Siddhartha Kaiyin

Pero dared not imagine how long his Red Hat would last against such an army. An army and a gang were always two different concepts. After analyzing the information from the survivor, Pero knew that this was a well-trained army, not a haphazardly formed gang. In any gang fight, there was always constant cursing, no exceptions. These thugs loved to burn, kill, and plunder, but this organization called the Dark Sea Throne was eerily quiet.

Pero was the only one besides Jiang Chuan who knew that scroll was a World Rune. Years ago, an old man Pero had accidentally saved while frolicking in the Serpent Isles had told him. The old man gave him this information as repayment for his kindness. Since then, Pero had been secretly searching for information about World Runes. He had finally learned that Caro had a map, only for it to be stolen by someone else. Pero was extremely resentful, like a bandit stealing the fields he had painstakingly cultivated!

Pero downed the wine in his cup in one gulp. His dry throat felt like parched earth receiving nourishing rain. Pero beckoned his subordinates in and said, "Stop all our intelligence gathering missions. Focus all our efforts on investigating the Dark Sea Throne."

A subordinate asked in confusion, "Boss, what about the surveillance on the Iron Hook Gang?"

Pero waved his hand. "Leave a small team for that. Concentrate our main manpower on investigating the Dark Sea Throne."

"Yes, Boss."

Pero stared at the moon outside the window and laughed ferociously, "You dare to steal my things, Pero? Even if you were a tiger, I'd shatter your teeth!"

Bloodfang Island...

Jiang Chuan said to Kendi, "From now on, no one from the Dark Sea Throne can show their faces. Even when distributing food, they must wear masks or scarves. They definitely won't let this go after we stole from the Red Hat. The island's construction isn't finished yet, and we can't let the Red Hat know our base is on Bloodfang Island."

Kendi also realized the seriousness of the situation. "Yes, President. I'll head back to Bilgewater immediately to notify them."

Jiang Chuan said coldly, "Our equipment hasn't reached my standards yet, and the new equipment will be ready soon. During this phase, you need to be patient. We absolutely cannot let the Red Hat find any openings. You must ensure the transportation of ammunition is well-hidden!"

"Yes, President." After accepting Jiang Chuan's mission, Kendi left the office and rushed to the Iron Anchor Gang without delay.

Jiang Chuan said to Kate, "Your team's mission is the same as before. Attend classes and train well."

After finishing his arrangements, Jiang Chuan went to Sarah's place to discuss matters concerning the Red Hat. He knocked on the door and saw Sarah in a sexy nightgown, yawning and cursing, "What are you doing? What are you doing? Disturbing someone's sleep this late will bring retribution!"

Jiang Chuan forcibly shifted his thoughts away from Sarah's figure. "How much do you know about the Red Hat?"

Sarah lay on the bed impatiently. "The Red Hat is a gang under Gangplank. They are very strong and numerous, skilled in intelligence gathering. Many people in the Red Hat are good at surveillance. Although their combat ability is slightly inferior to other gangs, they will monitor your every move, find your weaknesses, and then strike decisively. It's best not to provoke them, or you might find someone watching your backside from not far outside your window while you're on the toilet."

Jiang Chuan frowned. "We've already provoked them. I stole their things. That item's significance is enough to shake all of Bilgewater."

Sarah glanced at Jiang Chuan. "Then you'll have trouble from now on. Unless you resolve the Red Hat problem, they'll know even if you snore in your sleep."

Jiang Chuan smiled helplessly. "It seems there's no other way."

Sarah waved her hand at Jiang Chuan. "The leader of the Red Hat is named Pero. That guy is a coward. He always wears close-fitting steel armor even when there's nothing going on. He's not easy to deal with. I've told you everything I know. Don't disturb my sleep."

After obtaining general intelligence about the Red Hat, Jiang Chuan returned to his office, preparing to formulate a detailed plan against them. Letting things continue as they were was no different from having a sharp knife placed on his head.

Jiang Chuan sat in his chair, tapping the table. "Pyke? Nautilus? Or... Kayn?" In this world, hiring an assassin was as easy as picking up trash. Even among heroes, assassins made up the majority. Jiang Chuan's favorite assassin was Kayn. Kayn was proficient in Zed's shadow magic, and his ability to phase through walls made him highly sought after.

Kayn would need to act with the First Army to complete the mission of eradicating the Red Hat. Otherwise, Kayn alone would be unable to face the entire Red Hat.

Jiang Chuan chuckled, "I wonder if Rhaast is with Kayn now."

In the game, Kayn's transformation required collecting energy. In this world, Jiang Chuan didn't know how to make Kayn control the Demigod transformation into a Shadow Assassin.

Jiang Chuan muttered to himself, "I wonder if it's like in the game, where I accumulate energy by damaging ranged heroes."

As a boy soldier for Noxus's conquest of Ionia, essentially cannon fodder, Sidha Kayn had already mastered killing techniques on the battlefield. After further tutelage from Zed, Kayn became an unadulterated killing machine. He could skillfully wield any weapon and was hailed as the Shadow Order's most outstanding disciple. Having Kayn assassinate Pero was undoubtedly the best choice.

Jiang Chuan acted on his decision, heading into the island's woods. He summoned the hero he liked most from the game.

After a flash of white light, Kayn appeared before Jiang Chuan. Seeing the Demigod corruption on Kayn's right hand and the scythe radiating a malevolent, violent aura in his grip, Jiang Chuan knew Kayn had already encountered Rhaast. Jiang Chuan smiled and said, "Kayn and Rhaast, welcome to Bilgewater."

Kayn looked at Jiang Chuan and said coldly, "Who are you?"

Rhaast said, "Hey, stranger, you better kill him quickly, or he'll kill you."

Jiang Chuan smiled and said, "I summoned you because I want to make a deal with you."

Kayn tightened his grip on the scythe and asked, "What deal?"

Jiang Chuan smiled and said, "Serve me, and I'll help you control Rhaast."

This statement was immensely tempting to Kayn, but to Rhaast, it was funnier than any joke told by drunks in a tavern.

Rhaast laughed, "Hahaha, pathetic human, how could a great Demigod like me be controlled by you! You're dreaming!"

Jiang Chuan said calmly, "As an Ascended of Shurima, the great celestial warrior in the hearts of the Shuriman people, you don't even greet someone you meet for the first time? Do you?"

Rhaast fell silent. Kayn chuckled, "Rhaast, what's wrong? Scared? This isn't like you at all."

Rhaast said in a deep voice, "Weak human, how do you know that? That was thousands of years ago. Now I am a Demigod!"

Jiang Chuan laughed, "What, a Twilight Spirit defeated the great Rhaast? I know far more than just that."

Rhaast fell into a memory. He had once been an Ascended revered by all, enjoying the admiration and worship of the Shuriman people. If not for those foolish Icathians opening that damned purple abyss, he wouldn't have ended up in this state, trapped in this cursed weapon for so many years. Rhaast had always wanted to personally kill the Twilight Spirit and those bastards of the Titan Race, and he had always longed to return to his homeland, Shurima, and witness its glory once more!