"According to the evening news, the police have confirmed that the number of missing women has risen to 5."
"Based on what we know, all the missing women are young and single."
"Now let's get the details from Chief Teddy."
Amy glanced over the TV in the pantry, carrying the season's latest bag and walking out of the office like a proud peacock.
As the youngest female supervisor in the company, Amy had the right to be proud. It wasn't just because of her beautiful face.
It was also because of her abilities!
However, because she was too beautiful, her abilities were overshadowed.
At first, Amy tried to argue with him.
But then?
She got used to it.
Amy realized that no matter how she tried to explain, people would believe what they saw based on their own thoughts.
And under such a premise, some rumors began to spread.
From how she rose to the top with her beauty, to how she went out to earn pocket money in high school, to how her parents divorced because her mother had an affair and so on.
Everything seemed to be trying to erase her hard work, proving that she was the kind of woman who rose to the top with unusual means.
Now was no exception.
Amy could clearly hear the whispers from the people behind her.
She didn't care about them though and said something before she entered the elevator.
"I want to see the details of this proposal tomorrow morning, including but not limited to the details of every competitor."
The elevator door slowly closed.
The moment the door closed, Amy clearly heard the complaints and wails of the people.
Hmph!
If she had time for gossip, she would have time for overtime.
Amy stepped into the underground parking lot with her high-heeled shoes.
A brand-new red car was parked at the corner. It was her new car. It was a year later than her new apartment. It looked fashionable and was very safe.
Therefore, a lot of people were attracted to it.
Especially when Amy walked up to the car, the effect was multiplied.
A few men who got off work at the same time couldn't help but look over.
A reserved one with a smile on his face.
A bold one from head to toe.
No matter which one it was, Amy would glare at them angrily.
Men were all narcissists who thought highly of themselves!
She shouldn't be polite at this time!
Once she was polite, she would be entangled with them!
Amy had had enough of the rumors from her old company's parking lot. She didn't want to go through it again in her new company.
The reserved men retracted their gazes in embarrassment, got into the car and left.
The bold men shrugged and wanted to stay a little longer, but Amy pointed her middle finger at them. In the end, they had no choice but to leave.
However, not everyone had left.
There was a man standing next to Amy's car, talking on the phone. He seemed to be discussing something important.
When Amy glanced over, the man gave her an apologetic smile.
"Can I borrow a pen?"
The man asked.
"Alright."
Amy agreed without hesitation. She took out a pen and handed it over. Just as the man was about to touch her wrist with the pen, Amy kicked him away.
The sturdy, sharp tip of her high heels kicked the man's knee hard.
"Ah!"
With a scream, the man hugged his knees.
Amy didn't hold back. She swung the bag in her hand and smashed it on the man's face.
Why did she choose this bag?
Other than it being the latest design of the season, it was also because the studs on the bag were pointed. They weren't sharp, they were rounded.
But as long as she had two bottles of water in the bag and picked a good angle, it would be like a small flail if she swung it at a person.
Amy tried it on a Pop Top.
The result was satisfying.
The shriveled can was proof of the power of this blow.
Just like the man's face.
Not only was he bleeding profusely, but he also lost the strength to resist.
Amy didn't stop. She raised her foot again and used the heel of her high heels to kick the man's weak spot.
She didn't hold back at all.
She didn't even care about the man's begging.
Being softhearted at this time would only bring trouble to herself.
Soon, the building's security guards who saw everything through the surveillance cameras ran over.
The three security guards saw the man covered in blood and looked at each other in shock.
"Arrest him and call the police!"
Amy looked at the three security guards and said.
"Ms. Amy, this man didn't do anything wrong, right?"
The older security guard asked hesitantly.
"Didn't do anything wrong?
A stranger pretended to be on the phone and approached me with an electric baton, and you're telling me he didn't mean any harm?
Or … "
"You're in cahoots with him."
"The recent disappearances were all done by you guys?"
Amy laughed coldly.
