Nightmare Paradise : Starting as a Doctor

Chapter 148: Chaos in the Auction House

In the world above, the opulent auction house was alive with a new kind of activity. Alarms had swept through the luxury structure, disrupting the usual orderly atmosphere that permeated its corridors.

Harried footsteps echoed as security personnel rushed to their posts, expressions etched with a mixture of urgency and nervousness. Whispers cascaded through the ranks, conveying alarming news.

Shortly after, an explosion shattered the chaos, echoing through the building. Lynn emerged from his private suite, his face frowning. "Indeed, this will not end without a fight," he calmly murmured, killing intent evident in his gaze.

The surroundings were thick with the constant commotion sounds - the faint crackle of gunfire, the clash of blades, and the frantic shouts and cries of panicked people.

In the heart of this turmoil, amidst the dust and debris, participants of the Midnight Rose Exchange rapidly scattered. Most were unwilling to get involved in the following conflict; their primary concern was their safety and preservation of the hard-won acquisitions.

Lynn, however, remained unperturbed, his senses on high alert, primed for any sudden danger. With lightning speed, traveling through the messy halls, his grip tightened around the hilt of Flame Edge.

He detected the presence of two individuals closely following his trail and instantly confirmed the suspicion that he was the target. Some people just could not let go of their greed for his possessions.

Suddenly, a blur of motion in the corner of his eye instantly snapped him into action. The sword sliced through the air, its blazing edge cutting the gleaming steel of a throwing knife hurtling toward him.

Looking back, he immediately recognized the pursuers– the mercenary known as Ghost with his signature ghostly pale mask, following closely behind was the mysterious cloaked figure of Shade.

The mercenary discreetly snapped his fingers, causing an abrupt burst of spiritual energy. Before Lynn could grasp the significance of this gesture, a startling sight unfolded in front of him.

Still suspended in mid-air, the broken knife started glowing an ominous red, setting his nerves on edge. "Not good," he quickly realized the gravity of the situation and, without hesitation, stepped back to begin his retreat.

Barely had the thought crossed his mind when a detonation rocked the space where he had been standing moments earlier. The blast sent shockwaves rumbling through the auction house, billowing outward in a violent maelstrom.

Lynn pressed his back against the fracturing wall, steadying against the explosion. Bloody Reaper appeared in his free hand, aiming at the two shapes obscured by the swirling cloud of smoke.

One silhouette unexpectedly moved with astonishing agility, charging toward him with deadly intent. A leg penetrated the haze, slicing through and striking out like a coiling viper, aiming for his vulnerable flank.

Instinctively reacting, he brought Flame Edge up to shield himself, but the attack was surprisingly too strong, surpassing his physical attributes that reached their current limits.

The impact force drove him back again into the already weakened structure. The wall crumbled effortlessly under the pressure, causing him to lose aim with Bloody Reaper, sending the shot astray.

Shards of rubble rained down all around as he flexibly regained his footing on the ground, continuing to fire a barrage of crimson bullets back into the gaping hole he had come through.

Multiple gunshots rang out, followed by more fierce detonations. The once luxurious auction house had been transformed into a battleground, with wreckage everywhere and the acrid scent of gunpowder and burning flames thickly filling the air.