Chapter 2523: 2524: The Counterattack in the Dark

Chapter 2523: Chapter 2524: The Counterattack in the Dark

After the two men died, Lin Yi and Zhang Long breathed a sigh of relief.

“Go turn on the light.”

“Turn on the light?” Zhang Long looked puzzled.

“The outside is in chaos, every household has their lights on. If we keep ours off, it’ll be too conspicuous and people will immediately notice something’s wrong in here.”

Zhang Long understood Lin Yi’s reasoning and turned on the room’s light as he instructed.

Looking at the corpses on the ground, Lin Yi said:

“First, strip them of their gear. We might need it later. I’ll go check the door; someone could come by any moment.”

“Got it.”

The two divided their tasks and got to work.

The situation outside was chaotic, but not as bad as Lin Yi had initially imagined.

Whether they could use the chaos to escape would depend on whether God gave them an opportunity.

Zhang Long’s movements were swift, and within minutes he stripped the corpses of their weapons and clothing.

“Team Leader Lin, all done.”

“Put the clothes on first. We’ll use the chance to escape when the moment arises.”

“Understood.”

After changing into the clothes, Zhang Long handed one of the outfits to Lin Yi.

As for what they would do next, that was entirely out of their hands—it would be dictated by fate alone.

The chaos in the streets didn’t last long.

A group of ferocious men armed with weapons was shouting and yelling around.

Ordinary civilians who saw them were trembling with fear, barely daring to breathe, much less voice any complaints.

Unknowingly, over half an hour had passed.

The distant horizon was already breaking dawn, illuminating the silhouettes of mountains and casting quiet light onto the outskirts.

But the search effort hadn’t yielded any breakthroughs.

The other organizations weren’t in a rush, as this pace was within their expectations.

From the beginning, they didn’t believe they could locate the target quickly.

However, Dak couldn’t sit still.

Based on his plan and the bloodstains left behind, the targets couldn’t have gone far—they should be nearby. It didn’t make sense that so much time had passed without any leads.

“Have you searched every area?”

Dak gathered his men again to inquire about the status of the search.

“We searched everywhere but found no sign of them.”

“Damn it!”

Dak cursed angrily, his expression full of frustration.

He had started to suspect his judgment might be wrong, but with no reports from the other organizations either, unease crept into him.

So much time had passed—the targets were highly likely to have fled.

“Mr. Dak, now is not the time for anxiety,” said a bald man.

“The area is sealed off. No one can escape. It’s only a matter of time before they are found.”

“Logically speaking, yes, but we can’t underestimate that man’s capabilities,” Dak responded darkly.

“Even Gerard suffered a major loss at his hands. I can’t guarantee the current blockade will be effective against him.”

None of Mammon’s people dared respond; they all lowered their heads in silence.

Anyone who could stand toe-to-toe with Zero couldn’t be judged with conventional logic.

After all, Lin Yi was just an ordinary man, whereas Zero could no longer be defined by human standards.

“Let’s search again; there might be spots we’ve overlooked,” the bald man suggested.

“Go ahead. This time, be more meticulous—leave no stone unturned. Ignore the Sunrise Landese; disobedience should be dealt with directly and swiftly.”

“Understood!”

Dak was enraged, his nerves taut.

He knew full well that if he didn’t handle this matter properly, the consequences could be devastating.

Mammon’s men were dispatched for another search. Dak stood there, smoking a cigarette.

He thought, if Zero were still here, it might have been possible to find him.

But it was too late for such thoughts; Zero had been sent away.

Whatever came next, Dak would have to handle it alone.

Meanwhile, Mammon’s men launched their second search.

This time, they were even more thorough and cautious.

No place that could potentially conceal a person was spared.

“Something’s wrong…”

During the search, the bald man suddenly stopped in his tracks, his expression puzzled.

“What’s wrong, Dammon?” someone beside him asked.

“Have you seen Horris or Mard?”

After his question, the person near him glanced around uncertainly and replied:

“I remember seeing them in this area earlier, but I haven’t seen them since.”

“Even when we reported to Mr. Dak, they weren’t there, were they?” Dammon asked.

The other person thought for a moment, then shook his head.

“No, I didn’t see them. No idea where they went.”

Suddenly, the two exchanged glances.

A sense of unease began to settle over them.

“Where were they searching earlier? Do you remember their exact location?”

The other person furrowed his brows and turned around, his gaze landing on the iron stairs behind them.

“I think I saw them go upstairs, but I’m not certain.”

Dammon stood still for a moment, deep in thought.

“Come upstairs with me to take a look.”

“Alright.”

The two changed direction and started ascending the staircase to the second floor.

At that moment, Lin Yi and Zhang Long were hiding behind the door as before, now dressed in Mammon’s uniforms and watching for an opportunity to escape.

Soon, they heard footsteps approaching from the stairs.

Having learned from the previous encounter, the two were now exceptionally calm, having already accepted the prospect of death.

The footsteps grew closer and closer.

Lin Yi keenly noted that the pace was slow, indicating the opponents were being extra cautious—this was not a good sign.

The ten-plus steps of the staircase took over a minute to climb before the footsteps finally stopped. Both men realized the enemies were now on the second-floor platform and could enter at any moment.

Cre-eaak—

The abrupt sound of the door being pushed open was like a thunderclap in the silent night!

It was as if two invisible hands clamped down on Lin Yi and Zhang Long’s hearts, their nerves tightening instantaneously.

Because the room lights were on, the two had adjusted their position from the first encounter and now hid in a blind spot.

As a result, when the two enemies entered, Dammon and his companion didn’t spot Lin Yi or Zhang Long.

Both intruders held weapons in their hands, cautiously searching every corner without letting down their guard.

Dammon frowned, his expression tense.

He had an eerie feeling about the room—it was unnaturally quiet, and there was a faint metallic scent of blood lingering in the air. This realization made him sense something was wrong.

Hmm?

Soon, Dammon noticed something odd.

A mirror in front of him faintly reflected the edge of a shoe—barely a centimeter of it protruded from a hiding spot.

But this tiny detail seized all his attention!

Because those shoes were custom-designed for their team—outsiders couldn’t possibly possess them!

This meant the room was absolutely compromised!

However!

In the moment he was analyzing this detail, he had already missed his chance to act!

“Something’s here!”

Dammon shouted an alert and spun with his gun raised!

But before he could squeeze the trigger, a hand clamped over his mouth!

Zhang Long didn’t give him a chance to struggle. With a powerful grip, he effortlessly snapped Dammon’s neck!

Instant death!

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