Klein secretly congratulated himself on his careful preparation. His assault group was responsible for sniping targets near the valley, the outflanking team was in the woods, and the reserve group furthest from the valley would come in handy if the target was not close to the valley.

Now, the reserve group and the outflanking team have locked the approximate location of Kane, and the two groups together have about a dozen people to form an encirclement, narrowing the area little by little, and cautiously searching among the trees.

As they walked, the two groups met, and this was exactly where Tarini was sent up the tree. The attackers looked at each other, could it be that the location was wrong? They looked around, the target and the bodyguard, and saw nothing.

There was a sound of swaying branches, and on a tree, Kane jumped down coldly, and landed next to an assailant, crying blood from head to stomach, disemboweling the man. The others immediately opened fire on Kane, but unfortunately most of them hit the trunk. Using the tree as a cover, Kane dodged left and right, easily approached the three attackers, and killed them all one by one.

"Watch out for his knife! Spread out and keep your distance! ”

The rest spread out separately, covering each other's dead ends, but the trees limited the role of the guns. They watched Kane run behind a tree, but he didn't get out. A few seconds later, Kane fell from the sky again, right in the middle of the two. Before they could make a move, they fell in a pool of blood. By the time the other people's guns came over, Kane was nowhere to be seen.

"This kid is too fast!"

"Calm down! Calm down! ”

Tarini, who was hiding in the trees, did not dare to come out, watching the attackers below decrease one by one, and finally there were four people left. She remembered the gladiatorial arena four years ago, and she was so fascinated that she forgot what to do. It wasn't until Kane stopped and confronted the men that she remembered that she should send a distress signal immediately.

I don't know if I'm too engrossed in it, but the steps that Kane taught just now, Tarini forgot a little. She pressed back and forth in a panic, and after working for a while, she finally sent the signal, and the girl was a little excited.

"Kane, I'm done!"

"Idiot! Don't make a sound!! ”

The unsupposed conversation alerted the four attackers, who all looked up and pointed their guns at the trees. Kane lunged at one of them and slashed him down, but he couldn't stop the other three, who had already pulled the trigger.

There was a burst of gunshots, bullets scurring through the leaves. Although she didn't hit, she was so frightened that Tarini covered her ears with her hand holding the trunk, and she lost her balance, screaming and falling, and fell heavily to the ground.

"Tarini!"

Kane lunged at the three men, jumping closer before they could point their guns at him, and wiped all three of them in the neck.

The last assailant fell to the ground. Kane sensed that there was no danger around him and hurriedly helped Tarini to her feet. Fortunately, I just fainted, but my head was bleeding and there may be other injuries that must be treated quickly.

Kane was about to pick up Tarini when he was caught off guard when a chill hit behind him. He quickly turned, and the two daggers were already approaching the front door, and he raised his scabbard to shoot them down one by one, only to be followed by a third dagger. Kane, who didn't have time to draw his knife, threw down the knife, grabbed it with his hand, and fixed the dagger in front of him. Blood gushed from the hand that clenched the blade.

Throwing away the dagger, Kane saw the attacker, dressed in a costume similar to the corpse on the ground.

"Are you the leader?"

This man is none other than Klein.

"Kane Ereda, as good as the rumors, I thought I could do it."

"Hmph, then I'm really underestimated."

Klein took a few steps forward, and Kane stared into the other's eyes, quietly calculating the distance. One step, two steps, good, get closer, even if the knife is on the ground, he can attack in an instant.

But Klein seemed to see through his thoughts, and stood still before he could see into range of the attack.

"With my ability, I can't kill you, this mission is a failure."

"Then why aren't you leaving?"

"Because whether it is successful or not, the employer has to terminate the contract with me. So before I go, I have something I want to tell you. ”

"You and I are enemies, will I listen to what you say?"

"If the assassination fails, we won't be enemies. And you'll definitely listen. ”

Klein gestured to Tarina, who was still unconscious.

"Because it has something to do with this girl."

Something to do with Tarini? Kane was stunned for a moment, but immediately denied it. It's nonsense, this man may be stalling for time, but it doesn't matter, Schubelez's troops are already on the road, and if they drag on for a while, he will be a caged bird.

"It's all nonsense, don't come to me."

"If I tell me the beginning, you'll believe it." Klein said confidently.

"What?"

"Why does this girl have bodyguards, have you thought about it?"

Not to mention, Kane really didn't think about it. From the first time she met Tarini, she was always accompanied by bodyguards, which Kane took for granted.

