Lu Mingfei sat opposite Caesar, his fingers nervously rubbing together on his knees, as if he was thinking about how to start the conversation.

“I… I just feel like something’s off with the recent missions. Don’t you think Tian and Chu Zihang don’t trust you?” He finally raised his head, a hint of confusion in his eyes. “They seem to… suspect you.”

Caesar's heart suddenly raced, but he still wore a relaxed smile. "You're overthinking it. Tian and Chu Zihang are equally wary of everyone. They're just worried that something might go wrong with us during the mission."

“But…” Lu Mingfei frowned, clearly not quite believing it, “I always feel that they are paying special attention to you.”

Caesar chuckled and patted Lu Mingfei on the shoulder. "Don't worry, I'm Caesar of the Gattuso family. Do you think I'd give them any reason to suspect me?"

His words remained confident, attempting to dispel Lu Mingfei's doubts, but his inner tension grew stronger. Tian and Chu Zihang's suspicions were becoming increasingly undeniable, and now even Lu Mingfei was beginning to sense something was amiss; the situation was gradually spiraling out of control.

"Okay, maybe I'm overthinking it." Lu Mingfei forced a smile, but he was still somewhat uneasy. "But Caesar, if you really run into any problems, remember to tell us. We're teammates, aren't we?"

“Of course, we are teammates.” Caesar smiled slightly, but a complex emotion flashed through his mind.

As he said those words, he couldn't help but recall the scene of carrying out his family's orders—under his dual identity, could he really still be considered a teammate?

After seeing Lu Mingfei off, Caesar once again felt an invisible pressure looming over him.

The family's orders were becoming increasingly direct, and the academy's suspicions were deepening. He knew this balancing act couldn't last long, but he had no other choice.

In the following days, the Camarilla issued a new mission, requiring Caesar's squad to infiltrate the Academy's high-security zone and investigate a batch of the latest rune research materials.

Chu Zihang remained calm and composed as always, while Tian remained highly vigilant throughout. They knew that the academy was no longer safe, and the infiltration of family forces was becoming increasingly serious; they had to find out the truth as soon as possible.

“This mission is extremely important,” Chu Zihang said succinctly, his eyes revealing a firm resolve. “We must ensure the safety of the rune research data, and we cannot overlook any suspicious activity.”

Caesar's heart tightened. He knew that the target of this mission was the runic technology his family desired. His family had secretly sent orders for him to acquire this classified information during the mission; otherwise, the family's plans would be completely thwarted by the Camarilla's investigation.

At the start of the operation, the four-person team quickly entered the academy's high-security zone.

The place was heavily guarded, with a nearly impenetrable rune defense system, but Caesar knew that his family's spies were already waiting in the shadows. If he could provide inside information, the family could find a breakthrough and quickly obtain the academy's latest research findings.

Tian's golden eyes flashed with a sharp light as he continuously scanned the surrounding rune traces, trying to find anything unusual.

"The rune fluctuations here are strange; it seems someone is trying to tamper with the defense system," he said coldly, his twin pistols trembling slightly, ready to deal with any potential threat.

Chu Zihang nodded slightly, signaling the team to go on alert. "Speed ​​up the operation. We must ensure the safety of the data before the family forces do."

His tone was calm and decisive, but every word he said made Caesar feel increasingly pressured.

Caesar followed at the back of the procession, his heart pounding faster and faster.

He knew that the family's plan was about to unfold, and he had to find an opportunity to help the family obtain these rune materials. However, Tian and Chu Zihang's vigilance prevented him from making any rash moves; the slightest carelessness would completely expose his identity.

Just as they entered the core of the research area, a sudden violent tremor shattered the surrounding tranquility, alarms sounded, and the entire area was plunged into a red state of emergency.

"Someone has hacked into the defense system!" Tian reacted immediately, his eyes flashing with a dangerous light. "It's someone from the family, prepare for battle!"

Caesar's heart pounded; he knew the family's operation had begun.

