A sly smile crossed Hannahs face as she pulled a small device from her pocket and pressed its button.


    Suddenly, the lights flickered, and a piercing rm sounded, clearly drawing more attention to the scene.


    What… the rabbit-masked man faltered, his subordinates thrown into disarray.


    Seizing the opportunity, Remington moved swiftly towards the masked man.


    His silver de glinted coldly in the night as he aimed straight for his adversarys heart.


    The game is over, Remington said in a low, resolute voice.


    At that critical moment, a dark figure leaped into the fray.


    The neer grabbed the rabbit-masked mans arm, pulling him away from the path of Remingtons de.


    The two vanished into the darkness swiftly. Who was that? Remington demanded, Go after them! Stop chasing them.


    We have plenty of others to deal with here.


    At this critical juncture, Hannah offered a calm suggestion.


    Although they hadnt managed to capture the rabbit-masked man, it was clear that the battle had significantly weakened his forces.


    Gradually, Remington and his team gained the upper hand.


    As they subdued the remaining assants, Conor quickly took stock of their numbers and reported back.


    The area was chaotic, heavy with the scent of blood.


    Suddenly, a messenger burst in from the outside.


    Sir, weve discovered an underground passage behind the warehouse! Hearing this, Remingtons brow furrowed, and his eyes sharpened with an eagle-like intensity.


    He instantly grasped that this could be their means of escape. He whirled around andmanded Conor, Take half the men and inspect the passage.


    Find their hideout and make sure he doesnt slip away! Yes, sir! Conor immediately ryed the order, and his men hastened toward the warehouse.


    Meanwhile, Remington approached Hannah, a contemtive expression shaping his features.


    Do you know the person wearing the rabbit head mask? he inquired.


    Yes, when I was at Cadilind, Hannah began, her voice trailing off momentarily.


    He wasnt against me, but weve met before.


    My friends and I risked our lives to escape from the ind, yet we failed to capture him.


    Now, hes here.


    Bryson interjected indifferently, Perhaps he was targeting youst time. What he mentioned wasnt trivial; he intended to ensnare everyone on the ind.


    As Hannah pondered, a group emerged from outside and announced, Sir, Conor and his team are missing! What do you mean by missing? Remingtons frown deepened.


    The man hesitated, then exined, Conor descended with his men in pursuit, but weve heard nothing since.


    We stayed at the entrance, too wary to follow.


    After calling out several times to no avail, there was only silence in the passage.


    We had no choice but to return and report to you, sir! Remington turned to Hannah and asked, Miss Moore, what should we do now? Lets go down and take a look ourselves.


    Have your men stand guard outside, she suggested.


    Okay.


    They approached the dark entrance of the underground passage, its secrets obscured in shadow.