Chapter 1042

This intersection typically never had traffic officers, relying solely on traffic lights. Yet, five officers were stationed there that day, with one in the middle making standard traffic signals while four others stood at each corner of the intersection. Not only that but four volunteers in red vests and caps stood at each corner, waving small red flags. At this hour, there were not even any pedestrians around, making the volunteers' presence completely unnecessary. From his experience, volunteers were only deployed during official inspections or morning rush hour at crucial intersections. Something felt off about the whole situation, and Matthew could not help but wonder what was happening in Lambda City. While lost in thought, the light turned green. He pressed the gas pedal and continued driving. Later, he noticed every subsequent intersection had the same setup of officers and volunteers. The unusual situation made him increasingly sure that something major was happening in