1534 The Golden-Haired Man.

F***!

What did they just see?

Everyone was more than taken aback by the boldness of the few women before them.

And before they could reach, these women had not only knocked down the few guards standing by, but also began unlocking the many places across the barred door.

With the trouble above, most of those guarding them had fled, leaving a mere 3 standing guard.

But Ivanka and her girls didn't stop there.

In a blink of an eye, 3 of them switched attire with the killed guard.

Seeing all this, the many women were more than afraid of these strange pale-faced women... Especially after listening to the orders from the leaf one.

"Ashley... You know what to do..."

The one named Ashley nodded, knowing she and a few others would be in charge of leading these women out as planned.

As for Ivanka and the rest, they were out to find all the information they could get.

But for this, they couldn't do it alone.

Ivanka looked at the 27-year-old lady before them.

There were others older and maybe more experienced than this lady. However, through their little time here, they concluded that this woman posted more trustworthy attributes compared to the other older ones.

"Are you sure you know your way about these parts?"

The ginger-haired woman nodded vigorously: "Yes... Yes!... I've served here for 4 years and am one of the oldest survivors. It is near impossible for someone to last here for more than 5 years."

"Good... Your service is much appreciated. But don't worry, nothing ill will come to you with us around." Ivanka assured.

And though she didn't need to go into detail, anyone with a brain could see that the attacks from above might have something to do with them.

Now, hearing her affiliation, the shifting ginger-head woman couldn't help but sigh with relief.

Maybe it's because she always wanted revenge, or perhaps because she felt tonight the heavens were in their favor, that she boldly volunteered to show them the way.

Over her time here, she had served the few most powerful men in this fortress severally.

So she knew the path to take, even if her eyes were closed.

And just like that, Ivanka's team left the site while Ashley's gang began their grand escape.

Of course, some were unwilling to leave with this group, secretly an inn to alert any T.O.E.P men they met along the way.

But after hearing that this place might get blown up with black powder after this... Who would want to stay any longer and risk getting buried to death?

No way!

Now, they only hoped these ladies could bring them out quicker!

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Din. Din. Din. Din. Din.

Ivanka's gang stealthily rushed out, looking left and right at all times.

"You there! Halt!... What are you lot doing out at this---"

Fhup!!!

Ivanka plunged a few pebbles onto the man's throat with her supernatural strength.

And before the man could fall, he was caught by the other ladies.

They dragged him to the corner and began taking off his clothes.

"Quickly!" Ivanka urged.

And soon, they were running once more.

And because of the chaotic enemies also running amok, they blended well into the scene, with the ginger-haired woman being the only one in prostitute attire.

Anyone who saw this scene would think maybe on their way to bringing her to the big bosses for some fun, the attacks from above began.

And now, maybe they were trying to keep her in another quiet corner until things calmed.

In the end, the woman was escorted by many of their T.O.E.P men. So what harm could she cause?

Many weren't focused on her but the constant cries for backup from those above.

"Dammit! Who the hell dares to attack us so blatantly?"

"F**king bastards! They've really hit us in a tight pinch."

"Hurry! Hurry!

Send all the barrels of black powder out!!!"

(*π*)

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Like so, Ivanka was ahead, but Lucy wasn't far behind too.

What?

A few standing guard at one of the tunnel exits into the fortress were shocked beyond belief, seeing the strange people storm in.

But before they could smack their lips in warning, a sudden rush of pain flooded their senses.

Peuu! Peuu! Peuu!~

Lucy's silencers went straight for the kill, taking down as many as she could.

"Your majesty, 9 O'clock."

Peuu!~

Lucy took care of the last one, nodding tactfully to her gang.

Very quickly, some pulled the bodies to the sides, while others rolled to the corners, slowly inching their way forward with sharp vigilance.

3 of the men leaned tightly along the stony walls, slowly crouching down and taking out compact mirrors to take a peek.

But though the many fire torches on the walls gave off dim lights, which should've been enough, the torch's reach created many dark corners along the paths... Especially with how they were strategically placed.

So for all they knew, there might be hidden guards lurking in these shadows.

1, 2, 3... 6 spotted in the dark.

Maybe the heavens bless his majesty Landon for inventing Heat vision technology.

Peuu! Peuu! Peuu! Peuu!

What?!!!!

Everyone happened so fast that those falling to their deaths felt it too surreal.

What was fast? This was fast!

They hadn't even heard the whistling sounds of an arrow to react and protect themselves.

So how exactly did the enemy shoot them down?

Many didn't understand, struggling for air as suffocating quickly took hold of them.

And soon, they closed their eyes for the last time.

Dead.

It had come too fast for these omnipotent T.O.E.Ps.

Lucy kept her expression cold.

"Let's go." Though they were winning, she wouldn't be so confident just yet.

The enemy... The enemy might have a higher trick up their sleeves once they find themselves cornered.

And sure enough, her guess was right because, at this very moment, a man with golden hair and a powerful aura listened to the reports with a calm expression.

In fact… one might say he was too calm.