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Fang Che watched the standoff scene from a distance.

Finally, he couldn’t hold back. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"Wait for me here."

With a swift motion, he was already at the entrance of the Donghu State Guardian Hall.

The people who were at a loss suddenly cried out in surprise: "It’s Inspector Fang!"

"Captain Fang, why are you here?"

Fang Che smiled slightly, stood at the highest point, and said with a smile: "I didn’t want to come out, but... seeing this standoff, I felt compelled to say a few words, hope you don’t mind."

Then he composed himself and said softly: "After years of searching, the parents outside are crying out in agony, but the daughter separated for years and having endured suffering is inside unwilling to come out... Why is this? I believe you all understand, right?"

Tens of thousands fell silent together.

They could only see faces etched with the wear of time, with lines of tears quietly flowing.

Understand!

They understood better than anyone.

"I only ask you, you’ve understood and known what the children have gone through these years, but similarly, more people know as well, like neighbors, acquaintances... relatives, friends, everyone who knows you or not also knows."

"Searching is an endless hope; but finding becomes a painful beginning. And this beginning signifies countless sufferings! Countless cold stares! Countless mockery! Also, countless pointed fingers!"

"Are you ready to endure all of this? If someone curses or insults your children, points fingers, what will you do? How about the girls who’ve barely escaped the Demon’s cave?"

Fang Che placed his hand over his chest sincerely and said: "These... are soon to be faced. Are you prepared here?"

"This is the real human world, a cruel human world! Cruel in encounters, crueler in human hearts! And cruelest in the long years to come!"

"I understand the thoughts of the girls unwilling to come out, what they fear; I also understand your thoughts in searching, in waiting."

Fang Che shouted loudly: "But, will you give up?!"

"No!" A unified shout, filled with vigorous anger and affirmation.

"Since you won’t, facing it is the problem!"

"In this operation against the Heihu Gang, we also received some silver taels, and after discussion, the Guardian Hall and Southeast Headquarters did their utmost to distribute as much as possible, a portion of which is for the ladies’ travel funds."

"It’s also a small compensation for your families."

"The occurrence of such tragic events is not only your misfortune but also the dereliction of duty by us Guardians and Protectors!"

"I know what you’re worried about!"

"Therefore, I make a promise to everyone here!"

Fang Che straightened his body, took a deep breath, and shouted loudly: "I can’t control other matters, but... you know where I am. You also know how to find me!"

"These women are those we rescued! Since that’s the case, I will be responsible to the end!"

"I won’t be responsible for how they live, nor for their future destinations; but as for the world’s gossip, I, Fang Che, will bear it!"

"Since ancient times, there hasn’t been any precedent or regulations like this, but today, I, Fang Che, establish the latest regulations, and will ensure future enforcement, which is: in matters regarding this case, punish by words! Here, I’ll enforce it!"

"As long as there’s finger-pointing, mockery, injustice, inequality..."

Fang Che patted his chest: "Come to me!"

"As soon as I know, all will be judged as murder! Because human words are terrifying, like forging gold! For girls with painful experiences, people’s tongues are heavier than mountains. It’s easy to be driven to death by rumors! So, once I know, it will directly be judged as murder! Let them know that even a casual word can be enough to bury a life! Including someone else’s, and their own!"

"But... this rule also applies to you. If no one discriminates, no one mocks, and yet you bring others to tell me for other reasons, that’s murder too! Judged as murder! Because in my enforcement, there are deaths without injuries! I judge, and it’s death!"

"Therefore, if you falsely accuse others, that’s murder too!"

"I protect you, and also protect the poor girls!"

"Moreover, I protect people worldwide!"

"I hope there is more kindness in this world. So that I do not have to wield my sword!"

Fang Che bowed deeply from a high point: "I entrust everyone!"

"Thank you, Captain Fang!"

"Thank you, Inspector Fang!"

Fang Che’s words truly settled everyone’s anxious hearts.

Their greatest concerns now have an anchor!

Though facing such matters, they might not really turn to Fang Che, but in their hearts, there was forever a pillar of support!

Because, if you force me to where I can’t continue living, I have someone to stand up for me!

I have someone who can end your life!

That’s enough!

This is a mighty reliance! And the greatest confidence for life henceforth!

What Fang Che sent was not the sword, nor the promise, but this reliance, this confidence!

After speaking, Fang Che turned and entered the hall.

The people at Donghu State Guardian Hall looked at this young Patrol Captain with eyes full of indescribable respect and admiration!

The young girls who had buried their heads in sobbing raised their heads to look.

Though they felt ashamed to face people, they wanted more to remember this face clearly.

This face that saved them from bitter seas, rescued them from Hell, and gave them hope to continue living!