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Chapter 821: The Night of Imperial Terror in Lan Qi
Chapter 821: The Night of Imperial Terror in Lan Qi
The night was dark, and heavy rain poured relentlessly.
Raindrops pattered against the glass windows, like hurried drumbeats, sounding particularly loud in the quiet night.
In the rain, a villa within the Saint Kreithian Monastery was almost completely dark, with only a few faint lights visible.
Inside the mansion, the dark corridors and silent bedrooms exuded tranquility in every room.
"Giggle, giggle, giggle."
Only in the guest room on the first floor, a warm yellow light outlined the silhouette of a woman, Ifatiya, who was engrossed in watching a program on the screen at the foot of the bed.
The glow from the screen illuminated her face, reflecting her joyful smile.
"You're so cute I want to eat you for breakfast instead of waiting for lunch."
"Can... can I at least finish my breakfast first?"
Boom—!!
The comedy program broadcasted cheerful laughter, intertwining with the thunder and lightning outside, creating a discordant duet.
Outside the window, the downpour continued, with raindrops streaming down the glass.
The rain intensified, gradually drowning out the wind, the owl's hoots, and any subtle disturbances.
The torrential rain poured down, with raindrops resembling pearls and arrows striking the ground.
The surrounding forest was cut off by the curtain of rain, and the darkness seemed to engulf the villa.
Lightning tore through the sky, followed by thunder, illuminating the mansion's spire and tall chimney.
Outside the courtyard.
A night raven's eyes pierced through the dense rain, gradually approaching the brightly lit mansion.
Through the rain-washed windows, one could vaguely see the luxurious interior and flickering lights near the windows.
Several hazy black shadows disappeared into the bushes, as if spying on something.
The howling wind and rain added a touch of gloom to the scene.
Just then, the villa's front door silently opened, and four graceful figures slipped inside like ghosts.
Their bodies were slender, and their faces were cold and stern.
The rain pounded on the roof, but not a drop touched them.
The group did not rush to act.
Instead, they exchanged glances.
Their target for the night was to kill Landry, a military engineer of the Creedentia Empire, within this very villa.
With the presence of Antanas and Sinora, two lockpicking experts, the door to Landry's house was opened in an instant.
Meanwhile, Pranae remained outside to keep watch.
With Pranae's vigilance, they would obtain the best escape route immediately after completing their mission, while also guarding against detection by the Sixth Archangel Sapphire-Violet.
"..."
The Ice Maiden signaled for them to stop.
The other three women halted in their tracks, responding to the Ice Maiden's gesture.
She had anticipated that there might be experts in Landry's residence, but she hadn't expected it to be this troublesome.
Even she couldn't quite gauge the strength of their opponent.
Fortunately, the mysterious entity on the first floor with an enormous amount of mana seemed completely unprepared.
The best strategy, therefore, was for Armis to keep watch on the first floor, while Houbailian, accompanied by Antanas and Sinora, two assassins capable of perfectly breaking through any barrier and spell, would head to the second floor to claim Landry's head.
"..."
Houbailian, Antanas, and Sinora exchanged glances, nodding solemnly, not daring to take the situation lightly.
The fact that even the Ice Maiden was on high alert indicated that the enemy on the first floor was not to be underestimated. They must execute their plan swiftly and efficiently to ensure a successful escape.
Through silent eye contact, their plan of action was finalized.
They blended seamlessly with the shadows within the mansion, their presence undetectable as they approached the hallway.
The owner of the mansion had no idea that—
Death was about to arrive.
...
At the end of the second-floor corridor, in a bedroom, two young women slept soundly.
The room was dimly lit, with thick curtains blocking out the moonlight. Only the outlines of the wardrobe and dressing table could be vaguely discerned.
Talia and Sigrid were covered in soft down comforters, their bodies rising and falling gently in the darkness. One had gray hair like a waterfall, and the other had light golden-green hair resembling honey, resembling two lazy plush cats.
The raindrops gently tapped against the glass window, and distant thunder rumbled faintly, intertwining with their long and steady breathing.
Suddenly.
Talia opened her eyes from her slumber.
Her golden eyes shone brightly even in the darkness.
