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Chapter 2 - Entering the Den of Tigers

During meal, they discovered that Ember actually lost her memories. She's been wandering for two days now and so, as much as she wanted to refrain from taking their food she still lost it.

They think Ember is a daughter of a rich family. Besides being a bit shameless, her eating manners is impeccable. Another thing they noticed is her pristine condition. Even though she's been out for two days, not a speck of dust can be seen in her clothes. Even if it's a mystery, they set aside the thought.

Unfortunately, they didn't see any clue that might lead her to her family and so they decided to bring her to their headquarters.

Their intelligence department can surely dig some information.

The suggestion to bring her to the headquarters actually came from the Commander. Usually, he didn't care about small things and their place is not exactly child friendly so they never thought things would end up this way. Most of them can't help but think if the Commander is still muddle headed from the hug he received earlier.

As someone who's always soaked in blood, their Commander is like a taboo that no one can easily approach. In the end his barriers was simply bypassed by a child. No one would believe them if they told others this story.

In the headquarters...

The agents are busy with looking for assignments that they can take in order to accumulate points to exchange for resources and money.

"Have you heard, Team Chaos took the SS mission" one agent began to comment to another agent as he browse through the posts.

"What's new about it? Eversince I joined the organization I've been hearing here and there their accomplishments in clearing most of the difficult missions" the agent reminisced the first time he saw Team Chaos clothed in dried blood and wounds. They just came from a dangerous mission and he happened to be in the way. He can't help but buckle in the sight.

"Who doesn't know that, but this one is different. They took THE SS mission. The legendary mission that had been sitting for years. Do you think they'll be able to come back alive?" the agent can't help but shiver whenever he passed by the mission. Although the mission content is not available in public, but all that previously took it came back covered in white blanket [1].

"No way, they took that mission!!" as much as the agent admired the Team Chaos, he doesn't have confidence that they'd be able to come back alive.

In the midst of their conversation, they suddenly heard a commotion and look back.

They saw Team Chaos. They actually managed to stay alive and in whole.

They can't believe it. They created another legend.

But the focus of the commotion was not actually the Team Chaos themselves but the little girl carried by the Commander in his arms.

All their jaws dropped at the scene.

"Yo Jac, is that your illegitimate daughter?" a lazy looking man walked towards the Commander and gave him a pat in the back.

The agents can't get used to this scene.

It was known that the Commander is not someone you can approach easily but this guy, Bloody Clown, is one of the few people who continually does.

"Oi Oi Crappy Clown, get your hands off our Commander" White Panda pushed Bloody Clown away from the Commander.

"What, do you want to get trashed again dirty panda" Bloody Clown snickered.

"You-" White Panda is lost for words. Even if he belonged in one of the strongest Team, Bloody Clown is still someone stronger than him. He never once won over him.

"Careful with your words Bloody Clown" Black Panda also reacted since he's also named Panda.

"My bad Black. So, what's with the child?" Bloody Clown continued to pester Jac.

"I'm not a child, I'm Ember, and don't bully Brother White and Black" Ember voiced out while taking a peak at the lazy brother.

"Oh, you got some guts little lady. How would you like this big brother to teach you some ropes [2]. We'll play a lot" Bloody Clown's interest was picked. The girl seem to be around ten years of age but she has a firm stance and never shy away from people. The fact that she can maintain herself around these group of bloodthirsty people is already enough for him to see her in a different perspective.

"Enough Bloody. Leave Ember alone, we still need to confirm the completion of our mission" Koala intervened.

"Say what little girl?" Bloody ignored Koala.

"Brother Lazy is interesting so I hope I can play with you afterwards" Ember beamed.

"Hoh, then I'll look forward to it" Bloody smiled mysteriously and walked away.

Jac just watched the whole fiasco in front of him but within this time he decided for something that will blow the minds out of everybody.

After the episode, the group proceeded with the Mission Department and have their paper stamped completed.

The agents were left with a lot more material to gossip.

Jac left Ember with the rest of the group and made his way to the Main Office. Fortunately, the President had no ongoing appointment and he was able to get an audience.

Don't think that it's easy to see the Organization's President. It's just that Jac is a special one.

[1] Covered in white blanket means dead

[2] The ropes here pertained to skills