A luxurious car glided smoothly down the road; inside, Sir Fausto Osler, accompanied by the one who, until a few days ago, was known as the lookout, who wore a pair of dark glasses and, without leaving his side, remained still and quiet, as if he were an obedient child.
Meanwhile, his boss meditated the strange call he had received that morning from the architect Yumiko Asakura, with whom he had recently associated.
- Good afternoon, Sir Fausto. I thank him for receiving my call, I am aware that he is a very busy man.
Yumiko Asakura had started to greet him, Fausto really adored that woman. Her parameters were really high and she far exceeded, so it was obvious that he would answer her call. However, he told him:
- Please Miss Asakura, I appreciate you getting straight to the point, as you know I have other matters to attend to.
- I know, I'll get straight to the point. I want you to sell me your part of society.
- Sell my part?
The proposal was surprising, since at first she had sought it with the aim of financing herself, due to lack of capital for her project, to which Fausto agreed. It wasn't every day that you could find someone like her, and making her her partner was the best way to keep her close to her. However, this sudden turn of events made him curious; she continued speaking.
- Yes, I have decided to change some things within the project, and I would like to have complete autonomy to direct it, from now on.
Hearing Yumiko's confident voice made him heart glad. He lived surrounded by 'lap dogs', who hide their tails from him, at a single glance from him. Perhaps this woman was not aware of how scary he could be, but even so, hearing her talk with that confidence, especially when she asked him for something in such a rude and shameless way, they made Fausto draw a huge smile of satisfaction on his face. He really wanted to know how much more this woman could fascinate him, he tried to hide the emotions he had and in a very calm way answered.
- I thought I already had enough autonomy.
- Sir Fausto thought badly, and in order not to make you waste unnecessarily even a minute of your precious time, I would like to hear an answer from you.
What an impertinent woman! He thought to himself, his heart beat strong, and a terrifying aura emanated from his body, but he controlled himself almost immediately, even in the Castle of the Dead Ladies, displaying his aura, for no apparent reason, could be a problem for your subordinates.
He focused back on the call, Yumiko's unkind words making him feel unbelievably ecstasy. That was exactly the reason why he agreed to help her from the beginning, to have a woman close to him who met all his requirements, and who was also not afraid to address him in that way, such a person did not exist in the other world or in this , that made her unique.
He could only fantasize about the day he could see her writhe in panic as he slowly snapped her neck. Then he would heal her and find another way to torture her, he would do it the time needed until she lost her sanity and she would stop being fun and only then give her the deserved reward of immortalizing her as one of his dolls. Yes, he just thought of all the ways he could torture her, destroy her physically and mentally and then turn her eternally into one of his creations... this make his days brighter.
However, rushing was not his style. Before giving that woman such an honor, he wanted to enjoy playing with her as much as possible. After all, she was one of the few things he liked about this boring reality. So, with the same voice, calm and serene as always, he answered her as he placate his aura little by little.
- Okay, if you want a quick answer I will give it to you, I expected to recover about three times my investment, so due to your unexpected desire to break our agreement, you will have to give me five times the value of my investment, as compensation, only if you want I sell my part right now.
Fausto was aware of what he was asking, what would Yumiko do now? of course he was aware of his ridiculous request, aspiring to have a profit of three times his investment was impossible, at most that ridiculous project would bring him 20% profit, if he was optimistic.
Now asking for five times the value of the investment, it was more than double what all the finished apartments cost in their entirety, he wanted to be in front of her to appreciate her face of despair at such an irrational proposal.
An unpleasant grimace, the result of mixing joy, lust and madness was drawn on Fausto's face, while he delighted in his imagination with the suffering of the architect. However, the grimace disappeared as soon as he heard Yumiko's calm voice.
- Okay, I have the money ready, my lawyer will meet with yours to finish the negotiation, thank you for your time.
Fausto was surprised again, he wanted to give a cry of joy, at the same time that the most twisted and huge smile was drawn on his face.
This woman is fantastic, really fantastic! He thought to himself. She never ceased to amaze him and exceed his ambitious expectations.
- One more thing, Sir Fausto, I want to invite you tonight to an event, please if he can attend with someone who has a health problem it would be very beneficial for both of you.
Fausto could not be happier, that strange request filled him with intrigue and expectation, now how would this wonderful woman surprise him?
Right now he not only had the mystery of the mayor's office to amuse himself with, there were also Yumiko's plans, how much bliss could his heart hold? This world, at last, was as fun as the other, hiding all emotion in his voice, he answered.
- I find it interesting, count on my participation in your event. I will inform my attorneys immediately so they can expedite the paperwork.
After that, he had waited impatiently for the time, he looked like a child waiting for Christmas And, finally, the time had come. The car stopped in front of the mayor's mansion, the location where the event would take place. Fausto put on his mask, as it was a costume party, then he elegantly got out of his car, wearing a dress with an expensive and elegant suit, followed by the lookout, who surprisingly could move without difficulties, although he was blind. He walked into the mansion, really for some reason this boring world was getting more and more entertaining.
The plan had been a success, Giorno was very grateful to Yumiko and the mayor, he was aware that it would have been impossible to execute it by himself, but thanks to their help, he managed to summon the sickest and richest elderly people in the country. Besides, that the mayor had got the necessary money to remove Yumiko's former partner from the project. Yumiko had been the best choice as the right hand. While he was unconscious she bought a bankrupt pharmaceutical company called Prana Inc.
His plan was to use it to distribute his potions, she even had achieved to obtain distribution permits thanks to the influence of the mayor, without a doubt she was the most efficient woman he had ever met.
Now, everything depended on him, Giorno walked to the stage, except for a few people, they were all elderly. The place looked depressing, quiet and heavy. However, for someone who was used to speaking in taverns, where dozens of races coexist, this was just a walk in the countryside.
While Giorno went up, the waiters had distributed glasses of wine to each of the participants, although some refused, the vast majority already had their glasses. Giorno brought the glass to the microphone and hit it with a spoon, drawing everyone's attention, raised it and said:
- Let's toast to health and eternal youth!
No one understood the words of that unknown man, was this supposed medicinal breakthrough a wrinkle cream? Some thought. However, they drank from the wine that had been given to them, and the effect was immediate.
All the elders in the room felt the change when the liquid touched their tongue. Their withered, weak and diseased bodies immediately showed unprecedented improvement. Drinking that glass of wine had been like drinking the elixir of life. Suddenly, they had rejuvenated five and even ten years.
Those who did not accept the wine did not understand why everyone was dumbfounded, after drinking that simple glass. The place was completely silent, while those who did not taste the wine, looked at all the confused places, not understanding what was happening.
Then the unexpected happened; a man who had lost one of his legs to diabetes stood up. Now, he had both of his legs! As if it was a miracle, several elderly people in wheelchairs achieved to stand up.
Interrupting that silence a man dared to say:
- This wine! What does it have, what is this wine?