Talia propped herself up, her gaze scanning the darkness as if she had sensed something.
At that moment, Talia's eyes met a pair of purple eyes that had opened in the dimness.
She realized that Sigrid had also awakened.
"..."
Sigrid didn't immediately speak to Talia, but instead raised her index finger to her lips, signaling for Talia to remain silent.
The two nodded in understanding.
Someone had arrived at their home.
One had detected the enemy through the mana lock on the door, while the other sensed the presence of a powerful individual.
And this visitor's target was undoubtedly Lan Qi.
Talia and Sigrid exchanged a glance, their faces filled with gravity.
"Let's go to Lan Qi's room."
Sigrid made the decision.
"Together."
They silently got out of bed and made their way to the master bedroom at the end of the second-floor hallway.
...
The master bedroom at the end of the second floor.
The slightly ajar door was pushed open, and Sigrid and Talia held their breath as they gently sidled into the room.
When Talia saw that Sigrid was going to enter the room, she had to open the door a little wider, and for some reason, she felt a twinge of jealousy.
The master bedroom was simply furnished yet tasteful, and the young man on the bed was sleeping soundly.
Under normal circumstances, they would never break their agreement and enter Lan Qi's room without permission.
But now, since they both wanted to protect Lan Qi, they might as well sneak in together.
In one corner of the room, a small black cat was curled up, also fast asleep.
Its black fur shimmered softly in the dim light, and its body rose and fell with each breath.
The two sisters exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with worry, as if discussing how to protect Lan Qi.
"Let's do it?"
"We have no choice."
"I'm in."
"Me too."
They tiptoed closer to Lan Qi's bed.
Lan Qi seemed to sense the disturbance, his eyelashes trembling as he slowly opened his eyes.
He was startled to see two people entering his room in the middle of the night, confirming his suspicion that someone had indeed entered the room.
However, his gaze soon focused, and he calmed down.
From Talia and Sigrid's eyes, he gleaned some general information.
They gestured for him to be quiet, their faces grave.
Lan Qi nodded, not fully understanding but still cooperating by remaining silent.
"How did you..."
Before Lan Qi could finish speaking in lip language, he saw Sigrid and Talia leaning over and crawling into his blanket, pulling it up to cover themselves.
The three of them were all huddled together under the blanket, even their heads covered, in the dim light, they could hear each other's breathing and heartbeat clearly.
"What?!?"
Lan Qi thought they had gone crazy.
"There's an assassin in the house."
"And they're very strong."
The two whispered softly under the blanket to him.
Lan Qi understood a little.
"If we take the initiative to attack now, we might alert the enemy. It's better to pretend we're not suspicious and wait for the assassins to rush into your bedroom and uncover the blanket. Then, we can capture them all at once."
Sigrid spoke softly with her eyes closed.
Just their breathing alone warmed the thin air under the blanket.
"But won't this affect..."
Lan Qi opened his mouth, afraid to make too much noise. He could feel the cheeks of the two women were unusually close to him.
With them there, his sense of security was overwhelming.
Lan Qi's principle was always to avoid seeing, hearing, or speaking of things that were not in accordance with etiquette. He would not look, listen, or bring up such matters.
Regardless, he was now sharing a bed with two girls.
"To capture the assassins and protect you, this is the best option."
Talia also moved closer to Lan Qi.
This arrangement would help lower the assassins' alertness to the lowest.
When the assassins came to uncover the blanket, it would be a surprise for them.
"It's not like..."
Lan Qi didn't think the assassins were that strong, and there was no need to be this cautious.
Although this was currently the most efficient method, they could also use the Undying Perdition technique, and then Talia and Sigrid could ambush the assassins without having to hide under the blanket.
"We're pretending to be a couple, so it's normal for us to sleep together."
Sigrid explained to Lan Qi.
She had wanted to come to Lan Qi's room for a long time, but she had refrained due to her agreement with Tata.
"If there's an assassin who escapes and discovers we're sleeping separately, it might cause trouble."
Talia agreed with Sid's decision.
She was used to sleeping with Sid, and whether it was two of them or three, it made no difference. Adding Lan Qi to the blanket was no problem.
