"Officer Zhu Yuan, I really can't help you with this."
Inside the video store on Sixth Street, Belle rested her chin on one hand behind the counter, looking helplessly at the Public Security Department officer across from her—Zhu Yuan.
"Manager Belle, according to the information I have, the artist [Griseo] is your Griseo!"
Zhu Yuan's voice carried the same helplessness.
As for why she was in such a hurry, that required starting from the beginning.
Her superior, Bringer, was running for Chief of the Janus District Public Security Department.
Apparently backed by some big shots at City Hall, Bringer had already been packaged as a city hero.
Before the election had even ended, everyone had already assumed his victory was a foregone conclusion.
So, to curry favor with this soon-to-be chief, someone organized a celebration party and required every member to put on at least one performance.
Although Zhu Yuan disliked this atmosphere, she was part of the system and had no choice but to go along with it.
"Sister Zhu Yuan, I understand, but..."
Just as Belle was about to refuse, Zhu Yuan suddenly lowered her voice and leaned close to her ear. "Manager Belle, you don't want me to arrest you over those 'cereal tapes,' do you?"
There was a hint of slyness in her trailing tone.
Belle's eyes instantly widened as she cried out in disbelief.
"Whoever you are!
Get off Officer Zhu Yuan!
Officer Zhu Yuan is an upright Public Security officer. She would never threaten anyone!"
Zhu Yuan: "..."
Of course, before this story began, let's first look back at the connection between Zhu Yuan, Qingyi, and Phaethon.
Their story began with a ridiculous misunderstanding...
Who knew how long ago, at the Lumina Avenue Public Security Department branch.
Inside the station, uniformed officers hurried