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    Just as she opened her mouth, Maxwell’s eyes snapped open. He jumped to his feet and nted himself in front of her. “Sorry, but she’s not staying here.”


    The senior officer scowled. “Sir, don’t get in the way of thew!”


    Maxwell yawned, stretchingzily. “It’ste, Ms. Miller. Time to get moving.”


    Pattie’s mistrust of Maxwell only deepened. He seemed more unreliable than ever. After a moment’s hesitation, she couldn’t help suggesting, “How about… I have Rnde over? He can be mywyer.”


    Maxwell rubbed the back of his neck. “No need for that.” He faced the two officers, a cold smirk tugging at his lips. “I’ll count to three. If you still refuse to let us go, you’ll be in big trouble.”


    “Big trouble, huh?” a deep, gravelly voice called out from behind the officers.


    The two men immediately snapped to attention, stepping aside and saluting. “Captain!”


    The man—the Captain—turned toward Maxwell with a sly grin. “I’m eager to see what you’ve got on my turf. Let’s see this ‘big trouble’ of yours.”


    At the sight of their chief, the officers straightened, confidence returning. They pointed at Maxwell and shouted, “Captain, this man is blocking our operation!”


    “Even after repeated warnings, he keeps getting in the way. We have no choice but to proceed with mandatory detention.”


    Maxwell, however, didn’t flinch. He held up three fingers and began counting down slowly. “One. Two. Three.”


    Still, nothing happened.


    “Ha ha ha… So this is the ‘big trouble’ you promised?” The Captain chuckled, shaking his head. “Looks like you’re high on something, too. Arrest him!”


    Just then, the station doors burst open with a loud m. A tall, broad man stormed in, his voice cutting through the room. “Halt right there!”


    The Captain spun around, his face going stiff at the sight of the police chief. “Sir?” He snapped to attention, bowing slightly. “What brings you here, sir?”


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    “Enough! Shut your mouth! If I don’t step in, you’ll spark chaos.” The police chief of Erygan Police Station shot a venomous re at the captain before striding over to Maxwell.


    The two men held each other’s gaze for a moment.


    The police chief’s expression shifted instantly, and he offered a sycophantic smile. “Mr. Payne, I had no idea you were here. My officers didn’t recognize you, and they can be a bit ignorant sometimes. Please, don’t take offense.” He motioned to the side. “Come on, let me buy you a drink.”


    Maxwell gave a cool nod. “Now that’s more like it.”


    He turned to Pattie, who looked utterly baffled. “Let’s go, Ms. Miller. I’ll buy you a drink… courtesy of him.”


    “Of course. Of course.” The chief bowed slightly, eager to please Maxwell. “It’s on me.”


    “That fixed things? You look so unreliable. I’m just surprised you have such powerful connections,” Pattie remarked, half impressed.


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