Chapter 83: The Scorching Black Flame, DanGaleon (2)
0% “We’ve done enough. Let’s hand this matter over to the City Guard!”
Noble words, befitting a city councilor truly dedicated to Bondalles. But the reality of a councilor’s life was far less idealistic.
Whether genuinely concerned for the city or simply for their own position, they needed power to exert their will. Thus, councilors constantly vied for influence, scrambling for every scrap of authority and advantage Bondalles offered.
Officially, the city guards were the esteemed protectors of Bondalles, responsible for its peace and security. In practice, they were a force that wielded their authority freely under the guise of law and order.
Ever since the city guards came under Councilor Gadum’s jurisdiction, Bondalles’ backstreets experienced an unprecedented boom. Illegal enterprises flourished, and vast sums of money flowed in from unknown sources, only to vanish just as mysteriously.
Gadum’s influence within the city, fueled by this illicit wealth, had grown exponentially.
Handing this cult case over to Gadum? Would he rightly commend Lan’s efforts in maintaining the city’s security?
Fat chance.
This cult incident had occurred within Lan’s jurisdiction. She was certain that if she couldn’t resolve it alone and had to involve the City Guard, they would use it as an excuse to encroach on her territory.
If they gained a foothold, her district would become a breeding ground for illegal activities.
But if she resolved the incident instead?