216: Guard Division

Not long after, a series of neat and powerful footsteps approached from a distance.

A group of Guard Division soldiers, dressed in crisp uniforms and with serious expressions, entered the Hope Merchant Guild with synchronized steps.

Leading them was Aistan, the highest Commander of the Prague Galaxy's Guard Division.

He stood tall, his eyes revealing the unique steadfastness of a Soldier, but at this moment, there was a hint of caution subtly mixed in his gaze.

"Greetings, two Commanders!"

Aistan quickly walked up to Li Yang and Hill, clicked his heels together, raised his right fist, and introduced himself.

"I am Aistan, the highest Commander of the Prague Galaxy's Guard Division."

His voice was loud and clear, but his words carried a hint of prudence.

After all, he had heard that these two were Students undergoing advanced studies at the Imperial Supreme Military Academy.

Students who could enter such a top academy for advanced studies were generally at least of colonel rank military officer level, while he was merely a small Lieutenant.

The Prague Galaxy, in the end, was just a small Galaxy of modest size, only slightly larger than the Solar System.

Although it had been completely reformed by the Empire, due to its size and strategic position, the rank of its administrators would naturally not be too high.

After all, not every Galaxy could be as special as the Milky Way Galaxy, garrisoned by a Ninth-Rank Field Grade Officer.

"Aistan, is it?"

Li Yang's expression was calm; after sizing up Aistan, he spoke unhurriedly.

"We suspect that Speaker Qisai of the Prague Galaxy is involved in illegal and disorderly conduct, so we need you to immediately send people to apprehend him. Oh, and this person... Speaker Qisai's son, Qi Ba, should also be apprehended."

Li Yang's seemingly light words carried an undeniable authority in their tone.

However, Li Yang's words made Aistan's face show difficulty.

From an Imperial level, the Speaker of the Prague Galaxy was indeed his equal.

Although, according to Imperial legal procedures, he had the right to arrest the Speaker under specific circumstances, the prerequisite was conclusive evidence.

Now, merely based on a single word from this Commander, he truly had no sufficient reason to take direct control of the Speaker.

"My apologies, Commander..."

Aistan explained with an apologetic expression and sincere tone.

"According to our regulations, in the absence of definitive evidence, I indeed do not have the authority to directly arrest and control the Speaker. However, regarding Qi Ba here, I can take him into custody first."

With that, Aistan waved his hand behind him, and two Guard Division soldiers immediately understood, stepping forward with synchronized steps and quickly taking control of Qi Ba.

Qi Ba's face was pale, his eyes filled with terror, and before he could even react, he was seized by the Guard Division soldiers.

"Bastards! You dogs, my dad is the Speaker, you can't arrest me!"

Qi Ba, having regained his senses, roared like a mad beast, his face flushed red, and his eyes wide as if they would shoot fire.

He struggled desperately, trying to break free from the Guard Division soldiers' powerful, pincer-like hands, but it was all in vain; the two well-trained Soldiers held him firmly, allowing him no room for resistance, and directly escorted him out the door.

"Alright, if you don't have the authority, then this matter is settled for now. However, you should now go and inform Speaker Qisai to come over personally."

Li Yang's expression was calm, his gaze steady as he looked at Aistan, his tone unhurried, yet carrying an irresistible authority.

Hearing Li Yang's words, Aistan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, a heavy weight lifted from his heart.

He quickly raised his hand, skillfully operating the optical screen on his wrist, and swiftly contacted Speaker Qisai.

Meanwhile, Qi Sai, who was leisurely enjoying his free time at the Speaker's mansion, suddenly received Aistan's call request, and a look of surprise immediately appeared on his face.

He connected the communication with confusion, and before he could even open his mouth to ask, he heard Aistan's serious voice.

"What? My son was arrested by you?"

Qi Sai's eyes instantly widened, asking in disbelief.

His previously leisurely expression vanished, replaced by a face full of anxiety and anger.

"Not only that..."

Aistan deliberately lowered his voice, saying with a solemn tone.

"There are two Commanders here now, specifically asking for you to come over personally."

Aistan knew very well that he intentionally did not tell Qi Sai that Li Yang had originally also asked him to arrest him.

After all, if Speaker Qisai was indeed involved in illegal and disorderly conduct, once he learned this news, he might very well abandon his son for self-preservation and choose to flee.

If such a situation were to occur, he would be in deep trouble.

After all, successfully apprehending an Imperial Official involved in illegal and disorderly conduct versus letting an Imperial Official involved in illegal and disorderly conduct escape because of his own disclosure of information, the consequences between the two were simply worlds apart.

"Alright, I understand, I'll be there immediately."

Qi Sai was silent for a moment, suppressing the panic in his heart, trying to make his tone sound calmer, and then hastily ended the call.

After ending the call with Qi Sai, Aistan dared not delay for a moment, quickly turned around, jogged to Li Yang, and respectfully reported the situation.

"Commander, Speaker Qisai has been informed, he said he will be here immediately."

"Oh, you didn't tell him that I was going to arrest him, did you?"

Li Yang slightly narrowed his eyes, looking at Aistan with piercing gaze, as if wanting to see through his thoughts.

"Of course not, Commander, please rest assured."

Aistan quickly straightened his back, replied with a firm expression, his eyes revealing absolute loyalty and obedience... Not long after, a slightly hurried series of footsteps approached, and a corpulent man walked into everyone's sight with heavy steps.

He was dressed in an Imperial Official uniform, which was stretched tightly by his round figure, the buttons at the collar seeming as if they could pop open at any moment.

The man's face was full of displeasure, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Li Yang and Hill, his eyes filled with ill will.

"May I ask why you two have arrested my son?"

Qi Sai's tone was stiff, with a clear questioning accent.

"I shouldn't have offended you two, should I?"

He slightly tilted his head back, the jowls on his chin trembling slightly with his speech, giving off an arrogant impression.

"You didn't offend us..."

Li Yang's expression was stern, looking directly into Qi Sai's eyes without fear, saying each word distinctly.

"But what about your illegal and disorderly conduct?"

Hearing this, Qi Sai's face instantly changed dramatically, his originally ruddy complexion turning ashen white as paper in an instant.