Chapter 31: The Kind Enforcer
Chapter 31: The Kind Enforcer
If it had been only the vampire, they could’ve stuck to the original plan and finished the job.
But with innocent citizens involved now, changes were needed.
“What’s the move?”
Fang Cheng threw the problem at Kanzaki Rin. She’d come up with the plan, so handling surprises was her duty.
Kanzaki Rin only showed brief surprise before regaining her calmness. “Rescue them first. Then switch to Plan B.”
She’d mentally prepared to die tonight. Even combined with Fang Cheng’s strength, beating the vampire wasn’t guaranteed.
Victory solved everything. Defeat meant those innocents would still die by vampire fangs. Better to save them first – at least some might survive if things went south.
Fang Cheng tilted his head. “Won’t this spook our target?”
Kanzaki Rin snorted softly. “I know what you’re implying. I’m not heartless. Our main goal remains killing the…”
Fang Cheng raised his palm, cutting her off. “Plan B’s scrapped anyway.”
The surveillance feed showed the vampire tossing aside the dead woman before entering the black sedan. The car turned toward the city, abandoning the warehouse.
Two options remained: ambush now or keep tailing.
Kanzaki Rin invented a third within seconds – rescue the hostages and wait in the warehouse. The bloodsucker would return.
Though she often bent rules, she couldn’t ignore civilians as an enforcer. Without principles, she’d be no better than the cold-blooded vampire.
“Your call, boss lady.”
Fang Cheng didn’t care either way. As long as he got to loot the corpse afterward, extra time meant nothing.
They detoured around the black sedan’s path, avoiding the vampire’s sharp sense of smell. Fang Cheng deployed a tracking drone to monitor the car.
Kanzaki Rin stopped their vehicle near the warehouse but stayed inside. Though the vampire had left, both suspected a trap. Someone needed to watch for sudden returns.
With zero teamwork between them, Fang Cheng exited alone. He drifted toward the warehouse like shadow.
Dusk’s final glow clung to the horizon as nightfall descended. The crumbling warehouse crouched like some weathered beast.
Drones had already confirmed empty surroundings. Fang Cheng still approached cautiously, scaling a side wall instead of using the main door.
Two micro-drones buzzed overhead – Kanzaki Rin’s eyes in the sky. The wireless headphones on his ears kept their connection alive.
Silence ruled the cavernous warehouse. Following earlier drone footage, Fang Cheng found the holding room deep within.
Through the locked door came muffled whimpers – a girl crying.
The door was heavily reinforced with a large lock installed outside.
Fang Cheng pulled out the lock opener Kanzaki Rin had given him—a tool claimed to crack 90% of modern locks.
He attached it to the lock, and within three seconds, a soft *click* signaled the lock breaking open.
Fang Cheng gently pushed the door open to avoid alarming those inside.
The captives inside still huddled together fearfully, letting out muffled whimpers at the sound.
The drone trailing Fang Cheng activated its lights, flooding the room with brightness and drawing startled yelps.
A foul odor rushed out as the door opened, suggesting the group had been trapped long enough to soil the room repeatedly.
*Even vampires have disgusting tastes. Doesn’t it fear biting into literal shit?*
Fang Cheng swiftly counted seven people: five women and two men, all young.
The youngest was an elementary school boy, while the bespectacled male appeared to be a high school student.
*Not just gross—it prefers them fresh and tender too.*
“Don’t panic. I’m here to rescue you.”
Fang Cheng deepened his voice to sound authoritative.
The four women and two boys still clung together, eyeing him with wary disbelief.
Only the newly captured female high school student cried out, “Really? You’re saving us?!”
She remained bound—none of the others had dared free her.
Fang Cheng realized the vampire’s feeding sessions here weren’t just about taste. It had crushed their courage, turning them into docile prey.
“Yes. I’m from the Disaster Countermeasures Department.”
He strode over and ripped the ropes from her hands and feet.
Up close, the girl was pretty despite tear-streaked cheeks and a snot-covered face.
“Sniff… Thank you! Mom’s gonna be so worried—I wanna go home!”
For a split second, Fang Cheng swore he saw dog ears twitch atop her head.
Blinking, they vanished.
Whether moved by her crying or her plea, the others began sniffling too.
Soon the room echoed with sobs.
Fang Cheng’s head throbbed. *Should’ve made Kanzaki Rin handle this sappy mess.*
Kanzaki Rin’s voice suddenly crackled through his headphones: “Trouble. Evacuate them now.”
“The vampire’s back?!”
“No…” Her tone sounded odd. “Get them out fast. Avoid the front exit.”
“How? They’re all bawling!”
“You’re an enforcer. Act approachable. They’ll listen!”
Kanzaki Rin’s suggestion made sense. Fang Cheng took a deep breath and barked sharply, “Shut the hell up!”
Except for the female high school student, the others were already trembling like scared mice from the vampire’s terror. They immediately huddled together again.
Outside the warehouse, Kanzaki Rin’s cheek twitched when she heard the angry shout through her headphones. Did this guy completely misunderstand what “friendly” meant?
Fang Cheng grabbed two people at random and dragged them out, ignoring their struggling screams. The female high school student had gotten up but didn’t flee directly – she pulled the little boy along as they ran. The remaining people finally realized they shouldn’t stay and rushed out after them.
Leading the group, Fang Cheng turned to growl, “Stay behind me. No wandering off. No sounds. I’ll kill anyone who makes noise.”
The terrified group stared. What kind of rescue worker threatened victims like this?
Hiding in her car, Kanzaki Rin felt imaginary black lines forming on her forehead. This bastard was practically smearing the Disaster Countermeasures Department’s reputation with shit. Still, she had to admit his method worked – no one dared breathe loudly.
The entry point Fang Cheng had used required wall-climbing. Since Kanzaki Rin warned against using the main door, he led them in another direction. Passing a window, Fang Cheng finally understood her warning – the warehouse’s open area held dozens of motorcycles with blazing headlights. A crowd of youths wearing “Yorosiku” jackets were shouting and shoving each other. Some gang deal? Or biker gang fight?
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He kept moving without pausing. As they passed some stairs, bats suddenly came pouring out from below. Fang Cheng grimaced – this was bad.
“Eeek!”
Right on cue, a woman screamed. Though she slapped hands over her mouth, the shrill sound pierced the warehouse’s silence.
When the woman stared at Fang Cheng fearfully, he snapped, “What? Expecting praise for that banshee wail? Keep moving!” He stopped bothering to stay quiet.
Kanzaki Rin’s urgent voice exploded in his headphones. “Hurry! The vampire’s returning!”