Chapter 2522: Chapter 2523: Danger Approaches
Before this, the people from various organizations were all on edge, their nerves were taut.
Now Dak stepped forward, somewhat easing their tense nerves.
In the crowd, people glanced at each other but didnât act immediately.
Because Dak was unfamiliar to them; in their impression, this person didnât exist at all.
Thus, while searching for Lin Yi, they were also scrutinizing each other.
Over the years, theyâve lived lives of licking bladesâexperience has taught them that the unknown equals danger.
Seeing the crowd unmoved, Dak flicked away his cigarette butt and spoke calmly:
âI think at this moment, who we are no longer matters. What matters is how to capture that person.â
Unless absolutely necessary, Dak had no intention of revealing his identity.
Mammonâs mystery wasnât something to be tainted by these people.
After a pause, Dak continued:
âIf mutual suspicion persists, thereâll be no way to conduct a proper search. Weâll miss our chance, and Iâm sure none of you want that to happen.â
Another round of whispers, the crowd murmured among themselves softly.
Dak didnât rush; he knew they needed time to process. If he were in their shoes, heâd also act cautiously.
About thirty seconds later, representatives from the major organizations stepped forward from the group and approached Dak.
âWhat do you have to say?â
The speaker was Dehebayev, the leader of Godâs Army.
âIf we remain suspicious of each other, this mission will fail. I believe such distrust is unnecessary.â
âHeh⊠someone who doesnât even dare reveal their name? I donât see how that demonstrates sincerity.â
The speaker had a burly build, sun-darkened bronze skin, and stood like a mountain exuding sheer pressure.
His name was Kuitos, leader of the Blood Bull Tribe.
âIs there really a connection between those two matters? If I reveal my name, will the situation reverse? Or will I suddenly become more trustworthy?â
Dak smirked with a touch of mockery in his eyes.
âWe all know who we are deep down. I think now is the time to focus on real business. If we keep idling like this, weâll only be helping them escape.â
No one replied immediately. After a few seconds of silence, someone spoke.
The speaker was thin, wore glasses, and looked somewhat out of place among the crowd.
âI agree with him. Our goal isnât mutual suspicion, but capturing the person. China has an old saying: when the snipe and clam fight, the fisherman benefits. I find this phrase full of Eastern philosophical meaningâitâs worth sharing with everyone.â
His name was Sangga, leader of the Black Forest.
The crowd fell into silence again. Finally, a woman stepped forward and said:
âThen letâs follow his suggestion. Staying here like this is no solution.â
Her name was Ashley, leader of the Bilderberg Club.
Dakâs lips curled into a smile, âSince there are no objections, weâll consider the non-aggression agreement established. Everyone can proceed to act on their own. Whoever finds him first claims him.â
âAgreed.â
The agreementâs formation heightened the intensity of the search.
But everyone knew in their hearts the agreement would only govern minor mattersâno one wanted to appear petty.
However, once the man was captured, the agreement would likely crumble, and theyâd fight to claim him.
Thus, the real clash was brewing in everyoneâs hearts, awaiting its moment to erupt.
âRegroup!â
Dak said quietly, calling Mammonâs members to a corner.
âMr. Dak.â
âI just found traces of blood on the groundâitâs likely left by that person. Search the area within a fifty-meter radius, donât stray too far.â
âUnderstood.â
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Inside the house, Lin Yi and Zhang Long were still waiting for an opportunity to leave.
But the area below was swarming with people; escaping under such tight encirclement wasnât going to be easy.
âTeam Leader LinâŠâ
âDonât speak, I know what you want to say,â Lin Yi said softly:
âI sense theyâre about to make a move. We need to hide for now. If someone actually comes in, try not to make any noise. If weâre exposed, the two of us wonât make it alive.â
Zhang Long nodded silently, clenching his fist and striking his thigh hard!
The punch held all of his anger!
Soon after, cries and screams echoed from outsideâit was coming from innocent civilians.
Lin Yiâs face was expressionless, but he discerned from fragments of conversation.
The people patrolling below were employing the most extreme measures, breaking into civilian homes to search.
This sent Lin Yiâs heart sinking to its lowest point.
This was the scenario he least wanted to see.
âThis is badâthe people outside have started searching house-by-house. Theyâll likely get to us soon,â Lin Yi said softly:
âWe need to hide.â
Lin Yi supported Zhang Long as they hid by the entrance.
If anyone came in, the two of them would still have room to maneuverânot entirely cornered.
Seconds ticked by slowly, like waiting for death to arrive.
Gradually, they heard voices from outside; those searching might already be right below.
Unable to control it, Lin Yiâs heart raced like war drums on the battlefield.
Sweat soaked through his clothes, and at this moment, he wasnât confident about escaping.
Because the opponents were formidable!
ThumpâŠ
ThumpâŠ
ThumpâŠ
Suddenly, footsteps echoed, tightening their nerves further.
They both knew someone was coming upstairs.
Lin Yi furrowed his brow, gauging from the footstepsâtwo people were coming.
He glanced at Zhang Longâs leg, who nodded, signaling he was fine.
Then, Lin Yi pointed to the door and signaled a throat-cutting gesture. Zhang Long understood immediatelyâthis was a basic tactical maneuver theyâd trained for.
The footsteps outside grew closer, yet at this moment, the two of them steadied their breathing and heartbeats, blending into the darkness like shadows.
The footsteps stopped; they both knew the people had reached the second-floor platform.
Perhaps at this very second, a hand was already on the door, ready to push it open.
ClickâŠ
Without pause or warning, the wooden door swung open.
Two armed individuals in combat gear entered, weapons in hand.
Their movements were a bit reckless, lacking restraint.
To them, this kind of search didnât seem particularly dangerous.
âTurn on the light,â one of them said.
The other pulled out a flashlight, heading towards the switch.
At that moment, Lin Yi and Zhang Long shot forward from behind!
Their moves were perfectly synchronizedâthey covered their targetsâ mouths and gripped their throats!
Snap!
Twist!
Clean and precise!
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