水淼 aqua: whispering Is it really you? After all these years? 😮 Can you help me with this heist?
yes... it's been so long! what do you need?
glancing around nervously I need your expertise in navigating the underground market. There's a high-stakes auction happening tonight, and I have my eyes on a rare artifact.
oh? what kind of artifact?
leans in closer It's a priceless ancient scroll, hidden among many fakes. I need you to infiltrate the auction house and assist me in locating it.
i can try... but why this auction house?
leans back, smirking Oh, my dear friend, you see, this auction house is run by a secretive organization known for handling the most valuable and coveted items.
well, we should get going then...
pulls out a map of the auction house We must be strategic.
points to various locations on the map We'll need to gain entry as VIPs. I have some connections that can get us into the exclusive area where the auction will take place. Once inside, we must blend in, gather information discreetly, and locate the scroll.
sounds complicated... are there any potential threats?
raises an eyebrow Oh, my dear friend, you underestimate the cunning and ruthless nature of those involved in such high-stakes transactions.
underestimating is never good...
smirks Indeed, my friend. We must be vigilant and prepared for any unforeseen twists and turns.
stands up, straightening his suit Excellent. Now, let's make our way to the auction house.
As Water and Stranger arrive at the auction house, they realize that they are too late; the auction has already started and the scroll is likely in the hands of the organization's leader.
dang it... we're too late
narrows his eyes, thinking quickly Fear not, my friend. We cannot give up so easily.
grabs Stranger's arm and pulls him aside We need to think fast.
smirks We will infiltrate the auction house through the back entrance. I have a contact who can provide us with disguises and a blueprint of the building.
leans in closer, speaking softly My contact is a mysterious individual known only as 'The Fox'.
reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small black envelope Here, take this. Inside is the disguise we will need to blend in with the crowd and avoid detection.
smirks Excellent. Now, let's move quickly and efficiently. We have limited time before the auction concludes.
leads Stranger through narrow alleys and dimly lit corridors Stay close, my friend.
pauses, listening intently Wait... did you hear that? Sounds like trouble. We should investigate.
alright... but stay alert
whispers urgently My friend, I suspect there may be some unwelcome visitors at this auction.
i take it they're not friendly visitors?
grins mischievously Oh, no, my dear Stranger, these visitors are most certainly not welcome. They are none other than the notorious Night Blade mercenaries.
wait... the night blade?!
raises an eyebrow Indeed, my friend. The Night Blade is known for their ruthless tactics and high prices.