The War God's Homecoming
Chapter 414 The Major Case From Ten Years Ago

Chapter 414 The Major Case from Ten Years Ago

The newcomers were none other than the newly appointed leaders of the Special Patrol Division, Stan Mitchell, and the newly appointed head of the Imperial Guard Bureau, Harlan Holmes. These two were the individuals Billy had messaged earlier while in the car.

Billy had brought them to Leford for a specific reason. Firstly, because Jay White and Lizzie Greenwood were personnel from their respective departments. Secondly, Billy had a strong suspicion that the matter involving Marty Bennett was directly related to the major incident that had occurred in the Southern Region ten years ago. Thus, he wanted these two high-ranking officials to hear the details.

"Mr Mitchell!" Dane Potter quickly led the Special Patrol Division personnel to bow respectfully.

Stan Mitchell glanced at them without saying a word, then walked swiftly alongside Harlan Holmes to stand before Billy, speaking respectfully.

"Commander Gardner!"

"Commander Gardner!"

Stan Mitchell and Harlan Holmes bowed to Billy at the same time, and so did their subordinates.

"Thank you for making the trip." Billy said with a smile as he stood up.

"Commander Gardner, may we inquire about the specific situation?" Harlan Holmes continued.

Throughout their journey to Leford, the two of them had been discussing what could have led to such a special summons from Commander Gardner. The message they received was brief and didn't provide any details.

"Anderson, please brief these two lords on the situation." Billy said calmly.

"Yes, Commander!" Liam Anderson responded loudly before proceeding to explain the situation to the two officials.

"What a mess!" After listening to Liam Anderson's account, Stan exclaimed angrily. With that, he turned towards Jay White and Lizzie Greenwood and declared, "I'll have you two executed!"

"Mr Mitchell, please, not so hastily!" Billy interrupted with a faint smile. "Let me introduce someone first."

Billy went on to introduce Marty Bennett to them.

"I am Marty Bennett. I pay my respects to the two of you, sir." Marty Bennett said as he bowed.

At this moment, with Stout's help, Marty was in much better condition than before.

"Mr Bennett, there's no need to be so formal. You are my senior after all." Stan Mitchell said, reaching out to support Marty Bennett. He had not expected Marty to have once served in the Special Patrol Division, especially in such a unique department.

"Mr Mitchell, if I may ask, you're recently stationed here, right? What about Mr Kimmons?" Marty Bennett inquired.

"Mr Kimmons has been reassigned to another department, this happened last month." Stan Mitchell replied with a smile.

"No wonder." Marty Bennett nodded. "I heard two months ago that Mr Kimmons had visited the Special Patrol Division."

"No wonder!" Marty Bennett nodded. "I heard that Mr Kimmons visited the Leford Special Patrol Bureau two months ago."

"Mr Bennett, let's continue this discussion inside." Billy said, leading the three of them to a nearby building.

Once inside the hall, Billy gestured for them to sit and said, "Mr Bennett, you mentioned earlier that you had something to tell me. You can speak now."

"Commander Gardner, I..." Marty Bennett hesitated for a moment, glancing at Stan Mitchell and Harlan Holmes.

"Don't worry, there's no harm in speaking," Billy smiled. "Mr Mitchell and Mr Holmes are both devoted public servants who prioritize the greater good of the nation. I specifically invited them here to hear your matter."

Billy was well aware of his concerns.

"I obey your command,..." Marty Bennett replied and began to recount the details.

It took about twenty minutes to explain everything thoroughly.

As expected, the matter was related to the events from ten years ago.

In summary, at that time, the phone call ordering the withdrawal of troops from the southern region had been made by the core department of the Special Patrol Bureau without going through the War Department. From a departmental standpoint, the Special Patrol Bureau had the authority to intervene in the affairs of most other departments. Furthermore, they possessed a counterfeit withdrawal document that appeared to be from the Imperial Hall. In terms of procedure, their actions seemed justified.

The main issue lay with the authenticity of the document itself, as it was a forgery and had no actual connection to the Imperial Hall. Marty Bennett, at the time, had filed this document without suspecting its authenticity because it had been personally handed to him by his immediate superior.

Shortly after the incident, there was a small-scale fire at the archive office, during which around a hundred documents, including the counterfeit one, were destroyed by the flames. The arsonist's intentions were clear: they were targeting this specific document. The day after the fire, Marty Bennett's immediate superior died mysteriously in his own home. Not long afterward, Marty Bennett received a package containing a photocopy of the document. Upon examining it carefully, he finally realized the truth. He surmised that his superior had foreseen the danger and made arrangements accordingly.

Realizing that the document was a forgery, Marty Bennett understood the gravity of the situation. However, as a mere archivist in the department, he lacked the power to rectify the situation. After careful consideration, he resigned from his position in the Special Patrol Bureau and returned to Leford, hoping for a chance to reveal the truth. But he had to wait for ten long years, until the people who demanded the document finally came for it.

"These people have no boundaries!" After hearing the story, Stan Mitchell roared in anger.

"A bunch of parasites of the nation!" Harlan Holmes's face displayed immense anger as well.

Billy remained silent, but the aura around him was charged with murderous intent. This was undoubtedly the work of the influential families!

"Mr Bennett, is the photocopy of that document still in your possession?" Billy asked.

"Yes, it is," Marty Bennett nodded. "I've kept it at home."

"You should hand it over to Mitchell. As for the rest of the matter, you don't need to worry about it." Billy continued.

"Thank you, Commander Gardner!" Marty Bennett expressed his gratitude. He knew that Billy was protecting him. That document was a time bomb, and he didn't know when it might explode. By sending it away, the Bennett family could finally have some peace.

"Mitchell, Holmes, I leave the remaining matters to you." Billy said, turning to the two officials.

"Commander Gardner, please rest assured. No matter who is involved, everyone responsible for this will face the consequences." Stan Mitchell replied solemnly.

"We won't let Commander Gardner down!" Harlan Holmes added, determined.

Billy nodded. "If you encounter any resistance, feel free to contact me at any time."

"Understood!" both officials acknowledged.

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Back in the capital city, before recommending Stan Mitchell for the position, he had discussed his intentions with General Wilson. His goal was to use Stan Mitchell to bring reform and cleanse the Special Patrol Bureau, which had been plagued by corruption and mismanagement for years. Stan Mitchell and Harlan Holmes were both individuals who focused on the greater good and upheld principles, especially in matters of utmost importance to the nation.

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