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M: TSIA Chapter 24: Only in the Movies
🕑 Added 2024-12-16 12:42:40 +0000 UTCZoe ducked behind a tree, trying to catch her breath while firing a few more rounds at the attackers. Zoe knew reinforcements were on the way, but could they hold out long enough?
Bang!
A burst of bullets sliced through the air, cutting through the thick bushes that Zoe was using for cover. Fragments of leaves and branches flew in all directions, while the sound of gunfire was deafening.
"Not enough...!"
Zoe held her breath, but a feeling of despair began to creep in. Zoe's pupils dilated, realizing there was no time to move, no place to hide. The bullets were coming too fast, too many, and Zoe knew one thing for sure—this was it.
However, just as the moments of death felt so close, an incredible force suddenly pulled Zoe's body to the side. The pull was so strong that Zoe was thrown several meters horizontally, rolling hard on the ground. But... Zoe was alive.
What just happened?!
Before Zoe could process everything, a familiar voice slipped through the ongoing gunfire. The voice was calm, low, but contained an undeniable confidence.
“Captain Zoe, do you need assistance?”
Zoe turned, breathless, her heart still racing.
“Mr. Lance, what are you doing here?!” Zoe, still in shock, turned around to see Lance, his face filled with gratitude for having survived the recent disaster.
“I’m actually more curious as to why a Police Captain is patrolling the streets?” Lance looked at Zoe’s official police uniform and greeted Officer Nolan, who stood on the other side, “By the way, it seems you’ve become a training instructor for the trainee police officers, haven’t you?”
In this country, there are no professional police academies like those in China. The police schools here are more akin to vocational training institutions. After just six months of study and training, one can directly join a police station and become a probationary police officer. Then, the trainee police officers are guided by instructors consisting of two officers, one veteran and one rookie, forming a patrol team that operates in the field.
Generally, the training instructors come from third-level police officers.
Third-level police officers are the most senior. Typically, one must have over ten years of experience in the police force to reach this position. Unless someone like Sidney or Nancy, who were transferred from the military or secret service, can jump directly to higher levels.
At this stage, police officers will directly join the ranks of mid-level detectives, responsible for major and serious cases. They no longer need to handle basic tasks like patrolling, issuing tickets, or directing traffic.
Zoe, who is not yet forty, already leads the 66th Police Precinct and is a rising figure throughout the New York police force. However, who would have thought that Zoe would be seen accompanying an “old cop” patrolling the streets?
Although Officer Nolan is referred to as the "old cop," the term "old" here refers to his age. In reality, Nolan is a former construction engineer who has only been a police officer for less than two months. It is said that Nolan experienced a major life-changing accident that altered his perspective. This incident prompted Nolan to change the direction of his life, leading him to enroll in the police academy, undergo training, and eventually be assigned to the 66th Police Precinct as a trainee.
However, regardless of Nolan's background and abilities, it is unlikely for a police captain like Zoe to serve as an instructor.
In response to Lance's question, Zoe smiled bitterly and said, "Let’s talk about this later. They are from the Southern Front. They’re all crazy. We need to hold them off until help arrives."
"Southern Front..." Lance smirked and swung the dagger in his hand, "I’ll help you deal with them. Please stay safe."
The Southern Front is a white supremacist organization notorious for its violence against people of color. Lance had long been waiting for an opportunity to punish these bastards.
“What?” Before Zoe could react, Lance moved swiftly. He glided lightly and jumped forward like a monkey. Utilizing the cover of the trees, Lance used both his hands and feet simultaneously. In three quick jumps, Lance managed to exit the park's woods and arrive on the street not far from the abandoned police car.
Several armed men were forcing two police officers deeper into the woods. From that position, they began shooting, their bullets raining down around them, and sawdust flying in the air.
At the same time, two other armed men planned to circle to the left and surround the two police officers.
Lance approached the two armed men on the left and then jumped with incredible strength. It was as if Lance was flying through the air like a great stork gliding.
Lance's right arm formed an almost invisible arc to the armed men, and with a swift motion, Lance glided smoothly toward the target.
In a flash, Lance crouched down, and a dagger slid past his calf.
Bang! Bang!
As the armed man's wrist was split open, the high-pressure dagger expelled carbon dioxide. The high-pressure gas, reaching up to 10 MPa, exploded in the injured area. The initially narrow wound suddenly revealed deep bone.
The armed man's hands and feet were almost shattered at the same time. The man immediately screamed and fell to the ground, clutching his bleeding wound, groaning in pain.
At the same time, Lance rushed to the man's side. With agile movements, Lance twisted his hips to avoid the shots from the man's gun. Without losing momentum, Lance jumped on one leg and kicked the armed man's groin. After that, Lance switched the knife from his right hand to his left and cut the hand of the armed man holding the weapon.
Bang! Bang!
The second attack successfully brought the man down.
However, even though Lance could easily kill the man, he chose not to. Not because he didn't want to, but rather because he was trying to avoid bigger problems.
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PS: Zoe Andersen and John Nolan from the American TV Series "The Rookie."
