Lu Ye's calculations were quite precise.

Although this country is corrupt, with corrupt officials making a fortune under the protection of their ministers, and anyone who dares to obstruct them being purged, this does not prevent them from needing capable people to do things for them.

Lu Ye ate the braised pork with potatoes while thinking about it.

However, Violet stayed with Mine for a few days.

Now that I've settled things down here, it's time to bring that girl back to my side...

Although you can see someone whenever you want.

However, when they're not around, I always feel like something's missing, and I feel uneasy.

"Brother Lu Ye! Brother Lu Ye!!"

Lu Ye looked up because someone was suddenly calling him.

What came into view were three ridiculously bright smiling faces.

Because it was so dazzling, it reminded Lu Ye of the yellow mongrel dog his grandfather kept in the countryside when he was in elementary school.

Every time I go out to play, it comes running over, its dog face beaming with a bright smile, its eyes squinting, its mouth wide open, and its ears drooping.

Compared to the three people in front of it, the big yellow dog had one more action: sticking out its tongue.

But Iyeas, Sayo, and that young man named Tatsumi wouldn't stick their tongues out when they laugh.

Before Lu Ye could even speak, the three men, their eyes gleaming, moved closer.

"Brother Lu Ye, is it true that you killed that murderer Zank? That's amazing!" Tatsumi's innocent eyes were full of admiration, probably because he was thinking of some heroic story in a novel.

"Big brother, big brother!" Iyeas chimed in, his voice trembling with excitement. "That Zank's bounty is over ten thousand! We're rich! Can I become your apprentice?!"

Although Sha You, being a girl, didn't say anything to maintain her composure, her flushed cheeks were enough to prove her excitement.

"Please don't get so worked up..."

"What instructions does Brother Lu Ye have?" Iyeas straightened his back, looking ready to receive orders.

Lu Ye could smell the sour stench emanating from the three of them.

Although the "Gan, Wen, and Cui" in front of me all looked full of energy.

But in reality, they haven't had much rest these past few days.

When Oja was found dead in his home, they desperately helped gather evidence, but were scolded by several seemingly fierce senior colleagues. When the beheaded Zank reappeared in the capital, they even volunteered to work overtime all night searching for Zank's whereabouts.

Shayou even came up with a plan to lure Zank into a trap by using his casual clothes as bait.

"How about... taking a shower first?" Lu Ye suggested.

The three of them paused for a moment, raised their arms to sniff, and then took a few steps back, somewhat embarrassed.

"Even if it's for promotion and wealth, you don't have to make yourself look so disheveled, do you?" Lu Ye was speechless. Although the others were also tired, they didn't look like they had been crawling and rolling in the wilderness for months.

"How can you say that..."

To Lu Ye's surprise, the boy named Tatsumi became serious.

"The captain of the garrison was killed by thieves, and that murderer named Zank is committing crimes in the capital. Although we came to the capital to earn money to send back to our village, how can we turn a blind eye to such evil deeds?"

"That's exactly what I mean. How can the killing of innocent bystanders be allowed?" Ieyas clenched his fist. "Isn't this behavior just like that woman named Arya's?"

"Just thinking about that woman makes me furious."

Sha You closed her eyes, her forehead bulging with veins.

Even now, whenever Sha You recalls the lucid scene she witnessed in the warehouse that night, and the thought that she almost ended up like that, her anger rises uncontrollably, like the prelude to a volcanic eruption.

Lu Ye was taken aback, then felt a warmth in her heart.

Surprisingly, these three guys are quite righteous.

In order to prevent the murderer from killing more innocent people, they desperately pursued the clues.

If that bastard Oja had even half of your conscience, he wouldn't have ended up like this.

"What I mean is, it's good to work hard, but don't get yourself into such a mess. Your health is the most important thing. Even if you work overtime and find Zank, how can you possibly beat them if you don't get rest?"

“That makes sense…” Ieyas said thoughtfully, but the next second he clenched his fist confidently. “But it’s alright, Sayu, Tatsumi, and I are all in good spirits. The three of us working together can definitely beat that Zank guy to a pulp!”

Lu Ye waved his hand.

"Okay, okay, I believe you. Have you gotten your food? Sit down and eat first."