The older security guard's face turned ugly.
But the younger security guard beside him wasn't convinced.
"How did you know he was a stranger?
Before I came here, I memorized everyone's face and name. It's just 200 people, it's not that hard. "
Amy said nonchalantly.
The younger security guard was stunned.
He didn't know whether Amy was telling the truth or not, so he looked at the older security guard.
"Call the police."
The older security guard said.
Whether Amy was telling the truth or not, he had to call the police because he really did find the electric baton in the man's pocket.
And …
The man's face was really unfamiliar.
Soon enough, Chief Teddy appeared.
When he saw the man on the floor, the short, scrawny chief grabbed the man's hair and threw him into the police cruiser.
"Ms. Amy, go and record my men's statement."
Chief Teddy drove the police cruiser back to the station after saying that in a stiff tone.
It was better to interrogate a criminal back in the interrogation room.
"Is this how he treats the taxpayers?
I want to lodge a complaint against him! "
Amy couldn't hold back her words as the police cruiser sped away.
"Ms. Amy, please forgive me."
"Many things have happened recently …"
"No matter what, it won't change his bad attitude just now. I want to lodge a complaint against him!"
Amy's unyielding attitude made the officer smile bitterly. The other three security guards were even quieter than before.
This kind of woman was too scary!
No way!
They had to spread the news to the people in the company!
Don't provoke this tigress!
Otherwise, it would be worse than death!
The three security guards quickly exchanged gazes.
Amy, who saw everything, laughed coldly in her heart.
'Look, things are always like this.
A bunch of males dominated by hormones.
Hmph, men. '
Recording the statement was faster than Amy expected. Or rather, the officers sent her away as if she was the God of Pestilence, since she was unyielding and insisted on filing a complaint.
"Although it's unpleasant, this incident will help me get into the new company.
Those guys will be a lot more obedient in the short term. "
Amy's mood turned a lot better when the thought came to her mind.
She had passed the age of acting recklessly. If it wasn't helpful for her future job, she wouldn't waste so much effort to fight a man.
"Let's reward myself!"
Amy couldn't help but change the direction she was heading to.
She knew a very private bar.
Not bad at all.
…
"That place is the best, your place is too cold.
If I didn't smash the owner's head with a bottle, I wouldn't have been kicked out. "
"Don't worry.
I won't smash your head.
"One look and I can tell that you're a cold and abstinent guy."
The drunk Amy half-knelt on the bar counter, mumbling non-stop.
Kieran raised a brow, he really wanted to throw her out.
However, the chain that followed didn't give Kieran the chance.
The translucent chain as thick as a finger slithered like a snake and appeared in the restaurant. It then curled up at the entrance.
It was half a man's height and the head part was pointed at the drunk Amy.
But immediately, he turned towards the direction of the kitchen.
Even the whole chain was shaking uncontrollably.
It was as if it had found a more delicious prey.
Kieran's face turned gloomy.
No doubt the chain was changing its target.
From Amy to Starbeck.
If it was the former, Kieran would have to consider whether it was worth it to make a move.
Changing it to the latter?
Wung!
[Sharp Standard-Issued Blade] appeared above the chain and slashed down.
Clank Clank!
The chain, which was supposed to be an inanimate object, was shocked.
It didn't expect someone could see it, but it wasn't slow.
However, the chain wasn't slow at all. It shook its head repeatedly and its coiled body flew up in circles, trapping Kieran within.
The head of the chain was then pulled back.
The circles that enveloped Kieran tightened all of a sudden.
Kieran, however, didn't care.
[Sharp Standard-Issued Blade] slashed down again.
Whether it was the tightened chains or the head of the chain, everything was cut in half by the slash.
The broken chain fell on the floor, producing a metallic clank before it started to melt, as if it was burned by a formless flame.
[Scorch]!
The blade dealt extra damage to the dead, whether it was tangible or intangible, it was within the range of [Scorch].
This strange chain, which had average strength, was undoubtedly an intangible object.
