"Boss, Stanley received an invitation, and it seems he's preparing to go out..."
At noon on Saturday, Mike, who was preparing to go to Caroline's house for an appointment, received a call from John.
So far, John and the other two had been monitoring Stanley's residence for a full day and night.
Because of the Broadway Bank robbery, Stanley, a small bank clerk, hadn't left his home for almost a day.
"You continue to keep an eye on the target, I'll be there right away..." Mike, hearing the report, temporarily changed his plans.
This was only because the power of the mask was simply too enticing.
And the neighborhood where Stanley lived was not far from Mike's luxurious villa.
About ten minutes later, Mike, riding in a car driven by Needy, met John and the other two in the Broadway district.
"What's the situation?" Mike noticed that there was no movement in Stanley's house building.
"We're not sure about the specifics, we only know that around noon, a woman delivered an invitation to him..." John shook his head and replied.
Tina Carlyle, a super-sexy beauty, is currently beholden to the Broadway underground gang. From another perspective, she is also considered a member of the gang.
This woman had previously scouted the bank for Dorian, a small gang leader, for the Broadway Bank robbery, and the person who received her was Stanley.
The outwardly proper but inwardly 'repressed' bank clerk was instantly captivated by the beautiful woman in front of him.
With Stanley's 'cover,' the gang's bank robbery plan proceeded very smoothly.
However, when Dorian was carrying out the bank robbery, an unexpected Green-Faced Monster appeared out of nowhere and intercepted him.
Now, not only is the FBI investigating the "Green-Faced Bandit," but the underground gang to which Dorian belongs is also looking for that interceptor.
And Stanley, who was involved in this matter, naturally became one of Dorian's suspects.
The invitation he received this time was a test from the gang.
Stanley, still unaware of the situation, was currently excited about receiving Tina's invitation.
Coco Bongo Bar!
It was a high-end private nightclub, and also the address on the invitation.
Stanley, without his mask, was still a bit introverted and was debating whether or not he should go to a place like a nightclub.
Ultimately, the allure of the beauty triumphed over everything.
...
"If you truly have magic, please help me one more time!" As evening approached, Stanley picked up the mask that seemed to be problematic.
As the mask slowly approached his face...
After a whirlwind, Stanley transformed into a Green-Faced Monster.
At this moment, he had two rows of perfectly white teeth, and his expression looked incredibly confident.
With another whirlwind, Stanley transformed his pajamas into an incredibly exaggerated, brightly colored suit.
"Come on! That's it—"
In front of the mirror, Stanley wildly used a comb to smooth his perfectly bald green head.
Clearly, he was very satisfied with his new image.
Then, wearing a bright yellow top hat, he appeared outside the house building with exaggerated steps, like a stage actor.
With a snap of his fingers...
An old car parked in front of the building transformed into a luxurious extended limousine.
Stanley, having completed this "miracle," elegantly adjusted his attire before slowly getting into the limousine and heading towards the Coco Bongo Bar.
"Cool!"
Wesley, hidden by the roadside, watched the luxurious extended limousine drive by, and being inexperienced, his eyes almost popped out.
However, Wesley might not have noticed that he was so focused on the luxury of the limousine that he didn't find anything wrong with the Green-Faced Monster turning an old car into a luxury car.
This was precisely the alluring power of the mask, which could subtly "influence" the people around it.
"Boss, that guy is indeed problematic. Should we still follow him?" John, with a firmer mind, sensed that something was wrong.
Similarly, Needy and Cross, who were beside him, were also not "bewitched," though their expressions were a bit dazed.
The reason why the three of them could still remain "clear-headed" was probably because Stanley, wearing the mask, hadn't noticed Mike's group by the roadside.
The magic of the mask had not been fully unleashed.
As for Wesley's "special" situation, it could only be said that he was too weak.
"Keep following him. We will experience many more such supra-cognitive events in the future." Mike, who had been waiting for half the afternoon, was waiting for this very opportunity.
Moreover, his team was meant to deal with such extraordinary events, and this was a good chance to let John and the other two get used to it first.
On the other side, in front of the Coco Bongo nightclub, the small gang leader Dorian was currently greeting guests.
This private entertainment venue was an asset of the Broadway underground gang.
When Mike and his group arrived, Stanley and Dorian were no longer visible at the nightclub entrance.
However, a few modified cars were parked not far from the nightclub.
Clearly, Detective Peter's investigation had led him to Dorian.
"You stay outside and keep watch. I will call for backup if necessary." To avoid unnecessary trouble, Mike left John and the other two outside.
Only Wesley had some objection to this, but under his father Cross's stern gaze, he ultimately kept his opinion to himself.
After arranging for John and the other two, Mike took Needy and walked towards the nightclub entrance.
Because the two had arrived in a luxury car, the gang members responsible for greeting guests did not make things difficult for them.
Inside the lavish Coco Bongo Bar, there was soft Blues music and dim lighting, with a large stage area sectioned off at the front of the main hall.
After entering, Mike ordered two expensive red wines and sat with Needy at a table near the stage.
At the same time, Mike also saw Stanley, the Green-Faced Monster, sitting quietly in the shadows of a corner.
Meanwhile, in a small room next to the stage, Dorian was assigning a task to Tina.
"No matter what method you use later, you must find out the secret of that Green-Faced Monster tonight." Enemies meeting made Dorian's eyes burn with rage upon discovering the Green-Faced Monster's arrival. He now wished he could immediately tear this monster, who had ruined his plans, into a thousand pieces.
However, given the extremely abnormal abilities the other party had displayed, Dorian did not dare to act rashly before understanding the other party's true strength.
"I'll do my best..." Tina said with a grim expression, "However, after this mission, I hope you won't bother my life anymore."
From the situation, it seemed this woman had something held against her by Dorian. And she herself apparently did not want too much involvement with the gang.
"Don't worry, as long as you get this done, we'll be even..." Dorian said with a forced smile, "As for the future, whatever you want to do has nothing to do with me."
"I hope you keep your word!" Tina's expression remained grim despite receiving his promise.
Having dealt with gangs many times, she knew that some people's promises were not to be trusted.
...
As time passed, the audience seats in the bar's outer hall gradually filled up.
It was then that the stage lights came on, and Tina, dressed in a silver-white sequined outfit, appeared in the dazzling light.
Backlit, she was like a fairy stepping out of a painting.
Then, to the soothing sound of opera, the woman gracefully stretched her body like an elf in the night.
And indeed, this kind of Broadway-style opera performance could also be very "alluring."
Immediately, the mesmerized audience below the stage let out whistles and "wolf howls."
Stanley, the Green-Faced Monster in the corner, even transformed his head into a "werewolf."
Among the "wolf howls," his voice was the loudest.
"Interesting." Mike showed a smile of anticipation, watching the woman performing on stage.
With his ability to hear women's thoughts, he heard many interesting things in her mind.