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.

significant results and not many

first and you will understand how big this case is." Felix stressed, "It's one of those cases that can get any captain

began considering it

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 decided to step

as he stared

and run my own investigation before using the witness program.' Captain Charleson decided to take the safer approach and study the case on

you know and I will take it from there." He

won't let them get away

in understanding and took off with the surprised Ravager behind him. When they left the office,

know he will

Felix replied calmly, "Haven't you researched his past? He is strict on everyone but mostly on himself due to his high ambition to climb the law enforcement

"I see."

of them were certain that he

with Arion, he

meeting and

have permission to question his coworkers, family members, and anyone related

I need you to bring in the master and check what

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

leave you aside." Captain Charleson ordered with a stern tone, "You will be responsible for finding related cases or victims. The procedure imposed was to help anyone

knowledge about the fallen specters and his desire to find a big case, he would have

overworked with many cases at once and not

you find some

everyone scattered outside of the office to carry on

...

A few hours later...

were seen burying their heads deep in

room, a sprawling chamber with towering shelves that had the musty smell of old

nook and cranny, some dating

particles floated in the air, lit by the

Felix stood up pulled out a thick folder, and placed it on the

it with his crystal device, and the folder's content was translated into

spirit stared back at him from the case photograph, making Felix realize that he had landed on another