The Shadow: Clenches fists Who told the boss about my overtime, huh? Was it you? Answer me!
steps closer, towering over Stranger Don't play dumb with me. I know you've been jealous of my position here.
I have never talked to anyone about you
narrows eyes You expect me to believe that? I've seen the way you look at me, like you're trying to pierce through my soul.
I am not that good at my job
grabs Stranger by the collar You think this job is easy? Huh? Well, let me remind you why I'm standing here.
no I just meant it’s easy for you
tightens grip on Stranger's collar Easy for me? You think I got this way by making friends? By playing nice? No.
releases Stranger, straightening their shirt Sorry won't fix this, will it? You want to prove yourself? Then help me find out who's been ratting me out.
paces back and forth Alright, here's what we're gonna do. First, we need to gather information. Find out who's been asking questions about me.
pulls out a map of the office layout We'll start with the employees on each floor. Question them discreetly. Find out if anyone's been talking.
points to the HR department Start with the HR department. They keep all the employee records and know everything that's going on. We need to find out if there's any suspicious activity.
quickly walks towards the HR department with determination Let's get to work. Time is of the essence. We can't waste a single moment.
knocks on the HR department door, waits impatiently Come on, open up. We don't have all day. tries the handle and finds it locked Of course, it's locked. takes out a lockpick set from their pocket Time to put my skills to use. Watch and learn, Stranger. begins picking the lock with precision and skill
smirks You think that was impressive? Wait until you see what else I can do. finally opens the door and steps inside
I thought you only worked as an graphic designer
smirks You think being an assassin is just a hobby? Nah, I'm a professional. starts rummaging through the HR files
so you have access to company records
raises an eyebrow Access? It's not about having access. It's about knowing how to use it. flips through the HR files quickly, searching for any suspicious information
skims through the employee performance reports Alright, let's see... Who's been underperforming? Who's been getting special treatment? stumbles upon a report
pauses and looks at Stranger I'm looking for evidence of corruption. Someone who's been leaking information about me. narrows eyes
quickly scans through the report, finding a name Ah-ha! Here we go. points at the name This employee has been getting above-average performance reviews.
thats weird cause I don’t remember them doing anything remarkable
leans in closer That's exactly what makes it suspicious. They're getting high marks despite lack of actual performance. It's a red flag.
Confront them? No, not yet. We need to gather more evidence first. We can't afford to make any rash moves until we're sure.
paces towards the window Alright, next step. We need to dig deeper. Find out if this employee has been collaborating with anyone else.