Chapter 88: Conspiracy

Chapter 88: Conspiracy

Miles knitted his brows as he looked at the blasted door. Anger started to build up inside him.

So, someone is targeting me. If it wasn't for convenience's sake that I had rented a room with Ezio's identity on the same floor as my previous one, I would have never figured out that someone is coming after me. Miles said inwardly to himself.

He then steeled his heart as he listened to what people were saying.

Wow! When I heard the explosions, I ran to the floor immediately, but I would have never expected an attack on someone else's room.

But with one explosion, the attacker took half of the door. It must be a pretty strong explosive. Luckily they couldnt break in, otherwise all of us would have been on edge.

Dont be ridiculous! The rooms in the stronghold are impenetrable. Even if they manage to break in, the guards would arrive in minutes.

Miles listened. However, he didnt learn anything useful. Guards were guarding the front door and were waiting for the commander to come and inspect. Not long after, Quinn arrived with Lucy behind her. They split the crowd and looked at the entrance.

Whose room is this? Quinn asked one of the guards.

She then noticed the number of the room and realized it wasnt foreign to her. Nevermind, what have you found?

The cameras on the floor were blocked just before the attack, and the explosive is Earth-Made. That much explosive shouldnt be able to be brought from Earth without any permissions, but when we checked the records, we couldnt find anything. It is either a small amount brought over time to create a bigger one, or brought from another stronghold. The guard reported.

Miles stood in his room for two days and waited for the incident to cool down. He couldn't confront Tian Ling while his room was blasted not so long ago. He didnt want to expose Tian Ling, not yet at least. After two days, he was ready to leave his room.

Lets go see Tian Ling then, I wanted to speak to him anyway. Miles said as he left

Why do you want to see Tian Ling? Coin asked. Shouldnt you avoid them?

Why would I avoid them while I have all the leverage? They lured people to use as bait, and even used me as a meat shield. I still have to take my employment money. Miles could only grimly smile.

The guards had already left his previous room, and there were only Stay Away strips attached to the door.

He arrived on the first floor of the stronghold and looked for Tian Ling. Luckily he didnt have to search too much, he found them in the entertainment area. Tian Ling and his goons were playing an arcade game. The machine might have looked outdated, but it was good for reflexes.

Miles looked at their scores and snickered. As normal humans without any Strengthening Serum, their scores were pitiful but it was still better than anything common folk could score. But as someone who had experienced two sublimations, the score was pathetic in his eyes.

Ah, finally found you, Tian Ling. Miles called for them with his voice loud enough for anyone in the room to hear. I have completed the task, and Im here for my payment.

Tian Ling was shell shocked when he heard Miless voice. He turned to look at the caller and his pupils widened. He never expected to see Miles after what had happened in the cave. Then his brows frowned with anger. But he couldnt lash out at too many people and could only act ignorant.

I dont know what you are talking about, pal. I dont even know you.