Chapter 444 - REAL TROUBLE (2/2)

She did not want to risk Little Precious, especially knowing that her speed and flexibility was not what it used to be. If she faced off too many people, she might not be able to avoid injuries. Her only hope was to keep her cool and accelerate when she was close to the entrance of the Immortal Sword Valley.

Unfortunately, her plan depended on the patience of the people behind her. But the cars following her accelerated as soon as she turned into the meandering road heading towards the valley. The drivers were obviously not going to give her a chance to escape.

This road was usually abandoned because the Immortal Sword Valley was technically a part of a national reserve. As far as anyone knew, the area was protected due to environmental concerns relating to underground aquifers and water quality concerns.

The lack of a residential district in the area meant that very few people used the road.

The worst thing she could do for the moment was to allow the people behind her to box her in. If they did, she would be in real trouble. Of course, the curves on the road were also problematic, but she was familiar with the road.

As they drew close to a particularly dangerous bend, she slowed down and allowed two of the vehicles behind her to almost catch up. Then, she accelerated, knowing they would follow. However, without knowledge of the road, they could not make the sudden turn up the road.

Akira heard the crash as the two vehicles hit the barrier. She did not stop to check the carnage. However, when she heard another loud bang her lips quirked up into a smile. It seemed that someone else had fallen into the black spot.

Before she could rejoice too much, she noticed a vehicle behind her. She pursed her lips. She had only hoped to take out two of the cars at the bend. The third one was a bonus. Still, she was worried about dealing with the fourth one.

As she thought of her next manoeuvre, the car hesitated before a loud sound came from the engine. Even in the darkness, she could see the dark smoke rising. Something seemed to be on fire. She quickly pulled over to the side of the road.

She did not hesitate to pick her handbag. She did not dare take the risk that her SSDs would sustain damage if the fire was not contained by the hood. She slung the bag across her shoulder before pulling out a katana from beneath her seat.

The vehicle following her pulled up on the other side of the road, but the people inside did not leave the automobile. It seemed that the other party did not intend to ram her with their car. As she thought, the thugs chasing her did not intend to kill her, at least not immediately.

Her phone rang at that moment. She hesitated before taking it out of her bag. It was Raiden. She picked while keeping an eye on the silent car.

”Akira, I think the person coordinating the attacks is within the valley.” The young man shouted.

”What do you mean?” She asked.

”I requested for the daily scans of the vehicles going in and out of the valley from the security personnel. Since you have been attacked every time you left the valley, I thought it was a good idea to check the state of the car in case of tampering, for instance, a tracker.” Raiden explained.

”Turns out I was right. But the car was tampered with during the repairs after the attack three days ago. There was something new in the engine when you left the valley today. Just be careful in case it is something dangerous.”

Akira looked at the still-smoking car engine. ”Too late.”

”What?” Raiden shouted.

The doors of the car across the road opened, and two people stepped out. They both had masks over their faces, but one was only holding a phone while the other was also wielding a sword. It seemed that these two were well-prepared.

”Listen. If someone is targeting me from the inside, I cannot stay in the valley anymore. Go to my room and bring me my go-bag immediately. Do not tell anyone. You will find me on the road just past that black spot bend. You know which one.” Akira ended the call.

After that, she walked to the centre of the road with her sword in hand and faced the other party. She moved her head from side to side to loosen the tension from her neck before lifting her sword. Despite the situation, her lips quirked into a little smile.

If they wanted a show, she would give them a show.