Empire of Shadows

Outside the North Railway Station in King's Harbor, Rucar, dressed in plain clothes, sat in a roadside restaurant that looked very unremarkable.

He was also wearing sunglasses today, and even people who knew him would probably not recognize him at a glance unless they looked closely.

Moreover, the North Railway Station is located between the Xilin District and the Creek Valley District, far away from the harbor area where he often haunts, and there are almost no acquaintances here.

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He was sitting in a small restaurant serving 'braised beef rice'. This is a small restaurant specializing in 'braised beef rice'. They buy back the minced beef and braise it until it is very soft.

Just pick it up with chopsticks and it will completely break open into fine fibers.

Then add potatoes, some tomatoes and a small amount of wheat kernels. When someone orders, they will take a bowl, fill it with a large bowl of rice, and then pour a large spoonful of beef and potatoes, as well as a corresponding thick sauce.

Of course, you can also choose not to have rice. Bread is also available here, but the bread will not be covered with soup. You have to dip the bread in the soup to eat it.

The restaurant is doing good business. For many people who have been on the train for a long time and are eager to satisfy their appetites, the cheapness and good taste here can sweep away the fatigue of their journey.

There was still a while before the train arrived. Rucar came earlier. He took a seat, ordered a beef rice, and then started reading the newspaper.

Today's headline was a picture of Director Charlie resigning to take the blame. He bowed and apologized to the reporters at the press conference and said that he had submitted his resignation letter.

Regardless of whether the City Hall approves it, he will resign from his job.

The reason for all this is related to the suicides of Booker and Sam.

Booker and Sam took advantage of the police's negligence in management during their detention and chose to commit suicide, which made the investigation into Red High Heels difficult to continue.

Because many materials are only known to the two of them, such as people asking whether there is a higher-level umbrella behind Sam and Booker, and whether there are more senior masterminds.

All because of the suicide of two people, it is impossible to investigate further!

As the person in charge of these two "accidents", Director Charlie has an unshirkable responsibility. Although many people think that he does not actually need to pay for the mistakes of the police officers, he believes that no matter whose problem it is.

As long as it happens in the City Police Department, it is the responsibility and fault of him, the director of the police department, and he must give the public an explanation!

Rucar heard that some people even ran to the gate of the police station to persuade Director Charlie not to resign. His expression at this time was also a little strange, because he knew very well that Director Charlie was obviously not the kind of person who would resign to take the blame for his subordinates' mistakes.

If he... let his subordinates take the blame and take care of the person who made the mistake to a certain extent, he would believe it.

Director Charlie has always shown the image of a talkative boss, but to let him take responsibility himself, and in the situation where he only has one and a half years left before retirement, he thinks this is unlikely.

"It's another political struggle."

He muttered, but he also had to admire those who play politics.

Now people's attention is focused on Director Charlie's resignation to take the blame, and the fact that two important criminal suspects and witnesses in the police station inexplicably committed suicide has been diluted.

This made Rucar, who knew the police system well, feel a sense of unease, because he is now obviously not standing with the locals.

Let him let go now... He can't do it. In fact, sometimes he is also thinking, thinking about whether it is worth doing this.

This is a fruitless thought, and every time he thinks about it before going to sleep, he gets no results.

Just as he began to think wildly, the whistle from the station made him turn his attention from the newspaper back to the station.

The North Railway Station is not a large station, because it is far from the port, so only some passengers from the north or people looking for opportunities will get off here.

And some other people and a large amount of goods basically went directly to the South Railway Station.

So the North Station is not big, he can even see the water vapor released by the station slowly rising!

A few minutes later, a young man came out of the train station. Every day, many people come to King's Harbor from other places. It seems that in the eyes of many outsiders, as long as they come to King's Harbor, they can find a job.

The realization of various Federal dreams makes many people who don't know anything about this world truly believe that this is the end of the dream they are pursuing!

The young man was carrying a shoulder bag. He quickly saw the restaurant on the roadside and walked over quickly.

Rucar observed for a while and confirmed that it was the young man. He greeted him, "Beno?"

Beno subconsciously looked in the direction of Rucar, walked over with a smile on his face, and sat down.

"Are you Rucar?"

"My brother mentioned you to me. For the next period of time, I will listen to your arrangements."

Rucar ordered him a serving of braised meat rice. He looked very hungry and ate it in big gulps.

The sticky and fragrant beef soup wraps the rice grains. Even without the meat, the feeling of stuffing it into your mouth is satisfying, not to mention that there are so many beef fibers.

This is not a place to talk. After he had eaten almost enough, Rucar paid the bill and went into the car with him.

The car drove slowly on the road without any destination.

