Chapter 271: Choice

Hearing Jiang Cheng's question, the man instantly snapped out of his somewhat guilty state, let out a cold snort, and said, "That guy got lucky, was noticed by the higher-ups, and was exceptionally promoted to Deputy Captain."

?

Jiang Cheng was greatly surprised by what he heard.

This is quite different from his imagined Law Enforcement Bureau, huh? Could it be that the South City Law Enforcement Bureau isn't completely rotten yet? Without him probing further, the other side kept talking on his own.

After that guy became Deputy Captain, he really thinks of himself as a dish on a plate—he forbids us from dealing with those thugs, forbids us from demanding favors at the shop, and what's more infuriating is that he makes us pay money. It's simply absurd!

He grew more and more angry as he spoke.

Other squads don't have this at all; they eat greedily, raking in side money until their hands are sore each month. As for us, in the past two or three months our income has plummeted, and we only get a meager dead salary.

Then why did I just see you asking others for things just now?

That's different.

The man sneered and said.

Three months ago, the Deputy Captain had an incident, leaving the position vacant. Many people eyed it, especially two of them with considerable backgrounds. We all thought the new Deputy Captain would definitely come from among them. No one could have imagined that the higher-ups directly promoted that guy Song Gang to Deputy Captain—no one saw that coming!

After that, we started speculating whether Song Gang had someone above him. During that period, even our director greeted him politely, let alone the several captains and us rank-and-file members.

So, could we dare disobey his words? Our captain even approached him privately about this matter, and ended up being sold out, bloodied, and the whole bureau learned about it.

"So, what happened afterward?" Jiang Cheng asked.

That's right; actually, over the past two or three months, the bureau has been investigating who is behind Song Gang.

Who?

I don't know the exact person, but I've heard some rumors that the ones who promoted him are some young masters and missesses from Inner City District.

The young masters and missesses of Inner City District?

Jiang Cheng's expression changed slightly.

This matter is also related to Inner City District? "Yes."

As the man spoke, he glanced around, as if fearing someone might be eavesdropping.

The young masters and missesses of Inner City District live in silk and jade, and many things we find interesting are of no interest to them; they pursue even more intriguing things, such as toying with other people's fates.

That guy Song Gang is like a stinky, hard stone in a cesspit—how could he be promoted to Deputy Captain? Yet those young masters and missesses could achieve this; promoting him to Deputy Captain, or even to Director of the Law Enforcement Bureau, wouldn't be difficult for them.

So that guy Song Gang is just a toy. Now those young masters and missesses are interested in him; he gains power, and when they lose interest, they'll kick him away,

Hmph, at that point whether Song Gang can still stay in the Law Enforcement Bureau is a question. So we're too lazy to deal with him; at most we tolerate him because he's still Deputy Captain.

Jiang Cheng, after listening, felt a chill rise in his heart.

So this is just a game? Those young masters and missesses of Inner City District, bored, are playing a game.

And Song Gang is the person they selected.

Perhaps because the former refused to go along with the crowd and acted independently, that made those people find him interesting, promoting him to Deputy Captain to see what would happen next.

They might even have placed a bet, to see what fate awaits the person they manipulate.

Will he become like everyone else? Or learn to restrain himself, act prudently? Or persist in himself until one day he meets an untimely death?

Clearly, the third possibility is more likely, because after someone figured out Song Gang's background, they found him an eyesore and wanted to eliminate him immediately.

And I am the hired assassin.

So, how should I choose?

Undoubtedly, Song Gang is a good person in the traditional sense.

Killing him would certainly be immoral.

But from another perspective, once this person is targeted by Inner City District folks, his fate is already sealed; even if he doesn't act, someone else will, killing the target, and if it's him, he'll give the target a satisfying end.

Moreover, headquarters also gave an explanation.

A mere Level 3 Original Force Warrior, judging from the opponent's modus operandi, might not even have a Vajra Talisman on him, and would be shot dead on the spot.

"But I choose not to kill."

Jiang Cheng's gaze was firm. What crushes the camel isn't just the last straw, but it started from the first.

Crossing the line like that happens zero or countless times.

Once he kills the opponent, thereafter, if he receives even more excessive missions, he'll comply.

Until the end, like most members of Dawn Society, he'll take missions without questioning details, not caring who he actually kills.

Completing the mission and earning the bounty is enough.

Just as he thought before undertaking the mission.

He doesn't want to be anyone's tool, doesn't want to be a cold, inhuman assassin, nor a puppet manipulated by others.

He only wants to be himself.

So he plans to use up that one and only chance.

This mission ends in failure.

Of course, that's what he says, but he can't make it too obvious for Bing Li to notice.

A failed mission can be explained away as insufficient strength.

If he doesn't even attempt the mission and just lies flat, that's an attitude issue, even a loyalty problem.

Given Bing Li's personality, he would absolutely not tolerate such a thing.

Therefore, he must still put on the act.

As for the next mission.

Jiang Cheng took a deep breath.

He no longer wants to receive missions from Dawn Society.

"Hey, big brother."

Seeing Jiang Cheng remain silent, the man hesitated for a long time, but finally mustered the courage.

You asked, I've already said it all. Can you let me go?

What's the rush?

Jiang Cheng let out a cold laugh.

What you just said is only your side of the story; how do I know you're not lying to me? I'll wake him up, and if your stories differ, hmph.

After saying that, Jiang Cheng slapped the other person awake with a few slaps.

As usual, a gunshot warning was fired, and the other person then told everything he knew in full detail.

It was much the same as what the first person said.

Even his tone was exactly the same.

Big brother, I've told you everything you wanted to know. Can you let us go?

Yeah, big brother, if you have a grudge against that guy Song Gang, just go find him. Even if you don't know his address, it's fine—I'll tell you.

No need.

Jiang Cheng interrupted them.

You don't need to go anywhere today.

!

The two realized something was wrong and were about to turn and run.

Crack.

Two crisp sounds rang out, and after their heads turned a full 180 degrees, their figures slowly collapsed.

Jiang Cheng adjusted the human skin mask on his face, then turned and walked into the shadows.

(End of chapter)