From the Greedy Worms' perspective, the current situation did look rather bleak.
Ji Yin's disappearance was one thing. Figuring out how to deal with the Rebirth Club, now on their doorstep, was an even more urgent crisis.
But a crisis was also an opportunity. Treating Old Man and the others like helpless fish on a chopping board was seriously underestimating them.
Don't forget how they'd first made contact.
I'd been sitting there enjoying my juice when this Tooth Choker cleric deliberately came looking for me. She'd even tested me with ideas similar to those of the Rebirth Club.
At the time, I'd guessed they were taking a risky gamble, most likely because Selena had disappeared.
Judging from Selena's behavior, she'd acted very cautiously in Moore and most likely hadn't revealed her vampiric nature.
So whether it was coincidence or the result of some special means, if the Greedy Worms had actually sensed the presence of a mysterious figure like her, there was a good chance they'd mistake her for the one who had guided them.
In that case, how much need was there to continue cooperating with An Jing? They would certainly have to reassess the situation.
And no matter how many schemes they had up their sleeves, it seemed that for now, the guidance they'd received from the King of Prison Break was still winning out.
Otherwise, there'd be no reason to expose themselves like that after hiding so carefully—not to mention doing so in front of a tricky adversary like the Rebirth Club.
In short, it seemed that while I watched the Greedy Worms resolve to snatch chestnuts from the fire, they were also watching to see what I'd do next.
For Old Man and his group, no matter how passive they were during the process, finding even