Chương 541: Chapter 542: Team Tephe

"What's going on, Spector?" Adam asked quickly and with relief.

"Don't think we're done with this conversation," Rowena stated with narrowed eyes before Spector could respond. Six holographic screens appeared before the group, five of them showed a different individual wearing dark clothing, while the sixth showed a van parked on a roadside before Spector began to speak.

"I am detecting five individuals approaching Emma Hopkins' residence, three from the front and two from the rear. There is also a van parked a short distance down the street that three of the individuals disembarked a few moments ago with a sixth individual in the driver's seat."

"Well, it's safe to assume that Miss Hopkins was kidnapped after all," Adam stated before ordering, "Tactical analysis."

"Minimal threat level. All individuals are armed with suppressed pistols, while four also carry combat knives," Spector replied. [Gunlovergirl (Earth): Pistols are only classed as minimal threat?] [Beinglittleisnotadisadvantage (Strathorp 7): Most likely those form bracelets will be sufficient to protect against the pistol's projectiles.] [Gunlovergirl (Earth): Fuck. I need a space gun.] [Noobkiller9000 (Earth): We all need space guns.]"Scan local frequencies and search for their comm channel," Adam instructed.

"Affirmative, scanning."

"Encrypted frequency located."

"Decrypting."

"Access acquired, playing audio now." As Spector finished speaking, several unknown voices came through the shuttle's internal comm.

"Team two in position and standing by." [Whostolemyduck (Earth): Seriously. No form of communication on Earth is safe from that AI.]"Team one moving into position now."

"This is leader, hold positions as I just received a mission update from the client."

"Team one, holding position."

"Team two, still on standby."

"The new information states that the target, Emma Hopkins, was seen with the mass murderer Adam Spencer earlier today."

"Adam Spencer? I heard he had gone into hiding after killing two of the Morose family."

"I heard that Francis and Viktor Morose died in an aeroplane accident."

"You don't actually believe that cover-up, do you?"

"Well, there's a rumour going around on the internet that he left Earth."

"That story's even more made up than the cover-up."

"Shut it, all of you. The fact remains that he was seen with the target as recently as a few hours ago, so we have to consider the possibility that he is still with her."

"At her home? You think Emma Hopkins would take a known mass murderer back to her house?"

"Maybe she likes bad boys."

"Sure, if she doesn't mind risking her life."

"It appears there is another individual in the van that is giving instructions," Spector stated.

"FOCUS YOU FUCKERS! I'm going to use the thermal scanner on the house, standby."

"Wow, you're famous," Stacey remarked.

"It's not surprising considering who I killed," Adam replied.

"It's interesting that their client knows about your meeting with Emma," Rowena said thoughtfully before adding, "It seems likely that the client is indeed connected with the Morose family, even if it's not that Antony." If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. Please report it.

"Agreed," Adam replied.

"Do we know if Emma has a safe?" Lorelie asked.

"She didn't mention having one," Eri replied.

"So what's the plan?" Tephe asked with excitement.

"Well, that depends on how many of you want to help," Adam replied.

"Do you even need to ask?" Stacey asked while taking out her Phalanx MK7 and inspecting it. Adam looked at the other women, all of whom nodded in agreement.

"She appears to be alone in bed." The team leader suddenly said.

"Unless she's busy in bed with that Adam Spencer."

"Do you always think with your dick?"

"Don't tell me the thought didn't cross your mind."

"SHUT THE FUCK UP! We are good to move, so remember your assignments. Team one grab the target, team two locate the safe and retrieves the contents."

"Ok, three teams then," Adam began.

"Tephe, Aphrodite and Eri will deal with team one. Stacey, Lorelie, and I will deal with team two. Rowena, can you deal with the two in the van?" [Celebrityhunter69 (Earth): Can Diva Lorelie even fight?] [AlamoMatador4thewin (Earth): I guess we're about to find out.]"Naturally, do you want them dead or alive?" Rowena replied.

"Keep the leader alive to interrogate and do what you want with the driver," Adam replied.

"Sounds good," Rowena replied while smirking.

"Why don't I get to go with you?" Tephe asked with a pout.

"Because you're a combat type," Adam replied with a wink.

"Huh?" Tephe said in confusion.

"You're a dragon, Tephe. You could easily handle both of those guys on your own and I need you to look out for Aphrodite and Eri," Adam explained. Tephe puffed out her chest in pride before saying, "Leave their safety to me."

