The next day, under the shining sun, contrasted sharply with the terrifying night in the South District from the previous night. 206Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6BxdHa5M7A
Herowl, with bandaged wounds all over his body, stood outside the shopping center waiting. Unable to sleep due to thinking about Snowily's words, he was surprisingly energetic during the daytime when he should have been sleeping, and he arrived earlier than the agreed upon time.
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Due to the unrest in both the North and South districts last night, there were noticeably more police patrols on the streets, creating a tense atmosphere in the city. 206Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO0x4XODa7j
The large screens on the exterior walls of the center were playing news, showing the footage of the attack on the North District police station by the organized group Plaguemad, with a female anchor reporting on the video.
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"Last night, the North District police station was attacked by the organized group Plaguemad. Deputy Mayor Seagle made a statement, stating that this is a challenge to City 4's security. At the same time, Seagle also praised the police for their professional restraint in handling the situation with appropriate force when dealing with infected citizens."206Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdhLVE78tpl
The scene then cut to an old white-tailed sea eagle, with a head full of white hair but still exuding a powerful aura. His sharp eyes and fierce appearance were intimidating. 206Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyWrlpL5Us9
He was Seagle, the deputy mayor of City 4 responsible for overseeing Poleace. As a loyal assistant to Pengury, Seagle, despite his age, remained commanding and decisive.
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Seagle sternly explained to the audience.206Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYFor04tuZT
"Last night, the northern division was attacked and we had to respond with full force. Upon learning of the violent incidents in the southern region, we promptly mobilized and handled the situation. I am deeply concerned about the two acts of violence and will propose to Mayor Pengury to consider strengthening legislation to restrict public gatherings to prevent the outbreak of violence and further spread of the epidemic."
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Upon hearing this, Herowl couldn't help but shake his head in disbelief. Such serious terrorist attacks were being discreetly handled, and the bullies in the southern region were being ignored. His belief in the government's peace was now shaken.
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Meanwhile, Snowily, with many bandages wrapped around her, arrived nearby, wearing a white one-piece dress that complemented her snowy feathers. She noticed Herowl watching the news and waved to him casually.
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"You're early. Didn't get much sleep, did you?" Snowily asked coldly, still perhaps angry about the events of the previous night.
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Herowl, not used to this atmosphere, replied by rubbing his head and explaining, "How could I sleep after what happened last night? Besides, you know that nighttime is our active time." 206Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsdqBshVB6Y
The chilling memory of the previous night flashed back, and no one would forget it.
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"Different from you, I've adapted to working during the day. Let's talk as we walk. Follow me," Snowily said.206Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoTMKB3BKdM
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Unlike the tense atmosphere of life and death from the previous night, Herowl and Snowily walked side by side this morning, maintaining a polite distance.
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Snowily asked proactively, "What are your thoughts after watching the news?" with a hint of sarcasm in her tone.206Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbw9CF6hc2Q
Herowl, obviously displeased, said, "Am I the only one who recorded videos that night? Are these injuries being ignored like this?" The pain from his wounds still lingered.
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"You might not like it, but that's the reality," Snowily said with some satisfaction regarding Herowl's feelings, even adding coldly that such violent videos would naturally be blocked.
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Unable to vent his frustration, Herowl thought of the City 4 defenders, the heroes of the people. "I'll file a complaint with Poleace! Only they can protect City 4!"
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"Hehehe!" Snowily couldn't help but laugh at Herowl's naive remarks, realizing that he still needed time to change. "Do you really expect them to help now? They're just spreading fear through their hands. The official statements in the news are just empty words."
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Herowl immediately stopped Snowily, raising a finger to indicate that she shouldn't speak so loudly on the street.
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Just then, two masked Poleace officers patrolling nearby noticed Herowl acting suspiciously and approached him.206Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSMYBSlhrZJ
One of the Poleace officers pointed at Herowl and asked sternly, "Hey, what are you up to? Are you Plaguemad?"206Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2hKFKLn6xN
Herowl did nothing wrong, but recalling the escape last night and what Snowily said, she looked panicked and unsure.
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"Good morning, Captain! Thank you for maintaining public order," Snowily suddenly saluted, her eyes earnest as she recited poleace's service slogan, a stark contrast to her usual demeanor. "Elite of society! Protect our city!"
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Herowl also nervously saluted and showed her press pass. "G...Good morning, Captain! I am Herowl, a city TV journalist. We fully support poleace!"
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Poleace seemed to recognize Herowl, and upon hearing her, he relaxed his serious expression, smiled, and waved for them to stand at ease. "It's our duty to enforce the law, and with citizens' support, it's even better to cooperate." 206Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2AItYadVLU
He then jokingly pointed at the two owls, "You guys...haha, I know."
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"No, we're not..." Snowily immediately pretended to be embarrassed, shyly denying any relationship, like a blushing adolescent in a romantic situation.
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Seeing this, poleace handed back Herowl's press pass and didn't pursue it further. "Well, this kind of relationship is the sweetest. Cherish it, it's none of my business."
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As poleace walked away, Herowl finally relaxed, and Snowily quickly ditched her fake shy smile and returned to her usual expressionless state, as if she was already used to it.
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Herowl couldn't shake off the feeling of fear whenever encountering them now, but Snowily explained calmly that it was the intimidating effect the authorities wanted to achieve. People only submit out of fear, a concept even children understand.
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Herowl asked about Snowily's reaction earlier, "Why did you act that way? I thought you loathed them."
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"We're used to it. Don't provoke them, don't give them a chance to cause trouble. They need citizens' support to fill the void in their hearts." Snowily and the others knew how to deal with poleace, as it was pointless to try reasoning with them.
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Herowl, feeling helpless, couldn't imagine that they would betray the citizens and try to cover it up. She began to objectively think about the situation, a good start.
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Snowily nodded in satisfaction, "What you lacked was this experience. Only when people have firsthand experience will more of the citizens stop believing in them."
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But Herowl felt lost, "I wonder if this is a good thing. Even if we know, what can we do..."
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"Heh!" Snowily chuckled at Herowl's weakness. "But I'm curious, is 'Herowl' your parents' choice of name, or did you change it yourself?"
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Proud of her parents, Herowl explained the origin of her name with a raised chin, "Of course, it was chosen by my parents. They admire poleace's heroic actions, and even though they couldn't serve due to their species, they wanted me to become a hero for the common people, eager to help everyone."206Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkVspaIHh78
"Heroes don't exist in this world," Snowily said contemptuously, with a disdainful look in his eyes, dismissing their true situation.
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Heroism is simply a way to tame the servants of the authorities, making them follow orders by making them feel superior to other civilians, and giving them rights and responsibilities. 206Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSg5uUxr1hl
This way, when they receive instructions to do anything, they think they are fulfilling the heroic duty of maintaining law and order.
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Although the belief that poleace is a hero is deeply ingrained in Herowl's heart, at this moment he is more inclined towards the true meaning of heroic behavior: "I believe that even civilians can become heroes and do something for this city."
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Facing Herowl's selfless and devoted heroism, Snowily believed even more that there are no heroes in this world.
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"You don't need to deliberately become a hero in society, every civilian can stand up, there will always be a time for you to take a step forward and become the hero in your own heart."
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