Ark Chess Player.

By chance, her mercenary group took on a guard duty. The casualties on that mission were beyond imagination. Their enemy was not ordinary bandits, nor other mercenary groups, but—the royal guards of Kazdel.

The outcome of the battle was never in doubt; no matter how hard the mercenary group tried, it was nothing more than a death struggle against the regular army.

Before falling into a coma, W, battered and bruised, saw her light.

That light was so dazzling that she, born in the darkness, could never forget it.

Young W later learned that the employer for that escort mission was Babel Tower, a mysterious organization and the predecessor of Rhodes Island. At that time, Babel Tower was incredibly powerful, with the Army Without Borders being part of it, and it easily crushed even the royal guards of Kazdel.

The person W feared most was none other than Dr. Lin Lu, the boss of the Tower of Babel and the BOSS of Borderless.

The legendary battlefield commander manipulated schemes with effortless ease, deceiving everyone. His hired Sarkaz guards were all smokescreens, used to confuse the enemy; his own unit required no protection. Not only was he personally overseeing the operation, but the mercenaries of the Borderless Army were also on guard, ensuring no one could break in.

If it weren't for Princess Theresa's intervention to protect the unsuspecting warriors, the Babel Tower team would have left unscathed, and their hired forces would have been wiped out, severing all ties and eliminating any fear of retaliation.

This is the strategy of battlefield commander Lin Lü: cold and ruthless, treating mercenaries as efficient tools of war, like fast food, ready to be eaten and discarded.

The evil spirit of the Tower of Babel, the destroyer of the world.

However, it was precisely because of this that W had the opportunity to learn about Theresa and the Army Without Borders.

This legendary mercenary organization broke ties with Babel due to internal strife, and since then, no one has heard of them again. Even their omnipotent battlefield commander vanished, as if evaporated into thin air, leaving no trace.

W, who has always believed that Lin Lu is connected to Princess Theresa's death, has been relentlessly pursuing clues about him. She wants to know the truth of what happened, and whoever killed the princess, she will personally avenge her!

This is why W went so crazy upon seeing the amnesiac Lin Lu, believing he was running away from the mistakes he had made. Using amnesia as an excuse wouldn't work; she would use any means necessary to force Lin Lu to tell the truth. If it weren't for that old woman Kal'tsit interfering, she wouldn't be here now; she'd be somewhere in Terra torturing Lin Lu.

Even W, who is well-informed, only met with an old friend of the Army Without Borders today.

"W, it's been so long! You've grown up—wow, you're so big! How can you be so big!"

Asahi greeted W openly, her gaze sweeping over the Sarkaz girl before her from top to bottom. When she saw the prominent peaks of W's chest, her eyes changed instantly, turning into the look of someone encountering a class enemy.

Even the simplest gray shirt couldn't hide W's impressive figure; it didn't detract from her beauty at all, but rather made her even more alluring through the contrast. She was captivating from the first glance, impossible to look away from.

Asayama subconsciously raised his hands and placed them in front of his chest. Compared to W, the two were like an apple and a watermelon. Was that reasonable?

"It's only been three years..."

"How did it get so big..."

"Are the Sarkaz people really that well-nourished...?"

Asayama muttered to herself, she began to doubt the meaning of life, and couldn't help but gasp, feeling a pang of heartache.

Actually, she's not exactly small, well, not at all. Because of childhood abuse, her body didn't develop properly. Most importantly, based on Chaoshan's understanding of the BOSS, don't be fooled by his seemingly upright appearance; he actually prefers large women. This is probably Chaoshan's lifelong regret. Women dress to please men, but she can only silently padded herself with crystal dumpling pads, like layering armor…

"Chaoshan, why are you here? Answer me."

W did not put down the gun in her hand. She spoke calmly, not at all like a friend meeting.

Chaoshan was not angry about this; her every move seemed to have been rehearsed countless times, exuding a unique beauty.

"Don't be nervous. I'm just here to meet the BOSS's first student, or rather, his only disciple."

