Chapter 1397: The Edge of Collapse: The Cruel Beginning (Part 2)
"Everyone, please look, the blue team standing on my right is a Level A3 mutant, Luo Kai, and the red team standing on my left is a Level A2 mutant, Cobert. Both of them have shown quite amazing strength in this mutant assessment level test. They are doing warm-up exercises. This mutant ring match that the whole city is paying attention to is about to begin. Let's listen to the opinions of the referee, Alpha Angus, the head of the 5th Public Security Management Section!"
An interested host on the stage jumped under the stage, and soon all the cameras gathered on Alpha's side. There was a lot of space around Alpha, and Honghong sat two seats away.
"Sir Alpha, what do you think of this first ring match!"
Alpha stared at the mutants on both sides. It seemed that they had done warm-up exercises and were waiting for it to start. There were cheers from the sidelines.
Alpha looked a little serious under the camera, and the host could only smile awkwardly at this time. The cheers began to gradually subside, and everyone wanted to hear what Alpha had to say.
"Two people with similar test scores, only the strong ones can stand in the ring in the end!"
After Alpha finished speaking, the venue was filled with thunderous cheers, and the host also stood on the stage at the right time.
"Now I declare that the first mutant ring competition begins!"
Ding
As the bell rang, two mutants who were still three or four meters apart had already made their moves in an instant, and light red particles instantly overflowed. There was a violent collision sound on the stage. When the two mutants hit each other, scabs condensed on their fists. This practice was to protect the fingers, like boxing gloves, and to increase the force of the blow.
The bangs kept ringing, and the two kept switching between offense and defense. No one wanted to give in to the other. In less than a minute, everyone cheered excitedly, and the metal ring kept appearing with places that were hit or stepped on by mutants.
In order to ensure the smooth progress of this competition, the Action Department used liquid memory metal technology. This ring was built with light and shadow materials. The dented places would return to their original state after a few minutes.
Many people stared with their eyes wide open. People in farther places bought the latest viewing glasses, which can automatically adjust the distance and the size of the range according to where the eyes are looking.
Alpha took out a cigarette and lit it, and looked at the fight on the stage with a calm expression. The two had begun to show signs of fatigue. In just two minutes, they wanted to knock each other down, and their speed and strength had begun to decline.
In order to avoid being knocked down by the opponent, most mutants usually condense scabs on the front of their bodies. In order to defend against the opponent's attack, this is the way most mutants often fight. However, in Alpha's eyes, this way of fighting is too stupid and will consume a lot of physical strength.
These scabs covering the mutants' bodies are all formed quickly by the mutants' alienated cells, which will consume huge energy. The two mutants on the stage seem to be chaotic in their manipulation of the alienated cells. From the scabs on their body surfaces that look like rugged rock surfaces, it can be seen that it is difficult to achieve a balanced use of alienated cells.
In this mutant assessment test, luck actually accounts for a large proportion, especially in the battle part of the test. Most of the people who fight against these mutants are mutants from the special management team of the Operations Department and some team leader mutants from Section 3, and their actual combat ability is average.
This is also for the sake of fairness. No senior officials of the Operations Department are allowed to participate in the combat test. Now the actual combat level of mutants in the city is relatively low.
Alpha has been observing the combat values of the two mutants on the light and shadow panel, which are not much different from their combat test results, and Alpha already knows who will win.
Bang
Suddenly, Luo Kai, a level A3 mutant of the blue team, dodged the fist of Cobert, a level A2 mutant of the red team, and punched Cobert on the cheek without hesitation. In an instant, Cobert flew to the sidelines. In a hurry, Ke Model forcibly used telekinesis to support his body that was about to fly out of the ring, and Chen Kai on the opposite side had already ejected.
Alpha instantly stood up, jumped over, raised a finger, and pressed down his fist at the moment when Luo Kai was about to hit Cobert.
With a loud bang, Luo Kai made a move, and his fist seemed to hit a stick, unable to move at all, and the scab on the surface of his fist shattered instantly.
"Winner! Chen Kai."
With Alpha's announcement, the first game officially ended, and the venue erupted in amazing cheers. Many people seemed very satisfied, because more people bet on Chen Kai. Sure enough, although they were in the same level, it was much more reliable to bet on a mutant of a higher level. Soon the bets for the next game had begun.
Everyone's enthusiasm was ignited by the scene in front of them, and Alpha suddenly made a move, suppressing the seemingly powerful Luo Kai with one finger. This scene was shocking. At this time, Luo Kai looked at Alpha who had already walked off the stage, and felt a great shock in his heart. The excitement of victory had disappeared.
The host was still explaining excitedly, and the big screen on the scene played the decisive moment of victory that had just appeared. The next game was between two A2-level mutants.
