All Chapters of The System of Justice: Chapter 1
- Chapter 10
13 chapters
Chapter 1: The Price of Truth
Heavy rain lashed the city that night, as if the sky itself were trying to wash away the layers of sin clinging to its black asphalt.Inside Interrogation Room 4 at Police Headquarters, the atmosphere was the complete opposite. The air felt suffocating, thick with the stench of cheap tobacco mixed with the sharp bite of disinfectant.Arga Pratama stared at the dead cigarette butt resting on the scarred wooden table. Across from him sat a young man in his early twenties, lounging back in his chair with an air of casual arrogance—bordering on mockery.His name was Raka, the only son of a two-star general whose influence spread through the institution like the roots of an ancient tree. The young man had been involved in a hit-and-run while recklessly racing his car through the streets. One victim died on the spot. Another was left in critical condition.Instead of fear or remorse, Raka wore a faint smile—a smile that said he knew he was untouchable.“Arga, release him. Now.”The heavy vo
Chapter 2: Justice Behind Closed Doors
“C-can you… show me?” Arga asked quietly.[Activating Feature: Past Reconstruction Analysis.]Suddenly, Arga’s vision shifted. The hospital room faded away, and he found himself standing inside the cold server room of police headquarters.He saw Commissioner Hardi there with a technician. A cigar rested between Hardi’s fingers, his expression calm as he gave the order.“Delete everything. Make sure not a single fragment remains. The General doesn’t like dirt on his son’s shoes.”Arga clenched his fists until his nails dug into his palms. The anger that had briefly cooled now reignited—burning hotter than ever.“Bastard…”The scene vanished. Arga was back in his wife’s hospital room.This time, a flashing red warning appeared at the edge of his vision.[DANGER ALERT!][Two individuals with murderous intent were detected on the 4th-floor corridor.][Identities: Contract Cleaners (Freelance).][Objective: Eliminate Arga Pratama to bury the Raka case permanently.][Distance: 30 metres. Cl
Chapter 3: The Predator in the Dark
The car pulled up in front of a secret entrance to the Abyss. The system flashed a new alert:[Detection: 12 Armed Guards in the VIP Area.] [Suggestion: Use the passive skill 'Structural Weakness Analysis' to enter through the air ducts.]Arga gazed at the magnificent building before him. The Abyss was more than just a nightclub; it was a fortress for those who believed they were above the law. The heavy thumping of techno music vibrated through the asphalt, clashing with the occasional roar of thunder that split the sky."Walking through the front door is suicide," Arga muttered.Even with his confidence in his martial arts skills, facing twelve armed men in a confined space was not a smart move.[Passive Skill: Structural Weakness Analysis Activated.]Instantly, Arga’s vision shifted again. The concrete walls of the club seemed to turn transparent. He could see wiring paths, water pipes, and the zigzagging ventilation shafts in the ceiling. A neon green line lit up, showing the safe
Chapter 4: The Predator’s Shadow
Arga did not waste a single second. He grabbed Hardi’s phone from the floor to confirm one final detail.[System Command: Security Data Extraction in Progress... 100%][Data Successfully Stored in Virtual Evidence Vault.]"Smoke!" Arga muttered.Arga grabbed a remaining bottle of high-proof alcohol from the table, smashed it near the electrical wires exposed during the previous fight, and ignited it with Hardi’s fallen lighter.WHOOSH!A small flame licked the alcohol, creating a plume of smoke and triggering the room's sprinkler system. Water began to spray from the ceiling, adding to the chaos. Amidst the mist and smoke, Arga pulled the pin on a flashbang grenade belonging to an unconscious aide and tossed it toward the door.BANG!The deafening explosion coincided with the door being kicked open from the outside. A blinding white light neutralized the twelve newly arrived guards. In that split second, Arga leapt back onto the marble table and grabbed the edge of the ventilation ope
Chapter 5: The Nuclear Bomb
Pratama immediately reached for his desk drawer, attempting to grab a firearm. However, Arga no longer had any reason to hide. With one powerful jerk, he cast aside the velvet curtains and lunged like a black shadow.THUD!Arga’s right kick slammed the drawer shut before the prosecutor could reach inside, pinning Pratama’s fingers. The prosecutor let out a scream of agony. Before he could call for the guards, Arga had already grabbed him by the collar and slammed him against the bookshelf."Ugh!" Pratama groaned in pain. "Who are you, you intruder?!" he shouted, trying to summon his security.Arga pulled out a folding knife, pressing the tip against the skin of Pratama's neck. "Stop screaming!" Arga threatened. His face was covered by a mask, leaving Pratama unable to recognize him."Who are you?" Pratama asked, terrified, as beads of sweat rolled down his temples."None of your business. Now, open the safe!" Arga said with heavy emphasis."Never!" he refused defiantly.Arga smiled cy
