Allen's face noticeably twitched twice when he heard this, and he said in a deep voice:
"General Pang, if you're here to listen, we welcome you. If you're here to catch up with me, I'll make time after the interrogation."
"I don't dare to catch up; I'm here to see Baiyu and Qin Shou today.
After all, their parents once entrusted them to me. I'm half their guardian, so it's only right I come when something happens."
Pang Fei casually pulled over a chair and sat beside them.
Baiyu let out a light sigh.
Uncle Pang is here, so it shouldn't be too troublesome to get out of this today.
Two others accompanied Pang Fei.
One was an advisor from the Martial Arts School Alliance, and the other was the General Office of the Anomaly Bureau, both prominent figures in Linjiang City.
The two of them didn't say much, exchanged a few words with Allen, and then sat to the side.
The General Office of the Anomaly Bureau was clearly here to protect the two investigators.
While the advisor from the Martial Arts School Alliance, Zhao, was here because Baiyu was the focus of this year's martial exams in Linjiang City. Both Qin Shou and Qian Xue were top students in dozens of high schools.
If something happened to them, their own performance would be affected this year.
Seeing the interrogation room fall silent, Pang Fei said, "Captain Allen, can we begin?"
"Hmm."
Allen asked Baiyu the question again.
"The Spiritual Technique Scroll is a relic from my parents," Baiyu gave a prepared response.
"Why were you at the Jiangliu Lakefront tonight?"
"Because I was threatened by that evil Extraordinary. I didn't dare to report it hastily before confirming its authenticity."
"Threatened?"
"Yes, I suspect the last Extraordinary incident was not a simple accident but a premeditated, organized, and purposeful event.
They may have orchestrated the Extraordinary event massacre for some nefarious ritual.
I discovered this on myself.
At the time, it bypassed detection and slipped past my notice.
It was only after I met Bruce that I realized what was on me.
His reason for contacting me was very likely because of this."
Baiyu wasn't prepared to keep the Demon Paper any longer.
This item was sooner or later a ticking time bomb.
Previously, he hadn't handed it over because he feared that once he did, someone might use Extraordinary Power to brainwash him into spilling secrets.
Like Qian Xue's abilities.
He believed that whether it was the Church, the Anomaly Bureau, or the Government, there were people with such Extraordinary Abilities.
The scholar space in his mind was a greater secret.
It couldn't be exposed, the consequences were unimaginable!
But now with Pang Fei present, he wasn't worried about anyone daring to interrogate him, so he took out the Demon Paper.
Everyone's expression changed upon seeing the parchment in the small box.
Allen lightly touched it.
Endless murmurs and whispers instantly emitted from the paper, and a few people in the interrogation room immediately looked unwell.
"Don't touch it directly!" Baiyu immediately reminded.
"Prepare a containment device and isolate it first."
A bronzed barrier suddenly emanated from Allen, enveloping everyone inside.
Simulation Realm!
Baiyu was seeing someone use Simulation Realm for the first time!
Any Extraordinary Power developed to a certain extent might possess a Simulation Realm, but having it was one in ten thousand, very rare.
When a member of the enforcement team came with the containment vessel, Allen finally dispersed the Simulation Realm.
"This is the Demon Paper, a high-pollution Magical Item. Over the past few months, we've already handled three Extraordinary incidents it caused." The General Office of the Anomaly Bureau looked at Baiyu with surprise after controlling the Demon Paper, as if doubting how he had survived until now.
Allen's gaze towards Baiyu gradually became serious.
There were already three cases.
Someone was deliberately spreading it.
"Since the last female anchor's Extraordinary incident, this paper should have been on me, but I didn't notice. It wasn't until after I interacted with Bruce that I noticed something was off. As for other phenomena, none occurred. I believe this paper doesn't constantly emit Extraordinary Power as long as you don't touch it."
Baiyu continued.
Anyway, Bruce was gone, nothing remained of him, and he couldn't confront his accusations.
Whatever he said was his business.
"So you chose to contact the counterpart, hoping to resolve this matter?"
"I feared that reporting to the authorities might alert them, and if they escaped, I would be in a more disadvantageous position. So, I had to reach out to them as much as possible, even for the peace of Linjiang City; I needed to gather information!
The facts proved me right; they attempted to kill me and also attacked the investigator.
If given the chance to prepare adequately, I might face a life-threatening situation."
Baiyu was very clear-headed.
Allen, of course, knew things weren't as simple as they appeared.
But for the counterpart to manage to justify themselves was sufficient.
With General Wei present, some interrogation methods couldn't be used.
"If you encounter such things in the future, you must seek help from official Extraordinary immediately. This time you were lucky to resolve it, but luck won't always be on your side."
Allen said in a steady voice as he stood up: "Everyone involved in this matter, undergo a Spirit assessment and assist in recording the notes.
My lord from the General Office, this time the Extraordinary event might trouble you.
You have previously dealt with such Extraordinary matters and collected similar Sealing Objects, so I believe you have mastered a lot of information, which I need to look at.
And those martial artists' interrogation will also be your responsibility."
"Hmm, rest assured, Captain."
Receiving a positive response, Allen rubbed his temples, announcing the end of the interrogation.
The power of the investigation society was no weaker than the Church.
Almost every city established the Anomaly Bureau. He couldn't arbitrarily use non-conventional methods to question investigators.
As for Baiyu and Qin Shou.
After understanding their background, he gave up that thought too.
General Wei was a significant figure among the Imperial in Linjiang City, and Pang Fei's personal arrival also demonstrated the stance.
These veteran generals were too protective.
To continue investigating this matter, they could only start with Bruce.
...
The Church's interrogation came to an end.
And this time, Baiyu gained a clearer understanding of the East Prosperity Imperial's power composition.
Investigation Society, Martial Arts School Alliance, Imperial Army, Church.
This incident showed that these four entities were not colluding together.
Instead, there was a hint of separation of powers.
"Alright, you two brats, always causing me trouble."
They walked out of the Government.
Pang Fei chided angrily, "You're both in your senior year; can't you prepare properly for the martial exam? Stop interfacing with those lunatics; you were lucky this time not to get into trouble. And don't be too superstitious about Extraordinary Powers. We Martial Artists are the main force in fighting Exotic Beasts and clans and frontline combat. Martial Dao cultivated to high realms is not inferior to any Extraordinary."
"Uncle Pang is right." Baiyu and Qin Shou both had their spirits subdued immediately.
Pang Fei was from the same generation as their parents.
Since childhood, the two had seen Pang Fei, and after their parents' passing, he cared for them frequently.
Seeing the two subdue instantly, Pang Fei's temper dissipated, "From now until the college entrance examination, you're not allowed to cause any trouble, just focus on the martial exam.
Baiyu, you must be Linjiang City's top scorer in the college entrance exam. It will greatly benefit your future development.
Qin Shou, you must get into Kyoto Magic University.
This is a strict order for you two!"
"Yes!"
Baiyu and Qin Shou responded in unison.
"Hmm, if you achieve your goals, I'll take you to the Shelter for a visit. Haven't you always been curious about the battlefield? That's our Human Race's primary battleground with the monsters!"
Pang Fei's eyes held hints of excitement.
Baiyu and Qin Shou both perked up with interest.
They had never been to the Shelter before; it seemed the first and second Celestial Essence battles were also there.