Square Corner Tower's own security forces stood no chance against the Twilight Brigade's powerful fighters. Everyone who could still move fled in panic, and even those missing arms or legs struggled to escape.
The Twilight Brigade entered through the breach in the outer wall. The short man stood in the center of the hall and flicked the blood off the sharp hooked claws on his hands, seemingly savoring the wails around him.
Some time ago, the Twilight Brigade had confirmed that the item they wanted had been placed in Square Corner Tower's vault. They were determined to have it. Buying it at a reasonable price was acceptable, but if someone bid higher, they would simply steal it.
Their direct clash with Dierjia's powerful fighters was bound to introduce all sorts of complications, so the Twilight Brigade decided to go all the way, using their airship to sow chaos. The airship was also their best means of escape.
They met virtually no meaningful resistance. As the Twilight Brigade moved swiftly through Square Corner Tower, screams and wails rang out inside.
In front of the underground vault, several guards and two people in special uniforms watched the approaching robbers in terror, retreating on stiff limbs.
"Y-you, who are you? This is Square Corner Tower! It belongs to Blue-"
Thud, thud, thud!
Several dull sounds of blades piercing flesh rang out in succession. The people who had been standing fell one after another, some still whole, others torn apart. Blood and fluids from their entrails soaked the surrounding walls and floor.
The Twilight Brigade looked at the metallic vault, excitement gradually spreading across their faces.
"Open the door."
"Heh heh heh, I can already feel that aura!"
The tall man loosened up his arms, then suddenly charged forward, building momentum before smashing a