Politics and Legislative Commissioner So what?!

Se Cai was still brooding from his dressing down but he knew he had to keep his eyes on the prize.

The commercial building was so big, he didnt believe it only had one entrance.

Unexpectedly, after he buttered up the building manager, he successfully got the manager to reveal to him the location of the buildings back stairwell!

The steel door creaked heavily as it opened into a gaping maw.

It was obvious that staircase didnt see regular use. The air inside was stale and it reeked of mildew.

It belied the commercial buildings long history. Even though the front was remodeled many times, the stairwell had been left to its own device and it showed.

This staircase is the buildings original fire escape. It led straight to level 33, the rooftop. Are you sure you want to do this? Theres 33 floors worth of climbing and many of the lights had fallen into disrepair. Its very easy to slip and fall. Why dont you wait here and Ill get you a flashlight

The manager said kindly, noting the camera equipment that was weighing Se Cai down.

Thank you but I need to go asap. Also, a kind reminder, blatant disregard of a buildings fire escape is a fineable offense

Se Cai admonished lightly to repay the managers kindness.

Oh. Theres no need to worry about that, our boss has some contacts over at the fire department. Weve never been fined

Then, could you help me take care of my tripod. Ill come back to get it later!

Before the manager could reply, Se Cai shoved the tripod into his hands and jogged up the stairs.

He knew it was going to be a long slog but since the front entrance was blocked by police, this was the only way available to reach the news.

To get this news, Se Cai had given it his all.

Unbeknownst to Se Cai, acquiring the Eye for News system had gradually changed him. He started to show true passion for his work, for the pursuit of truth!

F*ck, this place sure is dark. Thank god for my enhanced vision!

Se Cai observed after he had ran past several floors.

The manager was right, more than a few lights in the stairwell was broken. The whole place was shrouded in darkness.

It was then that Se Cai found out the system had also granted him night-vision. Then again, it was after all to be expected since it was a common feature in most cam-recorder.

However, able to see in the dark and able to climb up 33 floors were 2 distinct things.

Se Cais physical was considered fit since as a reporter, he had to spent most of the days running from one news source to the next.

Despite that, this wasnt easy for him either. After about 20 floors, the small camera around his neck started to feel like a dumbbell.

Damn, I might have overestimated myself

Se Cai remarked breathlessly as he slumped to the floor.

He sucked in a deep breath and picked himself up again. A mysterious force was pushing him forward, urging him to hold on.

Chances like this come once in a lifetime. I mustnt let this slip away!

This is all to revenge against the Blue Sky Rehab that wanted to take your hand. Se Cai, you have to keep going or that day will never come!

Stay focused For the sake of News Point!

Se Cai kept feeding himself encouragement. After an interminable time, finally he glimpsed a ray of light in the dark. It was the skylight! He had reached the 33rd level!

Before he could rejoice though, cruel reality hit Se Cai like a brick to the face.

The wisps of light that streamed down from the dusty skylight revealed a heavy lock that prevented Se Cais way forward.

F*ck me! Why that manager didnt mention theres still a locked door!

Se Cai swore as his blood boiled.

He calmed down enough to realize it was unrealistic to go back down for the keys then. He leaned into the wall and looked around.

His eyes eventually fell upon an air duct that was on the wall.

The air duct was about 10 meters off the ground and was wide enough for a grown man to fit through. With his enhanced hearing, Se Cai could pick up strands of rushed conversations coming from its other end. It should lead him directly to actual scene.

When God closes a door, he opens a window, well, an air duct.

Se Cai gathered himself and leaped to grab at its edge.

Thankfully, the air duct was of the older model that didnt have an operating fan or else Se Cai wouldnt have been able to get through.

A thick layer of dust covered every surface of the duct. Se Cai crawled purposefully through the darkness, staining his clothes and face along the way.

His determination though held firm. This was all for the news that he wanted!

I see it!

Se Cai yelped in delight when he saw the duct was reaching an end.

The other end of the duct was parallel to the rooftops floor. The aluminum covering had long since rusted away, leaving behind a huge hole. It had however provided Se Cai with the best vantage point to take in everything that was happening on the roof.

Se Cai cheered silently, the spot was 100 times better than he had expected. The jumper was literally 5 meters away from where he was, but thanks to the shadow inside the air duct, Se Cai was perfectly hidden from all prying eyes.

Phew, thank god all that effort wasnt wasted!

If the police had let him through, he wouldnt end up with such a valuable spot because there was no way police would allow him such close proximity to the jumper for fear of agitating him.

In other words, the rejection had accidentally led Se Cai to a better outcome!