21: Chapter 21 Want to Play Cyber ​​Warfare? The National Firewall Will Teach You a Lesson

Yanjing City Intermediate People's Court, First Courtroom.

The solemn national emblem hung high above, and the air was filled with an intimidating sense of solemnity.

As the gavel fell heavily with a dull "thud," it announced the end of an era and shattered the final illusions of a once arrogant "protagonist."

"Defendant Ye Tian, found guilty of forging official documents, certificates, and seals of state organs, sentenced to six years in prison; found guilty of intentional injury, causing serious injury to others with cruel methods, sentenced to eight years in prison; found guilty of provoking trouble, sentenced to three years in prison..."

The presiding judge's voice was devoid of emotion, transmitting through the microphone across the entire courtroom.

Standing in the defendant's dock, Defendant Ye Tian had completely lost his previous arrogance.

He had his head shaved, and the somewhat loose gray prison uniform had replaced his tight tactical vest. The muscles that once covered his body seemed to have withered along with the drain of his spirit, and he hunched his back, looking like a down-and-out migrant worker who had just arrived in the city.

Although the wound on his thigh had been treated, it still made him unable to stand steadily, forcing him to lean awkwardly against the railing.

"...Combining the sentences for multiple crimes, the final decision is a cumulative sentence of twenty years in prison, deprivation of political rights for five years, and a fine of 500,000 RMB."

Twenty years.

For a twenty-five-year-old young man, this basically declared that his life was ruined. By the time he got out, he would be a middle-aged man of forty-five, and the world would have long since changed.

Defendant Ye Tian opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to shout something like "Don't bully the young for being poor" or "Thirty years east of the river," but his throat felt clogged with cotton, unable to utter a single sound.

In this place that respected the law, without a System, without an aura, he was nothing.

When he was taken away by the bailiffs, he subconsciously looked back at the public gallery.

There was no school beauty crying and chasing the police car, nor any big shot using Family influence to bail him out.

There was only a young figure in a uniform, holding a briefcase, who didn't even spare him a glance and turned to leave directly.

That back was as straight as a pine, and the badge on his shoulder shone brightly under the lights.

That was Gu Changan.

Zijing Middle School.

With Defendant Ye Tian's imprisonment, the foul atmosphere that had hung over the school seemed to be blown away by a gust of wind overnight.

The principal, Wang Jianguo, who was once mocked by students as weak and incompetent, and even publicly humiliated by Defendant Ye Tian, was now a favorite in the eyes of the board of directors.

"Principal Wang, well done this time! Decisively calling the police and cooperating with official actions not only cleared out the black sheep but also taught the students a vivid lesson in the rule of law!"

At the board meeting, the chairman personally poured tea for Wang Jianguo.

"This is what should be done." Wang Jianguo straightened his back, his face glowing with health, as if he were ten years younger. "The school is a place for teaching and educating people; it must never be tainted by those messy social habits. Whether it's a King of Soldiers or a Dragon King, as long as they dare to act wildly in the school, I dare to call the police!"

On the playground, the students had put their neat school uniforms back on.

Although some people still discussed the "violent maniac" Defendant Ye Tian occasionally, the tone was no longer one of admiration, but of lingering fear and disdain.

Chu Yuxun, who had once almost "eloped to the ends of the earth" with Defendant Ye Tian, had cut her hair short and was sitting quietly in the classroom memorizing vocabulary. She threw all the diaries about the "domineering bodyguard" into the trash can.

Compared to the ethereal excitement, she now felt that being able to sit in a spacious and bright classroom to study, protected by laws and rules, was the greatest happiness.

Bureau of Anomalous Affairs, Special Action Team office.

Gu Changan leaned back in his office chair, holding a cup of freshly brewed premium Da Hong Pao tea.

The tea fragrance curled, dispelling the fatigue from days of running around.

Although this arrest didn't involve weapons of mass destruction, nor earth-shattering ability clashes, this sense of accomplishment from nipping the "poisonous weeds" in the bud and purifying the social atmosphere was far more satisfying than mere slaughter.

"Complete the mission." Gu Changan murmured in his heart.

[Ding!]

[Mission settlement complete.]

[Target character: Defendant Ye Tian (King of Soldiers return-type protagonist) has been eliminated.]

[Current social hazard rating: Cleared.]

[Congratulations to the host for receiving rewards:]

[1. Top-tier Combat Mastery: You now possess the Peak of combat techniques that a human body can achieve, including but not limited to unarmed killing, joint locks, and weapon combat. Note: This is pure technique, not containing any intelligence-lowering aura.]

[2. Great Master-level reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance technology: Any tracking, lurking, or camouflage methods are like child's play in your eyes.]

[3. Special title 'Campus Guardian' (Passive): When wearing this title, your deterrence within the school is increased by 100%, and your affinity towards minors is increased by 100%.]

A massive stream of information instantly flooded into Gu Changan's mind.

But this power was not violent; instead, it was like a clear stream, quickly undergoing Fusion with his muscle memory.

Gu Changan put down the teacup and clenched his fist.

His knuckles didn't make those exaggerated popping sounds, but he could clearly feel that every muscle and every fascia in his body was under extremely mysterious control.

As long as he wanted, the fragile plastic signature pen in his hand could instantly become a deadly Sharp Weapon.

"The King of Soldiers' abilities are indeed useful."

Gu Changan spun the signature pen casually, the pen moving so fast at his fingertips that it left only a blur. "Unfortunately, it was used on the wrong person and in the wrong place. Using the skills to protect the country for picking up girls and showing off is simply a waste of talent."

He stood up and walked to the window.

Outside the window was the bustling traffic of Yanjing City.

This city was still operating on its established track, in perfect order. This was the meaning of Gu Changan's existence, and the weight of this uniform.

Just as he was preparing to organize the case report for this operation.

"Buzz—Buzz—"

The fluorescent light overhead flickered without warning, emitting the noise of an electrical overload.

Immediately after, the computer screen on the desk jumped violently.

The originally displayed document interface instantly collapsed, turning into a chaotic mess of snow, just like an old television set that had lost its signal.

"Hmm?"

Gu Changan frowned slightly.

The Bureau of Anomalies' electrical System was independently powered, and the computer was connected to an internal encrypted network with national-level physical isolation and firewalls.

Ordinary circuit failures could never happen here.

Could it be Defendant Ye Tian's remnants?

No, a brute like Defendant Ye Tian who only knew how to use his fists couldn't possibly have such technical talent under him.

Before he could react, the snow on the computer screen suddenly stopped jumping.

The entire screen instantly went black.