Serial Player
Chapter 391 - 68: Someone’s Peeping

Chapter 391: Chapter 68: Someone’s Peeping

The hotel was cordoned off by the police, and the flickering lights of the law enforcement vehicles stirred up this otherwise quiet small town.

"I heard it was a hideout for human traffickers."

"I knew there was something off about that family."

"Quick, ask around and see if any children have gone missing in the area."

"Look at those children... so frail, afraid to speak... those damn bastards!"

"Where are the criminals?"

"I didn’t see any, did they escape?"

"Impossible! I heard gunshots, those scum wouldn’t dare run."

"I wish I could give them a good kick!"

The residents huddled, appeared to have found their topic of discussion for the coming days.

Yet, some figures in black trench coats passed by them without raising any suspicion.

The Crow Team found no corpses or blood traces. The food delivery guy fell from the building at a split second when their line of sight was obstructed.

Without using any abilities, it is difficult for [Players] to be noticed, unless they were in close proximity to a high-energy individual.

Night Execution stared blankly at the spot where the delivery guy was supposed to have fallen.

"Lead, I sensed that someone was observing us just now. I felt a slight fluctuation within my perception range." Someone reported in a low voice.

"I am aware. There was indeed a feeling of being watched. Some [Players], or a group of them saw us through some means." Night Execution looked at the police lights near the hotel, "Are there any survivors? We need more information."

"The guy with the slit throat at the back door survived due to prompt first aid. We’ll interrogate him when he wakes up. There’s also a secret tunnel on the third floor leading to the basement and the sewer. Some people went after it." A [Great Wall Player] hesitated before asking, "Earlier on, the communication device..."

"Our communication devices are configured by a certain device, and are operated by high-energy individuals for swift communication." Night Execution explained slowly. "To breach our communication system is akin to cracking the security code of the [Great Wall]. This is almost impossible in the real world. Our colleagues in the command center don’t get a free lunch."

"So, that could only mean... higher level clearance? Something like a Team Leader’s level of access?" The [Great Wall Player] turned pale, "What’s their purpose?"

Night Execution sighed lightly, "We were transferred to Yanyun, and there are more than just us who were transferred. For both parties, this large-scale reshuffle implies a lack of synchronization of information. Who knows what’s going on in the Yanyun upper echelon."

"Anyway, I only know that he didn’t show up himself. Instead, under the guise of my voice, he issued the attack order against that [Player]...." Night Execution’s expression changed slightly.

Recalling the feeling of being watched earlier, he acutely sensed that this was... merely a spectacle for certain [Players].

They wanted to show these [Players] that the [Great Wall] was attacking the one who could summon steam monsters.

What for?

Night Execution’s mind began to race. While he was not part of the Strategy Group, his many years as a criminal police officer made him quick in noticing details.

Both sides encountering each other during this case was unexpected.

One side aimed to fully apprehend the human traffickers, extract information from them, and try to uncover the entire chain of illicit benefits. They thought just killing the traffickers was enough? No way, those buyers are equally guilty of monstrous crimes!

The other party, on the other hand, came with an intent to kill. From their methods, it was apparent they were here to avenge... or rather to torture these human traffickers with their childish and brutal actions.

On a closer look, it was an unexpected encounter between the two parties. And a third party [Player] had quietly sneaked in and started observing unnoticed.

The surprise intervention from the higher-ups led to the [Great Wall] firing at that [Player].

The third party’s received information then was...

"Could it be..." Night Execution thought of a possibility. He looked at one of his comrades, "Did your shot hit him?"

"Definitely. He was very swift and consciously evading, clearly an experienced one. But facing a Rare Quality sniper rifle, it was still inadequate. However, you also know, us [Players], are incredibly sensitive to danger perception. He reacted."

"Lucky he reacted!" Night Execution spoke in a low voice, "Otherwise I would live in fear forever."

His teammate appeared puzzled, but Night Execution did not answer. Instead, he gave orders, "Continue investigating the sewers. If you encounter them..."

"Ensure they stay alive!"

Meanwhile, within the Night Manor of [Heaven’s Principle].

Wang Er was viewing a projection, where he saw the figure in yellow getting hit by the bullet.

His heart was anxious, but his heart rate and facial expression remained unchanged.

Finally, he had arrived at [Heaven’s Principle]’s secret location and the few [Eternal Tang Dynasty] tokens did indeed play some role.

"The green flames, his summoned entity." Xu Zhi sat on the sofa and glanced at the screen, "This should be Li Ba, the leader of [General Mountain], where Xiao Shi belongs. Hahaha, sorry, but I can’t help but laugh when I see Xiao Shi’s teammate getting shot."

"Huh, I bet you also want to laugh, you fool! It was [Black Palace] last time, probably [Round Table] next!" Wang Er grumbled inwardly. Aloud, he calmly said, "The [Great Wall] seemed to be going for the kill. If that shot had hit, the consequences would be unimaginable."

"Right." Someone replied, "Indeed they tried to kill. But it seems Li Ba escaped. Xu Zhi, didn’t [General Mountain] just say that you’re the only one left on your family registry? Now it’s your turn to mock them."

"Enough. As allies, we merely observed without aiding them. It will be even worse if they found out." A crisp female voice retorted from above, "Let’s just pretend we don’t know anything. It was just an unfortunate discovery of Li Ba, after all. Just let them be."

"Yes."

Wang Er slightly lifted his head to see a young woman, dressed in some kind of ritualistic attire, slowly descend the stairs.

She had a beautiful face and an arrogant posture; she would definitely turn heads if she were on a busy street.

However, the previously chattering people stepped back, placing their right hand on their chest as they slightly bowed in a respectful manner.

Wang Er was among them. He knew that the woman before him was the most feared power in [Heaven’s Principle].

"Long live Heaven’s Principle." The woman walked past Wang Er and suddenly spoke.

"Long live Heaven’s Principle," Wang Er echoed in a low voice, doing his best to play the part of a loyal follower.

The woman nodded, then turned to ask Xu Zhi, "Could it be a show?"

"Unlikely. Their encounter was accidental."

"Include [General Mountain] in the plan then."

"Yes."

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