Chaoshan turned to look at Suigu, who was now on high alert and preparing to flank her from behind. She shook her head and said, "Too slow, not determined, and too many tricks. If you were a member of my team, with your flawed stealth, I would make sure you have a very memorable night."

"Shut up!"

Broken Bones had no intention of having a heart-to-heart talk with the other party. If there was anything he wanted to say, then he should say it slowly in the cell!

Chaoshan shook her head again, somewhat helpless. Are all kids these days so disobedient?

"Seriously, they lack discipline."

Chaoshan said calmly, and then began to move.

Suddenly, everything went black before his eyes. Before he could react, a cold touch came from the back of his head. The next second, his nose made intimate contact with the ground, his entire face buried in the earth. The dust that rose up filled his mouth and nose, mixing with blood, causing him to cough uncontrollably, his throat burning with pain.

Asayama appeared behind Suigu without anyone noticing, and she pinned Suigu to the ground with amazing fighting skills.

W felt a chill run down her spine. She had been observing Chaoshan intently, but even so, she couldn't see Chaoshan's movements clearly!

Chaoshan's strength remains as unpredictable as ever; no wonder she was able to break in here. Even if twenty Sarkaz mercenaries joined hands and formed a circle to trap her, she would probably break out easily before anyone could react.

"Cough, cough—"

Shattered Bones struggled to tilt her head back, letting Shan do as he pleased, raising her hand slightly. When Shattered Bones' head was tilted back to the limit of her neck, she used the other person's strength to press down again, with fierce force, and the whole room was filled with the dull thud of her skull hitting the ground.

"Behave yourself, kid."

Chaoshan's voice suddenly turned cold, and a chilling killing intent filled the abandoned building.

Even W, a mercenary who had killed countless people, felt a chill run down his spine and shivered violently.

"Why do you think I came to find you? I could have been enjoying a peaceful life with the Boss, living happily in Lungmen. It's because of your existence that I have to go through so much trouble. If I let you die so confusedly, and the Boss finds out later... even if he loses his memory, he'll still be heartbroken for someone as insignificant as you. He's that kind of person, how could I bear to make him sad..."

As Chaoshan talked, he entered a state of trance, absent-minded and as if sleepwalking.

She grabbed Broken Bones' short hair and kowtowed repeatedly until Broken Bones loosened his clenched fists, then she stopped.

Asayama suddenly turned to look at W, and asked with a curious expression, "Strange, aren't you going to stop me?"

"...I know what I'm doing. I know I can't beat you."

W remained silent throughout, neither intervening nor pulling the trigger to fire at Chaoshan. She knew perfectly well that her opponent was skilled enough to dodge the bullet the instant she fired, burying her head in the ground as well.

Scout and Asayama were the ones who trained W's combat skills.

"I see. I was hoping to see if you'd improved in the last three years. Too bad, I'm not some kind of demon. I can't just act without a reason." Chaoshan picked up the nearly unconscious Broken Bones and tossed him against the wall, then clapped his hands lightly.

Broken Bones' face was covered in blood, and he coughed uncontrollably. He, who could fight Texas head-on and withstand the attacks of Wolf Fang Three, the Kingslayer, was utterly powerless against Chao Shan. Even if he were fully armed and at his peak, let alone his current injury, he probably couldn't defeat Chao Shan; he could probably only withstand three moves. No more. It was a gap in strength; no matter how much power he exerted, Chao Shan could always redirect it, rendering Broken Bones' efforts futile.

"May I have a proper talk now?"

The beautiful woman revealed a smile that could topple kingdoms, completely devoid of her previous murderous aura.

This instilled even greater fear in W. She controlled her killing intent with ease, her radiant smile utterly crushing her enemies—a chilling sight far more terrifying than the indiscriminate slaughter of brutal mercenaries. One wonders if those she loved were truly fortunate or unfortunate; those lacking ability would likely meet a gruesome end.

What? The person she likes is that evil spirit from the Tower of Babel?

That's fine.

