A convoy made up entirely of off-road vehicles drove along a country road. The harsh conditions and days of nonstop travel had splattered mud all over the sides of the vehicles.
The car in the middle was the most unusual one, because the driver was a kid who looked like a middle schooler. As he drove, he glanced at the rearview mirror and smiled ingratiatingly. "Sis Lu, things sure go smoothly when I'm working with you. You wiped out dozens of Night Watch remnants in no time at all."
"It had nothing to do with me. It was all thanks to Mister's excellent planning."
Li Lu looked haggard. The days of nonstop travel were taking their toll, especially since her serious injuries hadn't healed yet. But there weren't many people available to help right now, and she understood the difficulties Mister was facing.
"Anyway, it's better following you than No. 2. That rotten guy does nothing but report me to her. Last time, before I'd even made it through the door at home, No. 8 came after me with a huge blade. If I hadn't run fast enough, I'd be driving you with just one hand today." No. 13 had a bellyful of complaints about it, but he couldn't beat No. 2 or No. 8. He saw himself as a strategist, second only to No. 4 in Deep Red.
Li Lu couldn't help but smile wryly. "Then why can't you keep your mouth shut and stop badmouthing No. 8 behind her back?"
At that, No. 13 grew agitated. "You think I want to? I just can't help it! She's a crazy woman, a mad butcher, a sadist. I worry about her, you know? What kind of person could ever want her?"
Li Lu leaned back comfortably in her seat. The