QT: Against My Will-Chapter 513 - 8.30- The Party Goes On - Monster Heist

The team members jumped to their feet, their hands going to their weapons as they scanned the crowd for any signs of danger. Due to the loud music, they couldn’t hear what their lady and the LAD were talking about.

"Sweetie," Ru Quan grabbed her wrist, but she swiftly avoided him and he could only clutch the thin air, "You don’t find me handsome anymore?"

"No...It’s just," Bing Shi kept her eyes shut the moment he appeared, "You’re more purple than a blueberry. I’m not used to it." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

He looked grotesque; bloody spits drooled from his slack jaw, and his clothes were an utter mess. To be honest, he was beaten as badly as one could be.

A crooked smile appeared on his lips, "Don’t we match each other a lot more now? I mean, in the undesirable aspect," he asked, glad that he appeared the moment she broke the seal he put on her.

"Undesirable? I only saw the juiciest blueberry," she whimpered in fright when she heard his heavy coughing, "Don’t laugh please."

"Then look at me," Ru Quan ordered with a half smile. When she refused and asked him to take a rejuvenation pill instead, he laid his head on her lap to take a rest, taking deep shallow breaths.

This girl had her godhood sealed up from head to toe, but her powers were only partially sealed. He didn’t want Bing Shi to feel limited — she could still use her powers but the more dangerous ones would always alert him.

Having been exposed to countless souls for thousands of years, she had developed a deep understanding of the complexities of their senses. She knew how to pass through their defenses without notice and channel the energy she accumulated from them to activate her barrier.

However, anything beyond her mental ability was still a challenge for her. What came naturally to others was often too difficult for her to comprehend because of her unique perspective and experiences.

The same went for her combat training. Her detachment between mind and body hindered her progress in learning physical activities like dancing and fighting.

In order to synchronize her movements seamlessly, she would frequently rely on the body’s muscle memory (the reason why she put Silvia through rigorous training).

Yet, despite those disadvantages, nobody could deny the power she possessed.

Crunching on a rejuvenation pill just in case she blew up like before, Bing Shi took off his broken mask and tried to stuff a rejuvenation pill against his bleeding lips too, "I’m sorry."

"..." Ru Quan licked her finger together with the pill. He experienced a strange dichotomy that left him with conflicting emotions of feeling both powerful and powerless simultaneously.

The other club-goers began to flee the scene in a state of fear and panic as they saw what Bing Shi had done to the LAD. The misunderstanding only added to the unease that she had been building throughout the night.

"Could you bring me some wet towels and basins of water?" ordering Juliet, Bing Shi helped Ru Quan to sit on the couch.

Without words, Juliet returned with the wet towels and basins of water, watching how Bing Shi began to tend to Ru Quan’s injuries.

The team encircled Bing Shi to create some privacy. They had seen Bing Shi in action before, but this was different. The way she had effortlessly taken down the LAD and the raw energy she emanated was unsettling, yet empowering.

"Is he going to be okay?" Bertha asked, breaking the silence between them.

Bing Shi didn’t look away from Ru Quan as she wiped away the blood on the surface of his skin, "Relax and go back to having fun. He’ll be fine. It’s just a few bruises and cuts."

The team stood in silence for a few moments, each lost in their own thoughts. Then, Laura gestured towards the dance floor as she dragged Douglas towards it, "Come on, let’s dance! We didn’t come here to sit around and mope."

Juliet shook her head, "I’m fine just watching."

Henry also declined, "I prefer to stay here and keep an eye on things."

The rest of the team nodded and followed Laura’s lead, each letting loose and enjoying the moment except for a few introverts. Those remained seated around Bing Shi, creating an even more intimidating aura.

Ru Quan opened his eyes to see Bing Shi’s head resting on his shoulder, her arm draped over his. For a moment, he simply stared at her in surprise.

Feeling his gaze on her, Bing Shi stopped sipping on her cocktail from the straw and lifted it up for him, "Want some?" she offered, tilting the drink towards him.

Ru Quan chuckled at the sight of the shield mask that covered her whole face including her mouth and eyes, amused by her sudden change in demeanor. "Why is everyone looking at me as if I was your boy toy?" he remarked, his voice still weak from his injuries. She must be feeling super guilty to show this amount of PDA.

Bing Shi put down her drink and snuggled into his chest, her body seeking comfort and warmth from his embrace. Ru Quan responded by wrapping his arm around her shoulders and pulling her closer to him.

Henry and the rest were taken aback by her affectionate way of treating the other LAD. She changed his clothes, wiped his body, and even combed his hair. It was eerie to see and not cute at all.

But they knew better than to question her actions, as they had seen firsthand the power she wielded and thought she might be plotting the LAD’s downfall.

Ru Quan took the drink from the table and took a gulp, savoring the sweetness of the cold cocktail on his tongue. "Mm, not bad," he remarked with a crooked grin.

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Alain used sign language to say to Henry that Ru Quan was a regular visitor when she was in the hospital. He then continued to eat his dessert.

Henry sipped on a glass of wine as he leaned over Juliet, "I don’t know what’s more terrifying, her taking down the LAD or him being all cozy with her after she healed him."

"Her not touching a single drop of alcohol," said Juliet. She had always been a bit of a loner, preferring the company of books and weapons to that of other people, but she would sometimes visit these places to hook up for a night. After all, she was still an alpha with needs.

Juliet caught a glimpse of Liam bringing over three beta girls right next to her. She had always known that he was a bit of a ladies’ man, and seeing him kissing two girls at the same time was nothing new to her.

Juliet didn’t resist when one of the three girls made a move on her, but she also didn’t encourage the girl. She just allowed the girl to touch her while she enjoyed her beer.

The most fun to watch was Bertha. She looked like she was having the time of her life. Her face lit up with laughter as she jumped into the air and moved to the beat. No one dared to approach her even if they wanted to. She looked like the easiest target, a little lamb in a den of wolves, but her team’s presence made her untouchable.

"She only drank the juices for kids so far," Henry nodded in agreement, and as he did, he noticed Alain standing up slowly.

The tall, shy boy began walking towards a drunk girl by a pillar. It looked like he was very familiar with these places, moving fluidly without notice. And before Alain could do anything nefarious like spiking her drink, Laura intervened and dragged him outside of the main hall.

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Alain’s reluctance was evident in his slow and hesitant movements, but Laura kept pulling him until they reached the backdoor. As they walked down the dimly lit hallway, the sound of moans and laughter could be heard.

They passed by several couples making out, their bodies pressed against each other in various states of undress. When they appeared outside of the building, Alain used sign language to say that he never did it with a conscious person before as he preferred complete silence.

Laura put on a wide smile as she pushed him against the wall with her chest. She slowly got down on her knees, her face moving closer and closer to his groin. She didn’t remember when was the last time she gave someone these services, but she could remember clearly that it was never for free.

Alain took off his jacket and draped it over her bare shoulders just in case she got cold. It wasn’t long before his head tilted back as he bit his lips to suppress his groan.