In the middle of the night, as Lin Yu lay on the narrow single bed in his room conceptualizing new "characters" and "scripts," the gloomy clouds that had hung over the city for most of the day finally released a drizzling rain in the deep night. Raindrops shattered against the window panes, pushed by the night wind, reflecting the dim glow of street lights outside. On the other end of Jiangcheng, shrouded by this night rain, in a budget hotel located in the southern part of the city, High Mountain of Order stood before a window facing similarly rain-streaked glass, pressing the answer button on his buzzing phone with a heavy heart. Li Hua's voice came through. On the other end of Jiangcheng, shrouded by this night rain, in a budget hotel located in the southern part of the city, High Mountain of Order stood before a window facing similarly rain-streaked glass, pressing the answer button on his buzzing phone with a heavy heart. "I've confirmed it... this is indeed the Marauders' stronghold." "Knowing this gives us significant strategic advantage." Hearing this, High Mountain let out a breath but found no joy in it. "This isn't my accomplishment, it has nothing to do with me..." As he spoke, he unconsciously clenched his fist. On the phone, Li Hua immediately detected something amiss. "May sent the information... what's going on?" "As May's squad captain, why do you seem unaware of his whereabouts?" Li Hua's voice turned serious. High Mountain's voice carried shame as he hesitated: "I..." Just that single word's tone was enough for Li Hua to make his judgment. "High Mountain, don't speak. Let me guess." "Has May encountered some danger? And this danger prevents you from reporting it to us?" Li Hua asked calmly. High Mountain gripped the phone tightly, offering no response. Dıscover more novels at 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝※𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖※𝕟𝕖𝕥 But silence was answer enough for Li Hua. Li Hua exhaled over the phone. "Now, I order you in my capacity as Hai City Game Master of Order and East China Regional Director to report your squad's situation and May's circumstances to me!" "I will coordinate with Jiangcheng Game Master and Order Honorary Member Tycoon to provide your squad with the highest level of support and assistance—regardless of what consequences your report may bring, I will bear all responsibility!" "You only need to execute my orders and answer my questions!" Li Hua spoke with determined tone. High Mountain paused for a moment before immediately responding. Li Hua's words acted like a calming pill, instantly reassuring High Mountain. Although the situation hadn't changed, High Mountain suddenly realized... The Free Alliance might be terrifying, but... This was still Order's territory, and they were the strongest organization. High Mountain quickly composed himself and calmly reported the afternoon's events in detail. His own mistakes, Lin Yu's decisiveness... High Mountain held nothing back in his report. Soon, after listening to High Mountain's report, Li Hua pondered for a few seconds before responding. "You're saying he was taken by Free Alliance members they encountered by chance?" "But for some reason... he's now revealed the Marauders' stronghold?" High Mountain nodded. "Correct. I suspect Free Alliance and Marauders might have secretly allied, but if that's true, then May could be in real danger!" "Maybe Free Alliance won't kill him for some strange reason, but if he reaches Marauders' territory or gets handed over to Marauders by Free Alliance... then his chances are slim." High Mountain couldn't help expressing his concerns. "I understand," Li Hua said quickly, "Tycoon and I are currently near the Marauders' stronghold—we'll infiltrate to investigate." "The Soul Gold Brooch isn't sensing anything, but its last appearance seems to have been in this area." "Notify the other squad captains to be ready for reinforcement at any time." Li Hua spoke before ending the call. High Mountain clutched his phone, the self-blame and worry in his heart somewhat alleviated but not completely gone. Soon, after listening to High Mountain's report, Li Hua pondered for a few seconds before responding. He looked at that three-word text message, unable to suppress his anxiety. A young man brave and righteous enough to send intelligence under dangerous circumstances, however hastily... Even though he wasn't officially an Order member yet, in High Mountain's heart, he already considered him a comrade and colleague. High Mountain absolutely didn't want anything bad to happen to him! He looked out the window where continuous fine rain and dark, low clouds enveloped all of Jiangcheng in damp darkness. The wide river flowing through the city seemed to connect with the sky through this rain, filled with a sense of ominous foreboding. Though without evidence... This rainy night seemed intimately connected with bloodshed and death. Meanwhile, standing before the aged cargo ship, Li Hua held a large transparent umbrella and quietly put away his phone. Tycoon, standing beside him in a plastic raincoat, grinned. "Inflitration, Brother Li Hua, that's not really my specialty." He had been standing next to Li Hua and heard the entire conversation with High Mountain. "Just comforting that squad captain from Henan Province," he sighed. "The person is still alive anyway. Hesitant, overly cautious infiltration might actually create danger." "Gambling with someone else's life doesn't seem like your style," Tycoon stretched lazily. "Though I plan to follow your lead, you'll need to convince me." Li Hua adjusted his glasses and spoke calmly. "You know me, Brother He. I never gamble blindly." "I just calculated the probabilities. The chance that storming this place right now would get May May killed is infinitely close to 0%." "So that's how it is! Now I'm reassured!" Li Hua nodded: "Yes, so next I plan to go all out—please lend me your assistance, Brother He. I know your interventions come at great cost, but... consider me in your debt." Hearing this, Tycoon smiled: "Is it Gambler Li Hua who owes me, or Order Regional Director Li Hua? Or perhaps Hai City Li Family's Third Young Master Li Hua who owes me?" Li Hua responded seriously: "All of them." Tycoon raised his eyebrows in surprise: "Oh? You think that highly of that kid!" Then he waved his hand. "I'm joking. Let's not calculate debts between us too carefully, since you called me 'Brother He' after all." "Besides, Free Alliance and Marauders dare to openly ally in my territory and kidnap Order members..." Tycoon raised his hand, and the air filled with clinking metallic sounds. Like coins pouring down, a glint of golden light sparked at his fingertips. Simultaneously, a hint of ferocity emerged in Tycoon's tone. "I never planned to let them off anyway!"