"Do you know what your next job is?"

He asked.

Beno nodded and replied, "I know, you need me to go undercover in an empire immigrant gang, look for their criminal evidence, and help you pass some messages."

Rucar nodded, "Yes, do you know this is very dangerous?"

Beno seemed indifferent, not knowing whether he was big-hearted or he was really not afraid of this, "I grew up on the streets since I was a child. I'm not bragging, I may be more familiar with these people and these things than you are."

Rucar looked at him a few more times, "The Lance family is not an ordinary criminal group. They are ruthless. You just arrived and don't know. They just killed maybe seventy or eighty people, or even more."

"But so far we have only found one body, which he deliberately left at the scene..."

Beno couldn't help but whistle, "It sounds like this is not the style of King's Harbor, more like the style of some industrial areas."

"They kill people and throw them into the boiler, no one can find them."

Rucar continued, "What I mean is, what you have to do is deal with these people. If you accidentally expose yourself, you will be in great danger."

"Their methods of dealing with traitors are very violent, you should have heard of it..."

Beno immediately said what Rucar wanted to say, "They executed a traitor and hung him on the street lamp at the entrance of your bureau. I heard about it."

The car was about to enter the Creek Valley District. There were fewer people here. He found a place next to a park and stopped, but the people didn't get out of the car.

"So you are in danger, in mortal danger. You are my friend's cousin. If you feel worried, I can find someone else."

Beno shook his head and said, "I am very satisfied with this job. I heard that as long as I take care of them, you can make me an official agent?"

Rucar nodded to confirm, "There is friction between big figures behind this matter. As long as you can take care of the Lance family, I guarantee that being an agent is just the most basic thing, and there is even a chance to become a senior agent."

Beno didn't have any more questions. This is why he risked joining this plan.

He had also been on the streets in his hometown for a while. With the start of Prohibition, he immediately realized that a great era was coming.

Between criminal groups and law enforcement, he is more inclined to law enforcement, because it is easier and safer for law enforcement to make money.

So he found his cousin, who had become a senior agent, and talked about this matter. It's just that their local area doesn't have such a complex social relationship as King's Harbor, and it is difficult to enter the Dangerous Goods Administration.

If Rucar didn't need an undercover agent, maybe he would have started thinking about how to gain a higher position in the gang!

This is an opportunity, he firmly believes in this.

"Then how should I start working?"

Beno entered the state very quickly.

Rucar didn't continue to mention those dangerous things to him, and also began to enter the state, "The Lances just solved the invading Viper Gang and re-unified the Empire District. Next, he will definitely recruit more manpower to deal with the situation that may become more chaotic."

"So as long as you are willing to join them, they are very likely to take you in."

"This is your identity..."

Rucar opened the toolbox in the passenger seat, took out a file from it, and handed it to Beno, "I asked someone to get a copy of the information from the empire, your name is still Beno, your family was separated from you in the war."

"You boarded a ship recruiting sailors. You helped the ship owner for three months, and he didn't give you a penny, and then left you on the dock. Now you need a meal!"

Beno quickly read the information. The information contained information about his "family" and some corresponding things.

He returned the file to Rucar, "When do I start working?"

Rucar looked at his clothes, "Wait until you change your clothes."

He had prepared some tattered clothes worn by illegal immigrants. More than two hours later, a ragged Beno appeared on the dock.

Watching him blend into the crowd, Rucar came to the phone booth on the roadside and dialed a number.

"I have a message I want to tell you."

"The Dangerous Goods Administration has arranged for an undercover agent to enter your gang..."

After saying that, he hung up the phone and quickly left. He had previously asked others to find some undercover agents, and several had successfully entered the Lance family.

There was a long way to go from the bottom to the middle and high levels, and in order to ensure that Benno could reach at least the middle level more safely, a group of people had to create a safe illusion for Lance first.

He knew what those young people who laughed and didn't take undercover work seriously would face after this phone call, but these were all the bumps that had to be experienced on the road to justice!

Without the baptism of blood and gunfire, how can the police badge shine?

For a greater victory, a small sacrifice is worth it.

When Lucal returned to the Hazardous Materials Investigation Bureau, he happened to see Ponda driving out.

The two cars stopped slightly when they crossed at the door. Lucal was a little curious because it was obviously not the time to get off work in the afternoon, and Ponda was not wearing a uniform.

He joked, "You're not going on a date, are you?"

Ponda smiled reluctantly, "Some private matters, I'll be back soon."

Lucal realized that Ponda might be having relationship problems. Everyone knew that Ponda had a girlfriend recently, and it seemed that he was doing very well with her.

What can be said about this kind of thing?

