The Shadow

Her [POV]

The auction was nearing its end.

The chatters of these people inside this auction were lively. Even their laughter vibrated throughout the entire room.

Still the bustling didn't die down since people were still fighting to death to grasp my information.

Should I applaud the owner for closing this kind of deal?

He does live up to his name.

The auction house that hosted this big event is none other than Venna.

Venna was known as the noble auction because of its unrivaled quality of items.

In here, you can buy the rarest and the finest products you can't find in any auction houses.

To top all of that, the safety and services they gave and provided are top-notch.

People worldwide shed tears and blood to the extent they kill each other to get their hands on the products auctioned in the Venna.

The list goes on how desperate they are to obtain those items.

That's how excellent their products are.

Well, just securing a seat here is already tough.

Bang*

A bidder slammed their hands on the table.

"WHAT?! $50 BILLION for the starting price of her head?! Are you out of your mind?! You're ripping us off!!"

He's hysterically flinging his arms in the air

Looking at the man standing in the middle stage.

An ambiguous smile is visible on the lips of that person. He waved his hands to the staff.

"It is not good to disturb others if you can't afford it. I advised you to stay silent."

The bidder was about to refute before he could open his mouth. The elite guards took him away.

I spoke in my earpiece, "You should be nicer to a bidder, Fuise."

Fuise looks unbothered. He slowly turned his back from the crowd and walked to his laptop.

[I'm already merciful for not killing him.]

Click*

The screen started to play some videos. I was fighting alone against one of the most prominent mafia groups in the Black city.

My mouth twitched

Fuise spoke into the mic, "It's not that Azia is hard to meet. Rather, she is harder to reach."

He said while letting the whole auction watch the scene where I destroyed the clan of Petra.

Fuise revealed a small chip in front of the crowd.

"This little thing contains all the information you need to assassinate Azia. Although killing that person takes a lot of time and money, even if we can't kill her, we will guarantee you that we will leave some damage to her."

Chuckles*

Ohh dear, they're dead serious about killing me.

I glance at everyone.

The bidders don't look convince. Fuise sensed the mood and threw the biggest bait.

He waved a small golden token with a black lion roaring engraved in the middle.

Everyone was dumbstruck at the small token Fuise showed.

Fuise chuckled.

"Based on your reactions, I don't need to explain further. I'll make it simple. They are offering their assistance for free in assassinating Azia."

I held my chin.

Sly bastards, they know we can't touch them if they expose who's backing them up.

For the second time, I watched those people go crazy.

"Ceru deleted all the files those pests collected. Where did they get that video?"

I gazed at them suspiciously.

Kit's mouth twitches.

"Is this the time to think about that?"

I nodded in response.

He grumbled.

"How can you be so calm?! Autumn, you're being hunted by the most annoying organization!"

"Should I act surprised?"

I've been facing assassination since I set foot in this field.

What will be the difference now?

Kit rolled his eyes.

"Haaaa...I want to give my younger self a good smack for signing that contract."

I smiled.

"Didn't I tell you? A reckless kid will only meet a foolish end."

"I am not regretting it. It's just an expression, okay?"

"Even if you want to regret it now, it's too late. You're bound to me forever."

"What do you mean?"

"Figure it out yourself."

"Did you---"

"Fuise was the one who offered those videos to the auction," Jae interjected

"He did...WHAT?!"

Kit looked at Fuise in astonishment

I chuckled, that bastard.

"He does know people pay a high price to watch my videos, right?"

"Not again..."

Kit mumbled while massaging his temples.

I smirked.

"Everyone inside this auction has a price tag hanging on their necks..." I looked around and added, "...Now, I have a reason to collect payments."

"I will help."

Jae cheerfully volunteered

I nodded and tossed the extra earpiece at him.

He gracefully caught it with one hand.

"Tell them we are going out after our mission, my treat."

Kit looks dumbfounded.

"At this rate, I am going to die young because of you people!"

