Chapter 176

Chapter 176:

It also served as a precaution against any tricks Ashton might have up his sleeve.

That was why Blood Diver had gestured for several of his subordinates to close in around him. He made sure to issue a clear threat. “Ashton, you’d better be telling the truth. If not, you’re in for a world of pain! And don’t even think about trying to pull a fast one. If you do, your end will come even quicker!” Blood Diver spun his gun menacingly as he delivered the warning.

With his team now surrounding Ashton, it was clear he was completely unarmed.

Even if Ashton was reckless, he had to know that picking a fight under these circumstances would be sheer madness.

Ashton remained silent, barely acknowledging Blood Diver’s warnings. With his head bowed, he appeared to be diligently searching for the Dark Night Killing Token, but his true focus was on the three armed assassins approaching Blood Diver.

Blood Diver, ever cautious, took no chances. To prevent Ashton from attempting any tricks, he left only one armed assassin guarding the hostages while summoning the other three to his side. Unbeknownst to him, this excessive caution would prove to be his undoing.

Ashton recognized this as his golden opportunity – the perfect moment to act and protect everyone.

Oblivious to Ashton’s scheming, Blood Diver watched him fumble about, growing increasingly impatient. He shoved Ashton roughly and snapped, “Hey! Speed it up, will you? Don’t think for a second that your Dark Night Killing Token intimidates me! Push me too far and I’ll fucking kill you regardless of what you have!”

Ashton looked up with a sly smile. “Look, I got it!” he declared, producing a card from his pocket and presenting it to Blood Diver.

Blood Diver froze momentarily. The Dark Night Killing Token he remembered looked nothing like this. When he glanced down, his suspicions were confirmed – Ashton had handed him nothing more than a bookstore membership card. Blood Diver’s face twisted in rage.

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“You think you can fool me?” he roared, raising his gun to shoot Ashton in the head. But just as his finger tightened on the trigger, the weapon was suddenly wrenched from his grasp.

A gunshot echoed through the air, and a crimson bloom appeared on Blood Diver’s chest. His eyes widened in shock as he stared at Ashton before collapsing to the ground, dead before he could react.

The sudden turn of events left the remaining three assassins stunned. Acting on instinct, they immediately trained their weapons on Ashton.

But their quick response was no match for Ashton’s preparedness. He had visualized this scenario countless times. As they raised their weapons, Ashton’s boot connected with their legs, knocking them down with swift, precise kicks.

With a quick motion, he leveled his gun and dispatched each assassin with lethal precision.

Their screams pierced the air, alerting any remaining assassins. Yet Ashton remained vigilant, never lowering his guard despite taking out several of them.

He was acutely aware that at least one armed assassin was still lurking nearby. Ashton had already pinpointed the man’s location.

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