Messing With Her? Are You Crazy! novel Chapter 1607

The Raven narrowed his eyes, his gaze shifting back to The Panacea's slender, pale hands as she wielded the needles.

That technique was truly beyond compare.

He let out another chilling, sinister laugh. "Not only can she read Asset 07's chip logic, but she also managed to sever the highest-level target recognition and suppress the mutation of The Synaptic Genome in such a short amount of time..."

"She is quite the prodigy."

The Raven slowly stood up and walked toward the monitors.

Staring at The Panacea's face up close, the fanaticism and malice in his eyes grew even stronger. "Thirty years..."

"Other than that old relic Aria Wynn, someone else can actually suppress The Synaptic Genome this flawlessly."

The Raven raised a hand, his fingertip tracing The Panacea's features through the glass of the screen. "If someone like this cannot be used by our organization..."

"Then let her become Asset 14: The Perfect Subject."

The subordinates around him naturally understood his meaning.

If a talent like her couldn't be brought into the fold...

Then she would inevitably become their enemy.

And they would never allow any unexpected variable to threaten their plans.

The technician hastily bowed his head. "Yes, My Lord Raven."

The Raven stopped looking at Asset 07.

His gaze shifted to another screen.

It showed the brief exchange of glances between Serena and Fenris as she left the exhibition hall.

He sank back into his chair, his eyes darkening. "Also, send someone to secretly keep an eye on Fenris's crew."

He couldn't shake the feeling...

That the dynamic between Fenris and The Panacea was a bit off.

The Panacea was currently a talent they wanted to recruit, so they wouldn't do anything to alert her just yet.

After all, her temper was notoriously difficult to handle.

So, they would start by monitoring Fenris.

To see if there was anything unusual about this foreign mercenary squad.

"If you notice anything suspicious, execute them on the spot before we reach Whitecliffe Harbor."

"Yes, My Lord Raven."

...

Meanwhile.

Nicholas kept his arm firmly around Serena's waist as they headed up to the top-tier luxury suite on Project Zero-Transit.

The heat of the man's palm seeped through the thin fabric of her dress, burning against her side.

Serena leaned into his embrace, letting him guide her through the long, opulent corridors.

Along the way, the ship's staff kept their heads bowed, not daring to cast a second glance.

One was a top-tier buyer on this voyage whom absolutely no one could afford to offend. The other was The Panacea, who had just saved The Sterling Sovereign's life and subdued Asset 07 in front of a crowd.

When these two walked together...

Serena clicked her tongue softly. She pressed a hand against his chest and gave him a hard shove.

Following the momentum, Nicholas fell backward, sinking into the plush leather sofa behind him.

A breathtakingly radiant smile bloomed on the girl's pale, brooding face.

Then, she propped one knee up, pressing it dominantly between his legs, and stared down at him from above. "Since my Patron isn't lacking in funds, then let's... have a proper chat about my compensation."

"Name your price," Nicholas breathed, his breathing growing noticeably heavier. He stared up at her with dark, smoldering eyes, his voice incredibly raspy.

Serena smirked and lazily threw out a number.

It was an astronomical figure that would make anyone's jaw drop.

Even a seasoned top-tier buyer in the underground market would likely hesitate.

Yet Nicholas didn't bat an eye. Looking exquisitely relaxed, he kept his deep, captivating gaze fixed entirely on her without a second of hesitation. "Done."

Serena raised an eyebrow. "That quick?"

Nicholas chuckled. "Ms. Panacea saved my life. My life... is worth that price."

"Of course... more importantly, Ms. Panacea is worth that price."

Those words clearly pleased Serena, and the smile in her eyes blossomed instantly.

Leaning down, she hooked a slender finger around the man's dark tie, brought her red lips close, and planted a firm, deliberate kiss right on his cheek.

"Muah~"

The sound of the kiss was exceptionally loud.

"Just as expected from The Sterling Sovereign~" she laughed, her voice sultry and enticing. "I love doing business with someone as straightforward as you."