Chapter 6: The Emergency Extraction
A few minutes later, Ghost sent another message.[Ghost: I see them through the hospital CCTV! Five men dressed as nurses looking suspicious! Arga, they’ve cut the cameras on the 4th floor! I’m trying to trigger the fire alarm to buy you some time!]"Activate aggressive driving mode!" Arga commanded the Black-Cab system.The black sedan roared to life, performing insane maneuvers through Jakarta's nighttime traffic. Arga pulled out the pistol he had seized from Pratama’s guards, checking the magazine with trembling hands."Sarah... hold on," he whispered.Arga opened his tactical bag and grabbed a small disc-shaped device given by the system as a previous mission reward.[Item Used: Signal Frequency Jammer.] [Function: Will disable all radio and mobile communications within a 20-meter radius. Useful for crippling the opposing team's coordination.]The car braked hard right in front of the hospital lobby. Before the door was even fully open, Arga leapt out. He sprinted through the lobb
Chapter 7: Sector 7
Arga gripped the steering wheel tight, his eyes darting between the rearview mirror and the road ahead, which was being lashed by heavy rain. The Black Cab sped along at high velocity yet remained remarkably stable, thanks to a navigation system that automatically sought routes hidden from both police surveillance and Anton’s henchmen."Our home isn't safe anymore, Sarah," Arga said, his voice heavy but steady, trying not to frighten his wife further. "The men from earlier... they were sent by General Anton. "The man who framed the case I was working on is General Anton."Sarah covered her mouth with her hand, her eyes wide with disbelief. "A general? But why would he want to kill us?""Because I hold evidence that could destroy him and his entire network. He wants to silence us forever." Arga glanced at her briefly, his gaze filled with a solemn promise. "I won't let that happen. I’m taking us to a place where they can’t find you."[Message from Ghost: Arga, I’ve cleared the route ah
Chapter 8: Absolute Justice
That afternoon, the television screen at the safe house displayed a satisfying sight: Raka was being dragged from a car in handcuffs, followed by a pale-faced General Anton, as well as Pratama and Hardi, who could only hang their heads to avoid the flash of reporters' cameras. They were all being taken in for intensive interrogation. Those once-arrogant faces had withered under the media spotlight and the roar of the angry mob shouting insults outside the gates."Now is the time, Uncle." Rio appeared from behind his wall of monitors, his voice low so as not to disturb Sarah. "Anton’s mansion is empty. The perimeter security is still there, but most of his personal bodyguards have been summoned as witnesses or are undergoing internal review."Arga nodded firmly. He kissed Sarah's forehead; she was beginning to look drowsy from the effects of her recovery medication. "I’ll be gone for a while, Sarah. There’s something I must finish so we can finally be at peace.""Stay safe, Arga," she
Chapter 9: The Body Whisperer
"Rio, did you receive a new mission from the system?" Arga asked via message. He glanced at Sarah, who was fast asleep in the passenger seat."Yes, Uncle. It's about Dr. Amelia. Are you going to take this mission and save her?" Rio asked from the other end."It turns out our missions are aligned again. Okay, I’ll accept. You can assist me, right?" Arga messaged back."Copy that."Arga switched off his phone screen with a swift motion. He stared at Sarah for a moment; her face looked peaceful, though the lines of exhaustion from the ordeals of the past two weeks were still visible. He didn't have the heart to wake her, but a life was currently at stake.[Ghost: Uncle, I’ve bypassed the deepest layers of the police database. Dr. Amelia isn't just any doctor. She's nicknamed 'The Body Whisperer' because of her uncanny forensic abilities. She can read corpses as if they were speaking to her."And that’s precisely why she’s a target," Arga muttered under his breath.[Ghost: Exactly. She wa
Chapter 10: Dead Zone
"Dammit! They’re going to level this place!" Arga shouted. "Rio! Find me another way out! I can’t head through the main entrance carrying a casualty!"[Ghost: Uncle, look up! There’s a large-diameter waste pipe on the ceiling to your right. I’ve hacked the pressure valve; it’s going to blow and open a path into the city’s drainage system. Move, now!]Arga hoisted Dr. Amelia with one arm while his other hand snatched her medical bag from a nearby table. Just as he lunged toward the pipe, the first explosion thundered from the floor above.BOOM!A massive tremor rocked the entire underground structure. Dust and debris rained from the ceiling as the roar of approaching explosions grew louder. Arga didn't have a second to hesitate."Hold on tight, Doctor!" Arga cried out, even though he knew she was unconscious.[System: Activating Pipe Pressure Compression in 3... 2... 1...]BOOM!The large pipe valve exploded from the steam pressure Rio had manipulated, creating a gaping hole that led d