Zukkei & Hira got out of the club without getting hurt thanks to Tadon's help
Zukkei: We were so lucky that Mr Tadon was willing to help us
Hira: It was like as if he knew what we're trying to do, he just nod at us while knocking out the body guard
Zukkei: I didn't even he know he can actually fight
Hira: Anywho, capturing a 250K Bounty isn't really too hard, don't you agree?
Zukkei: Well yeah but we shouldn't be underestimating our preys you know
Hira: I know but you get the point
Then a Mysterious woman approached them...
Zukkei: *sighs nervously* Who are you?!
Mystery Woman: My name is Nico, someone's hunting me down. She's trying to kill me because i couldn't afford to pay my debt. Please i beg you
Hira: Don't worry, Nico. Don't worry we'll help you but first we have to know...Why wouldn't you call the Patrol Association?
Nico: They wouldn't allow me to call the patrols
Zukkei: Well does she allow you to contact people other than the 4A?
Nico: No but I've never contacted a 4A Patrols before- it's too risky to call them without when they'll arrive that's why I'm asking for-... She's coming
Zukkei & Hira then run away along with Nico
Hira: How threatening is she?
Nico: Sorry i don't know, I've never seen her do her crazy stuff & such
Hira In Her Head: Worst case scenario, this girl is actually working with that girl & they would end up killing both of us
Zukkei In His Head: i have a feeling she's not lying but if she is-
Zukkei: What's her name?
Nico: Fertou
Hira In Her Head: *sighs* wait... that's not our prey... that's one of the Top Parade isn't it?
Hira: Is she one of the members of the Top Parade?!
Nico: Yes
Hira never had a more panic attack in her life than this current moment. Even Zukkei notices it & even though he doesn't know much about society & all, he still knows who The Top Parade are. Hira had her worst memories because of The Top Parade. Her friend got killed by the member of the Top Parade right in front of her when she was 12 & even though she's hunger for revenge. She knows that she's still miles away from reaching the level of any of The Top Parade members in terms of fighting skills, technique etc.
Zukkei: We have no chance against her, lady why did you pick a member of an evil troupe to have a debt with in the first place?!
Nico: She use to be my friend, even though I'm a burden to her. She still helps me just because she pity me but Now i'm an adult & i couldn't believe her when she said she would kill me if i couldn't pay her debt in time. But i was more shocked when she said she's a part of The Top Parade now-
Then they were stopped by Top Parade member, Choza
Choza: Where are you guys running?...Hey Nico
Nico: Listen, Choza. I swear have nothing that i can exchange to pay that debt. I'm sorry, Choza... I'm sorry *cries*
Choza: Get your pathetic ass out of here
Choza then tries to take away Nico's life with her sword until-
Zukkei: WAIT!
Choza, Hira & Nico were all shocked by Zukkei's act
Zukkei: There's definitely a way to settle this peacefully, if you take away her life. This problem will never solved!
Choza: Listen kid, i know what I'm doing! So if you don't wanna die maybe you should back away!
Zukkei: What will you get by killing her-
Choza: Back away, kid
Zukkei: Don't you guys have mercy for people's lives?!-
Choza: Final chance...
Zukkei: JUST KILL ME-
Hira: We can pay for her debt!
As Everyone was shocked..
Zukkei: Wait, Hira. You mean-
And Hira nods at him...Then Hira look down & ask
Hira: How much do you owe her...Nico?
Nico: 550,000 Dollars
Zukkei & Hira was worried as they only have $350K so far
Zukkei: Wait we don't have that much as of right now
Hira: But if you give us time, we can pay the debt!
Choza: Oh really? If so, I'll give you 24 hour. We'll meet here again, middle of the night. If you're not here by then, I'll Find You...And If You Run Away.... I'll Kill You...Later
Choza then walks away through the alleyway while All three Zukkei, Hira & Nico go home that is Hira's house...As they arrive home
Mitsunei: Who's that, Hira? Did Zukkei cheated on you?
Hira: Mom! *blushes*
Mitsunei: What? *giggles*
Azuni: Mitsunei, what are you talking about? Zukkei wouldn't do such thing
Hira: Dad!
After they mess around & Nico introduce herself to Hira's family...
Nico: By the way, do you mind if i ask?
Zukkei looks at Hira & Hira nods at him
Zukkei: Go ahead
Nico: Do you guys really have the money to pay my debt?
Hira: As of right now, off catching bounties. We have $350K in hand
Nico: What? You guys catch bounties?!
Zukkei: Yeah
Nico: Why do you catch them? What do you want to do with that money before i came
Zukkei: It's for-
Hira: We just want some money & plus we're bored and love fighting anyway so
Nico: Oh! I see, sorry if i make you guy's situation harder
Zukkei: Nah nothing to worry about
Nico: Wait, so where will we get the remaining $200,000 to pay for the debt. Sorry, my debt
Hira: Don't worry about it, we're planning
Nico: Can i help-
Zukkei & Hira: No!
Zukkei: We're getting this money to keep you alive. If you help us catching the bounties, you could die & all that work would be for nothing
Nico: I understand, sorry
Zukkei: Actually, sorry i get a little too out of character
Nico: Wait, we only have approximately 23 hours to catch bounties. Is that enough time?
Hira: We hope so
As Nico falls asleep...
Zukkei: Hira, which do we pick?
Hira: I'm not sure myself, if we go straight for the 250K. It's a gamble since we're not sure how much stronger a thief with 250K bounty can be
Zukkei: Fighting two 100K in the other hand would take times but it could be easier if we do it this way. However, the deadline is the major role here
Hira: Those two could be hard to locate, we might need to go to a bunch of different locations
Zukkei: I say we'll ask Nico when she's awake whether we should go for 200K or 250K
Hira: As much as I don't like that, that's the only way to settle this
They both then went to sleep, when they're awake, they only have the remaining time of 15 Hours & Nico decides to go for the 250K. Zukkei & Hira then go out to catch their prey
Hira: If he can appear in this forest at any time, we're in trouble
Zukkei: We can't let our guard down
Then they hear sounds of animal jumping from trees to trees... except the silhouette doesn't look like animals
Hira: Zukkei, there's two of them
Zukkei: Damn it! we were tailed from the beginning
Both of the silhouette from before then show themselves... However
Zukkei: Wait!
Hira: That's the 250K target but that lady with the aura, that's the other 100K target...
Zukkei & Hira In Their Heads: They got us good
Male Prey: Allow me to introduce myself....Bounty Hunters...My Name is Moto, Kunimoto
Female Prey: And if i was correct, you guys captured Cryno, right? Well, not to disappoint you but he & I switch place which mean he's supposed to be the 100K Target, not me. My name's Areme
Zukkei In His Head: Damn it, we shouldn't have gotten too cocky when we defeated Cryno
Hira In Her Head: We're fools! Knowing that, there's definitely no way we could defeat these two
Areme: So Kunimoto, you wanna start?
Kunimoto: Our game?
Areme: Obviously
Kunimoto: Well then, I'll ask you two just this one time. How would you guys like to die?
To be continued...