"If you die, I'll pay all the expenses of your funeral," Jae bluntly said

Kit can't help but facepalm while looking at us in disbelief

Scooping a mouthful of dessert in front of me.

I shoved the spoon in Kit's mouth to shut him up.

"You...ahhh, we have so much on our plate, we can't add another nuisance."

Pinching his cheeks, ohh it's not soft...

"Stop worrying too much."

Kit puffed his cheeks and turned his back from me.

I patted his shoulder to reassure him then focusing my attention on the stage.

Fuise cleared his throat.

"In the count of three, Azia heads will be in Mr. Xx's hands.....1...2..."

"It's time for us to join."

Kit pushed the button beside him.

The spotlight moved then it shone at us.

We are wearing our disguises and also our masks.

If it weren't for these, it might bring a lot of trouble to our mission.

"Wow! $200 billion for her head!"

Fuise announced while happily clapping his hands.

Silence surrounds us.

Maybe if I dropped my spoon now, everyone would hear it.

Fuise asked again, "Is that the final bid?"

He was smiling elegantly in front of everyone.

Fuise sweeps his gaze to the crowds and stops on the balcony in front of us.

His cunning smile never left his lips.

"Balcony 7, What price do you offer for her head??" Fuise asked

I looked in front.

Those guys lightly waved their hands.

Fuise's face brightens as he reads the numbers on the screen.

"$700 billion...What a reasonable price to offer for her head."

Kit was fuming in anger when he was about to bid again.

I held his hand while shaking my head.

"Let them win."

If they want to play with fire, then let them be.

Kit held his head as if he heard the most absurd thing.

"Ahhh...my younger self deserves a good beating."

Fuise started the countdown again.

The people on that balcony were now in turmoil. They were all panicking except for someone.

My eyes landed on the person sitting in the middle. They were talking to him, but the person didn't seem to care. When our gazes met, it felt so cold that I thought I would freeze.

I smiled while waving my hands.

Their faces paled as they realized I played with them.

"Going once!....Going twice!...?????????"

Fuise looked at us, he has this gaze that says 'What's going on inside your head??'

I shrugged my shoulders.

Fuise, still processing what was happening, spoke in hesitation.

"$900 billion...Is that the final bid?"

All the bidders were already looking at us.

The tension in the air didn't vanish.

I looked at the person in front, he was smiling cunningly.

The people behind him breathed in relief.

Their eyes widened in surprise when Fuise announced a new bid.

"$950"

Kit snarled, "That little prick! He is intentionally raising the bid!"

Fuise gaze switched between the man and me.

He regained his posture when he finally understood the situation.

"1 trillion."

"What the—HEY! STOP BIDDING!"

Kit shouted in anger while snatching the iPad away from my hands

I frowned, "Do you not want to know who's the culprit?"

"It doesn't matter anymore! Since Jae found him!"

I looked in front, "Is it him?"

"Ah ye---WHAT?! How did you know...."

Kit looked at me in awe when he realized something...

"Did you do this to expose him to the whole auction?"

An ambiguous smile formed on my lips while looking over at the man.

This time he was muttering something.

The mask is only covering half of his face.

My eyes concentrated on his exposed lips.

'Nice seeing you again.'

I frowned.

The man smiled mischievously.

'You're still good at reading lips'

My frown deepens.

'I'll see you later.'

Then he left with his team.

I bit my lower lip.

You're insane...why would you come back??

The loud buzz woke me from my thoughts. I shrugged off the unpleasant feeling and met Fuise.

I saw him waiting in the lobby, and behind him were ten elite bodyguards from the auction.

A person stepped forward.

Hmm, he looked like the head of the guards.

The small golden nameplate shone under the light.

I carefully read the name.

'Duke'

"Please proceed to the Master's office." He said while guiding me to that man's office.

I nodded, and we left Fuise in the lobby.

Can I let others grasp my information?

