I raised the evil spirit and became an evil investigator

The tester sitting on the chair tremblingly received Aicheng Hualian's answer and compared it with the standard answer.

There were a total of ten test items, and Aicheng Hualian answered eight of them, one of which was a wrong answer, with an accuracy rate of seven out of ten.

Quite an excellent level.

Even a veteran section chief with decades of experience in the identification department would still have a one-tenth error in their judgments. Furthermore, Aicheng Hualian could accurately identify the type of pollution source. With specialized training, the testers could already foresee what a future identification section chief would look like.

Under normal circumstances, the testers would involuntarily applaud and cheer for the Donghua City Intelligence Department for having another outstanding talent.

But now, there was a cold-faced freak standing next to her, and lying on the ground was the colleague who had just stood next to her and talked and laughed. Although the other members of the third team had arrived here, the tester still felt her heart pounding and couldn't stop, and she just wanted to leave here quickly.

God knows how much strength I had to suppress the surging fear in my heart when the black-haired girl knocked out eight security guards and rushed into this testing room, so that I could continue to stay here, silently reciting the four-word mantra "Don't see me" in my heart, watching Aicheng Hualian complete her test.

"Congratulations! Team Ai... Aicheng, your test results are excellent, you passed!"

Turning his head to look at Captain Donglan who was sitting in a wheelchair, after getting the other party's nod of permission, the tester stood up as if he had been pardoned, avoided the area around Kagura Hikaru, stepped over his unconscious colleague, and hurriedly left here.

Looking at the report on the screen, a hint of joy flashed across Donglan's face. The ability of the Aicheng team members did not disappoint her or the boss of the Luban department.

The third team's job transfer has been successful.

After sitting in the captain's position for seven years, there is finally hope of advancement.

The door of the testing room was opened, and the joy on Hua Lian's face froze when she saw the unconscious bodies on the ground.

"How is this going?"

She looked angrily at the evil girl who was standing upright, but she just stared at her quietly without any intention of explaining.

There is no word "apology" in the evil god's dictionary, even for its breeders. As for the future... that's hard to say.

What did you do to them?

Aicheng Hualian squatted down, reached out to check the breath of the unconscious person, and had already started accountability through consciousness communication.

[They were just unconscious, nothing happened to them.]

"Wow, it's just a coma. Hikaru is awesome. Even though he's an evil god, he showed mercy to humans... I'm about to cry."

[Well, it's okay. I just don't want to cause you any trouble.]

[What do you mean it's okay?! What a shame to do such a high-profile attack like this! Seriously, how am I going to explain this to those people? There are cameras all around this room! The whole process of you beating these people unconscious must have been recorded from beginning to end. It might even have reached the security department. If someone wants to hold me accountable, it will be troublesome.]

【…】

The evil god will not apologize, but will remain silent.

"Alright, Team Aijo, Miss Kagura Hikaru is new here, so it's normal for her to be unaccustomed to our Intelligence Department's rules and regulations." Captain Donglan, in high spirits due to the success of Aijo Karen's test, dismissed Kagura Hikaru's outrage with a few words. "So, starting today, our Third Squad will officially be renamed the Third Special Operations Team."

"Our direct supervisor is no longer the heads of the Donghua City Evil Response Department, but the Operations Director of the Luban City Department."

Talina fished four business cards from her pocket. Aicheng Hualian took one and looked at it. The card showed a woman with a medal pinned to her chest and waist-length blond-brown hair. She was smiling at the camera, a smile that felt both friendly and professional.

Her name is "Claudina Saijo".

"This name and appearance... is it from the West?"

Chapter 133: A Ride on the Power Struggle

"This name and appearance... is it from the West?"

Aicheng Hualian murmured softly, but she never thought that the next moment, an emotional voice sounded from the photo.

"Good afternoon, everyone from the Third Special Operations Team, and our new genius."

The photo in everyone's hands suddenly moved. The blonde woman in the picture smiled like a flower and spoke with a slight Western accent. She greeted everyone in the third team in a very familiar manner.

Aicheng Hualian was surprised because the photo in her hand was not an electronic product capable of real-time communication, but just an ordinary piece of film paper. However, the woman in the photo was actually moving.

There was nothing wrong with her eyes; the problem was the photo in her hand.

Is this magic? Or some kind of magic?

Or in other words, is it an ability that a psychic who has reached a certain level will possess?

Aicheng Hualian learned from Captain Donglan that Minister Clo, the head of the Luban City Operations Department who was in charge of the entire Nanling Province's evil-dealing department, was a B-rank psychic, and the governor had to give him some respect in some aspects.

"Minister Cloe." Captain Donglan, in her wheelchair, bowed her head in respect and continued, "The test results for the Aicheng team members are out. Please review them."

"Very good, but what I value is not your ability to analyze fel energy, but your ability to see through curses." The director, named Nishijo Claudine, waved her hand. "Tomorrow morning, the official mission will be handed down to you. Remember, from now on, you will be a special operations team directly under the Shikaita Department. All missions must be kept confidential."

"Of course, if we encounter a critical situation, the safety of the City of Love team members must be our top priority."

