Kai flew through the sky at high speed. Behind him, Tian Tian and Lu Xiaoru followed with unruffled expressions, accompanied by forty Card Adepts. This was essentially the core of the Central Continent Group's strength, and the operation made it clear just how determined their boss was. He was staking everything on a single throw. Kai was curious: what could possibly warrant such a gamble?
Kai had Parminian blood. His brow ridges were prominent, his eyes deep-set, and their rims a natural blue. These were characteristic Parminian features, usually lending them a seductive look, but on Kai's face, they appeared exceptionally cold and hard.
This was the largest operation he had encountered since joining the group. As its hidden forces, they rarely received assignments; their last mission had been six months ago. This was also the first time the three of them had worked together. On previous missions, they had never cooperated.
Although their boss had said nothing, this operation had already made his stance clear. Kai, too, grew more solemn than ever. His concern lay with the other two-Tian Tian and Lu Xiaoru. He had never partnered with them before. Though he was in charge of this operation, he had no idea whether they would cooperate.
Tian Tian was tall and thin, with a pale face and a somewhat frail, scholarly air. But anyone who underestimated him because of that was as good as dead. Even Kai would not lightly provoke someone as terrifying as him. Rather than a Card Adept's combat suit, he wore a close-fitting black trench coat. Holding a pastry in one hand, he ate it slowly, bite by bite, his eyes unsettlingly strange.
Lu Xiaoru wore no combat suit either. She looked as though she were about to attend a banquet, her low-cut crimson gown