Chapter 173 - real hard

[3 minutes before the explosion]

"Get ready for an ambush."

After hearing Seraphina's yellow signal, Riggs and the rest immediately positioned themselves in their designated points. Alas, as they wait for their targets, Jack cautiously scans the area. By the next second, he took off his black gloves as he pinches a few soils then smells it which made his brows knitted.

"Retreat! This is a trap!" He shouted not caring if someone in the shadows hears him. The moment they heard the word 'retreat', Ace and the rest automatically went on separate ways to find a refuge.

Jack was an expert in making bombs and denoting it. His skills kept on leveling up as he had a keen smell on any gun powders and bombs. Thus, when he ordered a retreat, that only meant that the place was filled with bombs.

*BOOOOM!*

After the loud explosion, the rattling noise of guns followed. Luckily, their designated position earlier was not too close on where the bombs were planted. Thus, they only receive a few minor injuries from the impact.

"Uno! Riggs! Venus!!" Hearing the much ear-splitting shouts coming from their transceiver. Jack was almost startled -- removing his earpiece.

"Damn, boss. You always forget me huh?" Jack was the first to respond. Since he was the first to notice the traps, he was the first one who found a place to use as his shield.

"My gosh… Thanks the devil, I only didn't get any burns. For a moment, I imagine my money flying to my derma." Venus sassily spoke as she checks herself if she got any scratches.

"Screw these mo*therf*ckers! Aw! Damnit! Damnit!" Riggs annoyed tone was heard along with a ripping sound of his clothes. Although he wasn't caught in the explosion, some rocks that flew from the impact hit him -- real hard.

Uno: "I'm good, Boss." Uno calmly reported his status. Aside from Jack, since he was the fastest among them, he was left unscathed.

Seraphina heaves a sigh of relief hearing their voices. Granting that every one of them was not afraid to die or lose their lives on each mission, alas, they will still fight till the end for their survivals. Regardless of their omerta and mindset, Seraphina was still worried.

"... it's a trap." When everyone reassured that they were safe, Leon still finished his sentence. He added, "Boss, this place -- I think you're right."

X immediately sends drones in Leon's location. Seeing some bodies lying on the ground, X was rather unfazed by the ruthless psychotic massacre. After all, this always happens whenever Leon was assigned to a task. Hence, Seraphina rarely assigned a task to him.

"Everyone retreat. Meet me at our rendezvous place." Seraphina commanded via the transceiver connecting to Jack's team which they instantly agreed without question.

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After the explosion, Dragon was staring intently on one of the monitors screens -- displaying the whole scenario. After the explosion, a lot of figures was seen taking refuge and retreating which cause a smirk on the corner of his lips.

By the next minute, his snipers on standby went on an offense and open fire. One after another, every individual on the vicinity kept on slumping to the ground.

"Master, the trade was done." Max reported from behind.

"Good." Dragon stated emotionlessly. However just as he said his piece, an abrupt entry of one of his men kills Dragon's mood in an instant.

"Master, some unknown man kills our men on guard -- singlehandedly!"

Dragon closed his eyes for a second before opening them again. Alas, the moment his eyes opens, there's no trace of humanity left. Although the men on guard were not his best men, they're still considered good fighters. Hence, he knew that the brazen man outside is a formidable opponent.

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Outside the small house, Leon was leisurely sitting on the two bodies he dragged and piled to use as his cushion. His demeanor was akin to a man sitting in a beautiful park, alas, that is not the case! He was clearly in the enemies territory yet, there's no trace of hostility on him. Instead, he looks rather bored as he awaits the people outside to welcome him.

As the door slowly creaks open, a petite man as slender as Leon revealed himself. Seeing his familiar face, Leon smiles in amus_e_m_e_nt.

"Heya Ezt, good to see you, again." Leon greeted as if he just met a long time friend, however, the man just stared back at him emotionlessly.