“Okay let’s start with thirty lap-”The huge metal door suddenly banged open, drawing everyone’s attention to the fine lady entering the training hall. Suddenly, the air felt cold. Elias met Siel’s burning eyes and shivered a little. She was covered with air he couldn’t explain as she made her way straight to Elias without minding every soldier present in the hall. “Go to the training ground and run sixty laps.” Siel commanded fiercely, fully forgetting her position in the Seiron as her rage slowly overpowering her. “Now.” The soldiers looked at Elias, confused if they must follow the new woman in the base or not. “Obey her.” Elias said, giving the captain a quick glance and they qu

“I received the reports from all over Aparctias and Thrascias, Sir. And there seemed to be no movement from the Quislings. No bombings, no robbery, no group killings.” Olive reported, flipping every paper in her hand. Aside from Natsuki who was currently checking every force from Elite to ordinary, the whole Cadre gathered together as they usually do. The only difference is that the person sitting in front of them was no longer a woman they once knew. “What do those words mean?” Asked Xieaniel. “If there are no movements then we must prepare. You know, they might be preparing something big.” He added.Olive rolled her eyes at him. “Just as I feared. You’ll overthink us to death again, Ethan.” 

“How come the cameras died at the same time you found Nick? Is it really pure coincidence, Ruby?” Xieaniel asked, feeling discombobulated. He tapped and tapped his laptop but the result was still the same - the surveillance cameras died and there is no footage. Even the secret cameras were off. Olive bit the inside of her mouth and rolled her eyes. “What do those words mean, Ethan? Are you saying I purposely killed the came-” “That’s not what I am pointing out.” Xieaniel cut her. He removed his glasses and ruffled his hair in distress. Killing Donovan that day is more possible than killing the surveillance cameras inside the HeadQuarters since the Kitori family is supervising and Xieaniel was handson. Aside from Ashriel and Nathan, Xieaniel knew only Olive knows how to operate the security system so his mind was in turmoil. Nathan and Natsuki remained silent. Olive was about to argue when the Meeting Hall door opened followed by the Cadre wearing serious faces. In just a second,

“This way, Sir.” Leon hurriedly pulled Oriana inside the VIP room Leon abruptly rented. Seeing their rings, the staff of the hotel together with the manager carefully took care of their needs. “Leave us and make sure to secure the security. The First Ranks will march any moment.” “Yes, Sir.” The manager answered swiftly and left. Good thing the hotel was under the Cerveil family, making it easier for both of them to stay without being worried of the possible attacks - if ever.“Sir, what on earth is happening?” Said Oriana, wanting to pull her arm but unfortunately, Leon’s grip is stronger. Leon glanced at the digital clock and cursed under his tongue. It’s almost time. He pulled his phone from his inside pocket together with the small box, handing one bottle to Oriana. “Here. Drink this and I’ll call Lady-” He stopped when Oriana suddenly pulled his arms.Bogsh.Leon looked at Oriana and felt a sudden terror when he saw her lying on the floor, unconscious. “Oriana!”He started

It’s been two months since Siel showed up and since then, they were all staying at Thrascias Empire. Olive was in total turmoil and the whole First Rank suddenly hyped and motivated since they now have a clear path to take and actions to make. No more walking in darkness and critical investigations. “Tell us about Seiron.” Venice commanded and Siel nodded. “It was totally different compared to the past. Its glory all faded.”“I see. The last time I went there was almost a decade ago.” Siel gave Xieaniel a flash drive which he quickly scanned and presented. The Hall dimmed and they all focused on the huge screen.“Taking pictures there was quite hard.” Siel mumbled and glanced at Olive who was grinding her teeth. The Elders who used to go there also have faces no one can paint. “This was the place they now called, “The Small Village of Fear.” Siel said and hearing the name, Kate’s face soured. “It was the only way through the main city and going to the base. This village is proof