Chapter 132: Chapter 131: I Will Never Lose (2/5)
In the end, Wang Ming was unable to stop Shen Sui from going solo.
This earned him a severe scolding from Zhang Fang.
"You just let him go like that?" Zhang Fang roared over the phone.
Zhang Fang was nearly driven mad with anger. To the Exploration Bureau, Shen Sui was an extremely important investigator of World No. 1. Alone, he was worth dozens of dedicated World No. 1 agents. If anything were to happen because of this, Huaxia’s exploration progress of World No. 1 would be heavily impacted.
"He insisted on going his own way, and he’s not even a member of the Exploration Bureau, so I had no reason to forcibly keep him." Wang Ming chuckled bitterly. If Shen Sui got angry and reported him, he would be reprimanded; but if something happened after letting Shen Sui go, he’d probably be reprimanded anyway. "I’ve already sent a few plainclothes officers to protect him secretly, he should be fine...."
"Should be?" Zhang Fang’s tone rose several notches over the phone, but his voice quickly fell again. He knew this situation was indeed putting Wang Ming in a difficult position.
After all, the Exploration Bureau isn’t an overtly violent organization, and they can’t forcibly detain Shen Sui, even if it was under the guise of protection.
With the heavy crackdown on the Life Card Association, many eyes are on the Exploration Bureau, waiting for any slip-up.
Let’s just hope nothing happens to Shen Sui.
Zhang Fang sighed, not holding much hope. He could tell that in terms of attitude towards duels, Shen Sui seemed to be a kindred spirit.
When he first heard about incidents involving dueling in Modu, he immediately wanted to drop everything and parachute into Modu to duel the suspect. If his subordinates hadn’t locked the office door and posted guards at the windows, he would’ve done it already.
Modu is the city that never sleeps.
The colorful neon lights steal the brilliance of the starry sky.
In Modu, no matter how clear the air and sky might be, it’s hard to see the starry sky at night. Only the bright moon can contest the city’s lights for attention.
As Zhang Fang said, Shen Sui didn’t obediently return to the academy after leaving the hospital.
He left the hospital, took the Line 4 subway, and went near the Duel Training Hall.
With hands in his pockets, walking along the street, Shen Sui’s eyes scanned both sides of the street.
Before leaving, Wang Ming had specifically advised Shen Sui not to wander alone near the Duel Training Hall, as the recent attacks all occurred nearby.
Shen Sui, always receptive to advice, headed straight for the Duel Training Hall.
However, the Life Card Duels in this world hadn’t evolved into a scenario where disputes were settled through card games at a moment’s notice. Truth be told, Shen Sui was quite curious about how the assailant lured victims into duels without a compulsory dueling module.
"Wow, what a handsome young man."
Suddenly, a coquettish voice emerged behind Shen Sui.
Shen Sui turned his head in surprise, looking towards the source of the voice.
A tall, beautiful woman leaned against the wall, watching Shen Sui with great interest.
She wore a black business suit, her white blouse tight over her generous bust, her slender waist accentuating her curvaceous figure, with black pantyhose vaguely revealing her fair skin...
Shen Sui quickly glanced at her and became intrigued as well.
"Want to chat with me? I’ll treat you to ice cream," the woman said with a smile.
Shen Sui, however, asked, "Do you play cards?"
The woman clearly hadn’t expected such a question from Shen Sui, and she froze for a moment.
But then, she smiled and said, "Yes, I do. Do you like Life Card Duels, little brother? Ah, that’s a nice hobby."
She licked her lips, her mouth curving upwards uncontrollably, seemingly unable to suppress her inner excitement: "However, dueling with me comes at a cost."
"If I win, little brother, would you spend the night with me?"
The woman thought to herself, secretly.
After hearing this, Shen Sui straightforwardly revealed his Dueling Device: "Don’t worry, I won’t lose."
The woman was stunned and even more excited: "What an interesting little brother!"
As she said this, she undid a button on her blouse, the suffocating constraints loosening slightly, allowing her to breathe more easily.
She was so excited that if she didn’t do this, she might faint.
"I don’t really like playing cards in public," she said, pointing to a nearby alley. "Let’s go there."
The alley was dimly lit, perfect for doing something naughty.
Who would’ve thought that coming out for a casual relaxation and hitting on a handsome young man would lead to such an unexpected find?
The thought of such a hunk, with his face twisted in agony, losing his charm, made the woman even more excited.
Her cheeks flushed, her expression becoming increasingly enchanting.
She had decided, tonight she must have this handsome guy accompany her.
Of course, it would be in the form of a corpse.
"No problem," Shen Sui agreed without hesitation.
"Call me Shi Ruoyi," the woman introduced herself. "What’s your name, little brother?"
Shen Sui didn’t mind being called little brother by the woman, after all, she was indeed older.
"Shen Sui."
Shen Sui answered succinctly.
He stopped walking; by now, they had reached the depths of the alley.
Activating the Dueling Device, even the faintest light seemed dazzling now.
In the white glow from the Dueling Device’s screen, Shen Sui looked up at the woman opposite him.
He grinned and said, "Weren’t you looking for me?"
From the first glance, Shen Sui sensed a familiar presence on Shi Ruoyi’s body.
This wasn’t a scent a man might detect from a woman, but rather a force he recognized after reclaiming Twilight Bishop’s power, one he had sensed on Feng Lindu, a power from an existence in the Otherworld.
Suffering Bodhisattva.
Shen Sui looked at Shi Ruoyi, his smile growing uncontrollable.
Who would’ve thought that just wandering around would lead him to a target?
Though it seemed she was just a small fry in the Suffering Poetry Society, as the aura of power was exceedingly weak and small.
Shen Sui?
For the third time, Shi Ruoyi was taken aback by Shen Sui’s words.
Ah~! Isn’t this the guy who defeated Feng Lindu?
According to the Suffering Poetry Society’s information, it was this man who repelled the Soul Card invasion from World No. 19.
After the execution of the Broken Window Plan, Shen Sui became a highly important name on the Suffering Poetry Society’s list.
"You know us." Shi Ruoyi collected her thoughts, looking at Shen Sui with surprise, "Seems like you have quite the connection with the Exploration Bureau."
What concerned Shi Ruoyi more was how he could immediately discern her identity.
Had the Exploration Bureau’s investigation reached this level of detail?
But it didn’t matter anymore.
The plan was nearing its end; the world would soon be plunged into apocalyptic suffering.
Shi Ruoyi displayed her Dueling Device: "Looks like I must take you away tonight, little brother."