Enforcer Manual
Chapter 216: Bag-carrying Brother, at Your Service_1

Chapter 216: Chapter 216: Bag-carrying Brother, at Your Service_1

Song Lan admitted that his communication with the "Devourer" had veered off from what he had imagined, and Medea, also part of the onlookers, looked at him with eyes that regarded him as an outsider.

Being observed in such a manner by an entity highly integrated with "Devourer" cells did hurt him quite a bit.

Just moments ago, he had to spend a good fifteen minutes explaining to the giant worm the concept of legitimate self-defense, conveying to a creature unfamiliar with human society, the idea that even though he had ended so many lives in the past month, he could still potentially be a good person was indeed challenging.

To better understand each other, he was left with no choice but to extensively list the wrongdoings of those individuals.

Medea had no interest in criminals, but her eyes widened when she heard that Song Lan had once eliminated the "Devourer"’s kind.

After all, even the nuclear tactical missiles launched by the company could not completely eradicate these parasitic worms; as long as a single part remained, they could quickly regenerate.

And yet the person before her could achieve what even tactical nuclear missiles couldn’t?

Her first reaction was to think Song Lan was bluffing, but the demeanor of the giant worm made her reluctantly believe it to be true.

If it were only a matter of killing a few criminals, that would hardly be enough to scare the "Devourer" into severing its link with Song Lan voluntarily. In its eyes, the other party posed a real threat to its life.

Every species would show an instinctual fear when faced with such a threat, and the "Devourer" was no exception.

However, in its understanding, it was rare to encounter a being capable of completely obliterating it.

In most cases, it was the one assimilating other beings with itself.

"So now, you probably understand, right?"

After educating the giant worm about the relevant laws, Song Lan took a long breath, and in the end, he didn’t hesitate to bring out decisive evidence—if he truly were a serial killer, by now he would have been sent to jail by the brilliantly capable and incorruptible Lu Xiang, head of the Seventeenth District’s Law Enforcers’ division.

In response to his explanation, the "Devourer" nodded in a surprisingly human-like manner, indicating its acceptance of the possibility that he could be a good person.

But clearly, it had completely abandoned the idea of assimilating Song Lan.

This time, the contact with Song Lan wasn’t through the sprouts growing from its body, but through a faint spiritual energy.

Compared to its massive fleshy body, the intensity of this spiritual energy was pitiable, not much greater than those of the mutated beings he had encountered.

It seemed as though the spiritual energy was questioning his purpose for coming here.

"Actually, I came to ask for your help," Song Lan said, managing a strained smile. "Not long ago, due to some circumstances, I was forced to kill a member of... hey, wait a second!"

Watching the giant worm and several of its tentacles simultaneously burrow back into the ground, in desperation, Song Lan even unconsciously struck a pose reminiscent of someone pleading for one to stay.

Perhaps it was the effectiveness of this peculiar gesture; after retracting several tentacles back into the underground hole, the "Devourer" left one head exposed. This seemed to be its final chance for Song Lan to explain himself—if his following explanation didn’t satisfy it, it would immediately terminate the communication.

"When you’re out in the world, it’s important to make more friends," Song Lan had long since deeply realized this truth.

For instance, his abilities were usually suited only for killing and burying, and couldn’t quite measure up in the fields of saving lives or resurrecting the dead. "If you help me out this time, we’ll be good brothers from then on. If you need anything, just come to me, and I’ll definitely help if I can."

The giant worm squinted its eyes as if carefully evaluating the credibility of Song Lan’s offer.

About thirty seconds later, it finally made its judgment, though it seemed somewhat reluctantly, and grew a new bud from its body.

The granulation was quickly severed and fell to the ground, turning into a plump insect.

In its view, Song Lan’s words were not all that convincing, but it feared that after being rejected, Song Lan would kick it in frustration as he had with its kin before.

"Thank you."

Song Lan bent down to pick up the insect from the ground; this should be the parasitic worm that Medea had mentioned, capable of resurrecting Su Li. With this, his first purpose for coming had been achieved.

However, this was not the only issue for which he had come to find "Devourer" today.

Before the giant worm could burrow back underground, Song Lan once again held it back.

"Right, there’s one more thing."

The worm blinked, its eyes showing obvious impatience.

Song Lan naturally felt "Devourer"’s emotions from the thin spiritual energy, but the issue he needed to discuss was important. In his eyes, "Devourer" was not just a good friend but also a potential Bug Tribe base. To avoid finding himself in a situation where he might have to kick it in the future, he had to start working today as a bag-carrying brother who delved deep into the Bug Tribe base.

Medea, standing by, was stunned.

Because in her wildest dreams, she never imagined someone would stand in front of "Devourer" and brief it about the current situation of the Seventeen District as well as the United Government and the Rebel Army.

She found that ever since Song Lan had refused the α-blocker, she could no longer understand his thoughts at all.

But at least she was certain his mindset was definitely not like that of a normal person, making him suspiciously seem like some unknown creature in human skin.

Once this thought took root in her mind, the more she looked at Song Lan, the more wrong he seemed.

Song Lan’s presentation continued, "The Seventeen District is your nest. The war will destroy this city and, with it, your home, so our interests are actually aligned when it comes to protecting and developing the Seventeen District. Medea, this matter concerns you too."

Medea hadn’t expected the subject to suddenly turn to her. She didn’t speak, only staring at Song Lan with a slightly guarded look.

"The Seventeen District currently doesn’t have a military presence, so if war breaks out, it would be extremely disadvantageous for us. That’s why I’ve recently established an organization aimed at the development and protection of the Seventeen District. The organization has already built a sizable mechanized force and invited an extremely talented engineer."

Song Lan introduced the basic situation of the organization for the person and the insect, "In this organization, no one will be discriminated against due to their species. Everyone will fight for a common goal. What’s more important is that the organization is just starting. Joining now makes you one of the founding members."

"Are you inviting me?"

An unusual emotion surfaced in Medea’s pupil-less eyes.

In her view, the relationship between her and Song Lan was one of mutual use. He found a way to "resurrect" Su Li, and she could resolve a longstanding concern of her own.

The α-blocker was nearly depleted, and she had to rely on external help to suppress the spread of "Devourer."

But to her surprise, not only had Song Lan invited her, but he also invited "Devourer" to join his organization at the same time.

What was even more inconceivable was that upon receiving Song Lan’s invitation, the giant worm immediately nodded its head.

Just now, "Devourer" had suddenly come to understand something.

The best way to overcome fear is to join it.

Integration comes in many forms; it isn’t necessarily about assimilating the other, actively joining the other is also a way of integration.

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