Tell me, where is Bryson? Hannah asked straightforwardly.


    Dont worry.


    Your hero is safe and sound, even more glorious than you might imagine.


    But whether he can leave here smoothly or not depends on you.


    His words wereden with deep meaning.


    Hannah looked at him, puzzled by his intentions.


    Did you leave the key in that rabbit puppet to lure me out? She squinted at him and pressed further, Your superior wanted to arrest me, yet you let me escape.


    What on earth are you trying to achieve? The masked man reclined on the sofa, casting a contemtive gaze upwards at Hannah.


    Miss Moore, your intellect is truly admirable.


    Why not indulge in a little game? If you can deduce my thoughts, I shall grant you freedom from the confines of Twilight Dimness.


    Hannahs response wasced with scorn.


    Youll let me go? And just how do you propose to justify that to your superior? The smile on the masked mans face deepened, bing ever more enigmatic in the dimly lit room. You dont need to concern yourself with that.


    The game begins now.


    You have three chances to guess correctly.


    Hannah pursed her lips tightly, her guard still up.


    You intend to manipte Remington through me.


    Im sorry, Miss Moore.


    That is incorrect.


    You have two attempts remaining, the masked man replied, shaking his head in feigned regret.


    In truth, you n to use both Bryson and me to eliminate certain factions within the Twilight Dimness.


    A flicker of surprise passed through the masked mans eyes at her sharp insight.


    Youre astute, but not quite there yet.


    Onest chance, Miss Moore.


    Dont say I didnt offer my help. Taking a deep breath, Hannah realized it was not merely a test, but also a trap.


    Yet, she had to try to break free.


    Actually, you are a lone force within the Twilight Dimness, seeking to use Bryson and me to reim your power.


    The masked man burst intoughter, his apuse resonating within the confined space.


    Brilliant, Miss Moore, youve truly surpassed my expectations.


    It seems I must uphold my promise.


    He rose and strode to a corner of the room, gently pressing against the wall.


    A hiddenpartment slowly slid open, revealing a smallmunication device.


    Remember, freedom is reciprocal.


    Ill provide you with an escape route, but you must do me a favor, the masked man stated in a graver tone as he extended a key to her.


    Hannah epted the key, pausing momentarily.


    She knew this might be her only chance to escape. I agree, but you must first ensure Brysons safety.


    Deal, the masked man responded sinctly, then nudged her forward.


    Proceed.


    This is as far as I can assist you.


    Sess in your escape is now in your hands.


    Hannah hesitated before moving, turning back to scrutinize the masked man.


    His words wereden with ambiguity, and she sensed deceit.


    And if I manage to escape, your men will still pursue me once they notice Im gone? The masked man shrugged and said, Im aiding you.


    Should my superior learn of this, my fate wont be a pleasant one.


    Once you escape and are discovered, Ill bepelled to join the pursuit to recapture you.


    Hannahs gaze darkened.


    Arent you concerned that once Im captured, Ill reveal to your so-called superior that you facilitated my escape? Ha-ha.