Chapter VII: Concealment

Why did Qin Ran enter the tavern from the outside?

Why did Qin Ran's killing intent not disperse?

Almost instantly, Kars guessed.

Then, Kars became more and more bitter.

That's a trap.

Down-and-out, a trap for him and Mark.

At the beginning of the meeting, no one else appeared, and he already had doubts, but with the appearance of Wu, his doubts were put aside again.

Because, within this loose small organization, it is clear to everyone: Wu is ineffective.

Perhaps, in some ways, Wu's strength has exceeded everyone's imagination.

But on the other hand, that 'strong' comes with a fatal weakness.

Therefore, anywhere, where there may be conflicts, battles, Wu will not appear.

In particular, after it was rumored that the game room was not completely safe, Wu's appearance would make everyone in this loose small organization think that it was safe.

Kars is no exception.

Moreover, Kars continued to test Wu as planned.

Not only because the Guardians want to know where the upper limit of Wu's abilities is, but Kars also wants to know.

After all, this kind of 'prophetic' ability is too rare.

It is rare to the point that even in huge cities, it is unique.

Otherwise, the Guardian Organization would not have 'taken the initiative' to expose its flaws and send him to infiltrate such a loose little organization.

None of that matters now, though.

What matters is how he can survive.

Kars doesn't suspect Rachel's ruthlessness in front of him

Just as he wouldn't doubt Qin Ran's decisiveness, as long as anyone who had collected Qin Ran's information knew this.

Faced with such a situation, Kars did not intend to wait any longer.

He didn't want to test Qin Ran's patience with his own life.

"I can trade a message for my own life!"

"I promise the news is great value for money!"

"Trust me, you'll find out my sincerity when you know the news—as long as 2567, Rachel, you're willing to sign a no-harm pact with me."

Kars looked at Qin Ran and Rachel and said very dryly.

Everyone doesn't want to face death.

Even the advanced Kars is no exception.

It can even be said that it is precisely because he has advanced and stood in a position that ordinary players cannot stand on, that he will cherish his life even more.

"A message?"

"That's not enough."

Rachel smiled and spoke.

Qin Ran completely handed over this negotiation to the professionals.

He believed that Rachel would get the best out of him and himself.

It's like Rachel believes he'll get rid of Mark well, opening a 'secret passage' for him.

Qin Ran bent down and hugged the completely drunk mimosa to the chair on the side, and then, even if he was wearing an ice bucket, he was confused and lawless to the side, looking at the appearance of the two, Qin Ran sighed secretly.

Qin Ran was not a fool, when that 'secret passage' appeared, he understood that the sudden outburst of lawlessness and mimosa disrupted Rachel's layout.

Qin Ran didn't know what Rachel wanted to do in the end.

But he knew that there was going to be an extra name on the treatment list.

"Is it a man-eating flower that hides a killing machine?"

Looking at the snoring mimosa, Qin Ran whispered to himself, and looked at the tavern lady who came over.

The light steps of the tavern lady represent the good mood of the other party.

And to have such a mood, it is naturally a good harvest.

"Please."

"Honey water with some mint that I grow myself."

The tavern owner pushed a drink in front of Qin Ran.

"If you need my cooperation next time, please let me know in advance."

Qin Ran picked up the cup and took a sip slightly.

The rich sweetness immediately filled the mouth, but there was no greasy feeling of pure sugar, only the fragrance of honey itself, with the coolness of the mint, Qin Ran couldn't help but take another sip.

Feeling the collision of sweetness and coolness on his tongue, Qin Ran couldn't help but squint his eyes pleasantly.

However, he did not forget to remind the other party.

"I promise, it was an accident!"

"I don't mean to get you involved."

"In my plan, you will only meet them once in the small hall before, and then you will meet with other people......"

"Who knew these two guys were going crazy all of a sudden."

The tavern landlady looked at her best friend's lawlessness, then at Mimosa, and finally put down the kitchen knife in her hand.

Of course, that's not the case.

Rather, in the face of two drunk people, such a punishment is too light.

At least, wait until the two of them sober up.

"Yes, it was an accident."

"That's why I'm sitting here drinking the drink you made."

Qin Ran nodded and said.

It's both a reminder and a warning.

He was willing to believe the other party, because of the lawlessness and because of the kindness that the other party had always shown, but this did not mean that Qin Ran would be indifferent enough to ignore this matter.

"I'm sorry."

Rachel apologized again and quickly made up for it.

[Player Rachel trades the Nightmare Lasso to you, yes/no agrees?] 】

"Agreed."

Qin Ran gave an affirmative answer.

A piece of legendary-level equipment and props is far more powerful than any words.

"It's a prop I can call the shots."

"The rest is Wu's necessary expenses."

The tavern landlady said.

Necessary expenses?

What kind of cards do you need to use for divination?

Qin Ran guessed in his heart.

However, there was no question.

Qin Ran knows the rules between players.

Nobody likes to be snooped**.

This is especially true for players in huge cities.

Therefore, when faced with certain things or certain occasions, players are more willing to communicate in private messages.

The tavern lady and Qin Ran are no exception.

Rachel: Kars traded two pieces of news for his own life.

Rachel: Both of these messages are related to us.

2567 : We?

Rachel: Well, us.

Rachel: Molotov cocktails! Heaton!

……

The tavern lady replied in a private message.

Qin Ran's eyes narrowed instantly, and the essence light inside flickered.

……

In a huge city, somewhere in a secluded dwelling, the 'broker' rubs his temples.

The removal of a fragment of the soul is a serious injury even for the 'broker', and it comes with unbearable after-effects.

The cutting of the soul is more than the flesh. Ten times, a hundred times.

But in the midst of such pain, the 'broker' was smiling.

"It failed, but it was a success."

"Next ......"

"It's the real highlight."

"2567 is such a surprising opponent, those so-called guardians, I really want to see your face when you face him!"

"Unfortunately, I can't see it for the time being."

The broker muttered to himself and stood up.

The registrant on the side immediately brought a glass of wine.

"Osellis Brew, I can't wait to try it."

After speaking, the 'broker' picked up his glass and drank it all.

Then, the 'broker' collapsed into his chair and fell into the deepest sleep.

And when the 'broker' fell asleep, a person suddenly woke up in a small alley in a huge city.

……