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“Alright, I’m asking you one last time. Are you gonna make your men back off, or do you want more pain?”Â
Emily twirled the silver needle in her hand menacingly.Â
Orville opened his mouth but couldn’t get a word out, his eyes wide with terror.Â
He was deeply religious and superstitious about these mystical practices. To him, Emily’s methods seemed like divine.Â
powers.Â
Orville’s eyes, now red, blinked rapidly. If it weren’t for the gun pressed against his head, he might have nodded like aÂ
bobblehead.Â
Daniel noticed the look in Orville’s eyes and said to Emily, “He gets it. Let’s give him a chance!”Â
Emily had thought a warlord like Orville would hold out a bit longer.Â
But this?Â
Clearly, not everyone has a will of steel!Â
Emily removed the silver needle and jabbed it again.Â
“Alright, you can talk now!” Emily added a reminder. “And don’t even think about tryingÂ
even more!”Â
next time, it’ll hurtÂ
Orville was filled with regret.Â
At this moment, he had no choice but to compromise. “I wouldn’t dare. If I order my men to let you leave safely, you haveÂ
to let me go too!”Â
Emily’s lips curled into a sly smile. “Of course! A gentleman’s word is his bond!”Â
Orville didn’t quite get it but assumed Emily had agreed.Â
Emily and Daniel exchanged glances.Â
They understood each other perfectly.Â
Daniel clearly supported all of Emily’s decisions.Â
Emily then said to Orville again, “Tell them to put down their guns.”Â
Orville immediately turned to his men. “Put down your guns!”Â
The men hesitated for a moment but knew that if they didn’t comply and Orville managed to escape, they’d fact anÂ
more brutal consequences from him.Â
So, they cooperated and put down their guns.Â
Daniel signaled to York, who quickly led his team to confiscate the guns and had the men squat against the wall.Â
The rest of the group took Orville and left the office.Â
“Everyone, back off!”Â
This time, Orville didn’t need Emily’s reminder and immediately gave the order.Â
The guards outside, seeing Orville captured, didn’t dare to act rashly and cautiously stepped back.Â
“Tell us where the women you’ve imprisoned are. Lead us there!”Â
Emily demanded.Â
Daniel was a bit surprised.Â
This place was extremely dangerous. He knew Emily was kind-hearted, but she wasn’t a saint. Why would she make such aÂ
decision?Â
Despite his doubts, he chose to trust Emily and didn’t question her.Â
“Who exactly are you? Even if I tell you where they are, how can just a few of you possibly rescue them? Don’t think youÂ
can threaten me. If I order their release, I’ll be the first to die.”Â
Emily smiled slightly. “Just lead the way. The rest isn’t your concern.”Â
What she didn’t say was that once they reached the place, Orville wouldn’t need to stay alive.Â
He had too much blood on his hands, and even killing him could not atone for his sins.Â
So, under Orville’s orders, they encountered patrols but managed to advance without conflict.Â
They finally reached the place where the women were held.Â
The guards, seeing Orville under threat, immediately raised their guns. “Stop, don’t come any closer!”Â
One of them even sounded the alarm.Â
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Orville smiled bitterly.Â
Emily and Daniel had anticipated such dangers and were prepared.Â
As the alarm sounded and guards rushed towards them, Emily jabbed a silver needle into Orville’s acupuncture point.Â
Orville didn’t even feel pain before collapsing unconscious.Â
Seeing this, the guards opened fire.Â
Emily and Daniel moved in sync, dodging to one side and then charging forward.Â
They disarmed two guards in quick succession.Â
After taking down the guards, Daniel ordered York, “Get the outside team in here.”Â
Emily, meanwhile, fired a flare into the sky.Â
The flare exploded overhead.Â
Soon, well-trained reinforcements arrived from all directions.Â
But the compound guards got there first.Â
Emily, Daniel, and York had to hold the line and prevent the guards from breaking through.Â
Everyone’s nerves were on edge as a fierce battle ensued.Â
Emily had used up all her silver needles.Â
As the enemies closed in, they engaged in hand-to-hand combat.Â
Emily and Daniel worked seamlessly together.Â
She threw punches.Â
He followed with kicks.Â
They took down one enemy after another.Â
But more kept coming.Â
Back to back, Emily and Daniel fought. She was gasping for breath but smiled. “If we die here today, will you regret it? DidÂ
you come here for me?”Â
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‘I never regret my decisions. But you should’ve told me before coming!”Â
Daniel didn’t regret saving her, but he was unhappy that she took such a risk without informing him.Â
Though he didn’t directly answer Emily’s question, his words made it clear.Â
Daniel’s body wasn’t suited for such intense, continuous fighting.Â
Out of Emily’s sight, his face was pale, and he tasted blood in his mouth.Â
As another wave of enemies charged, Emily and Daniel braced themselves for more combat.Â
Gunshots rang out.Â
From behind the compound guards.Â
Emily’s eyes sparkled with hope as she looked towards the source of the gunfire.Â
She recognized the familiar eyes of the team leader, who nodded at her.Â
Emily’s heart leaped with joy.Â
Finally, reinforcements had arrived.Â
She turned to Daniel to share the news. “The rescue team is here…”Â
But before she could finish, she felt a weight on her back and saw Daniel sliding to the ground.Â
Emily’s face paled. “Daniel, are you okay?”Â
She quickly turned and caught Daniel, checking his pulse.Â
The poison had taken effect!Â
Emily’s heart sank.Â
York noticed Daniel’s condition, kicked away an enemy, and rushed over. “Mr. Smith, what’s wrong? Ms. Johnson, Mr. SmithÂ
is…?”Â
“The poison’s acting up. I don’t have any silver needles left. I need to get him out of here immediately. Hold them off.”Â
York didn’t hesitate. “Don’t worry, I’ll clear the way. Mr. Smith is in your hands, Ms. Johnson.”Â
Emily nodded, helping Daniel up and moving out.Â
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With reinforcements and York’s help, Emily managed to evade most danger, though she took some hits on her re dad gotÂ
Daniel out of the compound.Â
But more guards were heading their way.Â
Emily, supporting Daniel, ran into them head-on.Â
Her face darkened. She set Daniel down to rest and immediately engaged the guards.Â
Determined to finish quickly, Emily fought fiercely.Â
“SQ, it’s us! Get your friend out of here!”Â
Just as Emily sensed someone behind her and prepared to strike, a familiar voice called out, avoiding her attack.Â
It was Leopard and his team, having successfully broken through, who came back to help.Â
Emily acknowledged them. “Thanks for the help!”Â
At this moment, Daniel was in the greatest danger. She couldn’t afford any distractions.Â
With Leo’s team clearing the path, Emily urgently moved Daniel out.Â
But the enemy, recognizing Emily and Daniel’s importance, especially with Daniel as a “burden,” split their forces-some toÂ
fight Leo’s team and others to pursue Emily.Â