The Patrol Team's first rule was actually to mind their own business. It sounded somewhat absurd, but considering the harsh situation Aris and the others faced, it was not entirely incomprehensible.
Unfortunately, Aris had no idea that this Eastern man standing outside the Patrol Team's gates had come specifically to cause trouble. Zhang Heng had not acted earlier only because he wanted to gather information from all sides and wait for a suitable opening. Now, he had collected enough information and found that opening. The next step was to make his move.
Aris was also rather troubled over how he should treat this Eastern man who had just joined the Patrol Team.
The higher-ups had only said that Zhang Heng would assist him in maintaining order in this district, without explaining Zhang Heng's identity or position in detail. Normally, in such circumstances, Aris only needed to treat him as a newcomer. But Zhang Heng was from the palace, and it was rumored that Commodus valued him highly. Although Zhang Heng had been polite when they first met, Aris could tell that he was not someone who liked taking orders from others.
"I wonder what plans you have after joining the Patrol Team. Will you handle night patrols with us, or would you rather maintain daytime order with Deputy Captain Spirata and the others?"
Even if Aris had not asked, Zhang Heng had planned to bring it up. Since the Captain had spoken first, Zhang Heng said, "Actually, I'd like to borrow your squad."
"Borrow my squad?" Aris was taken aback. "You mean you want to be the Captain?"
Zhang Heng's request was undoubtedly quite rude. If this had been back when Aris had first returned from the army, he might have immediately shown the other man who was really in