Arriving at the World's Most Terrifying Nation, Frostplate!

Chapter 4: 004. Arriving in the World's Most Terrifying Nation - Frostplate!

Li Aoz stroked his chin, deep in thought.

Unlike the [Destruction] class [Martial Artists], who could get certified by any martial arts gym and gain power with a lot of money and a couple of days of training.

Or the [Artistry] class mages and [Eldritch] class [Mediums], who could obtain inherited knowledge by joining formal organizations.

The number of superhumans on Azure Star was not large, and there wasn't even a rating standard. They were almost like wild, unorganized beasts. The knowledge bestowed by alien civilizations was tightly controlled by the four nations.

"For the [Dominator] class professions, one is considered superhuman only after their 'Aura' awakens through genetic mutation."

Li Aoz was a bit troubled.

For players, awakening Aura was actually very easy.

After completing the three beginner-stage descent missions, players who unlocked the game's function bar could directly open the [Game Mall] and purchase the [Omega-Class Gene Awakening Potion]. For just 9888, they could choose any Aura type they desired and awaken.

Alternatively, players who were confident in their luck and unwilling to spend money could buy the cheapest [Alpha-Class Gene Awakening Potion]. What if they awakened a disaster-level Aura? However, he was currently an NPC template, and it was uncertain if he could even unlock the game mall.

Li Aoz pondered for a long time. Setting aside pay-to-win options, there were only three ways for ordinary players to become [Mutants]. Two of those paths were in the Red Arrow Empire, and only one was in Frostplate.

"Why was I born in Frostplate? This is so troublesome. I, the dignified envoy of the glorious Galaxian Civilization to the Finesse Federation, have come to this kind of place."

Li Aoz clicked his tongue.

In his previous life, his starting point was in the Red Arrow Empire, and he had never faced such a problem.

After all, what kind of place was Frostplate? It was a place where men were exploited and oppressed like black slaves, not just a gathering place for fighters.

Most chilling of all was Frostplate Republic's extremely cold and cruel 'Law Enforcement Division Four' intelligence agency.

The primary function of the 'Law Enforcement Division Four' agency was to supervise rights protection, prevent crimes against crime, and stop the violation of crimes.

It sounded normal enough, but in reality, when these female agents actually carried out their duties, they often killed the innocent to claim credit.

So, were women's rights well protected in this country?

— Not at all.

Frostplate was controlled by the upper elite, whose primary targets for persecution, besides men, were large numbers of lower-class women.

Although there were many female players in Frostplate Republic, most of them subtly showed fear when mentioning the local storyline.

Even after entering 1.0 and Frostplate entering the federal era, the government remained controlled by family conglomerates. 'Law Enforcement Division Four' was not abolished and continued until the 2.0 era, when Azure Star was bombed by the Galaxian Civilization, and it was finally buried along with that sinful history.

"Looking at it now, my situation is also quite troublesome."

Li Aoz mused.

The bank was attacked by a Spirit Wraith. As an ordinary person, he should immediately call the police, and then a superhuman organization would intervene to carry out a cleanup and investigation mission.

The same problem, if it happened to a citizen of the Red Arrow Empire, they would receive a sum of spiritual consolation money from the local government, the company would grant them leave for a period of adjustment, and they would decide whether to continue working.

But that was the Red Arrow Empire, the "Light of Humanity," not the Frostplate Republic, where the King of Hell had Frostplate tattooed on his back.

Based on Li Aoz's experience, if he reported the Spirit Wraith attack and the resulting casualties now, it wouldn't be the police or superhumans who arrived, but the female agents of Law Enforcement Division Four.

Don't assume these female agents would be diligent and responsible in handling cases just because they were public officials.

Law Enforcement Division Four was different. In seventy percent of criminal cases, when Law Enforcement Division Four agents arrived at the scene, they would basically not even glance at it. They would arrest people first, beat them, and then continuously shine incandescent lights into the suspect's eyes, preventing them from sleeping, and repeatedly asking questions. If there were any minor discrepancies in the details, they would resort to beatings and torture to force male suspects to confess.

So, what if the suspect was a woman? The answer was, it depended on whether the suspect had money.

If the suspect came from a prominent family and could pay some money, the Law Enforcement Division Four agents would greet them with a smile and send them home directly.

But if the suspect was a poor, lower-class woman, Law Enforcement Division Four would interrogate her based on their mood. If they were in a good mood, they would release her directly. If they were in a bad mood, they would detain her for seven to eight days first.

If a male suspect refused to confess and couldn't bear the humiliation, erupting in resistance, then too bad – our law enforcement officers are all women, and your act of resistance could be considered a severe infringement on female rights, an offense against them, not only insulting public officials and obstructing law enforcement but also suspected of defamation and reputation damage. They would be apprehended and sentenced for multiple crimes simultaneously.

There were quite a few such cases. Some female players who initially came to Frostplate thought they had arrived in paradise and enjoyed many privileges. However, after a short period, they deeply understood what "mutual obstruction and mutual punishment" meant.

Li Aoz lightly tapped the bank counter. The digital clock on the wall showed 05:42. The artificial light outside shone on his pale hand, making it feel faintly hot.

"If I don't report it and no superhumans intervene, then that Spirit Wraith will be roaming outside and will eventually target me."

"And if I do report it and the agents of Law Enforcement Division Four arrive, I might as well fall into the hands of the Spirit Wraith."

The bank opened at ten, but people would start arriving at seven for checks, and the bank manager would arrive an hour earlier, as early as six.

He didn't have much time left.

"Be calm, Li Aoz, be calm..."

This was the dying wish of his grandfather.

Although he had transmigrated as an NPC, Li Aoz wasn't too hung up on his identity. He still viewed things from a player's perspective, maximizing his own interests.

He pondered for a moment and began to compare his two sets of memories.

"This is Jianlin County town, but in reality, it's only about 20 kilometers from the outside. If I spend some money, I can completely escape."

"Frostplate's government is extremely corrupt and decadent, and Law Enforcement Division Four is rampant and overbearing, but there is one place where they cannot be arrogant."

"As internal affairs agencies, their enforcement scope is limited to within their own countries. Frostplate, Red Arrow, Righteous Dawn, and Heavenly Ring are far apart from each other. Each occupies an Orbital Elevator and a Satellite City. Even if an international warrant is issued, it will take some time for the other three countries to respond."

"The only place where the law can reach is the Civilized Lands."

Li Aoz narrowed his eyes:

"Go to the outside."

"There is no light there, nor darkness."

"Most importantly, the inheritance of [Mutants] is also there."