Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Hearing someone suddenly speak, Lin Yi tensed up, turning his head to see a foreign man in jeans and a black jacket standing at the churchâs pulpit.
Lin Yi put down what he was holding, his expression remaining completely calm, without a hint of surprise.
This was well within his expectations. This man was undoubtedly from the Freemasons.
As for his skill level, it should be about the same as Walkerâs, since anyone of a lower rank wouldnât have been qualified to handle this mission.
âThis is the last headquarters, and youâve only now caught up to me. Thatâs a bit disappointing,â Lin Yi remarked.
Gillâs expression remained unmoved. âWhat youâve done is beyond my expectations, and for that, I do admire you. But that doesnât change the outcome. You will die here in this church today,â Gill said coldly.
âI can also guess that you may have tried to contact the embassy before acting, hoping to secure your safety. But let me tell you, that path is already closed. Donât hold on to any false hope.â
Lin Yi smiled, the moonlight filtering through the window, casting shadows on his face.
âItâs better to stay humble, or youâll pay the price. The strength of the Freemasons wonât give you an edge here. If I dared to come, itâs because I donât consider you a threat.â
Crack, crack, crackâ¦
Gill shook his head and rolled his shoulders, loosening up his joints.
âThen let me test the skill level of a Central Guard Brigade leader today.â
As he finished speaking, Gill launched his attack, charging toward Lin Yi.
When he was about three meters away, Gill leaped into the air, sending a flying kick straight at Lin Yiâs face.
This move had been anticipated by Lin Yi, who had already taken a defensive stance.
Bang!
Lin Yi crossed his arms, taking Gillâs kick head-on, but only staggered back a single step before regaining his balance.
That single exchange allowed Lin Yi to gauge Gillâs strength.
Without a doubt, Gill had reached B-class, but compared to Walker, he was a bit lacking.
Gill had likely only recently reached B-class, which eased Lin Yiâs concerns significantly.
After deflecting Gillâs initial attack, Lin Yi retaliated.
He lunged forward, and within moments, the two had exchanged more than a dozen blows.
Neither was able to gain the upper hand; they fought evenly.
But inwardly, Gill was in turmoil.
He knew the situation in the Central Guard Brigade well.
All four leaders of the combat units were C-class. Given that he was B-class, defeating Lin Yi should have been effortless. There was no way it should have been this difficult.
Whoosh!
In a moment of distraction, Lin Yi spun around and kicked Gill squarely in the chest.
Caught off guard, Gill stumbled backward several steps.
But before he could recover, Lin Yi pressed his advantage, giving him no time to catch his breath.
That brief lapse in focus put Gill at a disadvantage.
Now, under Lin Yiâs relentless assault, Gill was forced to go all out.
In this moment, there was no trick to speak of, and he was completely relying on instinct to defend himself.
Gill gritted his teeth, feeling as though each of Lin Yiâs punches was like a sledgehammer hitting his body.
Only now did he realize that Lin Yiâs strength was far beyond his expectations. This was completely different from any opponent heâd faced before.
âDamn it!â
Gill cursed under his breath, clenching his teeth and summoning all his strength, throwing a punch to meet Lin Yiâs fist head-on.
He knew that if he didnât counter soon, heâd be worn down and defeated by Lin Yiâs relentless attacks.
âNot bad, but youâre still a bit weaker than the last guy,â Lin Yi said with a cold sneer.
âThat means you wonât be walking out of here today.â
Gillâs face changed. âWhat do you mean?â
âItâs obvious, isnât it?â Lin Yi said calmly.
âThe intruder who stormed the Central Guard Brigade a few days ago? I killed him. And since youâre not even as good as he was, donât expect to leave this building alive. Fitting, thoughâsending you off in a church.â
With that, Lin Yi launched another offensive.
âHow could you possibly defeat Walker?!â
Gill knew well that Walkerâs strength was above his own. If Walker couldnât defeat this man, there was no way he could either!
Lin Yiâs arms, after undergoing enhancement, had not only returned to normal but also held immense latent power.
According to final assessments, his strength had increased by about 29%. While it hadnât reached the full 30%, it was still a significant boost.
Handling someone like Gill, who had only recently stepped into B-class, wasnât too taxing for Lin Yi.
Lin Yiâs next wave of attacks was even fiercer than before.
It left Gill struggling to defend.
After several dozen more exchanges, Gill began to show signs of fatigue. His movements became slower and less precise.
This realization filled Gill with dread, causing his anxiety to spike.
Only now did Gill truly believe that Walker might have been defeated by Lin Yi. The Freemasons had gotten it all wrong.
Walker wasnât bested by some powerful foe or taken down in a hail of bulletsâhe was killed by this man.
That thought sent a shudder through Gillâs body, creating an opening that Lin Yi quickly exploited, overwhelming him.
Whoosh!
Lin Yi seized the opportunity, delivering a powerful kick to Gillâs chest.
Caught off guard, Gill was sent flying, crashing into a row of chairs that shattered beneath him, leaving him in a pitiful state.
Not wasting a moment, Lin Yi charged at Gill with lightning speed, driving his knee into Gillâs chest.
With one hand, he covered Gillâs mouth, while the other reached behind his back. Then, in a swift motion, he chopped off Gillâs right middle finger!
The excruciating pain sent Gill into a fit of silent screams, but due to Lin Yiâs control, no sound escaped.
However, instead of showing pain, Gillâs face reflected pure terror, as if he had witnessed something horrifying.
Because on his right middle finger, there had been a ringâone containing a small bomb. It was designed to be activated in the event of capture, allowing him to die quickly and avoid torture.
But now, with his finger gone, he no longer had that option. His fate was clear.
Lin Yi didnât bother speaking further. With a sharp blow to Gillâs neck, he knocked him unconscious.
Without wasting any more time, Lin Yi prepared to burn the building and leave with Gill.
But just then, two shadows passed by the window, followed by a sultry, teasing voice.
âCongratulations, Team Leader Lin, on another success. How about celebrating at a hotel?â