"…"
So is there really any meaning in calling me here?
Looking at the small room set up in the office building opposite the Lungmen Police Department, then looking at the sign hung near the dilapidated wooden door, if not for his trust in Officer Ch'en, Li Lin would really think this place was occupied by some gangster shell company, and Officer Ch'en brought him here to claim a reward.
It's one thing for an official department to set up an office in a civilian building, but putting up a sign saying 'Immortality Agency Technology Co., Ltd.' really made Li Lin feel bewildered. Seemingly noticing the subtle expression on Li Lin's face, Officer Ch'en also showed a hint of embarrassment on her face, turned her head, and coughed. Partly as an explanation, partly to directly introduce this temporarily assembled department to Li Lin.
"Based on recent trends in high-tech crime and high-IQ crime, we have preliminarily established this department with the support of the leadership."
"On the surface, it's a high-tech company, but actually, it's a shared combat platform combining special operations forces, Lungmen medical services, Lungmen Guard Bureau, and various other government agency departments. Data from these places can be centrally controlled and analyzed here for targeted arrests of high-threat criminals."
"A representative example is the file crime that occurred some time ago. Lungmen's gangs started fighting fiercely over some illusory legends, creating multiple murder cases within Lungmen. Under the trial operation of this department some time ago, some hidden instigators were successfully arrested yesterday. So the higher-ups are also very satisfied with the creation of this joint department. My busyness some time ago was mainly for this matter. After all, it's the department's first arrest; it must be done beautifully."
"Don't just talk outside, let's go in."
"Oh."
Li Lin nodded and followed behind Officer Ch'en, walking into this mysterious small company.
Only after pushing open the dilapidated main door did Li Lin discover that the interior decoration environment wasn't as bad as imagined. Very Lungmen-style bright yellow wood-like decorations adorned the surroundings, the dim yellow style felt like returning to the chain restaurant Li Lin often freeloaded meals at. The internal space was also much larger than it looked, seeming to have some visual discrepancy, allowing one to see some people conversing in the room.
This wasn't any particularly formal opening ceremony; accurately speaking, it was just an extremely secretive private event, unsuitable for finding any media or holding a banquet somewhere. By the time Li Lin arrived, internal exchanges and conversations seemed to have already begun.
But looking at the huge figure that stood out exceptionally in the crowd, Li Lin raised his eyebrows somewhat surprisedly.
"…A Dragon?"
"That is the leader of Lungmen, Lord Wei Yenwu."
Looking at the dark red, tall man whose dragon-like face carried an amiable smile, shaking hands with various special police officers, Officer Ch'en said in a low voice:
"Lord Wei Yenwu is an atavistic Dragon; the blood of the ancestors is very pure. Within Lungmen, Lord Wei Yenwu is the Chief Executive; basically, all major and minor affairs of Lungmen must be submitted to him for approval and management. So don't judge by his appearance being different from ours; he is actually a very formidable figure. Our construction this time was also possible because of the Lord's strong support."
"Is that so? Dragon kind… No wonder he looks quite familiar and kind."
"…Familiar and kind?"
"Ah, I mean the dragon horns, and that appearance, match some things in my impression, feels very familiar. The horns on your head and the tail on your body also look very familiar to me. Of course, just looking familiar. Nothing else."
"Is that so?"
Not interested in power, but interested in appearance instead?
Taking a deep look at Li Lin's peaceful expression, Ch'en secretly noted this information down, then continued introducing the busy employees outside to Li Lin in a low voice.
"The one shaking hands with Lord Wei Yenwu is Operator Hoshiguma; promoted from the police department, responsible for handling assault tasks. Basically a trustworthy person. Very good personality, gets along well with me. And best not to drink with her, you can't outdrink her. The very short one beside her is Shaw, the representative from the fire department; because she proposed some creative theories, she was transferred over as an initial operator and consultant. Considered a veteran."
"This one's good…"
Looking at Shaw, who was trying hard to puff out her chest beside the tall Operator Hoshiguma, but was so short that Wei Yenwu had to squat down to shake her hand, Li Lin stared at the huge fluffy tail and nodded continuously.
Regarding interest in beast-eared girls , Li Lin honestly had some. But whether it was Lappland or Texas, neither looked like the type who would let him pet them. Exusiai and Croissant could be casually petted, but they weren't beast-eared girls. Sora felt off somehow, seemed to have some issues. So this little thought in his heart could only be suppressed by Li Lin.
But looking at Shaw's petite figure and huge tail behind her, Li Lin couldn't help but let his gaze drift over.
Perhaps because his gaze was too conspicuous, the two people talking over there couldn't help but sway slightly, looking over here somewhat strangely. Then they immediately saw Ch'en and Li Lin, who was wearing a Penguin Logistics uniform. And seeing this stranger brought by Officer Ch'en, Lungmen leader Wei Yenwu, instead of being curious, actually laughed.
"Ah, you must be that Li Lin? Very pleased to meet you."
"…? Ah, hello. I'm also very honored."
How do you know me?
Looking at the tall red dragon who recognized him at a glance and walked out from the crowd, Li Lin somewhat blankly extended his hand and shook hands with this theoretical supreme leader of Lungmen. The immense hand strength and the physique that looked two sizes larger than his own even made Li Lin feel as if he was enveloped in some kind of shadow.
However, this leader who looked very imposing didn't make any further moves, just patted Li Lin's shoulder and laughed heartily. And behind him, like a ghost, a woman also with a dragon head appeared behind Wei Yenwu's body, nodding slightly at Li Lin in greeting, but didn't say anything. Her drifting, ethereal eyes seemed to carry some deep meaning in Li Lin's view.
The supreme leader of Lungmen knows me, an ordinary person?
Looking at the goodwill-releasing Wei Yenwu and the dragon-headed woman staring at him from behind, Li Lin shook hands while falling into deep confusion.