Chapter 53: Put on an act and then want to leave?

In the reception room.

Lin Yu looked at the thirty-something Oriental youth before him.

He stood tall and straight, with a handsome face and a pretty-boy look—quite unlike those short, stocky Orientals.

He said, "I am Kudo Yusaku," and introduced himself in fluent Chinese: "I come from the navy and am the new consul of the Oriental consulate."

He reached out his hand, wanting to shake hands.

Lin Yu, however, acted as if he hadn't seen it, sitting on the sofa and scrutinizing him with interest.

"Interesting," Lin Yu said with a smirk. "Aren't all Orientals dwarfs? But Mr. Kudo is quite different."

Kudo Yusaku withdrew his hand, his smile unchanged.

"I am of mixed blood."

"Oh?" Lin Yu snorted. "So you're a hybrid breed."

A flash of cold light passed through Kudo Yusaku's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Director Lin, you're indeed as blunt as the rumors say."

"Flattery," Lin Yu said, crossing his legs. "I'm just like that—I can't help speaking a few truths whenever I see an Oriental."

"I don't know why Consul Kudo has come to visit so late—what brings you here?"

He especially emphasized the two words "consul."

After all, the previous consul's corpse might not even be cold yet…

"Director Lin," Kudo Yusaku said with a smile, "you surely know the current strength of our Great East Asia Empire."

"It occupies half of the territory of the seven northeastern provinces of Great Dry, boasting Asia's strongest navy and finest army."

"We have stationed a division just around Shen City, and in the East Sea our combined fleet is even more—"

Lin Yu yawned and said, "Consul Kudo, are you here to give me a history lesson?"

Kudo Yusaku's smile remained unchanged.

"I just want Director Lin to understand that there are things, boundaries, that must not be crossed."

His voice gradually grew cold.

"Burning down our consulate, killing our officials, assaulting our compatriots—"

"Director Lin's actions are simply too wanton and lawless."

"This is not only a provocation against the Great East Asia Empire, but also a disgrace!"

Lin Yu looked at him amusedly and said, "So what?"

"Tonight," Kudo Yusaku said slowly, "our troops are about to enter the city."

"A full regiment, plus two independent battalions."

"And furthermore," he said with a meaningful smile, "there is an entire marine battalion stationed on the warships docked in the harbor."

"Once these elite troops enter the city, they will make certain clueless people understand what is called—"

He paused and said, "Rules."

Lin Yu was about to speak when Kudo Yusaku suddenly changed the subject.

"However," he said, adopting a sincere expression, "personally, I actually admire Director Lin."

"At a young age you've taken control of security in the French Concession, with tough, swift methods."

"Someone like you, if you could cooperate with our Great East Asia Empire—"

"Then we can let bygones be bygones."

"Even more—" Kudo Yusaku said with a meaningful smile, "we could also grant Director Lin greater authority."

"For example, complete authority over Shen City's security—"

"And, for example, the position of Security Commander—"

"As long as Director Lin is willing to cooperate, these are not problems."

He stood up and straightened his uniform.

"I know Director Lin needs time to consider."

"；however...... ；"；

He glanced at his watch.

"It would be best to give me an answer before our troops enter the city."

"Otherwise—"

Kudo Yusaku's voice turned icy: "Then we'll have to resolve this by other means."

Having said that, he gave a slight bow, turned, and walked toward the door.

"Director Lin, I'll be waiting for your good news."

"Stop!" Lin Yu suddenly called out to Kudo Yusaku.

"You fucking put on an act and just want to leave?"

Kudo Yusaku stopped, turned around.

"What's up?" Lin Yu rose, walked over to Kudo Yusaku, and said, "After all that big talk, you just want to swagger off?"

"You Orientals are just like that—stuck-up, arrogant faces."

Lin Yu sneered, sizing him up: "What Great East Asia Empire? What strongest navy?"

"A bunch of copycats who stole Western skills—do they even deserve to show off in front of me?"

Kudo Yusaku's face began to darken.

"And you still say you admire me? Want to cooperate?"

Lin Yu spat and said, "You don't even bother to look at yourself—what kind of conduct are you?"

; A mongrel, you even dare discuss terms with me?

; Which country is your father? And which brothel did your mother come from?

A flash of murderous intent flickered in Gongdu Youzuo's eyes.

; Director Lin, watch your words.

; Limits? Lin Yu laughed heartily,; When you Easterners occupied our lands and killed our civilians, why didn't you observe any limits?

; After I killed a few Eastern dogs and burned your shabby consulate, you come here to put on an act?

Lin Yu stepped close to Gongdu Youzuo and said word for word:

; Let me tell you, I despise you Eastern dwarfs the most.

; What army wants to enter the city? Come on!

; I'll slaughter you mongrel first, then turn all your armies into fertilizer for Shen City!

Gongdu Youzuo's complexion had already turned ashen.

; Lin Yu, you will pay for what you said today!

; Price? Lin Yu sneered,; Just you bunch of dwarfs?

; You Easterners are a bunch of eggless wretches!

; All you do all day is scheme and play tricks.

; I look down on people like you the most!

Gongdu Youzuo's face twisted, his eyes flashing with raging fire.

; Lin Yu! You madman! He gritted his teeth,; Our Great Dongya Empire's army...

; Bang!

Lin Yu delivered a flying kick that struck Gongdu Youzuo squarely in the chest.

; Fuck, even when you're about to die you still put on an act!

Gongdu Youzuo crashed heavily to the ground, still trying to scramble up.

; Bring them! Lin Yu said coldly.

Two guards rushed into the reception room at once.

; Break all the limbs of that mongrel!

; Yes!

; You... you dare! Gongdu Youzuo stared in terror,; I'm an Eastern consul! You...

; *Snap! *

With a crisp crack, his right arm was brutally snapped off by the guard.

A harrowing scream echoed through the reception room.

; Aren't you good at pretending? Lin Yu crouched, looking at the writhing Gongdu Youzuo.

; Continue! Tell me again how mighty your Eastern Empire is!

; *Snap! *

His left arm was also broken.

Gongdu Youzuo was in such pain he could not speak, only letting out a mournful wail.

; Didn't you just say you'd make me pay the price?

; *Snap! *

The sound of his right leg snapping.

; Didn't you say you'd send troops into the city?

; *Snap! *

His left leg was also broken.

Gongdu Youzuo curled on the ground like a worm, convulsing, cold sweat soaking his entire body.

; Remember, Lin Yu stood up, looking down at his opponent from above.

; This is the fate of those who pretend in front of me!

; As for your armies...

Lin Yu let out a cold sneer.

; Let them come, I'm waiting!