"Attention, gamers," the voice boomed. "On screen you can see four familiar insects - a butterfly, a firefly, a moth, and a dragonfly, each secured in separate boxes. Can you guess which creature is in the box before you?"
Only one box lay in front of them, demanding them to pick one insect out of the four.
"You've got five minutes, starting now. 60, 59, 58…"
Robin instinctively glanced at Scarface Man, who was attentively listening to the answer.
Suddenly, the white doors of the backstage viewing area swung open, and a group of men dressed in black stormed in.
In the center, a man walked briskly, his mask marked with the numbers 1-2.
It was the first time Mr. Nine seen the founder of the game, and his eyes darkened as 1-2 made his entrance.
After 1-2 appeared, the surveillance in the gaming area paused on Scarface Man.
"Who invited this man?"
"It was me," Mr. Quartus nonchalantly replied, rising from his seat.
1-2 was dressed in a black protective suit, his whole body well covered. Yet, the deadly cold aura he exuded was palpable.
"2-7 accused you of interfering the game, Mr. Quartus. Please, come with me."
2-7 actually made 1-2 personally went down to address the matter.
Without haste, Mr. Quartus glanced at 2-7, stepped off the stage, and extended his hands.
The men in black following 1-2 handcuffed Mr. Quartus and led him away…
Before he exited, Mr. Quartus turned back, casting a glance at Mr. Nine. Both of them were masked, their expressions hidden, yet a silent understanding passed between them.
With Mr. Quartus taken away, Scarface Man’s cover was blown. The game in the lower level was over.
Watching Mr. Quartus' retreating figure, Mr. Nine slowly clenched the fingers resting on his knee…
Since 1-2 came from the upper level to the middle, he had to make an impact.
He didn't leave immediately but took over the laptop handed by the men in black. In front of everyone, he started coding.
Within five minutes, he completely changed the game. The content of the boxes was also swiftly replaced according to his programming, which meant the information Scarface Man had received beforehand was all wrong.
Mr. Nine unclenched his fist and stood up.
1-2 engrossed in coding didn’t even glance up.
"Anyone who leaves the viewing area will be shot immediately!"
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