Chapter 1538 - 1537: Betrayal

Pa! Pa! Pa!

Upon hearing Elizabeth IV's words, Lu Yu couldn't help but applaud. The crisp sound of clapping echoed through the top floor of the Shard skyscraper, resonating with the whistling wind, creating an exceptionally strange feeling!

"Her Majesty the Queen is indeed the Queen, truly sharp-minded beyond belief."

With these words, Lu Yu's voice turned deep and indifferent. While clapping, he looked at Elizabeth IV in front of him and said with utmost seriousness, "That's exactly what I meant!"

His words carried a tone of absolute certainty.

The moment he spoke, Elizabeth IV's eyes narrowed. She gazed at Lu Yu with shock and amazement.

She had never expected Lu Yu to make such a request.

"Mr. Lu, your demand puts me in a very difficult position..."

After the shock, Elizabeth IV took a deep breath, looking at Lu Yu, and said, "You must understand that no country's military force would lend itself easily to other entities!"

Her speech maintained the rejection of Lu Yu's proposal, trying to evade its implications.

"Your Majesty!"

Detecting the dismissive tone in her words, Lu Yu chuckled coldly. He looked at Elizabeth IV and said, "Keep in mind, I'm borrowing your military force, not taking control. Your army is still under your command!"

"All you have to do is cooperate with me against the Shadow Luo Organization. I don't think that should be a problem!"

Lu Yu's tone was calm, yet his words conveyed a deep, dark undertone. His eyes were like sharp blades, glowing brightly in the night, exuding a piercing sense of danger.

"Mr. Lu...I'm afraid I cannot..."

Elizabeth IV's voice lowered into a mumble filled with refusal. "I truly cannot agree to this..."

"Elizabeth!"

In an instant, Lu Yu's voice rose sharply. He abruptly placed his glass on the table, speaking with intensity, "Is this attitude an apology or provocation!?"

Elizabeth IV had brought Lu Yu here, set up a dinner table, yet did not discuss cooperation or make sincere gestures.

Her actions were far from apologetic; they carried a provocative tone!

"Mr. Lu, I wish to resolve this matter peacefully, without any unpleasantness."

Elizabeth IV spoke, her voice low, with an underlying chill.

"Without unpleasantness?"

In response, Lu Yu sneered, his gaze cold and lethal. "Elizabeth, am I to understand that you believe an apology should suffice and I should not press further?"

Lu Yu's voice was low, with a forceful questioning tone, causing a chill down the spine.

"Mr. Lu, there was no issue to begin with. I've already compromised greatly. If you continue, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

As she spoke, Elizabeth IV slammed her hand on the table!

Crash!

At that moment, a large group of men armed with Gatling guns rushed out, surrounding Lu Yu.

These men were brawny like bulls, exuding power, aiming their weapons at Lu Yu with a deadly gaze.

"Elizabeth, you!"

Witnessing the scene, Heaton stiffened. He turned to Elizabeth IV and said, "Is this your idea of an apology!?"

Heaton had never imagined the apology meeting he orchestrated would turn out like this!

"Heaton, I'm sorry for deceiving you,"

Elizabeth IV said coolly. "But these are measures; the Assassin Alliance is too dangerous to ignore, so I had to use the negotiation to make a move."

With that, Elizabeth IV signaled, and a man stepped forward with a white tray, holding a green pill and a glass of water.

"Mr. Lu, as I said before, I didn't want things to come to this; you forced me,"

Elizabeth IV spoke, her voice icy, pointing to the tray. "It's a special poison; once you take it, we can all remain friends."

"Poison!"

Lu Yu sneered, eyeing the Queen. "You're certainly direct!"

He continued, shifting his gaze to Elizabeth IV, "What if I refuse?"

"The Gatling's power is likely more familiar to you than me,"

Elizabeth IV said, her voice tauntingly cold, "This weapon can fire thousands of rounds instantly; even steel can't withstand such a barrage. I'm sure you wouldn't want to try!"

She paused and continued, "Take it, and we remain friends; otherwise, we fire!"

Her words carried undeniable threats.

"Are you threatening me!?"

Lu Yu raised his brow, speaking coldly, reflecting an ever-present air of menace.