During the time An Nishang was taking a bath.
Chen Che opened his system panel.
He checked the overall data.
[Host: Chen Che.
Height: 185
Weight: 70
Length: 20
Food God Level: lv2 (100/300)
Point Store Level: lv2 (Refresh daily necessities)
Available Points: 160 points.
Mastered Recipe: Craving-Relieving Pancakes (Yellow words, first grade)
Owned Finished Food: [Candy of Listening to the Heart] x9.
Task in Progress: [Crisis Prevention Measures] Reduce An Nishang's intent to kill to 0. Reward: Random Earth-level Cuisine.
Completed Tasks: [Deadly Crisis], [Close Encounter with Death].
Please strive to complete the tasks. Under any circumstances, eating is the primary survival condition for humans, so the Food God holds unlimited possibilities!]
Having reviewed all the data, Chen Che let out a breath.
The experience points increased because An Nishang ate the dog meat he cooked yesterday, which gave him quite a boost in experience and points.
He used some points to exchange for spices, which is why the dog meat made yesterday tasted so good.
"The food system is my biggest cheat for surviving in this world. The Candy of Listening to the Heart alone saved my life.
This unique food may help me embark on a completely different path.
The trigger for tasks is interaction with the world, just like [Close Encounter with Death]. Who knows if An Nishang's promise yesterday was real?"
Extensive interaction with the world is necessary to trigger the system to issue tasks and thus gain more rewards.
This is why Chen Che asked An Nishang last night to give him a profession.
Only in this way can he escape the current confinement.
Interact with more people, more events, thus trigger tasks.
Just hope this Queen isn't agreeing casually because of feeling comfortable after being backstabbed by him.
...
An Nishang quickly finished her bath.
She put on that red trench coat.
A cascade of black hair casually draped behind her.
On the Wasteland, makeup is almost unheard of.
But thanks to biological changes brought by radiation, humanity evolved.
Men's physical quality became stronger, women evolved towards beauty.
After all, the prettier the woman, the more she can invoke men's affection, be kept by their side, and gain better survival chances.
So post-apocalyptic women aren't particularly ugly, unless they often venture outside safety zones for wasteland adventures.
Walk into any night club or brothel, even sans makeup, women's looks and skin aren't lacking.
Especially true for someone like An Nishang, beautiful like a demon.
Her enchanting, yet fierce peach blossom eyes swept over Chen Che twice.
"Follow me."
"Leader, where are we headed?"
An Nishang glanced at him: "Prove your worth."
Chen Che instantly understood, quickly changed clothes, and eagerly followed An Nishang.
The vehicle started and headed to the Judicial Bureau.
Arriving at the grand entrance of the Judicial Bureau, he followed An Nishang to her office. An Nishang sat formally on the sofa to wait, while he left the office.
Memories surged in his mind, Chen Che knew the entire office well.
After all, memory serves that An Nishang was often sprawled on this desk being backstabbed by him.
Not long after, An Nishang returned to the office and tossed a credential to Chen Che.
Opening it, a few large letters were clearly visible.
[Chief Investigator Chen Che].
The Judicial Bureau comprises four main departments.
Penitentiary, responsible for imprisoning criminals.
The Security Squadron has the most personnel, weapons, including tanks and armored vehicles.
Mainly responsible for security patrols and suppressing riots.
Special Operations Department.
The department under An Nishang's leadership, responsible for special operations.
Seizing contraband, illegal weapon transactions, handling security riots, and so forth.
Including corruption among officials...
It's apparent how great the authority of the Special Operations Department is.
Also, a blatant lucrative position.
For instance, before Chen Che was saved in the alley by his own anti-prostitution subordinate.
His subordinate was enlisted by an ordinary member of the Special Operations Department to capture tax-evading brothels.
The boss behind such brothels had to accompany the member with a smile, paying a hefty bribe.
This is truly profitable, reaching out randomly nets riches.
The last one is the Investigation Department.
Even in post-apocalyptic city-states, there are laws and regulations.
All kinds of murder and robbery cases need investigation.
The Investigation Chief is responsible for examining such cases.
Petty theft cases up to murder cases.
The investigation department generally clarifies the case, then notifies the Security Squadron to apprehend.
Sometimes they need to cooperate with the Special Operations Department.
This is a tough office.
If the complainant is from a prestigious family, diligent work is necessary, acting as a dog for them, and becoming labor for the Special Operations Department.
Credit given is often taken by the Security Squadron.
If they are ordinary civilians, they are generally ignored; who cares about a commoner?
If slightly challenging, the case naturally gets shelved.
Belongs to being a dog of the prestigious.
An Nishang made him a Chief Investigator, convenient for him to investigate the case An Nishang mentioned.
"I will not betray the leader's trust!"
Chen Che exclaimed with joy.
An Nishang glanced at Chen Che, calmly saying: "I've assigned you an assistant to help you investigate throughout, and protect your safety."
Chen Che was stunned, not expecting An Nishang would treat him like this, but after a moment he understood deeper intentions.
One reason might genuinely be for his well-being, as contraband often involves underground forces of the Ninth Special Zone.
Like the assassination incident he encountered last time.
Investigating matters that shouldn't be, might lead to demise.
Perhaps An Nishang is reluctant to lose his physique.
Another possibility is... constant monitoring of his actions.
Chen Che wouldn't refuse, nor can he refuse, choosing instead to comply smoothly rather than annoy the leader.
"Certainly won't waste such favor from the leader."
"Come in." An Nishang called towards the door.
Chen Che turned and saw an extremely displeased gaze.
A pair of beautiful eyes with purple pupils locked on Chen Che, seemingly eager to dismember him.
Chen Che nearly jumped out, Xia Na.
The girl previously in the dungeon.
Also possessing Demon Pattern extraordinary power.
Absolutely loyal right-hand to An Nishang.
Chen Che didn't expect An Nishang to assign Xia Na to him.
An Nishang calmly stated: "Xia Na will accompany you throughout the investigation and ensure your safety. Do you have any objections?"
"None!"
Chen Che shook his head decisively, turned smilingly, extended a hand to Xia Na, "Pleasure working with you."
Truthfully, Xia Na didn't want to shake hands with Chen Che, but under An Nishang's gaze, she exhaled and still shook hands with Chen Che.
Suddenly, a mechanical alert sounded in Chen Che's mind.
[You have received a new task {Conquer, Slave, Desire, Love, Death}!]