"Just how long is that Pink Sausage Dragon going to make us wait?!"
On the second floor of a building in the small town, Swire paced around the room. Finally, in the next minute, she let out an irritated shout.
Hoshiguma wore a helpless expression. This was far from the first time Swire had looked like this; before now, she had made that same complaint more than once.
Knock, knock...
Knock, knock, knock...
Just as Swire's words fell, a rhythmic knock sounded at the door. Swire quickly strode over and pulled it open.
Just as expected, Chen stood outside. The only difference was that Roy and a Sarkaz wearing an ill-intentioned smile stood behind her.
"Come in."
After hesitating slightly, Swire stepped aside.
If anyone else had brought a Sarkaz here, she would have drawn her weapon without a second word. Chen Huijie, however, was an exception.
Their relationship appeared poor, but in truth, Swire was one of the people who trusted Chen Huijie most. It was not merely because they could be considered schoolmates, but because Chen Huijie had never let anyone down.
"There aren't any surveillance devices here, right?"
"Don't worry. Other than the equipment we set up temporarily, everything else has been blocked."
As the door closed, Roy asked his question.
Hearing Roy's words, Swire shook her head.
It was the most basic precaution for a police officer, especially one who had once dedicated herself to criminal cases. After all, they were currently abroad, and they had plenty of enemies.
One careless mistake could cost them everything. Swire understood that clearly, which was why she had not overlooked a single detail so far.
"Good, then..."
"It's time for an intelligence exchange."
As he spoke, Roy's gaze swept across everyone present.
"However, an ordinary intelligence exchange would be