He hid in the smoke, cautiously moving toward the central area.
The other three split into two groups and were also taking action, everything going smoothly so far.
The enemy was hiding nearby, danger was everywhere, and Du Wuwei tuned every nerve to avoid missing any critical detail.
He thought he was here not to "avenge" his teammates, but to clash head-on with "those people."
This was an eager anticipation after they had crossed paths.
This was an unforgettable thought after a crushing defeat.
They were a presence one wanted to challenge again.
As soldiers, in non-combat situations, the strong often ignited their fighting spirit.
Especially the strong, who prefer encountering even stronger enemies.
But Du Wuwei never expected the enemy to appear within his view in "that way."
—The enemy emerged from behind a tree, openly waiting on his path, without assault, calmly stepping out as if seeing someone entirely harmless.
