Chapter 6, The Rigidly Structured Empire

How unexpectedly young! This is a great opportunity! Immediately change the mission, shifting from attacking the subway to assassinating this prominent figure with the red-handled knife! The resulting commotion will undoubtedly be magnified countless times compared to attacking the subway!" The text from the captain on the phone appeared extremely excited

Of course, because you are the commanding officer of the special guard zone with full authority, and the higher-ups will not interfere with you. You can do whatever you want, and choosing not to manage the area is also within the officer's rights, without the risk of being charged with dereliction of duty.

Even an idiot knows that when a subway incident occurs, it will certainly shock the local government where the subway is located, but attacking a prominent figure wielding a red-handled knife would definitely create a sensation throughout the entire governorate!

If you cannot pass the exam, do not even think about upgrading, let alone graduating

As for a prominent figure holding a red-handled knife, why would he squeeze into the subway

Lin Dongyun instinctively glanced at his wristwatch: "Oh? You can speak in my ear without needing a headset?"

This is the basic function of a military wristwatch, which can transmit sound waves directly to the owner's ear through physical contact, while also detecting what the owner intends to say through the vibrations of their throat. Those civilian wristwatches certainly do not have this capability! A small black ball popped out from the surface of the wristwatch, looking quite pleased as it spoke.

I see. Are you saying that I can refrain from management after taking up my post under this arrangement? Is that acceptable?

As soon as I relaxed, I immediately sensed that the atmosphere around me was somewhat off. This is a bustling downtown area, so why is it so quiet here

Your identity is now eligible to ride the hovercar, so the quickest way is to call for a hovercar. Would you like me to assist you in calling one? The cost is 1,000 Imperial Coins

Certainly, there has been no word at all from public forums or personal websites.

Lin Dongyun, who originally had some intention to take the hover car, immediately changed his expression and shook his head upon hearing the price: "One thousand?! No, no! Choose the fastest and most economical option!"

The content of these two subjects is a mandatory examination every year from kindergarten to university

As for why such strict requirements are necessary

On the contrary, due to the interstellar era, the power of technology is extraordinarily strong, resulting in the empire's control over the nation becoming even more stringent, thereby rendering the imperial system fundamentally stable and unshakable

Captain, a soldier carrying a red-handled knife has boarded this train. Should we proceed as planned?

As for the falsehoods? For thousands of years, the strict system has permeated the genetic makeup of every individual in the empire and the * maps * of their heritage, who would dare to overstep in public?

In this empire, even beggars have undergone the empire's free nine years of compulsory education. While it cannot be said whether they have learned other knowledge, the imperial system and the taboos of the empire are understood by all.

At that moment, an electronic voice sounded in his ear: "Master, the authority of the special guard zone commander is very flexible. If you feel it is unmanageable, then simply do not manage it at all"

For the first time, Lin Dongyun stood at the subway waiting area without needing to swipe a card to buy a ticket, feeling somewhat dazed. Looking around at the three waiting areas, including the one he was in, he noticed that it was empty, with only himself present, while the other waiting areas were packed with people. The individuals on both sides near him all had their heads down, not daring to look up.

This reassured me; indeed, warlords do as they please. Just thinking that I could simply hold a position without doing anything made Lin Dongyun's previous worries dissipate immediately, and he soon felt relaxed.

Lin Dongyun was unaware that throughout his journey, his figure had already circulated in several private chat groups. There were various exclamations, such as: "Close encounter with a big shot!" "Seeing a red-handled knife with my own eyes for the first time in my life!" and so on.

Yes, Master! The strict hierarchical system of the empire is the very foundation of its existence, and it must not be damaged in the slightest! Those few who dared to raise their heads and steal a glance at you have already been recorded by Xiao Hei. Should we report this to the local police station so that the officers can detain them and give them a good lesson?

Take a picture and show it to me

Sigh, what should I do! I really do not want to become a warlord, I have no idea how to manage it, but if I do not fulfill my duties, it would be a violation of military orders, which could be fatal! This is so frustrating!

Seeing so many people fear and evade themselves, Lin Dongyun felt no sense of triumph; instead, he felt an overwhelming sense of embarrassment, lowering the brim of his hat and hastily moving forward.

Lin Dongyun did not notice that among the densely queued crowd on the left side, there was an ordinary-looking man dressed in a black trench coat, who was secretly observing Lin Dongyun while chatting via text on his mobile phone

Given the current situation, I believe that after those big shots stroll around the streets a few times, encountering such matters frequently will become tedious, and they will no longer be willing to carry weapons or simply avoid interacting with the civilian world.

Upon seeing this line of text, the man in black, as if seasoned by experience, casually turned his phone and with a click captured Lin Dongyun's image in his device

Upon witnessing this scene, Lin Dongyun could not help but understand the situation. He lowered his head to glance at the red knife handle he was gripping with his left hand and sighed softly, "I knew that the imperial hierarchy was strict, but I did not expect it to be this severe. Judging by the expressions of these passersby, they seem to be accustomed to such matters. Clearly, those villagers on my side who have never encountered a prominent figure do not possess this level of awareness."

There are many people who secretly act like him, so no one pays attention to his actions

Lin Dongyun touched the red knife handle once more and sighed helplessly, realizing why the streets were only filled with weapons wrapped in white cord, while weapons of other colored cords were nowhere to be seen

Looking up, I was startled to find that there was not a single person within five meters of me, as the passersby in front and behind all kept their distance from me.

Is there anyone causing a disturbance? Yes, what was the outcome? All those who caused the disturbance were severely punished

Free? This is great! Lin Dongyun immediately burst into laughter and hurried towards the nearest subway entrance

On the bustling sidewalk, a path was carved out as if a hot knife were slicing through butter, with people on both sides bowing their heads to avoid the flow

As he quickly approached the subway station, all barriers automatically opened, including when he mistakenly walked near the employee entrance of wwwhetushu.com. The employee entrance also opened automatically.

The fastest and most economical option is to take the subway, and your identity allows you to use all public facilities free of charge

It is! The man in the trench coat swallows, licks his dry lips, and his body trembles with excitement

It is quite simple; the educational community of the empire believes that it is truly not worth it for students to be executed for violating taboos. It would be far better to firmly engrave this knowledge in the minds of the students

He had just started running when he quickly stopped, as the person in front of him, fearing they could not evade in time, hurriedly leaped to the side, causing chaos and making it impossible for Lin Dongyun to continue running, forcing him to switch to a brisk walk to give the person ahead time to avoid him

Regarding the proposal for a smart watch, Lin Dongyun immediately shook his head: "No! Not needed! Quickly plan the fastest route for me to get back home!"

And everyone kept their heads down; even those who dared to glance up would quickly lower their heads after a brief look, then steer clear and leave hastily.

Who knows what those big figures are thinking? There was once an emperor of the empire who disguised himself and went to a brothel, only to contract a disease and be exposed, causing a sensation throughout the universe. Isn't it quite normal for such prominent figures to take the subway?

Do not forget, although it is the interstellar era, this is still an imperial state