Chapter 96: A deceptive assault
"Was danger approaching?"
Yakushiji Katsuhiko's temples bulged, veins faintly rising on his forehead, making him look as though he suffered from some vascular disease.
In reality, however, this was a Demon's ability to sense approaching danger. Yes, Yakushiji Katsuhiko was a Demon. His bloodline was not particularly distinguished, but even so, he had escaped countless dangers through his race's innate gifts.
And now, he sensed danger approaching again.
Yakushiji Katsuhiko wasted no time. He immediately took out a disposable phone and called Yakushiji Ken.
"Ken, is the target you mentioned heading toward me?"
"Yes, Uncle. He should be there in another ten minutes."
Yakushiji Ken's tone was extremely respectful, giving Yakushiji Katsuhiko no cause for complaint.
But Yakushiji Katsuhiko did not believe him, because the danger he sensed was continuing to grow.
Was it because the SDS member who had taken the Demon Heart was approaching?
Possibly. After all, someone who had snatched a prize from Sharon's clutches could certainly give him an intense sense of danger.
But the task he had assigned Yakushiji Ken was to lure the man into the vicinity so he could observe from the shadows and decide whether to launch a sneak attack.
So, had the address been leaked?
"Leave immediately using the route we arranged. Don't alert anyone. Withdraw according to the original plan. I'll contact you at midnight. If I don't, proceed with plan B yourself."
After swiftly giving Yakushiji Ken his instructions, Yakushiji Katsuhiko hung up and turned to look at the man on the bed.
"Was this your doing?"
Yakushiji Katsuhiko stared sharply at the middle-aged man before him, whose jacket and trousers he had stripped off, leaving only his white shirt underneath.
"Was what my doing?"
For the sake of his wife and children, Mr.