Enforcer Manual
Chapter 798 - 796: Believe in Roger_1

Chapter 798: Chapter 796: Believe in Roger_1

To ensure the smooth handover and escort of the high-level councilors, Lu Xiang transferred Song Lan’s entire department to District 4 on a business trip.

Before booking the tickets, she casually secured Zhuang Chi’s autographed photo of "Yaku Barrier."

The next morning, the four members of the Publicity Department met at the airport in District 17. Zhuang Chi put on sunglasses and a baseball cap, amidst an air of suspicion that was similar to the celebrities on TV entering and exiting airports.

However, this was not her attempting role-play; on the contrary, her heart was in her throat.

"I’ve synchronized with the buyer. We’re meeting this afternoon in District 4," she whispered in a low voice after taking her seat.

She was just a step away from her get-rich plan, but it’s often at such times that accidents are most likely to occur.

All her past attempts at fortune had also met with mishaps just as she was about to succeed.

Now, the contents of her suitcase were worth a six-figure sum that could easily put them at risk of being targeted by desperados.

"Chief, Roger, would you accompany me this afternoon to the delivery spot to give me some courage? I’d feel more secure with more people around," she asked.

Especially Roger.

People unfamiliar with him would invariably mistake him for a ruthless hard case upon first meeting. At that point, he just needed to stand to one side without uttering a word, and he could perfectly play the part of an enforcer.

As for Song Lan, although his build didn’t seem imposing, he fit the image of a military strategist people might imagine.

Zhuang Chi thought that Valerian’s skill in smashing wine bottles over people’s heads might come in handy, a pity she had to report to the program crew immediately upon landing.

The selected contestants would arrive in District 4 over the following days; they needed some basic training before the official filming started to prevent them from falling apart on the show.

"Don’t worry, Zhuang Chi, I’m not a pushover," said Roger, folding his arms across his chest and giving her an assuring look. "After all, I’ve participated in the underground boxing of District 17."

An underground boxer.

This identity alone earned respect in the cities of the United Government. In this age of advanced technology, they were the guardians of wildness and strength.

In that tournament, he had achieved an impressive rank within the top 128, only a few steps away from the District 17 championship.

"Are you sure...?"

It was better when Roger hadn’t mentioned it; his words only intensified Zhuang Chi’s worries.

She and Valerian had been at the match to cheer for Roger, but before the electronic billboard set up by Nami could display Roger’s name, the referee had already announced the match’s outcome.

It is worth mentioning that due to the swift nature of Roger’s knockout, his injuries from the boxing match were not serious.

These less-than-pleasant memories prompted Zhuang Chi to make a sincere suggestion, "It’s probably best if you don’t throw a punch."

"Though I stopped at the top 128, the competition was against the most elite underground boxers. I can surely handle a few average Joes," Roger asserted confidently. "At the very least, my ability to take a hit is undoubtedly up to par."

At this, Song Lan also stepped forward to speak on his behalf, "Trust in Roger, he’s already a step ahead of the vast majority of people."

While the underground boxing enthusiasts were still watching from the stands, Roger had become an official professional underground boxer.

Moreover, the name itself was quite prestigious.

It wouldn’t be beyond reason if he were to awaken the "King’s Domineering" in a critical moment.

He pulled up a webpage showing the official website of the District 17 underground boxing club. With practiced ease, he found Roger’s registration information, "Here, see for yourself, he’s now a certified professional boxer."

"Roger (Enforcer)"

"Record: 0 wins, 2 losses (0%)"

"Best Achievement: Top 128 in District 17 League (out of 128 contestants)"

Due to Roger’s limited participation and his consecutive losses, the official website did not provide a technical or stylistic summary for him as they would for top professional boxers.

Only Valerian had a sharp comment after watching Roger’s match—"I could probably do better myself."

"You..."

With a long sigh, Zhuang Chi said with an encouraging tone, "Keep at it, don’t give up."

"Don’t worry, with Roger here, nothing will go wrong," came the reply.

Hearing this, Zhuang Chi fixed a skeptical gaze on Song Lan; she seriously doubted whether Song Lan’s praise was actually setting Roger up for failure.

Before now, no one had ever been optimistic about his prospects as a professional boxer.

She couldn’t help but ask, "Chief, are you serious? Do you really trust Roger that much?"

"I trust the public order in District Four even more. I checked a lot of information yesterday. There are swarms of rescuers there; criminals simply have no place to thrive."

