Mission in another world with my transformed best friend

For the first time in his life, Wang Kai spoke words containing murderous intent with immense anger, even Zhang Lan behind him was somewhat shocked. However, the person opposite him was not affected at all. He raised his hands and shook them as if by magic, and a short bayonet with a cold light appeared in each hand.

"You're so young, yet you're so arrogant. I'm a little curious how you noticed something was wrong, but I'm under orders, so I don't want to ask too much. Dealing with another corpse is quite troublesome, but I promise I'll bury you two together later."

"It's an age-old truth that villains die from talking too much. But I still have to ask you one last time: what was your purpose, and why did you kidnap her?"

"You don't need to know. Rest in peace, you arrogant brat!"

Before the maid could finish speaking, she waved her hands in the air, and two bayonets flew out of her hands, flying towards them at an extremely tricky angle.

The maid vanished instantly, moving forward with ghostly speed. Under the cover of two throwing knives, she swooped down, simultaneously producing two more gleaming bayonets in her hands, a sinister smile spreading across her face…

With years of assassination experience, this "maid" who called herself Lin firmly believed that no matter whether the opponent chose to dodge or block, in an instant, the following killing move would seize that tiny opening and deliver a fatal blow.

If the opponent sees through this and chooses to withstand the bayonet blows with their bare hands without dodging or evading, focusing all their attention on defense, there will be no problem. After all, both bayonets are coated with paralyzing agents, and even if they only scratch the skin, they will become powerless and helpless in less than a minute.

Moreover, the two were only four or five meters apart, and the entire duel, which began with deadly moves, would take less than a second. The maid was already considering how to continue her plan with the "Hermitage of the Recluse" after eliminating this arrogant young man when a flash of green light appeared before her, followed by a violent surge of magical energy that transformed into a powerful gust of wind that enveloped the entire battlefield…

"Magic is useless. At this close range, even the defensive magic of a 'holy mage' is useless against an 'assassin'!"

Before he could finish speaking, several metallic clanging sounds echoed throughout the corridor, interspersed with the sound of a fist striking flesh.

The maid's eerie smile froze completely before the excruciating pain shot through her chest. She felt as if a massive pressure burst within her, leaving her completely immobilized, as if she had been slammed against a wall. The intense pain coursed through her body before rapidly reaching her brain, causing her vision to roll back and her legs to give way, causing her to collapse to the ground...

Wang Kai withdrew his fist, glared at the other person, breathed a sigh of relief, turned to Zhang Lan, and asked anxiously.

"Are you alright? Are you hurt...?"

The assassin was dealt with so easily that Zhang Lan was completely caught off guard. After realizing that the danger had passed, she was so weak that she tried her best to stay upright. She opened her mouth but couldn't say anything. After the relaxation, her excitement turned into tears in her eyes.

A faint smile of relief quickly appeared on Zhang Lan's face. She then leaned into Wang Kai's arms and hugged him tightly with her small hands.

"Hey, hey, don't faint! Say something... Martha... Martha, come quick and call 120 for a doctor, quick, quick, quick!"

...About an hour later, outside the Alchemy Pavilion...

Hani looked at the maid, who was still unconscious and bound hand and foot. Although he didn't quite believe that this person was the "assassin," after searching her body and finding more than a dozen bayonets and several crystal bottles containing unknown liquids, he quickly accepted the fact. He immediately ordered the guards to take the maid away, then walked up to Wang Kai, whose face was a mixture of anger and worry. He lowered his head slightly and said calmly.

“Mr. Kyle, I had a premonition that Miss Alice had been assassinated, but I never imagined that the perpetrator would use someone who had been lurking within the Chamber of Commerce for decades to carry out the plan. I promise that I will investigate everything and give you an explanation.”

Seeing that Hani rarely bowed her head to apologize, and that she was in the right but showed no pride, and out of caution, Wang Kai did not choose to push her luck. He looked up at the window on the fifth floor of the "Alchemy Pavilion" that was still lit, waved his hand and replied.

