Killer Queen (GL) - Chapter 6

Her mind raced quickly, what password would Mother set? In Luo Yu’s eyes, Luo Han was cold and ruthless, never soft-hearted, and she had never shown attachment or affection for anyone or anything. Even trusted aides who had followed her for years, once they betrayed her, would die without a trace, miserably and horrifyingly. To outsiders, she was a vicious devil; to the Luo family, she was a high-and-mighty queen, overlooking all things, high above the clouds.

Damn it! What are those eight digits? Luo Yu was spinning with anxiety, her mind in a mess, having spaced out for a full five minutes. But she didn’t dare to try randomly. There were only three chances. After three attempts, the alarm would blare throughout the entire villa.

Luo Yu’s first attempt was Luo Han’s birthday. Although it was a stupid idea, Luo Yu couldn’t think of any other answer. Although she didn’t have high hopes, when she saw “error” displayed on the screen, Luo Yu was still a little disappointed. Luo Yu’s second attempt was the date the Luo family was founded. After all, to Luo Han, the Luo family was something she had seized through bloodshed, and it should be the most important and irreplaceable thing in her life. But much to Luo Yu’s surprise, it still displayed “error.”

Luo Yu’s palms were already sweating. Time passed minute by minute. The wind outside the window howled. She had only one last chance. Either continue to try, or give up. If she gave up, tonight’s actions would be fruitless, and subsequent actions could not be carried out. If she continued to try, she had to succeed and was not allowed to fail. Once she failed, her identity would be exposed. The consequences… Thinking of this, Luo Yu couldn’t help but shiver.

Luo Han was never merciful to traitors.

Luo Yu gritted her teeth. She was unwilling to give up, so she decided to make a final stand, a big gamble!

Luo Yu input her own birthday, 19931005. Although the hope was slim, this was her last bet.

Moving the mouse and clicking the “enter” button, Luo Yu suddenly felt her hand weigh a thousand catties. Just the small action of clicking the mouse exhausted all her strength.

The clock ticked, her mind was blank. Luo Yu seemed to hear the alarm echoing across the sky. Pale lips, blue-tinged fingertips, trembling hands…

One second felt as long and agonizing as a century…

The screen flickered and showed the “success” sign. A wave of ecstasy surged in Luo Yu’s heart. She succeeded, she actually succeeded!

Luo Yu couldn’t believe that Luo Han had set such an important password to her own birthday!

Shock, confusion, and a hint of emotion.

Luo Yu suddenly felt a sense of guilt and remorse, uneasiness mixed with a slight panic.

The data was quickly downloaded. Luo Yu pulled out the USB drive, turned off the computer, and was about to leave when she suddenly heard footsteps outside the door.

Luo Yu’s heart pounded like a drumstick, thumping non-stop. Her feet were like they were nailed down, unable to move an inch. Oh no, someone’s here. Damn it, why would someone come to the study so late! Luo Yu cursed inwardly.

The footsteps got closer and closer, the sound of the lock turning, the sound of the door opening, and the light suddenly turned on. Luo Yu hid under the desk in the last instant. The bright light made Luo Yu unable to open her eyes. How could eyes accustomed to the darkness touch the light? Luo Yu’s hands and feet were so cold as if they had been soaked in ice, so numb that she was about to lose consciousness.

The ones who came in were Luo Han and Luo Yi. Luo Yi rushed back early in the morning after finishing his business. Luo Han knew Luo Yi had returned and got up in the middle of the night to deal with important matters. Clearly, this matter was extremely important and urgent.

Luo Yu covered her mouth and nose, desperately controlling her breathing, lest she be noticed by the two experienced assassins. There was a flaw in the study. The computer had just been turned off and was still slightly warm. As soon as Luo Han touched the computer, she would notice that someone had sneaked in, and Luo Yu would definitely be caught on the spot.

Cold sweat began to seep from Luo Yu’s forehead. She curled up under the table, not daring to move.

“How is the investigation going?” It was Luo Han speaking, as calm and indifferent as ever.

“July Fifteenth is an assassin team that has just recently emerged. There are three members in total. One is codenamed ‘Night,’ responsible for contacting the target, negotiating, and collecting money. One is codenamed ‘Xi,’ the main force executing the mission, and also the best fighter among the three. And another is codenamed ‘Mist,’ who specializes in gathering intelligence and also participates in mission execution.”

Luo Yu was secretly surprised that so much intelligence could be gathered in such a short time. She had to admire the Luo family’s efficiency and powerful intelligence network. The three of them had been so careful, yet Luo Yi still found clues.

“What did Luo Erliu and the others say?”

“Sansan was completely no match for Xi. The winner was decided in three minutes of their exchange. Sanwu’s marksmanship is considered top-tier in the Luo family. According to his description, that Mist’s marksmanship is definitely no less than his. Erliu has fought both of them. His original words were that one is very strong; he was subdued by the opponent. But the other is terrifyingly powerful, like a devil from hell. In the end, he didn’t even have the courage to draw his sword.”

“What do you think of this matter?” Luo Han sneered. A devil from hell—that’s just an excuse for the weak. Even the King of Hell would never escape her, Luo Han’s grasp!

