The Might of the Holy Office, A Means to Turn the Tables

[Heh.]

[So what if I didn't know?]

[He switched shifts with other staff at the last minute; this action alone, just like Bait Number One's, is full of suspicion...]

[Remember, if that security chief doesn't have any other clues, then Bait Number Two will be our breakthrough!]

[At the very least, with this guy taking the fall, we can report back to the higher-ups!]

Instantly, a cold male voice echoed in Wang Zhong's mind.

Cold and ruthless!

Just listening to the voice, Wang Zhong's mind conjured the image of a ruthless and cold-blooded man.

"Damn it! Isn't this clearly framing me? Damn it, I need to find a way to save myself!"

"But I need to find a way to escape this hospital, no, not escape this hospital, but find a way to call for help from the higher-ups!"

"Got it! [Psionic Plainclothes Badge]!"

At this moment, Wang Zhong's thoughts flowed like water, constantly calculating everything in his mind. At the same time, he used the power of Mechanical Communication LV1 to scan all the mechanical devices in the entire ward.

This scan unexpectedly yielded Wang Zhong several weapons!

That's right!

Several mechanical weapons that could help Wang Zhong deal with enemies!

A few minutes later.

"Boom!"

As Wang Zhong continued to eavesdrop, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his head. Immediately after, his outward-reaching mental power trembled a few times, and then he fell out of the eavesdropping state.

Even the situation where his mental power was covering the numerous mechanical devices in the ward was forcibly severed.

"Breathe!"

"Breathe!"

This sudden mental disconnection also made Wang Zhong's breathing quicken. He instinctively took deep breaths, absorbing the air outside to maintain his rapidly beating heart!

Two minutes later, Wang Zhong finally recovered from his uncomfortable state.

"Crack!"

Suddenly, Wang Zhong heard the sound of a door being kicked open. Then, the white sheet covering him was flipped off.

Swish.

A young man in a black trench coat with shoulder-length hair, looking cold and indifferent, aimed a mechanical firearm crackling with blue electricity at Wang Zhong's head.

"Don't move!"

"I am a [Psionic Plainclothes Officer] from this city. We suspect you are involved in a museum theft case!"

The voice was cold and indifferent.

[It's this guy! This guy framed me!]

Instantly, Wang Zhong's pupils widened. Then, he slowly raised his hands and said to the [Psionic Plainclothes Officer] in front of him with a feigned calm expression, "I am not a criminal. I am an auxiliary plainclothes officer from the city's downtown area, [Wang Zhong]. I request to contact my superior, [Detective Li Ying]!"

As he spoke, Wang Zhong's eyes glanced at the shoulder of the young man in the trench coat. On his shoulder, a black [Psionic Plainclothes Badge] was pinned.

This [Psionic Plainclothes Badge] was not only a [Psionic Weapon] that amplified psionic energy but also a surveillance device that recorded every [Psionic Plainclothes Officer].

By the hospital bed.

Qi Xun, holding a mechanical firearm and pointing it at Wang Zhong, gave a cold laugh and said indifferently, "I'm sorry, given that you are a criminal suspect in this case, even if you are an auxiliary plainclothes officer, you will be temporarily detained in this ward."

Beside him.

Wang Zhong looked at what the [Psionic Plainclothes Officer] said, and his heart sank. The other party's intention was clear: they had him cornered.

[No! Under normal circumstances, every [Psionic Plainclothes Officer]'s badge is activated. Even someone with connections wouldn't dare to imprison an auxiliary plainclothes officer without a conviction...]

[Unless, this guy has turned off his [Psionic Plainclothes Badge]...]

While thinking, Wang Zhong steadied himself and looked at the [Psionic Plainclothes Officer]'s badge. Indeed, from the crystal-like badge, he could not see any red electrical energy flowing, which meant that the other party had indeed not activated the [Psionic Plainclothes Badge]...

[Damn it! No wonder this guy dares to talk so big in here!]

[Since that's the case, I can only implement Plan C.]

Thinking this, Wang Zhong's heart settled. He maintained his pose of raising his hands, but his voice, tinged with panic, began to defend himself, attempting to stall the [Psionic Plainclothes Officer] in front of him...

Across from him.

Qi Xun continued to point the mechanical firearm at Wang Zhong. He didn't stop Wang Zhong from defending himself, but he showed no other expression. He looked at Wang Zhong coldly, his eyes, which had an unusual tint, seemed to be plotting something or perhaps appreciating something.

A few minutes later.

Qi Xun, unable to appreciate Wang Zhong's terrified expression, extended his right hand and pressed a black mechanical firearm against Wang Zhong's forehead. He said coldly, "Alright, shut up! You're a criminal suspect now, so no matter how you prove you're an auxiliary plainclothes officer, you'll have to stay in this hospital room for now."

"Of course, believe me, if you're not a suspect, you'll be able to walk out of this room safe and sound in a few days."

As he said the last sentence, Qi Xun's face showed a rare hint of friendliness.

However, Qi Xun didn't know that his words, intended to temporarily appease Wang Zhong, had already been seen through by Wang Zhong.

On the hospital bed.

[Heh, if I hadn't heard what you said earlier, maybe I really would have fallen for it...]

Wang Zhong, with his hands raised, obediently shut his mouth and slowly lowered his head.

Of course, Wang Zhong wasn't giving up, but rather...

"Mechanical Communication! Activate!"

Instantly, Wang Zhong reactivated this [Mechanical Communication LV1] ability, and a faint, ethereal blue glow once again swept across his eyes.

At the same time, a sense of control over all the mechanical devices in the room emerged in Wang Zhong's perception!

"Activate, Psionic Plainclothes Badge!"

Beside this hospital bed.

Without Qi Xun noticing, the black crystal-like [Psionic Plainclothes Badge] on his shoulder flashed slightly, and then a red light appeared on the badge.

This indicated that the [Psionic Plainclothes Badge] was in an active working state.

"Boom!"

When Wang Zhong forcefully activated the [Psionic Plainclothes Badge] using his Holy Profession ability [Mechanical Communication LV1], he suddenly felt a dull ache in his head, and the power to perceive machinery began to rapidly weaken.

"I am auxiliary plainclothes officer Wang Zhong, my superior is Detective Li Ying, the contact code is [Li Ying is a Flying Eagle]..."

Noticing this, Wang Zhong endured the pain in his head and quickly and clearly recited a secret distress call.

Click.

The next second, the [Psionic Plainclothes Badge] on Qi Xun's shoulder flashed rapidly with a red light, and then a hidden message was transmitted from the badge, automatically linking to [Detective Li Ying]'s [Psionic Plainclothes Badge].

Plan C: Force activate [Psionic Plainclothes Badge] and call for help from superior Li Ying!

"Wang Zhong, this is Li Ying. What do you need?"

Two to three seconds later, a stern voice that made Qi Xun's face change color came from the [Psionic Plainclothes Badge] on his shoulder.

At this moment, Qi Xun seemed to realize something and looked panicked.

A dark light flashed in Wang Zhong's eyes. This plan was only his first step; he had no intention of letting the person who framed him off the hook so easily later.

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