Turning his gaze to Aicheng Hualian, his rosy red eyes were filled with admiration. "Team Leader Aicheng, from today on, you will be the official investigator of the Evil Response Department. Are you willing?"

Official investigators? Aren't those only D-rank and above Psychics...

Before Aicheng Hualian could react, she saw Captain Donglan beside her winking at her, asking her to agree.

"Thank you for your appreciation, Minister. Hua Lian is naturally willing to take on this position. However, this official investigator position has certain strength requirements, and I cannot use psychic energy. I am afraid it will be difficult for me to take on this position..."

"Rules are meant to constrain ordinary people," Shijo Klodina said with a smile, classifying most psychics as mediocre. "For members of the Aicheng team who possess special abilities, these rules and regulations naturally cannot constrain you."

"Of course, you still lack the reputation of an official investigator. But you will receive the treatment and resources that an official investigator deserves."

"Also... your Donghua City operations director, Cixin, right? She might have some issues with your appointment..." Speaking of Inspector Cixin, the Luban City operations director, who was clearly two levels higher than Inspector Cixin in both psychic power level and position, had a strange look on his face. "If she tries to interfere, don't be afraid of her. You all answer directly to me now. Just tell me my name if you have any questions."

……

"So I'm the official investigator now?"

Minister Clo in the photo gradually stopped moving, and Aicheng Hualian saw Captain Donglan took out a badge representing an official investigator from somewhere and stuffed it into her hand without saying a word.

It all happened so fast.

Just by showing the ability to see through curses, he actually broke all the rules and regulations and became an official investigator?

"Come to think of it, Team Aicheng hasn't received proper uniforms or gear since joining our Third Squad. But you don't need those old-fashioned things anymore. You deserve better now." Captain Donglan saw the lingering confusion on Aicheng Hualian's face and explained, "You feel baffled, don't you? Well, anyone would feel strange if they were suddenly faced with something like this."

"The reason Minister Clo holds you in such high regard is simple. The old Minister of the Xinhui Federation's Evil Response Department, that A-rank psychic, is about to retire. Minister Clo has many competitors, and every state minister is eager to make a move. The strength of one's subordinates and the number of talented people in their seats are also a reflection of competitiveness, understand?"

Well, it turns out that I have taken advantage of the power struggle. No wonder Minister Clo hurriedly arranged their entire team under his command as soon as I showed my ability. It turns out that he is eager to recruit talents.

"Is the ability to see curses strange?"

"Hmm... quite peculiar. Rather, because the Spirit Worshipers are so cunning, the spells they developed require specialized equipment to discern. There are only a handful of people like you who can see through curses with just your naked eyes."

It is not difficult to analyze spells with the help of multiple devices. The difficult part is to be able to distinguish spells from evil energy at a glance, like Aicheng Hualian. This is a huge advantage in the confrontation with cultists who use spells, such as the Chongling Sect.

Huo An, with a stern expression, walked into the room and opened the suitcase, which contained a complete set of uniforms and a pitch-black pistol.

At first glance, the uniform looks nothing special, just like the work clothes of other companies, neat yet simple.

"This uniform was specially customized by the Luban City Department. It's strong enough to defend against attacks from mid-level D-rank demons and below. It's the same model worn by the C-rank investigator stationed in the heart of Donghua City. This pistol isn't loaded with bullets, but a distress flare. Once fired, all demon-response personnel within a 30-kilometer radius will drop their current tasks and come to the rescue."

"Of course, if the members of the City of Love were forced to use flare guns, then the members of our Third Special Operations Team wouldn't have to do anything."

He put away his clothes and pistol. These two items together weighed less than half a pound, but they were life-saving weapons that countless psychics could not even imagine.

"This... is so thankful!"

"Okay, okay, let's go home first. Our team will leave tomorrow. Even I have to go to the front line in a wheelchair." After making a joke, Donglan watched Aishiro Karen and Kagura Hikaru leave here, then turned around and picked up her communicator. Inside, an urgent letter from Inspector Cixin, the director of the Donghua City Operations Department, was flashing a red dot.

……

After ending the psychic communication across hundreds of kilometers, Shijo Claudine rubbed her brows.

"boom……"

The office door opened automatically without any wind, and then closed again inexplicably.

"Ugh…"

With a faint sigh, Shijo Claudine opened her eyes and saw a purple-haired woman in front of her.

The other person's face was filled with anger, and the look in her purple eyes seemed to be able to swallow people whole. The woman held a hammer in her right hand, and she seemed to have the momentum to smash the office to pieces.

"Shijo Claudine! Give me an explanation!" The usually gentle voice was now filled with volcanic anger.

"Mahiru, you're here after all."

Chapter 134: A Rabbit Doesn't Eat Grass Near Its Nest

"Right now, immediately revoke your appointment to Hua Lian! What special operations team? Hua Lian has no psychic powers and only joined the Intelligence Department three days ago. You gave her such a position? Are you afraid that she won't die?"