"us……"

Shattered Bones slowly raised his head. He was barely breathing and was on the verge of dying on the spot.

"So weak, so weak, you can't withstand any more hardship. I haven't even done anything yet, how did you collapse?"

While Chaoshan showed no mercy, he still took a medicine box from the pocket of his leg armor, pulled out a pill, and stuffed it into Broken Bones' mouth. Because there was no water, Broken Bones choked a little, but the other party clearly showed no emotional reaction.

"Who... is the BOSS?"

His breath was barely audible, but after taking the medicine, his breathing became slightly easier. He didn't know what he had ingested, but judging from the opponent's strength, there were many ways to kill him.

Chaoshan's gaze toward the broken bones changed slightly; it was an expression of pity, as if he were looking at a fool.

"Lin Lu."

She cherished the moment and called out that name, calling out to the one she deeply loved.

The next moment, as if struck by lightning, Shattered Bones gasped for breath, which disrupted his breathing, causing him to cough violently, tears streaming down his face. The tears mingled with the blood and dust; he tried to hide his disfigurement, but he couldn't control the tears.

This was the second time he had heard about Lin Lu's deeds.

The first time he heard it was when the Kingslayer triumphantly told him that Lin Lu had chosen her and taken her away from the Reunion Movement. But when Lin Lu returned, he didn't take him with him, so he was abandoned and left behind once again.

Why are you still coming to me now? If you chose to abandon me, then just leave me alone!

Shattered Bones roared in his heart, wanting to question him, but that person was not here.

W silently turned her head, took a deep breath, and lowered her trembling finger from the trigger of the gun.

After finally calming down, Suigu asked Chaoshan in a tearful voice, "So, what is there to talk about? What is there left for us to talk about?"

"Yes, there's plenty to talk about."

Chaoshan blinked, then held up a series of fingers and said, "It's about your sister Misha."

"Regarding your father Sergei being forced by the Ursus authorities to use you as a hostage, he betrayed the whereabouts of Ilya and other scientists of conscience, leading to their deaths. He was also forced to independently analyze the sarcophagus, and ultimately, with nowhere else to turn, he chose to commit suicide."

"Regarding the fact that the Reunion Movement has been deceived by the hypocritical leader Talulah, and that those infected with Oripathy have been ruthlessly exploited, sent to the slaughterhouse like livestock, and marched step by step toward destruction without them even realizing it."

Chaoshan bent down and patted the face of Suigu, which looked almost exactly like Misha's. A hint of pity appeared in her beautiful eyes.

Which matter would you like to hear about first?

Chapter 337 The Demon's Sorrow (Second Update)

Longmen Suburbs.

Chen Huijie took a deep breath.

She turned around, grabbed Razer by the collar, and pulled her towards her, her eyes filled with rage.

"Rhodes Island, answer me, what exactly is going on here!?"

"Didn't your intelligence indicate that the monster's route was here?"

"Why can't I see even a single monster besides the infected from the Reunion Movement?!"

Faced with Superintendent Chen's reprimand, Razer first strangely felt that her SP had recovered a little, and her mental energy had increased slightly. She shook her head, dismissing this inexplicable feeling from her mind, and refused to think about it further.

"This intelligence was provided by our special personnel. If the Guard Bureau believes that these Reunion soldiers are not the target, then please proceed. Rhodes Island will engage them here. The Guard Bureau can conduct its own intelligence gathering; we have no right to interfere with your actions."

Razer responded quite calmly, her words were flawless, and the subtext was—you think our intelligence is flawed, then go find the people yourself! Don't blame everything on me, if you're unhappy, then don't do it!

Superintendent Chen took a deep breath, a dangerous glint in her eyes. She said coldly, "The Guard Bureau cannot afford to lose such an important target. Our primary enemy is not only the soldiers of the Reunion Movement, but more importantly, the monster that kidnapped Misha. If it weren't for the incompetence of Rhodes Island's agents, allowing the other side to seize the opportunity to abduct the target, would we still be wasting time here?"

