While Luke was studying the Clover Armed Airship Robbery Case in the inspector's office of the Secret Intelligence Bureau, all the forces in the Cape District became active.
The Security Department announced the news to the entire urban area:
"No violence is allowed during the day. Everyone must prioritize the normal operation of the dock.
"A curfew was imposed at eight o'clock in the evening (York Street, Windbreak Alley, Toth Street, Tinas Street, and the vicinity of the Sea Watch Lighthouse were not under curfew).
"The curfew was lifted at four in the morning the next day, and Cape District returned to normal."
At the same time, all the people and forces who wanted to divide the territory of the Wild Axe Party received a verbal notice from the Security Department: The Security Department would not give them any help. They were not allowed to enter the curfew area at night. As for the others... Anything!
The sky was just approaching dusk, and there was no one on the road in Cape District. The windows and doors were tightly shut, and if the lights were not needed, they wouldn't be turned on.
Everyone living in Cape District knew that something big was going to happen at night.
Apart from a portion of the civilian staff of Cape District's Secret Intelligence Bureau returning home from work, the rest of the secret agents were on standby.
Although everyone was still chatting and playing cards, their weapons were placed in areas where it was easy to take.
Shelly knocked on the door of the inspector's office and walked in.
Under the table lamp, Luke signed his name on the last document and handed it to Karina, who was standing beside him. "You can get off work now. It's not safe at night, so you can sleep in the bureau's dormitory. Also, arrange a room for me."
"Yes, Inspector." Karina walked out.
Shelly sat across from the desk.
"Inspector, the Wild Axe Party's headquarters has already arranged everything. The people below have provided support for a total of 467 mercenaries, and they are all at Lambert's.
"They have the castle, so they should be able to survive the night.
"What are we going to do? Are we going to wait here?"
Luke tidied up the messy desk and inserted the pen into the pen holder.
At the same time, he said to Shelly, "This battle can't be resolved in one night. If the people from the Security Department abide by the agreement and don't come out, there is no need for us to stay up all night.
"You have been in the army and fought in wars, arrange for your brothers to take turns to rest and set up sentries around the building."
Shelly said, "I've already arranged sentries. Inspector, do you need me to secretly help the Wild Axe Party?"
"No need. The Secret Intelligence Bureau and the Security Department didn't participate in the battle because of the agreement I made with Hoult. If the Security Department finds out that you are there, it will only make the Wild Axe Party die faster.
"Our most important task is still to guard our side and prevent others from taking advantage of the chaos to attack our nest."
"Who dares to attack our Secret Intelligence Bureau?" Shelly said confidently.
Luke, who had finished packing, stood up. He put on his coat, hat, and cane.
He then said to Shelly, "The situation in the Cape District is far more complicated than you can imagine. Many people want us to be finished. If we are not careful, we will end up like my predecessor.
"I'll go rest in the dormitory. I'll leave the defense here to you.
"As a warrior, you are still very outstanding."
Shelly stood up and saluted Luke. "I will never let anyone threaten your safety."
Luke returned Shelly's greeting and walked out of the office.
The Cape District's Secret Intelligence Bureau was a building with four buildings surrounding it and a parking lot in the middle.
In front of the building was the office area. The other parts of the building had a canteen, dormitories, entertainment venues, warehouses, mechanical engineering rooms...
Many bachelors in the Secret Intelligence Bureau lived in the dormitory.
According to the current situation in the Cape District, he definitely couldn't return to Shelly's house, so Luke chose to stay in the Secret Intelligence Bureau's dormitory.
He got the key to the inspector's exclusive dormitory from the dormitory manager.
Room 203.
When he found the room, they saw Karina and two female clerks standing at the door with a lot of things.
There was a blanket, pillow, toiletries, and a lunch box.
When she saw Luke, Karina, who was holding a white porcelain basin, said, "Inspector, your dormitory hasn't been used for some time. We're here to help you clean it.
"Here's your dinner."
"Thank you."
Karina and the two female clerks said together, "This is what we should do."
Luke took out his keys and opened the door.
Although no one had lived there for a while, the room was still relatively clean because someone cleaned it regularly.
The room was more spacious than expected. There was a living room, a bedroom, and a separate bathroom.
Karina brought two female clerks in to make Luke's bed. She placed the items she brought in where they should be and gave them a simple cleaning.
After the two female clerks left, Karina closed the door.
"Inspector, please follow me."
Luke was puzzled when he saw Karina walking into the bedroom.
Looking at Karina's usually introverted and shy appearance, he did not expect her to be so open-minded.
This romantic encounter came a little too suddenly!
However, he still had something to do tonight and needed to restrain himself.
Luke followed her into the bedroom and said to Karina, "Karina, I think we..."
In the room, Karina took off her black-rimmed glasses. The beauty sealed by the glasses was revealed, and Luke was immediately stunned.
Then, Karina lifted the hair covering her right ear.
Her right ear, which extended all the way back to her occipital bone, was made of metal. The shape of her auricle was an upside-down disc that could be extended and retracted within a certain range.
Karina tied her long hair into a bun and turned her ears slowly. Some light came out from the gaps.
Now, Luke knew he must have had crooked thoughts.
Luke stood at the side and watched what Karina was up to. Then, he heard the sound of mechanical gears turning from the wall of the room.
"Inspector, the security system in your room has been activated. Please look into my eyes. I'll activate the confidential clearance of the Cape District's Secret Intelligence Bureau for you."
Luke walked up to Karina. Her originally dark blue eyes had now turned aqua blue, and there were dots of red light flowing in her right pupil.
"Inspector, please come closer."
Luke leaned forward and almost stuck to Karina. "Is this okay?"
Karina looked up at Luke, who was taller than her and tiptoed. In order to maintain her balance, she placed her hands on both sides of Luke's waist.
Then, Karina's body stiffened, and there was no expression in her eyes.
An emotionless voice came out of her mouth, "Inspector Meteor, I'm a confidential alchemy-modified human jointly developed by the Imperial Alchemy Machinery Research Institute and the Extraordinary Species Research Institute.
"Model: MQJY54
"Number: p7w59423-69
"Name: Karina Lindberg
"Designation: Confidential Secretary of the Inspector of the Secret Intelligence Bureau of the Cape District of Wild Waves City
"I have recorded your characteristics. During your term of office, I will be absolutely loyal to you.
"Please confirm."
Luke looked into Karina's eyes and said, "Confirm."
Karina's eyes immediately regained their color.
She quickly let go of Luke and took a step back. She said in embarrassment, "I'm sorry, Inspector. I didn't mean to offend you. As your confidential secretary, I must guarantee my absolute loyalty to prevent anyone from stealing the secrets of the Secret Intelligence Bureau."