The Fastest Capture

After a tiring night, Linlin returned to her small home, intending to go to the bathroom to wash away the fatigue.

As soon as she entered, she immediately sensed something was off.

Too humid, as if someone had just taken a shower.

Sniff, sniff.

Em, emmm, there was no smell of anyone else; that should be Mavis.

Linlin’s brows furrowed.

Mavis taking a shower meant she must have noticed that she was gone.

Think from Mavis’s perspective.

Waking up in the middle of the night to find her wife missing; anyone would know that their wife must have a hidden secret.

Their wife’s secret, there was no need to say which sector this kind of thing belonged to.

Not to mention, what if Mavis knew, or if she found out later that Linlin was a succubus, and then she thought of tonight’s disappearance…

What would a succubus be doing out at night?

It’s hard to guess, isn’t it?

It was terrifying to think about!

Assuming Linlin was standing in Mavis’s position, how many doubts would she have if Mavis was not returning home in the middle of the night? She didn’t dare to think about it.

Linlin inexplicably felt her body was cold, silently wiping the water off her body.

Standing at the bedroom door, Linlin took a deep breath.

She didn’t want to be suspected.

Even if she had to risk exposure, Linlin would definitely explain herself clearly!

‘It seems that I can only come clean tonight. She hasn’t even tested Mavis’s opinion yet… Never mind! Face reality!’

Reviving her spirits, Linlin was ready to face the serious Mavis.

In her imagination, Mavis should be sitting on the bed at this time, looking out the window with a serious face, her anger accumulating as the time of her departure continued.

She was about to trigger an intense interrogation to unleash this part of her emotions.

“Mavis, listen to me… uh, hmm?”

Linlin looked at the sleeping Mavis in confusion.

How was it different from her imagination?

After hesitating for a moment, Linlin still didn’t intend to wake Mavis.

Forget it, take it as it comes.

Linlin quietly slipped into the covers.

As if sensing the familiar touch, Mavis’s hands subconsciously released the pillow and embraced Linlin in her arms.

Linlin didn’t resist either.

Mavis’s body temperature was a bit lower than Linlin’s; in the summer, she could act as an air conditioner.

It was quite comfortable to sleep.

Linlin was pondering all sorts of situations that might occur tomorrow; after thinking, she fell asleep.

Except for the shadow hung on the wall, everyone slept very well tonight.

The next day.

The biological clock struck, and Linlin slowly opened her hazy red eyes.

“Um? Mavis?” Linlin called out softly.

Mavis was still not awake.

Linlin blinked; this situation where Mavis wasn’t awake wasn’t in her expectations.

“Mavis, you’re going to be late for work!” Linlin shook her gently.

Mavis, with her eyes closed, was still in a dream.

Her eyebrows furrowed, and her right hand pulled Linlin into her arms; she patted her with her left hand.

Pa!

A crisp sound.

Linlin’s face turned red.

‘Forget, forget it, just let her wake up naturally.’

Mavis had a little morning temper in her dreams. If she was forced to wake up, she would be “bullied” easily.

After telling Mavis about it, she would innocently say, “I thought I was dreaming.”

Linlin, confirming that Mavis wasn’t pretending to be asleep on purpose, could only suffer this in silence.

The helpless Linlin wanted to get out first.

However…

‘Hey, why is she holding on so tight?’ Linlin sighed in annoyance.

Mavis’s brute strength was sometimes truly annoying.

Just like now, Linlin wanted to lift Mavis’s hand, but it was as motionless as steel; Linlin could only sigh helplessly.

Fortunately, even in her sleep, Mavis wouldn’t hurt her, or else she might be pressed to death one day, and she would have nowhere to cry.

She couldn’t wake her up by calling, and she couldn’t break free by struggling, so she closed her eyes and went back to sleep.

City Guard Gem Street Branch.

“All soldiers! Continue the patrol route, don’t let any possible demons take advantage.

All team leaders gather in the conference room!”

Branch Chief Aig said the order.