As a single Lucal, he was a little envious, but only a little. He nodded slightly, "Good luck, call us if anything happens!"

"Thank you!"

Ponda was very grateful. The people here gave him a feeling of home.

In fact, he was very anxious now because Lisa suddenly said she wanted to break up with him, which made him, who had just started enjoying couple life and enjoying it, unable to bear it?

Moreover, Lisa was also very beautiful and very loyal. He was extremely satisfied with Lisa and didn't want to lose this girl.

As soon as he thought that Lisa was about to leave him, Ponda felt a heart-wrenching pain!

Along the way, his brain was almost unable to think. If he hadn't reacted quickly, he might have had several car accidents. Finally, he rushed back to the house where he currently lived in time.

He happened to see Lisa walking out of it with a suitcase. He directly pushed open the car door and rushed over, grabbing the suitcase in Lisa's hand, "Why do you want to leave?"

Lisa gave him a call and told him that she was leaving and might never come back in the future. She was grateful to Ponda for giving her the best time and would always remember the first man who walked into her life.

This scared Ponda!

Lisa kept crying. Ponda took her hand and pulled her back into the room, "Honey, we are one. If you have any trouble, why don't you want to share it with me?"

"Maybe I can solve your trouble. You know, I am an agent of the Hazardous Materials Administration. I have my own connections and relationships. More or less people in this city will give me some face."

He explained for a long time, but Lisa was still crying, crying so much that Ponda was a little upset, "Stop crying!"

"Tell me, why do you want to leave me?"

"Is it because I'm not good enough to you?"

"Or is it because someone has interfered in our relationship?"

"Even a death row prisoner will have his crime announced by the judge before being hanged. You can't just hang me without telling me anything!"

Lisa wiped her tears, "I need money. My mother is hospitalized and needs surgery, a lot of money!"

Ponda immediately breathed a sigh of relief. He took Lisa's hand, "It's just money, I have savings."

"Tell me first, how much money does your mother's illness need?"

"Fifty thousand!"

Ponda's expression suddenly froze, "Fifty... thousand?"

Lisa stood up and said, "I should go. I don't want to burden you, Ponda. I love you, but I don't want us to live in pain with guilt because of my mother's illness!"

Ponda grabbed her hand, a little anxiously, "Even if you leave me, where can you get this money?"

Lisa stammered and said her thoughts, "I heard... some places are willing to introduce work to girls like me who need money. They... have high incomes."

Ponda's entire face turned red!

Lisa was actually going to do flesh business?

He was amused by anger!

"Do you think you can make money doing this?"

His voice unknowingly became much louder, but when he thought of his girlfriend's beautiful face and graceful figure, she was no worse than the girls in those high-end places.

It is said that they have dozens of yuan at a time, and even hundreds of yuan at a time when they meet a rich man, so thinking about it, it is not that there is no chance.

He suddenly slapped himself in the face, how could he think about this at this time?

Lisa suddenly broke down and cried, "But so much money, when will your salary and my salary be able to raise enough?"

"My mother brought me into this world. I can't stand by and watch her die little by little when she needs me."

"Let me go, I will always remember you, Ponda, please!"

"Forget me!"

Ponda's heart was in a mess, but he knew that if he let go, this might be the most regrettable thing he would ever do in his life.

He held Lisa's hand tightly and refused to let go.

"No, I won't let you go. I believe we can definitely find a way to solve this problem. Stay, let's face it together!"

Lisa cried and threw herself into Ponda's arms, and kissed his face indiscriminately. She seemed to be venting her emotions...

After a storm, Ponda felt even more guilty.

Lisa's mother was sick and hospitalized, and he was still standing here, which made him feel that he should take on his responsibilities.

In fact, he had a way to get money. Someone had contacted him some time ago, hoping to make friends with him.

He refused at the time, thinking it was unnecessary.

The income of the Hazardous Materials Administration is quite high. Although he is just an ordinary agent, with various benefits, it is almost a hundred yuan, which is enough for him.

Even if he gets married, this money is enough for a family's expenses.

But now, he stroked the girl who was sleeping next to him, and decided to do something.

He walked to the study, found the business card from the drawer, and dialed the number on it. After a while, the phone was connected, but no one spoke.

The sound of breathing coming through the receiver let him know that there was someone on the other side.

He was silent for a while, and took the lead in speaking, "Someone told me that if I want to talk to you, I should call this number."

There was a quick response from the other side of the receiver, "That's right, Agent Ponda, my boss likes to make friends very much. In fact, some of your colleagues have already made friends with us, but my boss said that there are never too many friends."

"Are you free tonight?"

"You can come over and talk to us!"