Outside the subway station, more than forty members of the Bloodhawk gang stood gathered.
The group was split into two squads of twenty, each led by a small captain with the strength of a peak Tier 3 professional. The air was tense among the group, with an undercurrent of excitement as they prepared for their next move.
"What are we afraid of? They're just some stragglers—three Tier 3 professionals at most." Among the leaders was a two-meter-tall muscular man, his arms crossed and a scowl on his face.
His booming voice cut through the air as he grumbled, "We can handle it on our own. Why wait?"
He had been dealing with such things for many years, with his "Rare Profession: Giant Warrior," which allowed him to transform into a five-meter-tall giant, boosting his physical strength and defense significantly he is not afraid of some Tier 3 professionals.
Beside him stood a woman in a sleek, tight leather jacket, short hair, and a modified mechanical left eye, that glowing faintly as it scanned through the surroundings.
She was another small captain with a "Rare Profession: Sharpshooter," an expert in using various firearms with deadly precision and advanced firearm techniques.
Her lip curled in irritation as she shot back at the muscular man, "You thick muscle head, haven't you already lost to that woman a few minutes back? Acting all smug now isn't going to fix your bruised ego."
The giant man's face reddened with anger, and he stepped closer, his towering form intimidating. "Say that again, Shasha. Do you think you're so smart, hiding behind your toys? Let's see how far your shooting gets you without me holding the front line."
Shasha rolled her eyes, unfazed by his aggression. "And without me covering your sorry backside, you'd be flat on the ground before you even got close. So maybe shut up and stick to smashing things like you're good at."
Their bickering was interrupted by another gang member, who approached with a hurried step. "Huh... captain, what do we do next?" he whispered, looking between the two captains.
The giant man took a sharp breath, absorbing the surrounding concentrated reiki with an intoxicated look as he spoke. "Then why are we waiting? This area is saturated with Reiki. If we waste time, someone else will catch the wind and claim it before we do."
The gang member hesitated before responding, "It's boss Shane's orders. He said to wait and observe. If we don't confirm the targets' positions, we might walk into a trap."
She paused, adjusting her gear. "Thanks to Ming Yue, I recovered most of my Spiritual power. So, Su Mu and I will deal with their Sharpshooter. She's the one who injured Sid."
Su Mu nodded, her expression sharpening as she glanced at Sid. "What about Sid? He's stable for now, but he needs someone to stay behind."
Mai quickly reassured him. "The medic drones will stay with him, maintaining a secure perimeter. Xiao Mu will guard him as well. If anything, unusual happens, we'll return immediately."
As the team wore their cloaks and began to split into their respective units, Korrin turned back to Ram. "We won't let you down, Master. The Blood Hawks will regret stepping into this fight."
Nyra and the other half Drow hunters melded into the shadows, disappearing almost entirely from view. Their silent movements made it clear they intended to pick off the scattered enemies one by one.
Mai turned to Su Mu; her expression serious. "Let's locate and neutralize that Sharpshooter before she has a chance to pick off our team again. I'll use my spell to hide our presence, and the rest is up to you."
With synchronized movements, everyone sprang into action, their plans unfolding as they moved into positions.
While the others moved out, Ram stayed behind, his gaze fixed on Sid.
This time, he had no intention of using his own life energy to heal Sid. .net
Instead, he planned to use the Wood Spirits he summoned before using his new Lord's skill: [Wood Spirit Summoning].
Without wasting time, Ram summoned five small saplings from his space.
Five Small Saplings appeared before him, each one radiating a soft green glow, their tiny leaves fluttering gently in the air.
The small spirits, standing just ten centimeters high, stood at attention on their slender white roots awaiting their orders.