The law of the Chūshū Empire allowed the use of torture. This was a rule since ancient times. There were always people abroad who said that it was against human rights, but they were also doing it behind the scenes. The law did not allow it, so they were more diligent and dirty than anyone else.
Instead of using it in private, it was better to bring it to the surface. The scale and time of the punishment were set so that the prisoner would suffer enough pain to reveal the truth, but not too much harm. If there was still no useful information within the specified time, then the torture must be stopped and treatment must be carried out.
If the prisoner was later proven innocent, then compensation must be paid.
Most of the time, the prisoner would be intimidated into telling the truth as soon as he entered the room.
And the police did not like to use this method.
The money for compensation would be deducted from their salaries and bonuses.
After beating someone up and being proven innocent, they would have worked for half a year for nothing. No one was a fool.
The degree of deterrence was far greater than the degree of use, but it had always been criticized by foreigners for not having human rights.
However, what Zhao Tao had to face might be a little bit beyond the scope of the law.
He was definitely innocent, and he could ask for compensation when he got out.
But as a field agent of the 404 Office, it was a little difficult to get up.
"Everyone says that the Imperial Public Security has a way, but it turns out to be this.
What era is it that they still use torture to extort confessions? Is there anything more high-tech, like a brain reader or hypnosis device … "Zhao Tao knew that even if that thing was used on his head, it would probably be useless.
He had been subconsciously trained.
Despite his stubbornness, when the room door closed, and Zhao Tao's casual jeans were pulled down, his buttocks and the bottom of his thighs touched the cold metal chair, he roughly knew what the woman was going to do.
"If I knew I would use seduction, I wouldn't have gone through so much trouble.
Come on, come on, I'll tell you everything after seducing you. "Zhao Tao laughed, holding his breath as he prepared to resist a few more blows.
Officer Song did not show her emotions. She took out a pair of stainless steel sawtooth handcuffs that had long been obsolete, and there was a keyhole on it.
This pair of handcuffs was passed down to her by her grandfather. Although the current police force stipulated that old-fashioned handcuffs were not to be used, as the security was too poor, she had always kept them by her side. As for their uses … they were quite versatile, such as now.
She put the handcuffs on her right hand and moved her shoulders while walking towards Zhao Tao.
The light in the room was near the door. Zhao Tao looked at Officer Song against the light. He couldn't see clearly and couldn't open his eyes. All he saw was Officer Song's right hand suddenly falling from the air, and the outer shell of the metal handcuff smashed hard on Zhao Tao's face. Zhao Tao staggered, and if the chair wasn't fixed to the spot, he would have been knocked to the ground.
Zhao Tao felt a salty and fishy taste in his mouth. He spat out a mouthful of saliva, which fell to the ground and was covered in bloody foam. A few of the teeth on his left cheek were loosened.
He refrained from making a sound. Just as he was about to catch his breath, his lower abdomen suffered another heavy blow!
Before he could catch his breath, he opened his mouth and started to retch. The intense pain tore his heart and lungs apart.
However, compared to being arrested during a mission in the intelligence department, and the training in the 404 Office, this was nothing.
"This little girl looks thin, but she's quite strong." Zhao Tao panted heavily. The temperature in the room wasn't high, but he was already sweating profusely from the pain.
This Officer Song seemed to have been angered by Zhao Tao. After entering the small dark room, he didn't say anything and just threw two punches. Each punch was accompanied by a gust of wind, and each punch penetrated into the flesh. He was very merciless.
A normal person would have fainted after being hit twice, but this person was still shouting and screaming?
Officer Song was sure that Zhao Tao must have received special training!
"The next time will be your lifeblood."
Officer Song kept rubbing Zhao Tao's crotch with the handcuffs. For a man, this part didn't need to be as forceful to cause fatal damage.
That kind of pain should be understood by those who had experienced it.
Usually, if one accidentally bumped or squeezed, it would be painful for a long time, let alone torture.
Zhao Tao just shook his head and didn't say anything.
In this line of work, one had to accept their fate. They had to endure everything except for being a traitor and leaking secrets!
"If I break it, you won't be able to have a son!"
Officer Song was so angry that she laughed. "Let's see how long you can hold on!"
She was sure that Zhao Tao was a spy from another country, so there was no need to be lenient when dealing with an enemy. If he was from the same country, it wouldn't be so serious!