"Alright! Brother Lu Ye, you have to tell us how you defeated that Zank. I heard he has an Imperial Arms!"

Just as everyone sat down, the door was suddenly pushed open.

Everyone looked at that figure.

On the same day that news of Zank's murder spread in the capital, Lu Ye received instructions from officials in the capital.

"Lu Ye, a member of the garrison, from today onwards, you are the new captain of the Imperial Capital Garrison."

Chapter 204 Audience with the Minister

Upon hearing this, the entire spacious dining room fell silent.

What came into view was a purple-haired man.

His face was gaunt, but his body was unusually slender, resembling foxtail grass by the river...

No one in the guard unit knew him, but everyone recognized the official warrant in the man's hand.

This is a symbol possessed by people in high positions.

And this official decree was none other than that of Minister Ernest.

Clearly, this unusually-looking man was there to do something for the minister.

As for the content, I've already mentioned it before.

"The captain of the Imperial Capital Garrison?"

Lu Ye was taken aback, not expecting the opportunity to come so suddenly.

Not only that, the other guards were dumbfounded.

Although they were all speculating about who would become the new captain of the security force.

They might have been transferred from the military, or they might have been selected from the elite personnel of the garrison, but none of them expected that this title would actually fall on Lu Ye—this newcomer.

"Yes, it's been decided. Starting today, you will be the new captain of the Imperial Capital Garrison." The purple-haired man's lips curled into a smile. "I'm here to inform you to take up your new post as soon as possible, but you'll have to come with me first."

"What are you doing?" Lu Ye asked.

“Of course, you’ll be in charge of taking over Oja’s things and affairs. In addition, there’s someone else who wants to see you,” the purple-haired man said. “You killed the decapitated Zank, proving your strength, so this position is yours.”

"Okay, then I'll trouble you."

Lu Ye put down her spoon, wiped her mouth with a tissue, and then stood up.

This is truly an unexpected delight.

Unexpectedly, after killing Zank, a promotion and a raise immediately followed.

More importantly, this would allow him to enter the palace to search for the whereabouts of the fragments.

However, upon hearing this news, Lu Ye felt a tightness in his chest and a sense of suffocation.

It wasn't the fear of foreseeing danger that appeared.

Instead, I had a premonition that I was about to be entangled in some trouble... or some kind of troublesome person.

Suddenly, the metal plate fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

"Lulu...Brother Luye!?"

"The captain of the Imperial Capital Garrison..."

The trio of Iyeas were dumbfounded.

They never dreamed that the older brother-like figure who had been chatting happily with them just a moment ago would become the captain of the Imperial Capital Garrison!

This impact was no less significant to them than suddenly unearthing a large chest of gold in their impoverished village.

However, beyond their surprise, they were mostly delighted and happy.

Although they were genuinely happy for Lu Ye, Iyeas and the others also had some selfish motives.

After all, I've spent some time in the capital.

They have come to fully understand just how important "interpersonal relationships" really are.

Three young men came to this unfamiliar city and joined the army to improve the lives of everyone in the village. They thought they could make a name for themselves through their abilities, but they were assigned to the garrison.

Not only was he bossed around by several ill-tempered senior colleagues, but he also didn't receive much salary.

Aside from living expenses, there was very little money left to send back home.

Several newcomers who joined around the same time as them had connections in their families and had been given preferential treatment beforehand. Not only was their work easy, but they also received monthly subsidies.

Although I feel indignant, what's the use?

Who told them to be from the countryside, not born into a wealthy family in the capital?

In this light, Iyeas finally understood what the elderly village chief had said before he left the village.

Reincarnation is a skill.

At this moment, Lu Ye became the captain of the guard team, and the three of them felt that their opportunity had arrived.

After all, in the eyes of Iyeas and the other two, Lu Ye was not one of those seniors with bad personalities.

If it were him, then by working hard and accumulating merits, we would definitely be able to get a promotion opportunity.

—You don't need connections to get promoted; you just need to ensure fairness.

These are the true thoughts in the hearts of these three teenagers.

But Lu Ye was unaware of what these three people were thinking.

He patted Iyeas on the shoulder: "I'm going out for a bit, I'll be back soon, and I'll treat you to a meal then."

"It's a deal then!"

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