Inside the treasury, after some preliminary "friendly" negotiations, Lu Ge and the Snow Monster were hung upside down against the wall. Su Xiao sat in a crystal chair, watching the two dangling men.
Nearby, Bubu Wang and Baja began sorting through the treasury's supplies. Their initial estimate was clear: they had struck it rich this time.
"Boss Byakuya, you have to believe us. We really only activated the teleportation array by accident and ended up here."
The Snow Monster spoke up. He was utterly desperate. If he told the truth, Kain and the Duke would never let him off. But if he refused to talk, his chances of surviving the current crisis were slim.
"Give me a share of these resources, and I guarantee I'll make them tell you everything they know. How about it?"
Gulu, who had just been brought there, spoke up. She coveted the treasury's resources, but if she dared act on that impulse, she would either be beaten to death or beaten half to death.
"..."
Su Xiao said nothing. He lit a cigarette. Gulu clicked her tongue beside him, realizing that she would not be getting a share of the treasure. She could not help wavering inwardly. If this happens again, should I be more proactive? It's not for any other reason—the returns are simply too generous.
Crack, crack, crack~
The crystal layer spread onto the chair's armrest and formed several crystal throwing knives. Before Su Xiao could pull one out, Gulu's eyes lit up. "Let me do it. Don't be fooled by the fact that I'm an assassination-type fighter—I'm incredibly inaccurate with throwing knives."
Hearing this, Su Xiao still said nothing, which counted as tacit approval. Gulu pulled several crystal throwing knives from the armrest, pinched one between two fingers, and tossed it at