"So, we will have a lot of discussion on how did you ended up in here." Nico crossed his arms while looking at Marco while sweating while looking down, "Just please... Don't tell anyone for now." he begged to Beta II before averting his gaze at him, "Okay then, all I need is an explanation coming from you." Nico heaved a sigh.
"Pio, Salvatore, Arturo and Hanatsuki called me to proceed at the House Fiore to discuss something. Pio told everyone in the office that there's a traitor among the House Maestri that might kill me, and I'm still not sure who is it. Pio decided to split everybody, Salvatore didn't really betrayed the Mafia, actually he will be the one who will kill the traitor." Marco explained.
"So he's clear now, how about the others?" Nico asked before sipping his tea.
"Me and Hanatsuki will stay in here until Salvatore will finish his goal. He even asked Teodora's help. The reason why he chose to attack House Quattrocchi and Fiore is because House Quattrocchi will only send their robots while House Fiore has a hiding spot for the kids. In that way, no one will be harmed on our side." he continued before sipping his tea.
"Please do continue." Nico looks at Marco.
"Pio and Arturo's tasks is to identify who is the traitor, that's why Pio is spending his time at the House Quattrocchi, not only to guard Delta but also to discuss with Arturo. Unfortunately, a third party joined our plan, those are Renata Esposito, Wilhevit Blount and Dante Guerra. Salvatore told me though, the latter already know who is the traitor. Salvatore only guessed it's Luciano cause of his absence during my funeral, but they proved it's him thanks to Wilhevit, Renata and Dante's help. That's all." he ended the explanation.
"I do understand, but, does your father know this?" Nico asked, Marco nodded in response, "Now I know why isn't he bothered during the meeting." Nico sighed in distress.
"Am I allowed to tell this to Delta?" Nico asked. Marco's face tensed up, "No for now.." he looked away, "She's been grieving though.. but it's fine, you also need time to confess to everybody that you are alive." Nico smiled at him before patting his right shoulder.
"Beta II, do you think Fantasma Rosso accused Delta..?" he asked before sipping his tea.
"The accuser is Neverdura Ferrante, I conducted a research. She deemed that Delta killed Fausta Fiore, and the polices we're back on investigating what happened 7 years ago. We still really don't know what happened.." Nico explained.
"But if this a lie, then Delta only need to tell the truth. So, now.. who is her lawyer?" Marco asked.
"I asked Filippo, he said he can win the case." Nico reassured Marco. The lad only smiled underneath, "Goodluck.. on next next saturday." he muttered.
Piero walked out of his room while his hair got longer and messier, "Atlast! You came out of your goddamn room!" Pandora yelled at him, "I just need some fresh air.." he muttered tiredly.
"Teodora and the others has been longing to see your sorry arse face. Go visit them! Also, take a bath, you stink." Pandora covered her nose, "What can you expect from a brother who locked inside of his room? Only to smoke and get drunk?" Piero nonchalantly looked at his younger sister.
"I hold no expectations from you, even so... You were a great brother who took care of me everytime our parents are away. It's time for me to return the favor by taking care of you during your darkest days." Pandora smiled underneath while preparing her brother's lunch, "You always like carbonara right??" she asked before turning around to put the food on the dining table. Piero looked down for a moment, "Thanks.. Pandora.." he faces his sister and let out a sincere smile.
Meanwhile, a meeting was held at the Rolói Obelisk, a tall tower located at the very center of the Vitalis City. The Seven Kings sat on their respective seats while they're covered with their own cloaks.
"We all know where is this meeting going to, right?" a voice of an old and average man echoed throughout the meeting hall, his tone was somewhat prideful but in a lazy way.
"This is all about Romulis' and Titalus' subordinates, clashing in the Western Portion of the city. Are you two not satisfied with your turfs?" a voice of a young girl was heard.
"Oh..Hostilla~, this is not all about turfs. Also, I apologize for causing troubles in your domain~" Titalus finally spoke, his voice was somewhat very soothing in a chilly way.
"What can you say, Romulis?" a raspy voice arose from the surface, he seems very old and well-respected.
"Sir. Tarakin, you know that Titalus' subordinates attacked La Nostra Pace first by blowing up their cafes." Romulis sighed, he sounds like a teenager who just went through puberty.
"Even so, aren't you going to apologize?" Hostilla asked with a hint of sarcasm.
"Then I'm sorry." Romulis responded mockingly.
"I'll bastardize you once I'll see your face." Hostilla gritted her teeth, "Also, Numa.. you've been silent since the meeting started." she averted her gaze at the figure of a boy, few clickings of PSP could be heard from him.
"Numa. I am warning you." the lazy yet prideful voice resurfaced again.
"O-oh! I apologize Servil.." Numa kept his PSP.
"IF YOU ARE HYPED WITH THE ON GOING BATTLE, THEN JUST RAISE YOUR HAND! WE WILL SORT THIS OUT!" a voice of an optimistic old man echoed.
"That would be useless Marcial." Hostilla deadpanned.
"AND SO ARE YOU!" Marcial responded.
"Why you—"
"Silence! We are here to discuss the argument between Titalus and Romulis." Servil silenced the two.
"We are here to discuss the nye nye nye~ argument my arse, this is war you utter idiot!" Hostilla stood up from her seat while crossing both of her arms.
"Well... Hostilla do have a point.. this is war, not just a petty argument~" Titalus clapped his hands in amusement.
"This gay started it by killing off my father." Romulis muttered in anger.
"Oh~ you shut up rebellious motherf*cker~" Titalus countered.
"Ceasefire for now. Tell your subordinates to stop for awhile, if you two won't listen, I'll allow Hostilla on committing a mass genocide." Tarakin stated in a serious manner.
"Heh! I'll blow every member of Fantasma Rosso and La Nostra Pace that I will see!" Hostilla raised both of her middle fingers at them.
"I SHALL NOT ALLOW THAT!" Marcial joined in.
"Nye nye nye~ I will not allow it~ shut up you Chief Police, I can just blow your prisons whenever I wanted to!" Hostilla smirked.
"ONCE I WILL UNCOVER YOUR IDENTITY, I SHALL ASSASSINATE YOU QUICKLY" Marcial threatened the lass.
"Oh brother.... I came here for the meeting, not the battle of these prideful people." Numa sighed in disappointment.
"Same young one." Tarakin sighed.
[End of Chapter]