2025-04-02 22:54:15Throwing the police station into chaos gave Luke Sullivan immense satisfaction, but the confusion in his mind didn't stop.
He wasn't sure how he had crossed over into such a normal world. Not only that, what happened to the former Luke whose body he had taken? In this situation, was it possession or reincarnation?
The new memories told him that the Luke Sullivan of this world had the same birthday as him, was born in a small town, had elderly parents, and came from humble beginnings.
They had the same starting point, but as they grew up, they walked two completely different paths in life.
One chose to fight and die in the streets, becoming a gang enforcer; the other excelled in school and graduated from New York University, becoming a respected member of society, and then a police officer.
The irony wasn't lost on him. Before, he was always running from the cops, but now his role had completely reversed. Now he was a cop himself.
"Don't tell me. I'll have to chase down other gangsters with a badge now?" Thinking ahead, he couldn't help but contemplate his future. Now that he had crossed over, what was he supposed to do? Should he quit the force and go back to his old life? Or keep the job, and have a steady paycheck?
After thinking it through, he came to a brilliant decision, "To hell with it all, first things first, let's celebrate this successful crossover by living it up!"
Before his execution, he had spent two whole years in prison. It had been forever since he had lived freely. He wasn't particularly hungry, but there were other desires he needed to satisfy.
So, he hailed a cab, planning to paint the town red. Take care of his urges first; other problems could wait.
The car engine hummed to life, he spotted a pack of cigarettes next to the driver, and took one without asking, placing it between his lips.
The driver was pretty cool about it, even offering his lighter.
He flicked the lighter and lit up. But after just one drag, he started coughing violently like he was choking.
It felt like his lungs were trying to escape, the sensation was incredibly unpleasant.
"Damn!" he cursed to himself. Could it be that the Luke Sullivan of this world had never even smoked before?
Just as he finished that thought, he felt a strange sensation in his mind, followed by a clear, androgynous voice speaking suddenly, "Crime System successfully engaged, randomizing."
"What the hell was that?" He turned to the cab driver, but his blank expression told him he hadn't heard anything.
He suddenly realized only he could hear the voice.
"Enhance your new destiny. You are blessed. Good fortune will come. Take it easy."
The words came quickly and stopped within seconds, returning to silence.
He sat there stunned, unable to remember a single word clearly. "What the hell was that?"
Why were there voices in his head?
'Am I losing it? Wait!' Suddenly, he remembered the first few words, "Crime System!"
"Crime System?! Oh!" He finally remembered where he'd seen this before - in all those reincarnation stories he'd read, there was always some magical system that appeared. With this system, advancement and solving crimes would be a piece of cake!
'Holy... Yes!' He had obtained the Crime Detection System? "But... this Crime Detection System... what exactly does it do?"
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Luke found himself in a bewildering situation. His mind raced, searching for some kind of introduction to this so-called Crime System, but there was nothing. Even the strange voice that had spoken to him moments ago had vanished from his memory.Frustrated, he slapped his head repeatedly, hoping for something to change. "What the hell is this!" he exclaimed.The voice had spoken too quickly for him to catch everything, but he remembered a few words related to the lottery. He wondered if this Crime System was just some kind of lottery system. Had he won the jackpot, or was it the complete opposite?Luke couldn't help feeling disappointed. Even if he had won some sort of system, it was probably the easiest one to win in history.Attempting to smoke, he realized his cigarette had gone out during his violent coughing fit earlier. With a heavy sigh, he delved back into his memories, discovering that the Luke Sullivan of this world was in dire financial straits – living in the police barrac
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Luke Sullivan looked at the woman contemplatively as she smiled and hiccuped, "Sorry handsome, your pick-up line was wasted! Haha, I'm not just some pure and pretty face. I'm not here for a date!"Oh...As soon as she opened her mouth, Luke understood. This woman wasn't some innocent drunk girl – she was here for business.Originally, he was just here to pick up a pretty girl, with no intention to pay for it.Luke thought about changing his target, but felt somewhat bitter. Firstly, she simply stood out too much; no other girls could match her looks. Secondly, everyone else was already paired up, making it hard to engage other women in conversation.Ah!Luke made his decision – as long as it felt good, what's some money! He'd consider it a celebration for successfully crossing over!So, he sat right beside her, continuing the conversation. "Hey beautiful, so those feelings of yours, how much are they?""Ha!" She laughed coldly, readily putting up three fingers, "True love? Priceless.
