Miss Beautiful C.E.O and her system

After interrogations, the tied-up members turned out to be valuable targets according to the intelligence protocol. They were leaders, helping their superiors oversee the entire gang.

This group wasn't the first. More followed suit, perhaps seeing Spirit Fox displaying leniency. Or maybe they realized they had no chance.

Once-terrified and always-obliging members resisted and rebelled for their lives. As Spirit Fox approached the center, intel about the enemy's leadership appeared among the surrendering ranks.

The warlord had escaped with his confidantes, taking his close family members with him. Although the gang members who wanted to surrender attempted a coup to survive or even gifted their superiors and his close ones to Spirit Fox, which dictatorial leader didn't possess elite personal guards?

Equipment-wise, tactic-wise, and capability-wise, they weren't comparable. When the news of the fleeing warlord reached the ears of the Kilo teams, each one quickened their progress toward the center.

Tang Ziyi requested Athena to search for and track any suspicious targets trying to flee the scene. However, she doubted the enemies had escaped above ground.

They must have built underground tunnels for a worst-case scenario. Her guess was further affirmed as no movements were detected on the surface.

She ordered her team to assault head-on and exploited the momentum. Naturally, Spirit Fox crushed several 'loyal' men and reached the center of the warlord's tall building and the important one next to it.

Each team chose one and breached inside. However, they discovered the former building contained a tunnel network leading elsewhere, and the escapees should have taken this path.

Another Kilo team took over and explored the tunnel, scouting the way ahead with drones. They dared not enter deeply.

Athena wasn't standing by. She released two drones into the air to patrol around, leaving one as support for the ground troops. Satellites above worked hard to find them. None of the heat signatures were ignored, analyzed a thousand times before withdrawing the focus.

After all, the immense heavy computations involved were as simple as her breathing, and Athena didn't waste more than an ounce of her energy. So, how could she try to save one?

Ling Qingyu was also anxious, worried that her system's task would be affected if they missed the warlord and his close aides.

She swaggered in and out, almost causing Kilo 7 operators nearby to feel dizzy. Tang Ziyi, getting annoyed at her disturbing behavior, threw her into another building.

….

The tunnel team investigated and, to their horror, discovered the pathway wasn't only an escape route. There were layers and layers of underground labyrinths where many men and women were imprisoned.

There were unrecognizable dead bodies too, as well as those still on operating tables with their organs removed and the skin unsutured. Children weren't spared either.

Organ trafficking was one of the most heinous crimes against humanity. These bastards treated their compatriots and other nationals like food. Vampires existed among human beings.

Although psychologically prepared, the visual image—even from the hornet drone feed—chilled the team members' hearts. Anger heated up, and their eyes toward the gang members became more and more unkind.

After the team reported their findings, the entire group was outraged. Even Ling Qingyu and Tang Ziyi wondered if they should really accept prisoners.

Arguments and discussions about these bastards' treatment ensued. Not even Kilo 9 and 10 expected to hear such tragic and brutal news.

They were dumbfounded when they heard Spirit Fox recommending executions. When they tried to argue, Kilo 4 members' cold gazes forced them to gulp in trepidation.

Until Kilo 4's leader displayed her tablet to the military operators, Wolf members were enraged and reacted more violently.

But the indoctrination and rules of engagement disallowed them to behave wantonly. If they did, what difference would it make?

Finally, Tang Ziyi controlled everyone's mindset and forced them to concentrate on the task. As for the prisoners' treatment, they shouldn't rush. There was still time.

The team navigating underground quickly rescued disheveled people, practicing caution and suspicion even if they appeared innocent. Though unlikely, they couldn't afford to let someone pretending to be a victim slip through.

Poor victims of both genders were escorted out one by one, mostly women. Men were likely tasked with heavy labor; useless ones were killed and had their organs removed.

What was the use of imprisonment apart from training them as slaves in the first place? Perhaps women had other values that brought benefits, after several imprisonments. Men didn't.

Kilo teams, currently free, quit their patrols and assisted in the rescue efforts.

"Damn it," Ling Qingyu cursed, watching the helmet cam video feeds provided by Athena.

She was truly grateful she had accepted the task, lured by Miss System. If they had only rescued the primary objectives and evacuated, she might have regretted her decision after Athena discovered the horrors.

She had anticipated such results, but knowing and experiencing them firsthand was incomparable. Ling Qingyu sat down in the lounge and sighed heavily.

