“However, Siegel’s incident this time also served as a reminder to me. Those real-world reincarnators still shouldn’t be allowed too much free time. Fortunately, their numbers are now nearly sufficient, and it should be time to start utilizing them rationally.”
After Bob left, Wu Ming gazed into the distance through the floor-to-ceiling window, his eyes flashing with an unusual gleam.
[Ding! Real-world mission activated!]
[Reincarnators must complete a real-world mission every three story-world cycles or face annihilation!]
…
At this moment, mechanical voices echoed in the ears of countless reincarnators, causing their expressions to change dramatically in unison.
The primary purpose for which Wu Ming cultivated reincarnators was similar to how farmers grow trees—he needed to wait until they matured before harvesting their fruits to promote the development of the God Space.
Another purpose was to utilize their powers to explore the real world.
After all, many dangerous ancient ruins are still difficult to explore even with current technology, and have very high demands on adventurers.
The purpose of Wu Ming issuing real-world missions was to assign these reincarnators the responsibility of scouring the entire steam-powered world for him. Wu Ming firmly believed that there must be some clues about that powerful being somewhere.
Even if these reincarnators died along the way, their true souls would be reclaimed by the God Space and converted into sustenance, achieving one hundred percent utilization without any waste.
…
Time passed quickly. In the Purple Gold Flower Federation, the Office for Paranormal Phenomena Handling.
Lucius, who had completed his review and been appointed as the Section Chief’s assistant, looked somewhat thin but was in excellent spirits, exuding a sense of vigor and ambition.
“Truly, one doesn’t realize the truth without investigation; only after checking did I become greatly surprised!”
He slammed a stack of files onto the desk: “In recent years, especially in recent months, paranormal phenomena have occurred frequently, accompanied by numerous cases of missing persons…”
Honestly speaking, the crime-solving rate in this world was still far from what Wu Ming remembered from his past life.
The primitive accumulation and expansion of capital itself was full of crimes. Even within the three major steam-powered nations, social contradictions were very acute, with different classes clearly demarcated. It was very common for the rich to hire bodyguards, and without the accompaniment of patrol officers or bodyguards, they would never dare to enter the slums.
The wealthy districts had good public order, but in the poor areas, robberies, murders, fraud, and various other crimes were constantly occurring, making it practically no different from hell.
Of course, the local police station considered the occasional disappearance of a few people not particularly significant.
But in Lucius’s opinion, the situation was too obvious.
“The data does not lie. If we create statistical charts and integrate them, we will find that since last year, the number of missing persons in the Federation has surged abnormally!”
Lucius pulled out several more files, all containing reports of suspected psychics.
Some of them had originally been ordinary people, but now they had suddenly become rich overnight and displayed incredible abilities in certain areas.
“Really… childish! Just like little kids who’ve just received new toys and can’t help showing them off…”
Lucius murmured, as if he could sense some existence hiding in the shadows, bestowing them with power.
After all, according to the investigation, these suspects had completely different experiences but were all ordinary people without any abnormalities beforehand—very similar to the werewolf Siegel.
Because of the humiliation caused by his escape, Lucius had specially filed the werewolf case separately, constantly monitoring the latest developments of the case, to the point where he might even understand Siegel better than Siegel himself.
“Perhaps… this is also a clue for capturing Siegel!”
Lucius tilted his head, then immediately signed his name with a steel pen filled with ink on several arrest warrants: “In the name of the Federation, I authorize you to take a series of necessary measures!”
Needless to say, the feeling of wielding a pen and issuing orders was indeed quite exhilarating! Lucius almost fell into the sweet vortex of power.
And with the issuance of the arrest warrants, an undercurrent was immediately stirred throughout the entire Federation.
…
“Lucky Lake, he’s won again!”
Inside a luxurious casino, many gamblers excitedly gathered in a circle, staring at the gambling duel at the center.
To them, those Tarot cards, the constantly spinning dice, and slot machines exuded an indescribable beauty, causing people to involuntarily become deeply entranced.
At this moment, only two people were gambling at the central large table.
A man wearing a platinum suit was obviously a top expert employed by the casino. At this moment, sweat was faintly visible on his forehead.
Sitting opposite him was a middle-aged man dressed plainly, whose pile of chips had already formed a small mountain.
Some gamblers could estimate by eye alone that there were at least a million gold coins stacked there! Just thinking about it made their hearts race with excitement.
“Hehe… Sorry, I won again!”
The middle-aged man laid down his cards, revealing a straight flush that seemed to mock the croupier’s incompetence.
