Captured By The Cold Detective (BL)-Chapter 569: Alice in Wonderland

Mu Yuze did not know who had proposed this name when the event bore no relation to the renowned fantasy movie whatsoever. This event, in fact, was nothing more than a hunt— a pursuit of Omegas.

It was described in history books that long ago before order was maintained in the society, the way Alphas and Omegas mated was through this hunt. Adult omegas who had experienced their first heat would be gathered in one place before being released into the wilderness while Alphas, the potential partners, were tasked to hunt them down.

It was a primal mating ritual. The chase and evasion, the thrill and satisfaction.

If an Alpha succeeded in catching the Omega they had set their eyes upon, it meant they had proven their capabilities. They earned the right to mark the captured Omega and sometimes they might even mate right then and there. It was a wild, unrestrained and barbaric mating ritual.

Perhaps these elements were the reason why Phoenix Ablaze sought to recreate this hunt every six months. For the club that provided a space for BDSM enthusiasts, what could be more exhilarating than reviving this primal and long-lost hunt?

However, different from the past when Alphas were free to bite and mark the Omegas they had captured, this time protective measures had been applied for the Omega participants. They were required to wear scent blockers and collars to protect their glands, and in the event where Alphas forced themselves onto them, they were even supplied with an anesthetic injection that would incapacitate their assailants in an instant.

’Alice in Wonderland’ did not recommend any non-consensual biting or marking. Their sole purpose was to introduce the thrill of the hunt.

Alas, this was already more than enough to entice the rich and powerful to join. The sensation of shedding all inhibitions and embracing their primal nature, the excitement of being a predator and the prey, the heart-pounding moments of chasing and being chased in return— they were a breath of fresh air for the bored young masters and missus.

There were two types of people who would join this event. First, the VIP members who received direct invitations from Phoenix Ablaze, and second, people who learned the information through the grapevine.

For the latter, this event could very well be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to turn their life around. Although the rules prohibited non-consensual acts, they were very welcome to willing participants, meaning there was a high chance that common people would be able to snag a wealthy Alpha or Omega for themselves.

It was simply the fastest way to climb the social ladder.

And judging from the subtle change in the bartender’s eyes as he measured Mu Yuze, Mu Yuze reckoned that he must have been thrust into the second category, given how he had come here simply in a plain shirt, bomber jacket and ripped jeans.

The bartender’s lips tilted into a meaningful smile as he nodded, "I’ve received your order, Sir. Please wait here for a while."

The bartender left his post for a while only to return with another middle-aged man dressed in a sleek suit that had the ’Manager’ tag pinned on his chest pocket. He wore a warm smile as he gestured for Mu Yuze to follow him, saying, "This way, Sir."

Mu Yuze nodded and set his mostly untouched glass on the counter, his lips and breath smelling like alcohol. Perhaps the drink had been necessary, because he could feel his nerves settling down as he was led through one of the side hallways until he was standing before a door guarded by two burly men.

One of the guards stepped forward and said in a loud voice to rival the music, "Please take off your jacket."

"It’s part of our safety protocol," the manager added, still with the impeccable business smile on his face. "We need to perform a body check on you, but I’m sure you don’t mind, do you?"

Mu Yuze spent half a second thanking his luck that they had decided to cut off communication. Without hesitation, he took off his bomber jacket and handed it to the man. While the man rummaged through his pockets and found nothing but a thin wallet, phone and the pass card, the other guard moved to conduct a thorough body check on Mu Yuze.

Mu Yuze furrowed his brows and resisted the urge to flinch or avoid the touches, telling himself that it was necessary for the plan. The procedure proceeded without a hitch, and the jacket was soon returned to him. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Let’s go," the manager said.

What lay beyond the door was a desolate hallway bathed in golden lightning, its smooth marble floor accentuated by a plush red carpet. Another wave of déjà vu washed over Mu Yuze. During the last undercover mission with He Juan, they had also been led through a similar hallway. This was how he knew that he had left the ’public area’ and entered the ’private area’.

"I assume you don’t carry the appropriate costume with you?" The manager inquired.

Costume? Mu Yuze gave a slow blink. Kang Guanyu had not mentioned anything about that, but it could also be because the man’s network was not extensive enough to obtain such hidden information. Keeping his face straight, Mu Yuze replied, "No."

"Excuse me for asking, are you an Alpha or Omega?"

"...Omega."

"Don’t worry," the man reassured him with a kind smile. "We can assist you with that."

Mu Yuze’s eyelids began to jump as he was brought before a large double door, and his premonition came true when the manager nudged the door open slightly, revealing a spacious space filled with... clothing. Lots and lots of clothing were meticulously hung on racks, but there was nothing ordinary about these clothes – they were mostly revealing and sexy. Mu Yuze could see a range of cheongsams in various styles from where he was standing.

"Go ahead," the manager encouraged. "Since this is your first time participating, the costume you have selected will be gifted to you. You have..." he checked his watch. "...thirty minutes until you need to make your move. After you’re ready, just keep walking on this hallway and you will arrive in the waiting hall. I wish you the best of luck."

Leaving those instructions behind, the manager departed in the direction where he had just come from.

Mu Yuze took a deep breath, steeled himself and entered the room, gently closing the door behind him. It was then that he truly realized how spacious and well-supplied the room was. Not only were there a variety of costumes, but also accessories such as bracelets, rings, necklaces, collars and masks. He even noticed a lot of fancy underwear and bras...

No wonder this event was only held once every six months. Phoenix Ablaze really spared no expense to ensure that the participating Omegas looked as presentable as possible, just like the real hunt.

Now, what kind of outfit should he choose?