Soon, except for Mavis, dozens of team leaders sat in the front rows of the conference room.

The Gem Street branch was considered relatively wealthy among these branches, so the buildings were quite imposing.

Aig glanced around, very good, everyone was here. As for Mavis not coming? He would just pretend he didn’t see her.

“You should all have heard about what happened yesterday; a Hunt Court hunter privately let two demons go, suspected of being controlled or subverted by the demons.

According to the clues, that hunter, codenamed Shadow, is suspected of hiding in Gem Street.

The higher-ups have specially appointed us to arrest him and bring him back…”

“Chief Aig, I have a few questions.”

“First, call me Chief. Um, ask away.” Although he said so, anyone could see the smile on Aig’s face.

Theoretically, only district branches could be called Chief, and street-level branches could only be called Branch Chief.

But Gem Street was obviously somewhat different; its wealth was considered at the forefront even in the district level, and the street scale was even comparable to some smaller districts.

But after all these years, it still can only be a street-level branch, which was a very regrettable thing.

“Which people are dispatched from the Silver Codex? Or, who do we need to assist?”

Aig’s face turned black, and then he quickly adjusted his expression, saying calmly,

“The higher-ups believe in our strength, believe that we can capture him with our own strength.”

The other team leaders: ???

“We’re going to catch a powerful hunter with our heads?”

“This is somewhat absurd!”

The conference room instantly became noisy, and Aig didn’t stop them because he was also dissatisfied in his heart.

The Hunt Court and the Tribunal clearly didn’t want to get involved, and even wanted to drag it out, but the elders on the other side were urging him, and he was just a Branch Chief.

He couldn’t refuse, which was annoying.

Drip!

Aig felt that his crew cut was wet, and his mood was even worse.

Why was the conference room leaking water?

Just as he was about to look up, a team leader said confidently, “Has the Tribunal issued a judgment? Perhaps we can capture him by law.”

“Yes, yes, just like how we deal with some small demons normally.”

“That’s right, that’s right, Holderma is a nation of law.”

Demons who could sneak into the city were either powerful or had outstanding infiltration abilities.

If the patrol team didn’t have any means of restraint, rushing forward was like sending food.

Each branch had different types of demon judgment issued by the Tribunal; just use it when encountering a demon, which could greatly reduce the demon’s strength.

If they knew their real name, the effect would be even better.

But it didn’t work for people, and they needed the Tribunal to issue one temporarily.

Theoretically, as long as there was sufficient evidence, it wasn’t difficult to have the Tribunal issue a judgment.

But… Aig’s dark complexion explained everything; the Tribunal refused to issue a judgment due to insufficient evidence.

Everyone was silent.

After all, he was the officer in charge. Aig said, “This matter is the higher-ups’ affirmation of our Gem Street branch.

We must do it beautifully, make a good impression! We must capture the suspect in accordance with the facts…”

Everyone listened silently.

Drip.

Aig wiped away the water droplets on his head and continued speaking,

“Of course, we are very unfamiliar with the image of Shadow; we might not recognize him even if he stands in front of us.

At the same time, many people from other cities like to wear black clothes and robes.

In order to avoid urban disputes, it’s excusable not to offend them.

Cough cough, in short, everyone should capture the suspect as soon as possible. Understand what I mean?”

“Haha, understood, Chief!” ×n.

“Mmm, very good, you are all teachable good students.” Aig nodded with satisfaction.

Drip.

Unable to bear it any longer, Aig raised his head in anger,

“Didn’t it just get renovated last month? Which chamber of commerce did it… con?”

Aig was stunned.

The others all looked up.

They saw a bloodied and blurred figure hanging on the high wall.

Aig blinked, then rubbed his eyes; after a while, he burst into laughter.

The other team leaders had serious expressions and were puzzled.

Isn’t this a blatant provocation against the City Guard, against Holderma? Why was the Chief so happy?

Facing everyone’s gaze, Aig explained with a smile, “Alright, our mission is complete, the fastest arrest of the suspect legend.”