Chapter 718 - 40: [Destiny]: We’re All Good People

In the shadow of the neighboring villa.

The members of Squad 103, who had been secretly observing without participating, came to life the moment [Mask] appeared, as if experiencing a collective climax.

Red Dragonfly opened her delicate handbag, took out a lipstick, gently twisted it open, and carefully applied the crimson color to her lips.

Recruiting new members required greeting them in the most beautiful manner.

Moreover, it wasn’t just about new members; if things went well, this person could soon become the new leader.

It was hard to say what others thought, but in Red Dragonfly’s eyes, Captain of the Constables was already halfway in the past tense.

However, Red Dragonfly was not the most excited one; that title belonged to Wild Beast.

He suddenly stood up, grabbed a suitcase, and was about to rush out, shouting:

"Where’s Zuo Bai? Get Zuo Bai back, it’s his time to shine."

Even though Zuo Bai’s recent actions had greatly impressed Squad 103,

the moment [Mask] appeared, all the goodwill Zuo Bai had hard-earned suddenly seemed insignificant.

It’s not that Squad 103 was ruthless, it’s just that [Mask] was the ultimate temptation, and its allure was too irresistible.

The feeling was just like that old yet fitting lyric — you love me, but I love someone else.

The bit of goodwill Zuo Bai accumulated was nothing compared to the mere tip of the iceberg that [Mask] revealed.

Master of Ceremonies, having just gone "blind" for the second time, had his eyes covered again, and he had no idea where Zuo Bai was, except that the new teammate was hard to keep track of.

Normally, Zuo Bai wouldn’t be able to escape his sight, but given that he’s "blind" now, it was a different story.

In the corner, the driver Wu Shou, always trying to remain unnoticed, was eavesdropping attentively.

He cautiously interjected:

"Um... I think I saw Zuo Bai sneaking into that patch of bushes over there..."

His fingers, trembling, pointed to a dense and messy patch of bushes behind the neighboring villa.

Heaven knows, he was the one who cared most about Zuo Bai in this room.

After all, if he and Zuo Bai weren’t kindred spirits, they were at least bound by the same fate.

If Zuo Bai slipped away leaving him behind, how lonely would he be in this long, dark night?

Red Dragonfly and the others followed Wu Shou’s pointing direction, then turned their gazes collectively to Captain of the Constables.

The implication was clear—it was a request for Captain of the Constables to bring Zuo Bai back.

Captain of the Constables revealed a crooked set of teeth, with an imperceptible hint of frustration and helplessness in his eyes.

With a hoarse voice, he said:

"If I go find Zuo Bai, what about you all?"

Red Dragonfly and Wild Beast answered in unison without hesitation:

"We’ll go help [Mask] deal with the Night Watcher."

Captain of the Constables twitched the muscles at the corner of his mouth:

"Does [Mask] need your help?"

According to what Master of Ceremonies perceived, [Mask]’s strength was unfathomable.

There was no doubt about the validity of Master of Ceremonies’ perception; no one questioned it.

After all, Master of Ceremonies had been "blind" twice.

Red Dragonfly nodded, saying:

"Whether [Mask] needs help is a matter of strength; whether we help is a matter of attitude. Toward new members, Squad 103 must show familial care."

Wild Beast nodded vigorously beside her, emitting a deep "um! um!" sound from his throat.

Observing the old members showing such "enthusiastic" and "caring" attitudes towards not-yet members, Captain of the Constables felt a mix of emotions akin to a concoction of five flavors—sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty.

On one hand, he indeed felt a tinge of comfort.

The "unity" of the members was the core trait embedded within [Destiny].

(One of Destiny’s initial tags [Unity]: Official members of this force have overall loyalty ratings of 80+, mutual trust ratings among members of 85+, can trust each other with their lives, and there’s a 300% reduction in the possibility of capture and betrayal under duress.)

Simultaneously, he wasn’t so happy, feeling the strong indication that his position as leader was at stake.

Were they in such a hurry to welcome the new member, or rather, the new leader?

Captain of the Constables didn’t bother to puncture the façade of his teammates; with a sigh, he said:

"Remember the strategy we devised? Since [Mask] wants to conceal his strength, we should gauge and recruit him based on what he shows. Don’t mess it up."

Red Dragonfly and Wild Beast nodded like pecking hens, their eyes drifting towards the door, showing a "hurry up and leave, don’t waste time" expression.

Looking at their demeanor, Captain of the Constables felt even more blocked in his chest.

He stopped speaking, kicked his worn-out plastic slippers a bit, barely causing any rustle, and with a flash, disappeared into the patch of bushes outside the villa.

As soon as Captain of the Constables’ back disappeared, Red Dragonfly and Wild Beast shot out like arrows, eagerly rushing towards the direction of [Mask].

Master of Ceremonies was a beat slow, tugging at the black cloth over his eyes.

He was the most anxious among them about meeting [Mask]; he took a deep breath, slowing his pace, and followed behind Red Dragonfly and Wild Beast.

Driver Wu Shou shrank in the corner, internally torn, still hesitating whether to follow or not.

He couldn’t afford to provoke [Destiny], nor could he afford to provoke the Night Watcher; he just wanted to drive a taxi honestly, which was proving to be too difficult.

Oh~, and his taxi was gone too. He wondered if it counted as a workplace injury and whether the Corpse Recovery Man organization would compensate or reimburse him.