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Date: October 7
The blinding light illuminated the entire dark alley, and in this dim environment, the flashbang unleashed its full power.
"To the front!" Hailey, the burliest of the group, blocked Fia's path with his arm shielding his eyes as he shouted loudly.
At such a close distance and in the darkness, encountering a flashbang would still impact even seasoned warriors with protective gear; the moments right after the explosion were the most dangerous.
However, while the others focused on what lay ahead, Yang Xiaoyou and Fia simultaneously said, "To the back."
The only difference was that Fia could only step aside, while Yang Xiaoyou turned around and raised her gun. As two shadows emerged from behind, she pulled the trigger.
With cover from her teammates, even the speed of the intruders couldn't escape Yang Xiaoyou's aim. Although the two figures that rushed in were agile, one fell to the ground after a gunshot, while the other let out a muffled groan before collapsing.
"Oh? You avoided a fatal hit; not bad," Yang Xiaoyou remarked as she glanced at the trash can that had become their cover. A chill ran through her heart; the average skill level of those sent out this time was quite impressive.
Yang Xiaoyou had full confidence in her shooting abilities. She calculated trajectories, distances, and even bullet speeds. However, humans and their foes both possessed independent thought. For those with extremely sharp instincts, achieving a direct kill was not easy.
When dealing with Huang Jing's crew, a significant factor was that her allies had helped suppress their movements. Now, the environment was far less favorable.
As Yang Xiaoyou took down one intruder and incapacitated another, clashes began to erupt ahead.
Hailey firmly shielded Fia behind an air conditioning unit while Weimar leaped forward with confidence in her teammates not harming her. As she moved swiftly through twists and turns, she drew two handguns.
These handguns were clearly modified; beneath their barrels protruded two bayonets that seamlessly integrated with the firearms without any sign of incompatibility.
With her teammates providing cover, she successfully infiltrated enemy territory.
After confirming safety behind her, Yang Xiaoyou caught sight of Weimar effortlessly dispatching five Twenty-Six operatives as if slicing through vegetables.
Including Yang Xiaoyou, she had dealt with more enemies than everyone else combined. Her combat skills were purely focused on close-quarters fighting and marksmanship, and with the modified weapons of her opponents, she moved like a reaper. The fact that she could still demonstrate such prowess with only one eye showed the dedication she had put in.
If she had both eyes now, she would be able to better gauge distances rather than relying solely on experience. Her strength would likely increase, and even compared to the most outstanding individuals among her fellows that she had unearthed from memory, she would not fall short.
At present, her opponent was stronger in their area of expertise than she was at this moment, and that was something that had to be acknowledged.
It was a pity that having lost one eye meant her peak abilities were limited; her close-quarters combat skills had reached their utmost potential.
"Um, what was Noah back then? Her team was wiped out by a single person, but I don't know which fellow did it," Yang Xiaoyou thought casually after stabilizing the situation.
"This time, the opponent's response was clearly rushed. They probably don't have much time left to prepare. However, we still can't let our guard down," Fia spoke up once the scene was under control.
The opponent was an assassin, not a mercenary. Their philosophy was always to achieve maximum goals at any cost. After their half-surprise, half-direct confrontation tactics failed this time, going quiet for a while was likely their best option.
In such a short time, the series of actions from disguising as waitstaff to arranging snipers, blending in with pedestrians at the entrance, and finally intercepting them reflected the opponent's overall capabilities.
It should be noted that this wasn't a long-planned offensive but rather a reaction to discovering that Fia had been here long enough.
"Very good technique; it's a shame that this kind of thing can easily cost lives. Otherwise, I would love to spar with you," Yang Xiaoyou said with a smile while shaking off bloodstains as she walked. Currently, without relying on memory-based techniques, her own close-quarters combat skills were just beginning to take shape; she primarily relied on hastily learned dagger techniques and genuinely wanted to learn from her opponent.
"Indeed, it's a pity we haven't faced off personally. I want to see if you're really as strong as John said. However, if it can make that monster Bai cautious, perhaps my strength is indeed inferior to yours." Although Weimar didn't like this mysterious fellow, he nodded out of respect for strength.
It was clear that Bai was not a match for Yang Xiaoyou; admitting one's inferiority when outmatched was necessary.
"I guess you all plan to use the Official's energy to handle things now. If Bai doesn't take action, simply defending against other members' Official powers will still be quite effective. My work has wrapped up quickly; however, I must remind you that although it's not the highest level of assassination, if losses are too great, 'Revenant' might abandon the mission midway. But for their reputation's sake, they will definitely keep an eye on things for some time," Yang Xiaoyou smiled as she shared some insights about 'Revenant.'
At present, both Yang Xiaoyou and Fia shared common interests. She was more than happy for someone to trouble Fia and keep her preoccupied. However, if it came down to taking her life, it would also harm her significant interests in Algeria. At this moment, both sides were like grasshoppers on the same rope; although they might not be united in purpose and were competitive rivals in some sense, they were also a community of shared interests.
"Ugh, this is such a hassle. How much business will this delay? Why hasn't anyone come to assassinate you yet?" Fia complained, feeling a bit frustrated as she quickly moved with the crowd in one direction.
"The money spent on hiring assassins to kill me is less than the profits they would gain. It's a problem if someone actually shows up," Yang Xiaoyou replied, feeling quite annoyed by such cursed words.
Right now, he didn't have much to worry about. However, it was clear that with the immense benefits brought by these continuous actions, he would have to be cautious of these Aspects in the future once everything was digested.
Just then, Yang Xiaoyou suddenly furrowed his brows and looked up at the tops of the buildings on either side of the narrow alley. After scanning for anything suspicious and finding nothing, he continued to follow the person in front of him.
On the rooftop above the dark alleyway, two figures stood quietly, blending seamlessly into their surroundings as if they were meant to be there.
"What keen intuition. If we had acted just now, we wouldn't have been sure of success. Close-quarters combat and gun skills—I've never heard of such a character," said a woman in a tight outfit, her alluring figure accentuated as she licked her lips seductively. The way they dressed and their demeanor suggested they were a couple.
"I know her; she's a retired junior officer from the Finnish Rapid Reaction Force. Her skills are indeed formidable, and it's not just her. The others below give me a troublesome vibe too. John’s fellow is here as well, and that helmeted fellow gives me a bad feeling too. Let's call off today's operation," said another man with sun-kissed blond hair, who appeared quite charming. He stroked his chin thoughtfully; this assignment seemed to be quite challenging.
However, having already lost so many personnel and causing such a commotion in London, it wouldn't look good if they didn't at least try again.
As the night breeze blew through, the two figures vanished between the floors.
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