The identity of Giant Tree Academy and involvement in the incident facilitated the capture process smoothly.
The defendant, defense lawyer, and even the presiding judge were listed as suspects and searched. While the city guards were searching the jury, news came from the police station: the defense lawyer died from a curse during transportation.
They unexpectedly encountered the dark side of Midnight City.
Claire's task in this event ended here, and the subsequent developments no longer concerned Lu Li and Claire. Once the Knights Order intervened and the dithering city guard officers and police chief were quickly investigated, it was only a matter of time before the roots were exposed.
"It won't be long, they're just a bunch of rats hiding from the light."
Claire's status shielded her from any pressure from the upper echelons, but as for Lu Li? Those rats should be grateful he didn't pursue them.
"Let's go back and wait for news then."
