Chapter 17
"Argh!" Selina groans.
The gun in Selina's possession has come off due to her hand being slightly injured.
Another person comes out of the shades and is approaching Selina, "It's been a while, Miss Hayes." he greets her in a monotone voice.
"Shadow? I should’ve expected you to show yourself after Light was here."
"Unfortunately, at the moment, we work on a separate task and purpose. Mine is to make sure that Mr. Axel Brainer is alive and take him with me."
"Are you ignoring the fact that Raisen has died, just to complete your current task?"
"You should be aware of the situation, Miss Hayes because you had an appointment with elder Joan
I'm sorry to deliver bad news after taking a long time to update the chapters, but with this chapter I will hiatus because of accumulation stress I had. Thanks and please wait for this story to return.
Chapter 18Gary leads the way to a slum area in the central part of Norland City. Not even Shadow, who is known as a high-ranked assassin, or Joan, who is an elder of the Black Circle, is familiar with the area."Mon ami, where are you taking us? It’s embarrassing, but I have to admit I am not familiar with this environment. "Joan asks with curiosity in his eyes."This remote area is called The Border to the Afterlife. Because people who have lost their jobs or are in poverty gather in this place. They either die here and are tossed to the graveyard or crawl to get a second chance by any means."Using cautious words, Joan continues to give Gary another question, "Could this also be..."Gary gives him a nodding gesture and says, "Yes, my friend, I came from this place before I and Jason were scouted by Raisen."While reminiscing about Gary’s past, they arrive at the graveyard. There was a big tombstone with a white color
Chapter 19Shadow gives out the result of his interrogation work by telling Gary and Joan that the idea of taking up Brainer's surname as their own was initiated by a mysterious person ten years ago."Axel and Jasmine's real surname is Forendeu. They lived in an orphanage that was about to be disbanded because of insufficient funds. Mr. Forendeu has no recollection of that mysterious person's appearance. He only remembers the part where he and his sister could continue living with enough money.""Thank you for your hard work/Good job, Shadow." Both Gary and Joan express their gratitude for Shadow's work.There is no single plan coming to Gary's head, and this makes him feel uneasy. He gulps some whiskey in the hope of regaining his sharpness.On the other hand, Joan is busy thinking of an excuse for the later appointment with other elders."Shadow, how many elders are left after Raisen's death if we exclude you, myself, and Light?""T
Chapter 20 "NONSENSE!!! I AM A LOYAL MAN AND ALL OF YOU HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THIS FACT." Joan explodes out of anger. Elder Lotus who was able to not get overwhelmed by Joan’s anger, speaks her opinion, "It's because you are known for being loyal, we dared to make this kind of bold statement. All of us are well aware of the disagreement you had with elder Raisen regarding how to handle a young man named Axel Brainer." "WHAT DO YOU EXPECT ME TO DO? "JUST STAY STILL AND ALLOW A DESCENDANT OF THE FOUNDER TO BECOME RAISEN’S SERVANT?" The room was filled with chattering and muttering because of what Joan said. They find it difficult to believe Joan's testament regarding the plan Raisen had for Axel Brainer, yet judging how the French man is enraged cannot be taken lightly. Those who hold higher positions, such as elder Lotus and Owner in the Black Circle, are bound by unwritten rules. It stated that ‘the founder, along with their descendants, are exclu
Chapter 21Following elder Lotus' order, the assembly is put to an end.Sakarem's face looking sour because of Joan, who was stated as innocent, makes He cannot help but be forced to accept that the French man isn't related to Raisen's death.'Was I being impatient?' Sakarem thinks of his failure in the assembly as he walks to his personal office. 'No, my plan is perfect! Raisen's sudden death should be enough to eliminate Joan from the Black Circle. If it were not for that lowly paid-assassin, my plan would work out.'He is busy cursing Light and doesn't feel any presence behind his back.Slash!!Blood splatters on the ground while Sakarem is groaning painfully."Argh... my arm! My arm! Who dares cut my hand? Just you wait, I'm going to kill you and whoever you worked with, you son of the bitch!""It's been a long time, elder Sakarem." A woman's voice greets Sakarem.He looks back to see the owner of the voice. "Y-you c
Chapter 22The elders are not convinced that mere information like re-entry her name into Black Cirlce's target list will help them escape the traitor's revenge.Damon is the first to let out his disappointment in this, "Elder Lotus, I don't think that information will help any of us right now. What we need is to find Selina Hayes' location after eliminating elder Sakarem, if she is the killer.""That is why elder Sakarem's death can be considered a blessing in disguise.""What do you mean, elder Lotus?" asks Joan, who looks confused. "How can Sakarem's death be a blessing in this situation?""Any fight will always leave something afterward, be it the corpse of the defeated, blood traces, footprints, or a wounded opponent who came out victorious fro
Chapter 23 Joan wasn't sure about the fact that Selina was able to eliminate Sakarem and Lia Chen easily; "Sure, Selina might have learned everything from your little brother, but did he teach her experience against Lia Chen in a specific way?" "No, he didn't-" "What makes you so sure that Selina has killed Lia Chen by now?" Joan, who is not convinced by Gary's speculation, cuts off the conversation when his friend is trying to give the answer to the French man’s previous question. "As an elder, you should be ashamed of having no patience." Gary complains to Joan for cutting in. "Experience cannot be thought, but your secrets and specialties can be shared. Taking aside Shadow and Light, Selina must have heard the administrators' specialties fro
Chapter 24 Just like the other day, Light is standing nervously in front of the Owner’s office. He builds his courage before knocking in. "Master Daniel, I come with another report." Thus, he enters the room. Dan who is still using a receptionist clerk suit as a disguise, welcomes Light, "What do you want to report this time while looking all restless like that?" "Hayes, i-it’s about Selina Hayes, Master. I think she is planning to frame me using the internal dispute between the administrators and me." "Since when were you afraid of a mere dispute and framing, Light?" Dan questions his follower’s fear. "Moreover, what can she use to frame you when everyone is looking for her?" "I had been involved in an internal dispute with two administrators before. Because of that, my name was listed as one of the possible assassins to have killed Sakarem when he was found dead." His hesitation made Light stop his report. He has no evidence
Chapter 25 Light is itching to mess with Josh, seeing how he has a private talk with Lotus, "C’mon, don’t be shy and tell us what your team has found." Josh once again sneaks a glance at Lotus, hinting at help from the elder to escape from Light’s games. "You are mistaken, elder Light." Lotus speaks to avoid suspicion. "Josh was just whispering the news he got from the search team." Light’s smile is getting wider because of Lotus’ words. "Don’t waste any time and tell us that news, Josh." Lotus has no choice but to give Josh the order to share what the search team sees in Lia Chen’s office. If she comes up with another excuse, it will make her look more suspicious in the eyes of other administrators.