The family's infiltrators are attempting to infiltrate the Academy's systems to obtain the results of these rune researches, and he must fight to ensure that the family's plans are not thwarted by the Camarilla.

The battle erupted instantly. The enemy, well-equipped, quickly seized several key positions, their runic weapons gleaming with a dark light.

Caesar swiftly wielded his twin pistols, taking down several enemies, but his eyes remained scanning his surroundings, searching for an opportunity to aid his family.

"They're trying to seize core data!" Chu Zihang said coldly, the blade flashing rapidly in his hand, each strike precise and accurate.

Tian was also rapidly firing at the enemy, the light in his golden eyes as cold as a knife: "Caesar, Lu Mingfei, hold the rear, we must not let the enemy get close to the core!"

Caesar was anxious inside, but he maintained his composure on the surface.

He must find an opportunity in this battle to help his family obtain information, but at the same time, he cannot let Chu Zihang and Tian find out.

Every second felt like a battle against fate, and the slightest misstep could expose him completely.

The enemy's offensive grew increasingly fierce, and a tense atmosphere filled the air. The rune defense system emitted bursts of electrical humming.

Caesar seized an opportunity and quietly approached the core terminal, knowing that this was the place his family needed most.

Just as he was about to take action, Tian's gaze suddenly swept over him.

"Caesar, what are you doing?" Tian's voice rang out coldly, tinged with a hint of vigilance.

Caesar's heart tightened, but he quickly regained his smile. "I'm checking if the defense system has been compromised." He swiftly concealed his true intentions and continued to cooperate in the battle.

Tian kept staring at him, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, but he didn't say anything and continued to fight.

Caesar knew that the heavens had begun to be wary of him, and he had to be even more careful to continue to conceal his identity.

As the battle drew to a close, the four-man squad successfully repelled the enemy, but Caesar's mood grew increasingly heavy.

Although his family's plan had succeeded for the time being, he knew that the Camarilla and the Heavenly Court were growing increasingly suspicious. He wasn't sure how much longer he could continue down this dangerous path of a double identity.

That night, Caesar returned to his dormitory and sat alone by the window.

His phone flashed with another encrypted message from his family: "Mission complete. Remain in the academy's identity. We need you to gather more intelligence."

Caesar stared at his phone, his inner struggle growing stronger.

His family's orders, the academy's trust, and the heavens' suspicions... all of these are forcing him to make a final choice. But now, he can only waver between the two, awaiting fate's judgment.

"One day, I will have to make a choice," Caesar murmured to himself, a hint of weariness flashing in his eyes.

He knew that the end of this game was approaching, and that moment would be the moment he decided his fate.

Caesar returned to his dormitory. Night, like a heavy curtain, enveloped Kassel College. The shadows of the trees outside swayed gently in the breeze, seemingly whispering secrets. Caesar sat wearily on the edge of his bed, staring at the encrypted messages flashing on his phone screen. His inner struggle and conflict grew heavier. Orders from his family were mounting, while the college's trust in him was teetering on the brink of collapse.

Just as Caesar was deep in thought, his phone suddenly vibrated again, displaying an urgent notification from the academy's internal system.

"Norma has identified the hostile intruders. Squad members, please proceed to the command center for a report as soon as possible."

“Norma…” Caesar’s heart tightened. Norma, the AI ​​system at Kassel College, was virtually omniscient. It could quickly analyze and provide clues whenever any unusual event occurred at the college. This meant that the enemy’s identity was no longer a mystery, and Caesar realized that he could no longer move so easily between the two sides as before.

Caesar quickly got up, put on his coat, and headed toward the academy's command center.

He took each step with a heavy heart, knowing that the information Norma provided would reveal a crucial truth that would likely determine all his subsequent actions.

When Caesar entered the command center, Chu Zihang, Tianhe, and Lu Mingfei were already waiting there.

Norma's virtual interface floated in the center of the room, displaying complex analytical data and a large flow of information. Chu Zihang's expression was cold and stern, with a hint of caution in his eyes, while Tian remained silent, his golden eyes flashing with a sharp light, as if he were ready to see through everything at any moment.

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