NABC Chapter 859 Caitlin's Request for Help
Chapter 859 Caitlin's Request for Help
Chapter 859 Caitlin's Request for Help
Katarina was born into a highly respected noble family in Noxus. Her father was General Du Kokael, who was responsible for the entire southern front of Noxus and the war against Shurima.
From the age of four or five, her father pushed her on the path of sword study, and she received almost no kindness and rest for twenty years in the hope of forging her into the ultimate weapon.
She succeeded and failed. Because of some situations in the first mission, she did not please her father and was even regarded by her father as a shame that needed to be erased, but her ability can indeed be called the sharpest knife of the Noxian Empire!
She had a new allegiance after the coup a few months ago, and after carrying out some internal purges that frightened Noxian officials, she received her first external mission from Swain.
Go to Piltover and assassinate the Demacia general in the Ferros estate to prevent the two cities from establishing friendly diplomatic relations with Demacia.
It was obvious that she did it perfectly.
If nothing unexpected happens, Jorge's death might not be discovered until tomorrow morning, but Catalina feels that is not enough.
When Swain gave her the order, he also gave her another "optional task": "Identify whether the Ferros family and the Gray Lady will affect the future of the empire. If it is determined that there is a threat, you can try to assassinate the Gray Lady Camille of the Twin Cities!"
The sharp swords of the empire should only accept orders and not think for themselves, but Katarina prefers this kind of autonomous mission: "I am no longer your assassin, father. I am no longer bound by your cowardly rules."
Loyalty and stealth are the keys to being an assassin?
Catalina hung the magic weapon Lich's Bane back on her waist, picked up a decorative vase in the living room, looked at it in her hand, and then smashed it at Jorge's head that was not closed.
wow-
Two Demacian soldiers who were on guard duty at the door were startled by the sound of breaking. They looked at each other and rushed into the room.
"General, what's going on..."
"General?!!!"
Blue Smoked Manor woke up in the night, and Camille arrived at the scene less than half a minute later.
After examining Jorge's body, the Gray Lady of the Twin Cities looked angrier than ever before.
The assassin had clearly beheaded Jorge silently, but then he smashed his face with a vase, alarming the Demacian guards at the door. This was a naked provocation, a naked statement to Philos: Come and catch me!
Jorge's lieutenant, Al, was also very excited. "Did you find anything? Madam Camille! Although General Jorge must have died at the hands of the despicable Noxian assassin, he was assassinated in the Blue Smoked Manor. Even if His Royal Highness is reasonable, Demacia needs an explanation!"
Explain? Of course!
This was a blatant conspiracy. Camille secretly said, "I was careless." Ji Xing had given her such a big surprise today, and Piltover's performance was so wonderful that she unconsciously relaxed her guard and forgot about this trick!
After carefully examining Jorge's body, Camille, who had also been walking in the dark for decades, could tell at a glance that the other person was "the same kind of person".
He is an incredible master!
She waved her hand, and the guards of Lanxun Manor who came to the scene all took action. These guards were secretly resentful in their hearts, thinking that they were possessed by evil spirits recently. Why were there always people assassinating people in the manor?
Mr. Seville suffered a lot of losses those two times, but fortunately, Mr. Seville was lucky and strong, not only was he safe but he also captured the assassin. This crappy Demacia general... what a waste!
After tonight, it's going to be absolutely terrible.
Camille's blue eyes seemed to shine in the night sky as she watched them take action. She was determined to improve the defense of Lanxun Manor after tonight, but before that...she couldn't let the assassin escape!
She didn't notice that in the deep night, there was a pair of eyes staring at her.
……
Ji Xing was still unaware of the changes at Lanxun Manor. On his way back after sending Sarah Raven to check in, he happened to meet a patrolling policewoman.
"You're still working hard on patrol so late, Officer Caitlin." Ji Xing greeted.
Caitlin was very satisfied with his correct name after she corrected him once, and responded: "There is only one hour left before the annual Evolution Day is over. It must have a perfect ending."
She spread her hands as if complaining: "You know, probably only tonight can I be on duty until late at night."
"Mrs. Jiraman is doing this for your own good." Ji Xing smiled and said, "Then I won't disturb Officer Caitlin on duty and will go back first."
"Wait, Seville." Caitlin stopped him, "Since we just happened to meet...would you like to chat?"
