Chapter 39: Well Done

“The rest of you, stay alert! Eve, go and approach him.”

“Me?”

Eve pointed at herself.

“Yes,” Viper nodded.

“You have the most complete and best appearance among us. The probability of others suspecting you isn’t high.”

“Then remember to save me, okay?”

Eve joked as she tidied her bangs.

“Of course,” Viper said firmly.

***

Jing Jing returned to the villa, likely to report back to Gu Yu.

Meanwhile, Su An’s mind was racing.

She felt like this brain was much more useful than her previous one.

‘This body is powerful, but it might not be a good thing. It can’t blend into human society.’

‘An’an is different. An’an doesn’t have a Blue Ring, and she even has red blood. If she isn’t wanted and doesn’t need an ID, blending into human society would be relatively simple for her.’

‘Of course, that’s provided An’an can escape from Gu Yu.’

‘I don’t know if An’an is alive or dead right now.

If the Local Model is working, Friday might have a chance to find a way—maybe hiding under a car to sneak into the competition grounds.’

‘But if she’s dead, then seeing Xiao Xue is essentially out of the question.’

‘The worst-case scenario is that I’ll have to go to the site myself. But those seven friends are a bit unfriendly. Unless there’s a distraction that leaves them with no time to care…’

As Su An continued to think using her superior brain, a woman holding a floral umbrella slowly appeared within her Modeling Ability’s display.

She was soaked through.

Under this heavy rain, the floral umbrella seemed useless.

‘Eve!’

The Destroyer’s Modeling Ability was incredible.

It could even render colors, even through high walls.

Su An recognized the newcomer instantly.

‘They aren’t… how could they be here?’

‘Could it be…’

Su An guessed what was happening, and the heart that didn’t exist in this body couldn’t help but beat faster.

She slowly stood up, her attention focused.

The original companions from before hadn’t given her any sense of security, especially Gu Yu.

Instead, it was these Deviant Androids—whom she had only met a few times—who were risking their lives to save her.

How could she not be moved?

Hum!

The Plasma Cannon glowed slightly, entering a state of readiness.

Since things had come to this, she couldn’t let the others down.

At the very least, she didn’t want Eve to die here.

Although she didn’t understand if her soul transfer could continue indefinitely, Su An’s fear of death was no longer as profound at this moment.

She didn’t know what Eve and the others’ plan was, but she would definitely use this body to protect this friend!

The Destroyer’s mechanical eyes glowed faintly in the night rain, emitting an ominous aura.

***

A dejected-looking woman was wandering nearby, holding an umbrella.

Liu Rui glanced at her and then looked away.

He figured she was a mistress who had been discarded by some wealthy man after he got bored.

There were always people who tried to step into high society relying only on their looks, not knowing it was merely a pipe dream.

Beauty could act as a multiplier for any talent, but on its own, it was just a fragile vase.

If she had a balanced mindset and self-awareness, she could take some money and return to her own social class.

But more often than not, after seeing too much of the world, people developed a skewed sense of self.

They mistaken temporary luxury for their daily standard, believing they were entitled to enjoy such things…

Even as his mind drifted through these various assumptions, Liu Rui shrugged and gave a self-deprecating smile when he realized one of those women’s bags probably cost more than his monthly salary.

Fine, all he could do was judge them in his head.

‘As for this woman, from a distant glimpse, she’s quite beautiful—as exquisite as a high-end Android. I wonder if some simp will suddenly pop up…’

‘Wait, is that woman walking toward me?’

Liu Rui frowned and observed her out of the corner of his eye.

There was no possibility of her carrying a weapon, and her steps were loose, not like someone who had been trained.

Consequently, Liu Rui didn’t draw his gun.

He was confident he could subdue this heartbroken lady with one hand if she went crazy.

She got closer.

Eve kept her head down as she approached step by step, one hand clutching her chest.

Her body shivered because of her soaked clothes.

Her eyes were empty, like someone diagnosed with severe depression who had just been crying while singing about a dignified breakup at a karaoke bar.

To be honest, Liu Rui didn’t like dealing with these troublesome types.

However, if she were to faint in front of him, it would be a bit of a hassle for a public official like himself.

Thus, Liu Rui could only step forward patiently and say, “Uh…”

Should he call her Miss?

What if she found the term offensive?

Should he call her “pretty girl”?

That seemed too frivolous.

Should he call her “young lady”?

That felt a bit pretentious.

After a moment of hesitation, Liu Rui said seriously, “Little sister, the rain is heavy. Why don’t you find a hotel and rest for a bit?”

Wait!

Liu Rui reacted instantly.

What kind of predatory words were those?

The sky was falling.

He truly just wanted to send her to a hotel for one night.

Wait, no—he meant he wouldn’t go to the hotel; he would just give her a ride there!

Eve pursed her lips, looking as if she were about to burst into tears.

Her umbrella fell to the ground, and rain splashed against her face, making it impossible to tell if it was rain or tears.

Eve didn’t scream.

Instead, she crouched in the corner of the wall, curling up and burying her face in her legs.

Liu Rui sighed helplessly.

See, he knew it would be a hassle, but there was nothing for it—he had to help her to the end.

He lowered his guard slightly and reached out.

“Come on. I’ll take you somewhere to stay the night.”

Perhaps afraid she would think he was a bad person, Liu Rui added, “There’s a surveillance camera in the car, and it has a climate control system. I’m Liu Rui from the Abnormal Android Disposal Bureau, ID number…”

Eve slowly looked up.

His status as a public official seemed to have gained her a bit of trust.

After a long while, she stood up tremblingly and placed her hand in his.

Liu Rui frowned.

Her hand was as cold as ice, feeling like machinery.

This woman would definitely have a cold tomorrow.

However, before Liu Rui could think further, a massive force suddenly surged from her hand.

Liu Rui’s pupils shrank violently.

His other hand instinctively reached for the pistol at his waist.

Yet, Eve didn’t give him any opportunity.

She performed a clean, decisive over-the-shoulder throw on the unguarded Liu Rui.

Liu Rui hit the ground, rain splashing into his mouth.

Eve pinned him down with a knee and elbow, skillfully disarming the pistol from his waist.

Then, before Liu Rui could counterattack, she hopped away as lightly as a bird, flicked the safety, and aimed the gun at him.

Liu Rui froze, forced to raise his hands and slowly stand up.

Eve silently backed up a few steps to prevent him from snatching the gun back.

“Pah.”

Liu Rui spat out the rainwater and took a deep breath.

He hadn’t expected to fall for this.

It had been many years since he’d encountered such a thing, and he had grown a bit rusty.

But…

Liu Rui observed Eve’s arms.

Eve liked pink clothing, and since the sleeves were thin, Liu Rui could clearly see the pale, slender arms beneath.

There were no traces of cybernetic enhancement.

“Are you a Deviant Android?”

Although it was a question, Liu Rui was unusually certain.

Even if he hadn’t been on guard, it was impossible for him to be so easily thrown by a thin, weak woman, let alone suffer the humiliation of having his gun stolen.

The only explanation was that she was an Android.

If that were the case, the loss wasn’t so shameful.

Eve lowered her eyes and didn’t speak.

“So that’s how it is.”

Liu Rui looked like he had expected it.

He was actually quite…

Shlick!

Liu Rui’s pupils constricted.

He immediately jumped away, rolling to the side.

A green figure had appeared where he had just been standing.

Before Liu Rui could see her face clearly, his vision began to blur.

“Amnesia Agent…”

Liu Rui gritted his teeth.

Finally, just before his consciousness vanished completely, he heard a cold voice.

“Good job.”