Chapter 175
Chapter 175:
He suspected that every one of them was armed, though only four had drawn their weapons to control the situation.
That was the challenge Ashton faced.
He couldn’t be certain where the rest of their weapons were concealed or when they might suddenly come into play. The unpredictability of their moves added a dangerous layer of uncertainty to his calculations.
As Ashton remained silent, his thoughts a careful balance of strategy and caution, the assassin leader mistook his quiet demeanor for fear. A smirk of satisfaction curled on the leader’s lips as he thought he had successfully intimidated Ashton into submission.
Flashing a smug grin, he pointed his weapon directly at Ashton, poised to strike without hesitation.
But before he could act, Ashton shattered the tense silence with his voice. “If I’m correct, you must be affiliated with the Dark Night Organization, am I right? And it takes an entire squad to deal with a single person. You must be the notoriously cautious Team 8 leader, Blood Diver p>
When Ashton uttered that code name, Blood Diver hesitated momentarily, caught off guard.
However, he quickly masked his surprise and retorted with a sneer, “So, you know who I am. It changes nothing. Your story is now over p>
Sensing he had touched a nerve, Ashton continued, “What if I were to tell you that I have a Dark Night Killing Token in my hand?” As soon as Ashton mentioned the token, Blood Diver’s finger, which had been steady on the trigger, twitched slightly in response.
The so-called “Dark Night Killing Token” was no ordinary token; it was a powerful emblem that allowed the bearer to command the Dark Night Organization to eliminate anyone, no questions asked.
Even someone as high-ranking as Blood Diver, the captain of Team 8, had only encountered this rare token a handful of times. It was a prized possession that was far beyond the reach of ordinary people.
𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝙜𝗮𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝘦𝗅𝘀⧸ⅽ𝗈𝗺
So, if someone claimed to possess the token, it was a clear sign they were far from being just another face in the crowd. As a matter of fact, it could suggest a direct link to the organization’s leader.
As the initial shock wore off, Blood Diver’s mind began to race with suspicion.
He knew all too well that their leader would never hand over such a precious item lightly.
There was a chance that Ashton was spinning a tale, trying to deceive him with some story he had picked up somewhere.
But if Ashton truly held the token, killing him would undoubtedly unleash the wrath of their leader.
To err on the side of caution, Blood Diver paused for a moment before signaling for a few of his fellow assassins to approach.
According to the strict rules of the Dark Night Organization, whenever the token was invoked, it required multiple witnesses to ensure that a lone assassin could not manipulate the situation for their own gain.