Just as they were done speaking, a figure suddenly walked through the door of the villa.

It was Qin Ye.

He had initially committed to a period of only four months, yet ended up taking an additional month and ten days. He couldn’t afford to disappoint the government of Martial City any longer. That said, he hadn’t had the time to contemplate how he was going to act in his newfound role as a Judge - to act all noble and distant, or to continue being warm to his loyal subjects.

It was an issue.

I should have addressed my mind to this before returning… Qin Ye sighed, deciding that the best way forward was to act as he had always acted in the past to these people. Thus, with an amiable smile, he looked up and nodded at them, “Sorry that I’ve kept you all waiting.”

The two investigators were filled with excitement. This was the first time that they had come this close to an Infernal Judge! It’s a Judge! A real-life, living and breathing Judge! And the youngest Judge-class expert in the history of Cathay to boot! These last few hours haven’t been spent in vain at all! It’s all worth it in the end!

Ah? Did Mr Qin’s lips move earlier? He seems to have said something?

Unfortunately, the howl of the wind was far too loud, and they weren’t able to make out what Qin Ye was saying… Holy crap! Lord Judge is speaking to us right now!

The two fanboys immediately snapped back to their senses, drew a deep breath and cupped their hands respectfully, “Not to worry, sir, these last few hours don’t count...