The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress - Chapter 607

Chapter 607: Chapter 607 How The Police Will Take The Incident
The police captain, initially startled by Dave’s words, quickly regained his composure.

As his gaze returned to Dave, a flash of recognition flickered in his eyes. Dave was no ordinary individual—his youth and remarkable competency had made him an international figure.

Known across the globe for his appearances in high-profile interviews and diplomatic settings, he had become a familiar face to people in almost every country. It was only natural that the captain, too, recognized him instantly.

Dave didn’t hesitate. Instead, he stepped closer to the police captain, his voice steady and confident.

“We were on our way to an event when this man approached us and attempted to splash my girlfriend with sulfuric acid. In response, we only defended ourselves to prevent him from hurting anyone.”

“I believe that qualifies as self-defense. Everything I’ve said is true, and I have both evidence and witnesses to back it up.” Dave then gestured toward the camera in his hand, still live-streaming, and motioned to the fans gathered around them, who were now in a state of stunned silence.

It was only after hearing Dave’s clear and concise explanation that many of the frightened fans began to relax, though their unease lingered.

“Y-yes, Officer, that’s exactly right!”

As soon as one fan spoke up, others found their voices and began to speak out more boldly, especially those who had been closest to the incident.

“That’s true, Officer! We were almost splashed by him too! What happened to him is just karma for trying to harm others. I feel no sympathy for him!”

“Exactly! Imagine if he had succeeded and hurt our idol—think of the damage he could’ve caused to our national treasure!”

The mood began to shift, with more fans adding their voices, each one reinforcing Dave’s side of the story.

‘National treasure?’ the police captain thought, his gaze scanning the surroundings as his subordinates moved in.

The medics were already placing the man on a stretcher, and the officers were quickly putting the suspect in handcuffs.

The police had encountered similar events before, so they wasted no time. As soon as they understood what had happened, they moved swiftly to secure the assailant.

A few officers accompanied the ambulance to ensure the suspect wouldn’t escape, while the rest, including the captain, remained on-site to investigate further.

“What do you mean, ‘national treasure’?” One of the officers, holding onto his vest, stepped closer in confusion.

He observed the crowd, noting that most of the people gathered were foreigners, with a few locals scattered among them.

The atmosphere felt familiar—this sort of event was common at the airport when a well-known celebrity arrived or returned to the country.

From the fans’ excitement and the way they reacted to Leo and the others, the officer assumed they were members of an idol group or international actors.

However, hearing the fans refer to someone as a “national treasure” caught the police by surprise.

One of the most outspoken local fans stepped forward to explain. “Señor oficial, vinimos aquí para darle la bienvenida a nuestro ídolo, Phantom,” he said in Spanish to English “Mr. Officer, we came here to welcome our idol, Phantom,” then pointed toward Hera, who was surrounded by a group of tall, strong-looking men.

It wasn’t until someone pointed at her that the police officer noticed Hera, almost hidden by the imposing figures around her.

She resembled a fluffy cat cradled in Leo’s arm, looking both small and unassuming amidst the protective circle of bodyguards.

“¿Ella? ¿Fantasma? ¿La corredora?” In Spanish to English “She? Phantom? The racer?!” one of the officers, clearly familiar with Phantom, asked skeptically, raising an eyebrow and pointing at Hera.

The local fan nodded, confirming the officer’s confusion.

They had been speaking in Spanish up until this point because, in the midst of the chaos, everyone had been speaking so rapidly in English that not all of the officers had fully understood the situation.

However, when the locals started explaining the entire scenario in Spanish, the police began to piece everything together.

It wasn’t that Dave needed an interpreter—he was fluent in several languages, Spanish being one of them, and as a diplomat, language was one of his strengths.

He took over from there, explaining the events and clarifying what they had come to do.

Once the officers understood, they invited everyone to the station to give their testimonies, which made the fans uneasy. They began to worry that Hera would be late for her race.

