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The military convoy came to a screeching halt, sending plumes of dust billowing into the air. Soldiers poured out of the vehicles, their movements swift and coordinated. They formed a defensive perimeter around the convoy, rifles raised and fingers poised on the triggers. Tension crackled in the air, palpable and electrifying.

With helmets donned and combat vests strapped tight, the soldiers surveyed their surroundings with steely determination. Their faces were set in grim resolve, eyes darting vigilantly as they assessed the threat posed by the encroaching Spirit Fox operatives.

In response to the military's defensive stance, the Spirit Fox operators sprang into action with calculated precision. Their movements were swift and purposeful as they fanned out across the surrounding area, taking cover behind vehicles and urban structures.

With hand signals and terse commands, the operators communicated silently, their training and expertise guiding their every move. Some positioned themselves on rooftops and elevated vantage points, their rifles trained on the military forces below. Others maintained a tight perimeter, weapons at the ready as they prepared to engage if necessary.

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As the standoff reached its zenith, the tension between the two sides was palpable, each waiting for the other to make the first move. The soldiers' steely aura turned shaky, sensing eliteness in every move depicted by Spirit Fox operatives.

Jiang Yu stepped out of the Aegis's copilot seat, which was directly in front of the military convoy blocking the path. Su Ruomei was busy elsewhere arranging units in the tunnel.

Even though according to the intelligence, the rats were now cleared out of the sewage system, operators must continue shrinking the encirclement until one unit met the other. So, the available ones were redirected upon the request of Charlie 6. The new arrangement was under Jiang Yu's leadership.

Through the intercom, Jiang Yu commanded. "This is City N Police Department. Let us search your vehicles; we have evidence that you're harboring criminals inside one of the vehicles. Do not resist!"

No one spoke a word from the military convoy. Their gaze remained on Spirit Fox's operators. They had orders, to set up a perimeter to prevent police from encroaching.

Jiang Yu repeated her words a second time and received no response, which everyone expected. Someone intended to say no, till they were busted. Usually, Spirit Fox could launch aggressive actions but against so many armed personnel from another government force complicated the process. If things escalated too much, the blame could be on them instead.

She reported the issues to Yang Qingyue and her friends. Their response was to hold as if everyone was preparing a grand move. So, she did as told.

Thinking of a breakthrough, Jiang Yu walked toward the convoy and stopped a small distance away. She wasn't afraid of bullets. Even if someone shot by mistake, her heart rate didn't increase the slightest. Perhaps, only Spirit Fox operators could behave similarly, despite being pointed by several barrels. Naturally, because she narrowed the distance, she welcomed more muzzles.

Looking chill and nonchalant, she waited for someone with authority to talk. Even if she wanted to order her teams to bash through, the process was necessary. Plus, Yang Qingyue still hadn't given the green light to attack. Only interception was permitted.

Someone came out of the vehicle, properly belonging to the commander of the entire convoy.

In fact, he was also in disbelief, and couldn't fathom, how courageous the new police unit had become to dare to intercept the military convoy. He spoke with his five old 'friends', who expressed worries because their heist plan had been in complete jeopardy since the beginning with Spirit Fox's presence.

Patting his chest, he promised they would get out soon and that the special police units were bluffing. As long as he showed no guilty conscience, nothing would happen. What gave him the strongest backbone was the uniform he wore—to protect and serve.

An irony of someone who swore an oath to defend the country and its constitution, fought for national interest, and covered and helped criminals. Who knew how many in the military harmed the citizens it had sworn to defend?

A government or any organization was essentially a huge gang with given licenses. Rather than serving the nation, they sought interest, wealth and power. Humanity could never abolish corruption and those leaders who always cried out anti-corruption campaigns acted the same.

For instance, in any country where gangs were rampant and officials indulged, did laws or rules make any sense to them? Likewise, Province N's situation wasn't any better, albeit the gangs hadn't reached their tentacles so far yet. But for the 'official' gang groups,…hehe.

The commander stepped out and shouted. "As expected, the commander's a woman, so irrational and the most stupid decision is made. Why are you obstructing our job? Don't you know military meant business?"Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Well, Jiang Yu was almost speechless. She wasn't fierce like Su Ruomei nor had Ling Qingyu's intelligence. She always tried to solve a problem in the calmest way. Conversing with ruffians was obviously not her talent.

But when the thieves shouted she was the thief, she really wanted to draw the pistol, strapped on her thigh, and emptied the magazine. Who prevented Spirit Fox from capturing the real criminals?

"Then, what's your job, Major?" Jiang Yu scanned the epaulet. "Why are you bringing troops to the City?"

For his offensive words, such as sexual discrimination, Jiang Yu ignored those statements, though she sensed her subordinates already desired to sieve this major with holes.

Whenever men complained, they would point out women's features as weaknesses and insult them as if being a woman in a job was wrong in the first place. Well, Jiang Yu shook her head inwardly again.

Having roamed around outside, it wasn't like she hadn't witnessed some women pointing fingers and cursing men for their genders. Clearly, both sides had issues. Perhaps, levitating yourselves to the point where you can ignore insults and speak with power will ascend from this modern circle.

"Isn't it clear?" The man spread his hand. "I'm here to help. As soon as I heard reports of shootings and explosions, the military sent our team to assist you and quell the chaos."

"Hmph. We don't need your generosity nor have we requested your presence. My superior said nothing about your entry." Jiang Yu snorted. "If you have the desire for assistance, let us in and search your convoy. If there aren't our suspects, I'll apologize."

"Who do you think you are to judge that we're hiding your suspects? You are damaging our reputation that our forefathers had fought and bled for." The major declined. He wasn't stupid to sell himself a disadvantage. So long as he kept shaking his head, what could the female commander do?

"I'm sorry, I can't answer your question but I'll not make a move unless you accept our investigation. Please cooperate, Major. I'm warning you—this is the only option to save your holy reputation. We can take our time as much as you want. Once you step aside, things will be over, I promise."

"You're blaspheming us by not giving trust. How would my men feel when what they do for the people is doubted by the very people they protect?" The major argued. "This is a matter of face. Please be accommodating and let us do our job. Be careful, I'll be recording your affairs and reporting to your superiors soon. I don't want to make things ugly."

"Go ahead. You're welcome." Jiang Yu gestured to Major to go ahead with his proposal. "I would appreciate it if you stop, putting yourself too high and a big hat. There are both good and bad in people. The same applies to the military. Just because the army handles the case, it doesn't mean we must make an exception."