Alpha, who had his back to the ring, looked sideways at the two A2-level mutants who had already appeared on the stage. His eyes became extremely sharp. The target had appeared. Both of them had been in contact with people from the betting company. Alpha looked at Tamai. In a piece of information returned from the special arrest operation, the two names were already listed.
The host on the stage was still saying words to heat up the atmosphere. These words sounded extremely harsh to Alpha, and the host was still urging everyone to place bets.
There were so many people involved in this case, and Alpha knew very well that after he led a large-scale investigation into the film and television area, businessmen began to have unscrupulous contacts with parliamentarians and senior executives of the business department.
The city has begun to deteriorate. When the economic situation is good, the problem of corruption will definitely become more serious. Especially in this mutant competition, the secret trading situation has become very serious. Businessmen rely on Using capital to influence rights and allowing rights to act at their own pace is something Alpha does not want to see.
This kind of thing happens in every era. Capital will override rights, and rights serve capital. In the end, only the people at the bottom will bear everything.
When the Alpha operation failed last year, the capitalists had already begun to take active actions, wanting to fully control everything in the city. Honghong felt the danger more and more. She looked at the two people on the field who were about to start fighting. A mutant, look at Alpha with a serious expression.
Everything stems from the large-scale investigation in the film and television area last year. Many businessmen involved were not arrested. Now the businessmen have begun to intensify their efforts, especially in this mutant competition, trying every means to make money.
Although Honghong was not directly involved, she knew very well that at least 80% of the mutant competition was under the control of capital, and the outcome of the competition had been decided from the beginning.
As a clanging bell rang, the two mutants on the stage began to fight in an instant, and cheers like a mountain roar and tsunami began again, and various sounds resounded throughout the venue.
Honghong glanced at the media company of her family's company next to her, which was broadcasting live. The ratings of Falling In and You had begun to approach 100%, and everyone in the city was watching this event.
The two mutants on the stage were still fighting extremely fiercely, but Honghong no longer looked at it, but kept staring at Alpha. Recently, many businessmen in the circle have been discussing Alpha. Since the film and television area last year After the incident, businessmen's impression of Alpha began to change.
The most direct thing is that most businessmen feel that Alpha will not continue the investigation because there is a huge resistance. In the past few months, the businessmen have coordinated the relationship between the parliamentarians and the executive branch. Many businessmen have received huge returns as a result, and in this mutant competition, businessmen were able to achieve huge profits.
However, what many businessmen did not expect is that Alpha is still Alpha. In last year's incident, many businessmen escaped the sanction of the law, and only the guys who took the blame for the businessmen went to prison.
9:17
In a cell in the prison, men and women looked at the scene in horror. Latis was sitting next to a table. A man had a tube inserted directly into his mouth. He stared in pain. eyes.
Latis was holding a cigarette.
"If anyone doesn't want to talk, you can leave first."
As Latis said, several men and women looked solemn and seemed to be still hesitating. Looking at the man who was being tortured in front of him, his stomach was already like an inflated ball. After the two staff pulled out the tube, the man violently He started vomiting, water kept coming out of his nostrils and mouth, and he gasped in pain.
"You are violating human rights and I will sue you."
boom
A team leader directly grabbed the man's head and smashed him to the ground. The man whimpered in pain, followed by a burst of punches and kicks. Soon the man stopped moving. The ground was bright red, mixed with water. Blood began to flow. There were nearly 100 people in the room. They were all men and women who had been arrested in the film and television area last year. They had been convicted and sentenced and thrown into prison.
"If you think I dare not do anything to you, you can just give it a try. You are not human here!"
As he spoke, Latis stood up and approached a group of people step by step. At this time, many people were frightened. Several team captains went directly to seize several men and women, and screams broke out.
"Send them to prison for serious offenders."
As Latis said this, everyone at the scene shouted to find a lawyer, but the staff around him immediately came over and directly pushed some of the screaming men and women to the ground and beat them up.
"Stop fighting, I said, I said it."
A woman screamed heartbreakingly. After Latis signaled, she was driven away by two female council officers. At this time, the man lying on the ground who had just been beaten was motionless. Someone screamed. got up.
"Hurry up and find a doctor, find a doctor."
Latis ignored these guys and looked at them with his hands on his chin.
"Either tell everything you know, or be like this man and never leave prison for the rest of your life."
Some people couldn't hold it any longer and said they would explain everything. The staff went directly and took them to the next door, where Latis lit a cigarette.
Alpha called me a few days ago. Latis knew what Alpha wanted to do, but it was difficult for Alpha to do it. Latis also knew what the current situation in the city was. What Alpha did was to go against the current, but Latis finally agreed. Alpha sent a document and asked Latis to investigate all the people who were imprisoned in the film and television district.
