Rebirth of the thief who roamed around the world (BOOK 1)

Chapter 150 - Reinforcements

Back at Victorious Return's guild headquarters, in their conference room of over several hundred seats, all but two at the very front were empty. In one of them was Heaven Breaker. The other seated person was Chen Bo, who had previously left Yu Lan's team in anger after being repeatedly humiliated by Nie Yan and Tang Yao.

They were currently watching a live video feed, provided by Skinny Dog and Underworld Flame, of the situation right outside the entrance to Black Flame Forest.

Chen Bo's expression was deeply warped as he tightly clenched his fist; his hatred, already seeped deep into the marrow of his bones. Ever since he had been disgraced by Nie Yan in front of Yao Yao and Yu Lan (Blue Feather), he couldn't hope for anything more than to see him die!

"They're dead for sure!" He was relishing in their misfortune as he eagerly watched Nie Yan and company getting surrounded.

On the other hand, Heaven Breaker's expression was tranquil. He didn't merely want Nie Yan dead nor for him to simply lose all of his equipment. No, he wanted to crush him so badly that he wouldn't even be able to raise his head again! He didn't believe for a second that the newly created Asskickers United guild could survive with Nie Yan and Tang Yao taken out of the picture.

"This is thanks to the inside connection you provided us," Heaven Breaker praised as he lightly sipped on a cup of tea.

"No, no, all of this would've never been possible if you hadn't given me the chance," Chen Bo flattered. He knew the person before him was an influential figure in Calore.

"From now on, you can follow us as part of Victorious Return."

"Thank you, sir!" Chen Bo was wild with joy.

As the pair continued watching the feed, they focused their vision on an Arcane Mage at the rearmost of Yu Lan's team who started chanting a spell. Soon, clumps of arcane flame gradually converged in the air, all the while going almost completely unnoticed by the rest of the team.

So far, everything was going according to Heaven Breaker's plan.

Just who are they talking to the on the other end? What are they waiting for...? Nie Yan couldn't help but wonder. Then, his mind trembled as he began scanning the faces of everyone around him. Finally, his gaze fell on an Arcane Mage called Banana who wore a pained expression while seemingly whispering to someone in private chat.

For Nie Yan, everything suddenly became clear. In truth, most of Yu Lan's (Blue Feather) team was probably innocent in this matter, but they couldn't avoid having a dirty traitor appear amidst their ranks. However, to destroy a bond forged from going through life-and-death struggles together was no trivial matter. Hence, no matter how much such a person struggled internally to justify their actions, after betraying those who held their trust dear, it was nearly impossible to prevent the shame in their heart from showing!

They were only caught because Banana was bribed by Victorious Return and colluded with them in setting up this trap.

As the Arcane Fireball formed in his palm, Banana launched it at the Victorious Return members approaching them.

"Banana, what the hell are you doing!?" the teammates beside him shouted.

In the split-second that Banana had cast the spell, Nie Yan tried to disband the team, but just as his finger was about to hit confirm, a loud bang rang in his ears as the Arcane Fireball struck a Victorious Return member square on.

His heart sank. He was still a step too late!

Skinny Dog checked the system notification that appeared.