chsdbacks Chapter 23 Shocking Scandal
Chapter 23 Shocking Scandal
"How could she not be arrogant? She's the daughter of the president of JACES, Asia's largest police equipment company, and a counselor in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division, Ryoko Yakushiji." Mika paused, then added, "She's also Chief Tachibana's archenemy, an extremely obsessive woman."
"She suddenly came and ordered Sharon's execution; she must have some unknown purpose." Mika's expression was grave. "I can guess what Chief Tachibana is thinking. Luo Tian, if possible, go and help Sharon escape. She must be hiding a secret, a secret that made Yakushiji Ryoko go so far as to personally come and silence her."
"Of course, this is just my suggestion. Judging from her attitude towards you just now, you must be quite unhappy with her as well."
Luo Tian was taken aback by what he heard, not expecting Mika to say that.
He smiled and said calmly, "You guessed right, the way she talked really made me uncomfortable."
The fortune teller in my hometown said that I was born with a personality that responds better to gentle persuasion than force.
On the other side, inside the apartment building.
Hearing Yakushiji Ryoko's arrogant and cold tone on the communicator, Tachibana Kirika's lips curled into a strange smile, but her eyes were as cold as ice: "So it was you, Ryoko."
"You suddenly intervened and ordered the sniping. It seems you received some major information, right? Like JACES colluding with the Demon Hunters, or having dealings with the people at Truth Astronomy? If this kind of news gets out, it will be a huge scandal."
Ryoko Yakushiji responded coldly from the other end of the communication: "Inspector Tachibana, unless there is a special mission, please have your subordinates cooperate with the special operations team."
The behavior of a lower-ranking police inspector giving orders to a higher-ranking police superintendent, which is a reversal of priorities, seems perfectly natural when it comes to Ryoko Yakushiji.
Because she was a key figure in the Yakushiji family, Tachibana Kirika dared not provoke a conflict between the two major groups and could only outwardly comply.
"Inspector Yakushiji, I appreciate that you informed me, but I don't like your current attitude." Tachibana Kiri turned and walked out of the building, saying as she went, "Also, I'm sorry, SDS items have strict usage time limits, and the one I have just expired."
Don't worry, I'll have my subordinates 'cooperate' with you properly."
"Then act immediately." The cold voice fell, and the communication was abruptly ended.
With a gloomy expression, Tachibana Kirika took out her phone and sent a message to Nishiki Chizuki.
In the fourth-floor corridor, Nishiki Chizuki, who was leaning against the door, felt her phone vibrate. She took it out from under her skirt, saw the message, her expression changed, and she stuck out her tongue.
Inoue Takina asked, puzzled, "What's wrong?"
"The dorm leader told us to slack off, it seems there's been an unexpected situation," Nishiki Chizuka said with a smile.
Inoue Takina hesitated for a moment, then suggested, "Shall we search the first floor?"
"Takina is so smart! She actually knew Sharon would run down to the first floor!" Nishiki Chizuka gave a thumbs up, shoving Inoue Takina's back as they headed towards the stairs. "Hurry, hurry, let's catch her!"
After the two left, Sharon, who was leaning against the wall behind the door, breathed a sigh of relief and put down the dagger in her hand.
She knew she was still in danger. She roughly estimated that the enemy had a 15-man assault team, 15 snipers, a 15-man encirclement team, and a 9-man artillery unit, making a total of 54 people in the action team plus SDS members. She was already surrounded.
Her abilities were sealed and could not be restored in a short time. The medicine had also deteriorated due to the loss of power, and its effects were completely unknown. In addition, she had lost too much blood from multiple gunshot wounds. Even if the opponent did not attack, simply surrounding her could wear her down.
Just when she thought it was all over, a magnetic male voice, tinged with laughter, suddenly echoed in her mind: "Want to give up?"
"Who?" Sharon asked weakly.
"Do you want to live?" the voice asked again.
A bitter smile appeared on Sharon's pale face: "What? Even on her deathbed, the nun wants to be tempted by the devil?"
"Whether you're a god or a demon, I only ask you, do you want to live?"
Sharon suddenly remembered something and teased, "It's you? That man from before, trying to control my body again? Sorry, I'm probably not of much use to you in my current state."
And don't worry, I won't reveal your secrets or let you cause trouble in SDS; that would be my revenge.
"You really want to live," the voice said firmly.
Sharon was silent for a moment, then sneered, "Nonsense, who would want to die?"
Alright, whether you're a god or a demon, you've successfully caught my attention.
What's your name?
"You can call me Mr. Sun."
Sharon forced a smile: "Fine, Mr. Sun, if you want to use me, go ahead."
"Deal reached."
As she finished speaking, Sharon's consciousness gradually sank, and in a daze, it seemed as if another consciousness was slowly awakening within her body.
"Then, the game starts again." The pale-faced nun slowly stood up, a beautiful yet dangerous smile curving her lips.
When Sharon regained consciousness, she found that her vision, touch, and hearing were all normal, but she could not control her body; the control had been taken over by another consciousness.
The surroundings were still the familiar unfinished cement houses, with bullet holes and bloodstains on the ground. The pain from bullets piercing her hands and feet was still clearly felt, indicating that she had only been unconscious for a few seconds.
"What do you want to do by controlling my body, Mr. Sun?" Sharon asked herself, curious and amused.
She knew very well that she was seriously injured, trapped, and surrounded by enemies, with a very slim chance of survival. She wanted to know what method this mysterious man had to escape.
As Sharon was lost in thought, she saw her pierced hand slowly reaching into her nun's habit to grope.
This scene stunned Sharon instantly. Just as she thought the other person was behaving inappropriately, the hand took out several bottles of different colored potions.
"This is a recovery potion? Are you crazy!" Sharon hurriedly tried to dissuade her in her mind. "The reason why the Demon Hunter's potions are so powerful is all thanks to the special abilities they provide."
Now that SDS has used a sealing artifact, the special energy in the potion has been corrupted. Even if the seal is broken, the effects of the potion are completely out of control. These potions are absolutely unsafe to drink!
Luo Tian ignored all advice and swallowed the medicine whole.
"I already told you the drug's effects are out of control!" Sharon was frantic, and then felt a burning pain sweep over her entire body. Even though she had undergone pain tolerance training, she couldn't help but groan.
Luo Tian remained unfazed, looking at the rapidly healing wound on his arm with a satisfied expression.
Just as his intuition predicted, the spoiled medicine could still repair the injury, but with the added side effect of severe pain.
Thanks to the effects of the medicine, the weakness caused by the gunshot wounds and blood loss was finally contained.
After a long while, Sharon recovered from the pain and said weakly, "The spoiled medicine can actually repair injuries, but it hurts terribly... There must be other side effects, but you made the right bet this time."
Given her previous physical condition, she didn't even dare to move, fearing she would be killed by a sniper.
Even if we don't know when the side effects will occur, at least we have the ability to act.
"What's next? How do you plan to get me out of here?"
"Go out through the main gate," Luo Tian said calmly in Sharon's voice.
"What did you say? Go through the main entrance? You're not kidding, are you?" Sharon was completely stunned.
Luo Tian didn't respond. He picked up the submachine gun from the ground, pushed open the door, walked into the corridor, and casually walked to the window, slowly passing by it.
"Are you out of your mind? There are snipers everywhere outside!" Sharon screamed in her mind.