The head of the intelligence department pondered for two seconds after hearing her out, then spoke.
"Captain Liu, the Dark Raven Organization has hidden all its bases very well. Trying to determine the locations of every base in a short time won't be easy.
"We'll need to mobilize some informants and analyze the previous surveillance data and clues as well. You'll have to give us some time."
"I understand. Intelligence doesn't fall from the sky. It'll indeed take some time to gather." Liu Jialin nodded, not making things difficult for him.
"Then hurry. Notify me the moment you have any news."
With that, she turned and left the intelligence department. She planned to deal with the other work on hand first, then wait for news from the intelligence department.
Meanwhile, in the living room of an apartment at the other end of the city, darkness filled the room. Only the faint glow of the streetlights outside filtered in, sketching the vague outlines of the furniture.
Suddenly, a figure appeared out of thin air in the center of the living room.
Lin Li had returned from the Ruins Space. Looking at the dim living room, he walked toward the switch in the corner while muttering under his breath.
"It's completely dark already. I stayed in the ruins too long today and came back a little late."
His voice carried a hint of weariness, and the dry heat unique to the Ruins Space still clung to his body.
With a sharp click, Lin Li pressed the switch. The ceiling light came on at once, warm yellow light spilling across the room and driving away the darkness and stuffiness.
He walked to the coffee table, picked up the kettle, opened the lid, and poured a full glass of water.
The cold water slid