Who Did You Hire, a Demigod?

"Ah?"

The faint voice from next door made Angel frown. She did not know why Lola had changed the meeting place, moving it from the secluded, unoccupied house in the Bridge District to a bustling hotel in Cherwood Borough.

There were many travelers here, and the soundproofing was poor. The residents next door seemed to be discussing something, occasionally letting out startled cries that interrupted their conversation several times.

"That house in the Bridge District originally belonged to a Balam gang called the 'Black Skull Gang.' Although they weren't as savage and bloodthirsty as the Zimang Party, they were just as ruthless in the Balam style, seizing quite a few properties by various means. Heh, I managed to get one of them."

Noticing Angel's displeasure, Lola explained from across the table.

She had come alone again this time, clearly placing more trust in Angel. However, because the latter had changed the meeting place, she was instead somewhat wary, ready to enter the Mirror World at any moment, fight or flee, and decide what to do based on the situation.

"The Black Skull Gang... The gang that was suddenly shut down by Backlund's police half a month ago?"

Hearing the name, Angel recalled the news she had read in the newspaper and asked in return.

"Yes. The situation was strange at the time. When the Black Skull Gang's higher-ups had gathered, the explosives stored in the warehouse were ignited by a member who was smoking. The explosion killed almost everyone present, and the police took the opportunity to wipe out the remaining members and reclaim the building."

Lola replied with a light laugh.

What an unfortunate story... But why does it feel similar to the "accidents" that kept befalling the enemies of Admiral of Blood Senior when he was wreaking havoc