What did you do with the bodies?

Nicole watched the intruders from her hidden spot.

“Are you sure we’re in the right place? We’ve been walking for hours and no mansion in sight,” a woman’s impatient tone cut through the silence. Others grunted in agreement, their gazes flicking to the leader.

The woman in front frowned, clearly displeased, and raised her laser gun, pointing it at the complainer’s forehead.

“Another word from you…” she trailed off coldly. The sound of the safety clicking off sent a clear message.

Everyone fell silent, their eyes wary as they faced their employer. The woman under the gun trembled but subtly reached for her own weapon.

Lowering her gun, the leader snapped, “No one questions me on this mission. Anyone who disobeys—”

She pulled the trigger.

A blast of blue light ripped through a tree—unfortunately, the one closest to Nicole’s hiding spot.

Nicole stepped out, finding no reason to stay hidden. There wasn’t anyone among them strong enough to pose a threat.