"There was a lot of people pouring into our bar, owner."

On the edge of Hell's Kitchen block, in the midnight bar of the Heterogeneous Reservation.

Mandy, the succubus manager of Midnight Bar's third location in Sulphur Harbor, is reporting to his boss about the situation.

This little succubus hasn't changed much from a few years ago.

The figure is still hot, and the dressing and matching are still unique.

But compared to the always frivolous temperament before, she has become much more stable now.

After all, when you become a store manager, you must always have the style that a leader should have.

"I don't know who spread the word that the humans were here to help them evacuate."

"Now the hall is already crowded with ordinary people who rushed in to evacuate, and there are queues outside."

Mandy's tail flicked around, and she looked at Midnight Daddy, who was sitting in a chair in front of her, silent.

She said:

"I've heard that the other alien reservations are similar, full of humans running in for refuge. Do you want to drive them out? Boss. ”

"Kick out? No... This is reckless. ”

Dressed in a fur coat and with a lavish ring on his ten fingers, Daddy Midnight, rumored to be the most vicious voodoo sorcerer on the East Coast, shook his head.

The black voodoo magician was playing chess in his hand, and he was thinking.

Over the years, he served as the administrator of the heterogeneous reservation, and through cooperation with the authorities, he made a lot of money.

Because of his friendly personal relationship with Merlin, after S.H.I.E.L.D. took over Brimstone Harbor, Midnight's business extended to the alien city.

On the current East Coast, the midnight daddy who has become a bigwig is S. L.D. is one of the most collaboratively outliers.

But now, the cunning voodoo sorcerer smells a glimmer of unease and opportunity in the chaos.

He squinted his eyes and looked at the chess pieces in his hand, and after a few seconds he said to Mandy, who was waiting for the command:

"What's the reaction from the Supreme Family?"

"The vampires are opening their doors to the terrified humans."

Mandy crossed his arms and told all the news he had heard:

"The Supreme Grand Duchess, Lady Nissa, has also opened the passage from the surface to Brimstone Harbor, allowing those humans to take refuge in Brimstone Harbor."

"But they are not allowed to carry weapons, and anyone who tries to cause trouble will be driven out of the reserve without mercy."

"Nissa's relationship with Merlin is not ordinary."

Midnight Daddy put the chess pieces in his hand on the chessboard, and he said meaningfully:

"I've heard that she was almost sent to Merlin's bed by her own father, by the Elder Duke of Maquinos, to be his lover..."

"It's just gossip, boss."

Mandy pursed his lips, and the succubus said with great interest:

"Don't look at their rumors, saying that Nissa successfully took over the Supreme Family by being a junior to Merlin, but in fact, we all know Merlin's style very well."

"He wouldn't do such a thing, and it's impossible for him to have any biological relationship with an alien."

"Yes, I know."

The voodoo sorcerer stood up, and he walked to the window of his office and looked out.

Sure enough, as Mandy said, the alien reservation area, which doesn't usually attract much attention, is now crowded with humans rushing to take refuge.

The threat of the clown frightened the city, but the madman apparently didn't know enough about the city.

It's not just humans living in this city.

"It's because I know Merlin that I wonder if the actions of the Supreme Family were instructed by Merlin..."

"Even though he's been wanted, even though he's stripped of all official titles, at least on the surface, he's no longer a man on top."

"But..."

Midnight Daddy rubbed his chin, and the voodoo sorcerer sighed, and said with some amusement:

"Anything that has to do with him is so troublesome! It's hard to choose. ”

"Let them in!"

Midnight Daddy said to Mandy:

"But if you want to take refuge in Sulphur Harbor from us, you need a ticket, and you can't do good deeds without trying to get something in return, I'm a businessman after all."

"$1,000 per person!"

The voodoo sorcerer waved his hand to his subordinates and said:

"Those who can't pay the money let them get out and let them fend for themselves!"

"Boss!"

Mandy's expression changed for a moment, and she lowered her voice and said:

"If you do this, you may be angry..."

"Angering Merlin?"

Daddy Midnight snorted, a playful smile on his face.