Yes

Would it be annoying?

Well yeah? But I can just beat them.

Stopping at a large door before we can enter, the two elite bodyguards scan their hands and their eyes.

I heard a cold robotic voice saying, 'Access complete.'

"The boss is already waiting inside."

Duke politely said while the other elite guard opened the door for me.

I nodded my head and thanked them.

I leisurely entered that man's office.

The first thing that caught my eye was the stack of papers on his desk.

I could barely see the man who was overseeing these documents.

My gaze swept his face.

He doesn't look tired at all.

This face of his is mesmerizing. It exudes a charm no one can resist.

I'm telling the truth.

His elegant clear lines, as if drawn with oil paint, were beautiful.

I crossed my hand over my chest.

The man was too immersed in scanning the documents in his hands.

I am used to seeing him with stacks of papers all around in his office but to this extent? He's much busier since hosting this event.

"Wow, it's nice to be you."

"Did you have fun playing around at my auction?"

He put down the documents he's been reading before.

"Yeah, I brought some interesting stuff,"

I loosened my tie and a few buttons of my tuxedo while pulling the wig off my head, I felt relieved this was much better.

I felt chills run down my spine.

My instincts are telling me this is not going to be good.

A very sharp and flashy metal flashed before my eyes.

Tilting my head to the side.

I looked at the man who emotionlessly threw a dagger

"Grey, this is the hundredth time you almost killed me!"

While I plucked the dagger beside my neck.

Grey frowned

"Then, stop undressing in front of me every time we meet!"

I stood from my seat and pulled him closer.

"Why? It's not like it's your first time seeing someone undressed?" I stopped and looked at him dead serious, "...or perhaps ar—-"

Bang*

"Let go."

I chuckled.

Grey looked me in the eyes with so much seriousness.

"Ha...you're testing my patience Flaire."

He wrapped his hands around my waist while pulling me closer.

Our faces are 1 inch apart.

I can feel his breath on my lips.

"You wanna know how this virgin can make you cry??"

I burst into laughter, it can't be helped that his reactions are always funny.

Grey glared at me while letting me go.

I slumped my whole body on the couch.

"I guess it's been a while. You're still the same son of a gun, I know."

"And you're still the deranged woman I met." He refuted

"Do you wanna die?"

"Try me."

Forget it.

"By the way, did you find the person you've been looking for?"

The room suddenly chilled down.

"No. Not yet..."

I straightened my back, empty words won't work on him, and I wouldn't want to lie either.

"You should consider accepting my proposal. Since there's no guarantee you can find that person."

"That's easy to say but hard to do..." He rubbed his eyes in frustration, "I'll admit, I completely underestimated the current head's authority. I got over my head thinking if I had eyes and ears outside and inside the black city. I might easily obtain someone's information."

Hearing this, I clapped in excitement.

Grey finally messed up!

I looked at his face amusingly.

"That person must be good at hiding. Even the mighty Grey couldn't find a single piece of information. He even resorted to stabbing the current head just so that he could find them."

Grey keeps sending me death glares.

If looks can kill, I would die horribly.

"It's not that..."

"Mmm??"

"...If only those guys accept my bribes."

I grinned and tested how sharp the dagger was in my hands.

"Those people are too loyal to the current head. They'd rather die than betray him." I looked at him seriously and shrugged, "Well, if you see how excellent he is, you will surely offer your head to him."

"Then did you surrender yourself to him?"

Blood started to drip on the tip of my finger.

I smiled.

"Yeah, sure."

His face grimace

"I won't deny his one of a kind. But his true nature? He is worse than this city's rule."

I massaged my shoulder and threw the dagger at him.

Grey effortlessly dodged it.

"Why are you here?"

"You should know why I came here..."

"Did you have a fight with your dad?"

"Well, it's your fault."

He raised his eyebrow.

"How's that my fault?"

"You scroundel! You let those traitors sell the information about the transaction happening in the blank road."

