latelenovela Chapter 269 Never Tell Me What's Going On
Chapter 269 Never Tell Me What's Going On
"It seems we don't have much time left." Lin Xue quickly put the blueprint into her arms, her eyes determined. "If you still don't intend to cooperate with me, then I'm afraid you won't even have a chance to leave here alive."
Su Ming's brow furrowed, his mind racing. The Shadow Blade leader's arrival meant they were close to the truth, and the secrets of Midnight Twilight might be far beyond his original understanding. Faced with Lin Xue's proposal, he fell into a brief silence.
During this moment of hesitation, Shadow Blade members had already begun attacking the laboratory, and a fierce battle was about to break out.
Su Ming's mind was swirling with complex thoughts. The clamor of battle approached like a mighty tide, yet the one thing he couldn't ignore the most was Lin Xue standing before him. Her eyes were cold and resolute, as if no crisis had shaken her in the slightest. What motives lay behind this composure? Her silence and oppressive presence were unfathomable, and the words she had just spoken pierced deeply into Su Ming's mind—"I know the rules of this game."
Rules? Su Ming never liked being bound by any rules. His guiding principle was always one: complete the mission. However, at this moment, his mission seemed to suddenly become more complex and confusing, as if the technology before him had been stolen. Midnight Dawn, Lin Xue, Shadow Blade, and even his own organization seemed to be drawn into a larger vortex, and he was just a pawn in it.
Su Ming's breathing quickened slightly as his thoughts raced through his mind, but his expression remained calm, as if everything was under control. After a moment's contemplation, he made a decision.
"Cooperation," Su Ming said calmly, his tone crisp and decisive, "but only temporarily."
Lin Xue nodded slightly when she heard this, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her lips, as if all this was within her expectations.
"You won't regret this decision," she said, her voice low and cryptic. Before she finished speaking, she had already sprung into action, guiding Su Ming deeper into the laboratory, as if she knew the place like the back of her hand.
The two men swiftly made their way through the complex array of equipment and data panels, their steps brisk but silent, as if they had already become one with the environment through countless training sessions. The footsteps behind them gradually approached, and the Shadow Blade assassins were imminent, ready to launch a fatal attack at any moment.
"They won't let us go easily." Su Ming muttered as he walked, his eyes scanning everything around him coldly. "Now what we need to know is how to get out of here and take the 'Midnight Dawn' with us."
Lin Xue smiled faintly, her tone remaining calm. "Do you think my plan is just to take it and leave here? I'm afraid even you can't fully understand the true function of 'Midnight Twilight'."
Su Ming didn't respond, but his heart grew even more alert. He never trusted anyone easily during any mission, especially during such crucial moments when the situation was uncertain. Lin Xue seemed confident, but her every word was like a fog, shrouding the truth. He knew that if she possessed a deeper secret, she would not hesitate to betray him if the time was right.
Despite this, the current situation left him no room for retreat. Su Ming quickly analyzed the situation. The laboratory was complex, and the surrounding defenses could be breached by Shadow Blade at any moment. They had to find a way out as quickly as possible.
"You know another way to the underground laboratory." Su Ming said firmly, with a hint of pressure in his tone, "Take us away from here, otherwise none of us will make it out alive."
Lin Xue said nothing more, simply quickly entering a password into the console in front of her. With a slight mechanical sound, a corner of the laboratory wall silently opened, revealing a hidden passage before them. She turned to glance at Su Ming, her gaze deep and unfathomable.
"Come with me," she said briefly.
Su Ming nodded coldly and followed her into the passage. The air was filled with a distinct metallic scent. The lights were dim, and the passage felt narrow and oppressive. Every step echoed dully, as if the entire space were slowly squeezing their breath. They swiftly crossed the passage, the Shadow Blade members still hotly pursuing them not far behind.
"You seem to know everything here better than I do." Su Ming whispered, his eyes still alert.
"I spent a lot of time researching." Lin Xue replied calmly, her eyes never leaving the front.
Su Ming's heart was still filled with doubt, but he didn't press the issue. For him, the most important thing right now was to complete the mission alive, not to delve into Lin Xue's past. However, deep down, he was rethinking his mission objectives and even reassessing his loyalty to the organization.
As the two continued to explore, they finally arrived at a hidden room. A dim fluorescent screen flickered, and the surrounding equipment seemed long abandoned, yet it still radiated the light of technology. In the center of the room, a sealed device stood quietly. That was the "midnight light" they sought.