It was not until six o'clock this morning when he got up to exercise that Latis finally made up his mind to help Alpha. Although this method was a bit simple and crude, it was the most effective and he could learn everything from these people.
There were still dozens of people who were still resisting and didn't want to confess at all. Latis couldn't bear it anymore.
"Take them to the cell of the heavy criminals now."
With Latis's order, many people screamed in horror. Latis exhaled a puff of smoke. She knew that Alpha's current situation was very bad, but if she did this, her situation would also be very bad.
"It doesn't matter!"
Lattis stood up and walked out of the large interrogation room. There were many directors standing at the door. Song Man and others were looking at Lattis.
"What do you mean, Lattis? If you do this, the financiers who provide funds to the prison..."
"I know! Before Alpha takes action, no one is allowed to leak what happened here today. If any of you dare to leak it, I will kill you."
Lattis said seriously. Song Man widened her eyes and felt a chill on her back. She knew very well that the Operations Department would face very serious problems next, and this problem started when Alpha wanted to investigate the crime.
Everyone present knew the relationship between Lattis and Alpha, and Song Man quickly followed Lattis.
"If you do this, the overall situation of the Operations Department will be very bad. Think about it carefully, Lattis."
Lattis did not answer and went all the way back to the office. She seemed very distressed and pressed her forehead.
"I know, Xiao Man. It is because I know that I cannot turn a blind eye to what Alpha has done."
Looking at the distressed Latis, Song Man walked over.
"I know Latis very well. It is because I know everything that I want to warn you of the seriousness of this matter."
Song Man looked at Latis with a serious expression and raised her head.
"No matter what Alpha does, I will help her. If you want to become Alpha's enemy, then I will become your enemy."
Song Man swallowed and clenched her fists in a very aggrieved manner.
"Why don't you discuss it with the teachers?"
Latis shook his head.
"The principal has left. There is no one to discuss it with!"
9:21
Bang Bang
With a sizzling sound, Ling Hong looked at the people in the Operations Department falling down in front of her. Many members of the Operations Department squatted on the ground with their hands on their heads, and Tamayi watched from the side.
"Sorry, this kind of thing"
Ling Hong took out a cigarette and handed it to Tamayi. After the two lit up the cigarettes, they walked out of the hall of the public security management office. The arrest was still going on.
"I am just responsible for assisting you, young man. You have to take responsibility for the future."
Tamayi hummed, and Ling Hong looked at Tamayi with a serious face.
"Don't you regret it?"
Tamayi shook his head.
"If I regret it, I will not accept the special task given to me by the section chief. My future may be very difficult, but I know what is right. If this continues, the operation department will be finished one day."
Ling Hong smiled and exhaled a puff of smoke. She didn't know what to say. Things have happened and have started in an unpredictable direction.
The internal struggle of the operation department has begun. This is what Ling Hong felt. No one can stop Alpha's pace of progress. Various problems in the city have begun to breed, but the current situation is that no one is governing.
No one could have expected Alpha to do this suddenly. Ling Hong looked at the security management office that had been surrounded. People from Section 3 had arrested a large number of officers, not just those from Section 5. Many people from other sections gathered in the security management office today.
Beep beep
The orange light appeared, and Ling Hong immediately turned around and walked away. She bent down and instantly jumped onto the rooftop.
"What's wrong? Is your vacation going well, Section Chief?"
"What are you doing, Ling Hong!"
Osman on the light and shadow screen looked extremely solemn. He was standing in his own courtyard. Ling Hong stared at Osman in a daze. She knew very well what Osman wanted to say, and Ling Hong shook her head.
"What do you think?"
"What should I do?"
Ling Hong shook her head again.
"If you can't choose, just watch silently. If you have to choose, follow your own heart."
Osman was silent. He seemed to be still hesitating, but soon Osman nodded.
"I'll give you secretary-level authority to mobilize all the staff in Section 3."
Osman raised his hand and swiped it across the screen. Soon Ling Hong got the authority. She smiled slightly.
"Sorry! I'm on Alpha's side this time."
Osman nodded.
"Me too."
9:25
The sound in the venue stopped abruptly. Everyone looked at Alpha standing on the stage. The two mutants had fallen to the ground. Both looked at Alpha in disbelief.
The host seemed to be petrified. Alpha held a cigarette in his mouth and scanned the audience around him.
"Take them away. The mutant level will be reduced to B level. From now on, they are not allowed to participate in the mutant level assessment exam for the next three years."
Several people from the special management team came up immediately and quickly pressed the two injured mutants away. At this time, everyone around was silent.
"This, Chief Alpha, this judgment, what is it?"
"They are cheating!"