“…Well, if you wish.” Ji Xing agreed: “The cafe over there?”
"No, a place out of the wind is fine. I'm still on duty. It will only take you ten minutes."
Caitlin stretched out her hand and led Ji Xing to the back of a building. Under the moonlight, there seemed some hesitation and confusion on her heroic face, and she was struggling to organize her words.
"Hmm... Sewell, you seem to have a lot of secrets, but you won't do anything that would harm Piltover and Zaun, right?"
Ji Xing smiled: "Miss Caitlin came to talk to me late at night and asked me this? Even if I can do it, I can't admit it if you ask me?"
Caitlin was disappointed: "After all, I am concerned about a few places, and I couldn't help asking you one more question... Forget it, that is something that the Gray Lady needs to consider. What I really want to ask you is... Seville, what do you think of Zaun?"
"How about it?"
"I mean the environment, the people..."
"Since Officer Caitlyn asked this question, she must have learned about the Zaun community in Piltover first, right?" Ji Xing asked back.
"Yes." Caitlin confirmed: "I often hear colleagues talk about it, because nine out of ten cases in Piltover occurred there. It is full of violence, fighting, gambling and promiscuity. It is because of the existence of that place that the people of Piltover don't like the people of Zaun."
"But for the true Zaun people, that place is already a paradise. It is a place that the lower-class Zaun people try their best to enter."
Caitlin was startled, her expression seemed to deepen: "Do you say that too?"
"Everyone in Zaun would say that." Ji Xing didn't care where Caitlin's "also" came from: "Because that's the truth. Zaun is really terrible."
"I see..." Caitlin nodded gently: "Perhaps... I should find a chance to go and see for myself? Sewell, you were born in Zaun, do you plan to change the environment of Zaun?"
"Yes, that is my next plan." Ji Xing said bluntly, "But I will not help as a savior. Next, Zaun will build a large-scale universal factory. Most of the employees will be Zaun people. The Ferros family will give everyone equal treatment and use it to radiate and improve the economy of the entire Zaun.
In fact, the most troublesome thing about Zaun is the pollution that has accumulated over hundreds of years. The sewage pipes of every factory in Piltover eventually lead there. If we want to change this, we will have to touch upon the overall interests of the nobles of Piltover. "
Caitlin's eyes were slightly different: "Is this the reason why you joined the Fellowes family? Your ideal?"
"No, I'm not that noble." Ji Xing smiled and said, "I'm just a fellow countryman who has become prosperous and helping my hometown to the best of my ability. I won't take it as my responsibility to revitalize Zaun. Such a lofty goal should be shouldered by more idealistic people."
Caitlin paused for a moment, then smiled. "Honesty is also a great virtue. Thank you for being honest, Sewell. Well, I'm glad you told me these things. I won't disturb you anymore. Go back and rest. Goodbye."
Jixing raised his hand: "Happy Evolution Day."
The two waved goodbye, but just after they took a few steps, a blue firework suddenly exploded in the distant sky, which was extremely eye-catching under the night sky.
Ji Xing had just seen this thing in the morning. It was the alarm that exploded on the shore when he was driving the Mingyuan back. It was the law enforcement officer's distress flare!
He turned around with some surprise, and saw that Catherine's face was full of surprise and nervousness. After thinking for a while, he said, "Officer Caitlin, it stands to reason that I should stop you from going over because of Madam Gillamane, but... let's just pretend that we have never met. Please be careful."
"Wait a moment, Mr. Sewell."
Caitlin shouted hurriedly, "Do you remember my request on the boat this morning? But what is going to happen next will be a bit risky. As a law enforcement officer, I am making an unreasonable request for assistance from you as a 'citizen'. If possible, please accompany me to Jingshui Prison. Of course, you can refuse!"
"Stillwater Prison?"
"It's about Jinx who attacked you and was captured by you that day. I don't have time to explain it in detail. If you're willing to help, we can talk on the way!"
Now that it's come to this... Ji Xing is indeed a little worried. He changed the plot beyond recognition, and if Caitlin gets into trouble, he will be half the blame.
Jinx's side...
"I'm not sleepy anyway, let's go."
Caitlin smiled gratefully, and ran towards Jingshui Prison with her long legs, while explaining to Ji Xing: "The story started three days ago..."
……
Time goes back to three days ago, in Jingshui Prison.
