A swift and decisive victory in the early stages, a post-apocalyptic survival story in America!

The room was silent; Lola was clearly lost in thought.

Li Qi was speechless that he could be distracted at the critical moment of life and death.

Are you risking your life, lady?! What are you thinking?

Still not recovered from the afterglow of what just happened?

Li Qi asked again before Lola came to her senses: "Huh? What did you say... Oh, yes, I have a spare pistol..."

Reaching for the Glock 19-MOS, Li Qi asked, "Does it have a silencer?"

Lola was still struggling to focus on what was in front of her, and after another pause, she realized, "Yes! What do you need this for?"

Li Qi glared at her, and Lola realized that she had asked a bit too much. She quickly went to the bedside table, took out the silencer, and handed it to Li Qi.

Li Qi had heard from Lorati that the Glock 19-MOS was only mass-produced starting in July 2025. Before that, they used the Sig Sauer P230, which was prone to misfiring and had a very high failure rate.

Suppressors and scopes are issued with the gun and are standard equipment for senior agents, but Laura has never had the habit of using a suppressor.

Li Qi felt relieved, installed the silencer, and instructed Lola, "Stand here. If anyone comes in, shoot, understand?"

Upon noticing her trembling hands, Li Qi had a sudden realization and understood the reason.

This girl's PTSD is acting up.

He turned around and gently hugged Lola, then lightly kissed her forehead. Feeling that her trembling was not as intense as before, he turned and left the bedroom.

"Honey, go get the spare gun and close all the curtains."

Laura sensed Li Qi's determination and composure, which made her feel much better. She nodded immediately, trembling as she moved with difficulty, went over to find a spare gun, and drew the blackout curtains.

The curtains that were originally used to block out the light allowed some light to pass through, so you could still see the general outline of the room. But now, it's completely dark.

Reaching the door, Li Qi loaded a bullet, glanced through the peephole, and simultaneously retrieved a combat capsule from the system.

Without hesitation, he threw it into his mouth, took a step back, got into a fighting stance, gripped the doorknob, and silently began to count down.

"10, 9, 8, 7..."

It takes ten seconds for the capsule to take effect, and this happens every time.

Lola clearly noticed what Li Qi was doing. She was terrified, yet incredibly worried. She held the spare pistol she had just found, but her legs suddenly cramped up and she could no longer move. She barely managed to inch forward along the wall, trying to stop Li Qi from taking the risk.

"Honey, don't go... Let's hold this place and then call the police..."

Li Qi shook his head slightly, ignoring Lola's words of comfort.

Holding onto the alarm is a last resort, a helpless choice made without a system or combat capsule.

The enemy is highly skilled and has strong firepower; this is clearly a tactical arrangement made specifically to counter this choice.

The so-called "holding firm" is easily breached by a single stun grenade or flashbang. In the face of overwhelming firepower, holding firm is a joke.

There was no cover in the house that could stop 5.56mm bullets, so holding out was simply not an option.

Even if you manage to hold on, the outcome may not be in your favor.

Now that I possess three-star firearms skills, accountant-level logical reasoning abilities, and the eight-fold adrenaline boost from the combat capsule, it's worth the risk for the long term.

Li Qi remained steadfast in his belief and continued the countdown.

"...2, 1!" After the countdown ended, Li Qi took a deep breath, then pulled open the door and knelt down on one knee.

The world before my eyes suddenly became a trembling, dim yellow canvas, and the speed at which the door opened also slowed down abruptly.

Time seemed to stand still. Li Qi could clearly feel his breathing become incredibly slow, and the sound of his heartbeat booming like thunder in his ears.

In previous killings and gunfights, whether it was a duel with Nick Grant or an ambush on the two skilled men who had taken Mrs. Grant hostage, Li Qi had experienced the feeling of adrenaline rushing through his veins.

That feeling was so amazing. I wondered what it would feel like to have eight times the adrenaline.

I'm feeling it now.

Time doesn't slow down; rather, our perception of the speed of change in the things around us speeds up.

When the door opened about ten inches, Li Qi noticed three fully armed men in black in the corridor.

Yes, fully armed, armed to the teeth.

A bulletproof helmet, a black balaclava that only reveals the eyes and nose, a camouflage bulletproof vest with four fully loaded magazines, an M4 assault rifle equipped with a red dot sight and a silencer, and even an infrared night vision device on the head.

Sure enough, he also had a grenade strapped to his waist...

This firepower configuration is enough to wage a small-scale annihilation battle...

When Li Qi saw the three of them, the man closest to Lola's door also noticed the change in the door.

The man slowly raised his head, his lips slowly parted, and at the same time, the assault rifle in his hand, which had been hanging low, began to slowly rise.

Lee adjusted the muzzle of his Glock 19 much faster than expected. With a muffled "thud," a burst of flame erupted from the muzzle, which was fitted with a silencer. Before that, the bullet had already shot off, heading straight for the attacker at the front.

The motion-sensor lights in the hallway remained off, clearly indicating they had been broken.

The neighbor's lights were still on, and their night vision goggles weren't activated. Li Qi crouched in the darkness, his Glock 19 pistol becoming the scythe of death, unstoppable as he began to reap lives!

"Thud!" As the first bullet flew toward the nose of the man in front, Li Qi's pistol fired a second shot.

The second attacker had his assault rifle halfway raised, but he was a step too slow.

The second bullet struck his left eye, and almost simultaneously, along with his first companion, blood gushed from the back of his head.

Li Qi could almost see the path of the flying blood, which, illuminated by the light from the neighbor's house, looked like dazzling fireworks blooming in the dark night sky.

"Thud!" The third bullet was fired, passing through the gunfire and flying more than six meters, almost landing on the face of the third attacker along with the fireworks.

His rifle was already aimed at Li Qi, and he was ready to pull the trigger...

But in the end, it was still one step short!

After three shots, Li Qi rolled on the spot and hid in the passage leading to the kitchen. Immediately afterwards, seven or eight bullet holes appeared on the wall behind where he had been crouching.

Wall plaster debris flew everywhere, instantly filling the air with dust.

Li Qi had long suspected that there were more than three people on the other side; judging from their formation, they were clearly waiting for their companions.

Unexpectedly, the attacker's accomplice in the neighbor's house reacted so quickly that he fired a volley of bullets without even looking.

Ultimately, it was the combat capsules that were so effective; otherwise, given the tactical skills displayed by these individuals, coupled with the enemy's firepower, we would have had absolutely no chance of winning.

Li Qi felt a wave of fear wash over him.

Putting aside the fact that the other three were able to react in time even with their adrenaline boosted by eight times, just consider the last one. He was able to fire a shot without knowing anything. His reaction to the enemy was that of a top-notch expert.

If I hadn't been there, Lola would have been dead without a doubt against an opponent of this caliber.

Who harbors such deep hatred for Lola that they would send such an assassin to kill her?

—This isn't an assassination; it's practically a special operation.

However, the other party's attire clearly indicated that they were not military personnel or special police officers, and they had memories of being a policeman. Li Qi was very confident in his judgment.

There is at least one more enemy, with stronger firepower and a higher skill level; he is not an ordinary gang thug.

Lola peered at Li Qi from across the hallway, peeking through the bedroom door. She was filled with surprise and admiration, yet also worry and concern. She whispered, "Are you alright? Should we call the police...?"

The answer is obvious: should we remain still and wait for the police to catch us like fish in a barrel, or should we rush out and finish the job quickly before the effects of the drug wear off?

We've already taken a risk, there's no reason for us to back down now!

Li Qi took a deep breath, then suddenly stood up and rushed out the door!