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"My name is Victor, a prosthetic doctor. People who know me call me Old Victor."

"My name is Panan. Did you save me?"

"Yes."

"How long have I slept?"

"Three days."

"Three days?!" Panan was shocked, because she knew Vincent only had seven days. Two days had already passed before she was shot. Now, if three more days passed, wouldn't that mean that Saburo Arasaka would be here the day after tomorrow?

How can you still be sleeping at this hour!

Panan looked at the sleeping Vincent with a sense of disappointment.

Old Wei chuckled twice: "You and your boyfriend have such a good relationship."

Panan quickly denied it: "He's not..."

“You’ve lost a lot of blood and need a transfusion. To find a blood source, he raided over twenty establishments belonging to the Cleaners and the Whirlpool Gang in three days. His heroic deeds are being told all over the streets.” Old Wei said while checking Panan’s medical report. After confirming that everything was fine, he nodded and asked, “By the way, what were you trying to say earlier? That he’s not your boyfriend?”

Panan felt a surge of emotion and said somewhat embarrassedly, "He is."

"I knew I wasn't wrong. My eyes are the best at judging people." Old Wei said with a smile, "Alright, you're almost fully recovered. Just rest more and don't do anything too strenuous for the next three days."

"Thank you, doctor."

"Don't mention it, you've already paid."

As Old Vie was walking out, Parnan suddenly called him back.

"doctor."

"what?"

Are there any drugs that can change a person's sexual orientation?

"what?"

When Vincent woke up, Panan was sleeping soundly.

He felt the warmth of the other person's palm and was filled with mixed emotions.

To be honest, his initial attraction to Panan was simply lust at first sight, but now, he has gone from wanting to be attracted to this woman once to wanting to be attracted to her for a lifetime.

He never believed in love in the past, but love suddenly appeared and left him completely bewildered.

After reflecting on his complex and chaotic emotions, Vincent couldn't help but sigh, "If love were an illness, then it could be cured with medication."

Vincent's fingers twitched suddenly. He looked up and saw Parnan looking down at him.

Their eyes met, drawing their hearts closer together.

"woke up?"

"woke up."

How are you feeling?

"Hungry."

Vincent couldn't help but laugh: "Let's go, I'll take you to get something to eat."

"Ah."

Old Wei and David watched the two men leave with smiles on their faces, like doting aunts.

"So, how are things going with you and Lucy?" Old Wei asked.

“It’s been a while since I’ve seen her. She’s studying with Ms. Ott,” David replied.

When are you getting married?

“Let’s wait until all this is over,” David said with a smile. “Maybe I’ll end up with those two.”

Vincent and Parnan threw themselves back into the case; after all, Jack was still in the enemy's hands, and they couldn't afford to stop.

After spending a day adjusting their mindset and formulating a plan, Vincent and Parnan took Delaman's car to the Gambi Building early on the seventh day.

"It's the 'Perfectionist Package' again. Geminis are quite willing to spend money," Panan remarked, looking around at the car's interior.

“Since we’re going to assassinate Saburo Arasaka, we certainly won’t skimp on this little bit of money. But it’s good this way, at least we have a guarantee when we retreat. Delaman’s Perfect Package has a combat mode, and it can even hold its own against a small army.”

After Vincent finished speaking, he asked, "Have we memorized our identities?"

“You’ve asked me eight hundred times already.” Panan tugged at his company suit. “We are business representatives from Kangtao, here to discuss business with Takikawa Hajime, the security supervisor of Arasaka. Your name is Li Lei, and mine is Han Meimei.”

"Okay, just remember that. I'll handle all the negotiations later. You just need to take care of the weapon case."

"Okay, okay, whatever you say. By the way, this box is really ugly. Carrying it makes me feel like an insurance salesman."

Panan grumbled, but his execution was impeccable. The two were far more professional than a certain pair of black men from another timeline. They arrived at the Azure Building without any obstacles, passed through security smoothly, checked in smoothly at the front desk, took the elevator smoothly, and arrived at their room smoothly.

"Alright, so far everything's going smoothly." Panan breathed a sigh of relief: "What's next?"

Vincent replied, "Find a way to get to the rooftop. We need to assemble our guns there and ambush Saburo Arasaka."

How do I set up elevator access permissions?

"Gemini said they've got it all sorted out, and someone will take us upstairs soon."

"Could it be that the Gemini had planted a mole in the Azure Building beforehand?"

"It should be."

“The Azure Mansion is owned by Arasaka. Who would be willing to be an inside man to kill Arasaka Saburo?” Panan asked in surprise. “Who do you think it could be? The bartender? The security guard? Or the lobby manager?”

“Who knows?” Vincent sighed. “Anyway, given the twins’ incredible abilities, I wouldn’t be surprised if they bribed someone to be their mole.”

But Vincent soon realized he had spoken too soon.

Because of the living legend, Adam Hammer suddenly came to visit.

"Mr. Yoriyuki Arakasaka requests that you proceed to the top floor," Adam Heavy Hammer stated bluntly.

Vincent frowned: "We are representatives of Contau."

"I know."

"Then you should know that we have an appointment with Mr. Takikawa Hajime today."

“Takikawa Hatsumi has been temporarily transferred back to Arasaka Tower. In order not to delay the meeting with Kangtao, Mr. Arasaka Yoriyuki has decided to receive you personally.” Adam Heavy Hammer said, “Let’s go, don’t keep Mr. Yoriyuki waiting.”