It relied on its formless body to gain an advantage, and once it was broken, it would be killed.
However, when Kieran saw the chain melt and vanish, his furrowed brows didn't loosen up.
He could see that the chain was being controlled, and it did not come into being on its own.
The kind of living being that could generate its own will was completely different from this chain, and it wouldn't be this weak either.
More importantly, the chain seemed to have its eyes on Starbeck.
Although the chain's initial target wasn't Starbeck.
With that thought in mind, Kieran turned around to the drunkard who caused him trouble.
"A guy like you can't survive in this society.
I bet you don't have any friends right?
"Have you ever cried alone at night?"
"It's fine, tell big sister.
Big sister won't tell anyone. "
The drunk Amy had lost her usual calmness and clarity of purpose. Her mouth was mumbling nonsense, and as she spoke, she even smiled at Kieran in an idiotic manner.
At the next moment, the drunk Amy wanted to stand up and walk towards Kieran.
But a hand grabbed her from behind.
Amy, who was trying her best to stand up, fell back onto the bar counter.
She looked up at the person who grabbed her with her blurry eyes.
"What a cute little brother.
Want to be friends with big sister? "
Amy looked at Starbeck beside her with an infatuated smile and wanted to touch Starbeck's face.
Pak!
Kieran slapped the man's hand away and grabbed him by the back of his neck, ready to throw him out.
"Big brother, wait.
It's … It's not safe at night. "
Starbeck begged softly.
Although based on Starbeck's real thoughts, he should have thrown the man out right away without waiting, the kindness in his heart stopped him.
If something happened to her because of this, Starbeck would never forgive himself.
Kieran nodded.
He grabbed the drunkard and threw her in the corner, letting her fend for herself.
As for how hard it was?
Sorry, not throwing the drunkard out was the biggest concession Kieran could make after Starbeck begged for mercy.
"Did you see that thing just now?"
Kieran asked softly as he walked back to the bar counter.
"Not before.
I saw it when you cut it off, big brother. "
Starbeck answered seriously.
He knew Kieran was used to collecting information from these minor details, so he wouldn't be careless.
"You didn't see it.
The drunkard didn't react either.
Which means only when one's Spirit surpasses a common man's limit can one notice this thing! Plus, it should be controlled by someone … "
Kieran muttered to himself and squinted his eyes.
Based on the current clues, the one who controlled the chain should be someone with a Spirit surpassing a common man's limit.
As a Chosen One, Kieran knew how scary a powerful Spirit was.
It was a silent attack that was completely impossible to guard against.
From a certain aspect, it was a pervasive attack.
Moreover, you would never have guessed what form such an attack would take.
The only good news was, although the person who controlled the chain had a Spirit that surpassed a common man's limit, it shouldn't be much.
Otherwise, Kieran wouldn't have destroyed the chain, he would have been strangled to death by the chain.
Even so, Kieran still walked to the corner due to his habitual vigilance.
Pak!
Under the cover of the shadow, Kieran snapped his fingers.
"At your service, boss."
Bloody Mary appeared beside Kieran in its almost transparent form, bowing slightly.
No explanation was needed, Bloody Mary knew everything through the power of the contract.
"Leave it to me, boss.
I might not be suited for battle now, but scouting and being on guard are not a problem for me. "
After that, Bloody Mary melted into the wall beside him.
What it needed to do was to support its boss and keep an eye out for possible anomalies in the surroundings.
After Bloody Mary merged into the wall, Kieran slowly walked to the bar counter, picked up the phone, and dialed the number that Ed Wong left for him before he left.
While he was extremely weakened and facing an unknown enemy, Kieran didn't mind having a helper.
However, the phone rang a few times and no one answered.
Kieran hung up the phone and dialed the number again, but the result was the same.
Judging from the conversation yesterday, Ed Wong wasn't a person who went back on his words.
For such an outcome to occur, something important must have happened.
"What a coincidence."
Kieran muttered to himself.
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