At least many survived because of her actions, although the sight of numerous deaths saddened her. She had prevented a greater tragedy.

The internet was definitely a double-edged sword. Scammed easily, and cruel fates awaited the victims.

This unearthing of a mass organ-trafficking syndicate gang depicted the cruelty of humans. Since she had found one, how many more were there in the world?

Even with stronger regulations of international law compared to her past world, some things never changed.

None of the warlords and his men should escape vengeance. Ling Qingyu called Tang Ziyi. "Ziyi, I want none of these bastards to survive. Can you do that?"

Tang Ziyi didn't reply until Ling Qingyu was about to repeat herself.

"Have you decided? You know you don't need to take this burden."

"I won't feel the slightest guilt even if I order a massacre."

"How about Gu Yi and the others? What would you say to them?"

"If they can't even understand my decision, then we are not fated. The path ahead is much more treacherous," Ling Qingyu smiled bitterly as Yang Qingyue's gentle and loving face flashed in her mind.

"Qingyu, listen to me. You don't need to do this. I'm not afraid of your willpower after all I've seen how you withstood my beating."

"…" Ling Qingyu slapped her forehead and cussed inwardly, continuing to listen to what Tang Ziyi would say next.

"The rest of the girls may not be as strong as you. Do you want to see them in trouble? Maybe they would feel great today, but tomorrow… who knows, some might…"

"Okay, I already understand. What's your advice?" Ling Qingyu knew Tang Ziyi's standpoint.

If she agreed with her, she would have already ordered without hesitation. Since Tang Ziyi had scruples, definitely not related to legality or complicated politics, Ling Qingyu chose to listen. And Tang Ziyi was right. Warriors and killers were merely separated by a thin red line.

Pure killing just for the sake of revenge shouldn't be imposed on her subordinates. Ling Qingyu also didn't like letting these inhumane demons survive.

"Don't ask. I have a plan," Tang Ziyi answered mysteriously. "Actually, it doesn't matter since they would be executed anyway if we escorted them back along with the victims to our country."

"Who knows how the higher-ups might operate under the prisoners' cooperation? The warlord's financial strength wasn't small. Instead of a death sentence, the authorities might reduce it to lifelong imprisonment, along with treatment inseparable from VIP services." Ling Qingyu didn't trust her government one bit.

Hell, she didn't have the slightest confidence in any government in the entire world faced with her situation.

"At least people need to know. If we executed everyone, how could those dead victims rest in peace?" Tang Ziyi replied. "Let's make sure their sacrifice teaches everyone deep lessons about life. Don't you even have the slightest confidence to manipulate their lives after imprisonment?"

Ling Qingyu grinned and rattled off rings of evil laughter. "You persuaded me, Ziyi. Go ahead, my love. I'll be your biggest backing."

Toot.

Tang Ziyi rolled her eyes at Ling Qingyu's ending remarks with a cringe. Damn, this pervert dared to call her love! How courageous! Discover hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire

She had plans that she didn't talk about with Ling Qingyu. Of course, she didn't want her cruel, ruthless image to deepen in Ling Qingyu's mind subconsciously.

"Oh, why am I concerned about her opinion?" Tang Ziyi hammered her forehead lightly. "Oops, Xiao Yue… Xiao Yue. Yue'er, I'd better rest and spend more time with you. I'm about to be led astray!"

….

Meanwhile, the discussions about the prisoners hadn't stopped among the Spirit Fox operators. Even Kilo 9 and 10, who were reluctant initially, were involved.

What was more flabbergasting to any outsiders was that they were conversing in front of the surrendered gangsters.

Numerous torture methods and brutal executions sprouted out of their mouths, spreading fear. Perhaps the Wolf members understood and cooperated.

They weren't afraid that prisoners might rebel. In fact, every operator hoped for it to happen. Come on, give them a reason to pull the trigger.

Unfortunately, the gang members were too smart or frightened to have the slightest spirit of rebellion. Apart from shivering, these bastards barely responded. No matter how Spirit Fox tried to humiliate them by grasping their hair, slapping their faces until they bled, or stepping over them with boots, they endured.

Frightening threats and coercion that should have pushed them over the wall didn't work. What could they do when faced with these prisoners cowering without spines?

After venting their anger, Spirit Fox released their claws and returned to important tasks, a little disappointed yet relieved that they weren't preparing to mow down unarmed men, even if they were lethal and disgusting criminals who deserved death.

This was the reason why they were searching for ways to justify their actions, morally and legally.