541, goodbye Mercer

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The progression of events always seems to surprise.

For instance, Du Wei appeared to betray the church on the surface, but in reality, he wanted to penetrate the Vanity Sect as an undercover agent to identify the "member" who had designs on Alex.

He planned to contact Mercer.

Yet in reality.

Before he could reach out to Mercer, he had already received a message from him.

...

The next day.

At a European airport about five hundred kilometers away from the Vanity Sect.

Inside a dimly lit bar.

Du Wei and Mercer had arranged to meet here.

With few patrons during the day, the bartender wiped down the stemware, preparing for the evening's guests.

And in a corner of the bar.

Du Wei sat on a sofa, shrouded in shadows, while Mercer sat across from him.

Just like before.

Mercur still wore a mask, as if he had never taken it off.

"Mr. Du Wei, I never imagined we would meet in this manner. How should I address you now, Your Excellency the Duke?"