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Chapter 542 - 257: An Unusual Way to Enter

Calmly explained his identity.

Member of the Hidden Dragon Plan, ordered to come to Glazed Light City for support.

However, in this desolate area, outside the defense line, the patrol team did not carry equipment for instant identity verification at all.

Fang Qingyu had nothing to substantiate his claims, especially with the immobile figure on his back...

And more than a dozen "companions" on the other side of the coast...

The patrol team officer’s eyes were filled with vigilance and distrust.

Insisting on following procedures, first detain him, and bring him back to the city to verify his identity!

Thus, Fang Qingyu was handcuffed and shoved into an armored patrol vehicle.

Then, the patrol team called in special underwater equipment, took some effort to bring back all the people on the other side, strictly controlling them as well, and transported them back to Glazed Light City.

Silence throughout the journey.

Passing through the massive city gate, entering the legendary Extreme North Heroic City.

Through the narrow window of the armored vehicle, Fang Qingyu only had a glimpse of the shimmering, uniquely styled architectural outlines outside before being directly sent into a building located at the core of the city and locked in this enclosed interrogation room.

Time ticked away, minute by minute.

Fang Qingyu closed his eyes to rest, contemplating the next steps.

He was not worried about his safety; the identity associated with the Hidden Dragon Plan is one of the highest-level secrets—Glazed Light City confirming it was just a matter of time.

What Fang Qingyu worried about was the delay and what rank He Manhe truly held.

Just as thoughts were swirling in his mind.

Click.

The heavy metal door of the interrogation room was opened from the outside.

A slightly plump middle-aged man, wearing a deep blue administrative uniform, his face full of smiles, briskly walked in.

He looked about forty or so, hair slicked back neatly, with sharp eyes.

Upon entering, his gaze accurately landed on Fang Qingyu, and the smile on his face instantly turned even warmer, even with a bit of exaggerated apology and flattery.

"Oh dear! Captain Fang! Captain Fang!!"

The middle-aged man stepped quickly in front of Fang Qingyu, his voice loud and filled with regret and self-reproach, "A misunderstanding! A huge misunderstanding! It’s like the flood poured into the Dragon King’s temple! Those rough people under me don’t understand, and without recognizing Mount Tai, they have wronged you! Really sorry! So sorry!"

While continuously apologizing, he deftly took out a special key card from his pocket, swiftly swiping it on the specialized handcuffs’ sensing area on Fang Qingyu’s wrist.

Buzz.

The blue light extinguished, and the handcuffs opened instantly.

"Quick! Quick, unlock! Captain Fang, please don’t take offense! It’s all because of my poor management that you’ve encountered such unpleasantness upon arrival! I will reflect! I will deeply reflect! I’m at fault! You are generous..."

The middle-aged man continued to apologize while putting away the handcuffs, maintaining a very low profile.

Fang Qingyu stretched his slightly numb wrist, understanding in his heart as he looked at the other’s demeanor—identity verification was completed.

Then he shook his head, his tone calm: "It’s alright, just part of the duty, understandable. My team members?"

As soon as the words fell, footsteps again echoed from the doorway of the interrogation room.

Wei Banmeng and four others, accompanied by two additional clerical staff, walked in.

They had clearly gone through a simple inquiry and identity verification, but were not handcuffed—although they appeared slightly tense and composed.

Especially Chu Kuanglan, whose face still showed traces of displeasure.

Until they saw Fang Qingyu sitting there unharmed, the group visibly relaxed, their tense expressions softened.

"Captain Fang!"

Chu Kuanglan shouted, quickly walking to Fang Qingyu’s side.

Wei Banmeng and Lu Jiuyuan also quietly approached.

Jiang Wei’s red eyes lingered on Fang Qingyu for a moment, confirming he was alright, then quietly stood aside.

Seeing all his team members safe, Fang Qingyu was completely relieved.

Looking at the middle-aged official who still wore a smile, he noticed the name tag that read: Ministry of Internal Affairs External Affairs Director—Chen Ming.

Director Chen Ming, seeing all Fang Qingyu’s team members arrived, displayed even more apology on his face: "Captain Fang, esteemed Hidden Dragon Plan elites, I once again express the most sincere apologies to all of you!"

"With good intentions and perseverance, you’ve traveled thousands of miles to support us in this desolate land, Glazed Light City should have warmly welcomed you, preparing with full honors!"

"Yet...sigh! Instead of properly hosting, we have wronged you heroes as soon as you set foot here, inviting you into such an unpleasant place. This is simply our disgrace! My negligence! I, Chen Ming, here on behalf of the Glazed Light City Ministry of Internal Affairs, solemnly apologize to all of you! I’ll deeply reflect and pursue those responsible, providing a satisfactory account to everyone!"

His words were genuine and sincere, his attitude graciously humble, with a touch of deep-seated regret, leaving no room for criticism.

Fang Qingyu waved his hand once more, not wanting to waste time on these official words: "Director Chen, you’re too kind, it’s good that the misunderstanding is cleared, no need to mention it again. By the way, what will happen to those people we brought back?" He referred to the dozen "backup forces" dragged back.

Director Chen Ming, hearing Fang Qingyu mention this, slightly restrained his ingratiating smile, adopting a more official demeanor tinged with respect: "Rest assured, Captain Fang, we have conducted preliminary questioning and identity verification on them."

According to the related legal provisions of Glazed Light City and the Great Wall Defense Line, they independently crossed the border defense line into dangerous areas, constituting serious violations, among them several confirmed to have contact or collaboration with the ’Pantheon’ cult organization member He Manhe, suspected of participating in cult activities. With multiple charges combined, they will likely be sentenced to serve at the frontline fortresses for twenty years at the least."