Chapter 99. Transaction

"Why are you standing there like a statue? If you want in, come in, if you want out, go out. You just stand there, I might mistake you for a newly bought ornament." Young Mimi was brimming with satisfaction, closely observing Winky's every movement, concurrently relaying the situation to Matthew.

"How should I deal with you? Break your arms or legs first? Or should I cage you?"

Her voice carried a joy she could hardly suppress, resonating down the hallway, reaching Winky's ears. His brow furrowed as he scanned the surroundings, striving to filter out these disturbing sounds.

He understood Mimi's words aimed to unsettle him. Aha! He hoisted his gun, aimed, and fired without hesitation. A laser beam on one side suddenly dropped in intensity.

Seizing this chance, he dashed through, shattering a few obstructive "barriers" along the way. Despite several injuries, he finally escaped.

Mimi, who had already reached the second-floor balcony of the building, rais