"I know I can," Adam replied.

"What makes you think I need protection?" Aphrodite asked.

"Well, do you want to help Rowena out instead, then?" Adam asked.

"I would rather go with you," Aphrodite replied.

"Not happening," Stacey said adamantly while Lorelie just flashed an amused smile.

"Fine. I'll go accompany Tephe," Aphrodite said in disappointment.

"Alright, we'll do a low pass so that you can disembark near the van before the rest of us deploy at the residence," Adam stated while sitting down in the pilot seat.

"Let's go," Rowena said with a smile as she removed her force staff and started to spin it in her hand before moving towards the shuttle's side entry hatch.

"I'm going to have to use my wings to glide down, if thats ok?" Rowena asked as her wings unfurled behind her. [Animefangirl (Earth): The way she does that is so Anime.]"Go for it, I trust you to not let everyone see you," Adam replied.

"Good answer," Rowena replied with a smile as she pressed a panel next to the entry hatch to open it before she added, "But that wont save you from the couch." After she finished speaking, the stream switched to show her suddenly appearing as she leapt out of the shuttle and dived downwards towards the van that the shuttle was just flying over. [1000yearsofdeath (Earth): They're not gonna let you off that easily. Kekeke.] [MercheadAnderson (Palaxia): I know your pain, brother.] [Lizziethetruepower (Palaxia): And what pain is that exactly?] [MercheadAnderson (Palaxia): …]"Tephe, I will circle the house so you can lead your team out once we reach the back," Adam said as the shuttle's hatch automatically closed again.

"Aye, aye, leader," Tephe replied while doing a mock salute.

"Where did you learn that?" Adam asked curiously.

"A movie," Tephe said with a smile.

"You watch way too many Earth movies," Adam said while shaking his head.

"What can I say, they're better than ones released in the known universe recently," Tephe replied. [OfficialKasumi (Aqua Primus): Are they indeed? That's interesting.] [DeverinianLordMalacoss (Deverinian 9): What's this? Are you interested in Earth movies, Kasumi?] [OfficialKasumi (Aqua Primus): I wouldn't mind checking them out.] [Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): Same. We will check them out once we're all on Aqua Primus.] [OfficialMuriel (Aqua Primus): Movie night.] [Handsome3horns (Vinox 2): I'm so fucking jealous right now. The streamer's going to have a movie night with 9 beauties.] [LadyErkath (Alastor): 10, or don't I count as a beauty?]"Are you ready, team?" Tephe asked as she turned to Aphrodite and Eri before adding, "Our job is to kill the two evil kidnappers who are trying to sneak into Emma's home."

"Ready, Captain Tephe," Aphrodite replied with a mock salute of her own.

"Ready," Eri replied while also giving a mock salute.

"Hehe, I'm starting to think I should have joined Tephe's team," Lorelie said with a giggle.

"Looks way more fun than Adam's," Stacey said in agreement. [OracleRomy (Elysium): I want to join team Tephe.] [NonpareilRaphilia (Aaru): Me too.] [Phoenixempress (Fenix Nest): I would naturally join my goddaughter's team.]"You're free to join team Tephe," Tephe announced with a smile.

"Then let's leave those three to Adam and go with team Tephe," Lorelie suggested.

"Sounds good," Stacey replied before smirking at Adam and saying, "Sorry, sweetie, but we're joining team Tephe. Think of this as punishment." Adam was about to respond when Aphrodite suddenly said, "Captain Tephe, we are above the drop point."

"Good job, Lieutenant Aphrodite," Tephe replied before saying, "All squad members deploy, deploy, deploy." As Tephe opened the hatch, the stream once again switched to show the five women all suddenly appearing as they jumped out of the shuttle that now appeared to be flying low over Emma's back lawn. [1000yearsofdeath (Earth): The stream just got abandoned. Kekeke.] [Justiceistruth (Earth): Did the streamer just get dumped?] [Superherofangirl (Earth): Of course not. Everyone just joined team Tephe.]"Well, at least they're having fun," Adam said with a sigh as he controlled the shuttle to head towards the front of Emma's residence, where it hovered in the air. After engaging the autopilot, Adam stood up and moved towards the hatch that had once again closed automatically after the women had left because the shuttle was still cloaked.

"Let's make this interesting," Adam remarked with a smile as he pulled out his own force staff before opening the hatch and leaping out.