"Stop messing with me."

Chrollo arched his eyebrow at me after I broke the silence. We're currently riding a van right now but I made sure to envelop the whole vehicle with my Nen. Nothing, it's just for protection really, and to help us conceal our presences.

"What?"

I grunted at my seat, cracking my knuckles. Shalnark took the stirring wheel so I don't have any rejections. Chrollo on the other hand kept on playing dumb tricks with me while reading his usual book.

"That's the exact look you're wearing when we first met."

Rolling my eyes, I looked outside to entertain myself with the view. Chrollo's wearing a tuxedo and a bandanna, hiding the tattoo on his forehead and his hair he used is not the brush-up one. The normal hairstyle and to be honest, it looks better on him. The exact look he was wearing on the day we met. I like him on that look.

The new auction hall is pretty far from the headquarters so we don't have any choice but to strike earlier this time so we can have a pretty good position inside the venue. The whole troupe is talking about their plans and how excited they are for the coming mission but they all grew silent when Chrollo let out a heartily laugh.

Still music to my ears...just joking.

"First of all, I'm not messing with you, Y/N." He calmed himself first before continuing. "Second, how can't you forgot my look on that day?"

"You're literally messing with me."

He flashed a cheeky smile at me. "Me? No! No, I'm not."

"Stop playing dumb."

He closed his book, putting all of his attention on me. No one still dared to talk, watching this little show Chrollo and I was in.

"I'm just happy you still remember those petty details—

"Shut up, dumbass. It's not like that."

Some of the troupe members, especially Feitan, punched me on the shoulder but not hard enough so it doesn't hurt. He put up a playful smile and I'm very sure that he's teasing me. This midget!

The ride was surprisingly smooth and we all got out of the car, wearing out formal attires. Mine's a long, black gown with a slit on the left side but the front part isn't that low so my cleavage is pretty hidden. No, there's no way I'll wear Chrollo's gown he bought for me at the time we had our first mission. It brings so many memories to the point that I wanted to burn it.

The other boys were in their tuxedo, and Shalnark is surprisingly handsome with his new hairstyle. That's not...like him before, I mean, he looked more matured and he looks better with that now. The rest of the girls like Machi, Paku, and Shizuku were in long gowns that differ in colors. No one will ever notice that we're the Phantom Troupe. It looks like we're a bunch of rich maniacs, ready to waste money on such auction stuff.

"Let's pair up."

I ordered everybody in a calm manner, feeling Shalnark's left hand on my waist, it is soft yet warm. I got surprised by the sudden action causing me to blush a bit but I calmed myself. We're paired by twos and threes, making me and the blonde boy together.

But for Pete's sake Y/N, don't blush over a small action!

I can sense Chrollo's deadly aura because of the view but I ignored that since these pairs are already decided. He's paired with Feitan and Phinks anyways because he told me that he doesn't want to be paired with any other girl but me but since I'm with Shalnark already, he can't protest.

Playing loyal right now, aren't we?

"So we're couple tonight?" Shalnark asked, making me blush.

"Y-Yeah. For tonight..." lowered my head before biting my lip. "...only."

I am very sure he whispered something but since he averted his gaze from me, I didn't ask for any more questions.

We proceeded inside the auction hall, the bodyguards greeted us first before asking for a pass. Since we're thieves, we can easily put our hands with stolen passes, making it easier for us to get in. The venue used now is much larger than the old one and it has tighter security. Security cameras everywhere and so many guards. I guess they really tighten their protection because of what I did last time, killing everyone breathing.

As if they can escape us now.

Shalnark and I proceeded to the control room first so we can shut down their connections, especially those cameras. This blonde boy is so good with technology and devices and hacking and programming were his forte. Of course, I took care with the excess guards first before tossing their dead bodies on a side so the man I'm with can do his job properly without distractions.

"Can I leave those to you?" Asked him, smiling.

"Yup! You can count on me, Y/N!" He nodded, giving a cheeky smile too. "I mean, wifey?"

"Hmm? Try thinking another one." I said playfully, leaving him thinking thoroughly about it.

"Sweetie?"

"Uh, why not 'icing on top of my cupcake, cutie Shalnark?'"

We both laughed before I bid goodbye, now walking into my next decision. I contacted Illumi, telling him to do his job earlier. He replied to me with a simple "thumbs up", making me shook my head while smirking.

This is getting exciting as hell.

I walked elegantly before finally reaching the auction hall. I took a look around first, remembering every entrance and exit and other important details inside. Making sure I don't look suspicious, I prefer socializing first with other rich people inside and that's when I sense another dangerous aura around. It's not coming from any of my troupe members and I'm pretty sure I already encountered this before!

Excusing myself, I walked backstage before peeping beside the stage. There's a menacing aura coming from the back row. This is bad!

I tried contacting Machi, telling her to come immediately to the place where I am right now. Reaching the back row, I saw what I'm looking for. my smile turned into a frown and I never been this cautious my whole life. This group is the rival group of the Phantom Troupe and their leader's skills can par with Chrollo's. No, maybe much more dangerous!

"Y/N." A lady turned around after sensing my aura, facing me with a sinister smirk, making me pissed off. How I love to see her head on the ground...

"I'm surprised to see you here."

"The feeling's mutual," I said casually before summoning a gun, aiming it at the rest of the people inside the hall, killing all of them with a blink of an eye. Troupe, the mission's starting! I hope they can hear these gunshots so they'll be warned.

"I killed everybody so we can freely talk, how's that?"

"Impressing. Very impressing."

The lady clapped her hands elegantly before summoning a sword on her left hand. Yes, we share the same abilities. We can summon any weapon we want using our life energy. On the other hand, I have another card up my sleeve but when I use it, it'll take a toll on my body and I won't last an hour. I'll go with my weapons first, I'll just use my other ability when we're really in an emergency.

"Your confidence is outstanding too. You have the guts to show yourself after stealing my identity?"

"Not my fault," I smirked. "Did you get into too much trouble?"

Her smirk was thrown away before putting up an angered face. Her lips trembled with pure madness at me, making me more happier and excited than ever.

"Curse you!"

"Oya? Oya? You're losing posture."

I licked my lips before aiming my gun at her head. This night is going to be so, so fun! I'm cautious yet my emotion's on fire. I just don't want this night to end! I'll make sure I will enjoy every second passing, especially her group is here too, the Arcs. Seriously, couldn't they think of another more...eye-catching name? It's so lame! so dull. Yet the members were all-powerful.

If our tattoo's spider, there's an arrow.

"I'll kill you, Y/N! I'll make sure you'll pay for what you did to me!"

"Sure. I'm looking forward to it...Rina."