"Business is business, Flaire. Your old man doesn't pay me enough to keep my loyalty to him."

"I get it but you should tell me before hand. You see I took a whole lot of damage because of that ambushed."

I lift my tuxedo and showed him the newly stiched wounds.

Grey blinked his eyes.

"I wasn't informed you're participating in that transaction."

"Hey, the old man wants me to do a surprise visit."

"He sure does love surprises."

"Yeah, now I have a slash in my stomach and I don't have a car."

"That can be healed instantly if you went to Lampourge hospital but you choose to show it here to make me feel guilty."

I smiled, this is the reason why I like teasing this man, he is sharp as ever.

Grey rummaged something on his desk. He threw a black card on top of his table.

"Who did he wreck this time?"

"Neus!"

"Is that the new car you just customized?"

"Yes..."

Crap! Remembering the condition of my Neus, my heart aches.

Grey looked at me as if I'd gone crazy, he slide two items on his desk.

I came closer to take a look at the three items.

"What are you planning?"

Grey is showing me his business smile.

I know this wouldn't be good.

"This business card is confidential. It is the only way to reach me. The flash drive contains the footage and recording before and after the auction. You already know the passwords to my credit cards. It's limitless."

Happily clasping the three items in my hand, I patted his shoulder.

"You sure are a reliable friend."

He rolled his eyes

"You greedy chick."

"Thanks for the compliment."

Then, I looked curiously at the business card and the flash drive in my hands.

"What about the two items? Why are you giving me this stuff? What use would it bring me?"

Grey drew his face closer.

I blinked my eyes in disbelief.

"Seriously, I thought you were smart."

I almost threw a punch at his face. But I have to stop myself because he might freeze his credit card.

"These two items can help you unfold some truths no one told you."

My mouth forms 'O'

"Cool"

Then reflexively dodged his attack.

"Hey! Why would you kick me in the face?"

"Because you're a big fool!"

Hah, this bastard!

"I am more interested in the person who sold my information."

"About him, you've met him today. He even participated in bidding on your head." Grey looked at the items in my hands, "Don't let others get their filthy hands with those."

"Why?"

"They will use it against you."

My smile disappeared.

"Look who's talking, the audacity to sell his friend's information to the whole world."

He clicked his tongue in irritation.

"Would you believe everyone who attended the auction would die if I didn't do what that person said."

I held my chin, "If it's you..."

He waited for me to continue.

"...rather than saving the people, you are saving the auction."

He almost cursed when he heard my answer.

"Is that how low you perceived me?"

"Why? Isn't that true? I know you received a good deal out of this." I twirl the ends of my locks.

Grey couldn't help but smile.

"So, you knew about it."

I nodded, "They gave you the other one, right?"

"Hm."

He showed me the wooden token.

Ohh~~dear, Grey became a part of that organization.

"The golden one displayed in the auction is only for assisting and accepting missions for the client. But this one---"

"I know...you don't have to explain it."

I brushed my hair back. Ahh~ unbelievable Grey is practically invincible now.

I looked down at my watch, "Oops, our conversation took longer than I anticipated. Those guys probably thought I took your head already."

He frowned, "Do you want me to act?"

"You got it, buddy! Before they bomb that door, we should do it! Think of it like we're sparring." I happily said

"I'd rather be shot dead than spar with you."

I blinked my eyes in disbelief.

"Sparring with me is fun."

Grey looked at me in disgust.

"Everyone hates sparring with you!"

"Why?"

"They knew the moment they stepped foot in that arena. They were nearing the gates of death!"

"Hoo~~ could you tell me who told you that?"

Grey shut his mouth

Turning my back from him, one after another, I shot my gun in different spots.

I have to fool them that we fought neck to neck.

"Ha...unbelievable. I am friends with a crazy chick."

I looked at him, "I also can't believe I am friends with a traitor."

Grey didn't look shocked at all.