Besides, she had been staying in Lan Qi's bedroom for months, ever since she became the Lustful Demon King in Flower City.
"But..."
"Shh, Lan Qi!!!"
Before he could finish his sentence, Sigrid covered his mouth.
At this tense moment, a black cat on the sofa meowed, stretched lazily, and continued its slumber, completely undisturbed by the sudden intrusion.
The rain poured down, accompanied by thunder and lightning, as if providing a dramatic backdrop to this startling scene.
After a few breaths, the doorknob of the master bedroom began to turn slowly, its movement as gentle as a feather.
Alarm bells rang in Talia's mind, and she signaled to Sigrid with her eyes, who also sensed something amiss and winked back at Talia.
The door opened silently, and two dark shadows slipped inside, moving with the lightness of smoke towards the bed.
Talia and Sigrid pretended to sleep, breathing in sync as they lay under the covers with Lan Qi, not moving a muscle.
The mana became increasingly distinct, and the aura in the room grew heavier.
Just as the shadows reached the bed, Talia and Sigrid seemed to have an instant understanding.
They flung off the covers and, like arrows released from a bowstring, launched themselves at the intruders as the intent to kill surged. In an instant, four figures clashed in the dimly lit bedroom.
Talia grappled with one of the female assassins, their hands intertwined, while Sigrid pinned the other to the ground.
Both sides refrained from making too much noise, and Talia and Sigrid aimed to capture their opponents, resulting in a stalemate between four highly skilled individuals.
Talia executed a reverse wrist lock, securing the assassin's wrist, while her other hand gripped the assassin's shoulder tightly.
The assassin countered by pressing her knee into Talia's abdomen, attempting to break free.
The two stood on the carpet, grappling silently, like two intertwined venomous snakes.
Sigrid, on the other hand, had her opponent pinned to the ground.
The eyes of the two female assassins were filled with shock and suspicion.
They never expected Professor Landry's two wives to be so powerful.
It defied all logic!
However, their instincts didn't sense any immediate danger.
The moment they engaged with their opponents, the familiar aura and mana made them realize that they might know each other.
As everyone remained perplexed, a tall female figure emerged from the foot of the bed.
She had completely concealed her aura, and even the four eighth-rank individuals present hadn't detected her presence.
Her long, jet-black hair was tied up, and her cold, fierce gaze complemented her black bodysuit. But what truly sent shivers down their spines was the scorpion-tail dagger in her hand, emitting a sickly green glow, and the mad bloodlust emanating from her.
Her terrifying aura made the veins on her skin visible, glowing with an eerie purple light.
Killing Professor Landry would mean mission success.
Regardless of how powerful Landry's wives were, as long as Antanas and Sinora held them back, Houbailian would surely succeed.
"Wait, Houbailian!" Antanas, pinned by Sigrid, shouted.
"No, no," Sinora, locked in combat with Talia, also realized the gravity of the situation and widened her eyes.
"..."
Houbailian's killing intent was already set, but she paused at the calls of Antanas and Sinora.
Unless it was an extremely urgent situation, these two would never directly address her by name to hinder her actions.
"Houbailian?"
Sigrid stared at the shadow at the foot of the bed, bewildered, and slowly released Antanas.
Talia's pupils dilated in shock.
"What's going on here?!"
Antanas scrambled to her feet, rushing to turn on the bedroom lights.
In an instant, the entire room was illuminated.
Only stunned faces remained.
Even with their disguise magic altering their appearances, the long-term familiarity with each other's auras allowed them to recognize who was who, especially when they appeared together.
Houbailian stared at the bed in a daze, her dagger falling to the floor.
She looked at the exposed bedding, Lan Qi lying in the center, and Sigrid and Talia by the bed, with disbelief.
Lan Qi was equally shocked.
"Holy... Houbailian..."
Lan Qi covered his mouth, his hand and voice trembling.
Sweat poured down his forehead as he glanced at Talia in her nightgown and then at Sigrid in hers.
What kind of situation hadn't he encountered before?
But this was a first.
Lan Qi now wanted to collapse on the bed and continue sleeping.
Perhaps it was just a horrible nightmare.
(End of Chapter)
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