In an instant, the whole venue was in an uproar, and the people from the media company who were filming everything were all dumbfounded, because this sudden scene was not in the script that had been explained to them in the filming process.
"No need to stop!"
Alpha turned her head and looked at the staff who were broadcasting live, and then she took out a light and shadow screen. At this time, the values of the two mutants fighting just now appeared on the big screen.
"These values are the ability values of the two mutants in the battle just now, and they are very different from the values of the test for their level assessment."
Alpha then began to list the values and explained them in great detail to all the audience at the scene. Gradually, the audience in the venue became excited and shouted and cursed.
"Please be quiet."
Everyone in the venue was quiet. Alpha exhaled a puff of smoke and pointed his finger with the cigarette butt to the operators from the bookmaker on the sidelines.
"The previous competition does not count because the two cheated. Please return the money everyone bet on."
For a while, the scene was boiling. Some people started throwing things at the sidelines. The scene was about to get out of control, and Alpha yelled again.
"Please continue to watch the game quietly. If anyone continues to mess around, I will arrest them directly for violating the public security management law."
The commotion at the scene was quieter, and Alpha shouted.
"I will watch every game seriously. If anyone wants to cheat in this game, I will definitely disqualify him immediately."
The host looked at Alpha in front of him with trembling.
"You can continue."
The supporter swallowed and then began to speak. His voice was no longer as passionate and full as before, and became timid. Alpha left the stage and walked to the referee's seat and sat down.
The audience on the sidelines had already started to discuss. Many people were questioning the authenticity of this ring match, but Alpha's sudden move just now made many people feel at ease again. Alpha just explained frame by frame why the two mutants were found to cheat and play a fake match. Everything he said was convincing.
Many bookmakers on the sidelines did not return the money to the bettors as Alpha said, but were still hesitating. Some people were answering the phone, and at this time the third game started, and the two mutants fought seriously.
But at this time, some people found that some bookmakers had closed the handicap of this game, and the two mutants in the third battle looked timid and unable to move.
9:35
In the lobby of the headquarters of Section 5, the staff members stood in the yard with their hands on their heads. People were constantly brought in by the staff of Section 3. Most of the people brought in had admitted that they had resold tickets. They were taken to the detention room in the basement.
"What exactly is going on?"
Jill looked at the situation below the building and the cases that were surging in Section 5, which had begun to be fully announced to the public.
"Are you really here to participate? I'll give you one minute. If you still don't look like participating, your qualifications will be revoked immediately, and you will be demoted and will not be allowed to participate in the mutant level assessment exam in the next three years!"
Jill looked at the mutant competition on the scene. The situation had become chaotic, and the directors in the room all looked solemn at this time. No one knew what Alpha was going to do suddenly.
What Jill was worried about happened. At this time, news came from the film and television area. A large number of staff members from Section 3 moved in and began a carpet search. The authorized person was Ling Hong, who entered the film and television area to assist in the investigation. The person in charge was the local regional officer Tamayi.
"Disqualify both of you. No need to continue the competition."
Alpha was already standing on the ring, curbing the fight between the two mutants. The two were taken away by the special management team with horrified faces. Alpha lit a cigarette.
"The next game can start."
The whole venue was quiet, but there were many people whispering, and no one knew what was going on.
9:48
"This little girl is always restless. It looks like we have to go there in person."
Deguna stood up, and the other gods couldn't sit still. Rose smiled helplessly.
"You guys go over there. I won't go. I want to open a store."
Tang Rao looked at the expressions of the other guys, and they all looked a little serious. Section 3 has already started to act and has arrested some people in the film and television area. There are also a large number of Section 3 staff stationed outside the headquarters of Section 5, and the streets are directly blocked.
"No need to continue!"
In the video, Alpha once again stopped two fighting mutants. In an instant, the two were subdued by Alpha to the ground. Several members of the special management team went up and arrested the two directly.
No one at the scene knew what was going on. Alpha looked at the media photographers, who looked like they wanted to stop broadcasting.
"There is no need to stop playing. If you stop playing, I will arrest you for false communication."
Many investors and businessmen outside the venue stared at everything in stunned silence. However, the next second, investigation documents and videos began to appear on the huge light and shadow screen.
Everyone looked at the scene in front of them in disbelief. The outcome of the game had already been determined, and the information of the businessmen, congressmen, and members of the administrative department who participated in the decision were announced. .
Alpha began to read from a long list. Most of them were involved in the crime of illegally manipulating regular competitions. A large number of members of Section 3 rushed into the scene and began to read the list according to Alpha. The arrest was carried out directly, and Honghong was handcuffed with a livid complexion.
"You're crazy Alpha!"
Honghong roared angrily, but Alpha ignored her and continued to read the list of people suspected of operating this fake arena match, as well as the crimes they committed.