Vincent and Panan exchanged a glance and ultimately chose to compromise. After all, they couldn't afford to start a fight right now. Whether they could defeat Adam Hammer was another matter, but doing so would definitely ruin the commission.

The three entered the elevator and went straight to the top floor.

Wait a minute, the top floor?!

Is this what Gemini meant by "getting it done"?

But the one who summoned them was Arasaka Yoriyuki, the son of Arasaka Saburo. What good son would participate in an assassination attempt on his own father?

As the door to the 100th-floor suite opened, Arasaka Yoriyuki stepped out. He glanced at Vincent intently, seemingly judging something, before nodding and saying, "I have a meeting that will last about four hours. No one will come to this room during that time. Please make yourselves at home."

Vincent: "..."

Panan: "..."

Okay, now it's confirmed. Arasaka Yorinobu was the twins' inside man, and Arasaka Saburo's own son really did participate in Arasaka Saburo's assassination plot!

Vincent had to admit that he was once again surprised by the twins.

As soon as Arasaka Yorinobu and Adam Heavy Hammer left, Panan immediately asked, "What happened? Why would the crown prince of Arasaka assist us in assassinating the emperor of Arasaka?"

“Didn’t you already give the answer?” Vincent exclaimed. “There’s no such thing as an 80-year-old prince.”

Panan instantly understood: "Arasaka Yorinobu is plotting to usurp the throne?"

"Now it seems pretty much a done deal." Vincent's forehead was covered in cold sweat. "I initially thought the twins were from another company, but now it seems they are very likely from Arasaka. We've been dragged into an internal power struggle within Arasaka. We're doomed!"

"The twins are Arasaka's talents, right? After all, they can provide us with more help this way."

"Don't be naive. If it's just a power struggle between companies, then those of us who do dirty work still have value, because we can be used as pawns to create chaos. But if it's internal strife within the Arasaka organization, we'll only become tools for the new emperor to establish his authority. After all, Arasaka Yoriyuki would never tolerate anyone knowing that he assassinated his own father, so once we kill Arasaka Saburo, he'll definitely eliminate us immediately!"

Panan was also sweating profusely: "Then, what should we do?"

Vincent forced himself to calm down, thought carefully for a moment, and said, "According to the original plan, take out Saburo Arasaka first."

"Isn't that exactly what Arasaka Yorinobu wanted?"

“If we back out now, he can still attack us. Killing Saburo Arasaka will definitely cause chaos in Arasaka's territory, and that's our only chance to escape. Besides…”

"And you still have to save your brother, right?"

Vincent nodded: "I'm sorry, it's all because of me..."

"Don't say that. We're like two grasshoppers on the same rope now. The more loyal and devoted you are, the safer I am."

Vincent was a little touched. He took a deep breath and made a decision: "Panan, after this is over, I have something to tell you."

He wanted to tell Panan that he wasn't gay, that he liked women, and that he wanted to sleep with Panan all day long!

Panan was curious about what was going on and was about to ask when he heard the twins' voices coming through the communicator:

"Get ready, Saburo Arasaka's airship has taken off from the Kujira aircraft carrier and will arrive in about 30 minutes."

Vincent and Panan exchanged a glance, instantly abandoning their random thoughts and getting into work mode!

Chapter 204 Fallen God

The penthouse suite leads directly to the rooftop, where a large "H" is painted in the center. This is the traditional landing symbol for airships, but now two people are setting up a brand-new airship landing procedure on it.

Panan opened the briefcase and took out the components one by one. Vincent quickly and skillfully assembled them, as if kneading clay, turning a pile of metal lumps into a sturdy-looking sniper rifle.

Vincent began the final adjustments.

Panan watched him quietly from the side.

Now she finally understands the saying, "The most handsome man is the one who is serious!"

“Panan!” Vincent suddenly spoke.

"What?" Panan snapped out of his daze and nervously wiped his mouth.

But Vincent didn't even look at her. Instead, he kept fiddling with his gun and said seriously, "Thank you for helping me all this time. Now it's time for you to leave."

"Leave?" Panan was taken aback.

“It’s me who needs to shoot, not you,” Vincent said. “Go away, you don’t need to get involved in my mess.”

Panan suddenly realized, "That's right, I don't need to stay at all. The twins' task for me was just to assist Vincent. Now that things have come to this, I can go to the twins to collect my money."

Vincent is going to assassinate Saburo Arasaka, the emperor of Arasaka. He can do such a treasonous thing by himself. There is no need for me to die with him.

Thinking this, Parnam turned and walked towards the stairs.

Vincent's debugging work paused for 0.1 seconds, but only for 0.1 seconds.

He knew that Parnam's choice was right, but his heart still ached slightly.

Damn it, Jack, if you don't call me godfather after I get you out, you'll be letting down all my sacrifices!

Vincent chuckled to himself, finally managing to calm himself down, when suddenly he heard hurried footsteps behind him again.

Before he could turn around, a pair of slightly rough hands covered his hands.

The Great Demon King looked at the owner of the hand in surprise; it turned out to be Panan who had returned.

"Don't even think about taking this huge order for yourself; you have to give me half of the commission!"

Vincent couldn't help but laugh: "Okay, I'll share half with you."

Then Panan smiled too.

Their hands were clasped tightly together, and their hearts became one.

They want to witness together what the future holds.

"Sorry, Jack," Vincent thought to himself. "You're not just getting a godfather, you're getting a godmother too!"

"Coming." Gemini's voice rang out again in the communicator: "Nine o'clock, three kilometers away."

Vincent and Parnan became serious again.

"Target confirmed, proceed with launch procedure!"