"What should I do now?" He leisurely asks

"Lightly slit my neck."

He rubbed his temple, "What did I get myself into?"

"Would you rather spar with me"

"No."

"Then don't complain."

I changed my bullets into tracking bullets while pointing the muzzle of my gun at his left leg.

"Are you an idiot? That will interrupt my work! Shoot me in my left should—-"

Bang*

"BRAT!" He groaned while holding his left shoulder

I happily clapped my hands, "My turn! My turn! Remember light ---"

Boom*

Swish*

I held my neck immediately, "I TOLD...splurt* HAH! don't you understand the word LIGHTLY?!"

"Someone bomb the doo---!!!! Do you hear that?"

I pushed him

"Immediately, throw a smoke bomb. This wound probably won't convince those guys."

Grey hesitantly went to his desk.

"Why are you hesitating?"

"The smoke bomb I had was poisonous. Should I give you a mask?"

I rolled my eyes

"I'll be fine."

"How can you be fin--- ah right..."

My smile grew nastier. "So, don't hesitate and go."

Grey wore a mask and threw the smoke bomb. I waved my hands.

"Good, let's have a drink once we see each other again."

"Yeah."

I couldn't see his face anymore because of the smoke. I waited for a few minutes for him to enter the underground passage.

Inhaling this smoke bomb sucks. Grey, you sly bastard!

The dose inside this smoke bomb is higher than I thought.

It will affect me a little, it will make me lose strength and consciousness temporarily.

But eventually, my body will neutralize it.

Good thing I didn't refuse the education they gave me.

Refusing such training is the same as going into the battlefield naked.

Being the next head of the Lampourge has its perks.

Plenty of kids and old folks like to play some enjoyable games with me.

Which require us to puke blood and bet our bodies and precious treasures, but the highest bet we can give is our lives.

Aren't our games fun?

I followed his blood trail and stopped in my tracks.

Tick---Ting*

Immediately I hid behind the desk while covering my ears.

Boom*

I went out and brushed the dust off.

"Where is he?"

He asks while blood is dripping down his face.

I threw the handkerchief in Kit's face while pretending I had a rough fight with Grey.

"Under his desk, there is a silver door. It's sealed tight, but there are traces of someone escaping from there."

Kit wiped his face in annoyance.

"Hah, if I catch that traitor, I will hang his head outside our headquarters!"

I patted his shoulder.

"I already cleared this area. You're free to move."

Kit seriously reported.

I nodded and turned on my earpiece.

"Jinx, I embedded a tracking device in Grey's shoulder."

[I'm on it-I'm throwing a bomb——Boom*]-Chrome

[SWEET BARNACLES!!! ARE YOU BLIND?!]-Terence

[Uhh...No?]-Chrome

[DON'T LIE, IDIOT! I CAN SEE THROUGH YOU!]-Terence

"Alpha, forgive the kid."

[Forgive my arse, he always does that!]-Terence

[Did I?]-Chrome

[Jinx, don't kill him. He's still a valuable asset.]-Ceru

[Bro, you're so bad at lying. We know you don't want to clean his body.]-Railey

[Oops, you caught me.]-Ceru

[Curse you!]-Terence

[Don't stay beside him, he brings bad luck.]-Jae

[Well, that's why people call me Jinx.]-Chrome

[Jinx, stop teasing him. Although he's useless sometimes, he can still be a meat shield.]-Kyle

[Shut up!]-Terence

[Alright, enough with the chit chats. Tell me your situation right now.]-Kit

[I can't join you guys right now, you see. I am too busy dealing with sector C.]-Anthanasia

[Alright! Alpha, help Rose deal with sector C, and remember, don't kill all the bidders. Just capture them and lock them in the truck.]-Kit

[Copy that, boss!]-Terence

[Everyone, prepare yourselves because we have to retrieve her information. Don't forget to burn the whole auction.]-Kit

Ohh, Grey, you might not be able to operate your business in a white city. My kids are going to burn your auction.