"What if you didn't think about it? Isn't it amazing that she was an important person, and she was able to become a chief engineer at the institute in her teens? ”

"Indeed, this girl is a genius," Klein continued, "but in all fairness, even if you look at the scientific departments of the world government, there are many scientists of her calibre, and she is only young. Isn't it strange that your Independent Operations Team 2 used to be the anti-terrorist leader of the peacekeeping force, and for such a reason, let the whole team be her bodyguards? ”

After pondering Klein's words, Kane suddenly realized that it was the case. Even Tarini herself said that she was not outstanding among that group of old pedants, but age gave her an aura.

Seeing that Kane didn't answer, Klein knew that his inducement had worked.

"You protected her for the same reason we assassinated her. In case you're wondering, tonight at 9 o'clock, head to the downtown TV Tower. You and I meet alone, and I'll tell you what I know. ”

"Joke, you're trying to trick me out?"

"Again, the assassination is over, and you and I have no reason to fight. I'll just wait for you for 20 minutes, and if you don't come, you won't regret it. ”

Klein, who let out the words, ran deep into the woods, but Kane did not chase him. He told Taleni to lie flat, resting her head on her knees, waiting for Schubelez, looking at the unconscious girl and thinking.

Regret? What do you mean?

About 20 minutes later, Schuberuz arrived with a group of men.

*****

"How is she?"

Schubelaz watched as Taleni was carried into the ambulance and asked Kane.

"I was injured in the head, I was in a coma all the time, and there may be other injuries on my body."

"It doesn't seem heavy, how about you?"

"It's a little bit of a hand, it doesn't matter."

"What about the Assassins?"

"Except for the leader, I killed them all."

Schuberuz nodded, ordered his men to go to the woods to "clean up" again, and he and Kane drove the car and followed the ambulance to the hospital.

As soon as the ambulance pulled into the hospital compound, nurses and doctors, who had already received the news, lifted Talini to her bed and took her to the emergency room. Kane and Schubelez followed, standing outside the emergency room waiting for news.

"It's really a great achievement this time, go back and wait for the little princess to reward you." Schuberuz patted Kane on the shoulder and said.

Kane didn't answer, looking at the red light on the door frame of the emergency room, recalling Klein's words. He didn't want to endorse the enemy's words, but those words made sense, and Taleni's secret was the reason why she was assassinated and protected...... Is it true?

"Hey, do you hear me? What's the fuss? ”

Schubeluz's hand dangled in front of Kane's eyes, and Kane was agitated, and a puzzled expression quickly spread on his face.

"Captain Schubeluz, Tarini...... Who the hell is she? ”

Not wanting to be upset by this, Kane threw the question directly at Schubeluz.

"How do you ask this?"

"I'm ...... It came to my mind today. ”

Schubelaz scratched his hair, rubbed his chin again, and organized his language for a while.

"To be honest, I don't know. And I used to know that too. ”

*****

Among the three peacekeeping forces of the world government, the Thunder Army has the strongest combat effectiveness. The Independent Action Corps is the best of the strongest troops. They are similar to the Special Operations Group of the Silver Wing Army, but with fewer numbers and belong to the special forces of the most expensive and inexpensive ones.

There are five detachments under the Independent Operations Corps, each of which does not exceed 100 people. In addition to the first detachment, which had already defected, the second detachment to which Schübelez belonged had the highest combat effectiveness. It was, and it is.

Ten years ago, the strong-blooded Schubeluz joined the second detachment. He was a member of the Astoria Marine Corps "Sea Lion III" and was recommended for the Thunder Army for his outstanding performance. After one year of service, he was transferred to the second detachment.

Soon after Schubeluz entered the second detachment, when the first detachment went to the Thunder Eagle Island in the northwest corner of the Maizhou continent to carry out a mission, the whole team defected to the enemy, commonly known as the "Thunder Eagle Island Incident". At that time, the second detachment was given the task of pursuing the first detachment, which was the first operation of Shubelez as part of the second detachment. He threw himself into it, giving his superiors the impression that "this young man is motivated". At that time, the world government was anxious to set an example of good military personnel in order to dispel the adverse effects of the mutiny of the first detachment. At the end of this mission, Schubertz was named an "excellent recruit", which made a good start for the future.

Without the first detachment, the second detachment naturally provoked the girder and carried out various special tasks for the Thunder Army. At that time, the main enemy of the second detachment was all sorts of terrorists. Young Schubelez was eager to prove himself in battle, accumulate merit and climb to higher status. No matter what the task is, he will complete it without discounting, and no matter how dangerous the environment is, it can't wear off his fighting spirit and destroy his body. Soon, he was promoted to vice-captain.

