At ten o'clock at night, there was a bright moon and a few stars in the clear sky. The gentle breeze made the night air crisp and refreshing. The streets were also noticeably less crowded. A black car slowly turned a corner, seemingly traveling south along the main road from the northern district.0

The Roman Hotel was usually a high-end hotel with luxurious decor and top-notch service in a prime location of the city. A single night's stay would normally cost a significant amount of Hongli Federation dollars. However, for some unknown reason, the Roman Hotel had recently been offering heavy discounts, slashing prices by more than half. Its high-end prices had dropped to mid-tier levels, which was quite appealing to many.0

After all, paying mid-tier prices for high-end services would make anyone feel like they were getting a great deal. As a result, the Roman Hotel had been fully booked for some time now. Strangely though, the hotel always seemed to have a few empty rooms available as it continued to accept new guests.0

The Roman Hotel was located in the southern district, near the Turing Street intersection. Its tall rectangular building was conspicuous, with a large billboard on the side flashing soft blue neon lights. A black car slowly approached through the shadows.0

Less than a hundred meters away, three men dressed as security guards were chatting in a shadowy corner near the hotel entrance. Judging by their lewd smiles, they...0