MTLNOVEL Chapter 174: Alien Makes a Move! (Two-in-one, 2/5)_2
One official year was too long for them. Equivalent to five hundred Earth days, this period offered ample opportunity for these newcomers to develop. For ordinary people, growth within five hundred days might still be limited. However, for someone who had activated the sound of the great path—or perhaps even activated it three times consecutively—five hundred days was enough time to skyrocket. After all, the principle that the strong invariably grow stronger was an immutable truth. This point alone was enough to make them uneasy. They couldn't rest easy, nor could they idly watch their target slowly rise.
This was no time for hesitation or concern about losses. The people of Earth had managed to seal the Teleportation Ground, regardless of the cost. Therefore, they shared the same resolve: to carry out the assassination, no matter the cost! If there was even the slightest chance of eliminating this person, it would all be worthwhile.
"Sir, all personnel have been deployed. These individuals have limited operational history on Earth; even if they are implicated in something, the impact will be minimal."
"Good. Wait for my unified command, and everyone will act together."
"Yes, sir!"
At this moment, in every venue, the teachers and students had been calmed by the Academy Alliance's broadcast, and the clamor had subsided. In every venue, everyone was silently awaiting the results of the Academy Alliance's investigation. Meanwhile, some of the Alien assassins hidden within the crowds were preparing to strike.
Naturally, more than just a few dozen Aliens had infiltrated the ten venues. However, only a few dozen were selected for the operation. They were all equipped with crucial items, poised to deliver a fatal blow!
At this point, the investigation results had been released. Since the instance dungeon had vanished on its own, the only option was to notify everyone and prepare a new college entrance examination instance dungeon. This time, everyone was to be notified to return first and then make preparations.
"Attention, everyone. Regarding the abnormal situation with the instance dungeon this time, we have ascertained the cause..."
Just as the broadcast reached this point, everyone simultaneously turned towards the speakers, awaiting the announced results. Rangu, receiving intelligence shared by his subordinates, immediately issued the assassination order. He knew that at this precise moment, everyone's attention would be diverted, making it the perfect opportunity for an assassination!
Instantly, all ninety-one hidden individuals moved as one. Although the chances of a successful assassination were low in an environment teeming with experts, they were banking on the momentary lapse in everyone's attention. Almost everyone had been startled by the anomaly with the college entrance examination instance dungeon; the sudden announcement of the investigation's findings would naturally capture their full attention. This was the opportune moment to strike.
Regardless of whether those on Earth had lowered their guard due to the sealing of the Teleportation Ground, this operation had to proceed. If they failed to act now, future opportunities would likely become even scarcer. After all, Earth's forces were no pushovers; it wasn't as if they could only detect suspicious activities when the Aliens made a move. Globally, large numbers of personnel were deployed daily to track and investigate Aliens. Previously, even when their agents remained inactive, Earth's side would often uncover their presence through subtle clues and eliminate these "malignancies" lurking on the planet. Now, they faced a dire situation: five hundred days of attrition with no reinforcements. As time passed, their numbers would only dwindle, making it increasingly difficult to undertake critical operations. Therefore, this move had to be made now!
However, this operation did not encompass all high-priority targets. Some high-priority targets were scions of aristocratic families, and a suitable opportunity to deal with them had not yet arisen. The rules within the domains of the aristocratic families were stringent, making it difficult for outsiders to infiltrate. If these scions did not venture out, targeting them was exceedingly challenging. The Aliens could only prioritize targets from the academy faction for now.
As the broadcast continued announcing the investigation results... WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH!
In the ten venues, ninety-one figures flashed through the air like ninety-one streaks of shadow, simultaneously launching their assault on thirty-one targets. Ninety-one stealth-type professionals rapidly closed in on their targets and attacked.
Within the first venue, twenty assassins emerged, focusing on four high-priority individuals. Each target was beset by five assassins, and Yan Yingyue was among them. Having survived a previous assassination attempt, she was given special consideration this time, placed under strict protection, and the higher-ups had even provided her with a crucial lifesaving treasure.
The moment the five assassins lunged at her, an Energy shield erupted from her person. This Energy shield unleashed a powerful repulsive shockwave; with a HUM, it sent all five attackers flying with a THUD. This was a crucial lifesaving item bestowed upon Yan Yingyue by the high-ranking officials of the Academy Alliance. The item would automatically activate its Protective Energy Shield to repel all assailants if an untrusted professional, ten or more levels higher than the wearer, came within a twenty-meter radius. This repelling force ignored any control immunity effects the attackers possessed! This item was considered a rather high-end protective treasure.
Yan Yingyue had obtained such a precious item primarily because of the many valuable goods found in the backpack left by the assassin who had previously attempted her life. She had risked her life to draw him out; the higher-ups had confiscated all the spoils but, in return, rewarded her with a top-grade protective item, which was only fair.