Enforcer Manual
Chapter 304: One Supporter Outweighs Ten Haters_1

Chapter 304: Chapter 304: One Supporter Outweighs Ten Haters_1

This time, the Foster Family indeed came prepared.

At the very moment when Lu Xiang received the Silver Star Medal, the media in District 17 began to extensively report on it. Before she even got home, the news was already widespread, creating a momentum to shape her into the new City Hero.

As soon as she turned on her cell phone, a string of instructive messages surged in, the majority from the Law Enforcers of District 17, including Ophir, the former mayor Selbot, and the current mayor Orellino—everyone who had crossed paths with her sent congratulatory messages as soon as they could.

Responding to each one left Lu Xiang somewhat overwhelmed.

"Song Lan, you..."

Lu Xiang lifted her head to see Song Lan standing just a few steps away, "Why did you also send a congratulatory message?"

Among the many names, she immediately noticed Song Lan’s.

"You’ve become a rescuer, of course that calls for celebration. Oh, and just now Medea also sent a celebratory gift."

Song Lan presented a huge box in front of Lu Xiang, "The latest Infected series weapons, from pistols and rifles to sniper rifles—all inclusive. They’re the essential choice for home travel, for murdering and looting."

For him, this was also good news.

To sum it up in one sentence—his girlfriend was a rescuer.

In the year 2166, when most people were still blindly chasing stars, he had already taken a step ahead of everyone else, dating a real rescuer.

"I’m talking to you about something serious!"

Lu Xiang glared at Song Lan in annoyed embarrassment, "Why would the media extensively report this, how did they know about it?"

The heavy news stirred up a scene in District 17 not inferior to that of Angel Foster back in the day, with discussions about her now pervading every street and alley.

The Fosters had bought out the media for their hype, but they had never intended to publicize this matter.

She had suspected it was a scheme of the Foster Family but had not expected them to pull such a stunt, "What are they promoting about me?"

The operation to capture Chai Ke became the spark that led the Foster Family to be driven out of District 17; they should detest her completely by now.

"This is the classic ’build up to take down’ strategy."

Song Lan knew Lu Xiang well. Although she had an exceptional hacker talent and could delve into the United Government’s most secret databases with the help of Deep Web chips, when it came to online squabbles and mudslinging, she was a complete newcomer.

Any keyboard warrior you might find online would be better at arguing than Lu Xiang.

"You’ve never participated in online arguments, so you don’t know. The ’build up to take down’ is a very common tactic now, often much more effective than pure slander."

The so-called ’ten smearings can’t counter one fan’ is exactly like this, and it’s particularly pertinent for rescuers.

"As soon as you show a flaw, they’ll stab you in the back immediately."

"So what do we do now?"

Lu Xiang didn’t like the feeling of being in the spotlight. Just now, when she was going upstairs, even the guard Grandpa Li came forward specially to ask for her autograph.

"Just don’t give them any flaws."

From another angle, this wasn’t necessarily a bad opportunity; the Foster Family had inadvertently given them free publicity, "If nothing unusual happens, someone should be coming to ask for your help with something soon."

"Knock knock knock—"

Before Song Lan could finish speaking, a knocking sound came from the door.

The visitor was a familiar figure.

It was Hera from Man Sheng Biopharmaceuticals, but today she wasn’t dressed as the Witch; she wore a standard suit and skirt, clearly there to discuss work.

"Director Lu, Man Sheng Biopharmaceutical has encountered some trouble ’outside’, and Mr. Hog Foster highly recommended you to us."

After a few pleasantries, Hera got right to the point, "Our research team is trapped in a small town controlled by local warlords, and we need someone to rescue them from there."

The rescue plan was originally still going through the procedures at the head office. Because the local warlord had some connections with a certain Rebel Army, the rescue plan had always been in the evaluation stage.

However, Hog Foster somehow heard about this matter and recommended Lu Xiang to the head office.

"I know this doesn’t comply with the rescuers’ protocol, but the situation is urgent. If you can extract the research team, we can agree to any reasonable request you make."

Many members of the research team were talents she had personally promoted from District 17. Hera was much more anxious about this situation than the head office. By the time the head office went through their process, the research team would likely be in grave danger.

The problem, however, was that she had no authority to command the head office’s rescue squad.

"This matter is beyond the scope of a one-star rescuer’s duties."

The fact that Man Sheng Biopharmaceutical would deploy their head office rescue team for the job meant it was no ordinary criminal group, and Hera had made it clear that the town was held by warlords.

"I understand if you refuse me because of this, and I would understand."

Hera nodded, but she still wanted to try her luck. "If you can rescue them, I’m willing to offer you an additional reward in my personal capacity."

Those words took Lu Xiang by surprise.

These days, superiors who are willing to pay out of their pocket to rescue subordinates are truly rare.

"Send us the details first."

After exchanging a glance with Song Lan, Lu Xiang spoke up.

It might seem like a hassle in Hog Foster’s eyes, but for them, it was just what they needed—the warlord entrenched in the town could be the perfect opponent for training the Bug Swarm.

That was of a much higher quality than the disorganized street thugs from District 17.

"The details are all in this chip."

Hera took out the chip she had prepared, not having held much hope to begin with, but Lu Xiang was more agreeable than she had anticipated.

Maybe...

The recent rumors about the Enforcers weren’t based on fact?

"We will study this matter in detail."

Lu Xiang took the chip and did not give Hera a definite response right away. "We’ll inform you as soon as we have news."

"Thank you."

...

As soon as Hera left, she immediately started reading the contents of the chip on her tablet.

"No wonder."

After briefly glancing through the commission’s description, Lu Xiang understood why Man Sheng Biopharmaceutical had not yet dispatched a rescue team, "I’ve heard of this person, Aleye, the infamous warlord in the ’Outside World’, whose illicit drug trade brought an entire country to its knees."

To a company as big as Man Sheng Biopharmaceutical, Aleye wasn’t a big shot, but the real issue was that he was always under the flag of Esinvig, and over the years, anyone local who opposed him had been thoroughly eliminated, even the Cavalry was funded by him.

The chip described how the research team completed their field research and were kidnapped by Aleye on their way back.

"They dare to kidnap people from Man Sheng Biopharmaceutical?"

Upon hearing this, Song Lan knew this guy was a tough character and could pose a significant challenge to the Bug Swarm.

"Normally, they wouldn’t have the guts," said Lu Xiang, "but because of the Wild Bone incident, Esinvig’s bounty has soared into the tens of numbers, and naturally the price tags of those associated with him have risen with the tide."

What Man Sheng Biopharmaceutical was genuinely worried about was probably invoking the Esinvig Army, "They have a lot of dealings in the ’Outside World’, and they are very close to the Thirteenth Country... What do you think?"

Song Lan studied the information given by the chip more carefully.

"I think we can start assembling the troops."

"Aren’t you afraid of provoking the Esinvig Army?"

Lu Xiang looked at Song Lan in surprise, wondering since when he had become so aggressive.

"This Aleye keeps claiming he’s connected with the Esinvig Army, but in their last two operations, they didn’t take him along."

The astute Song Lan noticed the loophole, "Besides, our good friend ’Mr. Mouse’ now holds an important position in the Esinvig Army, so even if some misunderstanding arises later, couldn’t he resolve it with a single word?"

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