Achieving Demon Godhood from Unlocking Talents

「Several days later.」

White clouds drifted by under the high, red sun.

A tram glided along the tracks in the district. At the intersection, the traffic light counted down as cars waited behind the crosswalk.

The towering buildings lining the district cast long shadows on the ground below, partially blocking the sun. Corporate employees hurried along the skywalks as glass elevators ascended and descended without pause.

[Red Maple Daily: A major violent incident recently erupted in the Hive District. An investigation by the Superpower Bureau and the City Lord’s Mansion has confirmed it was the work of the Rebels. Over two hundred people were injured.]

[Reports indicate that members of the Iron Sand Army and Blackthorn were also present during the incident. The Superpower Bureau and the patrol teams suffered a total of twenty-seven casualties...]

[City Morning Paper: The City Lord’s Mansion has announced that it will be dispatching elite members from the patrol teams and the City Guard Army to collaborate with the Superpower Bureau on a plan to purge the Rebels. They will also join forces to launch an offensive against the Wilderness Warlords...]

The news screens hanging in the shopping mall continuously broadcasted the latest updates.

Passengers inside the tram and pedestrians on the streets all looked up, their discussions noticeably quieter than usual.

Taking it all in from the corner of his eye, Lu Chao strode into the Superpower Bureau building.

As he walked, he could feel the solemn and heavy atmosphere inside. The chatter in the elevators and the main hall was far less than usual.

Most people hurrying back and forth were dressed in black combat uniforms, armed with live ammunition. Their faces were grim, as if they were holding their breath.

This wasn’t surprising. Just yesterday, the Superpower Bureau had held a memorial service and oath-taking ceremony for the fallen team members.

In addition, several support teams had been dispatched from Yao Capital to launch a new investigative offensive targeting the Rebels within the city walls.

As for the Wilderness Warlords...

"Most of these warlords are holed up in military fortresses or underground bases in the wilderness. They’re easy to defend and hard to attack."

"But the higher-ups have already sent a lot of people to cooperate with the City Guard Army, provide aid, and start a counter-offensive."

He reached the door to Branch Director Li Junyi’s office. It was open, and he happened to overhear his conversation with Yao Jin.

Slightly taken aback, Lu Chao slowed his pace.

’This is much better than I expected.’

The reason the Wilderness Warlords dared to act so recklessly was summed up in one word: wilderness.

That place was unlike the walled cities and wasn’t within the Alliance Country’s territory.

Not only were there Mutant Beasts and residual radiation, but there were also numerous military fortresses and underground bases left over from old wars, making them difficult to breach.

’But from the looks of it now, have the higher-ups reached a deeper cooperation with the City Lord’s Mansion?’

SWOOSH!

As he pondered, a light breeze swept past.

Yao Jin walked out of the office. Her complexion was rosy, a clear sign that her injuries had healed.

"It’s your turn."

She smiled faintly. She was dressed in a light-colored Martial Arts uniform, her hair still tied back in a ponytail.

She was no longer holding the silver longsword named Silver Moon, instead gesturing with a smile toward the office behind her.

"It’s about the attack,"

she reminded him in a soft voice. Perhaps because they had faced danger together, their relationship had become much more familiar, no longer as formal as before.

"Alright."

Lu Chao nodded. The reason he was here today was because of a last-minute notice from Li Junyi.

After her reminder, he had a few suspicions. He quickly entered the branch director’s office.

Li Junyi, dressed in a crisp uniform, sat on the opposite side of the sofa area. He was middle-aged, with deep worry lines creasing his forehead.

"Leader Lu, come, have a seat."

He gestured with a smile and personally brewed a cup of hot tea.

Lu Chao accepted it with a word of thanks and took a small sip.

Then, after some polite pleasantries, Li Junyi explained, "The main reason I called you here today is about what happened a few days ago."

"Thanks to your and Leader Yao’s perseverance, and the sacrifices of all the team members, we were able to protect Special Commissioner Luo and the others."

"The Yao City Committee has personally reviewed the matter and issued a directive."

As he spoke, he handed over a document, which Lu Chao accepted.

It detailed the compensation for all team members involved in the security mission, including substantial rewards.

As for the fallen,

each one would be posthumously honored as a martyr. Their families would receive the protection of the Superpower Bureau and a compensation of three million Alliance Coins. Furthermore, their immediate family or descendants would be guaranteed admission to a prestigious academy, along with significant resource support and preferential treatment in employment.

He glanced at it. The terms were a cut above what he had expected.

"You’re their leader. You should be the one to announce the relevant details."

Li Junyi showed him respect by putting him in charge of the matter.

In reality, there wasn’t much to do. It was more about providing closure for his subordinates. All he had to do was gather them for an announcement.

"Then what about the investigation in the Hive District...?"

"It’s been suspended for now."

Li Junyi shook his head, then added tactfully, "You, Leader Yao, and all the team members on duty have worked hard. The higher-ups have requested that you all go home and rest for half a month."

"As for the injured, they need to fully recover before anything else."

Seeing his sincerity and earnestness, Lu Chao nodded and agreed.

"As for you, Leader Lu."

After a moment of consideration, Li Junyi suddenly stood up and retrieved a small, black briefcase from behind his desk.

"For killing the Rebel Law Enforcement Officer, Li Gusha, and for working with Leader Yao to slay the Iron Sand Army’s Superpower Commander, Ma Biao."

His expression was serious as he stated with great solemnity, "Inside are four portions of energy mineral essence."

"In addition, thirty thousand contribution points and eight million Alliance Coins will be deposited into your account later."

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