Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Serving The People! Gaining New Skills!
Inside the house, led by Nolan, there were a total of 41 criminals.
All of them were bound by Antonia, strung together into a human wall, and were huddled in the corner, crying.
When Mark and the others arrived, the criminals were ready to complain about the police's violent law enforcement tactics.
However, as soon as Antonia returned to the scene...
All the cries stopped abruptly, and the criminals fell silent!
This man, if they were fortunate enough not to end up in prison, would still haunt their nightmares for the rest of their lives!
One person, acting alone, had broken into their lair!
The opening move was a half-door, and the entire process had been reckless!
In front of Antonia, they didn't even have the strength to fight back. Occasionally, someone got lucky and managed to land a hit on him, only to end up nearly injuring themselves!
So arrogant!
They were a seasoned criminal organization, but they had never encountered anyone as powerful as Antonia!
In particular, one of the criminals who had slashed at Antonia's thigh with a knife was still questioning his life!
He couldn't believe it. Antonia had been completely unaffected, and his knife had bent after hitting him. It left a large gap that almost made the criminal faint!
All in all, when these criminals met Antonia, it was like running into a disaster!
On the other hand, the six innocent women and four children, initially trembling with fear, felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude when they saw all the criminals subdued.
Antonia's imposing figure seemed even taller and mightier to them!
His fierce temperament, however, felt strangely comforting!
They were filled with gratitude!
They wished they could bow down to Antonia!
But such thoughts, which they had previously considered, were firmly rejected by Antonia, who expressed his regret for arriving late and allowing them to suffer!
At this moment, the team led by Mark, after interrogating some of the criminals and speaking with the victims, finally understood what had transpired in the house.
Everyone's gaze shifted toward Antonia with awe!
Finally, Mark took the lead and, with a solemn expression, saluted Antonia. The others followed suit.
Mark said with respect: "Comrade Antonia, you are a role model for all of us. You are someone we should all learn from!"
Antonia, slightly embarrassed, smiled.
Then, his expression turned serious. He straightened his body, standing tall like a pillar, and declared loudly: "Serve the people!"
That's a good one—"Serve the people!"
Mark's satisfaction with Antonia grew even more!
This young man, if given time, would surely become a shining star in Chicago's police force and even in the national public security system. He would become a nightmare for criminals all over the world!
Mark made a mental note that when he returned, he would write up a report about the case and ensure this young man received the recognition he deserved.
With that thought in mind, Mark didn't waste any time. He quickly assigned people to clean up the scene.
Antonia had already completed the most critical part of the mission, so the rest of the work was a bit more tedious, but he didn't need to be involved.
Soon enough, Antonia was brought back to the Chicago Police Station by his colleagues, treated like a hero returning home.
In the lounge, his fellow officers made sure he was well taken care of, bringing him tea and water after all the hard work.
Antonia accepted their kindness gratefully. After thanking each person, he began the famous "oral liquid" scene.
Everyone watched in amazement.
Although Antonia was only on his second day of work, the achievements he had made over these past two days had already made him a hero in their eyes.
It was an honor to work with him!
After a few rounds of praise, the officers quickly realized that Antonia was tired and needed rest. They vacated the spacious lounge to give him some privacy.
Even Rex, Matt, Sam, and Ethan, despite having a thousand things to say, didn't want to disturb him.
However, before leaving, Rex made sure to explain: "Comrade Antonia, the child you rescued is now out of danger, thanks to the timely medical intervention."
"Additionally, the municipal leaders have confirmed that the child is the one who had been missing and abducted."
"So, if everything goes smoothly, the municipal leaders will personally visit our station in the afternoon to guide the work. They will also take the opportunity to thank you…"
After saying this, Rex led the group out.
Antonia didn't expect nor refuse the visit from the municipal leaders.
After all, many friends can open many doors!
At that moment, Antonia's mind was already focused on the system.
Today, he had arrested a total of forty-three criminals, including Tom and Stephen. The criminals ranged from petty thieves to those who were more dangerous.
Because of this, the rewards given by the system were varied.
Overall, his strength, speed, and temperament had all improved.
His ability to recognize identities had expanded, and the experience value for his primary Golden Bell skill was nearly maxed out. It was clear that it wouldn't be long before he reached the intermediate level!
The most important reward, however, came from the arrest of Nolan. After capturing him, Antonia received a new skill from the system:
[Odor Recognition Skill (Upgradable):]
Centered around the host, within a radius of 30 meters, the host can identify various odors. By focusing on one specific scent, it can be traced for up to 300 meters, with the scent retention lasting for 72 hours.
Antonia's eyes lit up. This was another incredible skill that could greatly complement his profession!
He quickly checked his personal panel in the system:
[Name: Antonia]
[Age: 22 years old]
[Height: 2.3m]
[Weight: 198kg]
[Strength: 23.5]
[Speed: 23.2]
[Temperament: 49]
[Skills:]
Identity Recognition, within a 15m radius (Upgradable)
Golden Bell, experience value 93/100 (Primary)
Odor Recognition, within a 30m radius for group identification, and 300m for individual identification (Upgradable)
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