Chapter 24

The voice on the other side carried a friendly tone.

But it made Qin Ran's whole body shiver with cold.

"Finished!"

Qin Ran instinctively closed his eyes.

He thought he was dead for sure!

Qin Ran had been afraid of death for a long time, and even to survive, he had entered this underground game, but he never expected that he would die without even completing the beginner's instance...

For a moment, Qin Ran regretted his冒险了！

If he had listened to Karin's advice and hidden in the underground warehouse until the seven days were over, perhaps he could have lived a little longer.

However, this regret quickly dissipated.

He struggled for survival, and the flame in his heart never went out, until the very last moment.

And when the last moment came...

He would take a desperate gamble!

Qin Ran's left hand gripped the U-II type grenade, his fingers passing through the pin.

Even if he died, it would be a fight to the bitter end!

Qin Ran's eyes were filled with indescribable stubbornness and determination.

"Sir!"

The Deceiver's voice sounded again, the tone becoming even more sincere: "I have no ill intentions! I know you don't trust me, but you must believe the facts—If I had shot you earlier, you would already be dead, and I didn't do that!"

The words made Qin Ran's finger, which was touching the grenade's pin, freeze.

It wasn't that Qin Ran believed the other party's words!

But it was the information revealed in the words!

Just as the other party said, if they had shot him silently, he would have been dead long ago—this was true, without a doubt!

But the other party didn't do that!

Why?

What reason made the other party give up the opportunity to kill him with one shot?

Qin Ran didn't think his charm could make the other party spare him.

The other party had a request!

It was... that bag of jewels!

Qin Ran, whose mind was rapidly working, found the most likely fact after discarding all the impossibilities.

"Are you being so kind?"

Qin Ran sneered.

"Of course, you should believe the facts! And as long as you cooperate with me, I will definitely let you live—I swear!"

The other party remained sincere and even made a vow.

"Vow? In this war, vows are the cheapest! You just haven't found what you're looking for! Once you find it, will you let me go?"

Qin Ran showed disdain.

His voice was low and hoarse, and by the end, he was hysterical, his whole body trembling.

However, Qin Ran didn't take the opportunity to turn around!

Qin Ran believed that if he turned around or made any other unexpected moves, the other party would definitely shoot.

Indeed, the other party wanted to keep him alive to ask about the whereabouts of the bag of jewels.

So, the bullets might hit his arm or leg.

No matter where, Qin Ran didn't want to be shot!

But he needed to show an attitude.

The mad posture was just right.

"Calm down! Sir, please calm down! I don't want any misunderstandings—and you are a smart person. As long as you tell me where the bag of jewels is, I will meet your demands!"

"Leave this damned city!"

"Trust me, it's not difficult for me!"

"After all, I serve General Jennings! I'm on a completely different level from your collaborator, Major Saluka!"

"Saluka is practically a dog to General Jennings!"

Qin Ran's approach worked.

The other party began to speak at length about what Qin Ran wanted to know.

However, the other party's words also targeted Qin Ran's psychological defenses—though they were not real, they were what Qin Ran had shown when talking to Major Saluka.

But this already demonstrated the other party's vast influence.

Not only did they know the content of Qin Ran's conversation with Major Saluka, but they could also infiltrate the trusted team Saluka sent out.

So, Qin Ran didn't doubt the truth of "Saluka is practically a dog to General Jennings!"

Because it was most likely true!

Qin Ran's mood became complicated at this moment.

It was like a hunter who went up the mountain to hunt rabbits and suddenly found that the rabbit had turned into a tiger.

Qin Ran originally only wanted to eliminate Major Saluka to improve his evaluation, but he had provoked the person behind Saluka: the rebel general.

Qin Ran didn't know what role this General Jennings played in the rebels.

But one thing was certain: with just the rank of general, the other party should be a true high-ranking official in the rebels.

Moreover... Saluka's actions had not escaped the other party's notice.

The appearance of the Deceiver behind him was the best proof.

Arrogant and self-important!

Thinking about the other party's dominance during the conversation, Qin Ran couldn't help but give such an evaluation, and then added a prefix: self-righteous.

Clearly, Saluka thought he was doing a great job.

But the reality?

It was just not time to close the net yet.

Qin Ran could easily imagine that once Saluka obtained the jewels collected by 'Vulture,' the major would definitely be secretly arrested.

Then, bypassing the military court, he would be executed.

After that, some real charges would appear in the records.

There was no need to doubt that General Jennings had already planned everything.

"Mastermind!"

Qin Ran thought to himself.

