208 The Public Order Squad
Selma Payne’s POV:
f𝔯𝒆𝑒we𝚋𝓃૦ν𝙚Ɩ. c૦m
Although he didn’t know if it was true, Frank immediately took this matter seriously. “Can you tell what their goal is?”
Eve shook her head. “I can’t tell. They’re just setting up camp in a remote mountain. It seems that they plan to stay here for a long time. I didn’t contact them without permission for safety reasons, but I observed them for a while. After ensuring they had set up camp, I returned with the team.”
“You’ve done the right thing.” Frank nodded and motioned Eve to rest first. “Go and rest. We need to discuss the countermeasures tonight. You have to rest well.”
“Is this the human organization the advance party mentioned in their first report?” I asked immediately after Eve left.
“That’s right.” Frank’s expression was serious. “We found out that they were exploring something in the Rocky Mountains, but since they were going in the opposite direction, we gave up on them after observing them in secret for a few days. But this time, they’re too close to us. We must take them seriously because they’ve already exceeded the safe distance.
“The place where they set up camp is too close to the ruins of the witch clan. Is it possible that their goal is the same as ours, and they are all here?
It was hard to determine, but the possibility was not slight. Considering reality, this was the only option we could use as a target.
However, Master Mary said, “There’s another possibility. Could they be looking for the devil’s seal? They’ve raised the flag of religion; based on this, exorcism is their most possible goal.”
Even if the humans were here to exorcise demons, it was not good news for us. From a long history, the werewolves were also one of the heretical forces they tried to expel. Although there weren’t many people who were so indiscriminate in modern times, who could guarantee that our neighbors ten kilometers away weren’t a group of fanatics?
“No matter what, we must seize the opportunity to obtain information. We need to choose a team of quick-witted and experienced members to keep an eye on them,” said Frank.
After some discussion, Eve was appointed as the leader of the public order squad, leading Dorothy, the other members, and me to carry out the tracking mission.
I was a little surprised that Dorothy and I were chosen. We were newbies who knew nothing, not to mention being smart.
“Is this how you see yourselves?” In response to Dorothy’s and my questions, Frank laughed heartily. “Don’t belittle yourself, ladies. Your performance these days is more experienced than many of my old-timers – not everyone can face a demonic creation and escape unscathed, right?”
“That’s not the same. Demonic creatures are dead, but we’re facing humans this time, the legendary humans with a thousand eyes!” Dorothy and I were a little apprehensive. “We don’t know if we can do a good job. Any slip-ups could affect the work of the public order squad.”
“That’s a problem I should deal with.”
Eve smiled at us.
“Isn’t it the captain’s duty to take care of his team members? Don’t worry. I won’t be soft-hearted.”
I was more worried that this was a scheme by Frank – if he was an imposter -perhaps he’d noticed something amiss, and that was why he was sending Dorothy and me away.
But now that things had come to this, military orders were like mountains. Although Dorothy and I were not soldiers, we still had to follow the orders of the person in charge.
At night, Aldrich sneaked in. With our apologetic gazes, Dorothy speechlessly went to Master Mary’s place to ‘take refuge’.
“I’ll be back before lights out.” She left after saying that.
Aldrich hugged me, and we curled up in front of the crackling burning stove and whispered.
“I’m very worried about you.” He held my hand tightly. “I’ve carried out countless stalking missions and have dealt with many vicious human beings. Humans aren’t as weak and pushy as they look, and you can’t judge what camp they’re in from their race. There are many times when you can’t guard against their traps.”
At this moment, I wasn’t worried at all. I even had the energy to comfort my anxious boyfriend. “Captain Eve is here, right? She was the most experienced member of the team, second only to Frank. The mission will go smoothly.”
“Let’s hope so.” Aldrich gently kissed my hair. “I feel there’s something wrong with that group of humans. Their whereabouts are too strange. From my many years of experience, unusual visitors are always the beginning of a disaster.”
Frank had wanted to send an experienced werewolf grandmaster to accompany the team, but Master Hayley was seriously biased, and Master Kevin was a blockhead, so the candidate fell on Master Mary.
However, Master Mary refused. She had no choice but to refuse. As the only person who could avoid Frank and contact the palace, she had to ensure that Frank was always under her watch and not miss any suspicious traces of him. Master Hayley replaced her and followed the team.
Imagining all the possibilities I would encounter tomorrow; I slowly fell asleep in the warm light of the fire.
