Chapter 639: Chapter 424 Saint Aye’s Town_2 Chapter 639: Chapter 424 Saint Aye’s Town_2 Chen Lun spoke calmly:
“Imperial Judgement Group Team One, I am Captain Jack Spett, code number 01061… We are on a mission and have come to Saint Aye’s Town to investigate. We need to access the local Shelter branch’s information database for related matters.”
The voice on the other end of the walkie-talkie hesitated.
One could faintly hear the sound of a sharp intake of breath.
Soon, the male voice came through again, clearly more nervous.
“Please… please wait a moment, Captain Jack, I will notify the person in charge immediately.”
“Make it quick.”
Chen Lun said indifferently.
The Investigation Team, a group of eight, stood silently at the entrance of the building.
They positioned themselves carefully, three on the inside, four on the outside, shielding Captain Jack while their gazes subtly swept the surroundings, vigilant of every corner.
This was the basic discipline of members of the Imperial Judgement Group, never letting their guard down, no matter the situation.
Soon, the iron gates of the Shelter building creaked open, and more than a dozen people dressed in black uniforms quickly walked out. Leading them was a middle-aged man with a scar on his left cheek.
“Captain Jack, I am the head of the Saint Aye’s Town Shelter, Marta.”
The middle-aged man approached Chen Lun and the others, bowing respectfully with his hand on his chest.
The Imperial Judgement Group could be considered a superior authority to the Shelter, and except for the heads of the main city-level areas, everyone else, even when meeting ordinary members of the Judiciary, should address them as officers.
“Please come inside, gentlemen. If there is anything with which you require assistance, we can discuss it in detail in the meeting room.”
Marta asked respectfully.
Chen Lun nodded and gestured with his hand for his team members to follow him inside.
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A moment later.
The Investigation Team left the Shelter building.
But each person’s expression was full of doubt, and Lane, glanced at the captain walking at the front, couldn’t help but speak up:
“Captain, this is too strange. Even the local Shelter hasn’t detected any traces of polluted creatures… Could the Spirit World turbulence have flung the polluted creatures to some other place?”
“Impossible, the turbulence can indeed bring objects from the Spirit World to the present world in a disorderly fashion, but they must still follow the laws of the Mystic Realm… Since we were sent here, the polluted creatures definitely wouldn’t be far away.”
Welles said in a deep voice.
“But the local Shelter presides over this region, there should be some clue.”
Xibei frowned. After thinking for a moment, she added:
“Unless… this Shelter has hidden something, deceiving us.”
Chen Lun listened silently to his team members’ discussion and shook his head:
“Head Marta did not lie.”
The team members were slightly startled.
In their hearts, they thought that if the captain said so, then it probably wasn’t an issue with the Shelter. The captain must have already used some means to test that head of the Shelter.
Chen Lun’s eyes were deep.
‘It can be confirmed that the polluted creatures were indeed flung to Saint Aye’s Town by the Spirit World turbulence, but they were eradicated shortly after their arrival… Not only is the Shelter unaware, but there is also no trace left behind.’ seaʀᴄh thё Nôvel(F)ire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
Chen Lun thought about the results from the divination, feeling that there was still some secret hidden behind this matter.
‘Either this obscure little town possesses some hidden force, or someone is secretly protecting this place.’
He led his team through the streets, slowly speaking:
“Since this place hasn’t been invaded by polluted creatures, we needn’t waste more energy on further investigation… The priority is to examine the source of the pollution deep within the Spirit World.”
“Yes, Captain.”
The team members responded.
Chen Lun nodded slightly, planning to find a secluded spot to return to the Spirit World.
He cast one last glance at the seemingly ordinary and peaceful small town, his gaze suddenly drawn to an old man. The man was leaning on a bench by the street, smiling as he gazed into the empty space before him, murmuring to himself:
“Is that true?”
The old man tilted his head slightly, as if listening intently.
He soon nodded, his expression somewhat relieved.
“So it’s my time, huh… It seems little M intends to rely on himself from now on. I’ve prepared my will, that old house can go to him. It might not be worth much, but it’s also a century-old possession of our ancestors in Saint Aye’s Town.”
The team members noticed the captain’s odd behavior and followed his gaze to the old man, each with a strange expression on their faces.
To them, the old man seemed to have some mental issues, appearing somewhat abnormal. Then the old man sank into a long silence, his eyes vacant, lost in thought.
“Let’s go.”
Chen Lun didn’t want to waste more time and left the street after calling his teammates over.
Not long after the Investigation Team had left,
The old man sitting on the bench turned his head, looking toward where Chen Lun and the others had been standing, his expression puzzled as he spoke to himself:
“Mr. Angel, what are you looking at?”
It was as if the old man was addressing someone.
After a long pause.
“Interesting little fellow? I didn’t see them. Ah… Well, why should an old man close to death be so curious? By the way, your Divine Kingdom must be vast, right? Could I possibly meet some old friends? Ah ha, that would be great! I do miss that old drunk Pino a bit…”
The old man leaned back against the bench, smiling as he closed his eyes.
Lastly, he muttered faintly:
“The legend of the Angel has always been passed down in Saint Aye’s Town, yet no one has ever believed it… It’s an honor to have seen you with my own eyes before my passing.”