**Chapter 33: Emperor Kang's Indignation**
"Was that King?"
The security guards and clerks watched in astonishment at the cold, aloof face on the video. At that moment, king had just happened to look up at the arcade, unexpectedly caught on camera by chance, becoming evidence of his identity.
"If it was King, then the monster must have been killed by him. But that person..."
The clerk hesitated, not daring to utter the words "that person might have been killed by King" because King's reputation among the public was too high. Citizens regarded him as the protecting god of M-City; his reputation could not tolerate slander from others. (Mosquito pants: ??, Smell Dragon: ??)
"Captain, the identity of the deceased has been clarified."
The police officer who had just been ordered to investigate the assassin's identity ran in, panting, and said, "Just as you predicted, Captain, that person is indeed a wanted criminal, and a B-Class wanted criminal—the Killer Assassin!"
"An assassin?"
Hill frowned. How could an assassin appear beside King? And be killed by King? Unless... his eyes widened, someone wanted to assassinate King!
This conjecture was too terrifying. For the past three years, King, in order to protect the public, had killed countless powerful monsters, shielding the citizens from wind and rain like a protecting god. Some time ago, it was even revealed that King actively engaged in charity. Such a person, yet someone wanted to kill him!
Perhaps King's existence affected the interests of certain people. Hmph, a despicable lot!
His duty as a police officer told him: Never allow such a thing to happen under his watch; King must be protected.
"That person was actually an assassin? King-sama must have known the assassin's identity. That's why, after killing the monster, he conveniently disposed of the ruthless assassin."
"Exactly, it must be like this! King-sama is perceptive; he could even spot the monster and the assassin disguised as cartoon mascots. That's amazing."
"Heh, King might have X-ray vision. He might have seen all of your bodies just now."
"Gross! But... I... I don't mind King-sama secretly looking at my body."
"My goodness, we've caught a wild pervert!"
After the video finished, they found that King didn't kill the assassin immediately. Instead, while confirming if the monster was dead, he discovered the assassin's identity, deliberately called the assassin to a halt, and killed him.
The clerks enthusiastically discussed topics about King:
"By the way, why didn't King admit that he killed the monster and the assassin just now?"
"If I were King, I wouldn't admit it either. King-sama usually instantly kills Demon-level and Dragon-level monsters. Killing a weak little monster and an assassin can be solved with a wave of his hand. What's there to boast about? King-sama is just a very humble and low-key person. Even his good deeds are only revealed when people accidentally discover them. Oh my, such a perfect man! If only he were my husband."
"Dream on! King-sama's future wife will definitely be a beautiful woman, as fair as a flower. Like me?"
"Yes, you are as fair as a flower... an ugly flower with very distinctive features."
"What did you say? Believe it or not, I'll tear your mouth apart!"
"Come on then! My man is King; just you try and touch me."
"I'll take that dare."
The clerks immediately started arguing at the drop of a hat.
Hill had his subordinates separate them while he replayed the video. After King killed the assassin, his gaze was suddenly drawn to the figures rushing away.
Wait, King only killed one assassin. Several other assassins escaped.
He stared intently at those few assassins and said, "Make a copy of this video and send it to the Police Department. Remember, it must be a complete copy. It's very important."
"Understood."
His subordinates and the security guards nodded in agreement.
After giving his orders, Hill left the arcade. Upon returning to the Police Department, he immediately reported his discovery about someone wanting to assassinate King to his superior, hoping his superior would take it seriously.
However, the next day, the response he received was "Don't bother."
Yes, generally speaking, if citizens were in danger of assassination, the police's duty would be to assign people to protect them 24/7 while actively apprehending the mastermind behind the assassins.
But King was the strongest man on Earth. Did he need a few police officers to protect him? What a joke! If something happened, it would probably be King protecting them. Moreover, would the mastermind daring to send people to assassinate King be a simple character? At the very least, they would be influential figures in one of the twenty-six cities. Could these people be managed by police officers who had lost their influence? Lest they fail to help and instead stir up trouble for themselves, the Police Department's high command gave the answer "Don't bother," letting the "gods fight" while innocent people like them just watched the show quietly.
"Heh, don't bother, huh? Sorry, I can't do that."
Hill crumpled his superior's reply into a ball and threw it into the trash can. His face was calm, his gaze deep as he looked at the police uniform hanging on the wall.
What was the duty of a police officer?
To protect the lives, safety, and property of citizens. Since it was clear a citizen was in danger, as a police officer, one naturally had to step up and provide 24-hour close protection. Even if the other party was the strongest man on Earth, even if the other party didn't need his protection at all, even if his act of protecting them would become a laughingstock, it was still the duty of a police officer.
Protecting citizens is my mission, regardless of whether the other party needs it!
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"Lock Qixi up until she repents."
Inside the Black Street Monster Club, President Emperor Kang angrily ordered his men to lock up Qixi, who had a face full of despair and grief. "Bean Sprout, Radish Head, Black Roasted, you three are responsible for taking turns guarding her. Absolutely do not let her run off, otherwise, she'll definitely go seek out King again and needlessly throw her life away."
"Yes, President."
Radish Head was over three meters tall, shaped like a water barrel, with taut, corded muscles, hence he was also known as Muscle Radish.
Bean Sprout had a body as slender as a bamboo pole and always appeared timid and panicky in front of others.
Black Roasted emitted black smoke from all over his human-shaped body. He had a scorched pot on his head, and his clothes had the English words "I LOVE COFFEE" written on them.
Qixi struggled and said, "President, you can't lock me up! I still need to get revenge! You can't lock me up! I need revenge! President, I need revenge! Let me go! I need revenge..."
"Hmph, you must keep a close watch on her! If you let her run off, I'll hold you responsible."
Emperor Kang coldly snorted, then stomped off in a fit of rage. Damn it, the Soda family was almost completely wiped out! They were the club's free soda, and now four of them were gone, leaving only the not-so-useful Seven Joys. The club would probably have to pay for soda out of its own pocket now. So heartbreaking, another huge sum of money to spend.
Bean Sprout and the other two locked the crying and struggling Qixi into a sealed room within the club.
"Let me out! I need revenge! I need revenge!"
"Sigh, Qixi, just calm down a bit. Someone as strong as King isn't someone you can kill. Don't be mad at the President either; he's doing this for your own good. You see how gentle and amiable the President usually is? This time, he's uncharacteristically furious, all for your sake."
Radish Head persuaded Qixi with earnest, heartfelt words.
"Exactly! The President is very angry about your suicidal behavior. Just stay peacefully inside for a few days. Once the President's anger subsides, he'll let you out."
"The President truly sees us as family, that's why he's so furious. The President is such a good person."
Many thanks to Floating Clouds with the Wind and Yang Weili of the Smile for their generous tips. Thank you for your support. To show my gratitude for your support, I'll add a drumstick tonight!
(end of chapter)