She raised her right hand and was about to slam it down. Just as she was about to slam it down, the door opened with a bang!
Zhao Tao immediately heaved a sigh of relief. Finally, someone had come to rescue him.
"Song Qiao!
Put down the handcuffs! "
The middle-aged man at the door had a strong physique. He was wearing the same uniform as Officer Song. His face was full of wrinkles, and a pair of glasses couldn't make him look like a scholar.
Zhao Tao could tell at a glance that this man had come from the battlefield. He still had a murderous aura.
There was always a feeling of mutual appreciation.
Looking at the flower on the middle-aged man's shoulder, she knew that he should be Song Qiao's immediate superior.
Song Qiao was a little confused. She glanced at the subordinate who was in charge of guarding the door just now, and the subordinate who was hiding behind the middle-aged man showed a helpless expression.
No one could stop the Bureau Chief when he came.
"Bureau Chief Zhao … Why are you here?"
Song Qiao squeezed out an ugly smile. The handcuffs in her hands unconsciously fell from the air and hid behind her. She felt a little awkward.
"There's definitely something wrong with this person. He could be an enemy spy, so …" Before Song Qiao could finish, Bureau Chief Zhao took out a notice and handed it to her.
Song Qiao took the notice and looked at the confidential information on the top right corner.
The red words were very eye-catching: "Absolutely confidential. Access only."
These eight words were divided into two lines. They were very eye-catching, and everyone knew them.
This represented the highest level of confidentiality in the entire Chūshū Empire.
It meant that there was only one copy of this document. There was no backup, and it was only a paper file. No electronic files or procedures were kept. Only authorized personnel were allowed to view it. Any form of copying or taking photos was not allowed. Otherwise, if discovered, regardless of whether it was intentional or not, it would be treated as an act of espionage.
She gulped. There were only four lines on the paper.
"Imperial City Public Security Bureau:
Zhao Tao's situation is special. It involves the national security and confidential affairs of the Chūshū Empire. Our department will temporarily take over. The relevant responsible departments and the relevant leaders of the Public Security Bureau of the Chūshū Empire have been notified. Please comply with the notification.
Central Continent Imperial People's Army General Staff Headquarters
404 Office. "
The red stamp was stamped on the signature. There wasn't even a formal time!
It was just a few lines, and they actually used the highest level of confidentiality in the entire Empire. Wasn't the 404 Office a little too much?
What kind of organization was this?
This wasn't the first time Song Qiao saw a document from the military.
Song Qiao turned her head and glanced at Zhao Tao who was still tied to the chair. She frowned. She had heard of the 404 Office, but she only knew that it was a special department of the military. She wasn't sure what it did specifically.
However, Zhao Tao was actually going to be handed over to the Imperial People's Army General Staff Headquarters. It seemed that he was carrying a lot of responsibility.
"Untie his legs, put on his pants, and remove the electromagnetic handcuffs. Take him out." Song Qiao finally relented.
Bureau Chief Zhao came with a notice. Since he was here, then Song Qiao definitely didn't have any jurisdiction over him. Even if he didn't say anything, he had to be released.
"My coat, pistol, ID, and the pile of spare parts. I want to take them away too." Zhao Tao touched his wrist.
The electromagnetic handcuffs would release a strong electric current when the prisoner struggled violently. If it didn't kill the prisoner, it would immediately incapacitate the prisoner. Zhao Tao had a way to get rid of the handcuffs, but he still cooperated with the investigation. His face and stomach were hit twice. It hurt a little, but it was still okay.
This was the rule of the 404 Office. Once exposed or arrested, all the personal belongings that might carry communication information could not be exposed unless they were completely destroyed.
Although the communicator and earpiece could not be found, only a pile of debris was left. With Zhao Tao's personality, he didn't let his guard down. He must return it to the technical department of the 404 Office and destroy it completely.
"I will pass the relevant physical evidence to …" Song Qiao didn't expect Zhao Tao to be arrogant enough to make such a request. He even wanted the pistol?
"Give it all to him.
The people from the 404 Office are waiting in the lounge. He said that this person has full civil rights. "
Bureau Chief Zhao interrupted Song Qiao again. Immediately, someone took all of Zhao Tao's belongings and handed them back with both hands.