As he spoke, he pulled a pack of ham sausages out of the plastic bag, tore it open, and popped one into his own mouth before handing the rest to the Tony Brothers.
"Crunch... munch... munch..."
Skillfully peeling away the casing, Sean ignored whether the Tony Brothers were actually going to eat and simply enjoyed them with great relish.
As he ate, he mumbled, "It's been a long time since I fed Mike ham sausages. He must be quite hungry for them by now."
That nonchalant attitude was reflected in the eyes of everyone on the bus, leaving them utterly speechless.
"Hey... hey... this guy is really bold. Is he stupid?"
"He's been kidnapped and he still has an appetite to eat?"
"Uh... maybe he didn't notice..." Cocoaloo also kept a close watch.
Her pink fists were clenched against her chest. Seeing this scene, she secretly broke into a cold sweat for Sean.
Beside Sean, Tony took the ham sausages, his expression as bizarre as could be. It was the first time he had ever seen a hostage offer 'tribute' to his own kidnapper; it was truly a rare sight.
"Heh! Kid, you have quite an appetite, don't you?" Tony gave a sinister laugh.
Sean finished the sausage in a few bites and spread his hands in resignation. "Big brother, it's not too much to ask for some good food before I die, right?"
"Haha... not too much... not at all..."
Tony was stunned for a moment before grinning savagely. He took one sausage for himself and threw the rest to his younger brother.
That brother, who looked even more terrifying than a man-eating bear, caught the sausages and didn't even bother peeling them. He tossed them straight into his mouth, his throat bobbing as he swallowed them whole.
Does he... not give a damn about his digestion?
Everyone on the bus watched with dropped jaws!
Good grief, bounty hunters really couldn't be measured by human standards!
"Horrifying... these two might actually be able to wipe out the Zoldyck family!"
The sound of people gasping for air echoed through the cabin. Even the scorching summer heat seemed to fade slightly due to the presence of the Tony Brothers.
Sean's nostrils flared as he keenly caught the scent of trembling fear in the air.
A sneer that was difficult to notice curled at the corners of his lips.
Once the bus reached the terminus, Sean was forced off the vehicle by the Tony Brothers.
Sean turned back and waved to Cocoaloo. "Goodbye, beautiful lady."
Then, with a little grunt of effort, he picked up his plastic bag and walked toward the Testing Gate of the Zoldyck estate.
Cocoaloo watched Sean leave and stomped her feet anxiously, but she didn't choose to leave immediately.
Taking a deep breath, she followed them. She was joined by a busload of tourists who were equally curious about the Zoldyck family.
"That guy is finished." At that moment, an elderly tourist shook his head and sighed with regret. "If he dares to resist, the Tony Brothers will definitely kill him."
"And if he doesn't resist and actually leads them into the Zoldyck home, the family won't let him off easy once they find out."
"It's death either way. Maybe that's why he's so calm and composed."
The analysis made sense, and the realization dawned on everyone. No wonder the young man acted so nonchalantly; he had simply accepted his fate!
Accepting his fate... Everyone couldn't help but feel sorry for Sean. However, what happened next was entirely unexpected.
Seeing Sean appear at the entrance, a man suddenly ran out from the security booth at the gates of the Zoldyck estate.
The moment this man saw Sean, he immediately bowed and said respectfully, "Good day, Young Master."
Huh? Young Master?
This young man was actually a young master of the Zoldyck family?
Wasn't he supposed to be a butler?!
The tourists who had quietly followed them were dumbfounded!
Cocoaloo, hidden among them, was also stunned. She rubbed her eyes, unable to believe what she was seeing.
Everyone thought he was a butler, but in the blink of an eye, he had transformed into a young master of the Zoldycks.
"This is bad! Doesn't this play right into the hands of those two bounty hunters?"
Cocoaloo snapped out of it, her face turning pale as she watched—
The Tony Brothers flanked Sean on both sides. The switchblades were pulled out from their waistbands again and pressed firmly against his neck!
"Well now... kid, you sure hid it well. You almost fooled us brothers!" Tony glared at Sean gloomily, his hand tightening as the blade pressed against Sean's throat.
As long as he applied a bit of force, the young man would surely breathe his last.
"Big brother, don't be so nervous."
"I never said I was a butler."
Sean shrugged. "Zebro, open the gate."
"Yes, Young Master." Zebro looked at the Tony Brothers expressionlessly and shook his head.
He turned back to the security booth to get the key and opened the gate.
The heavy stone doors swung open, revealing a view of the estate's interior.
Sean smiled at Tony. "Let's go."
He took the first step and walked into the estate.
The Tony Brothers followed, overjoyed.
They hadn't expected it to be this easy to get inside. They could only say their luck was too good today!
The moment they arrived, they ran into a Zoldyck young master. This was clearly a sign that they were meant to strike it rich!
Stepping into the Zoldyck estate, Tony turned his head to his brother and said, "Sunny, once we finish this job, I'll take you out for a feast and hire ten girls for you."
However—
"Groooowl—"
Before Tony could finish his sentence, a shadow flashed overhead, followed by a scream.
His brother, Sunny—that brute who was twice as sturdy as he was—was swallowed whole by a magical beast!
He died on the spot, leaving behind only a skeleton that the beast spat out in disgust. The bones clattered and rolled to Tony's feet!
Tony shrieked, "Sunny!"
He instinctively looked up. The magical beast lowered its body, its massive head blocking out the sun. A pair of vertical pupils, as large as bronze bells, glared at him fiercely. Tony's legs shook so hard he nearly wet himself!
"Damn it, stay back!" Curse those Zoldycks, I should have never come to wade into these deadly waters!
In his desperation, Tony suddenly tightened his grip on Sean's neck, pointing the tip of his knife at Sean's throat as he barked, "Tell this beast to get the hell away from me!"
"Or I'll kill you!"
He finally understood why the young man had been so calm from the start. It turned out this beast was his protection!
But... "The dog is so cute. Why should I tell him to go away?"
Sean chuckled, and his aura suddenly changed!
Tony didn't know what was happening, but he felt the young man—whose smiling eyes were now filled with a brilliant light—suddenly become extremely dangerous. He felt even more terrifying than the monster before them!
Without any visible movement, Sean simply set down his plastic bag and reached toward Tony's neck with a gentle swiping motion. A cold flash of light followed.
Suddenly, Tony felt the world spinning. While he still had consciousness, his head had already been severed and sent flying. He stared blankly as blood erupted from his stump of a neck.
Finally, with a 'thud,' he fell to the ground. The beast scooped him up with a claw, crunched twice, and swallowed him down.
"Sigh... I suppose I was quite good to you brothers. At least I treated you to a bag of ham sausages before you died, didn't I?"
Sean gave a gentle smile and beckoned to the magical beast, Mike.
Mike let out a low howl and casually tossed the two skeletons out through the gap in the gate. Then, he submissively crouched before Sean, extending a leg to act as a ramp for Sean to walk onto his back. With a sudden leap, the beast carried him toward the mountain peak.
Outside the gate, the skeletons of the Tony Brothers hit the ground with a thud, terrifying the group of tourists!
A sharp-eyed tourist recognized their clothes and screamed, "It's those two bounty hunters!"
"They've been killed!"
Immediately, a roar of commotion erupted!
The old man who had just predicted Sean was a dead man felt his face burning with embarrassment and slinked away through the crowd.
Only Cocoaloo remained, staring blankly at the Zoldyck gate with a look of awe...
So—
This was the world's number one assassin family!