bookcurios Chapter 455: My Own Position
Chapter 455: My Own Position
The enemy's psychological defenses were not impenetrable. Although they were well-trained fighters, they could not escape the fate of being "reasoned with" and "calculated against." At this moment, they began to feel uncertain about their position, and their inner panic and hesitation made the entire situation even more unstable.
"If you're still hesitating, then I think you should understand who is the dominant force in this game." Su Ming said calmly, the coldness in his eyes growing stronger. "You've been dragged into a trap I set, and even your most basic judgment is beginning to waver."
The men in black finally realized they were being manipulated. Even though they remained calm on the surface, deep down, fear was spreading within them. Su Ming had cleverly created a false impression by "finding someone"—making the enemy think he was on some secret mission, thereby disrupting their train of thought.
However, Su Ming had no intention of letting his enemy fully understand his true intentions. In this psychological game, maintaining ambiguity and uncertainty was the most lethal weapon.
He paused slightly, then continued calmly: "Your instructions may not be perfect. When you say you are looking for me, it would be better to say that you are looking for something. Unfortunately, you are looking for the wrong thing." His words were like a sharp blade piercing the enemy's uneasy hearts, making them even more unable to control their emotions.
"What is it?" the man in black asked almost reflexively.
Su Ming's steps grew lighter, his gaze deeper. As his enemy was forced into a vortex of hesitation, his heartbeat didn't even quicken. Each step seemed to follow a rhythm, the control of which was already in his hands. He knew that this duel no longer relied solely on brute force, but on a psychological game. Whoever remained calmer would control the situation.
His eyes scanned the gloomy streets and alleys, then suddenly stopped in a shadow to one side. Something seemed amiss. The figure hidden in the darkness seemed unnaturally silent and motionless, as if superfluous, a forgotten chess piece, lying in this complex situation, waiting to be taken by Su Ming.
Just as he was about to speed toward the corner, a strange feeling suddenly surged within him—a feeling not of physical alertness but of some subconscious self-defense. Instantly, his steps froze, and the stagnant air seemed to condense in his chest like a heavy stone tablet.
He realized he was wrong. Perhaps his previous judgment had been a bit too optimistic. The enemy wasn't just a pursuer; perhaps there were more waiting behind them. This waiting was another conspiracy in the game.
He turned gently, slowing his breathing, his ears keenly picking up the slightest movement around him. Seconds later, a series of footsteps sounded silently, echoing in all directions. He knew—they weren't just staring at him, but had scoped out the entire area. A complete encirclement was beginning to form.
"It seems I really underestimated you." Su Ming's lips curled up slightly as he muttered to himself. His previous confidence and calmness gradually began to fade, replaced by a deep sense of vigilance.
He quickly adjusted his stance, bending his body slightly, like a vigilant cheetah, ready to pounce on the enemy the moment they showed a flaw. But he did not rush to act, but chose to observe - he knew that the enemy's mentality had begun to change, and this was the most dangerous moment.
Suddenly, he heard a whisper from not far away, and then it stopped. At that moment, his eyes narrowed sharply, his heart beat faster, and only the buzzing sound remained in his ears.
"There's someone outside." The voice was clear and rapid, revealing a hint of uneasiness.
"Yeah, I noticed it too." Another voice came with a hint of anxiety. "He's in the back alley. Don't let your guard down."
Su Ming frowned slightly, almost unconsciously holding his breath. His heartbeat began to slow down. He knew this was no longer a simple pursuit, but rather someone was manipulating the situation. The enemy wasn't just searching for a target; they seemed to be waiting for him to reveal his position. Perhaps there were more powerful forces behind the scenes plotting something, waiting for him to fall into a trap.
"It seems you've made thorough preparations and laid out a grand plan." Su Ming's lips curled up slightly, his mind racing with countermeasures. He quickly shook his head, making an inconspicuous movement, slowing his breathing, trying to detect the movements around him through subtler sounds.
At this moment, he felt an extremely strong sense of uneasiness surge in his heart - the space behind him was almost completely blocked.
His body tensed instantly, and he reacted quickly. His legs kicked forward like springs, heading for a more secluded corner. At the same time, he felt his mind become unusually clear, as if he had completely shed the constraints of emotion and entered an instinctive "battle" state.
He heard the hurried footsteps of two men behind him. The sound grew closer, gradually drawing closer to where he was hiding. Su Ming quickly determined that there were two possibilities: one was that the enemy had failed to detect his location, and the other was that they were deliberately trying to expose him in order to expedite their encirclement.
"Do they really think that I will take the bait so easily?" Su Ming smiled secretly in his heart. He began to slow down his movements intentionally, and even made several slow and irregular movements on the spot, trying to give the enemy a false impression - as if he was indeed trapped and even began to panic.
At this moment, the other enemy seemed to realize that he had not been fooled, and his tone became more urgent, even a little angry: "Hurry up, don't let him get away!"
At this moment, Su Ming had a strange premonition. He knew that the enemy's urgency wasn't because they were cornered, but because others were waiting for an opportunity. The enemy was no longer fighting alone, but was being manipulated by some "commander," awaiting a signal from him to initiate the next move.
Suddenly, he heard a low command: "They are all waiting outside, don't waste any more time."
"Outside?!" Su Ming's head lurched, and he realized almost instantly that he had misjudged the situation. He had originally thought his goal was to avoid the enemy, but now he realized they had completely surrounded the area. No matter which path he chose, it was already planned.