Chapter 700: Taking Full Control of X Bureau

The people at X Bureau were stunned for a moment, then erupted in chaos. “What does this mean? Investigate us? What crimes have we committed?” “Who are these people? Don't they know what X Bureau is?” “Look at their combat uniforms, I've never seen those before. Can someone tell me what's going on?" Linden had never seen Ruud's face before, but just from his demeanor, he guessed right away—this was the legendary General Praevion of their nation. However, he couldn't fathom why General Praevion would stage such a scene. After a brief silence, Linden stepped forward and saluted, "General Praevion!" Ruud's dark eyes swept over him, his voice deep, "You are the Chief of Ashbury Subdivision, Linden?" His pace was unhurried, yet Linden felt an unprecedented pressure. Unconsciously, his back was soaked with sweat. Suppressing the internal pressure, he responded, "Yes." General Ruud, a title personally bestowed by the nation's top leaders, answered to no department, only to the highest a