Chapter 227 - A Heavy Burden
Chapter 227: A Heavy Burden
It had been a year since Su Huiqing last went on a mission.
Her first time back and she had to face off with Song San.
And with the mercenary regiment sorely lacking in manpower. She only had Chi Yue with her now.
But these were not major problems.
Su Huiqing lowered her eyes and slowly wound the silver wire around her wrist. The silver mask concealed the expression on her face. All that was revealed were her pitch-black eyes.
Anyway, the waters of the International Association were already muddied.
It wouldn’t matter if they further stirred things up.
Chi Yue had already opened his laptop and was typing a long string of numbers into it.
The two of them had always worked well together and knew exactly what part to play.
Su Huiqing put the communications device in her ear.
She then pulled open the curtains. Putting one hand on the windowsill, she flipped over and leaped into the dark night.
A white dog scurrying in the bushes below saw the figure falling from the sky. Its round eyes widened in shock.
Su Huiqing lifted her head and smirked at the dog.
But no one could see under that mask.
“There are 10 perimeter guards and I can check their coordinates.” Chi Yue pressed enter and a revolving 3D image of a city popped up on the screen. “Go forward and circle around the warehouse.”
Su Huiqing immediately headed in that direction at his words.
Chi Yue was still typing away on his keyboard.
His eyes suddenly narrowed. “Captain, Apollo managed to construct the near-light speed fighter jet after your death. It is… at the usual place.”
Su Huiqing was stunned by his words.
She lowered her eyes and touched her mask. “I got it.”
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Meanwhile, at the Yu Family residence.
The Yu Family Head led the captain of the International Police to Yu Hongchang’s room.
Yu Hongchang was watching that lamp.
The captain greeted him respectfully, looking somewhat panicked. “Old Master Yu, only you or Master Yu will be able to resolve this issue.”
“Speak,” Yu Hongchang’s gaze didn’t even waver. His voice was also very serene.
The captain was not at all surprised at his manner. “Master San has gone after Apollo. Both sides are now at Apollo’s hideout. Master San has even brought the 10 great island gods over. I am afraid things will get out of hand.”
“10 great island gods?” Yu Hongchang glanced up as his face darkened. “He wishes to take Apollo’s power for himself?”
The Yu Family Head smiled. “This is not something recent. There are many people who wish to take Apollo’s power, but no one has dared to make a move as Apollo is friendly with Unknown Island. The fact that Master San waited nearly a year before making his move is already considered pretty good.”
Yu Hongchang touched the lamp. “Song San does have that capability.”
The captain’s face changed. “Old City Lord, please save the commoners on the south island!”
He knew that at this time, even Bai Yi would be useless.
Dugu Heng’s character was too weird, and the captain would never be able to enlist him.
Only the Old City Lord could face Song San and Apollo.
In the past… there was still Unknown Island.
The captain couldn’t help sighing at that thought.
“Take him to find Shijin.” The Old City Lord looked at the Yu Family Head. His eyes were profound and no one could tell what he was thinking. “By my estimation, he should be coming out soon.”
“Got it.” The Yu Family Head immediately complied.
The two of them left.
Yu Hongchang stood in the middle of the room for a moment.
In the entire study, only that lamp continued to flicker.
After a long while, a heavy sigh could be heard.
Song San had sought out Apollo. All the powers would know of this.
They would all support Song San in his efforts to destroy Apollo. This would strengthen Song San’s side tremendously.
“Apollo, you abused the use of military firearms and brought all sorts of calamities upon the world. You have even brought your nefarious ways to the International Association now.” Song San stood before Apollo’s hideout with his arms crossed and face expressionless. His clothes drifted gently in the breeze.
Song San narrowed his eyes. “Please come with me to Unknown Island.”
Everyone knew that the International Association’s prison was in Unknown Island.
Song San was planning to arrest Apollo.
Apollo just brushed back his golden hair, he didn’t put down his weapon but just smiled at Song San. “If you want to punish someone no matter what, you can always find some excuse. Song San, if you do this, even if you become the International Association’s commander-in-chief, no one will really support you.”
His words had no effect on Song San at all.
Song San just chuckled before getting one of his men to bring over a laptop. He pointed at the screen.
“This is what happened today. You caused a major ruckus at the hospital and Old Madam Dugu has personally reported against you.” Song San swiped the screen to the next page.
It was a live recording of a battlefield.
An explosive was tossed into a village.
The footage was shot by a drone, and it clearly showed the image of a man with his legs blown off. The camera then turned toward the invaders, who boldly charged in with their armoured vehicles.
“Did you see? This is all your doing. Selling firearms to war criminals.” Song San looked at Apollo, his eyes full of judgment. “Causing these people to lose their homes. Making young children orphans. You have sinned too deeply…”
Song San had always been a scheming person.
He was very smart and knew what his goal was.
At a time like this, there was no point in hiding anything anymore. He turned on the camera to broadcast their situation live to the entire world.
He showed the whole International Association how he was seeking justice from Apollo.
Everyone saw how Song San reprimanded Apollo.
It was true that such battles at continent F were a common sight.
Many small towns in the more remote countries were in such situations.
These places were too isolated and sparsely populated. Being directly bombed like this was not the worst – Su Huiqing had witnessed an entire village of people being used as experimental subjects. It ended up being a zombie village.
