Enforcer Manual
Chapter 818 - 816: Take a Bath Together When Possible

Chapter 818: Chapter 816: Take a Bath Together When Possible

Seeing a superhero from the silver screen in the real world is definitely a novel experience, especially when that person is a national-level rescuer with an approval rating over 95%.

In the alleys and streets of District Seventeen, one can occasionally see advertisements endorsed by "Black Sand" on holographic projections.

A misty fog spreads through the room, and the warm sound of flowing water seems to wash away the fatigue accumulated throughout the day.

At the invitation of "Black Sand," Song Lan attended his home as a loyal audience member, fortunate enough to visit the superhero’s stylish villa.

"The first time I saw a film you starred in was several years ago. I don’t know if you remember, but that was when you had just resigned from your role in the external department and signed with Kolo Film Industry to become an actor. When I think about it, time really flies."

Song Lan reflected.

Back then, Lu Xiang had not yet graduated, Mr. Chai Ke was still alive and wielding power in District Seventeen, and the Foster Family was still secretly controlling the area.

"The first ’Black Sand’ was highly recommended to me by a colleague. He said it was different from other superhero-themed films and reflected many real-world issues. I don’t know if you remember, but the antagonist in the first film was an arms dealer who made a name for himself ’outside,’ modeled after the Barrosa Group that controlled the border arms trade. In the film, they colluded with officials of the border city, using the trade routes to amass huge profits, while you, as the United Government’s special envoy, came to investigate the matter."

Although the film didn’t spell it out, the various details all indicated that the fictional city was modeled after District Seventeen, with the officials in bed with the "outside" arms dealers and the omnipotent local authorities being the Foster Family.

In those years, "Black Sand" became a must-watch masterpiece for the people of District Seventeen.

While such themes were common, in the end of the film, "Black Sand" as the special envoy of the United Government eliminated the threat from the "outside" arms dealers and made the border city officials pay the price they deserved.

It was this film that helped Song Lan better understand the meaning of "Dream Chasing City."

After the release of "Black Sand," the people of District Seventeen began to believe their better days were near. They thought the movie was sending them a message that soon "Black Sand," or a superhero like him, would come to their city to rescue them from a dire fate.

As Song Lan’s first enlightening film, "Black Sand" always held a significant place in his heart.

"No wonder people call Kolo Film Industry the ’Dream Factory.’ They can give people hope with just one film," he remarked.

Unfortunately, that wait lasted several years.

The people of District Seventeen saw the release of "Black Sand 2" and "Black Sand 3," where the superhero was active in various border cities, dealing with threats from the "outside" arms dealers and the Rebel Army. However, a real-life superhero never seemed to arrive in their city.

It wasn’t until a few months ago, when Lu Xiang graduated from the Morning Star and took over as the head of the Law Enforcers, that their city began to change.

"Still, I want you to know that there are many people in District Seventeen who support you. They think you might be too busy solving problems elsewhere and unable to come for a while. If you were to hold a meet-and-greet event here, loads of people would take leave just to see you."

With this, Song Lan smiled.

The conversation was light and pleasant; he spoke freely, as if he was talking to an old friend he had known for ages, "No no no, I’m not flattering you. That’s how popular you are in District Seventeen."

Theoretically, movies and reality are miles apart, but for people living in 2167, it’s not easy to distinguish between the two.

Even if logic tells them that movie superheroes won’t appear in their lives, they still choose to believe it’s all real. Only by believing can they look forward to tomorrow.

"What does the advertisement say again? This city always gives you some hope. Be it a lie or a hallucination, it feels so close you could reach out and touch it, inspiring people to go to any lengths."

Song Lan raised his right hand out of the water to wipe the sweat beads from his forehead, the steam from the water making him feel dizzy.

"I’ve soaked a bit too long."

He steadied himself and stood up from the warm water. "Old Lu always said that soaking too long isn’t good for the body... Hm? Who is Old Lu? She’s my girlfriend. She never lets me bring my tablet into the bathroom, forbidding me from watching movies while soaking in the bathtub."

The bathroom in "Black Sand’s" villa is vast, akin to a small hot spring.

The most advanced holographic technology perfectly simulates the environment of a hot spring, making one feel as if in the depths of the mountains, away from the city’s hustle and bustle.

This shows that "Black Sand" knows how to enjoy life.

"I’m going to head out now, thank you for showing me around your villa today. This is exactly what a secret hideaway should look like, just like in the movies."

On the surface, it appears as a lavishly decorated mansion.

There’s a private bar, home cinema, spring system, and even a small sports room.

In the living room, there’s even a secret passage leading to a hidden room.

Just like the superheroes in the films, the secret room houses a variety of advanced weapons, most of which Song Lan had never even heard of. These weapons and the AI system allow "Black Sand" to deal with the various challenging antagonists in the movies.

Beyond the private armory, in the innermost compartment of the secret room, there is a darkroom.

In the center of the darkroom sits a cage, just big enough to hold a person.

According to "Black Sand," he had spent a lot of money to construct this cage which is fitted with varying temperatures, ensuring that someone locked inside wouldn’t burn to death immediately.

This is the progress of modern science—compared to his time "outside," the cage offered him more creative ways to play.

It turns out, "Black Sand" is a man who sticks to his roots.

He had not abandoned his original interests after becoming a national-level rescuer.

"Did you say you want to soak for a little while longer?"

Song Lan asked the shadowy figure in the mist, "Alright then, you must be tired after a whole day’s work. I won’t disturb you anymore, but make sure to take care of yourself."

He rose, opening the door of the hot spring room.

The moisture saturated his nostrils; he had always liked the smell of steam.

But this time, the steam carried a faint scent of blood.

The sound of water continued, and after he stopped speaking, the villa fell into silence once again.

The clear water began to carry some impurities.

It was red,

the color of blood.

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