As a breach was torn open in Rose Manor, the experts of Mingwang Pavilion, after some preparations had deployed some cannon fodder and finally broke into the Rose Manor.
One after another, enemies leapt down from the walls, gradually devouring the operational combat strength within Rose Manor.
Flanked by his Protectors, Gege Ros strode in along a crimson path paved with the lives of the fallen, casting a cold gaze over the courtyard littered with corpses, as one warrior after another passed by him.
"Hmph, quite a man of pleasure indeed!"
Gege Ros snorted disdainfully as he eyed the settings inside Rose Manor.
Before the attack from Mingwang Pavilion, this place was beautiful, resplendent and lavish, with roses blooming intensely, untouched by the world, almost like Arcadia.
But now, many parts were unrecognizable; bodies lay collapsed on the ground, the air was thick with the smell of gunpowder, completely masking the natural scent of roses.
The fountain in the middle of the courtyard was now completely destroyed; the statue of Cupid on top had half of its body missing, with no indication of where the other half could be.
The eastern courtyard had been occupied by Mingwang Pavilion, and the people in the manor had retreated indoors. The combat inside was even more intense. Close-quarters battle was much bloodier than distant artillery suppression.
"Everyone, find them all. Whether it is Chen Fengnan or those so-called Four King Kongs, today they can only become corpses!"
Gege Ros growled, dressed in a military style coat under the blazing sun, he appeared utterly cold and imposing, his icy gaze piercing like the chill of harsh winter.
In his hawk-like eyes flashed a red glint teeming with intense kill intent, as Gege Ros advanced indoors wielding his medieval long sword.
The corridors inside had turned into a battlefield; Rose Manor was vast and had countless rooms, echoing endlessly with gunshots that were deafening.
Occupying advantageous positions, Ale and Afeng directed the remaining bodyguards to use furniture as barricades, blocking the only entrance to the lobby.
The windows on both sides were shattered, the ground littered with eggshells, glass fragments, and a good amount of wood shavings. The numerous bodies outside the door testified to the fierce fight that had taken place earlier.
"Get a grip, everyone!"
Ale shouted, and at that moment, Afeng approached him and delivered some troubling news.
Ale cried incredulously, his eyes wide as he stared at Afeng, desperately hoping it was a joke.
"Ale, our situation is dire. Nearly a third of the area has been occupied by Mingwang Pavilion's forces."
As Mingwang Pavilion's experts stormed into Rose Manor with unstoppable force, they had been retreating inside when the bad news arrived.
The crisis was growing, and with only two hours left until Mingwang Pavilion's full assault, their speed was astonishing, which explained Ale's shock.
Ale punched the ground, his face marked by frustration as he looked at the door barricaded with various pieces of furniture: "We really got screwed over this time!"
And it must be said, Mingwang Pavilion had indeed made thorough preparations for this assault.
Originally in Europe, the Chen Financial Conglomerate held significant power, but they had been ambushed this time by Mingwang Pavilion's conspiracy, and now all support outside of Ning Fan was being obstructed.
Rose Manor stood isolated and unsupported, with experts from Mingwang Pavilion emerging one after another. The bodyguards within the manor were no match for them, and it seemed just a matter of time before the place would be overrun.
"What about Ning Fan and the others? Are they being intercepted too?"
Ale was somewhat anxious as he spoke. With reinforcements hindered, they had quickly contacted Ning Fan in the middle of the night, but now with dawn approaching, they still hadn't received any updates from Ning Fan and his team, which inevitably made Ale worry whether they too had encountered varying levels of resistance from Mingwang Pavilion.
Afeng knew what he was worried about and fell silent at this moment, as if unsure how to answer Ale.
They still hadn't received any new information from Ning Fan and his team; the last message was that Ning Fan had left, five hours ago.
Whether Ning Fan and his team had reached Europe, or how much longer it would take for them to get here, they had no idea.
"If Ning Fan and the others can't make it, you should take Mr. Chen and leave. I'll stay here and delay them."
Ale suddenly spoke firmly. If no reinforcements came, the worst-case scenario would be that they would have to sacrifice some of their numbers to create a chance for Chen Fengnan to retreat.
Putting aside whether Ning Fan and his team could come or not, if it really came to that, Ale was willing to be the first to sacrifice himself, using his life to repay the grace of Chen Fengnan's acquaintance.
"What are you talking about? If it comes to that, count me in too!"
Afeng punched Ale on the chest.
Ale touched his nose and suddenly, a mysterious light flashed in his eyes. He raised his hand and threw a punch toward Afeng.
Afeng was stunned for a moment. Ale's killer punch took him by surprise.
No, not at him. The punch was aimed at something behind Afeng!
The punch, echoing through the air, was aimed behind Afeng, who also coordinated with Ale to draw a pair of Scalpels from his waist and launch an attack at the figure that had appeared behind him.
A silhouette jumped into the center of the hall, and their combined attack failed.
"Are you two among the Four King Kongs that stand next to Chen Fengnan?"
Gege Ros stood in the center of the hall, dusting off his clothes. The cold muzzles of guns pointed from all directions focused on him, yet his expression didn't change, and his eyes remained fixed on Ale and Afeng.
"Answer my question!"
Gege Ros coldly stared at Ale and Afeng, ignoring the other bodyguards in the hall. In his eyes, apart from Ale and Afeng who seemed a little competent, the others were not worth mentioning, easy to crush with a casual flick of his hand.
Ale and Afeng exchanged glances, seeing a serious expression in each other's eyes.
Gege Ros gave off a very eerie feeling, an icy aura seeping continuously from him, filling the air with a chill.
Then, figures flashed outside the window, and several men in black appeared in the hall.