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The sea breeze whipped Qin Ran's coat.

From the dock, Qin Ran could see Alcatraz Island clearly.

It looked nothing like the Alcatraz Island he remembered, with its towering walls and tight security.

The island before him had been transformed beyond recognition.

The walls and prison were rubble. The once-level roads were scarred with deep ruts, and marks left by blades, bullets, and explosions were everywhere.

Anyone who saw those traces could guess how fierce the fighting had been.

Qin Ran saw more.

Through Tracking, he could tell from the clarity of the marks that they had not all been left in a single battle.

Nor had they been left by a single group.

"Besides the Night Demon Society, plenty of others want to set foot on Alcatraz Island."

"So drawing the Dark Star Society's attention elsewhere, contacting more attackers, and launching another assault would be a good plan."

As Qin Ran studied the traces, he silently speculated about Finks's next move and that of the traitor hidden within the Dark Star Society.

As for the Dark Star Society's reputation as a deterrent?

Ordinarily, it would have been enough.

But greed could make people forget their fear when the prize was great enough.

That was true of ordinary people, and those with special abilities were no exception.

Perhaps the only difference was what they desired.

They cared more about mysterious, unknown objects connected to their world.

The appearance of the Bronze Giant Coffin, and the Dark Star Society's determination to claim it, told them that an immense, unimaginable "treasure" lay here.

How could they not be tempted by such a "treasure"?

Qin Ran was certain the Night Demon Society, eager to gain ownership of Alcatraz Island, would be happy to fan the flames with a more "detailed" description of the