I Get A Random New Occupation Every Week-Chapter 2504 - 2505: Deadlock

Dong dong dong—

The police officer walked up and knocked on the car window.

Caie Mitsui’s heartbeat quickened, unsure of how to respond.

If she rolled down the window, there was a risk of exposing herself.

"Hey, sir."

Just when Caie Mitsui was at a complete loss, Lin Yi appeared outside and patted the police officer’s shoulder.

Hoo...

In an instant, Caie Mitsui felt relief wash over her, as if being pulled from hell into heaven.

With Lin Yi around, she feared nothing.

"What’s going on? Do you need anything?" The police officer turned and asked.

"I just saw the wanted notice released by the boss earlier, and suddenly recalled, I think I’ve seen them before."

"Really? Where?"

The officer’s expression grew excited, his hand unconsciously reaching for his weapon.

This was a fugitive with a billion-dollar bounty; if he caught him, he’d never have to worry for the rest of his life.

"It seems to be just ahead. You’ll see him if you go over there."

"Are you sure you’re not mistaken?"

"I’ve verified it multiple times," Lin Yi replied:

"But I think you should bring a few more people with you. If such a high bounty has been issued, he must be formidable."

The officer chuckled smugly, "Don’t worry, I’ve got a gun in my hand. As long as I point it at his head, he’ll obediently kneel down and listen to me!"

He was well aware: if he discovered the fugitive himself, then the entire billion-dollar reward would be his alone.

If he called in reinforcements, he’d have to share the bounty with them, which wasn’t worth it.

After all, he had a gun; if the target dared resist, he’d just shoot him dead!

"Thanks for the tip."

The officer adjusted his gear and prepared to go check it out.

"Zhenyi, where are you headed!" shouted one of his comrades sitting in the police car.

"There aren’t any rice balls sold here. I’m going elsewhere to grab some for you guys."

"Thanks, much appreciated."

"Not at all, senior."

Officer Zhenyi couldn’t hide his smirk, already envisioning how he’d celebrate later.

Paying little attention to his colleagues, Zhenyi hurried toward the alleyway.

At the same time, Lin Yi glanced at the security cameras inside the gas station and identified a blind spot before quietly slipping away.

The moment he left, Lin Yi broke into a sprint, catching up with the officer named Zhenyi.

Lin Yi’s plan was simple: eliminate him.

If not, suspicion would inevitably fall on him.

"Why are you here?"

Seeing Lin Yi, Zhenyi looked surprised.

"I was worried you might get lost, so I came to guide you."

"You’re quite thoughtful," Zhenyi replied, "I haven’t seen anyone yet, so lead the way quickly."

"Alright."

A few minutes later, Zhenyi noticed the surroundings were desolate, filled only with decrepit buildings, and no trace of people.

The barren scene sparked doubt in his mind.

"There’s no one here. Where’s the fugitive you were talking about?"

"Don’t rush, he’s just ahead."

After walking a bit farther, Lin Yi stopped near a manhole cover.

Pointing at a dilapidated red house ahead, he said:

"I saw him there. If you want to catch him, now’s the time."

"Alright."

Officer Zhenyi drew his gun and cautiously approached the red house.

Suddenly!

Zhenyi felt a sharp sting, followed by excruciating pain that spread throughout his body, making it unbearable.

Just as he was about to scream, he realized his mouth had been gagged, rendering him silent.

He used all his strength to turn around, only to see the attacker—his supposed guide!

In a flash, he understood everything!

"It’s you!"

"You know too much, so I can’t let you live. Time to meet your end."

With one swift stab, Zhenyi died without resistance.

Lin Yi hurriedly opened the manhole cover, tossed the body inside, and adjusted his outfit before leaving the scene.

Returning to the gas station, Lin Yi saw Caie Mitsui had already driven the car to a small junction and was anxiously calling out:

"Mr. Lin Yi, get in the car, hurry!"

"No need to rush," Lin Yi said in a low voice:

"His colleagues aren’t far away. If the officers in that car notice one of their own is missing, they’ll definitely review the surveillance footage here. We need to eliminate future trouble now."

"Understood."

"Keep an eye on that car. If it starts moving, follow them, but there’s nothing more you need to do."

"Alright."

Adjusting his clothes, Lin Yi avoided all security cameras and walked toward the parked police car on the roadside.

"What’s taking so long? How has he not returned yet?" Officer Ming Tai exclaimed.

"He’s always dawdling. Let’s wait a bit longer," Tian Gang said.

Dong dong dong—

At that moment, Lin Yi knocked on the car window.

Ming Tai and Tian Gang froze momentarily before rolling the window down.

"What’s the matter?"

"A police officer just now said he spotted the fugitive. He couldn’t handle it alone, so he asked me to call you over for assistance."

Upon hearing this, the two officers grew excited.

"Where is he? Quickly, lead us there!"

"Oh, alright."

Putting on an innocent demeanor, Lin Yi climbed into their car.

The police vehicle slowly started moving, with Caie Mitsui following closely behind.

They drove to a deserted, abandoned dock, submerged the police car in the sea, and returned to reunite with Caie Mitsui.

"Mr. Lin Yi, is everything taken care of?"

Caie Mitsui asked nervously, her earlier sense of relief now completely gone due to this ordeal.

"For now, everything should be fine, but the situation isn’t looking good," Lin Yi replied, lighting a cigarette as he thought things over calmly.

"The authorities’ search efforts are far greater than we anticipated. I suspect that there’s a wanted notice for us in every populated area now, making it impossible to find a safe haven."

"You’ve disguised yourself, so most people won’t easily identify you, but I don’t have that advantage." Caie Mitsui said dejectedly:

"It’s my fault that all this trouble started. I’ve brought you into this mess."

"Don’t say things like that," Lin Yi said seriously:

"You hold a very important place in my heart. You’re never a burden to me."

Caie Mitsui gently wiped away her tears.

The frailty in her nature was fully laid bare before Lin Yi.

"No one should pass by here anymore. Eat something first, and we’ll move again at night."

"Got it." Caie Mitsui obediently nodded, quietly eating the items she had purchased from the convenience store.

Lin Yi pulled out his phone and accessed his secret email account.

Inside were over a dozen emails from Liu Hong.

That was when Lin Yi realized that the situation in Japan was far more complex than he’d imagined.

Other international forces had secretly arrived here.

This left Lin Yi feeling even less assured.

Dealing with Gerard and Morimoto Chunyi alone had already drained him; as for the future, he couldn’t even speculate.

Noticing Lin Yi’s grim expression and prolonged silence, Caie Mitsui sat in the car, looking increasingly sorrowful.

"If it were just Mr. Lin Yi alone, surely he’d have already escaped Japan," Caie Mitsui thought to herself.