We're Taking Over Here

Pisco got out of the car first.

He gently closed the car door, then turned and shouted, "Rebellion! I think your Security Bureau wants to rebel! We are the Secret Intelligence Bureau directly under the Imperial Family. What do you mean by drawing swords at us? Do you not want your heads anymore!"

As Pisco spoke, he slammed his fists together, making a sound like metal colliding.

Seeing Pisco, the security officers knew that Black Mamba must have also arrived.

Facing a woman who was accustomed to expressing her opinions with a gunshot, the security officers' imposing manner immediately weakened.

A security captain said, "We all serve the Empire. If there's any misunderstanding, we can talk. Why don't we all put away our weapons first."

Pisco crossed his arms and said stubbornly, "We can talk, but you put away your weapons first."

The security captain didn't want to escalate the situation. He waved his hand, signaling his subordinates to put away their weapons.

Pisco also had the secret agents put away their weapons.

Shelley said to Luke, "Detective, it's safe outside now."

"Mm."

Pisco opened the car door for him.

When Luke stepped out of the car, he immediately became the center of attention.

Pisco was a hothead, and the person he respected most was Black Mamba.

This person could actually make Pisco open the car door for him, and with such a respectful demeanor. Could he be...

Upon seeing the detective badge on his chest, everyone immediately knew his identity. The new detective of the Cape District Secret Intelligence Bureau.

Luke, who had just gotten out of the car, leaned on his cane and scanned his surroundings. Under everyone's gaze, he slowly paced with official steps towards the entrance of the Mad Axe Gang's headquarters.

Shelley and Pisco followed behind him.

As he walked past the security captain, Luke didn't even look at him. His eyes were fixed on the towering castle walls and the grand gate before him.

"Captain Bazel, where is your director?"

"Detective, hello." Being called by name, Bazel immediately bowed respectfully to Luke. "Our director is attending a meeting at the Central City Security Headquarters. Here..."

"We of the Secret Intelligence Bureau have taken over here. You can go back."

Behind the Security Bureau were a group of forces waiting to carve up the Mad Axe Gang. How could they easily give up this opportunity to eliminate the Mad Axe Gang?

"Detective... the Mad Axe Gang is an illegal gang. They engage in many illegal activities in the Cape District, even colluding with pirates to harm the interests of the Empire's legitimate businessmen. Our Cape District Security Bureau has been monitoring them for a long time and has gathered a large amount of evidence of their crimes. We are here today to arrest the involved personnel. Please do not obstruct us from performing our duties."

Luke hadn't expected the Security Bureau to use such an excuse to deal with the Mad Axe Gang. If handled improperly, he could easily be accused of harboring an illegal gang and colluding with pirates. As a newcomer, getting entangled in such a lawsuit would definitely affect his future promotion. But promotion... what does it have to do with me, a fake detective!

Captain Bazel looked like he was watching a good show. He probably assumed that the new detective from the Secret Intelligence Bureau, being new to the area, wouldn't stick his neck out for a gang he had no connection with, thus getting himself into trouble.

Luke finally looked at Bazel. He said in a contemptuous tone, "Captain Bazel... everything else takes a backseat to the security of the Empire. I don't care how much evidence your Security Bureau has against the Mad Axe Gang. We have matters that require the Mad Axe Gang's cooperation in an investigation right now. You withdraw, and we will take over here. Do you have any objections?"

Bazel hadn't expected the new detective from the Cape District Secret Intelligence Bureau to be so tough. The money the Mad Axe Gang gave to the Secret Intelligence Bureau didn't go into your pocket, so why actively provoke such trouble?

"Detective, you need to think clearly. The crimes committed by the Mad Axe Gang are very serious, especially their collusion with pirates... which is a crime the Empire is cracking down on. You've just arrived in the Cape District and don't understand the situation here. Don't be misled by false information."

Shelley placed her hand on her gun handle and said angrily, "Bazel, what do you mean?"

Luke waved his hand to stop Shelley from getting angry, then said to Bazel, "Are you telling me what to do?"

Bazel immediately said, "No, no, no, I am merely offering you advice."

Luke smiled and said, "Thank you for your advice. But... look at me, I've brought so many people here. Would I turn back because of your advice? Only one of us can go in. Is it you, or me?"

Luke's gaze made Bazel sweat, the pressure immense.

This was no longer about profit or justice, but about saving face.

"Detective, I think..."

"Bazel! I am going through this door. If you don't want to, wait outside. If you dare to force your way in... Pisco!"

Pisco snapped to attention.

"Please, Detective, address me!"

"Before I come out, anyone who dares to barge in... kill! I'll take responsibility for everything!"

"Yes, Detective!"

After speaking, Luke led Shelley inside the main gate. The Mad Axe Gang members waiting outside immediately and respectfully welcomed them in.

Having received his orders, Pisco tore off his thin shirt, tossing the shredded cloth aside to reveal a mechanical arm and muscles like tires.

He provocatively glared at the security officers.

As if to say: Try taking one step forward.

The tough fear the reckless, and the reckless fear those who don't care about their lives.

Pisco was tough, reckless, and didn't care about his life.

The Cape District security officers were just doing their jobs for money; none of them intended to risk their lives here.

Seeing that Pisco had the Cape District Secret Intelligence Bureau chief's kill order, not only did the security officers not advance, but they collectively took a step back.

Bazel watched the Cape District Secret Intelligence Bureau detective walk in and said nothing more. The current situation was beyond his authority to decide, so he could only accept the outcome.

Luke entered the Mad Axe Gang headquarters, facing the very familiar castle.

Returning to this place, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

At this moment, the remaining core members of the Mad Axe Gang came to greet him, their expressions like those of long-lost parents.

If the Secret Intelligence Bureau hadn't sent people last night, other gangs would likely have already stormed in. By daytime, the Secret Intelligence Bureau had firmly blocked the Security Bureau.

They had all just heard the new detective from the Secret Intelligence Bureau issue a kill order against the Security Bureau to protect them.

Who in the world, besides their own parents, would fight so hard for them!

The gratitude of the Mad Axe Gang members towards Luke was evident, their previous worries of abandonment completely vanishing.

After Jumu and several other core members died, Lambert, who had met with Clear Sky yesterday, had become the temporary leader of the Mad Axe Gang.

Lambert walked up to Luke and bowed, "The Mad Axe Gang thanks you, Detective, for your rescue."

At this moment, a Mad Axe Gang member brought over a wooden box.

Shelley opened the wooden box.

The gems, gold, and cash inside were dazzling.

Luke smiled and had Shelley put them away, then said to the Mad Axe Gang members, "The people outside don't seem willing to leave just yet. Let's go inside and discuss how to resolve the current crisis."