When Ito Hidemi limped back to the hospital, support forces from the Seaside District Police Station had already arrived at the scene and started to maintain order.
But manpower was still far from sufficient.
Ordinary officers weren't equipped to deal with pollution incidents of this magnitude. Even if they arrived on the scene, they weren't very useful, and they even risked being affected themselves.
However, the good news was that he finally met Xing Hong, the commissioner dispatched by the Special Service Bureau to the Seaside District Police Station.
"I have already contacted the Special Service Bureau. The higher-ups' decision is for you to handle this with discretion and act as you see fit," Xing Hong said.
"What does that mean?"
Ito Hidemi felt like he understood, but at the same time, didn't fully grasp it.