That kind of living hell was the worst.
Su Huiqing also saw the broadcast. She was already on a fighter jet and pressed her communications device. “Get me a flight route to that place.”
The two of them were very in tune. Chi Yue had already sent her the flight route the moment she finished her sentence.
Meanwhile, Song San was continuing his little speech.
“Today, I represent all the people who have been fighting against war, all the people who have lost loved ones, all the people who have lost their homes. I represent them to seek justice from you.” Song San’s face was stern, his eyes harsh.
No one could tell what he was truly thinking.
Apollo narrowed his eyes. He instinctively clenched his fists.
Those golden eyes of his were extremely dark.
It was clear that his eyes were fixed upon the recording on the screen.
Those watching the live broadcast could also see the footage.
Nearly everyone could see the footage shot by the drone. The sounds of bombs going off made them shiver in horror.
“I have never seen such a thing before. I can’t believe such carnage still exists. What else has the International Association been keeping from us?!”
“Why are they still manufacturing military firearms? How can such things still happen in such peace times?”
“It’s too terrible. Those invaders deserve to go to hell!”
“And that firearms dealer. He’s a disgusting demon!”
“…”
This the first time Apollo was so publicly censured.
Song San had also just published all information on Apollo on the internet. In this modern times, news travelled very fast.
Apollo had yet to do anything, and he was already on the wrong side of justice.
Song San saw that Apollo’s eyes were growing darker, but he was unconcerned. He thought that his direct broadcast would be blocked by some people, and never expected things to actually reach this stage.
At this moment, the drone zoomed in on a child in the midst of the chaos. The cannon of an armored vehicle turned toward the kid. “My goodness, so pitiful. Such a small child. He shouldn’t have to go through such a terrible experience.”
Most of the netizens were very sympathetic toward that kid.
They shut their eyes in fright even as they bubbled with hatred toward Apollo.
Continent F.
A middle-aged man in black stood upon an armored vehicle, watching the entire scene with arms crossed behind his back. His smile was vicious. “Don’t leave a single one alive.”
The young boy’s face was still black with soot.
He stared dumbly into the dark mouth of the cannon. Those pitch-black eyes were unreadable.
Everyone watching the live broadcast froze in anxiety!
At this moment, a sudden flash!
“Bang!”
A big explosion. The netizens all slowly opened their eyes. They stared in shock as a red figure suddenly appeared on the screen.
Lit by the brilliant flames, the red figure and silver mask glowed. Dark hair floated in the air, that silver wire curled around her hand. It was an unforgettable image!
Red dress, black hair.
With a raging fire as the background.
The man standing on the armored vehicle immediately raised his weapon when he saw the woman who had suddenly just leaped out from nowhere. Simultaneously, countless weapons turn toward Su Huiqing. The middle-aged man sneered. “Have you come to die?”
He pulled the trigger.
Su Huiqing didn’t pause. She grabbed the boy and pulled him into her arms.
She then leaped up and pushed off a wall beside her, nimbly dodging the bullets. Placing the boy on the ground, she propped herself up with one hand and glanced up. Those narrowed eyes of hers exuded an intensely evil aura!
“Do you think you can escape a second time?!” The man snorted before once again raising his weapon.
Su Huiqing didn’t even blink.
She just coolly lifted one hand.
Several silver streaks flashed by!
No one managed to see clearly what happened.
All those watching the live footage were covering their mouths in shock. They inadvertently blurted out cries of “watch out” and “be careful”!
Su Huiqing just lowered her eyes and slowly wound the silver wire back on her wrist.
The netizens all feared for her and were jumping up and down in anxiety. They just felt like reaching in to drag her through the screen to safety. “Hurry up and escape, you fool!”
“Their weapons are still aimed at you!”
“Get that kid and run!”
“…”
Su Huiqing just slowly walked toward the child and bent over to pick him up.
She lifted her head and looked at the drone. She said calmly. “It ends now.”
At this moment, all those invaders collapsed to the ground! If there was anyone on the scene, they would be able to see the thin red lines across their necks.
Su Huiqing walked forward carrying the child.
Her back profile looked somewhat domineering.
Behind her.
Those armored cars all started to explode.
Flames rushed up into the sky in a thundering roar.
All the viewers stared dumbfounded by the sight. They were totally immersed by the scene.
Meanwhile, that woman in the red dress didn’t even turn her head.
Su Huiqing arrived at her own fighter jet, but she didn’t board it immediately. She faced the drone and said mockingly. “I heard you guys are joining forces to suppress Apollo, so that he cannot create firearms anymore? Take a good look now. This is the harsh reality.”
Su Huiqing pointed at the war scene behind her. Her red dress was still flowing in the air.
Her voice was magnetic and somewhat raspy, making her sound exceptionally cool.
“This is still happening all over the world. The strong preys on the weak. This has always been the rule of the universe. Nothing has changed.”
“Without the weapons he created, do you think you guys can still enjoy your peace and stability?”
“Every year, Apollo would make use of one-third of his firepower to clear out invaders like this.”
“He nearly died in many of the attempts. But he never told anyone this. What right do you guys have to rebuke him?”
“Don’t tell me about how peaceful the world is now. You can only see good times in front of you because others are bearing the heavy burden for you!”