ushernet Chapter 459: Kidnapped
Chapter 459: Kidnapped
Chapter 459: Kidnapped
Soon, the group arrived at a bridal photography studio near the villa areasubway station, where Chris was speaking to his subordinates in front of the monitors.
"Mr. Chris, we’re here. How are things going?" Alice greeted.
Chris turned around, about to reply, when he saw Liu Xing in a wheelchair, and said with some confusion, "Mr. Ryuusei, why are you here today? Your body hasn’t fully recovered yet. It’s better not to participate in this operation. After all, those on the other side are a group of ruthless and fanatical believers who won’t hold back."
Liu Xing smiled and shook his head, saying, "Mr. Chris, you don’t need to worry. After two days of rest and applying the medicine Baruka gave me, I’ve recovered almost completely. I can now move freely. Sitting in this wheelchair is just to deceive the enemy and hide Victor inside. This way, if we have to fight the Cult of the Cadaver’s believers, we won’t be at too much of a disadvantage."
Chris nodded, smiling. "I see. Thank you, Mr. Ryuusei, for bravely joining us despite your injuries. Earlier, I was concerned that our firepower might be insufficient because you’ll have to pretend to be ordinary citizens waiting at the subway station. That means we can only carry handguns. However, through our investigation, we can confirm that the Cult of the Cadaver’s followers are planning to target this subway station. I’ve contacted a friend who works on the subway, and they’ve filmed the area from this station to the next one. They discovered that about a hundred meters from this station’s departure point, on the right side, the Cult of the Cadaver’s people have opened up a hole."
"When should we go to the subway station then? Unlike bus stops, there’s only one train, so we can’t wait there indefinitely. Besides, the Cult of the Cadaver’s people will surely be monitoring the station. If they notice anything unusual, all our efforts will be wasted," Alice said earnestly.
Chris thought for a moment and said, "The England police have compiled a list of recent kidnapping cases and found that they mostly occurred during two time periods. Firstly, definitely around midnight when there’s minimal foot traffic, making it less likely for the criminals to be spotted immediately. Also, our police response efficiency is lower during that time, with only one or two officers available, so we can’t risk tracking the kidnappers."
"As for the second time period, it’s between seven to eight in the evening. During this time, the flow of people is low as many are either at home or out enjoying themselves. Additionally, staff in public places are also less vigilant. This makes it an opportune time for the Cult of the Cadaver, especially at the villa areasubway station. Because the last train at midnight from there usually carries no passengers, we believe the Cult of the Cadaver’s people are likely to strike between seven and eight."
After hearing Chris’s analysis, Liu Xing glanced at his mobile phone and noticed it was only six o’clock.
As it was still early, Chris invited Liu Xing and the others to have a meal first.
During the meal, Chris couldn’t help but say, "I used to hear about mythical creatures from you all and didn’t think much of it, assuming they were similar to monsters in games. But when I saw Baruka’s tribe in person, I was almost scared out of my wits."
Ling Ishikawa chuckled and said, "Mythical creatures are called that because we humans know very little about them. We think they only exist in myth and aren’t real. So, when we encounter them for the first time, it often challenges our perspectives. It’s normal for you to be scared, Mr. Chris."
Chris nodded, curious, "I see. But this gentleman looks somewhat unfamiliar. I don’t know how to address you."
Ling Ishikawa looked helpless.
Zhang Jingxu, holding back a smile, pointed at Ling Ishikawa and said, "Mr. Chris, you actually know this gentleman. He is Ling Ishikawa."
Chris raised an eyebrow, surprised. "What, he’s Ling Ishikawa?! Mr. Zhang Jingxu, don’t joke with me. As an experienced police officer, I’ve met countless people, and I can tell the difference between men and women... But then again, this gentleman does bear some resemblance to Ling Ishikawa."
Zhang Jingxu explained Ling Ishikawa’s situation to Chris, and with confirmation from Liu Xing and the others, Chris reluctantly accepted reality.
"I see. I didn’t expect Mr. Ling Ishikawa to possess such formidable magic spells. But it’s also a good thing. I believe the Cult of the Cadaver only knows what Ms. Ling Ishikawa looks like when transformed into a woman, not his original appearance," Chris said seriously.
Liu Xing raised an eyebrow, feeling Chris’s point was valid. Since Ling Ishikawa appeared in this module as a female, the information collected by Bai Hecheng’s side might be flawed, so they might not know Ling Ishikawa’s true appearance.
After a while, Zhang Jingxu whispered to Liu Xing, "This person seems suspicious. He’s probably from the Cult of the Cadaver, and it seems like he’s contacting others because I can see a Bluetooth earpiece under his hoodie."
Liu Xing nodded, knowing that they were probably the targets of the Cult of the Cadaver.
At that moment, another round of dice falling was heard.
Liu Xing noticed that Yis People shook his head lightly, indicating that he hadn’t thrown the dice.
So, this should be KP Li Shunchan making a covert move, possibly deciding whether the Cult of the Cadaver would come to capture them, how many people would come, or whether mythical creatures would be involved.
Liu Xing took a deep breath and looked up at the signboard, realizing that the next subway train would arrive in ten minutes.
One minute later, Liu Xing heard a hurried footsteps approaching from nearby, probably about five or six people. The man beside them also changed his position, blocking the path behind Liu Xing’s group.
Liu Xing silently gripped the gun handle, ready to attack at any moment.
Half a minute later, six black-clad figures wearing skull masks and carrying various handguns climbed up from below the platform. The man standing behind Liu Xing’s group also pulled out a handgun and pointed it at them.
At this moment, Liu Xing’s group also cooperated to show a "panicked" demeanor, but in reality, they gathered together to ensure they wouldn’t be picked off one by one by the Cult of the Cadaver followers in front of them.
At this moment, the leader among the Cult of the Cadaver followers stepped forward and said, "Don’t be nervous, as long as you cooperate with us and follow us obediently for a trip, we won’t trouble you. And we can guarantee that you’ll be released in no more than a month. So, we hope you don’t make any meaningless struggles to cause trouble for both sides."
As the best actor among Liu Xing’s group, Alice nodded at this point, her voice trembling, "Okay, but we hope you’ll keep your promise."
"OK, please follow me. The subway is coming soon. You don’t want to be squashed into meat patties with us, right? Oh, Old Black, go and help the guy in the wheelchair," the leader said, checking the timetable. The next subway train would arrive in three minutes.
So, Liu Xing’s group obediently followed the Cult of the Cadaver followers and jumped down onto the platform, walking along the tracks.
The Cult of the Cadaver followers also kept their promise and just surrounded Liu Xing’s group in the middle, without physical contact.
Soon, Liu Xing’s group entered a sewer with the Cult of the Cadaver followers.
At this point, Alice couldn’t help but ask, "May I ask who you are and why you’re kidnapping us?"
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