68 Chapter 68 - A Bunch of Idiotic Robbers (2/2)

The rest nodded their heads.

”Masks!” someone reminded.

All excitedly pulled out a piece of triangular cloth, as a devout expression crossed their faces.

”We thank that player in Yunduan City who thought up of such an ingenious method to hide a player's identity. We'll now walk the path toward riches!” a man recited with gravitas.

”Utmost gratitude!” everyone sincerely agreed.

”We're using this for the first time, so let's do our best. We don't want to be the laughingstocks of the players in Yunduan City,” the same man stated.

All nodded their heads solemnly.

”Alright!” The man pulled his buddies to huddle together, taking out a strip of paper with the numbers 27149 written on it using large font.

”This is the benefactor who has paved the way for our group. Although we don't know his name or his appearance, his glorious record of attaining 15 PK points in a few hours is forever etched in Parallel World's history. May he protect us,” With that, he burned the slip of paper.

All clasped their hands in front of them and silently said their prayers.

Someone broke this solemn silence as he said, ”Boss, I heard that that guy did not pick up the dropped equipment after killing his target. We don't seem to be walking the same path as him.”

”Don't worry about the minor details. Just accept it!” the boss snapped.

Everyone continued to pray until the ceremony ended. Gu Fei, who was hundreds of meters away, sneezed his loudest sneeze ever in-game.

”Can you guys really handle this mission?” the boss asked some of the gathered people. Half of them had the same posture: one hand holding a weapon and the other rubbing the waist. They were the few that had sprained their waists while trying to imitate Gu Fei's moves.

”We're fine! It's the first time we're doing a masked operation. We'll definitely participate!” the few said resolutely.

”Very well,” the boss nodded his head, ”Everyone get ready. Masks!”

With that order from the big boss, all covered their faces with a piece of cloth.

”Let's go! We'll show the players in Yunduan City that we're Yueye City's masked professionals!” the boss bellowed.

”Yeah!” While the group of highwaymen set off in high spirits, the boss was furrowing his brows. Half of his followers had one of their arms akimbo, looking extremely ugly as they limped forward. They somewhat ruined the image of his mercenary group with their awkward movements. Suddenly, he thought of something, Does it matter? Everyone's wearing a mask, anyway.

Wearing a mask is truly great! Can't lose our face even if we want to! The boss heaved a relieved sigh, as he once again praised the man who had come up with the method.

”I'll add another piece just in case!” The boss added another piece of cloth on top of the one currently covering his face. He felt pleased for coming up with something that their benefactor had not thought up of yet.

As they rushed out of the walkway, the players on the street were immediately drawn to their astonishing sight.

The group of highwaymen obviously understood the concept of not being able to lose face even if they wanted to, as they completely ignored the look everyone was throwing their way. Instead, they focused on following the path that they had previously discussed.

”Who are these people?” a player asked curiously.

”The Black Hand mercenary group,” someone answered.

”How did you know?”

”Someone's wearing the mercenary group's emblem,” he explained.

”What's the point of masking themselves if their emblems can be seen? Are they stupid?”

”Most likely….”

The group was steadily advancing forward when a player from a side-alley grabbed one of them, ”Coward, there you are! Didn't we make a deal that you'll get me two bandage rolls, yesterday? Hand them over!”

”I'm no coward!” the man's voice stated calmly.

”I know. Your name's Coward's Savior! Two words are one too many. Coward is just easier and nicer to say,” the player mocked.

”How did you know it's me?” Coward's Savior asked, feeling shocked.

”I recognized your equipment! What're you lot up to, anyway?”

”None of your business!” Coward's Savior retorted. He then bitterly reported on the mercenary channel, ”Boss! I've been exposed!”

”To think you couldn't even hide your identity. I'm sorry but you're not qualified to be a part of this special mercenary group,” the boss remarked coldly.

A cruel system prompt sounded next. [Coward's Savior has been kicked out from The Black Hand mercenary group.]

”D*mn! I'm going to f*ck you up!” Coward's Savior tore off his mask and dove straight for the player who had revealed his identity.

”Don't bother with him. Let's continue onward,” the boss ordered the few hesitant players.

”Boss, I have that guy in my line of sight. He's just right ahead,” one of the players in front reported.

”Alright, break up! We'll surround him stealthily. Don't let him reach the safe zone. This is our last chance,” the boss commanded.

”Go! Go! Go!” someone shouted and everyone split up.