Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 649 - 493: Star State Base

Julia emerged from the cellar holding the child. The surrounding police officers and soldiers were still oblivious to the evil buried within this small town. Upon seeing the child, their faces broke into warm smiles, and, though no one knew who started it, applause gradually rose.

In the midst of the crowd, Julia's feelings were complex. However, the child was innocent, and she carefully handed the child over to the medical staff. As she gazed at the child's delicate little face, the perennially single and competent female police officer suddenly felt an impulse to adopt this child.

Wait till this case is over. It's a significant decision, one not to be made impulsively, she told herself. Then she turned and went back to Chen Gu's side.

She noticed the young, enigmatic VIP looking up, examining the claw marks on the surrounding walls.

The marks were long, deep, and numerous. Many of them were stained with fresh blood.

His brow was slightly furrowed, giving him an air of intense concentration and wisdom. Julia didn't know exactly what department of the Star Nation the group led by Chen Gu belonged to, but it was clear they wielded great authority.

"It can fly!" Chen Gu suddenly exclaimed. Julia, momentarily confused, asked, "What?"

Chen Gu pointed at the claw marks and said, "The attacker can fly."

"I've had my suspicions. I wondered why every attack left so few traces. I also guessed the attacker had the ability to fly."

"Now it's confirmed. Throughout the town, most of the claw marks are on walls and rooftops."

Realization dawned on Julia, and she nodded.

But Chen Gu posed another question. "Previous attacks almost all happened on the highways. Judging by their scale, the attackers seemed to operate alone. Why launch a large-scale assault this time, wiping out the entire town without sparing even the animals?!"

Prompted by him, Julia tentatively suggested, "Like a gang-style execution, a revenge killing?"

Chen Gu didn't answer. He walked slowly through the town. Julia didn't know what exactly he was doing, but she was sure he had noticed something. Every move this powerful young man had made, since their first interaction, seemed laden with hidden meaning.

Police officers and soldiers bustled past, all instinctively steering clear of Chen Gu. Chen Gu stopped outside a house. Judging by its condition, it belonged to a prosperous family in the town.

Chen Gu pushed the door open. Julia followed him in. "This was the town mason's house," she said.

Chen Gu walked into the backyard. It was a scene of chaos, with dismembered body parts strewn about. They likely belonged to the mason himself.

Chen Gu went over to a small transport vehicle. He pushed aside some pieces of wood piled on it, revealing a broken claw embedded in the truck bed.

Julia's eyes lit up. "The attacker left this behind!"

Chen Gu had used *Radiant Mass Production* to find it. The residents of this town were all villains, exceptionally vicious; they certainly wouldn't have passively awaited their fate when attacked. Just as he'd guessed, the attacker had left something behind during their counterattack.

Chen Gu picked up the severed claw. Charles and the others immediately grew excited, as they knew Chen Gu would undoubtedly use *Quantum Divination* to trace the attacker's whereabouts.

Julia watched the young VIP lightly twirling the scimitar-like severed claw between his fingers. She felt as if she sensed something, but when she stared at Chen Gu in puzzlement, she couldn't detect anything, completely unaware of what he was actually doing.

Suddenly, a faint light seemed to flash on the severed claw. But when Julia rubbed her eyes, it was gone. She wondered if her eyes had deceived her.

Charles couldn't help but ask, "Did you find it?"

Chen Gu nodded, took a deep breath, and said, "Follow me."

Chen Gu led the way, and the others quickly followed. Within minutes, they were outside the town. Suddenly, Chen Gu raised a hand to stop Julia. "You shouldn't go," he said. "It's dangerous."

Feeling humiliated, Julia angrily drew her service pistol. "Are you discriminating against me because of my gender? My marksmanship ranks in the top five of the entire planet's police system. I can help!"

Chen Gu was considering how to persuade her without revealing any secrets when a column of armored vehicles suddenly raced towards them.

The light maglev infantry vehicle in the middle accelerated, breaking away from the main group and reaching them in the blink of an eye.

The door opened, and a lieutenant colonel jumped out. He looked at Chen Gu, his voice filled with excitement. "Your Excellency, it really is you! I never imagined I'd have the chance to see Your Excellency again in my lifetime!"

The surrounding soldiers immediately stood at attention and saluted. "Commander!"

The man looked somewhat familiar to Chen Gu. Then, realization dawned. "That planet!" Chen Gu exclaimed.

"Yes! We will never forget the heroic sight of Your Excellency repeatedly charging the insect swarms, pressing ever forward!"

Chen Gu smiled. "I remember back then, you were a... lieutenant? You've been promoted quickly."

The lieutenant colonel smiled shyly. "The merits from that battle, fighting alongside *Volunteer Spirit*, Your Excellency, were enough for me to be promoted two ranks."

The surrounding warriors stirred, whispering among themselves, "So this is *Volunteer Spirit*?" They looked at Chen Gu, their eyes filled with an almost fanatical adoration.

Chen Gu gestured around him. "Are these all your soldiers?"

The lieutenant colonel nodded vigorously. "Your Excellency, what have you discovered?"

"I'm about to give chase."

The lieutenant colonel immediately declared, "Please allow me to follow you, Your Excellency! For years, I've dreamed of fighting alongside you again!"