Unlike cities that rely on Enforcers to maintain public order, the rescuers in District Four are vehemently against evil. They are active on the front lines of fighting crime, and their images are often published in major news media. In people’s hearts, they are the incarnation of justice.

"I have a lot of confidence in our rescuers."

"Huh."

Zhuang Chi raised an eyebrow, "Who sets up cameras on the side of the road when committing acts of bravery, always managing to capture their most valiant side? I’ve seen some information suggesting that even the criminals are pre-arranged by the rescuer’s team. The timing of their appearance and the manner in which they are ultimately caught are all meticulously designed."

These days, the vast majority of people have unsatisfactory lives, and it is all too easy to stir people’s emotions.

"You can’t go around saying that recklessly."

Song Lan quickly stopped Zhuang Chi.

This was the flight to District Four, and it was inevitable that there would be staff from film and media companies aboard. He didn’t want Valerian to be blacklisted by them before even participating in the program and then be subtly targeted and sabotaged during the recording.

"This lady is right, most of the acts of bravery in District Four are pre-planned ’performances,’ and this has long ceased to be a secret."

A male voice came from the row in front of them.

He dressed similarly to Zhuang Chi and had a burly man by his side, looking like his security, "But don’t think staging these acts is too easy. Provoking people’s emotions also requires skill. In District Four, every day, countless professionals design ways for their rescuers to become famous... You must be visiting District Four for the first time, right? You will understand once you’re there."

The atmosphere among them became somewhat subdued following the stranger’s interjection.

Zhuang Chi, worried that the fact she had a six-figure autographed photo in her luggage might be exposed, stopped talking and sat back in her seat to rest with her eyes closed.

Song Lan also didn’t refuse the invitation to go along with her in the afternoon to deliver the goods. After all, he was very curious as to how the ’duck’ that had come into their hands would end up flying away.

The flight landed on time at District Four airport in the afternoon.

As they walked into the pedestrian walkway, Song Lan felt as though he had entered a cinema, with the latest movie holographic ads on both sides. After the man with the sunglasses had gone far, Zhuang Chi whispered, "I think I’ve seen him on some program, but I can’t remember exactly."

"That’s not strange. It’s said that while walking the streets of District Four, one might encounter celebrities or filming locations at any time."

With that, Valerian waved enthusiastically at the program team in the distant lending area, and for a moment several cameras focused on them.

The production team would film each contestant’s arrival scene.

Valerian said goodbye to the three of them and then trotted toward the camera."

Today she had put on a pretty outfit and applied makeup before leaving. She had never taken so much care in getting ready, even for blind dates. Zhuang Chi, in contrast, had booked a boutique hotel far from the program’s shooting location and in a district where such hotel options were a rarity, in this glitzy city.

Three single rooms.

If Comrade Valerian performs well and makes it to the top four or even the finals, they would likely stay in District Four for over a month.

Even though they were using department-reimbursed funds, Zhuang Chi was not wasteful.

Compared to the surrounding skyscrapers, the building looked a bit old and much shorter, quite reminiscent of structures from twenty or thirty years ago. Back then, District Four’s entertainment industry was not as developed as it is today, and life there was not as fantastical as it is now.

The fantastical turned real as soon as the three of them entered the hotel, they heard a shrill "Help!"

A vicious-looking man held a knife in his right hand, pressing it against the neck of a young woman, the blade biting into her delicate skin and leaving a wound from which blood was flowing down.

Seeing this, Roger immediately rolled up his sleeves and approached with determination...

Ready to revert to his old trade, persuading the criminal that there’s always a chance to turn back from the wrong path.

Despite his menacing appearance, he was actually a civil servant who used words rather than force at work.

But Zhuang Chi grabbed him first, pointing at a camera nearby, as well as at the crew members beside it.

In District Four, stumbling upon a filming site was very common, with some low-budget productions even scrimping on the cost to clear the area.

"Cut! Your expressions are too wooden, not fierce enough. Remember, your role is that of a serial killer who has committed over a dozen murders and is now cornered! And you, I know you want the audience to remember you, but you’re playing a hostage now, a desperate and frightened hostage. Stop winking at the camera!"

Soon after, the director commented on the performance of the two actors.

"Find the feeling, let’s go again!"

...

The three of them watched from a distance for a while, but eventually, the rather exaggerated acting of the two made it too difficult for them to watch, and they headed to the front desk.

An electronic sign at the most visible spot read:

"Dear guests, should you encounter any unlawful infringement (such as robbery, kidnapping, extortion, etc.), please do not panic. You may just be encountering a filming or a reality show. Please refrain from assaulting the staff, we thank you for your cooperation!"