“Dense killing intent and absolute strength can sometimes create a certain psychological pressure on the opponent, forming an irresistible oppressive force, even rendering a person momentarily unable to move. This can only mean one thing: Xi’s strength is far superior to Erliu’s. The two are not on the same level at all.”

“That means…” Luo Han was also a little surprised. She hadn’t expected such a formidable character in the opposing team.

“The opponent ranks in the top ten of the Luo family.” This overwhelming, absolute strength that makes people irresistible is something even Luo Shisan and Shisi couldn’t achieve.

“Have you investigated the top ten assassins on the assassin list?” Such ace assassins would never be completely unknown.

“Our Luo family accounts for seven. Besides ‘Qisha’ (Seven Kill) ranked second, ‘He’ (Brown) ranked sixth, and ‘Sakura’ ranked ninth.” Among the top ten assassins on the list, the Luo family’s chief assassin, Luo Yi, naturally ranked first.

“‘Qisha,’ ‘Xi Qi’ (Seven), Luo Yu muttered to herself. Xi Qi, your name also has the character ‘seven’? Could you be…? However, Xi Qi is a pseudonym, maybe it’s just a coincidence.

“They seem to know our actions in advance every time and are very familiar with the assassins we dispatch. They know us like the back of their hand. I suspect…” Before Luo Yi could finish his sentence, Luo Han understood what he meant.

“You suspect that our intelligence has been leaked, which means we have a mole here.” Luo Han’s tone was light, as steady as an unruffled lake. Luo Yu was too familiar with this calmness. Calmness is the precursor to a storm. The calmer the surface, the more turbulent the water beneath. Luo Han was very angry at this moment. Rage was spreading and raging in her chest. Whenever this happened in the past, Luo Yu would be beaten until her skin was torn and she would scream miserably.

“What exactly is the identity of that codenamed Mist!” Luo Han slammed her palm heavily on the desk, startling Luo Yu, who was hiding underneath. Her face instantly turned ashen white.

Cold sweat ran down her spine. Luo Yu had forgotten how to breathe, like waiting for the death sentence.

“Your subordinate is incompetent and has not been able to find out Mist’s identity.” Luo Yi knelt on one knee, asking for the queen’s forgiveness.

“Anyone who dares to oppose the Luo family never gets a good death. Anyone who dares to lurk in the Luo family headquarters, I will make him regret being alive in this world!” Luo Han hated betrayal the most in her life. Everyone who had betrayed her in the past was executed with extreme torture and died horribly.

Luo Yu felt as if her whole body was immersed in ice water. Cold sweat had moistened her back, and her bl00d felt like it was about to freeze. Fear was like a big hand fiercely gripping her heart, making her unable to think, unable to breathe, suffocating and suppressed.

When the day comes that her identity is exposed, what kind of end will await her? Death? Or something more terrifying than death?

Luo Yu couldn’t remember how she got back to her room. She just felt a buzzing in her head, and all the strength in her body seemed to have been drained away.

Are there some paths that, once taken incorrectly, can never be turned back?

Are there some mistakes that can never be forgiven and must be atoned for in a way more tragic than death?

Sleepless night.

The first ray of light appeared on the horizon, but Luo Yu still hadn’t found the answer. She only knew one thing: no matter what, she had to persevere firmly. She couldn’t turn back, and even if it was a mistake, she had to follow it through to the end…

Early the next morning, Luo Yu left the Luo family and collapsed onto the dorm room bed. The dorm bed was naturally no match for the luxurious Simmons at home, but her frantically beating heart gradually calmed down, and she fell into a dream within a short while.

In a daze, she felt her whole body alternate between hot and cold. One moment like the frost of January, the next like the heat of a summer day. Her mouth was dry, and she was extremely uncomfortable. Luo Yu slowly woke up, and as soon as she opened her eyes, she was startled by the scene before her.

All her clothes had been taken off, and Xi Qi’s cold fingers were gently caressing her body.

“You, you, what are you doing!” Luo Yu originally wanted to let out an imperious roar, but having just woken up, half-asleep and half-awake, she hadn’t gotten over her morning grumpiness. To Xi Qi’s ears, the reprimand sounded lazy and seductive.

“You have a persistent high fever. I’m wiping you with alcohol to bring down your temperature.” Xi Qi looked innocent, not understanding why Luo Yu had a look of shame and indignation.

Luo Yu noticed the wet towel on her forehead and suddenly realized. She quickly cleared her throat a few times to cover her embarrassment. “You don’t need to go to all this trouble. Taking a few medicines will be fine.”

Xi Qi’s cool, calloused fingers had already slid to Luo Yu’s inner thigh. Luo Yu was so scared she almost jumped up. She quickly pushed Xi Qi’s hand away, stopping her. “No need, I’ll do it myself.”

“What are you afraid of? We’re both women anyway.” Xi Qi didn’t insist, handing the cotton swab and alcohol bottle to Luo Yu. Luo Yu wasn’t sure what she was afraid of. It was just that when Xi Qi’s cool fingertips touched her skin, there was a strange, pleasant sensation like an electric current passing through. When the coolness left, she even felt a subtle sense of loss. Luo Yu comforted herself in her heart, this must be because of the persistent high fever and the discomfort of the heat, which made her crave Xi Qi’s body temperature, which was always as cool as water.