He extended his hand and gathered the opponent’s last few chips: “What do you say? Want to continue?”
Clearly, the casino could not refuse to gamble under any circumstances.
After all, that was how they made their living. If word got out that they refused gamblers out of fear of losing, the entire casino could immediately shut its doors.
“Guest, you’re just joking. We are always ready to serve you as long as you’re willing!”
A sweating manager stepped forward with a forced smile, not knowing quite how to handle the situation.
The expert they had stationed at the casino was already an internationally renowned gambling master. Generally speaking, having a master of this level was sufficient to handle most challenges.
As for true gambling deities, if they needed money, people would be willing to lend or even give them gold coins without hesitation, so they wouldn’t end up in such a situation.
But this opponent clearly lacked the demeanor of a top gambling master. In fact, they couldn’t find any sign of cheating from him, and he didn’t seem to know any rules, acting more like an ordinary person with incredible luck.
Winning once or even ten or twenty times could be considered normal, but hundreds of consecutive wins each time?
The manager had already secretly notified the mercenaries. If this man continued to be unwise, they would have to resort to force.
No matter how much money he won from the casino, he wouldn’t live long enough to spend it!
“Haha… Unfortunately, I’ve had enough fun for today!”
Lake laughed loudly and said to the beautiful female croupier beside him: “Please exchange these chips for gold voucher!”
“Okay! Okay!”
Although losing so much money was very painful, the croupier actually felt relieved at this moment.
After all, if he continued winning like this, he might end up winning the entire casino.
“Haha… I love gold! Here’s your tip!”
After receiving the voucher, Lake was satisfied and casually grabbed a handful of gold coins, stuffing them into the female croupier’s hand with a playful smile: “I’m off now, beautiful. Don’t miss me too much… Haha…”
This attitude left the casino manager puzzled: “What kind of person is this?”
Wu wu! Wu wu!
But just then, piercing police sirens suddenly sounded outside.
“Freeze! Police inspection!”
Two rows of patrol officers quickly rushed in, first a team of elite officers with riot shields, followed by many more armed with shotguns and submachine guns.
“Down on the ground! Don’t move!”
They shouted, their dark gun barrels pointing in all directions.
Even though the casino had some bodyguards and security personnel, how could they possibly be a match?
“Do you think you’ve made a mistake? We have operating licenses and are legal establishments, exemplary taxpayers of the Federation. Even several members of Congress have received our donations!”
Seeing that something was wrong, the manager immediately brought up his backers.
“Arresting a major fugitive on official orders!”
A police inspector held up an arrest warrant and shouted loudly: “Get him!”
He pointed straight at Lake.
“What? Arrest me?”
Lake was startled, as if his biggest secret had been exposed.
Seeing two patrol officers closing in, he instinctively wanted to raise his hand, but then hesitated.
After all, he was still just an ordinary person. Even though he had gained power, under the Federation’s decades-long propaganda, he ultimately lacked the courage to confront the state machinery.
And in that moment of hesitation, Lake lost his last chance. Several tranquilizer guns fired simultaneously, and he was immediately tackled to the ground by a group of fierce patrol officers. Special alloy handcuffs were slapped onto him without hesitation.
“The target has been successfully arrested! Snipers, keep your eyes on him! Don’t let him leave your sight!”
Seeing Lake subdued, the inspector nodded slightly but shouted into his microphone.
“There are snipers too?”
The casino manager shuddered, involuntarily feeling relieved that he hadn’t tried to resist.
After all, deploying such a terrifying force in the city center meant that the energy and influence behind this opponent were simply enormous.
“Keep the sedatives going! Don’t let him regain consciousness or speak!”
Apparently having learned from the previous incident with Siegel, this time Lucius had formulated an extremely thorough plan, considering almost every possible contingency.
Poor Lake didn’t even have time to utter a sound before he was arrested, stripped of everything in his pockets, left like a bare-chested pig. The manager watched helplessly as the large voucher was taken away, feeling as if his heart was bleeding.
“Why didn’t they come earlier!”
In his heart, only one voice was roaring, filled with intense regret.
…
And the scene that unfolded in the casino was not unique to the Purple Gold Flower Federation.
Suddenly gaining power, many reincarnators indeed couldn’t resist the urge to show off like children with new toys, giving Professors Luther and Lucius ample opportunities to gather intelligence on them.
This time, the entire Federation machinery was set into motion, with major cities acting simultaneously. Officially, it was announced as a crackdown on crime, but the actual targets were psychics who had exposed their abilities, among whom reincarnators were the most heavily targeted.
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