Dave, understanding the gravity of the situation, calmly addressed the police captain. “Captain, how about we send one of our bodyguards to the station to give a statement? They were all present and witnessed what happened.”

“You can interview them as much as you’d like. However, we’re on a tight schedule and can’t come to the station ourselves—we have only about an hour to prepare for the race.”

He subtly glanced toward Hera, signaling that she was the victim of the assault.

His expression conveyed the urgency: while they needed to resolve the situation, she had a critical event ahead, and their priority was to ensure she wasn’t delayed.

The Captain paused, considering the situation carefully. His gaze shifted to Hera, whose pale, fragile appearance seemed to convey the weight of the trauma she had just endured.

The sight of her made even the Captain feel a pang of sympathy—she looked every bit the victim of a harrowing ordeal.

The Captain’s instincts kicked in, and he felt inclined to show leniency.

Moreover, Dave’s frequent visits to the country and his established relationships with local politicians made it easier for the Captain to find a way to resolve this situation smoothly.

He knew that, even if he let this slip a little, his superiors—especially the Chief of Police—would turn a blind eye.

After all, it was hard to fault someone who was acting both reasonably and humbly in such circumstances.

After a brief internal pause, the police Captain nodded at Dave. He understood the gravity of the situation, especially with the close call involving their country’s VIP guest.

If anything had gone wrong, it could have sparked political fallout and raised serious questions about negligence.

To avoid this, he quickly made an offer, wanting to alleviate his own growing concerns.

“Sir,” the Captain began, his voice steady yet with a hint of urgency, “why don’t we assist in getting you to the venue instead? It would help ease our minds, knowing that no one could pull something like this off under our watch.”

Though the Captain was offering assistance, there was a subtle tension in his words. He wasn’t entirely sure how Dave would respond.

There was the lingering concern that, with his position and influence, Dave could use this incident as leverage against them later, especially after openly acknowledging that the woman they were protecting was his girlfriend.

To the Captain’s surprise, Dave didn’t hesitate for a second. Without a hint of doubt, he nodded in agreement. “With your help, we can rest easy knowing our precious girl will be safe.”

He placed a reassuring hand on the Captain’s shoulder, giving it a firm pat. Dave wasn’t entirely sure who the attacker was, but he knew this situation was far from simple.

It could have been a personal threat directed at him, targeting those closest to him—like Hera—especially considering how openly he had shown his feelings for her.

The politicians and key figures already knew about their relationship.

It could also be tied to his friend’s business rivals, or worse, someone who specifically aimed to harm Hera.

Disfiguring her was a cruel and calculated move, signaling that the person behind this intended to destroy not just her career in the entertainment industry, but her future entirely.

And what better place to strike than on international soil?

On foreign ground, Dave and his group wouldn’t wield the same influence and power, making it far easier for the perpetrator to erase any traces and avoid being caught.

The person behind this wasn’t just ruthless, but utterly without any moral boundary, and that angered Dave, Leo, Luke, and Xavier even more.

The cruelty of targeting someone like Hera, with such malicious intent, only fueled their determination.

That’s why no one challenged Dave’s decision to be escorted by the police convoy to the venue.

They all agreed—Hera’s safety was their top priority. They needed to ensure she was protected from further harm until they could uncover the mastermind behind this scheme and put an end to it once and for all.

Instead of Dave, Leo, Xavier, and Luke using their influence to intimidate the local police and their people, it would be more effective to approach the situation with respect and cooperation.

Being cordial and understanding would encourage the police to assist more readily with the investigation, whereas antagonizing them could backfire, making it harder to secure their help when it was most needed.

Sure enough, when Dave and the others stepped back to allow the local police and the people behind them a way to maintain their dignity in front of the international stage and their people, the local authorities appreciated their consideration.

As a result, they treated Hera’s group with the utmost respect and ensured their safety, recognizing their professionalism and the care shown in handling the situation.