Supremacy Games

1463 Grim Findings.

Felix and Ravager went straight to the squad's office after discovering their captain was there.

The room had shelves filled with records of cases, artifacts, and souvenirs from resolved incidents.

The dim light from a vintage lamp washed over Captain Charleson, seated behind a massive wooden desk. His eyes, always sharp, skimmed through a case file.

Felix cleared his throat, drawing the captain's attention. "Captain, I need your backing on Arion's case."

Captain Charleson glanced up, his expression unreadable. "That memory-wiped specter? Why?"

"Because this isn't an isolated incident. I am certain that there's an underground market where these spirits, with their memories and personalities wiped clean, are being sold off as servants," Felix explained.

Charleson leaned back, his eyes narrowed in focus. "That's a grave allegation. Do you have any proof?"

"We have Arion's master, willing to turn in the seller. It's an intricate web, and if we pull the right thread, the whole system might unravel," Felix replied.

Captain Charleson's eyebrows knitted in concern. "This could be a massive operation. Messing with spirits' memories and identities? It's against every code we stand for."

Felix leaned in, "Exactly, Captain. We must shut it down. Think about it. How many more Arions are out there, reduced to nothing more than empty shells for someone's dark pleasure?"

While Captain Charleson seemed in favor of supporting Felix, he didn't give him his word right away. He switched his focus to Ravager and ordered, "Spit it, What do you guys need from me?"

Ravager glanced at Felix before sighing deeply, "We kinda need the witness protection program to buy Arion master's help. He wouldn't come forward without it due to the strict contract he signed with the seller."

"I knew it." Captain Charleson gave them an irritated look, "You think I am foolish to keep risking my career and reputation to support your crazy actions?"

"I did it once in our previous mission, but don't make it a habit." He scolded.

Captain Charleson was righteous, but he wasn't dumb to keep putting his career in the hands of Felix.

Using the witness protection program implied breaking a contract willingly without any punishment involved.

needed to be justified through significant results and not many captains were bold

"It's one of those cases that can get any

Charleson began

organization behind it, then bringing them to justice will do me more than just get a promotion. I might even be considered to run for the Department Chief position if he ever

Charleson thought as he stared at Felix's nonchalant expression

Charleson decided to take the safer approach and study the case on his own before making a real

I

won't let them

surprised Ravager behind him. When they

you know he

law enforcement department's ladder. As long as the risk was

"I see."

had yet to fully agree, both of them were certain that he would accept the case after

with Arion, he realized the seriousness involved and didn't hesitate

meeting and began assigning

full detailed background check on the victim. You have permission to question

you to bring in the master and check what kind of information is in his possession.

him in the program, if not, we will find other ways to interrogate the seller without his

The procedure imposed was to help anyone with lost memories to regain them and if they can't, give them a new identity. So, there must be some

the fallen specters and his desire to find a big case, he would have followed the protocol

many cases at once and not many

you find some decent

last statement, everyone scattered outside of the

...

A few hours later...

burying their heads deep in hundreds

with towering shelves that had the musty smell

were stacked and crammed into every nook and cranny, some dating back

air, lit by the dim

stood up pulled out a thick folder, and placed it on the wooden table next to

crystal device, and the

haunting image of a vacant-eyed spirit stared back at him from the case photograph,