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"Gold's here!" Firehead exclainore hi the snow," Vader said caloods, which means he's only here to check on the situation"

"Gold" was the code naet The Ministry of Justice received a report two days ago that a serf was trafficking grains His Excellency Carter attached great ined the task to Vader He deoods, and called this the "Gold Hunting Mission"

However, thesoet Subsequently, a tea area, but not a single trace of the target was found

To Vader, it was clear that the reason for the lack of development was because the policemen's uniforms were too conspicuous He had lived in the Western Zone for some time, and naturally knew that whenever a City Hall official was in the area, news of it would spread rapidly a the residents It was no different in the Eastern Zone The people who lived here were serfs, and thus the black uniforht sky

That explained why he was adamant that Firehead and Whistle should take off their uniforuise as snoeepers and stand on the thoroughfares of the Eastern Zone and Border Town The suspect would not be able to escape their sights as soon as he appeared

They saw Gold walking around the Eastern Zone briefly before returning to a cave dwelling When he reappeared, he was carrying a large sack on his back

"He's indeed trafficking wheat" Whistle clenched her fists tightly

"Dahness has said" Firehead cursed angrily "We shall arrest hiht now!"

"Don't be rash," Vader said and beckoned with his hands "His Excellency Carter said that he wanted the target arrested alive together with the goods We shall split three ways and act" His instructions were in accordance with the previous operation to surround Rat "Firehead, you'll o to the old city wall area first There's only one route for hiet This requires a lot of skills, and thus I'm the most suitable for this role" He licked his lips in anticipation "Lastly, Whistle, you shall stalk me from about a 100 steps back Remember not to make eye contact with Gold"

"Understood"

"Then, let's begin!"

Although the three policemen were similar in rank, they acted in full compliance with Vader's plan

Vader carried a broom and cal to his experience, following the target froet's suspicions Instead, by "leading the way", the target would be et was heading, this would be the safestHe fully concentrated on Gold—he was confident that the instant that he heard a slight change in the target's footsteps, he could trip the target and prevent hih the old city wall, Gold stopped walking and rested by the corner of a street He was ostensibly aware that if he headed towards the center of the town, there would be a high chance of encountering policemen Vader took a dozen more steps forward and turned into a side path, where he waited for the buyer to show up

A short while later, a local as pushing a handcart appeared He looked around the vicinity before he sloalked up to the serf After inspecting the contents of the sack, he took out a handful of coins to close the deal At that very estured for the two policewoet from different directions The dealer was so dumbstruck that he did not round, acco all over He yelled, "You're arrested!"