American Comics: BOSS Invasion

All of this was done to elicit this one sentence.

Fu Jiang's clones used flimsy facades, transforming into various people, appearing one after another before Polaris, playing different roles.

It was like an immersive theatrical stage play, with a wonderful, bloody, realistic, and profound plot, but Polaris was the only audience member.

Driven by resentment and controlled by black magic, Qi Shan's tentacles spread at an astonishing rate.

Bodies were continuously produced, transforming into various people and disappearing into the crowd.

Almost every few hours, Qi Shan's fabricated High Table force would double in size.

Strictly speaking, Qi Shan wasn't exactly deceiving, but merely describing a future state.

Bringing Polaris and her group of mutant underlings into the High Table assassin system was a plan Qi Shan formulated the moment he saw Polaris.

The entire storyline of *The Gifted* revolves around the struggles and survival of mutants.

They are at an absolute disadvantage, struggling miserably under the unfriendly eyes of the public and the pursuit of the Sentinel Services.

The discrimination against mutants is caused by the world's collective consciousness.

Whether it's social opinion or government agencies, the attitude towards mutants is very unfriendly.

Most people even call them freaks, harboring a deep-seated disgust.

Especially after the disappearance of the X-Men, the government, having lost the Sword of Damocles hanging over their heads, unleashed their suppressed nature, becoming even more ruthless.

Under such a grand environment, changing other people's situation is almost impossible.

Since it can't be done openly, then put more effort into the dark world.

Just like Qi Shan said, 'Your water runs deep. What you see on the surface is just the tip of the iceberg.'

Who can say what lies hidden in the darkness?

A High Table system that appeared out of nowhere, a vast sphere of influence, an astonishing number of assassins, and actions so secretive that they are almost undetectable.

Once exposed, it would definitely detonate like a triggered naval mine, creating monstrous waves.

Polaris fell into deep thought.

She felt conflicted. Since the age of 16, she had been treated as a monster.

Struggling to survive for many years, forming an underground mutant organization, all she sees are the tragic experiences of mutants.

Returning to the life of a normal person, quietly forming a family of three, is almost her dream.

She had always considered this dream a luxury, but she never expected that an unexpected imprisonment would make her dream seem within reach.

It's just that the price is somewhat beyond her expectations.

Assassin!

What a familiar yet foreign name.

In today's information age, the name assassin is commonplace, appearing countless times in movies and novels.

But film and television works are one thing, and the real life of an assassin is another.

Leaving aside her mutant abilities, she is just an ordinary girl.

Killing people? How unattainable!

She fell into a dilemma, the scales in her heart, on one side placed the life within reach, the laughter of her companions, and on the other side placed the blasphemy of life and her own conscience.

During this period of silence.

Polaris envied this feeling. She also wanted to live such a life.

Perhaps, she could give it a try?

Seeing the change in her expression, Qi Shan knew that this matter was settled.

He said, 'Joining the High Table is no small matter. It can affect your whole life. I think you should consider it carefully.

You need to know, the more glamorous we appear on the outside, the more dangerous we are in the dark.'

After speaking, Qi Shan nodded to Polaris and walked directly into the room.

When the door closed, Sadako quietly said to Polaris, 'Don't listen to her, just join first. High Table assassins have a high degree of freedom. Except for the area lockdown order, no one can restrict your actions.

You can accept missions when you want to, and rest when you don't. It's no big deal.'

Polaris asked, 'What does the area lockdown order mean?'

'This thing is rare! It's mainly prepared for assassins who violate the rules. It's a bit similar to a global manhunt, but it's much more powerful than a manhunt.

For example, if I were on the weekly area lockdown order, then all High Table assassins in the Americas must immediately suspend their missions to kill me!'

Polaris widened her eyes: 'So strict?'

'Of course! The High Table has its own internal judicial system. In addition to determining whether a mission has been completed, the most important task is to review prohibitions.

Once it is discovered that an assassin has violated a prohibition, a judge will be dispatched to investigate the matter. At that time, the assassin and all service providers who dare to help him will be punished!'

Polaris's eyes widened.

Sadako smiled, 'Apart from the prohibitions, everything else is minor. Once you join, you'll understand after doing a few missions!'

After speaking, Sadako took out a black gold coin and placed it on the table, saying, 'If you've made up your mind, give this black gold coin to the front desk tomorrow, and you'll automatically get membership.

The hotel will satisfy all your requirements to a certain extent!

The newbie pack is very precious, don't waste it!'

After speaking, Sadako stood up and was about to return to her room.

Polaris looked at the black gold coin. The front still had the eight-pointed star pattern, but the infinity symbol on the back had been replaced with a special scale.

A sword was inserted straight down, serving as the middle support, seemingly carrying a special meaning.

'Sadako, wait a minute!'

Polaris called out, 'How can I get more qualifications?'

"You want to...?"

Polaris said apologetically, 'If it's not bad, I also want to bring a few friends in! You know, mutants aren't doing well.'

Sadako raised her eyebrows: 'It's simple. There are a total of 100,000 High Table assassins with membership qualifications, and the number of deaths each year is about 5,000.

If there are vacant spots, you can exchange 10 gold coins for a black gold coin, which is the membership qualification in your hand, at any five-star hotel under the Continental Hotel system!

If the membership quota is full, then you need to find a vacancy yourself!'

Sadako's lips curled up slightly, and she turned to leave.

Polaris was somewhat shocked.

Did she have to kill someone to seize their qualification? The world of assassins is truly cruel!

Playing with the black gold coin in her hand, Polaris silently said: 'Thank you for your help. I'll remember it, and I'll repay you if I have the chance!'

She slowly got up, looked at the two people's room, and unexpectedly pushed open the door and walked out of the suite.