I am a hero of the former civilization.

It was just singing, but the musical styles were so varied that it never got boring. Sometimes elegant, sometimes soaring, it gave Ryan a general idea of ​​what the 'all-rounder' Alicia was talking about was like.

Aside from a short intermission, the concert lasted from noon until evening. When the final melody faded away, the sweaty girl froze on the stage like a puppet, plunging the venue, the city, and even the entire city into a deathly silence.

Ryan watched as glistening beads of sweat dripped from Eden's wine-red hair, her pale blue dress clinging to her body, and he could hear her soft breathing.

"One more song, one more song!" This was the cry in the hearts of countless people, but seeing the constant dripping of sweat, they couldn't bear to sing. Just then, as applause rang out, tens of thousands of people stood up.

In Eden's eyes, it was like a rising wave of people, from front to back, from near to far. She gently closed her eyes, enjoying the cheers, feeling an intense sense of being alive.

Under the spotlight, she nodded slightly, lifted her skirt, and curtsied.

The curtain was then drawn.

Ryan was one of those who stood up and applauded. Today was truly an eye-opening day—no, a feast for the ears—it was much more interesting than lying in the hospital room.

He glanced to the side and saw that Alicia's clapping hands were red, and Sakura was smiling. Without a doubt, the assassin had become a fan today.

"It was a worthwhile trip. I'll download the album when I get back."

"What? Ryan, you've never heard Eden's song before?" Alicia covered her mouth, looking at her like she was an alien.

If this had happened before, Ryan would probably have said he wasn't interested, but he couldn't be stubborn now.

"I was too busy before, and I only heard it occasionally when I passed by a record store. By the way, Sakura, have you heard it before?"

The assassin shook her head blankly, then saw Alicia looking left and right, her little face scrunched up, as if she didn't know how to protest. Ryan, on the other hand, seemed a little puzzled.

"Sakura, don't you always wear a pair of headphones? They look really expensive."

"Uh, actually my taste in music is a bit different." Sakura looked away, clearly it wasn't a matter of taste. Just then, her phone rang, and she used this as an excuse to avoid Ryan's gaze.

There's definitely something wrong. Is it some kind of wild song, or is it something like "Little Rabbit, Be Good and Pull the Radish"?

As he was thinking amidst the chaos of leaving, Alicia patted his shoulder and pressed herself against Ryan's back, almost like she was being affectionate. Ryan, maintaining perfect control of his gun, coldly retorted.

"Is something wrong?"

"I'd like to get Eden's autograph. How about a stealth operation with Super Ellie?"

“Not interested,” Ryan replied decisively. Alicia was socially awkward, but he wasn’t; he’d been very busy lately.

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Alicia sneakily peek over, her eyes moist and looking pitiful.

"Ryan, how can you be so heartless as to reject a girl's invitation?"

Her stunning beauty and tearful appearance were so pitiful that everyone was moved. Ryan was stunned for a moment, then decisively exposed her: "Take the eye drops out from behind your back. Besides, you can go to Sakura for this kind of thing. She's the professional."

"Oh right, I completely forgot." Alicia blinked, then returned to her usual self. Before Ryan could even tease her, she flashed off to find Sakura.

"Sakura~~~~"

She ran away without hesitation, which made Ryan grit his teeth. But not long after, Alicia returned looking pitiful.

"No way, Sakura rejected you too?"

“Sakura has more important things to do, so of course I shouldn’t disturb her.”

More important things?

Ryan immediately looked at him with a questioning gaze, wondering what this assassin who peeled apples every day was busy with.

"Well, the children from North Britain have been sent back, and I want to go see them." Sakura put her phone back in her bag and gave a slightly apologetic smile.

So it was them.

Ryan remembered the shelter incident. After returning, he made the same request to Kalis as an extra reward for completing the mission. Kalis readily agreed and immediately arranged for the medical department to take care of him.

"Go ahead, I know Dr. Caddis, please give him my regards."

Sakura hesitated for a moment, then nodded with some delight. She knew that Ryan's reputation was valuable, after all, he was also a member of the research committee.

"Sakura is so kind and gentle, I really like her."

"Yes, these emotions shouldn't exist in an assassin. That's why people can trust him with their lives."

The two watched Sakura's figure disappear into the crowd, and as more and more empty seats appeared, Ryan, who was feeling somewhat wistful, suddenly sensed something was wrong and took a step forward.

Snapped.

His hand was held tightly, feeling the delicate, warm touch in his palm, and he turned his head somewhat stiffly.

Alicia leaned forward, gazing at him with such longing that it was impossible to refuse her gaze, a look that could melt even the hardest heart.

Ryan felt a headache coming on, sensing that something was off, but under that gaze, he could only nod.

"Okay, I'll go with you."

Chapter 154 Is this considered a wedding photo?

As one of the most popular celebrities, Eden's security is naturally very strict. You could say she's not approachable, but Eden isn't stupid either.

At times like these, the world is filled with delusional people, many of whom feel that they are going to die sooner or later, so they might as well die with the person they love most.

The assassinations and kidnappings never stopped. Those people had a simple idea: kill Eden, then commit suicide with a smile in front of her corpse. It was a case of love reaching its extreme and becoming twisted.

Ryan floated straight into the backstage area. He suddenly felt something was wrong. If he wanted an autograph, he could have just come in openly. Why did he have to sneak around like a thief?

When he saw Alicia's enthusiastic expression, he didn't know where to begin his吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for sarcastic or critical comments).

'This guy seems to have always had a thing for spies; he even infiltrated Mebius's lab before. He's been watching too many phantom thief movies, hasn't he?'