Su Ming gazed at the device, a powerful urge welling up within him. He vaguely sensed that this was no ordinary technological gadget, but something far beyond his imagination. He slowly stepped forward, his fingers lightly touching the surface of the device. The cool, metallic sensation passed through his fingertips, as if imbued with boundless power.
"Do you know what this is?" Lin Xue's voice came from behind, with a hint of mystery.
Su Ming didn't answer immediately. His gaze fixed on the device before him, a growing doubt in his heart. He had never seen anything like it before. Even the most advanced technology he had seen couldn't compare to this. It seemed to transcend human comprehension, imbued with some unknown power.
"What is the use of this thing?" Su Ming finally spoke in a low voice.
"It's more than just an energy device." Lin Xue slowly walked over to his side, her eyes fixed on the device. "It's also a key to the unknown. Do you remember what I mentioned? Rules. This device can change the rules. In other words, it can break everything that exists and redefine reality as we understand it."
Su Ming's brow furrowed, his mind racing. Lin Xue's words made him feel uneasy. He had never believed in concepts like "reality distortion" in science fiction, but the device before him truly gave him an indescribable sense of oppression. It seemed like some kind of taboo, beyond the limits of his previous understanding.
Just as he was trying to think further, he heard hurried footsteps in the passage behind him. The Shadow Blade members had finally caught up. They had no time to delay any longer and had to make a decision immediately.
"Let's take it and leave," Su Ming said decisively, his hand already reaching for the weapon at his waist. He knew that Shadow Blade's appearance meant things were far more complicated than he had initially imagined. His only option now was to take the device back with him. Regardless of its purpose, at least it couldn't fall into Shadow Blade's hands.
Lin Xue nodded, a complex expression flashing across her eyes, as if she had been prepared for this. She quickly operated the device, sealed it, and prepared to evacuate at any time.
However, things were far from simple. Just as they were about to leave, the door to the passage suddenly slammed shut, and the lights throughout the laboratory began to flicker, as if some enormous power was awakening.
"Oh no, they have already taken control of the system here." Lin Xue whispered, with a hint of anxiety in his eyes.
Su Ming stared coldly around him, his mind rapidly analyzing the current situation. They were trapped here, and Shadow Blade's power was clearly greater than he had imagined. He quickly adjusted his breathing and calmed his mind.
"Is this what you call a plan?" Su Ming lowered his voice and looked at Lin Xue with cold eyes.
Lin Xue pursed her lips slightly, clearly not expecting the situation to develop to this point. She quickly checked the control panel in front of her, her fingers darting across the screen, trying to find a way out. After a few seconds, her movements suddenly stopped, and a subtle trace of anxiety crossed her face.
"We're in trouble," she whispered, and for the first time, a hint of nervousness entered her voice.
Su Ming looked at her without saying a word, but from her expression, Su Ming realized that the situation was more complicated than he had imagined. This was not just a simple mission, but also
Su Ming quickly glanced at the red alarm signal flashing on the control console, his sense of urgency growing stronger. He knew time was running out—they were trapped in this lab, and Shadow Blade's members would soon break through the defenses and rush in. Meanwhile, the lab's internal defenses seemed to have been taken over by Shadow Blade, closing doors, cutting power, and blocking access routes—all in an effort to force them to surrender.
He was always wary of Lin Xue's trust. Even though they were now on the same side, how much information did she have that she hadn't revealed? She clearly knew more than he did.
"Trouble?" Su Ming sneered, the anger in his heart almost bursting through his calm shell. "I have never seen such a bad plan. You should have thought of this earlier. You know too much about this place, but you never told me what is going on."
Lin Xue paused, then looked up at Su Ming. Her gaze remained calm, yet tinged with a hint of helplessness. "I can't tell you all the details, and you know why. This isn't just a matter between you and me. The forces behind it are far beyond your imagination."
"The power behind this?" Su Ming repeated in a low voice, a hint of sarcasm flashing in his eyes. "If you mean Shadow Blade, I'm afraid their goals are not aligned with yours and mine. Right now, I only care about one thing—how to get out of here alive."
Despite his cold words, he remained vigilant against Lin Xue. Su Ming knew full well that in the world of espionage, every bit of information withheld could be fatal. And at this moment, Lin Xue was clearly hiding something; even her position and ultimate goal were uncertain. Her words and actions seemed to reveal an unfathomable veil, as if she were pursuing some deeper, unknown agenda.