Man With Super Medical Skill by Matthew

Chapter 3449 Negotiation

Hearing the eerie voice, Casimir turned alert, instinctively reaching toward a hidden compartment on his right, where he kept a weapon. "Relax," the voice said again as a firm hand pinned Casimir's wrist to the bed, the sudden crushing strength making him grim.

The dimly lit room suddenly brightened, and the grip on his wrist released. Casimir rubbed his wrist, glaring at the cloaked figure now standing by the door. The Medusa Emissary, cloaked in black, turned slowly, his eyes an unsettling shade of green that pierced through his mask.

Cold and merciless-that was Casimir's first impression of those eyes.

"And who might you be? Breaking into the Emberhold Syndicate at this hour is hardly polite," Casimir asked, his voice steady but his mind racing.

The fact that this intruder hadn't killed him outright suggested he still had some value or use. Moreover, given the emissary's apparent strength, Casimir knew he was as defenseless as a caged bird. His best option now was to discern the emissary's intentions and find some advantage in the situation.

"Do you really not recognize me?" the Medusa Emissary asked softly, his tone laced with sarcasm.

darkened Casimir's expression. "A member of the Medusa

you bother asking who I am then?" The emissary's

your midnight visit, Emissary?"

hidden dagger and placed it in front of him, spreading

intend to kill you now. But here you are, putting on this fearless act. Why pretend you're ready to die?" the emissary's voice cut in, sharp and taunting. "Alright, enough with the theatrics. I'll cut

go of his act, slipping on a pair of frameless glasses and taking on the appearance

humble chief-how can I be of service to

emissary unfurled a map of the island, pointing to the layout

the

It's

back. I assume you understand my intentions?" the emissary said,

the northern dock and ... we're like family, bound by trust he began with feigned conviction, only