But the two of them have already secretly crossed the bodyguard's first line of defense, and going back would only make things more complicated.

Seeing the man's gaze fixed on her, Alicia thought for a moment, then gave him a thumbs up: "As expected of Ryan, your infiltration skills are professional, only a little bit worse than mine."

Ryan couldn't help but roll his eyes, thinking to himself that his infiltration was not this kind of thing at all, and the target was even more ridiculous.

Last time, the infiltration was to kill a leader, and incidentally, they cleared out all the bodyguards from the building. This time, things have gotten worse...

Forget it, let's just get this over with.

His expression became slightly more serious as he glanced around.

This is the back of the stage. Since the power system hasn't been switched yet, only the emergency lights are dimly lit. In front of us is a passageway leading to the athletes' rest rooms and the media room, with two bodyguards standing at the door.

So, where did Eden go?

The bodyguards were all ordinary people, and he had a million ways to get in. After thinking about it, he decided to take the opportunity to practice.

Wind blows.

A few wisps of air entered through the passage and then spread outwards, like an invisible hand caressing everyone.

So this is what it feels like for the Herrscher of Wind to detect.

The wind gave him feedback, and unlike electromagnetic induction which could only detect general objects, he seemed to 'see' some images.

Height, hair length, even the length of their clothes, and the objects in their hands.

Is that shape a rifle? This looks like a camera; it must be a reporter. The detection range of this weapon is huge.

He felt his hands constantly spreading outwards, reaching into the distance along the corridors, passageways, and even pipes, penetrating everywhere. After a while, he covered his head.

"Ryan, what's wrong?" Alicia's eyes were full of curiosity. She had just sensed a faint Honkai energy spreading in all directions.

That feeling was like that of the Herald of the Wind.

"Some of this is beyond my brain's processing capacity. It turns out that being a Herrscher isn't just about having powerful authority; not being human is also a form of enhancement." Ryan muttered to himself. He had just sent his consciousness with the wind to outside the venue, and the sight of hundreds of thousands of people and objects immediately made his head ache.

However, the Herrscher of Wind can control the entire Latin Castle, which seems to have nothing to do with the amount of Honkai energy or the strength of authority.

Alicia clearly understood something, but she didn't ask anything. She simply reached out and gently massaged Ryan's temples, and the gentle sensation immediately made Ryan feel comfortable.

Still somewhat conscientious.

He nodded in satisfaction. Taking control of power doesn't necessarily require a professional training ground; that's how the title of "time management master" came about.

“This way, Eden just finished an interview. Hey, don’t tiptoe around. I’ve already used mental suggestion to get the bodyguard under control.”

Ryan walked straight past the two bodyguards, who each looked to one side, but of course, they didn't see anything.

"Hehe, this is what creates the atmosphere for infiltration. By the way, is your head not hurting anymore?" Alicia smiled brightly, somewhat envious of Ryan's abilities. Super Agent Alicia had gone through a lot of trouble infiltrating the Fifth Research Institute last time.

“Be normal. Sneaking in isn’t like being a thief. There are plenty of ways to do it.” Ryan held Alicia’s hand, signaling her not to overthink it, and explained, “I’ve narrowed down the area so it won’t cause too much interference.”

Ryan nodded to the passing reporters, who quickly returned the greeting. Only after the two had passed did Ryan turn his head away, looking somewhat bewildered.

Judging from their attire and demeanor, they must be high-ranking officials or dignitaries who have received invitations, even if they are strangers to them.

Ryan was impeccably dressed in a suit, and Alicia was dressed in a gorgeous gown. With their handsome or stunningly beautiful faces, no one thought to check their identification. The reporters, bodyguards, and staff simply watched quietly, all showing expressions of admiration.

A perfect match, a golden couple, even those accustomed to the beauty of Eden have to admit that this couple is superior in appearance.

As someone with social anxiety, Super Ellie responded with a warm smile as she glanced at her hand being tightly held.

"Lianlian, Lianlian, this feels like going to a sacred wedding with everyone's blessings!"

"Huh?" Ryan, who was studying the authority, almost couldn't hold back. What nonsense was Alicia spouting out of nowhere?

As he was wondering how to answer, he saw a woman in her forties with her arms crossed in the corridor ahead. She had her black hair tied in a high ponytail, wore a light blue office lady outfit and black stockings, and wore black-rimmed glasses.

Her expression was very serious as she quickly approached: "It's our first time working together, and you two are already so late. Luckily, you've already changed your clothes, otherwise I would have definitely complained to the agency."

The woman complained bitterly, saying that time was precious in Eden and that the local company was dawdling and was a full ten minutes late.

However, considering the turmoil in Britain and the model's excellent appearance, he didn't say much.

"I'm Eden's assistant, Evela. You two come with me. After we take the promotional photos, I'll transfer the remaining payment to the company account. Hey, did you hear me?"

She took a few steps, then turned back and saw the two of them still standing there, stunned.

Ryan was quick-witted and understood the cause and effect in a few seconds, thinking to himself that he was really unlucky.

This was clearly Eden's job, but the person who should have done it was blocked outside. After all, he had seen the traffic in the square before, so misunderstandings were quite normal.

He and Alicia were, after all, the strongest fighters of the Fire Moth, and their identities were classified to outsiders. Alicia was also dressed in a flamboyant manner.

so troublesome.

He glanced behind him, preparing to use mental suggestion to make the woman leave, when he felt his wrist immediately being gripped tightly, and he also felt a softness and elasticity.

Alicia took his hand, her eyes sparkling.

"That sounds interesting, Ryan, let's get to work."

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