While Luke was studying the case of the Clover Armed Airship Robbery in the Chief Investigator's office at the Intelligence Bureau, various forces in Cape Corner District became active.
The Security Bureau issued a citywide announcement:
"Any act of violence during the day is strictly prohibited, and everyone must prioritize the normal operation of the dock.
Curfew begins at 8 p.m. (York Street, Windbreak Alley, Tos Street, Tinas Street, and the vicinity of the Beacon Lighthouse are exempt from the curfew).
Curfew will be lifted at 4 a.m. the next day, and Cape Corner District will resume normal operations."
At the same time, anyone or any faction intending to encroach on the territory of the Berserker Party received a verbal notice from the Security Bureau: the Security Bureau will not provide them with any assistance, they are not allowed to enter the curfew area at night, and everything else is fair game.
As twilight approached, the streets of Cape Corner District became devoid of figures. Windows and doors were tightly shut, and lights were only turned on when necessary.
Those living in Cape Corner District knew that something big would happen tonight.
At the Intelligence Bureau in Cape Corner District, except for some administrative staff who had finished work and left, the remaining undercover agents were on standby.
Although they chatted and played cards, their weapons were within easy reach.
Shelley knocked on the door of the Chief Investigator's office and walked in.
Under the desk lamp, Luke signed his name on the final document and handed it to Kailina, who was standing beside him. "You can go off duty now. It's not safe at night, so you should sleep in the bureau's dormitory. Also, arrange a room for me."
"Yes, Chief," Kailina replied and left.
Shelley sat opposite Luke at the desk.
"Chief, everything has been arranged at the Berserker Party headquarters. We've sent a total of 467 mercenaries to support them, and they are all with Lambert now. They have a castle to use, so they should be able to hold on tonight. What should we do? Should we wait here?" Shelley asked.
Luke tidied up the cluttered desk, inserting his pen into the penholder.
He replied to Shelley, "This conflict won't be resolved in just one night. If the Security Bureau personnel stick to the agreement and don't intervene, there's no need for us to stay up all night. You've served in the military and fought battles. Arrange for the brothers to take turns resting and set up sentries around the building."
Shelley said, "I've already arranged the sentries... Chief, do you want me to provide some covert assistance to the Berserker Party?"
"No need. It was an agreement between the Intelligence Bureau and the Security Bureau not to get involved. If the Security Bureau personnel notice your presence, it will only expedite the demise of the Berserker Party. Our most important task is to protect our own turf and prevent our headquarters from being attacked while chaos reigns," Luke explained.
Shelley said confidently, "Who would dare to attack our Intelligence Bureau?"
Luke stood up after finishing his preparations. He put on his coat, donned his hat, and picked up his cane.
Then he said to Shelley, "The situation in Cape Corner District is much more complicated than you imagine. Many, many people want us to be finished, and the slightest misstep could lead to the same fate as my predecessor. I'm going to the dormitory to rest. I'm entrusting the defense here to you. As a warrior, you are excellent."
Shelley stood up and saluted Luke, saying, "Please rest assured, Chief! I won't let anyone threaten your safety."
Luke briefly returned the salute and left the office.
The Intelligence Bureau in Cape Corner District was a building in the shape of the Chinese character "回" (huí), with four wings surrounding a central parking lot.
The front of the building housed the offices, while other sections included a cafeteria, dormitory, recreational facilities, warehouse, mechanical engineering room, and more.
Many bachelors in the Intelligence Bureau lived in the dormitory section.
Considering the current situation in Cape Corner District, Luke couldn't return to Shelley's home, so he chose to stay in the bureau's dormitory.
He obtained the key to the Chief Investigator's exclusive quarters from the dormitory administrator.
Room 203.
Upon finding the room, Luke saw Kailina standing at the door with two female clerks, holding a bunch of things in their arms.
There were blankets, pillows, toiletries, and a meal box.
Seeing Luke, Kailina, holding a white enamel basin, said, "Chief, it's been a while since your quarters were last used. We've come to clean it for you. Here's your dinner."
"Thank you," Luke replied.
Kailina and the two female clerks said together, "It's our duty to do this."
Luke took out the key and opened the door.
Although no one had been living there for some time, the room was relatively clean due to regular cleaning.