great danger. Although they hadn't received the medical expenses and compensation yet, they had killed those dozen or so vicious dogs, crippled those bullying slaves, and even tied up Anselm and sent him to the police station. This was a way of venting her anger and the residents of Margo Street.

Although the final outcome is still unknown, Edith is very grateful for everything Charlotte has done.

After all, they were strangers before today.

"No need to be polite. Anselm has committed many unjust acts, and he will pay the price for his actions." Charlotte smiled and shook her head.

"Boss, you're really something." Vivian also got into the carriage, looking at Charlotte with amazement.

"I only intervened slightly; they were the ones who weren't good enough," Charlotte shook her head.

They soon arrived at the police station, where Anselm and his wicked servants were first taken off the carriage and sent into the interrogation room.

Edith and the victims from Margo Street were taken to an interrogation room and their statements were taken one by one.

Charlotte also gave a statement, with Buddy by her side. The process was simple and completed quickly.

"Are you heading back to the clinic later? I can give you a ride home," Buddy said with a smile as he followed Charlotte out of the consultation room.

Charlotte nodded slightly: "Then I'll have to trouble you. But I need to wait for Edith. Her child is still in the hospital ward, and she'll be coming back to the hospital with me."

"Okay." Buddy nodded.

"Do you think Anselm can be prosecuted according to the law?" Charlotte asked with a smile.

"If only the Duru family knew about this, it would be good enough to offer some compensation to the victims. However, since you've brought this matter to the forefront, Miss will certainly not sit idly by. With the council elders involved, the police station can no longer favor the Duru family. Taking down Anselm shouldn't be a problem." Buddy smiled and said, "As for whether we can take down Alvin as well, that depends on how much he's involved in this matter."

"That's good." Charlotte nodded. If Anselm could leave the police station and return to Margo Street unharmed, it would be a nightmare and a second blow to the neighbors who stood up today.

Of course, if that were the case, he would take his head that very night.

Killing Anselm is actually quite simple, but what Charlotte wants to see is the abyss that lies after the city is built, whether it can truly break free from the shackles of the powerful families, govern the city with the law, and achieve relative equality before the law.

This depends on the determination and ideas of the three ruling families.

Charlotte was forcing them to make a choice, with Lord Joseph bearing the brunt of it.

Anselm, being related to the Duru family by marriage, controlled a district and was used to lording it over others, showing no restraint despite the construction of the Abyss City.

There must be quite a few such small landlords and powerful figures in inconspicuous places deep within the abyss.

If Diana were to intervene, given her status as a council elder, she could indeed prevent the police from acting out of favoritism.

"Those wicked slaves in Anselm are being interrogated over there..." Charlotte asked again.

"Currently, half of the police station's personnel are from the Fox Guard," Buddy said.

Charlotte nodded and didn't ask any more questions. These evil slaves were under Anselm's command and were the executors of his evil deeds. More details should be able to be obtained from them, which would correspond to the victims' accusations.

Shortly after, Edith also emerged from another interrogation room.

As the group emerged from the police station, Vivian sat in the carriage, idly swinging her short legs.

Buddy took them back to the clinic before leaving.

Edith entered the clinic and went straight to the ward.

Vivian then began to vividly recount to Kasha, Lina, and the others how Charlotte had severed twelve dog heads with a single sword strike and defeated twelve evil slaves, eliciting gasps of amazement from the girls.

The way he looked at Charlotte had changed.

Lina, Amiro, and Myron, in particular, only knew that Charlotte was a skilled doctor and a genius who was once famous at the Calva Medical School. They never expected that he was also a powerful knight.

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Inside the magnificent Truman estate, Kenneth paced back and forth with a grim expression, his demeanor showing signs of impatience.

Alvin stood to the side, looking annoyed, but hesitated to speak.

"Father, we must make a decision on this matter as soon as possible. If my brother's father-in-law exposes us and the clan chief finds out that we are colluding to collect rent twice in Margo Street, our lives in the clan will probably become even more difficult," Alva said, standing to the side.

"Brother, what do you mean by that? Are you just going to give up on my father-in-law like this?" Alvin asked Alva, looking somewhat displeased.

Alva said, "Brother, you know the implications of this. Our position in the tribe is already precarious. If your father-in-law causes trouble like this at this critical juncture, won't he drag us down with him?"

"You haven't skimped on a single penny of the money my father-in-law took. If you do this, how am I supposed to explain it to your sister-in-law when I get back?" Alvin snorted, looking at Kenneth and saying, "Father, why don't you go and plead with the Grand Elder? He's a council elder and has a say in the police station. Can't he settle this little matter with just a word?"

“There’s more than just the Grand Elder in the council. Charlotte was the one who leaked this information, and the Harriman family will definitely support him fully. If we take it to the council, it will only escalate the situation and make it impossible to resolve.” Kenneth stopped and shook his head. “I’ve already sent people to the sheriff’s office to gather information. We’ll see how things develop before making a decision.”

Alvin could only nod in agreement, but quickly added angrily, "It's that Charlotte again! Last time she made us lose face in front of everyone, and this time she's got my father-in-law arrested! She's utterly despicable!"

"Charlotte is now a rising star in the Harriman family, deeply favored and trusted by Diana. Her medical skills are also highly regarded by adventurers, and she has Billy's strong support. It's extremely risky to try and harm her." Kenneth sighed, looking at his two sons, and said, "Remember, don't try to provoke or provoke this kind of person, otherwise our situation will only get worse."

"Alvin! I know you're in there, come out! My father has been arrested, and you're hiding here like a coward? Are you even a man?!" Just then, a fierce voice suddenly came from outside.

The three men in the hall instinctively shrank back.

Alvin's expression changed slightly, and he looked pleadingly at Kenneth and Alva.

"I'm going to see the Grand Elder first, to get a feel for things, so we can talk things out later." Kenneth got up and walked out.

"My stomach suddenly started hurting. Brother, you should talk to your wife and talk to her. I'll head back now." Alva then quickly left.

"Hey? Don't run away, wait for me!" Alvin, who had just come to his senses, quickly got up, but before he could reach the door, a figure as big as a small mountain appeared at the door and blocked the entrance.

"Madam, what brings you here? I was just about to go back to find you." Alvin stopped in his tracks, looked at his wife Guavas, and said in a slightly trembling voice.