Tsuzaki Mahiru was furious, taking a step forward with every word she spoke. In the end, she and Minister Kro were only separated by a fragile desk. She looked like she was ready to devour anyone, as if she was the governor who stood above the entire Nanling Province, and Saijo Kro in front of her had become a cursed sinner.

"Mahiru, I have no choice but to do this..."

"What do you mean by having to? To secure the position of head of the Federation Headquarters, right? I was wondering why Hua Lian was suddenly called to the Intelligence Department. It seems some little rat leaked Hua Lian's characteristics to you while I wasn't paying attention. I didn't expect there would be such a guy in my Donghua City department!"

"You know Hua Lian isn't suited to facing those dangers! Clearing the curse? You're simply walking into the hands of those evil cultists. What if something happens to Hua Lian? You're really forcing her into a corner just to win the support of the Hualiu family!"

Shijo Claudine was silent for a while. She couldn't refute what Tsuzaki Mahiru said.

It's true that she wants to compete for the position of director, and it's also true that she wants to gain the support of the Hualiu family, one of the founding families of the former evil response department. She also knows how dangerous it is for an ordinary person like Aishiro Karen without psychic powers to fight against those evil cultists who use spells.

But she had her reasons for doing so.

"I can't just stand by and watch the position of the Minister fall into the hands of Maya Tendou."

"If that guy becomes minister, the entire federation will be finished. You saw her in that state of madness two years ago."

"So what? Whoever wants to be the minister can be the minister. I don't care. But if it touches someone close to me, then I will have to experience the power of our state minister."

The atmosphere in the office suddenly took a turn for the worse. Two shadowy figures loomed within the room: a golden lion and a giant tree. Despite the difference of two major ranks, Saijo Kuro's expression showed no sign of relief.

She knew very well that as one of the only thirteen people left in the An Yu incident, the strength of the two could not be judged by the apparent difference in their levels.

To evaluate their strength, we have to bring up the Subspace Holy Spirit that has signed a contract with them.

……

"So, what do the people in the Intelligence Department think?"

Carrying bags containing clothes and flare guns, Karen Aishiro and Hikaru Kagura walked out of the underground passage dedicated to the Intelligence Department, and asked the evil god what he thought of the team members they were about to work with.

"It's boring and a complete burden."

The evil god's answer was simple and direct, frightening Aicheng Hualian so much that she covered her mouth with her hand. She scanned the surroundings, confirming there were no surveillance cameras from the Intelligence Department. Then, with a look of reproach on her face, she said, "Your words are so hurtful! We're not far from the Intelligence Department yet. Don't let anyone hear us."

Aicheng Hualian did not deny the evil god's words. If you look at it from the evil god's perspective, that's the fact.

As a god of the subspace, when judging whether a creature is valuable, he naturally uses strength as the criterion.

But Aicheng Hualian couldn't think that way, nor could she let the evil god say that.

"After all, we are now members of the Evil Response Department. Captain Donglan and the others may not be strong, but they are our partners. Strength isn't the only criterion for judging a person; attitude and sincerity are far more important... This is especially true in human society."

If everyone judges others based on their naked strength, then there is no difference between humans and evil spirits that respect strength.

"But this Third Special Operations Team is just a temporary platform. We will eventually rise to higher ranks."

Aicheng Hualian's plan is to use his merits to be promoted to a higher position in the department as soon as possible, leave Donghua City, and leave the Third Special Operations Team.

It’s not that she looks down on the other members of the third team. On the contrary, it is good for them to leave here as soon as possible.

It is too dangerous for ordinary people to follow her and the evil god. Their future enemies will be A-rank monsters.

However, it is hard to say how much the evil god can listen to her earnest persuasion.

Because her mind was on the fingers pressing on her lips, the soft touch of their fingertips aroused her appetite.

I really want to eat... Hualian's fingers...

Come to think of it, since entering the hunting state, except for the first three ribs, I haven't tasted the body of the breeder for several days. This was unimaginable in the past.

In the past, she would always secretly tear off some meat from the owner's internal organs while the owner was sleeping to satisfy her craving, maybe the lungs, but more often the liver.

Sometimes I am not hungry, but I just think the meat of the breeder is very fragrant and has a vibrant taste.

But now she won't eat it anymore, not because she isn't hungry, but because she can't bear to eat it.

The breeder will shoulder a more important mission in the future, eating Hua Lian's flesh and blood to satisfy his appetite. In the eyes of the evil god today, that is putting the cart before the horse.

If we use human terms to say it, it is called "a rabbit doesn't eat the grass near its burrow", not to mention that Hua Lian is not the grass near her burrow, but her current burrow.

"We're going on a mission tomorrow, so let's take advantage of the last bit of time and go to Blackwater Swamp for a big meal!"

Aijo Karen's voice rang in his ears, and Kagura Hikaru came back to his senses and hummed.

After returning home, they sat quietly until the sun set. Then they walked into the basement. Kagura Hikaru stretched out her hand and gently drew a line in the air. The space was torn apart like paper, revealing a hole just wide enough for the two of them. The dark currents of the subspace formed a deep purple wave that rushed in front of the two of them, and stopped the moment the evil god stepped in.

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