"There was once a girl named Eve. She was nothing but a scum living in this world, not until she met an AI that changed her life. I want you all to find the AI that Eve met at the Wasteland after you guys will save Delta I. The AI was named as Adam, keep that in mind.." Mr. Blount stated while looking at Flavio and Wilhevit, "Sure, father." Wilhevit saluted.
"Did Eve was the one who started the age of the robots?" Flavio asked.
"Indeed, her only goal was to make a physical body for Adam. But she made more for the other AIs, she planned world domination but failed. The only way we can defeat Titalus is to find Adam, the AI knows a lot about the Vitalis City." Mr. Blount explained, "Eve Drago, the Mother of Vitalis City." he sighed.
"Wasteland ain't a safe place for humans, but our goal is to seek for Adam and bring him back here." Wilhevit said.
"While staying there, plan on how to bring the Fantasma Rosso down just by using Adam's knowledge." Mr. Blount ordered.
"Anyways, I'm curious who tipped you this.." Flavio pondered.
"Its Gamma, Eve Drago is his Great Grand-aunt." Mr. Blount answered while looking at his children.
"I see, well then, we will keep going. We will inform the others and proceed to the Vitalis City." Flavio smirked before fixing his eye patch. He and his sister went out of the office to meet up with the others.
The two walk across the corridors. They soon arrived at the guest's room, they witness their comrades wearing the clothes and armours that the House Blount has provided them.
"Oooh, Dante, why did they have you the female's—" Flavio bursted in laughter.
"Shut up man! I should've cut my hair though..." Dante sighed while looking at himself.
"Salvatore and Tomasso looking great.." Flavio commented.
"Thanks brethren.." Salvatore gave him a thumbs up.
"I'm glad they gave me a case where I can put my metal pipe.." Tomasso grins while facing the mirror.
"Its for swords.." Wilhevit pointed out.
"Still for metal pipe for me." Tomasso pouted.
"Im excited, I wonder what does the Wasteland looks like.." Dante's scarlet eyes sparkled.
"Just a place where Vitalis City throws their trash out. Though, many poor people are still living there. They're called 'squatters', also some defected robots are thrown there. I swear, you won't see a single tree in there." Wilhevit explained while leaning on the wall.
"Oh.. I see.." Dante sighed.
"Sadly, no King helped the region.. The Vitalis City is already corrupted so I'm not surprised.." Salvatore stated while spinning his gun.
"That's where I was living though.." Tomasso said while looking at the mirror.
"Wait, what?!" Dante, Salvatore, Flavio and Wilhevit yelled in sync.
"You guys didn't know?? Actually the situation there was awful. Cannibalism is not prohibited, my mom used to feed me human eyeballs though..." Tomasso stated casually before sitting on the chair.
"Oh Bloody Mary..." Wilhevit sighed.
"What does humans taste like?" Salvatore asked.
"Delicious.. the younger the person, the more delicious the meat is.." Tomasso only looked at them.
"So... Do you still eat human meat..?" Dante asked.
"It'll depend, I'll eat one for survival." Tomasso smiled lightly.
"Dude why are you smiling at me?! You want my right eyeball..? My right eye sight is blind anyways..." Flavio shivers while looking at Tomasso.
"I would love to!" Tomasso exclaimed in bliss.
"This is just twisted!" Dante distances himself away from Tomasso.
"Oi oi oi! I'm just joking— after I learnt that my mom has been feeding me human meat, I've never been disgusted for my whole life." Tomasso clings on to Dante.
"Seems understandable.." Salvatore sighed in relief, "Well.. okay then.." Dante shrugs his shoulders.
Meanwhile, in the House Shinigai, Fuuniku and Shou can be seen talking in the office.
"Our personal lawyer was found dead in his apartment... His family was also slaughtered too." Shou reported while sitting on the chair.
"That's why he hasn't responded to my messages.. luckily Filippo Bartolomei arrived playing as Baratsuki's lawyer.." Fuuniku sighed.
"I believe that this is one of Fantasma Rosso's doing under the orders of Titalus." Shou said while rubbing his chin.
"Exactly, I mean, why would they want to take my daughter out?" Fuuniku wondered.
"Base on my research, your daughter was known for her achievements here in Vitalis City. She was deemed as a prodigy raised by Ortensia Acerbi as her heiress. The House Acerbi allied with the House Maggiore though, and your daughter is bound to be married to House Maggiore's heir. Since Klaus Maestri who was supposed to be the La Nostra Pace's future Boss was killed." Shou explained.
"Why isn't Ortensia not making any move? It's odd why would she left her heiress in the jail." Fuuniku asked.
"She was assassinated a month ago. Romulis has been looking for your daughter though, and he is planning something. I don't know what it is, but I'm sure it's reckless." Shou sighed.
"So House Maggiore is a bit desperate to save Baratsuki, what did House Acerbi did to help House Maggiore?" Fuuniku asked.
"Romano's death made Romulis as the 1st King in seat. The House Acerbi helped them to investigate who is the culprit, due to Ortensia's intellect, they deduced that Titalus betrayed Romulis which is actually true." Shou answered.
"How old is Romulis?" Fuuniku seems to be interested.
"He is currently 23 years old sir, same age as your daughter." Shou responded.
"Then it's settled, I'd like him to marry my daughter. As a form of alliance." Fuuniku decided.
Unbeknownst to them, Marco overheard everything. He was standing outside the office for the whole time, eavesdropping at them. He walked away while looking down, he heaved a sigh before his tears started dropping, "Welp.. there's nothing I can do anymore then.." he whispered before entering his room yet an old man saw him.
"What is wrong, young one? I believe you are Eduardo's son cause of your hair color.." the old man looked at him, "Wait... Aren't you..?" he wiped his tears before finding himself standing right next to a King, "King Tarakin..." Marco muttered.
"Yes I am, 6th King Tarakin Shinigai.." the old man smiled, "I-i've never thought you would appear here.." Marco was surprised, "Would you like to talk?" Tarakin motioned Marco to go near him.
"Actually... You might say I'm getting desperate. But, I do like to propose something to you..." Marco looked down.
"I see.. well then, I'd like to hear this proposal." Tarakin looked at the young man.
"I heard you and the House Quattrocchi has been developing a drug that can strengthen and increase a human's stats. I'd like to test it for myself, as a human, not an artificial one." Marco muttered.
"What do you want something in return then?" Tarakin grinned.
"I'd like to marry your granddaughter."
"You won't last long after you'll take the drug you know." Tarakin tilted his head while grinning.
"That's why, as soon as I get her out, I'll rush everything before my demise." he dreadfully smile.
"Why do you want to marry her then?" Tarakin was intrigued.
"I love her. That's all..." he bravely responded.
"What if she refuses?" Tarakin asked.
"I'll still stay by her side." Marco smiled.
[End of Chapter]