Chapter 252

Tagar Military Academy Student Forum.

[I think I saw Chloe and her group at the music festival last night?]

[What's so special about that? Weren't they already here for the arena event?]

[This is my first time seeing military celebrities. I have to say, those guys from The No.1 Military Academy, both men and women, are all so good-looking.]

[Do you think Chloe would agree if I pursued her?]

[I'd advise you to think twice. Rumor has it that Chloe once crippled fifty of her suitors, leaving them unable to walk for life!]

[Damn, is that true?]

[Why would I lie? I have a relative studying at The No.1 Military Academy. He says he once saw Chloe punch a suitor clear across the ring with one hit.]

[That's terrifying!!!]

[...Don't spread rumors. The fighting with suitors is true, but crippling them is pure nonsense. Our Chloe is a quiet and elegant lady. Even if she occasionally gets a bit rough, she'd never beat someone that severely.]

[? Are you serious, upstairs? Quiet and elegant lady?]

[Either this is Anderson or Catherine in disguise, or it's Chloe herself using a fake account to defend her honor.]

[I second that.]

[I third that.]

In the VIP quarters, Chloe angrily tossed her terminal onto the bed.

"They're spreading lies!" she fumed.

Qin Huaibei, who was enjoying his morning tea, turned to look at her and calmly said, "It's not the first time we've been slandered. What are you afraid of?"

The five of them had gained fame at a young age, and every public appearance led to various media outlets concocting baseless rumors from dubious photos.

These included but were not limited to:

[Former star military academy team now reduced to fighting in underground boxing rings!]

[Rumor has it that the former champion of the Joint Military Academy Competition is now involved in criminal activities! Click to see star police arresting The No.1 Military Academy's main team in a drug den!]

[The No.1 Military Academy's main team member Daniel spotted at a brothel late at night, allegedly spending the night with five women and two men.]

Each story was more sensational than the last, and none bore any resemblance to the truth.

At first, they tried to refute these rumors, but as time went on and the lies changed daily, they grew tired of wasting energy on it.

Instead of exhausting themselves trying to clear their names, they decided to use that time to train more, lest Ren Yunying scold them again for not focusing on what really mattered and wasting time on frivolous pursuits.

Daniel finished first, stumbling dizzily into line, then reached into Chloe's pocket trying to find something to eat.

Chloe swatted his hand away, snapping, "That's what you get for waking up so late. Serves you right to go hungry."

After everyone had fallen into line, Ren Yunying said sternly, "Follow me."

They followed Ren Yunying out of Tagar Military Academy, boarded a special vehicle, and arrived at the outskirts of the city.

This area was considered the suburbs, usually deserted with few visitors. Weeds grew in abundance, and occasionally the lonely cry of a crow could be heard.

The Tagar students followed orders silently the entire time, going wherever they were told without a word.

Chloe suspected that even if Ren Yunying tried to sell them, they wouldn't show the slightest doubt.

Such touching trust!

Chloe looked up and asked, "Dear Instructor Ren, if you keep silent like this, I'm going to think you've brought us here to kill and bury us."

Ren Yunying: "..."

She shot Chloe a fierce glare and said, "Just wait, you'll be the first one I kill."

Chloe immediately covered her mouth in mock shock and fear.

Behind her, Qin Huaibei quietly patted Chloe's arm:

"Stop joking around and focus on the task at hand. Keep this up, and Instructor Ren really will kill you."

Only then did Chloe obediently shut her mouth.

They continued walking until they came upon a campsite. It was only then that Ren Yunying told them to stop.

She looked back at the students behind her:

"The human government recently found evidence of Viper Group activity on the outskirts of the capital. After extensive investigation, they decided to strike first and launch an operation to eliminate the Viper Group."

"As for you," Ren Yunying looked at the group of young-faced students behind her, "as military academy cadets, it is your duty to accompany the official military forces in the crackdown on criminal organizations like the Viper Group that severely endanger civilian lives."

This would also serve as training for them.

Upon hearing this, the students from Tagar Military Academy all displayed proud and honored expressions.

However, on The No.1 Military Academy's side—

Chloe let out an "Oh," then bit off the lollipop in her mouth before sincerely asking:

"Will there be a reward for capturing members of the Viper Group?"

Ren Yunying: "..."