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XL. Power Out
“What are you doing here?"She didn’t dare turn.Did he hear her?Did he see her press the button?!She swiftly returned the disruptor to her pocket, praying to all the Gods out there that he didn’t notice her.She took a deep breath. It was only a second of thought, and that was all that she could spare her mind to figure out what to do. Obviously running away wasn’t an option either. She turned to look over her shoulder.'A noble guard, ' she figured from the one star that was pinned to his shoulder. She shouldn't have trouble dealing with him.She flashed a smile.“Oh my,” she faked. “Did I stumble somewhere I shouldn’t?”“The party is over there,” he stated a little too rudely considering his rank. Scarlet knew that whatever her appearance was, she could still be noted as a noble.“Who the hell is this fucker?!” she heard Julian curse in her ear.“Scarlet,” West spoke before she returned to the guard. “Take care of him fast. The longer the cameras can't be out for too long.”“The
XXXIX. Dress With Pockets.
Everything went smoothly for Scarlet at the lounge. Her in-ears were hidden under her raven hair; they were turned off on West's orders. “Turn Scarlet’s transmitter off. We don’t want her losing focus; just stand by.”She could imagine West as he gave the order.She was nervous. Much was resting on her shoulders, and it had to be done in thirty minutes. Fifteen minutes had already passed, and it was starting to be suffocating.If everything went as planned, her in-ear should start transmitting again in 5 minutes, and then she would head to the room on the seventh floor where Julian and the others were waiting for her.She glanced at the clock; time went slower than she liked. With every passing minute, the adrenaline pumped in her veins. But thankfully, Naomi was still under the impression that Scarlet was a fragile and sick girl, and she tried her best not to push her too hard socializing.The fact that communication was still on made her stomach sick. What if the others were fight
XXXVIII. Quote From Long Ago
“Did you get everything right?” Scarlet asked, losing count of how many times she asked.“I already told you that everything is fine!” Julian whispered, yelling as he got the butler's blazer off. Changing into the dark navy overalls that the others were already wearing.Except for Scarlet. She was still in her light blue chiffon dress, her part hadn’t yet ended as a Count’s daughter.She had to go down there again and do the thing that she hated the most.Socialize with Noble's spoiled brats, who were supposed to be her age.Maybe it was because she spent her early childhood in the slums that she was more mature. She was only seventeen, turning eighteen soon.But still, there must be something better they could do other than gossiping about each other.
XXXVII. THE JOB HAS BEGUN.
Joanna wasn’t the only one who had no idea where her brother was going on Sunday.Orathan, who was an entity intertwined with Elfric, was also left in the dark.He surprised himself with all the plotting that Elfric got to make.‘Where are you going?’ Orathan asked, and he had a brief thought. ‘You aren’t actually going there right now, are you?’ He shook his head slightly.“We can’t intervene unless they tell us, or at least hint at it,” Elfric stated, scanning the crowded street. Sunday afternoons are always this crowded.Commoners go out in an attempt to enjoy what little freedom and entertainment they are offered. The smiles on the children's faces as their tiny hands clasped their parents' hands walking through the streets.Most of the displaying windows were crowded with mundanes watching the latest happenings in Lauxdale. Some were excited, applaudin
XXXVI. Venom Violet.
"I think I'm spending them to the fullest," Elfric instantly replied as he turned the page of his biology book. "I don't think I would get another free time to study. I'm a senior this year; I doubt you know what that is anyway."Orathan was unexpectedly quiet, so that, for a moment, Elfric thought that he might have actually understood what he meant—not that he was complaining or anything. He was thankful for the peace, even if it wasn't going to last.But that wish was torn to shreds soon after. He almost jumped out of his seat at the sound of his door bursting open. He sighed in relief at the sight of his sister, who had barged into his room."Where are your manners, little lady?" he asked as he faked a serious frown. I almost set you on fire, he continued in his head. He needed to get the hang of this; he shouldn't just be carelessly wielding his powers like that. If it's something that could be done humanly, then it will be done just like that."Who cares about that!" she exclaim
XXXV. The Boy from the Banquet.
"Scarlet," he called over his shoulder. "We are going to do the job."Scarlet stared at West's broad shoulder. Even though she couldn't see his face, she knew he wasn't as happy about this as she was. There must be a reason, she thought. West doesn't risk his men's lives—the men he sees as his family. He wouldn't push them into the ditch of hell if he didn't have a plan.Julian looked back and forth between the two. He could sense the silent conversation they were having, even though West was giving her his back."You're sure this is for the best?" she thought carefully, trying to make peace with the truth. "This is for the best, right?!"Her voice was almost desperate—a plea to help her convince herself that this was for the best, that this suicide mission would bring her closer to the truth. She was lost in her own dwelling before she was startled by West turning to look at her over his shoulder. His crystal-gray eyes gazed at her so intently that, for a moment, she felt a blush surf
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