After being interrogated by the congressman, Jinx was taken back to the cell with a depressed look on her face.
“Bang Bang! Bang Bang! Are you okay?” Wei, who had been anxious for a long time, shouted in surprise and joy: “What did those bastards do to you?!”
"…I'm fine, Wei."
After a pause of several seconds, Jinx pouted and said, "They just asked me some boring questions. I didn't answer any of them... I'm not afraid of those Piltover guys."
Wei breathed a sigh of relief, then asked curiously: "Then why did you..."
Jinx sat on the ground, hugged her knees and huddled up, looking like a helpless little girl: "The Silcotos sent me a message."
Wei was shocked and said angrily, "Is that bastard planning to push all the blame onto you and make you bear the responsibility for the smuggling case?"
“No…” Jinx stammered, “He told me to stay here for a few days without worrying about anyone or admitting any guilt. He would come and rescue me.”
“…What?” Wei was stunned. “No, don’t be fooled by him, Baobao. It’s not surprising that a despicable guy like Hilco would do anything. Maybe this is a way to provoke you and make you take the initiative to take the blame!”
Jinx's eyes flickered with confusion, sometimes she recalled the happy times she spent with Vi when she was a child, sometimes she recalled the time when Vi punched her mercilessly. Sometimes she recalled the time when Hilco doted on her, and sometimes she recalled the time when she saw Vi again in prison and cried in surprise.
She is only 16 years old and has a mental illness.
She can't tell the difference!
The symptoms recurred, and she rolled on the ground holding her head for a long time. She finally woke up after Wei called her repeatedly and hurriedly, and heard Wei say, "Boom! Boom! It's okay, let's not think about those things for now, regardless of Hilco or anything else!
By the way, you said... the people from Hillcoat sent you a message? He has subordinates in Piltover, and can even get through to Stillwater Prison?"
"...Yeah." Jinx responded silently: "It's the sheriff who arrested you."
"Marcos?!"
"Sheriff Marcos?!"
Wei's voice overlapped and echoed with another voice. Caitlin, who was hiding in the dark and eavesdropping on the sisters' conversation, walked out with a shocked face.
"What did you just say? The mastermind behind the smuggling case is related to Sheriff Marcos?!"
"...Damn law enforcement officer, how dare you eavesdrop on our conversation?!" The two sisters simultaneously delivered fierce words and expressions, as if they wanted to eat Caitlin up.
……
"I was so shocked that I wanted to eavesdrop on more, but I couldn't help but walk out."
Caitlin panted and said to Ji Xing, "They were very uncooperative during the interrogation. It was not until I found a way to send them to the same cell that the one named Wei was willing to talk to me.
Sheriff Marcos was not colluding with the smugglers in the city, but was bought by money and became a lackey of that Hilco. "
After a pause, she continued, "I bought them some delicious food. I also learned more from Wei, including an incident that happened in Zaun six years ago, and how the former law enforcement officer, Sheriff Grayson, died in a conspiracy by Hilco.
She taught me how to shoot when I was little, and is a teacher I have always respected. She also had a great influence on my becoming a law enforcement officer.
So after hearing all this, I made up my mind to capture Hilco and expose Marcos' true identity! But you know, if my mother knew about it, she would never allow me to get involved, even because of some of Wei's words..."
She hesitated for a moment: "It's not that I don't have confidence in my mother, but how should I put it..."
"Are you worried that Senator Gilaman will make a big deal out of something he considers politically and for stability?"
"That's right." Caitlin said, "Only by getting solid evidence, or even catching Hilco, can we prevent any more accidents! And I myself...actually I also need this to prove my ability, so that my mother will no longer stop me from becoming a law enforcement officer.
I convinced Vi that she would help me capture Shilko in exchange for letting her and her sister leave Piltover and Zaun after the end. Her sisters Jinx and Boom also agreed.
But apart from Wei, I couldn't find any more helpers in this matter, so I suddenly thought of you, Mr. Sewell, because... the front tooth in Jinx's mouth that you knocked out. "
Ji Xing laughed: "Are you sure this won't have the opposite effect and make her fight to the death when she sees me?"
"Who knows, maybe Wei will attack you together with her sister?" Caitlin was in the mood to tease: "But I don't think you care, right?"
Jisung smiled.
Jingshui Prison is already in sight.
It’s too late, my attendance score is -1, how painful.
(End of this chapter)