In the news footage, Xiao Lingyu is being interviewed by a reporter.
Meanwhile, the narrator provides an introduction.
"What we are seeing now is footage from the Sea Capital Law Enforcement Department's press conference this morning."
"Around 11 p. m. last night, a club owned by Earth Company was attacked by terrorists."
"A total of 81 people died and 154 were injured."
"Among them, Chen Zhong, deputy general manager of Earth Company, tragically died, and a judge was seriously injured."
"After emergency treatment, the judge was out of danger early this morning."
"The attacker's identity has been confirmed as Xu Feng, a deserter from the Abyss."
A photo of Xu Feng was displayed on the screen.
When Wen Jing saw this photo, he suddenly frowned.
"What's wrong?" Qin Ze asked.
"It's nothing." Wen Jing shook his head.
He looked away and continued eating in silence.
However, Qin Ze could tell that his attention was always on the news.
"Prior to this, the criminal Xu Feng had committed dozens of murders."
"After the attack last night, Xu Feng was shot and killed by Law Enforcement at the scene while fleeing."
"Now let's look at the reports sent back by our correspondents on the front lines."
The camera panned to the press conference venue.
A large group of reporters stood in front of Xiao Lingyu, armed with cameras and microphones.
Xiao Lingyu maintained a composed expression and answered the reporter's questions methodically.
Did Xu Feng leave any last words before he died last night?
He didn't say anything.
Were you scared when you fired the gun?
"Of course we're not afraid. Every Law Enforcement Team mentally rehearses countless times every day about encountering criminals head-on."
"I heard there are strange beasts and Black Market organs at the club. Is that true?"
The scene suddenly fell silent.
Xiao Lingyu glanced at the reporter. "The case is still under investigation. Please wait for the report later."
The female reporter persisted. "Yesterday, Law Enforcement Department took away many people, including several reporters."
"Have they been placed under house arrest? Why can't I contact them? Is the company trying to silence them to cover their tracks?"
Xiao Lingyu smiled and said, "This is a protective measure. Once the investigation is complete and it's confirmed that no criminals have escaped justice, we won't need to protect them anymore."
"How much longer will the investigation take?"
"Depending on the progress, don't just ask; give others a chance too," Xiao Lingyu changed the subject.
"What grade are you in?" someone else asked.
Level 4.
Why isn't Level 4 a judge?
Xiao Lingyu said solemnly, "Whether you are a judge or an ordinary Law Enforcement officer, everyone is a defender of order."
"They will all step forward in the face of danger."
So what it is doesn't matter.
The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.
Compared to his anxiety and uncertainty last night, Xiao Lingyu was like a completely different person today, only he was no longer as sharp and assertive as before.
I've finished eating.
Wen Jing downed the soy milk in one gulp and hurriedly ran out of the cafeteria.
The fat man and Huai Xu stared at each other, wide-eyed.
What's going on?
Qin Ze had guessed some of it.
Wen Jing should know Xu Feng.
Having just learned the devastating news of Xu Feng's death, he's probably off asking his brother about it.
The news footage then switched to Chen Zhong's funeral.
Chen Zhong lay peacefully in the coffin, while his family members beside him sobbed softly.
A representative from Earth Company is speaking to a group of reporters.
His face was filled with sorrow, and his tone was indignant.
"Manager Chen is a good man; he's a great philanthropist in our Sea Capital."
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Manager Chen."
"This is not only a huge blow to his family, but also an irreparable loss for the company."
"I never imagined that one day the company would be attacked not because of alien beasts or races, but because of our own kind."
"Manager Chen proved with his blood that a company must have its own armed forces to protect its own lives and property."
As soon as he finished speaking, the scene erupted in uproar, and camera flashes went off wildly.
Qin Ze frowned.
What do you mean?
Does the company want to become independent and independent?
The reporters were visibly stunned and shoved their microphones toward his mouth.
"I heard that more than six months ago, the company's Chamber of Commerce proposed to the war zone that the City Defense Bureau be separated and taken over by the company. Is that true?"
"Has this suggestion been exchanged with the war zone?"
"Does the company want to split up with the Military Department? One controls the Abyss, the other controls the surface?"
"Once the company has its own armed forces, who will have the oversight power? The company itself? Wouldn't that be tantamount to embezzlement?"
"Forgive my bluntness, but the Alliance cannot allow such an independent armed force to emerge."
"..."
The company representative stated calmly, "Establishing our own armed forces was not the company's intention."
"But now the bloody facts are right in front of us: the company's premises were bombed, and the deputy general manager was killed tragically."
"Neither Law Enforcement Department nor the war zone can guarantee the safety of the company's assets."
"We just want to protect ourselves."
" The Chamber of Commerce has submitted the proposal regarding the Emergency Armed Management Team to the Alliance Council, and we believe a result will be available soon."
After saying this, the company representative left the funeral scene surrounded by reporters.
Qin Ze seemed to be deep in thought.
The company wants to build its own armed forces.
The first obstacle came from the theater Military Department.
Thinking about it this way, Xu Feng's case has indeed become more complicated and mysterious.
Xu Feng's massacre gave the company an excuse.
On the war zone side, even the captain of the " Hell Vanguard " squad, who was on the ground, did not offer any assistance to Xu Feng.
Instead, they immediately labeled Xu Feng a deserter, clearly drawing a line between them.
The company may have been waiting for this opportunity for a long time.
Xu Feng appeared at just the right time.
What about the Law Enforcement Department?
What roles do they play in it?
Qin Ze's brain worked at lightning speed, but he couldn't come up with a solution.
"Hilarious, you idiot, stop making a fool of yourself, okay?"
"Forget about it, what does it have to do with us if their brains get damaged?"
"What's a company compared to us?"
"That's right, I declare the Circus the world's number one hanging man."
"That's awesome."
"..."
Qin Ze scoffed, "You know nothing. As the Captain, of course I have to think things through and steer the ship well."
Captain Hook: "Who called me?"
Qin Ze: "Go catch your fish, nobody's calling you."
Captain Hook: "Alright!"
There was a theory class in the morning. After breakfast, Qin Ze and his two companions strolled leisurely to the classroom.
As the Hundred Schools Competition approaches, schools have begun their pre-competition activities.
In many places, banners were displayed to encourage students to sign up for the competition.
"Oh, right, there's a training camp coming up soon," the fat man suddenly said.
"What kind of training camp?" Qin Ze asked.
" Brother Ze, you really are oblivious to what's going on around you," the fat man remarked. "It's about the training camp for the seeded teams for the National Competition."
Qin Ze asked in confusion, "What does this have to do with us?"
Fatty: "Of course! We are the seeds!"