Caesar maintained his composed smile, outwardly as calm and collected as ever, but inwardly, a turbulent storm raged. Rune technology—this was precisely the goal demanded by the Gattuso family. He had to protect the academy's secrets while finding an opportunity to send this information back to the family.

Before the operation began, Caesar received a coded message from his family.

“Caesar, we’ve received inside intelligence that runic technology will be transferred during this mission. Make sure you obtain this information; remember, it’s crucial for the family.”

This news plunged Caesar into renewed turmoil. The family's orders could not be ignored, but completing this mission meant betraying the Academy and his teammates.

As the mission proceeded, the four-person team entered the academy's research facilities, which were heavily guarded and eerily quiet.

"We must ensure the safe transfer of all rune data," Chu Zihang said in a low voice, the blade in his hand gleaming slightly. "If any enemy attempts to approach, stop them immediately."

Tian's gaze was sharp, his golden eyes flashing with alertness. "The internal energy fluctuations are very strong; there may be the power of the dragon clan lurking in the shadows."

“It’s not just the power of the dragons,” Caesar replied in a low voice, a sense of unease creeping into his heart. He knew perfectly well that there were also spies from powerful families within the academy, waiting for their chance. His mission was to protect the data, but he also had to acquire it and deliver it to the Gattuso family.

Along the way, the four-person team encountered a group of guards, and the academy's internal defense system was more stringent than ever before.

"Are you from the Camarilla? Please cooperate with the inspection." The captain of the guards said coldly, clearly aware of the importance of this mission. Their task was to ensure that no one had access to runic technology, while Caesar felt an increasing invisible pressure coming from behind him.

After the inspection, Caesar's team finally entered the core laboratory, where the most important rune data was stored.

While Chu Zihang and Tian were busy checking the security situation, Caesar's gaze quietly swept across every corner of the room, searching for any opportunity to quickly obtain information. The terminal on the table was connected to the academy's rune research system, and just a few steps away, the crucial data lay.

"Damn, the opportunity is right in front of me," Caesar cursed inwardly, his hands slightly tense. He knew that if the operation went wrong, his teammates might notice, and he might even lose the trust of the Camarilla.

Just as Caesar was about to sneak up on the terminal, the institute's alarm suddenly went off, plunging the entire laboratory into chaos.

"Someone has breached the system defenses!" Tian quickly noticed the problem, a sharp glint flashing in his golden eyes. "Protect the data! Someone is trying to steal rune technology!"

"Prepare for battle!" Chu Zihang drew his sword without hesitation and calmly issued the order, "Caesar, Lu Mingfei, protect the rear!"

Caesar's heart tightened; the situation was more complicated than he had anticipated.

The family's spies have begun to move; their goal is the same as his—rune technology. But now Caesar must stand on the Academy's side to deal with this sudden conflict.

"Damn it, at this rate we'll both fail," Caesar cursed inwardly, but remained outwardly calm, wielding his dual pistols to quickly repel the enemies who stormed into the laboratory. "We have to take care of these guys first!" he shouted, outwardly cooperating with his teammates, but his inner struggle never ceased.

The enemy was not a follower of the dragons, but a traitor within the academy; they were clearly after the rune data.

This made Caesar's feelings even more complicated. The traitor might have been sent by his family, but he couldn't show any abnormality at this time. As the battle intensified, Caesar had to coordinate with his teammates to defend against the attacks while looking for an opportunity to rendezvous with his family.

"Be careful, their target is core data!" Tian quickly analyzed the battle situation, and his dual pistols accurately took down several enemies.

Several options flashed through Caesar's mind. He knew he couldn't directly help his family obtain information, but he also couldn't completely side with the academy.

"If I can buy time and let my family act first, perhaps I can avoid being directly involved in the conflict..." Caesar thought to himself, his twin pistols never stopping as he continued to repel the attacking enemies.

The battle gradually intensified, with the enemy's attacks becoming increasingly fierce, clearly indicating that they also knew time was running out.

In the chaos of battle, Caesar suddenly noticed a portable device containing rune data in a corner; the device was directly connected to the rune core's data storage. He acted swiftly, inserting the device into his terminal amidst the confusion and quickly retrieving a backup copy of the data.

"As long as I can secretly hand these materials over to the family, the mission will be complete." Caesar secretly rejoiced, his fingers rapidly operating the device.

He moved with extreme caution, careful not to arouse his teammates' suspicion, but every second felt like endless torment. Enemies and allies fought around him, and he had to find his way out of the chaos.

As the enemy was gradually repelled, Chu Zihang and Tian quickly brought the situation under control, and the alarm in the laboratory gradually faded away.

"The situation is stable, and the rune data is intact," Chu Zihang reported calmly, the blade still gleaming with a cold light. "Caesar, Lu Mingfei, check the perimeter."

Caesar breathed a sigh of relief; he had successfully copied the data, but he knew this was only a temporary victory.

His family's demands have been met, but his biggest challenge now is how to maintain his dual identity without his teammates discovering it.

That night, Caesar returned to his dormitory and sat alone on his bed, pondering his next plan.

"I can't keep wavering like this," he muttered to himself, still struggling internally. The pressure from his family and the responsibility to the academy had him caught in a dilemma, but he knew that choosing either side would bring unpredictable consequences.

As Caesar gazed at the night outside the window, his inner struggle and wavering intensified. He couldn't escape his family's orders, yet he couldn't betray his comrades at the academy.

In this complex political game, he could only waver between the two sides until the final moment arrived—the moment when he had to make a choice.

In the corridors of Kassel College, a series of tense footsteps echoed in the silent night. Caesar followed behind Chu Zihang and Tian, ​​but his mood was far from as relaxed as he appeared.

The Camarilla's mission, ostensibly to protect the Institute's runic technology data, concealed a far more complex struggle within it, according to Caesar. The Gattuso family's orders placed a double burden on him, while the Institute's trust prevented him from easily betraying them. Every step was like walking a tightrope; a single misstep could lead to utter destruction.

“Caesar, the Gattuso family needs you. This is a critical moment for the family's fate; we cannot afford to fail.”

The family's orders echoed in his mind; that deep, cold voice seemed to forever remind him, forbidding him from wavering. As the family's heir, he had to work behind the scenes at the academy to acquire more resources and information for the family, ensuring that the Gattuso family would gain the upper hand in future power struggles.

"Our objective is to ensure the safety of the rune data. Enemies may infiltrate the academy and attempt to steal these classified technologies." Chu Zihang issued the mission instructions concisely, the blade gleaming coldly in his hand.

His voice was like a battle horn, calm and decisive, carrying an unquestionable authority. In every operation, Chu Zihang was the core of the team; his calmness and focus inspired confidence.

Tian followed behind him, his golden eyes sharp as an eagle's. "The energy fluctuations of the runes are abnormal. We cannot rule out the possibility of internal betrayal."

Tian's voice was low and cold, as if he were on guard against all potential dangers. His gaze swept around, as if he could sense any hidden hostility.

Caesar maintained his usual calm smile, his hands casually gripping the gun, but his inner anxiety grew stronger.

He knew that his family was secretly involved in this mission; spies had infiltrated the academy, and their goal was the same as the Camarilla's: runic technology. His family wanted to acquire these precious runic materials through this operation, and Caesar's mission was to ensure its success and bring back the necessary resources for his family.

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