Vol. 4 Ch. 1 Ep. 9: A Suspicious Shadow

Is that you, Sensei?

What an unexpected meeting! Hi, Sensei!

Yep! I'm patrolling the streets to protect the peace!

I'm patrolling the streets to protect the peace!

And, as an added bonus, checking out all of the street vendors here!

There's so many different snacks in this area! I recommend the butcher shop near the front over there. Their fried croquette is one of the best things I've...

O-Of course that's not why I'm patrolling this area! That would be shirking my duties. It just so happens that many troublemakers tend to hang out here after school!

Ahaha... Th-Thank you, Sensei.

But, Sensei. I heard you're taking over supervising the SRT students now.

Has there been any trouble in that department?

They could be threatening you for food as we speak!

Or have they forced you out of your living facilities and taken over in a rampage?!

Oh. I'm surprised to hear that.

Oh. I'm surprised to hear that.

Considering they're dangerous enough to point their guns at police officers, I was very concerned they would resist you at every opportunity, Sensei.

But of course, that's simply the limitless charisma of our Sensei. Not even those horrible students could do anything about it!

I can only hope to become an exemplary adult like yourself one day, Sensei.

You're so funny, Sensei! But if you do run into any problems, don't hesitate to ask Valkyrie Police School!

Valkyrie's students are standing by 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to ensure the safety of all our citizens!

We've also increased our patrols recently, considering all the atrocious rumors as of late.

Unfortunately. There's been an influx of armed homeless people terrorizing this area.

Based on their...appearance and incessant fighting over discarded boxed lunches, we've deduced these individuals must be homeless people without a permanent residence.

Apparently they're armed with heavy firearms, as well. That's why we've increased our patrols.

They even snuck into a guarded harbor and stole a load of waste material! They're incorrigible bad guys!

It is strange though. They're reported to be armed to the teeth, but only seem to be after trash. It's an enigma, but Valkyrie Police School is on the case!

What's wrong, Sensei? Did you think of something?

I see. Well, please do be sure to report any suspicious activity you see!

There seems to be no end to issues lately. We already have our hands full policing delinquent students with their personal firearms, and now there's a rogue, unknown group that's heavily-armed?

At this rate, I'm going to be wielding a peashooter against a flamethrower! Or worse!

Maybe this is my chance to make a supply request for the Public Safety Bureau students to have the latest firearms?

Haha, I guess I do. Our duties aren't even technically to fight crime head-on.

And seeing how there's barely enough budget for bullets these days, I can't be selfish.

I'll continue protecting the citizens and students of Kivotos, even if I have nothing left but my bare hands!

And I'm still looking forward to the possibility of being transferred to the Security Bureau as a reward for our recent achievements.

Then I would receive better firearms and, therefore, a better way to protect the peace!

Heehee! Sensei's encouragement always motivates me.

Now, if you'll excuse me. That street vendor is calling my name...

Oops! I mean, back to patrol!

Head back to Schale.

...

...Hey, you.

Are you Sensei?

I've got a bone to pick with you.

Will you come with me?

"This is...an anesthetic?!"