The two accomplices looked at the narrow rat hole before them, finding it hard to believe. "Are you sure we can fit through this tiny hole? Stop joking."
"I'll try first. If it doesn't work, we'll think of something else." Falcon put on a head cover and lay down to test it out. He was desperate to leave as quickly as possible. He knew all too well Bonnie's skills and methods. Bonnie despised traitors, and death was certain if caught.
Falcon easily dug through the rat hole as the soil around it was loose, eventually creating a path in the corner. Excitement gleamed in his eyes as he called his accomplices over.
"This hole is big enough for us to escape. Hurry, crawl through! Don’t forget the chip and the card."
"Got it," one of the accomplices responded. The other followed closely. When Falcon saw them pass through, he crawled out as well.
The sudden brightness outside was almost blinding, giving Falcon a feeling of rebirth. He took a deep breath of fresh air, ready to share the joy of survival with his accomplices. However, when he turned around, the sight before him made his blood run cold, and his smile froze.
A large group surrounded the area, and he recognized some faces from the Nidhogg Organization. These people had been sent to capture them. He had suspected Bonnie would have a backup plan, which was evident now.
Falcon felt admiration and urgency as he tried to signal his accomplices to run. However, someone from the Nidhogg Organization spotted him before he could speak.
"Falcon is over there! Quick, catch him!"
As soon as the shout rose, the surrounding people converged on Falcon and his two accomplices. The three of them paled and quickly bolted in the opposite direction. Members of the Nidhogg and Dark Knight Organization gave chase immediately.
Collin and Floyd arrived at the abandoned manor’s main hall with their teams. Seeing the disarmed traps around, Collin felt worried for Bonnie.
"Mr. Boyd! Mr. Boyd! Are you here? If you hear me, answer!" Collin called out while moving forward, his heart in his throat. His subordinates scanned the area with flashlights, searching for any sign of Bonnie and the others.
Floyd frowned while surveying the surroundings. Noticing footprints leading to the backyard door, he quickly approached. Floyd saw several spots where the soil had been disturbed. He was uncertain of the situation and turned to Collin.
"I think your boss and my boss went this way, but there are several places where the soil has been dug up. I'm not sure what to make of it. Come take a look."
"Places where the soil has been dug?" Collin furrowed his brow and quickly went to Floyd's side.
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