Kaidan Game Train: Abide Rule or Die!-Chapter 1929: 1929: The Nighttime Visitors

Capítulo 1929: Chapter 1929: The Nighttime Visitors
Xu Huo seemed to finally react to the situation, “I forgot to bring it down when I went downstairs last night, and this morning I forgot about it. Can I go over and get it now?”
“No worries, I’ve kept it for you. You can just tell the Captain tomorrow. But I won’t be around tomorrow since I’m off, so I’m letting you know in advance.” Lin Guang told him about the two newcomers today, “One is called Han Cong, the other Wang Kai. You and Han Cong will likely team up with me; it’s better to get familiar with each other in advance.”
Xu Huo mentioned the lost luggage incident, “Where should I go to find something like that?”
“Oh dear, why didn’t you say anything yesterday? Now, I’m afraid even the suitcase won’t be left.” Lin Guang quickly said, “Is there anything particularly valuable in your suitcase, like precious metals or items that could be channeled elsewhere? Clothes and shoes are generally not recoverable.”
“What does your suitcase look like? I’ll talk to the Captain to see if we can keep an eye out for you.”
Xu Huo roughly described it, with some regret, “Actually, there’s nothing too valuable inside, it’s just a pity to lose it.”
His wallet was “not lost,” so his identification and money were preserved, and the suitcase contained mostly clothes, which was expected.
Lin Guang assured him he would this to the Captain but told him not to get his hopes up too much. Losing some clothes wasn’t a big deal; there were uniforms, and he could buy new ones after getting paid next month.
Xu Huo thanked him, and after hanging up, he saw a biscuit shop on the adjacent street. He went over to buy some cheap snacks to stave off hunger and asked the shop owner to change a large bill into smaller ones when he paid.
Ignoring the tail following him, he returned to his rental room, locked the door, and slept through the entire afternoon. He got up at dinner time and, again, didn’t cook. With his keys in hand, he headed out.
After nightfall, the Western District began to buzz with activity. The unrelenting rain couldn’t quell their enthusiasm; most people didn’t use umbrellas, even though the rain was heavily polluted here.
Those unseen during the day now poured out — besides the night-time business operators and night owls, some youths gathered in groups on the streets. Many rode modified vehicles, which couldn’t be considered flying devices but were much faster than regular bikes in Zone 014, with some recklessly riding through the streets.
The red and yellow lights intertwined on the wet streets. Xu Huo, holding his umbrella, planned to have his dinner at the small restaurant he visited during the day. But he barely took a few steps when a young woman he met earlier dashed out and nudged his umbrella away. She was the neighbor he saw during the day, pulling him towards the shop where she worked, offering him “discounts” and leaning on him.
Xu Huo awkwardly dodged and had no choice but to fold up his umbrella and hurry to the restaurant.
The restaurant owner served him the dishes and said quietly, “It’s best not to use an umbrella at night; it’s not convenient for seeing the road… Besides, you’re holding the Supervision Department’s umbrella.”
Xu Huo thanked him, but by then, a few youths with buzz cuts had already entered the shop. After ordering, they focused their eyes on Xu Huo at the next table.
The youths arrogantly chewed gum, exchanging glances. Someone was about to get up and walk towards Xu Huo.
At this moment, Xu Huo lifted his head and glanced at them.
The young man who had just stood up froze involuntarily, then sat back down with an unnatural expression.
His companions were baffled and prodded him with their eyes, but the young man glared at them fiercely and muttered, “Eat!”
Seemingly unaware of the potential trouble he narrowly avoided, Xu Huo finished his meal and paid, then picked up his umbrella and headed home.
In such a crowded and complex place, news travels fast. Having just moved in that morning and then flaunting the Supervision Department’s umbrella at night, many people already knew there was a new recruit from the Supervision Department living here.
The attention he garnered was far more complicated than it had been in the morning. Most people felt both resentful and fearful of the Supervision Department staff. As a result, most people on the road stepped aside for him, while some provocateurs pretended to be drunk and bumped into him or deliberately came close to pickpocket him.
Xu Huo didn’t want to cause any trouble and quickened his pace back home.
Chances were slim for a good night’s sleep, so late at night, he turned off the lights in his room, climbed out the back window, and entered a third-floor rental room. The tenant hadn’t returned, and the room was empty.
Soon, the first group of visitors came to his room. They were angry at not finding anyone, smashed some furnishings, and left.
The second group came next, bringing knives. They carefully checked the bathroom after seeing the ransacked room.
The third group that came was the one Xu Huo was waiting for. One was a small-time thief he met during the day. During his conversation with Lin Guang, this shifty-eyed man was boasting in a tavern across the street, bragging about having stolen several suitcases the previous night.
The description of the suitcase Xu Huo gave Lin Guang came from this man.
After buying some dry food, the man followed him for a distance, confirmed his residence, and then left.
Sure enough, they paid a visit that night.
Xu Huo created a slight illusion so that the man ran into the wall, then used the hypnosis techniques he’d recently learned while the man was dazed. He implanted a vague impression, then asked about the general contents and handling of the suitcase before letting him go.
By morning, Xu Huo climbed back into his room through the back window, tidied up his items, and went off to work.
Some early risers saw him come out and were quite surprised, but when Xu Huo greeted them, they dared not respond and quickly bowed their heads and hurried away.
Xu Huo took a ride to the Supervision Department. Captain Jiang saw him enter unharmed and smiled, “Well done, let me introduce you to two new colleagues.”
Han Cong and Wang Kai – outwardly, they appeared no different from ordinary people and didn’t wear any props. After mutual introductions, Captain Jiang informed them that Han Cong and Xu Huo would join Lin Guang to form a patrol team under him, while Wang Kai would follow Bald Head and the others. Brother Bald Head Hao, Brother Da Hanliao, and Tall Li Song weren’t working today; other inspectors had come.
There were still quite a few people at the Supervision Department during the day. Xu Huo and the other two were newcomers, and wouldn’t be patrolling today. Their main task was to familiarize themselves with the various processes of handling cases. Of course, the official process was provided; in practice, things weren’t that cumbersome. As long as it wasn’t a major event, there wouldn’t be any after-action accountability.
However, what concerned the newcomers most were the attacks on inspectors. After all, being new, they were also targets.
“I’ve read the files,” Han Cong said, “The ones attacked were always solitary inspectors. It seems the perpetrators have noticed this point. As long as we stick together, there shouldn’t be a problem.”
“I looked through the case resolution records for the past month,” Wang Kai spoke in a low voice, “Out of hundreds or even thousands of cases, not a single one was solved, and so many of our own died. I’m really worried we might end up dead without anyone ever knowing why!”