Itâs almost a rule of thumb that thereâs something off about the cubicles in the ladiesâ room, especially in an eerie atmosphere like this-strange occurrences seem more likely. Of course, by strange, it usually means an ambush⦠But for someone to knowingly open that door, aware of the danger, the thrill and terror are no different from scratching a lottery ticket. The difference being, the former bets with their lifeâ¦
This secretary clearly has the heart of a gambler. Not only did she not show a hint of fear, but she also seemed more excited. As she approached the door with a peculiar smile, she suddenly lifted her long leg and kicked it with lightning speed.
A short, muffled thud, an efficient method of destructionâ¦the power of stilettos, truly terrifying!
But unfortunately, the stall was emptyâ¦
The secretary felt a bit disappointed: âNo opening-kill scenario?ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
The dramatic pose she had prepared, rendered useless!
âHey, although I have no clue what youâre up to, we can always talk face-to-face, right? Or did you separate us just to take me out? Haha, thatâs some confidence, but do you really have the strength for it? You were originally sent by Falcon, you should know the difference between us. If I were you, I wouldnât make such suicidal moves.â The secretary said with a playful laugh as she continued to kick the doors. Her actions undoubtedly put pressure on any hidden adversary, but inwardly, she marveled at their stealth.
Despite her sharp instincts, she hadnât sensed their presence⦠If it werenât for her caution and prudence, she might have been ambushed. The shadow in the Mirror still sent shivers down her spineâ¦
âIs it here? Boom!â
Another thud resounded as the last stall door was broken open.
âWhere are you?â The secretaryâs eyes widened, staring into the empty cubicle.
Frowning, she pondered for a moment and then turned her gaze toward the main door.
âCould it be that momentâ¦â She thought for a bit before clenching her fist, âDamn, you dare to trick me!â
The restroom was only so large; opening the toilet wouldnât magically reveal a gateway to another dimension. After ruling out all improbable speculations, what remained, however reluctant she was to admit, had to be the truth⦠âThat shadow was probably just a decoy to distract me. I just donât know how he did itâ¦â The secretary looked up at the Ceiling but found nothing besides a vent only large enough for an Arm.
âWithout knowing what method he used, I canât deduce what his Superpower might be⦠But the question now is, why is he doing this? Simply drawing attention doesnât hold much significance⦠Wait!â The secretary suddenly realized a critical issue!
She had completely lost track of Qi Tianyiâs whereabouts. Whatâs more, Qi Tianyiâs Communicator was also out of reach⦠Presumably, their opponent wouldnât have let Qi Tianyi pass through areas with surveillance cameras. Even with the advantage of her position, she couldnât locate them quickly. And causing a scene here⦠this is the Second Camp, how could she?
âIf I were him, where would I lure someone as powerful as Qi Tianyi?â The secretary pondered for just a couple of seconds before she couldnât help but kick the restroom door again, and as she did, her shadow in the Mirror started to stretch taller and longerâ¦
âSo this is the battlefield youâve chosen for yourself?â Qi Tianyi thought wryly as he pushed open the Rooftop door.
Since the mention of the Rooftop, Qi Tianyi never thought that this was genuinely the plan⦠What was this, underestimating him? There were hardly any obstructions on the Rooftop; everything was in plain view! As for the Falcon Members dispatched here, he hadnât considered any of them stronger than himself⦠Of course, this was a pure misconception on his part⦠and the same applied to the secretary.
Who says being on the sidelines is without advantage? This captain, having coasted for so long, probably never imagined heâd have a day to bluff the chief captainâ¦
âHere I am. Where are you?â Qi Tianyi asked impatiently.
âRight behind you,â the voice replied.
âHmm?â Qi Tianyi immediately turned his head.
Not far behind him, a man dressed in a Falcon uniform was leaning casually against a water tank, staring at him. The man appeared quite ordinary, but the fact that he could get so close without being detected was enough to catch Qi Tianyiâs attention. His gaze soon shifted to the manâs shoulder, and then he frowned: âAre you saying the person providing the Intelligence is you? Just a captain, with your statusâ¦â Qi Tianyi was clearly suspicious, even questioning how Ling Mo came by his Communicator. Nonetheless, this seemingly unremarkable yet audacious individual quickly dispelled any lingering sense of underestimation in Qi Tianyi.
âThatâs none of your business. Letâs make a deal.â Ling Mo said, clenching his fist.
Qi Tianyi was taken aback, then couldnât help but laugh: âItâs been a while since anyone tried to trick me like this. Youâve got some nerveâ¦â
âMake it quick, I canât handle both of you at once right now.â Ling Mo flicked his wrist, and a dagger slipped into his hand.
âYouâre too direct⦠Wait, you tricked me out of my weapon, and yet you pull out a knife yourself!â Qi Tianyi was speechless. He had figured it out-either this person had no Intelligence to offer or had no intention of sharing it. For some reason, Qi Tianyi suspected the latter was more likely.
He had no prior dealings with this captain and knew little about him. However, from all the moves the man made tonight, it was clear he was someone who planned carefully before acting⦠Such individuals rarely acted recklessly, so this encounter might merely be a test.
Just as Qi Tianyi reached this conclusion, he suddenly realized⦠Ling Mo was gone!
The entire Rooftop was empty, seemingly leaving Qi Tianyi as the only person standing there.
âImpossibleâ¦â Qi Tianyi quickly darted to the wall behind him. Just as he was about to lean against it, a slight smile crept onto his lips. Turning swiftly, he threw a powerful punch at the wall.
As his fist connected, a foot suddenly emerged from thin air, colliding heavily with his punch.
Bang!
A dull thud echoed, and Qi Tianyiâs expression changed as he stumbled back several steps. Regaining his balance, he licked his lips with a hint of excitement in his eyes, which reddened slightly. âAgain!â he shouted, barely hiding his enthusiasm despite nearly being ambushed.
His speed abruptly increased to a new level; he was now almost invisible except for a faint afterimage.
âDamn, the captain of the Destruction squad is truly something else! That incredible speed-it took all my potential to achieve something similar! He must be an Enhancement ability user⦠And heâs pushing himself beyond his limits now!â Ling Mo thought rapidly while running. He had initially believed his speed would give him an edge over Qi Tianyi, but now it was clear that a makeshift approach had its limits. Even so, when it comes to endurance, Zombies would never fall behind!
A fierce yet peculiar battle erupted on the Rooftop. Apart from the clouds of dust occasionally bursting into the air, there were hardly any signs of life⦠The sporadic exchange of banter made it clear, though, that the place was indeed occupied.
âDidnât expect to have such talents under me! Good, good!â Qi Tianyi briefly revealed himself, then burst into laughter amidst Ling Moâs ensuing attack. With one in pursuit and the other in flight, they kicked up more clouds of dust.
However, as they continued clashing, Qi Tianyi suddenly sensed something unusual.
Wasnât the opponent getting tired?
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