Chaos Girl Rewrites the Script novel Chapter 696

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Public safety in Stormhollow was entirely the jurisdiction of the police department. This was a thinly veiled jab at his incompetence.

Caldwell braced himself. "As the victims involved, did either of you see who assaulted Princess Titania?"

Vivienne looked down, suddenly fascinated by her fingernails.

Bianca shook her head. "No. The power went out out of nowhere. It was pitch black. I even got stepped on a few times."

Vivienne's eyes lit up as if struck by a sudden revelation. She looked earnestly at Caldwell. "I've got it! Maybe she beat herself up? You know, pulling a stunt to frame us!"

"..." Caldwell let out a hollow, awkward chuckle.

Asking anything further would just make him look like an idiot. He quickly stood, exchanged a few polite pleasantries, and made his hasty exit. As he stepped out of the courtyard, he spotted three tall, imposing figures walking toward him.

It was the Ravenshire family's golden trio. Caldwell hurriedly bypassed The Colonnade to greet them.

Although his current rank was higher than theirs, as long as these young men graduated smoothly, they would be Athelvia's next generation of leaders within a decade. He needed to bow to these rising gods early.

"Chief Caldwell?" Alaric Ravenshire paused, glancing past The Portico toward the Main Hall.

Julian Ravenshire hadn't planned on acknowledging the man, but a thought crossed his mind. A mocking glint appeared in his eyes. "Minister Everhart must carry a lot of weight to make Chief Caldwell personally come door-to-door collecting evidence."

Hearing this, Caldwell knew the Ravenshire heirs had misunderstood. He quickly explained, "The club's security cameras failed, so the evidence of Princess Titania threatening someone with a firearm might be insufficient. I came today to see if the two young ladies of the Ravenshire family would be willing to testify in court."

"We appreciate your hard work, Chief Caldwell," Cyril Ravenshire interrupted, his voice smooth and mild. "I've already submitted Princess Titania's statement to the precinct. She has fully confessed to her transgressions last night. We'll leave the rest of the proceedings in the capable hands of you and your officers."