At the summit above the hot springs, Faceless held binoculars, observing the situation below.
Black Puma stood nearby, eager and ready, with an excited expression on his rugged face.
Just now, news came from the winery that Artemis had been injured, and they were forced into the hot spring pool.
A decisive strike at this moment could undoubtedly kill Rebecca and Artemis.
With their demise, there would be no one to restrain his expansion of business territory.
"You've got some skills, forcing Artemis into a desperate situation, making him face a dilemma," Faceless remarked. "I'll send someone to kill them, ensuring they don't escape and continue to threaten me and suppress my endeavors."
After speaking, he turned around, preparing to leave.
Faceless put away the binoculars and casually said, "If you don't want to see your stronghold crushed, just stay put."
Black Puma abruptly halted, looking at her with some gloominess. He asked, "What do you mean by that? If Rebecca and Artemis are dead, who would crush my stronghold?"
Faceless calmly said, "Bailey. Don't underestimate that woman's methods. If she exhausts the entire power of The Saviors to besiege you, not to mention you, even Tarragon won't fare well. Moreover, do you think you can kill Artemis with all your might? Don't be naive. That man is extraordinary, almost unmatched. You can't kill him. Even if by some chance you manage to, you won't escape the retaliation from Bailey and the Luther family. Stirring up a hornet's nest is not a pleasant experience. Don't attempt it."
Black Puma roared in frustration, "Then why did you go through the trouble of arranging this act? Just want to see Sutton and Luther roll in the hay? After they're done, they'll still come after us. Isn't your move pointless?"
"Who said it's pointless?" Faceless wiped the lens of the binoculars while speaking. "I've said it before, Bailey has zero tolerance for mistakes. If she sees Luther and Sutton entangled, she'll surely make a big fuss. At that time, you can seize the opportunity to escape Zaewora and start fresh somewhere else. Black Puma, if you're planning to kill Artemis, I advise you to give up early. The Luther family, the Shurmer family, Tarragon, and the Saviors are all intertwined. If you manage to kill Artemis, don't think you'll live. Luther and Shurmer will tear you apart, and Tarragon will ensure your complete destruction. I'm not trying to scare you, it's your choice."
Upon hearing her words, Black Puma immediately hesitated again, running his hand through his hair, feeling a bit frustrated. "Such a good opportunity, should I really let it slip?"
Faceless leisurely said, "Indeed, such a great opportunity should be seized and utilized to its fullest potential."
After saying this, she took out her phone and composed a message to a certain number: "Double the dosage of the stupefying drug in the hot spring pool. I want to see the effects in two minutes."
After sending the message, Faceless looked toward the other side of the mountain.
"Oh, Bailey, all these years you've been suppressing me. Even the vision I've yearned for is in your hands. You're making it impossible for me to establish my own sect. Today, I'll give you a big gift. I'll formally declare war on you. I hope you enjoy it."
Inside the hot spring pool, Artemis noticeably felt his body temperature rising faster and the surrounding air becoming thin.
Rebecca wiped the sweat from her forehead, leaning against a fake rock, catching her breath.
"Chief Luther, something seems off. They don't seem intent on killing us. If that were the case, they would have come in and attacked us a long time ago, especially since we've been in here injured. Now, they seem to be unaware, waiting for the effects of the drug to kick in, hoping we'll do something irrational. Could it be that they just want to meddle in our affairs?" Rebecca expressed her concern.
Artemis scoffed.
They were certainly not trying to meddle or play matchmaker for him and Rebecca.
The reason why Faceless went to such lengths to dig such a big trap for them was simply to use his affair to undermine Bailey.
This tactic could be described as both cunning and sophisticated.
Upon careful consideration, he realized that Faceless indeed wouldn't kill him.
Killing him wouldn't benefit her in any way.
To strike at Bailey, all she needed was to set up his betrayal.
After all, killing him wouldn't only anger Bailey but also all the forces behind him.
How desperate would Faceless have to be to kill him and invite countless troubles upon herself?
Once he realized this, he wasn't worried about rushing out and losing his life.
"They have no intention of killing us. We shouldn't linger here. Help me up, and let's break out of here," he said to Rebecca.
Rebecca clenched her teeth, determination radiating from her gaze.
In this crucial moment, she understood that if she couldn't seize this opportunity, any hope for the rest of her life would be lost.
"Okay, let's get moving," she declared.
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