Chapter 1454 The Unwilling Ice Rose
Judging from the situation at the scene, the other party had just left not long ago.
This made Luo Feng think of a problem.
Could it be that this place was a location they chose in advance, and they knew Luo Feng would come here, so they had already chosen their retreat route beforehand?
If that's the case, it would be terrifying.
Luo Feng walked to the window and looked down. Below was a narrow back alley leading to three different paths, and it was now deserted.
Even if he sent people to look for it, it wouldn't be that easy.
In this vast sea of people, they have probably long since disappeared without a trace.
Just then, my phone vibrated; it was a message from one of the brothers sent by Boss Lei.
"Mr. Luo, we've reached the alley entrance, but we haven't seen anyone suspicious nearby."
"They are mostly residents. I have already assigned my men to guard the three forks in the road."
After reading it, Luo Feng replied without hesitation.
"No need to chase them, they've already run far away."
"what?"
"Keep a close eye on abandoned buildings and the area around studios, especially people wearing hats and outdoor shoes. Once you spot them, don't alert them; take a picture and send it to me first."
After sending the message, he circled the third floor again to make sure no other clues were left before crawling out through the gap.
This time, he discovered a very important problem.
That means the enemy is becoming increasingly cunning.
This is not good news.
The more cunning the enemy, the harder it is for them to grasp the truth.
When they returned to the alley entrance, Boss Lei's two men had already disguised themselves as passersby.
One man leaned against the door of a grocery store smoking, while another pretended to make a phone call next to a pile of construction waste, his eyes secretly scanning his surroundings.
Luo Feng gave them a look, then turned and walked towards the car parked outside the alley.
Once inside the car, he didn't start it immediately. Instead, he looked at the small studio building hidden in the night in the rearview mirror, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.
Why is there no movement yet?
The other party was able to find this place either because they followed me here, or because they had already found out the address of Lin Naoko's studio.
Regardless of the possibility, it indicates that someone is watching the wooden box from the shadows, and their strength should not be underestimated; they are clearly professionally trained.
They weren't Thanatos's group of captured idiots, nor did they seem like Boss Lei's enemies; rather, they seemed like... another hidden force.
The Shadow Council?
Luo Feng narrowed his eyes. If it was these two forces, then it was only the Shadow Council.
But he felt it wasn't that simple.
"Looks like I'll be busy these next few days."
Luo Feng pinched the bridge of his nose and started the car.
Instead of leaving, he drove to a secluded corner two streets away from the old alley and parked there, then turned on his phone's monitoring software.
These are the cameras that Rinako had the technicians install around the studio.
After all, they are people who work in intelligence, so they still have this kind of vigilance.
His eyes were fixed on the screen.
Luo Feng will stay here until he confirms that the area around the studio is safe, and also find out who sent the spy who was spying earlier.
Lin Naizi actually knew that Luo Feng had not left.
She had already sent people to gather intelligence in the area around the clock.
No matter who the other party is, as long as they show even a hint of their true colors, they will not escape her eyes.
However, she didn't tell Luo Feng, but felt that his actions made him feel very sweet.
the other side of the city.
The top floor of a skyscraper was dimly lit.
The Shadow Council's temporary headquarters is located here.
The dimly lit scene contrasts sharply with the bustling cityscape outside the window.
Do these people like to save electricity? No, they just want to create this atmosphere.
The Shadow Council couldn't possibly be short of money.
The atmosphere inside was so heavy it seemed to drip water.
"As you all know, in conclusion, all plans to take action against Luo Feng are hereby suspended immediately, and we will proceed with a period of silent observation."
The branch president, who was chairing the meeting, spoke slowly.
His face was hidden in the shadows, making it impossible to see what he looked like.
His voice was devoid of any emotion.
As soon as he finished speaking, a suppressed commotion arose around the conference table.
Although no one dared to question loudly, the exchanged glances were filled with astonishment and confusion.
The council invested a lot of resources and even lost a lot of manpower in order to deal with Luo Feng. Now it can just stop?
Most importantly, didn't they still cooperate with Thanatos?
Thanatos has been targeting Luo Feng all along, and it would be somewhat unethical for them to give up.
"If no one has any objections, let's adjourn the meeting and resolve this matter."
After the president finished speaking, he turned around and tried to leave.
at this time.
"pause?!"
A cold, sharp, angry female voice suddenly broke the silence.
The speaker was none other than Ice Rose.
She suddenly stood up, placed her hands on the table, and leaned forward.
Her beautiful eyes were filled with disbelief as she stared intently at the man in the head seat.
"President! Why?"
"We're about to find his weakness! If we stop now, all our previous efforts and sacrifices will have been for nothing! I won't accept that!"
Because of Luo Feng, she repeatedly failed her missions and even almost lost her life. The resentment she had accumulated in her heart was already overwhelming.
Perhaps, it's also because of Boa Hancock...
So when she heard this decision, she almost lost control and couldn't accept the result at all.
The branch president's gaze followed the source of the sound and landed on Ice Rose.
The temperature in the conference room dropped sharply.
Some people instinctively shrank their necks.
To question someone in public—isn't that courting death?
"Ice Rose".
The president's voice remained steady, devoid of any emotion.
Are you questioning Parliament's decision?
To be honest, if Ice Rose weren't the captain, the guild leader probably would have kicked her out on the spot.
Because the Shadow Council's motto can be summed up in two words: loyalty.
I need a reason!
