The Princess And The Lord



Zhao Li Xin listened to Lory's explanation, and it didn't take long for her to understand the whole situation, it was indeed a precarious situation, but it would take a long time to materialize, not to mention that they had to be very careful in carrying out their plans because if other countries knew about this, it would not be an exaggeration for them to be condemned by the whole world.

However, based on Zhao Li Xin's experience, the cooperation between Luxemborough and S.A.I.N.T. Organizations is undoubtedly fragile because their relationships are based solely on group benefits so it is not difficult to create divisions among them.

Therefore Zhao Li Xin didn't feel too worried about their 'collaboration' because Zhao Li Xin thought they still had time to deal with these two groups and Zhao Li Xin was sure that with proper timing and planning, he could create a fraction between the two groups so rather than worrying about that Zhao Li Xin felt there were other more urgent problems they need to deal with but his usually intelligent wife seemed to have overlooked them.

[Instead of worrying about what might happen, how about we worry about the danger that will actually happen...]

Zhao Li Xin gives her a hint but  Lory remains oblivious, She tilts her head with a puzzled look [What do you mean?]

[Before worrying about what those two groups are planning, you better worry about what happened to us after we saved the poor man Es..essan Hami...Hamilton...well, whatever…What I mean is we must worry about what they would do to the people that ruined their plan]

Zhao Li Xin amused by Lory's flustered expression, Zhao Li Xin raised his hands and then patted Lory's head affectionately like a father comforting his foolish daughter.

Zhao Li Xin then continued [Since their plan to take advantage of the family failed, they must be curious as to who tampered with their airtight plan, plus their failed attempt to blow us up on the snowy mountain only added to their wariness so I expected they must have gathered information about all of us right now, actually I wouldn't be surprised if they might have sent people to monitor our movements by now…] Zhao Li Xin's melodious voice contained a subtle warning.

Lory was panic-stricken at the same time disappointed by her own negligence. Lory couldn't believe she missed this obvious matter, how could she be so stupid?!

Lory rushed to the window and then peeked through the shade of the cell phone, Garrof and the others only opened their mouths to ask but Lory raised her hand to shush them. They immediately covered their mouths and looked at each other in confusion.

Lory then pressed her index finger to her lips and motioned for them to come to the window.

As professionals, they immediately realize that something is going on.  Garrof, Lloyd, and Jack carefully tread to the window then pressed their backs against the wall next to the window before peering out.

Zhao Li Xin also took the spot behind Lory, he was curious about how the people in this world conduct their observations.

Lory then pointed at the couple sitting at a table outside the cafe which was right in front of the Guild building. Strangely enough, the couple didn't chat at all or touch food and drink, they only occasionally glanced in the direction where Lory and the others were in an alert manner, it was clear. they weren't cafe visitors and Lory guessed they were probably listening to their conversation using a remote listening device.

Garrof also found two suspicious people in the delivery truck, but instead of being busy delivering food or checking orders, they stayed comfortably in the car while glancing out the window while smoking, they didn't look like they were in the rush at all nor they look tired which was impossible for people who work in delivery service.

Jack then signaled for them to continue talking so as not to arouse suspicion, then he walked over to his desk and pressed a key on his keyboard.

Immediately his computer screen switched to the image from the surveillance camera from his building and from there they saw two other suspicious groups in the back alley using an earpiece and a weird thin object in their hands that confirmed Lory's suspicion.

Seeing their target, Lory and the others exchanged understanding nods. Lory suddenly clapped her hands while pretending to complain "Without any real proof, this is all just speculation, so let's gather more information and send me an update and we'll talk about it later, Hopefully, it's not too late"

"Sure do, I think that the best thing for us to do!] Jack reply.

Garrof then chimed in [I need to go to the bathroom!]

[Then I'll buy food first, the food in your place is no good] Lloyd winked at Lory.

[HEY!] Jack clearly offended.

Lory and Zhao Li Xin left the beast Slayer guild after adjusting their hands with Maddy who was still taking care of the hunter duties.

Lory backed away and left the parking lot. In the rearview mirror she noticed the delivery truck following them, [They're following us..] Lory glanced in the rearview mirror.

