Not a single living contractor could be seen within sight, but anyone who tried to enter the Gunpowder Tavern would be instantly riddled with bullets.
1,200 meters east of the Gunpowder Tavern, Su Xiao crouched before a window. It was a three-story building, and he was currently on the third floor, with the Silence Duke placed beside him.
Su Xiao naturally would not charge straight toward the Gunpowder Tavern. That was something only a reckless fool would do. From his preliminary observations, there were at least fifty contractors surrounding the tavern, and the actual number might be even higher.
These Lone Wolves had been locked in a standoff around the Gunpowder Tavern for several days. Naturally, some had tried to charge closer. Iron Tank, a Tier Four contractor, had attempted it once.
After taking more than a dozen bullets and attacks from numerous ranged abilities, Iron Tank had admitted defeat. Lie had tried as well, but the moment he appeared, the other contractors lurking nearby all revealed themselves. Their intention was obvious: to fish in troubled waters. With no other choice, Lie could only retreat first.
Some had also tried to clear out the Lone Wolves here, but after exchanging blows with two or three of them in succession, they could no longer continue. No one present had the ability to clear the area.
Temporary teams and alliances had all been tried, but none of them had worked. No one present would allow anyone else to approach Roger's pistol. For contractors with storage space, all they had to do was touch the thing and flee immediately.
Su Xiao pressed the high-tech invisible earpiece in his ear and said, "How is it?"
"What?"
The Healer behind Su Xiao wore a face full of question marks.
"Then keep watching for now. Don't