Chapter 486: Chapter 511: Open Scheme
After resolving Yi Xian’s issue, Baiyu finally settled the internal affairs of the Earl’s Mansion.
Any solid fortress in the world is always breached from the inside.
Baiyu deeply understood this principle.
Thus, he places immense importance on his own Earl’s Mansion, his stronghold.
He values it to the point that he does not tolerate any problems whatsoever.
After this matter.
His focus and aim finally shifted to how to rebuild the Security Bureau and how to advance to Sequence Seven as an Extraordinary.
Martial Dao and Extraordinary are like a person’s two legs.
They need to progress hand in hand.
If one falls behind the other too much, it will cause extremely severe consequences.
However,
his Magic Elixir for Fanatical Scholar is not yet fully digested.
Although Fanatical Scholar is just a strengthened version of a Prayer Technique Apprentice without providing a qualitative change.
Yet still,
Baiyu thought,
upon reaching Sequence Seven, there will be a significant enhancement to his abilities.
Even though he doesn’t even know the name of this Sequence.
He only knows it’s all related to learning and knowledge.
It might even relate to the god among the Seven Gods who governs wisdom and knowledge.
The Wise Man of Foolishness.
Those serving Him do not belong to the Church but are a kind of extraordinary organization similar to a school, called the Mad Society.
Mad Society has no presence in East Prosperity.
Nor do they have missionaries.
Even if Baiyu wants to understand and confirm his Sequence route, he has no way.
"Forget about it, as Yi Xian said, the power held in one’s hands is what truly counts.
The situation seems great now.
But secretly,
one never knows when something like what happened in Zenith City might occur again.
Though the probability is low, it’s not impossible.
Before Zenith City fell,
who would have thought such a large city could be breached by foreign races and Exotic Beasts?"
Baiyu, having experienced it once, is now taking precautions by integrating the forces of the Security Bureau and Veterans Mutual Aid Association, holding them tightly, becoming a power he can firmly control.
"The Outer City District of Mountain City is divided into three gangs, two societies, and one family; these six civilian forces nearly carve up Mountain City entirely.
Every year,
the six forces turn in a massive amount of resources and money to the officials.
Of course, compared to their income, this is just a drop in the bucket."
Pa.
Qiong Xue placed a document on the table.
It recorded how the six major forces of Mountain City divided the profits of the Outer City District and became deeply entrenched rulers of Mountain City.
Anomaly Bureau and Armed Department.
Neither of these two official departments of Mountain City is capable of managing or governing the city.
These matters.
Should have been handled by the Security Bureau.
But the long-standing decline of the Security Bureau has nurtured these behemoths, making the entire Mountain City become tangled and complicated.
These six civilian forces.
More or less, have official backing; no one dares to act against them.
Since they offer considerable contributions to the Anomaly Bureau and Armed Department every year,
both official departments are unwilling to stir up trouble.
As a result, there is now a dilemma that cannot be easily solved.
But today, Baiyu took the initiative to have Qiong Xue gather information on these six major forces, intending to act against them.
If these six organizations are not dealt with thoroughly, the Security Bureau will always remain just an empty shell.
"Have you gathered the people?"
Baiyu put down the documents and asked Qiong Xue.
"They have been gathered, but is your method truly feasible?" Qiong Xue’s eyes showed a hint of doubt.
It’s not that she doesn’t trust Baiyu.
But honestly.
Baiyu’s method is a bit too straightforward and brutal.
"Why wouldn’t it be?
Over the years, the six major forces have acted with impunity in Mountain City, basically disregarding everyone except the Anomaly Bureau and Armed Department.
Under such circumstances, I really don’t need to plot much.
Go.
Arrange the personnel to approach the first force."
Baiyu was full of confidence.
Upon hearing this, Qiong Xue nodded, stopped hesitating, and left while yawning.
...
In the evening.
At the Violet Count’s Mansion.
Sir Anlin, Deputy Minister of the Armed Department of Mountain City, Captain Ye Hua of the Anomaly Bureau of Mountain City, and Harding, Vice President of the Bounty Hunter Association of Mountain City.
The three came to the mansion together.
It was also the first time Baiyu, after entering Mountain City, officially met with the officials.
Despite having received many invitation posts before.
However,
it’s clear that these three parties did not take Baiyu, the Violet Count and chief of the Security Bureau, seriously.
Otherwise, it wouldn’t be the second and third-in-commands visiting, but each party’s head of equal rank to Baiyu.
To be honest,
Baiyu carries the title of Earl, which is more prestigious than the Armed Minister and Anomaly Chief of Mountain City.
But,
this is only a nominal identity.
In a place like the Shelter, what truly matters is the real power one holds.
Unfortunately, besides the people Baiyu brought from the Qiong and Ning families, he only had a few ordinary helpers from the Security Bureau.
These people.
Probably wouldn’t even be enough for someone to fight with one hand.
"Lord Earl, our superiors are busy with official duties, so they specially sent us to pay respects in their stead, and hope for your understanding."
As they entered.
The three offered some customary pleasantries in sequence.
Baiyu was not annoyed, instead wearing a smile, inviting the three to take their seats.
After a while.
A variety of exotic delicacies were served.
Captain Ye Hua of the Anomaly Bureau remained expressionless.
He came today simply to meet this Earl to avoid not recognizing him when something happens later.
With the Anomaly Bureau’s superior status.
They don’t really need to curry favor or fawn over anyone.
As for Sir Anlin and Harding, the two exchanged glances, seeing satisfaction in each other’s eyes.
This Lord Earl.
Seems sensible, knows when to advance and retreat, and doesn’t adhere to strict formalities.
With this,
even if he oversees the Security Bureau in the future, there won’t be any trouble, and they might even share some of the benefits with him in the future.
Thinking this, both found themselves increasingly joyful.
Even,
their smiles became much more sincere, no longer the perfunctory and feigned gestures from before.
However.
Just as everyone at the table was enjoying themselves and happily conversing.
Suddenly, a guard rushed in, looking at Baiyu, stating in a grievous tone: "My Lord, our people have been captured!"
Instantly.
Baiyu’s expression changed, speaking in a deep voice, "Didn’t you see I have guests? What’s going on!"
"In the Outer City, our Security Bureau people were attacked, and they have been detained."
The guard continued.
Upon hearing this, Baiyu stood up coldly, his face full of anger: "Utterly useless, getting beaten in Mountain City? These worthless bunch, each one of them is just dead weight!"
Hearing this scolding.
The other three at the dining table sensed something was off.
As expected.
Before the three could speak, Baiyu said: "Gentlemen, there’s an incident in the mansion today, I need to handle it, and might neglect my esteemed guests."
Sir Anlin, Deputy Minister of the Armed Department, said in a deep voice: "Lord Bai, we should first understand the whole story; it might just be a misunderstanding."
Upon hearing his words.
Baiyu smirked: "Then I would like to ask Sir Anlin to accompany me on this trip?
I’ve just arrived, and many think I’m weak and can be bullied.
I hope Sir Anlin can support me."