“Are you really sure about that?” Shi Tian was somewhat in a dilemma when Vanessa wanted to get out.
On one hand, Shi Tian understood that being forced to stay in a room would be boring, but on the other hand, it would be dangerous for her.
Even if the Crimson Mage was having surveillance around Vanessa, there was no guarantee of her safety.
Just like how bodyguards might not always be able to protect their master or employer.
“Yeah, I’m sure about that.” Vanessa flashed a solemn expression and said. “Last time, I was merely caught off-guard, but this time, I’m prepared.” She added.
“Since you are that confident, then the consequences are yours to bear. I’m not strong enough to defend you, nor am I interested in doing so.” Shi Tian warned.
Given that he was only concerned about her safety because it was related to him, the situation changed once Vanessa insisted on heading out with him.
After all, at that time, it would be her fault if she met any mishaps, and he had warned her already that he wouldn’t be able to rescue her like the first time.
Although Shi Tian didn’t know how powerful Vanessa was, one thing that was clear to him was that he is definitely weaker than her currently. So if even she could not protect herself, what makes him think he could do so?
“I know you are certainly one heartless person, but I know my own limits as well. Being ambushed and being ready to retaliate are two different things.” Vanessa flashed her two fingers and said.
She then went back to her room, put on some new clothes, and said, “Let’s go, Nathan.”
Shaking his head, Shi Tian could only let her tag along. The choice was hers and he was in no position to be commanding or demanding her.
As the two of them exited room 404, a miniature security camera was rotating slightly, capturing the moment of their leaving.
And in a security room, a guard activated a small device attached to his ear.
The small device blinked a few times before the guard reported,? “Head Security, the target has left their apartment room.”
“Noted! Send a team to follow them, but make sure to not have any interaction with the target. Our goal is to gather information only.” In a secret room, Trevor received the report and relayed a command back to the guard.
He didn’t even bother letting the guard give a response as he turned off the communication to connect with another person.
“Crimson Mage, I have received news that the target has left the apartment,” Trevor said respectfully, referring to the woman he was reporting to as Crimson Mage and not by her name.
The Crimson Mage was not just a nickname anymore but was also her prestige title earned from the blood of ignorant fools.
“What do you want us to do if the enemies indeed made a move again?” He then asked.
And in a private room, Faris Hill tapped her fingers on the desk slightly, seemingly amused by the development. ｏｖ𝚕．ｃｏ𝚖
“This Vanessa woman had never once left the apartment ever since one of my tenants had brought her home. Not even when the enemies had arrived did she leave, but now that I have taken care of the enemies, she wanted to come out?” Faris Hill chuckled softly.
It didn’t take long for her to realize Vanessa was betting on her for protection. After all, the enemies had crossed her boundary line, and that was invading her private territory.
Not even the military could exert their authority in her private territory, so how could she possibly allow others to step over her and not receive any retribution?
‘How gutsy of her to attempt to use me as a shield.’ Faris Hill exclaimed inwardly.
“Trevor, if the enemies do act upon them, then make sure to let them do significant damage on them before assisting them at the final moment.” Faris Hill responded.
“Understood,” Trevor received the order and shut off the communication.
Afterward, he relayed this command to the team that was responsible for the surveillance of Shi Tian and Vanessa. There was zero hesitation in his actions, almost as if whatever Faris Hill commanded, then that was the absolute order.
As these were all happening behind the scene, Shi Tian and Vanessa arrived at the main lobby.
“Hmm, a big battle has ensued, yet there are barely any ruins here.” Vanessa glanced around and commented.
“It’s not that there aren’t any ruins, but they have mostly been cleaned up and rebuilt. But the center area is still blocked and inaccessible, so we would need to take a detour.” Shi Tian explained.
“I see… technologies are really interesting. Even ruined buildings could be repaired so quickly.”
“Yes, Ms. Obvious. Thank you for your commentary.”
Vanessa clicked her tongue in annoyance.
Was she wrong to glance around her surroundings and make some comments after being cooped up for so long?
Of course not, because an example could be a prisoner that went to jail for 30 years and finally came out to the real world. It would be natural for them to be amazed and impressed at every new thing they were finally able to see after being locked in a cage for most of their life.
“You seriously have no empathy and sympathy,” Vanessa clicked her tongue and said, rushing ahead because Shi Tian didn’t even bother stopping to wait for her when she was admiring the scenery.
Once she caught up to him, she asked, “Are you really a human or a robot that has no feelings toward anything aside from yourself?”
“You say that, but shouldn’t you be worse than me when you’re willing to see innocent lives being sacrificed because you are petty and angry about the people that sold your information out?” Shi Tian questioned her back morally and emotionally.
“Ahem, what restaurant are we going to get food from?” Vanessa quickly faked a cough and changed the topic once she realized she was stumped.