Chapter 83

Kai stood in the hallway of the station, his hands clenched into fists at his sides. The news of the robbers' transfer echoed in his mind like a mocking taunt.

"Transferred? No, they were smuggled out. Helped. Freed by the same people meant to uphold justice."

He thought to himself as the realization made his stomach churn with disgust. The station reeked of corruption—its stench stronger than he had initially feared.

At that moment he leaned against the cold wall, closing his eyes briefly, his thoughts a storm of anger and disbelief. How deep does this rot go? It seemed every corner he turned, every lead he followed, only led him deeper into a pit of lies and deceit.

The weight of his previous actions pressed on his chest. He thought of the mansion and the lives he had taken.

"Taking the law into my own hands... it felt satisfying, but was it the right path?"