"How about it, have you considered it?"

The Deceiver behind him interrupted Qin Ran's thoughts.

In the other party's view, one minute of thinking was enough for Qin Ran.

"I want to leave this city, and then I will tell you everything!"

Qin Ran said.

"Sir, you know that's impossible! I don't have the authority to take you away without seeing the bag of jewels—that requires General Jennings' personal approval!"

The Deceiver replied with a smile.

"Then I want to see General Jennings!"

Qin Ran changed the condition.

"Do you think that's possible?"

The Deceiver's laughter turned cold, thinking he should teach Qin Ran a lesson and make him understand how a captive should behave.

In fact, if he could not determine whether the bag of jewels was hidden in this area or elsewhere, to avoid unnecessary trouble, he would have already shot Qin Ran dead, without so much talk.

"I need treatment, I was shot earlier!"

Qin Ran said again.

This time, the Deceiver did not immediately refuse.

Qin Ran being shot was something he had seen with his own eyes. Although there was a bulletproof vest, and Qin Ran had later shown great vitality, no one could be sure if it was a last-ditch effort.

However, the Deceiver did not immediately agree.

He said, "To show my sincerity, I can provide you with assistance. I hope you will remember my sincerity—now, put down your weapon, and turn around slowly! Yes, just like that, turn around slowly, let me see your wound!"

Following the other party's instructions, Qin Ran slowly turned around after putting down the 'sniper rifle.'

The Deceiver immediately saw the wound near Qin Ran's abdomen and the wound on his left calf.

The Deceiver's battlefield knowledge allowed him to instantly judge that the latter was nothing serious, just a graze, while the former was more severe, even with the bulletproof vest as a buffer.

But how effective was a police bulletproof vest against a military rifle bullet?

The Deceiver judged that Qin Ran's injuries were definitely severe, with internal organs likely damaged, and some areas might be irreparable.

The reason he could still move was simply due to good physical fitness and a strong will to survive.

But this wouldn't last long; soon, he would fall into the long sleep of death.

The Deceiver had seen countless such cases on the battlefield.

However, even facing a dying person, the Deceiver remained vigilant, the gun still pointed at Qin Ran's head.

"Your injuries are not too serious. As long as you get timely treatment, you'll be fine—I can give you some medicine and bandages, you can handle it yourself!"

Saying this, the Deceiver extended his left hand, unfastened a leather bag from his waist, and threw it at Qin Ran's feet.

The right hand, holding the gun, never left Qin Ran.

Under the gun's muzzle, Qin Ran sat down with effort, picked up the leather bag, and found two rolls of bandages and two syringes inside.

【Name: Advanced Bandage】

【Type: Medicine】

【Quality: Common】

【Attributes: Increases 30 HP within 30 seconds, accelerates wound healing, and stops bleeding】

【Special Effects: None】

【Can it be taken out of the instance: Yes】

【Note: It's much stronger than ordinary bandages and gauze!】

...

【Name: Painkiller】

【Type: Medicine】

【Quality: Common】

【Attributes: It allows you to ignore your pain, but only for 3 minutes!】

【Special Effects: None】

【Can it be taken out of the instance: Yes】

【Note: 3 minutes is enough time to do many things, like... write a will?】

When Qin Ran's fingers touched the bandages and syringes, the item information immediately appeared.

Especially the latter, which made Qin Ran's eyes light up.

He felt more confident about his next move.

He slowly undid the T1 bulletproof vest, making every action seem like he was using all his strength.

"You should give yourself a shot. Of course, if you tell me where the jewels are, I can give you better treatment—guaranteed to have you fully recovered in the shortest time!"

The Deceiver, watching Qin Ran's actions, couldn't help but remind him.

He was deeply afraid that Qin Ran would die like this.

"Okay!"

Qin Ran appeared to follow the advice, rolling up his sleeve and giving himself a shot.

Then, he started to take off the bulletproof vest.

When the Deceiver saw Qin Ran struggling to undo the T1 bulletproof vest and pull it over his head, the gun, which had been aimed at Qin Ran's head, slightly lowered, avoiding the face and half of the chest covered by the vest, and aimed at Qin Ran's legs.

This was an instinctive action.

To inflict the maximum damage on the enemy!

The Deceiver's training made him do this.

This gave Qin Ran an opportunity!

An opportunity he had been waiting for a long time!

Qin Ran's eyes followed the gun's movement, and he quickly accelerated the action of taking off the bulletproof vest, throwing it at the Deceiver in a bag-tossing motion.

At the same time, he kicked off the ground and leaped backward.