Night in the Cape District

Kailina is a Special Alchemical Cyborg, whose function is to transform the brain into a recording medium similar to a "database." They possess excellent memory capabilities and do not easily forget what they have memorized.

They are very suitable for work similar to that of a confidential secretary.

Also, because they come into contact with too much classified intelligence, to prevent them from being exploited, an "Loyalty Valve" is installed in the alchemical probes deep within their brains.

When personnel who are not "loyalty targets" inquire about sensitive information, the "Loyalty Valve" will remind them not to answer.

The "Loyalty Valve" also has the function of burning their brains.

Luke was glad he hadn't spoken carelessly just now, otherwise it would have greatly damaged his dignity as Detective Chief.

"No need to apologize, this is your duty... I don't think you need those glasses. You are beautiful and charming; all you lack is confidence.

To survive in this world, many people have been forced to change their bodies. You don't need to feel inferior because of it. Forget the past and face your present self to have a new beginning."

Kailina, who was about to put on her glasses, looked up at Luke and asked in surprise, "Detective Chief, do you know my past?"

Luke smiled, "I know a little, but not much. Viewing those who have undergone body modifications as inferior is a perverted psychology of some so-called superiors. I sympathize with your family's misfortune, for a Noble Lady to endure such a drastic change.

Now that you have chosen this path, you must let go of the mindset of a superior. Your new life has just begun."

Kailina looked at the glasses in her hand, hesitated for a moment, and then threw them into the trash can.

But she still untied her hair bun and used her loose hair to cover her right ear.

"Thank you, Detective Chief. I will try to change myself. Now you have my loyalty, and I can introduce you to the security system here."

When the Secret Intelligence Bureau is partially attacked, the Detective Chief's dormitory will automatically enter a sealed state, and the gates will firmly lock the doors and windows.

If intruders break through, two Aggressive Alchemical Golems will be deployed from the living room ceiling.

There is a Secret Passage in the bedroom that allows the trapped Detective Chief to escape smoothly.

"Detective Chief, I have recorded your voiceprint into the security system here. You can issue commands to activate and deactivate all functions of the security system."

Luke asked, "Can I try it now?"

"Yes."

"Activate the Secret Passage."

With a clanking sound from beneath the floor, a section of the floor in the middle of the bedroom descended layer by layer, forming a staircase leading down.

At the other end of the staircase, a dim light turned on, illuminating a narrow passage.

Luke asked Kailina, "Where does this Secret Passage lead?"

"I'm sorry, Detective Chief, I don't know. This Secret Passage can only be used by the Detective Chiefs of the Cape District Secret Intelligence Bureau. I only know of its existence; I cannot activate or use it."

"I understand." Luke ordered the Secret Passage to close and then asked Kailina, "Is there anything else you need to tell me?"

"Not at the moment, Detective Chief. Your dinner is on the table in the living room. Good night."

"Good night."

Kailina left, and after the door closed, the room fell silent.

Luke was very satisfied with this dormitory, it was much better than Shelley's home. Moreover, there were Imperial Secret Agents on duty outside for protection, and a seemingly practical security system inside.

Especially that underground passage, which allowed him to leave without alerting anyone.

Luke looked at his phone, which was charging in his consciousness.

Battery: 92%

It would be fully charged in another two hours.

He would eat first.

Luke opened the food box. There was a plate of Beef Stew with Potatoes, three Grilled Fish Fillets, a large piece of Loaf Bread, two Sausages, and a bowl of Vegetable Salad.

A Military Canteen filled with Rum.

Not bad, quite a feast.

Lighthouse Street, an Assassin Tavern hidden in the shadows.

The small window on the tightly shut door was open, and a large yellow eye peered out at the street scene outside.

However, Lighthouse Street, which was usually livelier the later it got, was deserted at this hour.

All the Nightclubs, Gambling Houses, and Brothels... were closed. The sea breeze blew debris down the street, filling the air with a sense of grimness.

When a familiar figure leaped from above and landed at the entrance of the Assassin Tavern, the tavern door immediately opened.

Tais raised one of his tentacles and saluted the Elf walking in.

"Mighty and generous Miss Clear Sky, good evening. You are our first guest tonight, and perhaps the only one."

Luke, who had logged in as the character Clear Sky and arrived at the Assassin Tavern, stopped his steps as he walked inside.

"Is business so bad here tonight?"

"This is all because you killed Jumu. The Mad Axe Gang has suffered heavy losses, and the dock profits they vacated have attracted many contenders.

I don't know how many people will die tonight."

"With 5,000 Gold Vouchers to seize the docks controlled by the Mad Axe Gang, the quest issuer made their most successful investment."

Luke handed Tais a Silver Voucher.

"I don't care who owns the docks, I just want to know if my money is ready."

Tais happily took the Silver Voucher with his tentacles: "Thank you, generous Miss Clear Sky. Your bounty is ready, it's inside, and our boss is here too. He wants to talk to you about deepening our cooperation. You are a powerful assassin, and we urgently need partners like you."

The Assassin Tavern's boss was here too!

Luke said: "I don't want to see him right now."

"That is your prerogative. If you don't wish to speak with our boss, you can take the money from Billy and leave. Our boss is a very kind person and will not trouble you."

"Yes, your boss is a very kind person."

Luke walked down the building.

The tavern was indeed very empty inside.

Tonight and for the next few nights, there would be a rare grand spectacle in the Cape District. Assassins would naturally seize the opportunity to rack up jobs and earn a large sum of money. They naturally had no time to drink here.

In the dim tavern, only one man in an old-fashioned noble suit was drinking alone in a corner, his fiery red hair tied into a small braid, also a hairstyle unique to old nobility. The fallen old nobility clung to a stubbornness destined to be abandoned by the times.

Luke merely glanced at him before walking to the bar and sitting down.

Billy the Lizardman poured Luke a drink.

"This drink is from my boss, he..."

Luke said: "Please thank your boss for me. I am not a professional assassin, and I'm not sure if I'll be back here for a drink again. I've come to collect my bounty."

Billy the Lizardman looked at his boss, then took out a very heavy bag from under the bar.

"Miss Clear Sky, this is your bounty for assassinating Jumu the Horned Demonkin. A total of 5,000 Gold Vouchers, part of which I have exchanged for Silver Vouchers and Imperial Marks as you instructed. All the money is very clean, and you can deposit it into any reputable bank."