Ignoring the other person's expression, Ice Rose gritted her teeth and persisted, her chest heaving violently, saying each word clearly, "Luo Feng must pay the price!" The president remained silent for a few seconds.
He was weighing something, his mind also on what Ice Rose had said and the reactions of the others.
Finally, he spoke coldly, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears.
"Because our cooperation with Thanatos has been unilaterally terminated."
"Without a clear new distribution of benefits and whether cooperation will resume, Parliament will not continue to risk their lives for them."
"Is this reason sufficient?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions became even more dramatic than before.
They've actually stopped cooperating?!
They haven't received any news.
It seems this was definitely a last-minute decision by the higher-ups.
"The cooperation has ended?"
Ice Rose was taken aback; this reason was completely unexpected.
After all, the cooperation between the two sides did not last long, and it would be a bit too much to terminate it now.
She wanted to ask more, but she felt the president's cold, even warning gaze.
All the resentment and anger could only be forced down one's throat.
She understood that this was the best explanation the president could offer.
Whether this explanation is true or false is irrelevant.
She couldn't afford to offend the president if she pressed further.
She clenched her fists tightly, trembling with anger, but she didn't know, or rather, couldn't explain why she was so angry.
Finally, she managed to squeeze out a few words through gritted teeth.
"Yes, I understand."
She sat heavily back in her chair, her face deathly pale.
Deep in his eyes, the resentment and unwillingness hidden there grew stronger and stronger.
How could the chairman not see it?
He sighed, unsure of what to say.
This is not something he can decide.
The meeting ended in an extremely oppressive atmosphere.
Everyone left in silence.
Ice Rose walked last, her back stiff, as if wrapped in a layer of ice.
The president watched her retreating figure, his eyes deep, lost in thought.
……
Outside the old alley, Luo Feng waited in the car for nearly two hours.
The surveillance footage showed everything as usual, except for Boss Lei's men diligently strolling around, not even sparing a stray cat.
The spy vanished without a trace.
This eerie calm only made Luo Feng's nerves tauter.
He opened the car door and decided to go to the studio again to check on Lin Naoko's progress and remind her to be more vigilant.
Pushing open the studio door again, the aroma of coffee and aromatherapy remained the same.
However, the scene before him caused Luo Feng's blood pressure to rise instantly.
Lin Naoko wasn't analyzing intelligence on the computer, nor was she fiddling with that deadly wooden box.
She nestled comfortably in the soft swivel chair, her long, beautiful, and alluring legs crossed and draped over the edge of the table, a large bag of opened potato chips in her arms.
On the huge screen in front of me, the eerie and terrifying movie "The Conjuring" was playing.
The ghost nun's face filled the entire screen in the picture.
She watched with great interest, even casually picking up a potato chip and eating it with a crisp "crunch".
Luo Feng's anxious, vigilant, and tense emotions throughout the journey instantly transformed into a nameless rage upon seeing this extremely leisurely scene.
He almost lost his life over this broken box, living in constant fear of an enemy lurking somewhere, only to find out that this professional...
Watching horror movies and eating snacks here so leisurely?!
I rely on!
Is it really necessary to be so infuriating?
"Lin, Nai, Zi!"
Luo Feng practically spat out those three words through gritted teeth.
The barely suppressed anger had already spread.
"What are you doing?! I asked you to crack the code, not to come here and do some film appreciation!"
Lin Naoko's hand trembled at the sudden shout, and she almost dropped the potato chips.
But she seemed to be naturally very brave and wasn't scared by Luo Feng.
After pausing the movie, Lin Naoko slowly turned her head, her face showing no remorse whatsoever, but rather a mocking smile, and even licking the potato chip crumbs off her fingertips.
"Oh, back to check up on me, Mr. Luo? You don't trust me that much?"
She swung her toes, her tone relaxed.
"Relax a bit, keeping your mind tense will make it rigid. Besides..."
She pointed to the specially made safe next to her, "Your precious box is lying in there perfectly fine, it's not lost."
"Cracking the code is a mental task, and it can't be rushed. I have to wait for the comparison results from the database before I can proceed. Waiting idly is just a waste of time."
Seeing Luo Feng's exasperated and helpless expression, Lin Naizi's smile deepened, as if watching him sulk was a very amusing thing.
What the other person said actually made sense.
Cracking the wooden box is similar to password stuffing; it's a matter of probability.
Since we're just waiting anyway, it's normal to eat something to replenish our energy.
For some reason, Luo Feng was very angry. It was one thing to help each other when they were together, but now they were eating potato chips and watching a horror movie. This scene just didn't feel right.
"How about we watch it together? Horror movies with potato chips are a great way to relieve stress!"
Seeing this, Lin Naoko extended an invitation.
Looking at her nonchalant demeanor, Luo Feng felt a surge of anger rush to his head.
He walked a few steps to the table, placed his hands on the surface, leaned forward, and almost squeezed out the sound through clenched teeth.
"Lin Naoko! I'm not kidding! There was someone spying outside just now, and they were probably after this box!"
"Do you know how dangerous this thing is? If something goes wrong, we could all be wiped out!"
At this moment, the ghost nun's ferocious face was reflected on the screen, as if she were silently mocking Luo Feng's tension.
Lin Naoko was startled by his sudden outburst and sat up a little straighter. The playfulness on her face faded somewhat, but she was still not too panicked.
"Mr. Luo, you're so manly!"
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