This performance did not arouse anyone's suspicion, as, given their situation of being as unwelcome as rats crossing the street, it really was better to sell the useless item for a good price and then go into hiding.
But everyone knew they wouldn't be so fortunate. With so many nations' forces involved, even if they miraculously survived, the power that bought their item would be the first to send them to meet King Yama.
As soon as they received the message, they started preparing on two fronts, sending information back to their leaders while arranging for money and closely monitoring their every move, trying to find out where they had hidden the item.
However, these two were ace mercenaries and repeatedly outsmarted them, leaving them chasing their own tails, and pushed to direct confrontations.