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Luke Sullivan heard the word "reward money" and recalled the investigation unit's rule. Officers who caught criminals would be awarded prize money based on the situation, which would also be recorded in their records, helping with promotions or exams later on.'There's money to be made catching criminals? Good! Good!' The side of Luke's mouth tilted up, and he threw a glance at Vincent. Vincent was unhappy to begin with. Seeing Luke taunt him, he crossed his arms, no longer speaking."The culprit's baton was modified by himself. The voltage goes up to 30,000 volts which can instantly knock a person out!" Detective Priscillia continued, "The culprit's name is unknown. We only know that he is a high school student, but he could've dropped out. Due to the injury, the culprit is currently in the emergency room while under surveillance, and currently cannot be questioned. Mr. Sullivan, your attack was a little too strong!""What? Too strong? You've already said it! A 30,000 volt. How could
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Luke's mind reeled. "Wow... No way?" This had to be the second biggest coincidence in the world. He had just quarreled with the owner of Dalton Fruit Company, and now he'd caught his daughter red-handed in illegal activities. Surely, this couldn't be a mere chance!He couldn't help but attribute this to the Crime System. It had to be involved somehow."Mr. Policeman, sir?" The girl's voice snapped Luke back to reality. She stood obediently before him, too scared to run. "Please, can you let me go? The money... I mean, the stolen fee... I don't want it anymore!"An idea suddenly struck Luke. He hastily returned the envelope to her. "What do you mean you don't want it? Here, take it! It's fine, we're all friends here. No problem at all!""Oh... you..." The girl was shocked. "You know my dad?""Mm... you see," Luke thought quickly, changing tack. "I... I just rented your house! Now that I understand your situation, if it's to save your mother, I can turn a blind edge! Don't worry, carry
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"Thought you could outrun me?" Luke Sullivan growled, adding a firm slap before collapsing beside the thief, his muscles screaming from the wild ride. The horse, finally calm, stood watching them with what looked like amusement.With the thief subdued and the chaos settling, Luke sat there catching his breath, wondering how he'd ended up in this crazy situation—all because of a woman named Angela Grant.The precinct was absolute bedlam. Street vendors from the alley packed the place, demanding compensation for their destroyed merchandise. The horse stood proudly outside, while inside, Luke found himself surrounded by the thief, Bella Lane, Angela—the purse owner—and a growing crowd of angry citizens. The desk sergeants were struggling to maintain order as complaints filled the air like a swarm of angry hornets.Luke's mind kept drifting between worry about the impending disciplinary action and thoughts of Angela. The moment he entered the station, he couldn't take his eyes off her. Wh
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Then it hit him. "That's it! Finally! Hahaha..." Luke Sullivan shouted, his mind racing with new insights into the case.He was in an unusually good mood as he squeezed onto the packed city bus with Bella Lane. They'd been assigned to the same unit in Special Crimes, which was seriously short-handed due to the Maimed Case investigation. Though she was technically support staff, Bella Lane seemed thrilled to be partnered with him - her not-so-secret crush. Meanwhile, Luke was practically bouncing off the walls, humming and chattering away, momentarily forgetting about his bet with Vincent Parker.That morning, he'd managed to restart his Crime System. Before even hitting the bathroom, he'd lit up a cigarette, only to start coughing violently on the first drag. That's when he heard it: "Crime System engaged. Welcome. Enhance your destiny."He'd scrambled to write down what he could remember in his pocket notebook, managing only fragments like 'land' and 'water'. Though he couldn't fully