"Considering that Lan... Alice is mostly alright, only given a small amount of 'silence-preventing potion,' I don't want to say much. To be honest, she herself was a bit careless and dazed. After all, birds that stay in a cage for too long lose their sense of danger. So, there's no need for apologies. I just want to take this opportunity to make a request."

"Go ahead and say..."

“This ‘assassination’ occurred to my most important comrade. Regardless of the motive behind it… I hope that tomorrow’s ‘Lafite II’ launch event will be postponed indefinitely until all of this is investigated and dealt with!”

"Well... forgive my bluntness, but in business, 'breach of contract' is the most fatal red line. Once that line is crossed, trust and reputation are gone. I suggest I immediately arrange for professionals to begin interrogating the assassin and try to get him out of trouble by tomorrow morning..."

Wang Kai shook his head, his gaze unwavering. Hani swallowed the rest of his words.

“Mr. Hani, Alice is your Chamber of Commerce’s ‘partner’ and also my irreplaceable partner in this life. When it comes to her safety, trust and reputation are nothing. Let me make one thing clear: she is the woman I will protect with my life. From now on, if anyone dares to hurt her, I will never let them get away with it, not even you!”

Hani raised his head, his old eyes still bright and sparkling. After staring at Wang Kai, who had a completely fearless expression, for a few seconds, the corner of his mouth under his white beard actually curved slightly, as if he were smiling.

“Alright, I agree. The ‘Lafite II’ launch event will be postponed indefinitely until the matter is fully investigated and resolved. Someone, announce this decision to all the chamber of commerce representatives in town tonight. The Hani Chamber of Commerce will bear all losses and consequences caused.”

Just as the soldiers were about to leave after receiving their orders, Hani called them back and added a few more words.

"After the order is conveyed, I also want to add a sentence... I hope that certain 'people' behind this can take advantage of this time to contact me in any public or private way and proactively explain their intentions. Provided that the 'Saintess of the World' is unharmed, anything can be negotiated at a 'price'. Is that clear?"

"Understood, we'll go inform them immediately..."

After the soldiers left to carry out their orders, Wang Kai came to his senses and couldn't help but say something.

"Are you really so sure it's some kind of 'industrial espionage' to disrupt or sabotage the 'Lafite II' launch event?"

"It's highly likely. After taking away someone else's cake, it's not surprising to face any means of retaliation. I deeply sympathize with Miss Alice's plight and hope you can help her understand as soon as possible that only with a powerful backer can one guarantee absolute safety, whether it's an emperor, a hero, or even a merchant."

“I understand that, but… considering that you’ve also suffered considerable losses due to the delay, I have a suggestion to minimize the losses and consequences. I wonder if you’d be interested in hearing it?”

Hani paused for a moment, clearly thinking that Wang Kai was unlikely to have any insightful opinions. But then she thought, after all, he was an important partner of the "Hermitage of the World," so there was no harm in listening to him; it was just "free" advice anyway...

"I am all ears."

“There’s a saying in my hometown called ‘reverse propaganda.’ You could say that some unknown forces, in order to undermine ‘Lafite’s second generation,’ chose to assassinate Alice on the eve of this press conference. This would not only provide a direct explanation for the postponement of the press conference, but also give ‘Lafite’s second generation’ a chance to promote its brand and increase its visibility. What do you think?”

Hani thought for a moment, stroked his mustache, his eyes gleaming with a rare light, and nodded.

"Young man's business acumen is truly impressive. I've learned a lot from you. May I ask where Mr. Kyle's insightful views come from?"

"I wouldn't call it a brilliant insight, but it just reminds me of something from my hometown... There was a painting that wasn't particularly famous before. Someone inside the art gallery stole it, and it wasn't discovered until much later. Instead of admitting their mistake, the people in the gallery immediately publicized the theft and posted 'rewards for catching the thief' through various channels. As a result, that obscure painting suddenly became known to everyone, its fame spreading to every corner of the world, and now it's become priceless..."

"Really? I've never heard of it. May I ask the name of that painting?"

“Call her Mona Lisa… no, call her ‘Alice Lan’s Smile’.”

Hani understood the true meaning behind the words, nodded, and looked up.

"Well then, I won't keep my savior any longer. Farewell."