Following J. Perelman, Qin Ran entered Hook Alley.
It was a colorful little alley in the northern part of Giant City, made up entirely of gravel paths and low houses. It looked a little like a town from a fairy tale, but it was nowhere near as lively as those storybook towns. Instead, a faint, ominous tension hung over the area.
Qin Ran felt more than one gaze sweep over him.
There was no hostility, but they were full of vigilance.
Judging by those gazes and presences, Qin Ran estimated that at least forty hidden sentries were stationed throughout Hook Alley.
Based on the information he had obtained about the Free Alliance, that should account for nearly all its peripheral members.
Moreover, unlike the fearful full members, the Free Alliance's peripheral members still had complete confidence in their organization.
That was inevitable!
A group of rabbits would always be awestruck at the sight of a lion.
As for the lion?
The rabbits never understood the helplessness and fear a lion felt when facing the barrel of a gun.
They might face a gun themselves.
But...
After a single bang, was there any difference?
None.
A bullet rendered sharp fangs and claws useless, and made nimble speed count for nothing.
The only difference was that the former had learned how terrifying it was, while the latter remained ignorant.
Qin Ran silently shook his head.
He could hardly imagine how these peripheral members would react when they discovered the truth.
Perhaps they would scatter at the first blow?
No!
Not perhaps. Definitely!
If I were that guy, I would launch a frontal surprise attack and show these peripheral members of the Free Alliance what reality looked like!
As Qin Ran thought this, his brow involuntarily furrowed.
He realized that the Hunter lurking