Two years later, in the summer of 132, the captain of the second detachment died in the mission, and Schubertz sat in the captain's seat without any suspense, which was also expected. The recognition of the team has surpassed that of the previous captain. Schubelez also saw it as a turning point in his life, and he was determined to redouble his efforts to make the team's name even louder and become a terror in the hearts of terrorists.

One day, three months after taking office, the ambitious Schubeluz went to the captain of the brigade to receive orders. Communicating in person like this is usually a very important task. But when the captain said what was going on, Schubelez was blown away by a thunderbolt.

The task is to protect a girl, completely, thoroughly, and with the participation of all of them. The entire second detachment will be stationed in Mondogama to ensure that any contingencies can be perfectly prepared. During this period, the second detachment will not receive other tasks for the time being, if there is further notice. This was tantamount to moving the second detachment to the rear.

Schubelez's dissatisfaction swelled rapidly, and he almost lost control of his emotions, and for the first time questioned the order.

"Headquarters, why, it's us?"

"Because the ability of the second detachment is obvious to all, I believe that you will be able to do a good job by entrusting this important work to you."

"But, for such a thing as guards, wouldn't it be nice to find some professional bodyguards? We are the spearhead of the battle and the fight against the forces of terror! Why be a bodyguard for a girl? And it's all participating? ”

Overly excited, Schuberuz forgot the rules of speaking, and his complaint was reprimanded by the captain of the chief team.

"Watch who you are, Schubelez! How dare you make irresponsible remarks about the orders of your superiors? Tell you, this task is for the upper echelons to bypass the military headquarters and be assigned directly to the independent action team! You don't understand the importance of this? ”

"But ......"

"No, but! Don't underestimate this mission, this girl is a bit special, be sure to take care of her! Something happens, and we're all going to have to hit the ground! ”

At this point, Schuberates had no room for further refutation, but could only accept the order, although he was ten thousand dissatisfied.

Two days later, Schubeluz and several of his men met Taleni, who was only 9 years old at the time, for the first time at a hotel in Mondogama. The team's request is to treat Tarina like her own child. Schubelez had no children and didn't know what to do, so he greeted him roughly.

"Schubeluz. You're Tarina? What about parents? ”

Sitting on the suitcase and looking at the sky, Tarini just glanced at Schubelez and twisted her head back, which made Schubelez's already depressed mood worse.

"Why do I have to take care of this little girl......" he muttered.

"I'm not a little girl! Call me Tarini! ”

"Hmph, ridiculous."

Schuberuz smiled contemptuously and called a subordinate behind him to pull Tarine, get into the car and leave.

Taleni slapped the man's outstretched hand. "I can walk on my own! You don't have to worry about it! Then he dragged his suitcase and walked out.

"You think I'm willing to take care of you? If it weren't for the orders of my superiors, I wouldn't have bothered to take care of a little kid like you! Schubertz roared.

"Then you don't care! Anyway, your superiors aren't here, stay away from me! ”

"Damn, don't get an inch!"

Schuberuz couldn't bear his anger, and in public, he quarreled with Taleni regardless of his identity, and the subordinates next to him hurriedly persuaded the two to leave and take them outside. Schubelez got into his own car, and Taleni in another car. The group took Tarini to her quarters, where she is now in the villa.

Two of his subordinates brought Tarini into the house, and the others monitored the surroundings, but Schubertz was about to leave without even getting out of the car.

"I'll go back to the station, and I'll be notified of something."

One of his subordinates reminded: "Captain, the superior has arranged a place to live nearby, and asked us to protect it at any time, should we go to the house to see the situation first?" ”

"Then it's up to you," Schubelez pointed to the man who made the suggestion, and then to another person, "and Ike, you two clean up that empty house, and I'll call a few more people later." Keep an eye on that little ghost, and if she wants to go out, say it's dangerous and don't go out. ”

"It's too ...... to say anything"

"Didn't the superiors say that you must take care of her? Just stay in the house and save me something. Execute the order. ”

The first day of contact with Tarine, Schubeluz spent like this. Next, according to Tarini's daily schedule, he needs to work out the escort method, staffing, route planning, and then arrange job rotations, which he is not aware of.

He thought that this task would only take a month or two. But I didn't expect to do it for more than a year. During this period, in addition to protecting Tarina, the second detachment only received two tasks - all of them were to accompany the people of the Fourth Research Institute to go out to negotiate.

Schubertz felt that his fighting spirit had been worn out by his peaceful life, and even the trajectory of his life had been deviated. This year, he had nothing to do, his temper began to deteriorate, and sometimes he would go to the bar to get drunk, and he didn't care about the escort mission at all. The captain is like this, and the team members are increasingly dissatisfied with this task, and the whole team is in a state of decadence. If someone comes to assassinate Taleni during this period, it will definitely be nine out of ten.