Chapter 165

Elsa was a little annoyed by Ryder’s attitude.

However, this was the help her superior sent her, and there was not much she could say about it. “Alright. This is Wilbur Penn, a friend of mine. He’s here to help with the case too. We’ll be working together.”

Ryder glanced at Wilbur. “Is he part of your team?”

“No, he’s just a friend,” Elsa replied.

Ryder said emotionlessly, “I’m sorry, but my work forbids the presence of outsiders. Tell him to leave.”

Elsa flushed awkwardly. “Mr. Penn here is a cultivator too, and I’m certain that the case will move along much smoother if we work together.”

“That isn’t necessary, Ryder said, his expression unchanged.

Elsa did not know what to say. Who was this guy, and why was he acting like this?

Wilbur said to Elsa, “That’s fine. I was busy, anyway. You can go on your own. I’m sure things will be fine with Mr. Litwing here.”

Wilbur turned to leave after that. He had no time to waste on mide people like this.

could only send Wilbur off, returning to her office after that. Ryder was still in the room, his face devoid of

was about to say something when the phone rang.

screen and picked it up at once.

“Did something happen?”

the drug den and

the location. I’ll be right

“Yes, Chief.”

and said to Ryder, “We can go now.”

getting up and

after him. She drove both of

at once.

over at the foot of a

of the car and were greeted by two people

the situation with the village? Elsa

moved away a few years ago, leaving the village abandoned for many years. It had always been empty, but recently, there have been sightings of lights and people walking around. We didn’t dare to get any closer, so we don’t know

them and get ready for arrest.”

the subordinate called out, walking off to inform

out its contents and began to assemble a black sniper rifle

to behold. It was longer than a Barrett and taller than a human being, making it an absolutely fearsome thing to look at. It also seemed heavier than what an average person would be able to

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