He didn't say anything more, but Mandy saw the boss's expression, and the clever succubus knew what Midnight was up to.

He's testing Merlin's bottom line!

No, no, no, that's not accurate enough.

It should be said that Midnight is testing the troubled Merlin's control over the status quo.

Now rumors are flying in New York's heterogeneous circles, and some people swear that Merlin is dead.

It is also said that he saw Merlin vomit blood after being beaten by several superhumans, and was locked up again.

Others say that all of this was actually directed and acted by Merlin himself, just to draw out those restless aliens, and then take the opportunity to catch them all.

Well, the last argument is the most marketable.

After all, the scene in the sky that has an insight into the mothership to clear the city of crime has been seen by all the aliens.

The survivors are also scolding the ravens for being shameless and cruel, but they are also glad that they have resisted the restlessness in their hearts and have not joined the so-called "carnival of revenge".

This was a trap set by Merlin.

Ah, darkness above, damned raven!

Why didn't he die!

One day with him, the outliers of the East Coast will never come out!

But in the midst of all these rumors, big bosses like Midnight Daddy still maintain their sanity.

They did not act rashly, as a group of outliers who cooperated most deeply with the authorities, S. L.D. Shut down, they know.

This proves that something did happen to Merlin and his doglegs, and that the spaceship in the sky was not arranged by Merlin.

But the most important question is whether Merlin has the power to turn the tide...

If he does, then continuing to lie dormant honestly is the best option.

But if Merlin has lost ground and can't make a comeback, or even escape death, then...

Maybe these big bosses should think about it, in North America, an alien world that will inevitably rebound after losing Merlin's suppression...

In the post-Merlin era, how should they behave with themselves?

"Let's get to work!"

Midnight Daddy waved his finger and motioned for Mandy to go and give orders.

But he didn't get a reply.

The voodoo sorcerer turned back in surprise to see Mandy standing there.

There was a hint of fear on the little succubus's pretty face.

On her snow-white neck, an icy Holy Silver Hidden Blade was standing there.

With a single stroke, Mandy would have died on the spot.

Three men in strange white robes with extremely restrained breaths were standing silently behind Mandy.

Beneath the extremely low hood, Midnight could feel a glimmer of scrutiny.

"Smack"

Victoria, the high-ranking Assassin holding Mandy's Hidden Blade to Mandy's neck, nodded.

Behind her, one of her companions waved his hand and smashed something at Daddy Midnight's feet.

That's a head...

One had been wiped clean of blood, but there was still a frightened head on its face.

A head that belongs to the devil.

Midnight Daddy's eyes narrowed, he knew this guy.

This guy's name is Barsaczo, and he's the executive of the Xenomorph Reservation over there in Harlem. L.D. is a heterogeneous boss who has a deep cooperation.

"Mr. Barsaczo took advantage of the chaos to make a fortune, and he demanded that the humans who entered the alien reservation in Harlem sign a soul contract with it, so as to collect their souls..."

"This is a heinous act against the rules set by Lord Raven..."

In a hoarse and cold voice, Victoria said to the midnight daddy in front of her:

"On the orders of His Excellency the Raven, we have given Mr. Barsaczo the punishment he deserves!"

"Your Excellency Midnight, you just said that you would levy an entrance fee on ordinary humans who take refuge in the reservation under your administration? $1,000 for a life, right? ”

Midnight, questioned by Victoria, looked calm.

But looking at the head at his feet, the fist he put behind him clenched at this moment.

Apparently...

Here's the response.

Response from ravens.

A nest of anger rose inside Midnight, but was quickly suppressed by the cunning voodoo manilock.

He took a deep breath and put a slightly flattering smile on his face.

He waved his hand and said to the three Assassins in front of him:

"How so?"

"I just saw that the atmosphere was too tense, so I just played a joke with Mandy."

Midnight Daddy said lightly:

"I, I'm a law-abiding businessman, how could I make such a conscientious decision..."

"Mandy, why don't you go and open the passage and get those poor frightened people to Brimstone Harbor."

"Oh, by the way, don't forget to give each of them a glass of water and a piece of bread to tell them it's safe. Let them thank the ravens for their kindness. ”

Midnight whispered:

"The ravens have protected them once again..."

