IMAO Chapter 75

Hearing the man’s words, Ansley’s face changed drastically.

What the man said wasn’t wrong. Previously, when people from other countries committed crimes in Hoyt and were caught by Hoyt’s police, their countries requested extradition, but Hoyt directly rejected all such requests. The criminals were ultimately sentenced according to Hoyt’s laws.

Ansley’s heart pounded wildly as he nervously looked at Jiang Yuan and Ji Rong.

Although they were from an allied nation, Hoyt was undisputedly the most powerful nation in the interstellar world.

Ansley’s heart, which had barely settled down, jumped into his throat again.

What could he do?

These people had kindly helped him. If he didn’t find a way to help them in return, he would feel guilty for the rest of his life!

Jiang Yuan and Ji Rong cooperatively got into the police car and sat quietly inside.

“Hand over your communicators. We’ll return them later,” a middle-aged officer said flatly, showing no particular concern for their status as foreign contestants.

Before handing his communicator to the police, Jiang Yuan asked, “Can I contact my companions?”

“Yes,” the officer nodded.

Jiang Yuan immediately sent a message to Gu Bai and the others, telling them to notify their instructor.

The police also asked the man to hand over his communicator. Before doing so, the man made a call, then sneered, “You’re finished! Don’t think being foreigners gives you a get-out-of-jail-free card.”

Jiang Yuan gave him a cold look. The man instinctively moved closer to the police officer beside him and shrank his neck. “What… what are you trying to do?”

Obviously, the man was frightened by how Jiang Yuan beat him earlier. Jiang Yuan couldn’t be bothered with him.

Soon the car arrived at the police station. They were all placed together to explain the situation.

“I didn’t do anything! I was just watching the competition and felt unwell, so I wanted to use the bathroom. But this guy blocked me at the door, wouldn’t let me in, and hit me. Look at my neck. He grabbed me!”

The man shouted anxiously, “I had no idea what was happening. I want to press charges against them for assault! They hit me for no reason!”

“That’s not true! I was in the bathroom injecting suppressants, and you insisted on coming in. That’s why he stopped you,” Ansley couldn’t help speaking up.

As soon as he said this, the man immediately explained, “What nonsense are you talking about? You were inside, but how was I supposed to know? If I had known, I wouldn’t have tried to go in.”

“Besides, it’s your fault for not taking your suppressants properly. How can you blame me for wanting to use the bathroom?” The man sneered.

Ansley was so angry his teeth chattered. “But you clearly said… you said…”

The things the man had said then were too disgusting for Ansley to repeat.

“Take your time, don’t be nervous.” The middle-aged officer frowned, glanced at the man, then asked Ansley, “What did he say at the time?”

Ansley took a deep breath and said, “He said it wasn’t illegal to have fun with an Omega in heat…”

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged officer instantly understood why these young foreigners had resorted to violence. Even he might have done the same if he’d been there!

Who didn’t have an Omega in their family?

When Omegas inject suppressants, unexpected situations could happen. If they encountered such a morally corrupt person, the Omega’s life could be ruined forever!

“You say I said that, but did I really?” The man clearly had no intention of admitting it. “Besides you, who else heard it? Oh, this guy did, right?”

“It’s just you two. You can say whatever you want.”

Ansley felt like he had a fishbone stuck in his throat. He tried his best to stay calm, his clenched fists so tight his nails dug into his palms.

He knew this guy wouldn’t admit it!

What should he do? How could he help these two?

Just as Ansley was panicking, two men rushed into the police station.

“Father…”

Anson’s face was grim, his forehead covered in sweat. When he received his son’s message, he’d been scared out of his wits. His son had nearly been assaulted! If that Alpha hadn’t been stopped at the door, he dared not imagine the consequences!

He hurried over, but he was just a businessman, after all, and he lacked the confidence to face nobility. He asked a friend in politics to come with him, which caused some delay.

Anson rushed forward and hugged his son. “Are you okay?”

Ansley shook his head. “I’m fine…”

“Uncle Cole!” Ansley called out in pleasant surprise when he saw the man who came with Anson. Uncle Cole was the highest-ranking official he knew, with good connections to many nobles. Hope suddenly rose in his heart. “You came too.”

Cole smiled slightly, then turned to the self-proclaimed noble and introduced himself. “Hello sir, my friend seems to have had a misunderstanding with you. We can apologize for that.”

“My friend Anson is willing to offer ten million star coins for your medical expenses.”

Although he called it medical expenses, the ten million was really Anson’s attempt at settlement. After all, the other party was nobility. Even with his friend Cole mediating, they weren’t government officials and couldn’t afford to offend him.

