Eric was unaware of the assassin's plan for his operation. Nevertheless, he soon discovered it as he witnessed the assassin extracting an object, spraying it toward Pierce's room, and then standing still as if anticipating something.

"Such an ancient technique." Eric chuckled, advancing toward Pierce's residence.

Just as he neared, Pierce suddenly materialized behind the assassin.

As if deliberately taunting the assassin, Pierce patted the assassin's shoulder, nearly startling him to the core