Kit handed me another mask. I was astonished by how beautiful it is

"These are Jinx's new creations. He added cool features. The mask won't get in your way when you're fighting." He explained while giving me a set of make-up removers.

I accepted them and removed all the disguises they put on my face.

Now, I feel refreshed.

Wearing the new mask Kit gave me.

I felt my face tingling.

Then, all of a sudden, I heard a female robotic voice.

[Welcome, master Aiza. What can I do for you?]

I can't stop myself from smiling.

Chrome never fails to amaze me.

"Scan my surroundings..." I commanded

My mask started to scan the whole place.

On Grey's desk, something caught my attention.

I picked up the broken picture frame and brushed the glass shards.

"Idiot! you'll get hurt if you brush the glass shards with your bare hands." Fuise scold angrily.

"When did you get here?"

I did not look at him.

I'm too immersed in scanning the whole picture.

Fuise snatched the picture frame in my hands.

"Do you know them?"

Fuise looked at the picture and me.

"Beats me."

He muttered and turned his back on me.

His habit of turning his back can get him stabbed.

I already made a copy of the picture so he can keep it.

I cut everyone's line and directed the call to Jinx.

"Jinx, I'm going to send a photo. Investigate the people in this picture."

[1 billion.]-Chrome

I rolled my eyes.

Anyway, business is business.

"10 billion search for everything about their past."

[Sure.]-Chrome

The kids that I saw in the picture were an odd trio.

[Change of plans.]-Kit

I smirk

"Nothing new about that. What now?"

[Master told us to capture every bidder, he said we must give them 'Slow but painful death.']-Kit

"Are they the people who've been squandering the profits of Lampourge?"

[Yeah...They're also the people who sold the information about the transaction held in the Blank road.]-Kit

I smiled at what I heard those bastards dared to betray him.

Haha! interesting

My old man (Her Father) is ruthless.

I don't expect him to forgive them.

I know even if they offer their loved one's head in front of him.

He won't forgive them.

I wore my brass knuckles and told them my commands.

"Don't kill the bidders."

[What!?]-Everyone

"Don't kill them."

Before they can scold me, I turn off the earpiece while my mask is giving me the directions of where he went to

The underground passage is deeper than I thought.

I can't help but smile.

Grey planned everything thoroughly.

Punching the other in the face, he staggered.

I immediately ducked when someone wanted to stab me from behind, so I kicked him in the shin, stepping in his back while landing behind them.

I kicked the last person.

He stumbled, making the whole group fall.

While trying to subdue them, I abruptly stopped in my tracks.

The head of the guards was aiming his gun at Kit.

Wasting no time, I rushed to tackle that person.

I threw a hard punch in his face.

Elbowing him hard in the throat, he choked while flinging his fist into my gut.

Dodging his attack, I dealt another blow to his stomach.

Duke stood up angrily while rushing at full speed.

He planned to tackle me, but since this hallway was narrow, I kicked the wall beside me and got to his shoulders.

Choking him, Duke grasped both of my wrists.

He pulled me away from him and slammed me hard on the ground.

I twist my body to lessen the impact.

Duke went to pick up his gun.

I locked his legs and twisted them. He groaned in pain.

Duke struggled a lot and I managed to break both of his legs.

I went in front.

Using the muzzle of my gun, I lifted his face.

In his eyes, there is fear.

I lowered my gaze

"You knew you were serving someone evil. But, you turned your eyes blind."

"You will never know how it felt to be desperate."

I grin.

Desperate...

HAH! Interesting...

"Your child, how is she?"

"You...how?"

I can feel the fear in his voice.

The killing intent before was gone.

All that was left now was despair.

I tapped my mask.

"...Coward! Don't you dare touch my daughter!"

"Why would I kill your daughter when I already paid her medical bills?"

Duke looked at me in confusion.

