Chapter 307

Chapter 307: Loyal Ministers and Brave Generals Eager to Rescue

On November 6th, at the spire.

“Your expression tells me the mission was not successful.”

Nia’s tone was grave, carrying an air of superiority.

Even though Shi Jin possessed superpowers and didn’t feel much fear in reality, she couldn’t help but lower her head at this moment.

Objectively speaking, it was her own issue, so she should admit her mistakes promptly.

“Dear Councilor, please allow me to report the findings of this operation first.”

“Go ahead.”

“Last night, I found Luke alive in the inner city sewer.”

“Oh?”

Nia crossed her legs, her face showing fewer signs of aggression, seeming more interested:

“You’re quite capable. Since you found him, there’s no reason for him to escape.”

Shi Jin nodded in agreement:

“Yes, as soon as I confirmed the target, I launched an attack, but his abilities are also formidable, able to generate a shield to defend himself.

“The sewer was too narrow, and when I was backed against the wall, I had difficulty finding a good angle for attack.”

“Continue explaining.”

“Fugitive Luke must have found a new hideout, and after setting up defenses, he fled toward the nearest sewer exit.

“Attacking from outside the sewer gives me an advantage, so I intended to change the battlefield.”

Nia gave a slight nod, understanding the nature of Shi Jin’s and Luke’s superpowers, confirming that her new subordinate was not lying.

“Then why did you fail?”

Upon hearing this core question, Shi Jin lowered her head even more:

“We fought all the way to outside the sewer. I had the advantage, but… then there was an explosion from the direction of the spire.”

So that was the moment…

Nia silently confirmed the details in her mind, meaning the fight occurred around midnight the previous day.

“I intended to continue the pursuit, but after the explosion, Luke said…”

“What did he say?”

“He said it was his companions making a commotion to assassinate you and urged me to come back quickly.”

“You believed that nonsense?”

“I dared not disbelieve.”

At that moment, Shi Jin appeared meek but occupied the moral high ground in the conversation.

As the saying goes, one should never strike a kind face. Facing such a loyal subordinate, Nia truly had no reason to scold her, provided she possessed the rare quality of morality.

“Sigh, it’s not all your fault.”

After a few moments of silence, Nia let out a deep sigh, lifting a significant weight off Shi Jin’s shoulders.

“It’s quite a coincidence; Luke does have a knack for quick thinking… When you came to see me today, you must have noticed the lockdown outside, right?”

“Yes, I’m still unaware of what’s happening.”

“Last night, just as you entered the sewer, a Fifth Level extraordinary beast breached the shield and invaded the vicinity of the spire.”

Shi Jin couldn’t help but blink in shock at the news.

She had planned to return to the spire that night, but upon reaching a point two kilometers away, she witnessed a fierce aerial battle in the sky ahead.

The combatants moved so swiftly that Shi Jin could hardly make out what they were.

However, being a spy for both sides, Shi Jin felt no particular loyalty to Nia, so she sought refuge in a safe corner—the sewer.

After lying low for over two hours, she casually completed the last leg of her journey, opting for a longer route through the underground corridors of the Chemical Factory.

To her surprise, such a significant event had occurred in Hope City in just one night, sending a shiver down her spine.

Despite her instinct for self-preservation and her tendency to embellish facts, she managed to deceive the councilor before her. Yet, there was one thing she still wished to confirm:

“Councilor Nia, may I ask you something?”

“You may ask me anything; whether I choose to answer is my prerogative.”

Nia’s demeanor was haughty yet exuded notable confidence.

“You must have seen my profile. A few months ago, I was personally apprehended by Luke.

“Although he was arresting people left and right like a madman during that period, it’s unlikely he wouldn’t remember me at all.

“Yet, during yesterday’s capture, he clearly remembered you and seemed somewhat apologetic, but he completely forgot about me…”

Nia nodded, casting an appreciative glance at her new subordinate:

“Shi Jin, I wasn’t mistaken; you’re quite sharp.

“This is indeed the case. I can’t divulge the specifics now, but I can tell you this: except for the ten councilors, no one else in Hope City remembers you.

“And there’s no trace of you anywhere; everyone you once knew has forgotten you.”

“What?!”

At that moment, Shi Jin’s shock and fear were genuine, not feigned.

No one remembered her, not even her companions.

Fresnel, Wang Xiao, the Puppet Master, Beacon, and most importantly—Fulan!

Her superior couldn’t have forgotten her, could she?

Fulan, the cat boss, don’t forget there’s still one of us here!

If no one remembers her, what was the point of all her efforts as a spy?

Shi Jin, who thought she still had an escape route, suddenly realized that the ground beneath her had turned into a cliff, leaving no room for retreat.

At that moment, her face twisted with fear, increasingly contorted by the tension she struggled to suppress.

Each tremor of her face was noticed by Nia, who sighed and said:

“I can somewhat understand your feelings, but… many things are not for you to know at this time. You might resent me, but you’ll understand later that this is more of a protection.”

Though Shi Jin’s mind was in turmoil, she quickly grasped one fact: without Fulan’s contact, she had lost her alternative escape route. The best course of action now was to shift from a sideline to a main role and firmly grasp Nia’s support.

Thinking this, her expression quickly settled, and she respectfully said:

“I wouldn’t dare.”

Nia rolled her eyes beneath her red hair:

“Fine, it was my oversight not to inform you beforehand, but I won’t apologize.

“Take a two-day break to rest; as long as I don’t assign new tasks, continue investigating Luke.

“Remember, nothing can threaten the councilors within the spire, be it extraordinary beasts or humans.

“Keep that in mind, and don’t be deceived again next time.”