Behind the scenes

"Hellfire," the second wave of attackers.

Their artillery and [Magnetic Field Shield] were still fresh in Qin Ran's memory.

But at that moment, Qin Ran was filled with surprise.

"They want to see me?"

Qin Ran asked again to make sure.

"Yeah!"

Lawless was just as puzzled.

He looked at Qin Ran.

"I had someone investigate them earlier, and now they're coming to us themselves..."

"Do we meet them or not?"

Lawless left the decision to Qin Ran.

After all, Qin Ran was the one Hellfire wanted to see.

Though Lawless would certainly accompany him.

"Yes!"

"Of course we do!"

"When and where?"

Despite his lingering doubts, Qin Ran had no trouble making a decision.

He desperately needed information about the Assassin Organization.

"Right now."

"At Himaken Square."

Lawless gave him the time and place.

"Then what are we waiting for?"

Qin Ran headed toward the station as he spoke.

Lawless hurried after him.

Himaken Square.

Despite having "Square" in its name, it was really just a half-abandoned stretch of open ground.

It lay on the outskirts of the city.

Unless a player was passionate about exploring, they would never notice the place.

As a relative newcomer, Qin Ran naturally knew nothing about it.

Although Lawless was a veteran player, he knew very little about it either.

Fortunately, one of Lawless's friends knew the place well.

"According to the game's records, Himaken Square was the square outside a car factory that went bankrupt. At its peak, the factory had over ten thousand workers..."

"It covers a huge area, perfect for hiding people, setting ambushes, and so on!"

"I don't think they mean us any good!"

Lawless first relayed his friend's description of Himaken Square.

Then he offered his own opinion.

"They're worried about our intentions too!"

"But we still