“Ten million?” The man gave a twisted smile. “If you’d offered ten million earlier, I might have considered it. But now? Don’t even think about it. I’m still going to press charges!”

The man pointed at Ansley and said to Cole, “I’m charging this kid with defamation!”

Hearing this, Anson and the others’ faces changed drastically.

This person really wanted to destroy them!

“You… you shameless scoundrel!” Ansley couldn’t help shouting.

Cole patted Ansley’s shoulder, then said to the man, “Sir, you’re from the Thornflower family. I know Mr. Harold from your family. Perhaps you could do me a favor…”

“Hah, I wondered who you knew. Harold is my uncle, but he has no say in this.” The man laughed.

His laughter faded as he glared at Ansley with gritted teeth. Everyone around, including the police and even his own bodyguards, were giving him strange looks. They clearly suspected him!

Damn it.

In the past, he had plenty of ways to deal with commoners like this, but ever since the current Emperor’s ascension, nobles like them had to watch their step. They didn’t dare abuse their private authority anymore. If word got to the Emperor, even nobles would be finished!

He couldn’t touch this commoner, but these two foreigners assaulting him was solid evidence! Even if it reached the Emperor, he’d be in the right!

Just then, a middle-aged man in a suit hurried in and asked the shameless fellow, “Young Master Will, what happened?”

“Are you blind? I got beaten up!” Will snapped, pointing at his face with a cold sneer.

The middle-aged man examined him carefully, secretly amazed. Will had been in plenty of fights, but this was the first time he’d seen Will on the receiving end… After all, this young master always traveled with seven or eight bodyguards. He was usually the one beating others, not the other way around.

Cole saw the man and said softly, “Hello, I’m…”

The middle-aged man shook his head. Although he could guess what had really happened, and these young people were surely telling the truth, there was nothing he could do. Without evidence, and with the young master insisting on contacting a lawyer, his hands were tied.

Ansley’s face turned pale. Growing scared, he desperately grabbed his father’s hand for help.

Anson also kept apologizing beside him.

“Hmph, you two are pretty calm. Let’s see if you stay that way.” Will turned to look at the two who remained unfazed, hatred burning inside him.

Jiang Yuan couldn’t be bothered with him. Just then, his communicator on the table rang.

The middle-aged officer handed it to Jiang Yuan without hesitation. “Here, someone’s calling you.”

Jiang Yuan nodded and took his communicator. Opening it, he saw it was Instructor He Chuan.

As soon as he connected, He Chuan’s voice came through.

“I’m heading to the police station now. What happened?” He Chuan had a splitting headache from worry.

After hearing Jiang Yuan’s explanation, He Chuan didn’t scold him or Ji Rong. Instead, he said, “You both did well.”

“It’s just a little troublesome. We’ll probably need to go through diplomatic channels. I’m contacting the Foreign Affairs Department now. Wait there, I’m almost there.”

“Will this be very troublesome?” Ji Rong leaned over to ask before He Chuan hung up.

“Obviously! It involves two countries. Anyway, I have to go. Let’s just hope this doesn’t interfere with your competition.”

After hanging up, Jiang Yuan said, “Seems like we’ve caused quite a problem.”

“We couldn’t just ignore it. Don’t worry, my dad won’t abandon us.” Ji Rong paused suddenly. He had another dad in Hoyt, and his dad must be quite powerful, since he even knew about the confidential changes to the mecha competition’s rewards!

Ji Rong looked at the officer and asked, “Can I have my communicator? I need to contact someone!”

Will sneered from the side. “It’s useless calling anyone. This is Hoyt!”

Ji Rong gave Will a cold look, took the communicator from the officer, and dialed a number.

Horace, who was handling some business matters, heard his communicator ring. He paused when he saw Ji Rong’s name, then answered the call.

“Dad, I’m at the police station, I’ve been arrested…” Ji Rong briefly explained the situation, then asked, “Could you help resolve this? If it’s not too much trouble. Going through the Federation seems to involve a lot of procedures, which might delay the competition.”

Horace: “You’ve been… arrested?”

Ji Rong thought for a moment and added, “If it’s too much trouble, forget it.”

After all, the Thornflower family seemed to be a major noble family, and they really had no solid evidence that this guy had said those things. The current situation did favor that shameless scoundrel. He couldn’t let his dad get into a difficult position!

Horace glanced sideways at the kneeling head of the Thornflower family and said gently to his son, “No trouble at all. Wait a moment, don’t hang up.”

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