No one knew the biggest mystery in the future would be planned and decided willfully by Athena and Ling Qingyu. The mystery that threatened most second-generation scums appeared because someone laid a hand on a person they shouldn't.
Of course, although Ling Qingyu and Athena intended to strike at the lowest scum who abuses power, it didn't involve domestic violence culprit, nor scums who stood on several boats.
What they truly aimed was to fight against injustice, particular those with multiple victims on their heads, where justice was hard to lay upon them. Under oppression, revolution was the only truth, the same applied to justice—violence or vigilante would be the final option.
As for other victims, irrelevant to the case, Ling Qingyu could merely say sorry. She wasn't a justice symbol and her ideal wasn't up to the standard to the point where she would be helping everybody. Her action belonged to her desire.
Walking out of the secret realm, Ling Qingyu shook her head and smiled, not expecting Athena to grow up and begin to resemble hers. She went to the area where she had notified Athena to summon the three pilots.
Not in a big living room, in front of the maids, but in a quiet backyard. With teapots and cups sent out by the maid, Ling Qingyu waited enjoying a short respite. She almost wanted to close her heavy eyelids and drifted into a happy sleep, but she had work to do.
Movements ushered from behind. Without looking back, Ling Qingyu sensed three people led by the maid. "Please have a seat, sisters." Ling Qingyu gestured with her back toward them.
"Yes, Miss." The three women were flattered and sat down, while their bodies remained stiff in anticipation. Anyone meeting their boss, the first time, would likely behave the same. The three had beautiful appearance, though slightly dull from Ling Qingyu's high demand.
Ling Qingyu gave them a warm smile, like a close elder sister who took care of her younger members. Well, according to the age, Ling Qingyu indeed was an elder sister.
"Don't be too formal. We're a close family members now. How's your day here? Good?" Ling Qingyu asked.
"It's good; we don't know when we'll work next. After all, we're receiving payment without anything so much so that we feel insecure."
"Hasn't Sister Su told you?"
The same woman nodded and replied. "She had but…"
"You must be Azi. Can I call you that?" Ling Qingyu guessed the identity. Among the three, she seemed more attractive, a hidden charm emanating deep from the bones.
"Don't worry. Now you have a job to do." After Ling Qingyu spoke, everyone straightened their spines. "You should know so many colleagues has left for emergency and understand what's happening."
The three nodded, waiting for her next statement. They were aware from the first day, their group seemed more like a private military acting in the form of police somehow.
What Ling Qingyu currently did was illegal but if she formed a mercenary, it appeared okay, provided she formed one out of the country. Otherwise, without proper background and support, Ling Qingyu would be suppressed.
Strangely, instead of personal gain, Ling Qingyu's kindness leaned toward fighting injustice. How rare to see among the riches and powerful.
Now that robbery occurred and from the communications they heard from the radio exchange, some managed to escape.
"Here's the mission. I assume you're already familiar with everyone here. I'll send out additional teams to help. Someone nearly killed our sisters; if we don't show them strength, I'll feel like something is missing." Ling Qingyu spoke. "You three will fly the three helicopters ready. You don't need to do risky maneuver, the main aim is to deter future enemies.
Going against us will not end well. Understood?!"
"Go to the destination, Sister Xiao and Sister Tang will takeover. Good hunting."
"Thanks." The three stood up to prepare.
Before the trio left, Ling Qingyu added: "And Azi."
"Yes," Azi stuttered with lack of confidence.
"I heard that you're the best pilot."
"Not really, Miss. I don't dare to take the title."
"Skills matter here. I don't care what you do in the past and I don't have any preliminary opinion as long as what you had done didn't commit crimes or hurt others intentionally." Ling Qingyu placated Azi's worries, in case these factors affected the mission. "So long as you consider us as family, we'll protect you no matter what. Talk with Sister Su later.
Sometimes, speaking out will lessen your burden."
Azi nodded and ran off with the other two. No one asked whether only three pilots were enough for flying. They had confidence in their skills.
In fact, Azi was more likely. If not for her bad fortune, her flight hours, experience and talents met the requirements a country needed for the elite rank.
Ling Qingyu's words were to comfort Azi's agitated mood since she heard from Su Ruomei how the two were against one another during their service.
After Athena's command and guidance, several groups of her guards arranged themselves in formation, racing toward the transports: vehicles and helicopters.
Many were surprised at the news that even air units were sent out. Those who were chosen to ride the helicopters drew burning envious gazes.
A teacup in her grasp, Ling Qingyu stood up and walked to the nearest spot where she got the best view, and took a sip, bitter yet savory.
Her expression filled with smiles as she watched three helicopters slowly lifted of, leaving behind vortexes of wind and searing sound of whiplashes caused by the rotary blades.
The loud noises dissipated as the machines turned into a tiny spots. Underneath, columns of vehicles left the scene. Ling Qingyu wondered whether Tang Ziyi might complain about her surprise.
This was the first time she took initiative without consulting the great master for the first time. She cracked her neck and returned to her room, deciding to take a rest, after her departing guards were no longer seen.
Today, her energy was spent too much. She needed a rest. Before that, she stopped midway and walked in another direction. She must see what Yin Jingfei was doing next.
It wasn't good for the host to leave a guest behind even if she had requested Lin Xiao. Not to mention, Yin Jingfei was very close to her now.
Well, the elders were still chatting with mixture of laughters. Yin Jingfei mingled fine with elderly. Her angelic aura shone more than ever causing Ling Qingyu to sigh.
As for the noises her guards left behind, no one asked or delved any further. By now, even an idiot knew Ling Qingyu had secrets. Yin Jingfei felt the same.
When helicopters flew away, her mouth went agape, stunned at Ling Qingyu's arsenal. She understood something when her eyes captured a huge number of special operators, found in Ling Qingyu's residence.
A SWAT or Special Force stationing near Ling Qingyu's living space wouldn't fool her simple mindset. She might not be cunning but she had brain. Given Ling Qingyu prior familiarity with operators and her ability, Yin Jingfei's head traveled in a weird path. Ling Qingyu's identity became more mysterious in her eyes.