"Some risks are too much for the Guard Bureau to bear. But Rhodes Island is different. We have long been prepared to sacrifice for this, and we have been taking action." Razer's tone was calm, completely unaffected by the threatening tone, and even had a strange SP+1 effect.

The dragon and Vairvan were locked in a fierce battle, creating an oppressive atmosphere that made people anxious.

The officers from the Guard Bureau and the Rhodes Island operators stared at each other, their hands on their weapons, looking ready to fight at any moment.

"Alright, alright, Lao Chen, let go."

Hoshiguma is almost used to being a peacemaker; she always ends up causing trouble whenever there's a major conflict.

With Old Chen's fiery temper, she fears nothing and no one. If she thinks something is wrong, she will argue against it.

“Isn’t our primary goal right now to join forces and fight Reunion? Although Rhodes Island’s intelligence hasn’t found that monster, it has at least located Reunion’s headquarters in Lungmen. As long as we can suppress this place, we can at least implement our plan to some extent. Don’t you agree, Commander Chen?” Hoshiguma gently placed her hands on Chen Huijie’s shoulders as if she were coaxing a child, constantly saying things that touched her heart.

At the same time, Hoshiguma quietly turned her head to look at the Rhodes Island camp, casting an apologetic glance at them.

At the Rhodes Island camp, a fat fox, fiercely protective of her wife, drew a standard-issue rapier. Her eyes were lifeless, giving her a particularly terrifying appearance. She looked like she'd been cuckolded, staring intently at Chen Huijie's hand, with an urge to chop it off.

"...Okay, what you said makes sense."

Chen Huijie then released her grip on Razer's collar. For some reason, Razer had become accustomed to being treated so roughly. Perhaps it was because of Franka's constant provocations, but there was also a subtle, indescribable feeling—was it because the objects of her affection were different?

Franka: Draw your sword.

Chen's gaze swept across Rhodes Island, and he frowned, asking, "Where's that Carter?"

"..."

No one on Rhode Island responded to Superintendent Chen's words.

Because they felt that the other party's words were offensive and disrespectful.

Seeing that Old Chen was about to explode again, Hoshiguma quickly asked, "Where is your leader, Amiya?"

Still no one responded, but sometimes silence is an answer.

Chen Huijie was incredibly clever; her top performance in the Criminal Investigation Department wasn't for nothing. She immediately understood Amiya's whereabouts from everyone's expressions. She also realized she'd been deceived; Rhodes Island had no intention of cooperating with the Guard Bureau, but instead chose to deal with the monster alone!

"You're just sending her to her death in vain, that's all!"

Superintendent Chen said coldly, his gaze fixed on Razer, his tone heavy, "There's still time. Tell us the monster's true coordinates. I'll say it again, the Guard Bureau is in charge of the main attack in this operation, and this isn't for some cumbersome sense of justice! We've fought that monster more than once, and we have at least some understanding of its fighting style. The real terror of that monster lies in the fact that Originium Arts cannot harm it. Do you understand? Your Katarina... that young leader, she's a caster, right? Her spells are useless against that monster!"

"Oh."

Razer listened calmly to what the other person had to say, then nodded. Her expression was as if...

Are you done talking?

That's it?

Chen Huijie was furious on the spot, not knowing whether the other party was reckless or fearless.

"So, how far is Rhodes Island going? To eliminate the monsters, rescue Misha, and also ensure that the Core Key of Chernobog is not stolen by the Reunion Movement? That's impossible! There are no such things as perfect in this world. The more Rhodes Island wants to have it all, the more it will lose everything. With so many restrictions, you are trapping yourselves and courting death."

Commander Chen's cold gaze swept over the Rhodes Island operators, as if he were looking at a group of adults playing house.

"Or do you think that the world you live in allows you to take detours wherever you want, make any choices you want, and it doesn't matter if unexpected situations arise? As long as you don't stop, the road will keep extending, and you'll definitely reach your ideal fairytale world by moving towards the end? Stop talking nonsense, wake up, it's getting dark."