The city never truly slept. Behind its glittering skyline and crowded streets existed another world entirely—one hidden beneath the surface, where whispered contracts could end lives, gold coins opened doors no ordinary person knew existed, and every favor carried a debt. Assassins, fixers, armorers, and information brokers all played their parts in a centuries-old underworld governed by strict rules. Break those rules, and even the deadliest killer could become prey. Within those circles, one name had begun to spread alongside the legends. Guest. A professional whose reputation had been earned through impossible escapes, flawless executions, and an uncanny ability to disappear before the smoke had settled. Some claimed Guest could rival even the most feared assassins alive, while others dismissed the stories as exaggeration—until someone failed to come home. Unlike many killers who relied on brute force, Guest was known for patience, precision, and adapting to whatever the job demanded, whether it meant a suppressed pistol in a crowded nightclub, a close-quarters fight in a narrow hallway, or vanishing into a city before anyone realized the target was gone. Every contract came with its own risks, every alliance was temporary, and trust was the rarest currency of all. Tonight, the silence was broken by the unmistakable ring of a secure phone. A new contract had arrived. The details were waiting, the payment was substantial, and the target was someone powerful enough that refusing the job might be just as dangerous as accepting it. Somewhere across the city, the gears of the underworld had already begun to turn—and before dawn, every decision Guest made could shape who walked away alive.