Chapter "Mastermind's Master Plan"

"Seriously?" The officer's voice sliced through the tension. "You're asking me to take out one of our own?”

"You're calling him an officer?" Hamlyn's response was resolute. "Sorry, but in my view, he's just a thug disguised in a police uniform. He's lost any claim to being considered an officer. He's simply another gang member who deserves to die.”

"Listen, kid," the officer countered firmly, "I swore an oath to serve and protect, and that includes protecting my fellow officers.”

"Shielding one thug means you'll bear responsibility for the hundreds of lives he'll take," Hamlyn responded calmly. Officer Shin's eyes widened at Hamlyn's words.

"And Isn't he the very obstacle blocking your career advancement?" Hamlyn continued, his tone pointed.

Officer Shin remained in complete stunned silence.