I continued, "Don't forget to tell Fuise to treat you in the Lampourge Hospital."

Now he is looking at me in disbelief.

Taking a deep breath, I fixed my loose tuxedo.

I was about to leave but...

Bang*

I looked down at my stomach.

Haaa...gimme a break.

I looked around and saw a very young man holding a gun.

"Y-you witch! D-don't hurt u-uncle Duke!!"

From the looks of it, he was just a young rabbit who entered a tiger's den.

I leisurely walked towards him.

The gun was still pointing at me.

"Boo!"

He fell on his knees.

"HEY! DON'T HURT THAT KID! HE DOESN'T MEAN ANY HARM!"

Duke shouted at the top of his lungs while crawling towards us.

I looked at him pitifully.

Does he think I will kill this kid just because he shot me?

I guess that's how it works in our field...

I held his face and pulled the kid closer to show the inner layer of the tuxedo.

His hands that were holding the gun were trembling.

I leaned forward and lifted the gun.

Putting the muzzle in between my eyebrows.

I gave him the best advice they gave me.

"If you're going to kill someone, don't hesitate and aim at the head."

Patting his shoulder, I smiled.

"Would you like to try your first kill?"

I think something snapped inside of him.

The kid suddenly went nuts.

"AHHH!!----"

Bang*

"What a shame. I gave you a chance. You missed it," I said and coldly looked at his broken wrist.

It is a shame.

*****

I knocked the last one out and picked up the katana on the ground.

I immediately swung it.

"3 billion for this."

He said and wiped the blood dripping down his neck.

"Kid, I'm about to get broke by your demands."

"Next time, be careful swinging your katana so you won't have to pay the damage fee." He lazily said

I rolled my eyes.

"What about him? Where did Grey go?"

I didn't retract my katana.

"He's heading in the Blank road. You can go through the Rathole. If you want to arrive faster." He calmly reported

I heard a ding* and received the whole map of the blank road.

"Just follow the red lines."

I happily pat Chrome's head.

I'm satisfied with his performance.

Chrome slapped my hand and turned his back from me.

I retracted my katana and swung it hard.

Shing*

"Good! Spare some time with me, and let's have a duel."

He threw the katana and coldly turned his back on me.

It's good that I can finally see some improvements in Chrome.

He used to whine about everything.

I tilt my head and look at the sky.

It's about time to finish this mission.

I pulled Kit and threw him inside his car.

"Fasten your seat belt! It will be a heck of a ride."

Kit immediately put on his seatbelt.

Speaking of Rathole, that area is the most dangerous road in the whole Black city.

That area is where you can buy information, Pay someone to do the job.

Also, where a group of mafia resides.

I took a deep breath and stepped hard on the accelerator.

******

I patted his back. "Did you puke your guts out?"

He glared at me.

I shrugged my shoulders and left Kit behind since he needed to pin our location for the other members of Jargua to see.

I rushed at them while I fought with great effort.

When I was getting near them, our battle became fiercer.

"Crimson, I found him!"

[Grey?]

"No, it was the person who sold my information."

[Autumn, are you crazy---]

"I don't have time. So, I'll make it short. Grey planted a tracker in his drink."

[Wait for me, don't rush. It is not part of the plan--]

"When did I follow the plans before?"

[Ahh fu---]

I removed the earpiece in my ear and forced one of his goons to bend his knee by kicking him.

I stepped on his back and fell next to their car.

Punching the window, I forced him out.

I threw him on the ground and stepped on him.

The smile on his lips didn't disappear.

Chills ran down my spine.

I backed away

If I did not react immediately, my left foot would be useless.

"Who are you?" I asked

-To be continued-

Author's Note:

"Who are you?"

KIT DAUTCH:



Then, who are you?"

[Ohh me? I'm just a passerby~~Kit accidentally stabs his feet* Thank you for reading my book. God bless and stay safe🤗.]



(I don't own these amazing illustrations. CTTO)

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