Zhao Li Xin's eyes lit dangerously [How convenient...]

[Let's take them to a quiet place] Lory chuckled then slowly increased the speed of the car.

Lory leads them on a single road through the desert so they don't have to worry about surveillance cameras or surveillance.

[This place is amazing] Lory pressed the button on the screen as soon as the top of the car roof gradually folded automatically but then they saw a man with long air standing on top of the car with a big smile.

They didn't have time to react as the man shot at them like a bullet and then shattered their front window.

Zhao Li Xin grabbed the driver's face and pushed him out through the back window, the car spin then topples over and then roll along the hot asphalt with screeching sounds, Lory stopped her car at the side of the road then got out with a wry expression.

Lory didn't expect it to be in such a mess he wondered if that person had survived from this wrecked truck, Lory shook his head resignedly and then walked slowly towards the overturned vehicle. Lory tilted her head to see if the man sitting in the passenger seat was still alive, luckily Lory's hopes were not in vain.

A moment later a shaking hand reached out from inside the vehicle. Lory's expression lit up like a light bulb. Lory then pulled the poor guy out of the wrecked truck like dragging a sack of potatoes. The man thought he was saved but his hope was vanquished when he saw Lory's grinning face saying "Hellooo~"

The man's face became deathly pale, maybe he would curse inside but how could he just give up he hoped because Lory looked young and inexperienced he could trick him.

"If...if you..help me...I will... tell you everything" he grimaced from pain.

Lory crouched in front of the man who placed the door on the hot asphalt with his palms supporting his chin, "What do you want me to help you with?"

The man forced himself to lift his back from the hard asphalt and then leaned against the ruined vehicle, blood trickling from his torn lips, he looked at Lory for a moment then said: "You...you're a hunter, right...you should have a health potions, right... . " 

Lory pursed her lips to suppress laughter, Is this man stupid or does he think she is stupid? how could he ask for help from the target he had been watching? Feeling amused, Lory took out a crystal bottle from her leg bag but before she could take it, Lory pulled back her hand. "Wait a minute, How did you know I was a hunter?"

The man's face turns gloomy then he realizes Lory is playing with him, she actually knows he has been following her. Lory casually put the potion back in her bag then her expression turned solemn "Why are you following us, Who sent you?"

The man covered in dirt refused to speak, he clenched his jaw and turned his cheek away from Lory to show his defiance. The man showed the classic 'It's useless asking me' moves. 

Lory had seen it too many times and the result was always the same. A moment later Zhao Li Xin came dragging the lifeless man's legs and threw him like trash next to the injured man as a warning that they were not playing instantly the man was shocked to see his dead friend.

[I know you are going to kill him?] Lory complains.

"Ups.." Zhao Li Xin said with Harlandish language while fixing the sleeves of his shirt, he slightly looked bored.

Lory looked at Zhao Li Xin with a look of blame not because Zhao Li Xin killed the man but because she had no chance to get any information from him, Zhao Li Xin felt that glare could only explain in an apologetic tone [Sorry, it's been so long so I failed to control my power]

Lory's mouth twitched, she knew what Zhao Li Xin meant by 'A long time ago' was that she hadn't killed a human in a long time. Lory didn't know whether he should cry or laugh, instead, he chose to ignore her crazy husband.

Lory took a deep breath and then turned her eyes to the scared wounded man before her "Since your friend is dead now it's up to you to tell me everything"

"No, you will kill me" The man shakes his head.

Lorry rolled her eyes "I promised you I will not harm you, I'm dead serious here!"

"...."

"Sorry, too soon?" Lory sheepishly smiles.

The man gritted his teeth clearly displeased by Lory's dark joke. As she couldn't persuade him, Lory had no other choice but to coerce him "Fine, if you tell me everything, I won't kill you but if you don't then I will reunite you with your dead comrades here"

The man still didn't trust Lory but one thing was certain, this woman would kill him if he didn't comply with her wishes. "How...how do I know you won't lie" he checked Lory's will. expression whether he is telling the truth or not.

"You won't know but do you want to give up the chance to save your own ass?" Lory grinned mischievously.