"Oh, oh, I'll go!"

Mandy stretched out two fingers and pushed the cold Holy Silver Hidden Blade outward.

She touched her neck, then quickly exited her boss's office.

The little succubus was also taken aback.

She stole a glance at the three assassins who had appeared quietly, and she couldn't help but think.

"Looks like Merlin is still in control..."

"But this is the first time these white-clad assassins have seen S. After L.D.'s shutdown, did he still have a legacy? Damn, how many people does that guy drive? ”

"Well, I'm glad I've always been obedient... The fire does not burn on my head. ”

Mandy flicked her tail, and she whistled triumphantly.

Since Merlin is still alive, it proves that the present peaceful life will not be broken.

With her personal relationship with Merlin, she can continue to enjoy life without worrying about her sudden loss of job and the bad life she had as a child.

Ah, peace, awesome.

And in the office, the atmosphere is still stagnant.

Midnight picked Barsaczo's head off the ground and placed it on the table.

He stroked the chess pieces in his hand, and he looked at the three assassins.

He whispered:

"Is Merlin okay? I've heard he's in trouble, does he need help? As a good friend in private, if he needs help, I will definitely not refuse. ”

"Really?"

Victoria put away her Hidden Blade, and beneath her hood, her green snake eyes staring at Midnight.

After a moment, she said:

"But Raven doesn't need your help, go about your own thing, Lord Midnight."

"Remember..."

The high-ranking Assassin said in a deep voice:

"Raven, everywhere!"

With that, Victoria turned and pushed open the office door and walked away.

The two Assassins beside her took a step back and vanished as if by magic.

In the office where only one person remains, Midnight has a gloomy face, and he looks at the devil's head on the table.

He whispered:

"Barsaczo, dear friend, tell me, is Merlin really confident, or is he pretending to be full of confidence?"

"Boom"

A vague pop rang out in the sky, just like an answer.

Midnight looked up, and in his voodoo-blessed eyes, he saw a fire light up above the clouds.

Something seems to be wrong with the mothership of insight that is suppressing the city.

“...”

Midnight's fists clenched.

After a moment, he shook his head, withdrew his gaze, and threw the glowing chess piece in his hand into the trash.

He looked at the devil's skull in front of him, and there were still terrifying eyes, and he swept the head to the ground in annoyance, and said:

"Okay, okay."

"Looks like he's in control, so let's wait."

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"Did you cheat?"

Outside the alien reservation, Victoria sat in a car, and Layla, who was driving, looked at the crowded and noisy midnight bar in front of her, and asked softly:

"The voodoo sorcerer isn't suspicious, is he?"

"Probably not."

Victoria looked up at the flames that erupted in the clouds overhead, and she said:

"This explosion came at the right time, it should stabilize these unwilling to be lonely, but don't expect to fool them for too long..."

"Once Master Raven's battle is unfavorable, or... Failure, then these guys will definitely jump out in the first place. ”

"They don't know S.. yet. L.D. has been transferred to Raccoon City, and he doesn't know that S.H.I.E.L.D. is in serious trouble..."

"But sooner or later, the wizards of the Magic Congress have been transferred to Raccoon City to set up an enchantment, and once the aliens get out of control, it will be difficult for us to suppress them alone."

"Then kill them!"

As she started the car, Layla said to her companion:

"The Master's final directive to us is that we must stabilize the alien leaders on the East Coast no matter what, and not let them break the rules and return to barbarism..."

"This is our final trial, and we need to complete it to prove that the Brotherhood no longer needs help and can continue to fulfill its ancient duties."

"We want to prove that we don't let down those who expect from us!"

"This does not conflict with the mission of the Assassin Brotherhood, and no one wants to see turmoil in an alien world... We're going to solve this crisis the Assassin way! ”

"Pick the successors of these restless alien leaders from now on, and when everything is ready..."

A fierce glint flashed in Layla's eyes as she stepped on the gas.

Amid the roar of the engine, she said coldly:

"Kill them before they start wreaking havoc!"

"Execution, Justice of the Hidden Blade!"

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