"Don't mention it, please enjoy."
Tang Qi placed a portion of breakfast in front of Stanna, then said.
Her mature and considerate demeanor almost made Stanna believe she was in the presence of a gentleman her age, and it took a moment for her to realize that there were no peers of hers here, only a high school student with a somewhat nasty character, though he did seem quite the young gentleman at the moment.
Stanna stole a glance at Tang Qi and then started her meal cheerfully.
This was breakfast personally prepared by a "Mysterious Side" individual; it had to taste unique.
That's what Stanna thought in her heart.
And indeed, the flavors that burst forth in her mouth did not disappoint her anticipation.
Although Tang Qi's cooking didn't reach the level of glowing dishes or bursting garments, the culinary skills he brought from Previous Earth allowed his cooking to surpass many on Origin Blue Star. If it weren't for the existence of the Mysterious Side, Tang Qi could even consider opening a specialty restaurant.
Chef and owner, not a bad profession at all.
Tang Qi quickly finished his own breakfast and then looked somewhat surprised at Stanna who was eating gracefully. Her elegant manner and tasteful, though not expensive, outfit suggested that this striking police chief came from a decent background.
Pondering silently, Tang Qi wiped the corner of his mouth and said, "Wait a moment," before going upstairs.
When he came back down, he placed a wooden box in front of Stanna.
Opened, there lay a total of twelve bullets inside.
Most of them were Molten Furnace Bullets, emitting a faint red glow, totaling eight.
And four bullets shimmering with a deep blue luster were Sea Demon Bullets.
Tang Qi explained the effects while also giving the reasons for the different quantities of the two types of bullets.
In terms of power, the Molten Furnace Bullets were stronger.
And the Sea Demon Bullets were more about lifting curses.
Used in combination, they could elevate Stanna's combat abilities from those of an ordinary person to within the Transcendent range.
And quite the formidable kind at that.
A regular detective was almost powerless against Extraordinary Creatures.
But Stanna posed a terrifying threat.
For lower-level Transcendent beings like Blank Dog-faced Man, Corpse-eating Nightingale, and Spider Demon, if they weren't planning a sneak attack, they simply couldn't withstand a few shots from Stanna.
"Use them sparingly; I can't supply them endlessly."
Tang Qi specifically added this, fearing Stanna might get overly excited with the Extraordinary Bullets.
In fact, aside from the Sea Demon Bullets decreasing in number with each use, Tang Qi could indeed continue to replenish the Molten Furnace Bullets.
After all, made from his own blood, he'd face no pressure as long as he wasn't supplying an entire special agent team.
And as compensation, Tang Qi could leverage official power and also harvest the spoils of war at the first opportunity, with Messer Police Station only picking up what was left, making it an exceedingly fair trade.
Stanna was indeed excited to receive the bullets, but couldn't help asking a question, looking very serious, "Shouldn't Extraordinary Bullets be fired from an Extraordinary Gun to maximize their effectiveness?"
"That's true, but..."
Tang Qi was about to continue when he saw Stanna suddenly act bashfully, seeming a bit embarrassed, but still she reached into her bosom to pull out a large object and placed it on the table with a snap.
A voice full of charm and magnetism sounded at that moment.
"Mr. Advisor, this is my treasured object; can you transform it as well?"
"I can offer compensation that will satisfy you."
Even without relying on his keen perception, Tang Qi could feel Stanna's anticipation and her slightly mischievous mindset.
At the same time, he was also speechless.
Right there on the table, Stanna's so-called treasured object was an extravagant handgun whose design sparred no effort in competing with Blood Python One.
Tang Qi knew from that crude and wild style alone.
The pistol named "Red Rhino" definitely came from the Monster Gun Company.
This was why their bullets could be used interchangeably - the same company, the same caliber.
"No wonder they went bankrupt. Going all out producing these pistols that normal people simply couldn't use, oh no, they should be called hand cannons. How on earth were they supposed to make money? It would be weirder if they didn't disband."
Tang Qi silently complained in his heart, then glanced over at the Red Rhino.
Decisively, he refused: "I regret to say I can't."
"The transformation of bullets is a very simple power I possess. In fact, anyone who has a slight grasp of mysterious abilities can do the same. The only difference is in the power of the modified bullet."
"But firearms are too complicated. I can't manage that. That's probably a skill for Artifact Forgers."
After hearing Tang Qi's explanation, although disappointed, Stanna nevertheless put away the Red Rhino.
She elegantly yet swiftly finished breakfast, and then the two left Saint Thorn High School, got into the police car, and headed straight to the borderland at the intersection of Blank District and Central District.
That's where the Messer Police Station was.
A building with an air of classic grandeur, nestled between two major districts. To the right was the bustling Central District, and to the left was the dirty, backward Blank District - a stark and intriguing contrast wrapped up in this one structure.
Under Stanna's guidance, Tang Qi smoothly joined the force, filled out his paperwork, and received his own badge, ID, and weapon — a police pistol with very little firepower.
Indeed, an ordinary police pistol.
Not everyone had the privilege or ability to keep the peace with a "Red Rhino."
Fortunately, Tang Qi wasn't picky. No matter how weak a pistol's firepower, it's still a gun, isn't it?
Inside the police station, the atmosphere was as Tang Qi had anticipated: bustling and tense. Whether in the lobby, the office area, the interrogation room, the corridors, or even the elevators, the passing police officers, the criminals being escorted... together, they formed a stern and serious scene that made one instinctively put on a grave face.
Luckily, upon reaching the area of Stanna's homicide unit, the atmosphere wasn't so lively or tense anymore.
Upon entering the area, the two immediately felt several gazes of "whoosh whoosh whoosh" flying over.
Stanna's subordinates: a white detective who seemed to like wearing sweaters, a black man with a broad white smile and slightly curly hair, and what seemed to be an old predecessor who always maintained a cheery demeanor.
There were also two women: one with such a curvaceous figure that she was relegated to doing clerical work in the back, a brunette bombshell in professional attire, her walk so wobbly that one feared she'd fall at any moment, face forward. The other was a black woman with ordinary looks and a gentle temperament, a forensic specialist.
As for the addition of Tang Qi, the "Special Advisor," the team expressed their welcome, especially when they realized that Stanna, the formidable and beautiful police chief of Messer Police Station, who everyone feared, did not seem to have much authority over Tang Qi, but actually seemed to be trying to please him.
The mood suddenly warmed, and everyone extended their welcomes even more, starting to pry with various sideways questions, trying to guess the nature of the relationship and reasons behind it.
Clearly, unlike Stanna, they had not yet been exposed to that world.
This team also seemed to have been recently assembled.
The reason was simple. Their predecessors, Stanna's former subordinates, had all died in an accidental incident... a wail of a Manatee Sea Demon.
"Once more I'll witness the expressions of the ordinary people upon encountering the mysterious side, it must be interesting."
While Tang Qi chatted and laughed with everyone, part of him felt somewhat malicious.
Just when he was wondering if he had become a bit nasty, his jinx seemed to kick in again.
"Click~"
"Huff huff huff huff"
Suddenly the elevator opened, and a black policeman hurried out, seemingly in a rush, his breathing hurried. He spotted the team and made a beeline toward them.
Tang Qi's gaze drifted over, immediately sensing the officer's emotions.
Fear!
A strong sense of fear!
"Something has happened!"
Tang Qi thought, saying nothing.