Regarding Stealthbane's headquarters, Michael had scant information. He contemplated waiting for Eric before taking action, but Eric declined.Although Michael was a legend, he had his own affairs to attend to. These years of expanding overseas markets for the Innova Group had been arduous enough—engaging in combat was not suitable.Still, Michael was eager to offer his assistance. During his years with the Innova Group, he had gained clarity. Among the corporate giants, the Innova Group was paramount.The company showed promise, and Eric couldn't afford any mishaps. Michael had had concerns about the storm Eric had stirred in Catellon. Now that he was in Haevon, he would likely confront the Luminous directly.Ultimately, Michael departed. Before boarding the plane, he hesitated but eventually made a call.The other party answered with a mocking chuckle. "Tsk tsk! Unexpected to receive a call from you! Having some trouble, thinking of me?"Michael remained composed. "Could you do
Eric led the way, followed closely by Vince and Matthew as they maneuvered through the corridors.Eric concealed his identity with his characteristic Ghostface mask. This mask had weathered battles alongside him in the underground arenas and now served its purpose once more.He had no intention of revealing himself. In Catellon, he had been unmasked, prompting the authorities to issue wanted posters.Fortunately, only one surveillance recording from Catellon existed, capturing just his face. So, for now, they couldn't ascertain his true identity. But even if they did, what could they do? Disagree? Challenge him? Dare they?"Boss?" Stealthbane appeared puzzled, unaware that Eric had prepared such a contingency."It's me." Eric nodded slightly, even altering his voice.To Stealthbane, Eric's appearance was unimportant—his presence mattered most.With everyone gathered, Stealthbane couldn't wait any longer to initiate their plan. Gesturing, he said, "Let's knock out the security gu
Stealthbane spat with contempt, "Having come this far, there's no reason to stop. Even if the one sitting on the 16th floor is God, I will take Him down!"His team had moved swiftly, from the 1st floor all the way up there, without relying on elevators. The primary reason was the cramped space of the elevators, making them susceptible to control. Staircases offered a much safer passage.However, just as Stealthbane's men advanced, a shout echoed. "Damn it! Grenade!"Almost simultaneously, an explosion followed!The corridor trembled as the grenade exploded at the stairwell, inevitably causing casualties among Stealthbane's forces.Cries of agony filled the air."Fuck!" Stealthbane's eyes reddened. Pushing aside those ahead, he charged forward himself."Move!" Eric didn't lag behind either. It would be quite amusing if this so-called king of assassins fell victim to a simple grenade.This operation was far more perilous than Stealthbane had anticipated—the opponents had even dep
Emerging from the grand golden doors were a dozen figures, all clad in suits and ties. Among them were two individuals whom Eric and Stealthbane had encountered before in Dortmund City.Initially, these two, along with another, had pursued Stealthbane to Dortmund City, with Eric dealing with one then.Now, both stood here. The deceased one was a member of the Erwestonian royal family, hinting strongly at his companions' identities. Meanwhile, the occupants of this building were the Luminous.What connection did the Luminous have with the royal family?This question lingered in Eric and Stealthbane's minds. However, the immediate concern was dealing with these individuals before them.Stealthbane chuckled. "Gentlemen, I've returned to wreak havoc once more! Will you leave on your own accord or shall I lend you a hand?"He exuded arrogance. Despite facing two confirmed legends, what of it? Eric was by his side, which was sufficient.Across from them, the two legends whispered to t
In a battle between experts, a single moment of negligence could spell certain death. The likes of Stealthbane, a seasoned assassin, seized any opportunity to strike lethally—there was no room for negotiation.The current situation was no different. If Stealthbane didn't finish off his opponent, he would risk meeting his own demise.With a successful strike, Stealthbane stepped back several paces, his brow furrowed as he observed his opponent."Damn it! At this level, you are still wearing stab-proof gear?" His blade hadn't found its mark. Though it had torn through the opponent's clothes, they were still clad in protective gear—a realization that caught Stealthbane off guard.No matter how sharp the blade, it couldn't breach stab-proof armor.Discarding his torn clothes, the opponent sneered. "I spotted you on surveillance. Isn't this your favorite trick? If I hadn't been cautious, my intestines would be spilling out by now! You've been shot. Let's see how long you can last!"Th
Under the pressure from Eric, the other party naturally wanted to negotiate.Why not talk? Perhaps anyone could end up dead there. It was indeed an exit offered by Stealthbane.Eric didn't say much. He knew that Stealthbane must have his own considerations. He was there to back up Stealthbane, and the rest was up to him.The heavy golden doors swung open.As Matthew and Vince passed by, they couldn't help but take another glance—a small fortune must have been spent to create these two doors.Having served in prestigious families, they had seen what top-tier wealthy families were like. But they had never seen anything as lavish as what Stealthbane possessed.Both parties took their seats, and Stealthbane spoke first. "I've said it before; that book is no longer in my possession. Believe it or not, I know you want to kill me. Even if I had it, I wouldn't bring it over." He gestured toward Eric, "It's in his hands. Feel free to find it from him. If you dare to come after me again, d
Stealthbane wore a smug expression as if he considered himself highly cunning. "Boss probably didn't notice that prince's wrist. There's a pattern on the inner side of his wrist—a small eye, covered by his watch. And that little eye is the emblem of the Luminous!""This prince is evidently a Luminous member!""This is quite interesting. The appearance of an Erwestonian prince in this context, especially as a Luminous member, is intriguing. Normally, royals distance themselves from organizations like the Luminous, considering themselves noble. Why would they stoop to association with it?"Eric furrowed his brow. "Are you suggesting... the Luminous is targeting the royals?""Exactly," Stealthbane affirmed. "That's what I believe too! There's a possibility that although there's a clear distinction between the royals and the Luminous, the latter seeks to infiltrate the former. Hence, we have this pompous prince."Don't overestimate these princes, Boss. They may sound grand as 'princes
Stealthbane rummaged through several boxes until he uncovered an exquisitely dazzling diamond. After careful examination, he confirmed it to be the diamond Eric had mentioned. Eric believed this diamond had vanished, but it turned out Stealthbane had casually tossed it in there. It had been crafted into a necklace, showcasing the diamond's elegance.Holding it with both hands, Stealthbane approached Eric. "Boss, fortunately, it's still here!"A slight twitch played on Eric's lips. Stealthbane truly didn't care!Eric didn't bother with niceties and accepted it directly.Last time, when Matteo had gifted him that necklace, Eric had recounted its origins to Sylvia. Sylvia had expressed profound fascination, particularly with the Deep Blue Sea. Unfortunately, this item had been unattainable even with wealth. Its last appearance had been over 30 years ago, never surfacing since.Sylvia would surely love it, especially now that it had been fashioned into a necklace.Seeing Eric a