Enforcer Manual
Chapter 42: Backup Plan (Additional for the Alliance Leader)_1

Chapter 42: Chapter 42: Backup Plan (Additional for the Alliance Leader)_1

May 11, 2166, at 11:36 a.m.

"Director Lu, it’s been a quarter of an hour, time to get up."

Lu Xiang faintly heard Song Lan calling her and wrinkled her brow. She mumbled something indistinct, then suddenly seemed to remember something. With a start, she sat up directly from the couch.

Seeing Song Lan, she subconsciously adjusted her bangs.

Right, time to work.

The afternoon nap had lessened her fatigue and renewed her resolve.

She must drive Phine Elnium out of District 17. It was her responsibility and duty as a Law Enforcer.

Just as Lu Xiang reached for the tablet that recorded Phine’s information, the harmony of the afternoon was shattered by frantic footsteps. The running person began shouting before he even knocked on the door, "Director Lu, Phine Elnium has been killed!"

Not only did these words reach Lu Xiang’s ears, but they also rapidly spread throughout the entire Law Enforcement Manor.

The Law Enforcers, who had been uneasy about the arrival of Phine Elnium, could no longer suppress their excitement. They rushed out of their offices, running towards the corridors and playgrounds, eager to confirm the reliability of the news.

Even Lu Xiang was stunned.

Phine Elnium was dead?

She found it hard to believe this news because in her opinion, in District 17, a border city without even a rescuer, there was no existence that could rival Phine.

"Director, the news is absolutely true. Phine is indeed dead."

Her chest was pierced, and one could see the landscape on the other side.

This mode of death... it was just like that of Chai Ke and his subordinates!

"The body is currently at 203 Meteor Street, East District, the person who sent the letter claimed to be, claimed to be..."

"Claimed to be?"

"Claimed to be a concerned citizen."

The reporting Law Enforcer seemed somewhat embarrassed. He felt that the name made them look ineffective; a citizen reported Lainal’s hideout, and a citizen neutralized Phine Elnium.

"Understood."

Lu Xiang nodded, picking up the internal phone, "Notify Team One, Team Two, and Team Three to stand by, prepare for action."

...

A moment later, only Song Lan remained in the office. However, rather than immediately returning to logistics, he slowly made his way to the window.

Through the window, he saw the Law Enforcement Manor filled with cheering people.

By the time Lu Xiang arrived at the scene with the Special Operations Team, the boy had probably left long ago.

He returned to the Law Enforcement Manor before the boy relayed the news of Phine Elnium’s death.

The scene of the crime was at 203 Meteor Street in the East District; even by hovercar, it was at least a 20-minute drive. Having ample alibi, he was not remotely plausible as Phine’s killer, just like the day the Chai Ke incident occurred.

However, Song Lan found it hard to join in the celebratory atmosphere of the Law Enforcement Manor. At this moment, he was filled with sorrow.

His hard-earned ally who could have helped him escape the bitter sea was now gone, and his situation had not changed.

But there was nothing he could do.

By the time he arrived on his bike, his ally was enthusiastically discussing plans to destroy the Law Enforcement Manor. Such aggressive behaviour didn’t leave any room for him to maneuver.

So, once again, he was left alone to figure things out.

Song Lan never understood why these felons couldn’t just be good people and work towards a satisfactory outcome for everyone?

He believed it wouldn’t be long before the second-level alert would be lifted. News of Phine’s death would soon spread throughout District 17, and the new High Prosecutor, Dominas, would definitely learn of this news immediately.

Song Lan lowered his head and looked at the two-star Silver Star Medal clutched in his hand. That was what the Foster Family desperately wanted, to completely cover up their transaction with Phine Elnium and completely disassociate themselves from the death of the rescuers.

On the other hand, would a two-star Silver Star Medal be enough to bring down the Foster Family?

This was obviously impossible.

Not to mention the Foster family, even the newly appointed High Prosecutor Dominas might not be able to bring them down.

Even with the help of the media and public opinion, this charge would probably be assumed by a temporary worker who emerged from nowhere—this had always been their strategy.

However, in District 17, there was one person who knew about the Foster Family’s collusion with the "outside" forces. The evidence to point out their wrongdoing was in their hands

After witnessing Phine’s actions in District 17, Song Lan became pessimistic about the extravagant bounties from the "outside". Even if other allies arrived in District 17, would they act fairly, help him take the blame without causing him more trouble?

The chances were slim.

Song Lan could only come to this one conclusion.

Therefore, he had to change his plan and go with his backup strategy.

If the problem couldn’t be solved, the person who raised the problem had to be dealt with.

Once the conspiracy about Foster Family colluding with "outside" forces, resulting in the deaths of several rescuers, was exposed, the Foster Family probably wouldn’t have the time to worry about whether their hired assassin was dead or alive.

........

Meanwhile, at the Inspection Department.

Dominas listened to his subordinate’s report with a grave expression. Just a moment ago, he received a piece of news he could never have conjured up.

Phine Elnium was dead.

This notorious fugitive, who had a bounty of 1.73 million on her head, was his biggest asset and the "key" in his plan to solve all problems for the Foster Family.

Lu Xiang was dispatched from the core area to District 17. So without a proper excuse, even the Foster Family wouldn’t dare to harm her directly. But a notorious fugitive was a different story.

If Lu Xiang was killed in action while fighting a heavy felon, the forces behind her wouldn’t have much to say.

After all, even rescuers were liable to die in action while fighting criminals.

But...

Why was Phine Elnium killed?

In District 17, her abilities should’ve been unmatched!

"Sir Dominas!"

Someone barged into his office. The visitor was frantic and immediately brought a letter to him:

"High Prosecutor Dominas."

Since becoming the new High Prosecutor, he received many such letters. However, when he saw the name signed on the letter, his pupils contracted.

"Dorago Safron."

He did not even care for his two subordinates present, tearing the letter open immediately. Inside, apart from the letter, was the item he had been dreaming about for days.

The Silver Star Medal.

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