One After Another Go into Hiding

Night fell, yet large crowds still lingered on the seemingly prosperous streets of Viridian City. Their nightlife had only just begun.

The disguised Lance and Itsuki arrived at a secluded street untouched by streetlights. After going deeper in, they stopped before an unmarked small pub.

Lance and Itsuki exchanged a glance before gently pushing the door open.

Crashing sound~ As the sliding door was pushed aside, the nameless small pub turned out to be unexpectedly packed.

Yet the only one who truly paid attention to Lance and Itsuki was an expressionless waiter by the entrance.

"Our seats are full. If you two are looking for somewhere to drink, turn right when you leave and head to the main street. There are plenty of places there."

Lance tilted his head and glanced at the waiter. At least so far, everything happening in this small pub was within Sato's expectations.

"There'll be room if everyone squeezes together. We can't delay business," Itsuki said seriously. At the same time, he subtly revealed a trace of an Elite Level Trainer's aura, along with a wristband marked with an "R."

The waiter lowered his head slightly, then silently extended his right hand to lead the way.

The two passed through the drinking crowd and eventually arrived at the back kitchen. Not a single person turned to look at them along the way.

The waiter lightly pressed a button somewhere on the table. The wall where the refrigerated cabinet had stood suddenly slid backward, then shifted aside together with the refrigerator, revealing a pitch-black cave entrance.

"Luopu, Code JH35282, Elite Level Action Squad Member.

"Mitsui Akiko, Code HL5641, Elite Level Action Squad Captain.

"After entering the base, proceed to the Mission Handover Area according to instructions. Unauthorized intruders will be killed on the spot."

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