The Sword Saint of Arknights [MTL/Machine Translation]

Chapter 28 | Wei Yenwu's Scheme

When they arrived at the door of Wei Yenwu's office, the interrogator stopped in his tracks.

Throughout their journey, they encountered many people, both familiar and unfamiliar, but they all shared one thing in common: none of them seemed to notice the two individuals heading towards the top floor's director's office, as if they were invisible.

Perhaps sensing Roy's confusion, the interrogator explained:

"This is a capability associated with my Originium Arts. If I wish it, no one, except for certain special entities, can perceive me or my surroundings."

Roy nodded in understanding, which indeed explained the behavior of those they had encountered along the way.

Although he was curious about the interrogator's Originium Arts, Roy refrained from asking directly, as it would be impolite.

"Please enter, Lord Wei is waiting for you inside."

After these words, the person vanished as if he had never been there.

Without hesitation, Roy opened the door and entered.

This was his first time alone with the old dragon, but it was clear that nothing untoward or indescribable would occur between them. After all, Roy had no such inclinations, and he believed Wei Yenwu's orientation was no different from the average person's.

"Close the door."

With a voice as steady and imposing as a mountain range, the old dragon put down his pen and looked up after Roy closed the door.

The other's face was more beast-like, and naturally, it was impossible for Roy to discern his psychological state from his appearance. After all, Roy's knowledge was tailored for humans, or at least beings with human-like facial expressions and emotional expressions. Clearly, Wei Yenwu did not fit this category.

As for why he had been summoned here...

Roy had some ideas about that, but there was no need for him to ask. The old dragon would soon speak, and Roy would not need to speculate much to understand his purpose.

All he needed to do was wait.

"You are indeed young and promising. If the youth of Lungmen, no, if the youth of the Great Yan had such talent, then Great Yan would dominate the world."

Finally, Wei Yenwu broke the silence. Perhaps he had intended for Roy to initiate the conversation, but he did not get the result he wanted.

So, he had to speak first, even though it put him at a slight disadvantage in their dialogue.

"You flatter me."

"What matter do you have to discuss with me?"

Roy had no intention of playing word games with the old dragon. After responding to the flattery, he got straight to the point.

The old dragon was not surprised by this.

Roy believed that the other party already had a wealth of information about him. At this moment, the other party might even know more about the individual named Roy than Roy himself!

"Actually, there is something here that I need your help with."

As Wei Yenwu stood up, he turned to look down at Lungmen below.

It was noon, and the city was bustling with busy figures, thriving in appearance. If Roy had not seen that investigative report, he might have thought so.

But he did not. He understood that the city was like a ship sailing in the middle of the ocean, and this ship was already in tatters.

As the captain of this ship, Wei Yenwu naturally hoped to exchange it for a new one, but that was clearly impossible. So, all he could do was keep patching up this broken ship until the city reached the state he envisioned.

Wei Yenwu was well aware of this and looked forward to the day it would happen.

As for whether he would personally see that day... Wei Yenwu did not care. After all, even if he could not achieve it, he believed his successors certainly could. What he needed to do was create opportunities for his successors to take control of the city before he could no longer do so himself.

And that was precisely why he had called Roy here.

"Since you have already seen that report, with your character, you will not sit idly by."

"What do you need me to do?"

"Kill the Young Master."

These four simple words plunged Roy into complete silence.

The "Young Master" Wei Yenwu referred to was clearly the person behind organizations like the Triad and the mafia, the behind-the-scenes manipulator, and one of Wei Yenwu's greatest enemies.

Wei Yenwu's intention could not be clearer: he wanted to use Roy as a weapon to eliminate his enemy.

"Merely killing him will not dissolve that power."

"But it will throw them into chaos, and that's enough."

With these words, Wei Yenwu exuded an almost arrogant confidence. Presumably, he had other plans, and to enact them, he needed the enemy to be in disarray.

As for whether Wei Yenwu could defeat them without the chaos?

The answer was obvious. In Lungmen, Wei Yenwu held absolute power, especially in terms of military force.

Roy believed that the Lungmen Guard Bureau was not the only card in his hand, and the existence of the interrogator proved this point.

"Are you preparing to use me as an assassin?"

"I will provide you with ample compensation, whether it's money or status..."

Wei Yenwu paused for a moment.

Turning around, he looked at Roy and continued:

"Even if you like Chen, I would propose to my imperial brother to let you marry into the royal family."

"..."

"Please do not insult me with these offers, Director Wei."

"I am a police officer, not a mercenary!"

With that, Roy turned and walked towards the door. However, before leaving, he paused:

"If you wish for me to uphold justice, then I naturally cannot refuse. If you intend to treat this matter as a transaction..."

"I'm afraid I cannot oblige."

With those words, Roy prepared to leave.

But just then, Wei Yenwu's voice came from behind him.

"I hope someone can uphold justice, I hope someone can bring a wind of change to Lungmen, but for the one who initiates that change, I will also provide a corresponding reward."

"I never go back on my word, and I will also create opportunities for you and prepare a way out. You just need to go ahead with confidence."

After these words, Roy turned and left without giving an answer.

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