—You 4 with Sara, go to Caelum's room. You 100 control the people between the floors, when I call you tell them to go to the roof. Those who go to the soccer fields, basketball fields and so on, don't make a big fuss, just stop them when they want to leave the floor. Understood?
—Yes!
A large crowd could be heard shouting.
—Zareb and you 4 come with me to take out the bald bastard.
—Do we really need to do this?
—Don't hesitate now Zareb, this is all for us.
And although Zareb was not entirely convinced they all set off when Caelum finally separated from the rest of the group.
When Zareb and Hiroki arrived at the floor where Igor and Basma were they surrounded them between the 6 of them and Hiroki showed his face.
—It's been a long time, baldy.
—How many times do I have to say that I'm not bald but shaved?
—HA! The other day you laughed at me, and you know, I don't like people laughing at me.
—Ah, you are Zareb, aren't you? Caelum told me he wanted to teach you how to fight a little better, if you wanted to ask him it's a pity, he's gone to sleep right now.
—I don't need anyone to teach me anything.
—Are you sure?
—I don't think he can anyway —Hiroki jumped in the middle of the conversation—. Right now 5 people have gone to beat him up.
—Wow, are you sure you only want to send 5?
—Shouldn't you be more worried about yourself?
—Worried about me? Because you're here?
—Hey Igor, is Cam going to be ok?
—Don't worry, it's impossible for anything to happen to him. And by the way Basma, stay close to me, and if someone approaches you use what I have taught you.
—Can I?
—Are you afraid?
—No.
—What is this? Are you so weak that you need a girl to protect you?
—I'm not a child, I'm an adult.
—You know, girl, if you fight you can get hurt, why don't you come to a corner with me and have a good time.
—Let's let the boss have his fight while we have a good time.
—What are you going to do to a little girl, you fools?
Zareb jumped between Basma and the other two of his group who were approaching her.
—Hey, hey, Zareb, get out of the way.
—Zareb, what are you doing?
Hiroki's question was simple, but in a serious tone that demanded an answer.
—Hiroki, I have followed you since we were dragged here, both me and Sara are grateful to you, but this was not within the promise we made.
There was a moment of tension after Zareb's answer. But suddenly all the tension and silence was broken by Hiroki's laughter.
—You're still as innocent as in the beginning, huh. Guys, why don't you 4 play with Zareb. He looks like he needs a beating to know that he's not in any position to talk to me.
—Hahaha, whatever you say boss.
Then Zareb suddenly found himself surrounded and not knowing what to do.
—Hey, if you agree to leave this gang we'll help you, what do you think?
Zareb heard Igor's question, but he was hesitating.
—Bu- but this gang....
Zareb fell silent before finishing the sentence. He remembered when he arrived at the labyrinth confused, how he got together with Sara, how they later joined Hiroki. How on the island the three of them promised to create a band to help each other, and help those they want. For Zareb the idea of the band was to create a family.
It wasn't until a few days before the first test when Hiroki addressed the few members of the band and told them that their goal was to kill the hostess, gain favor with the goddess and gain power. Although Zareb did not quite agree he could do nothing as most had sided with him.
After the test and arriving at the hotel the gang grew a lot, Hiroki won the first battle, and although Zareb lost his against someone no one knew the gang gained quite a bit of prestige among those who were dragged there.
When it was decided to ask those strangers if they wanted to join us, Hiroki was totally ignored. Zareb noticed how Hiroki was getting more and more carried away by his lust for power and that there was no turning back now. When the plan was made to control the hotel Zareb was not there, then he noticed how Hiroki was moving further away from him.
Zareb realized that the gang he wanted to create was no longer as he dreamed it would be. It was not the close-knit family he thought. Then when he heard Hiroki tell the others that they could beat him up if they wanted to Zareb realized that he had long wanted to say that he no longer felt part of the band, and he was finally given the opportunity to speak.
—I'm not part of 'The saviors'. You can go fuck yourselves.
And Zareb started to fight against the other 4 who were after him. When Igor wanted to help him Hiroki cut him off.
—You fight against me.
—You're a sack of shitty pride that I don't care about. Basma, run to help the boy.
Hiroki went to stop her, but Igor went to punch him and he had to dodge it.
—Wow, I didn't expect you to be able to dodge that punch.
—If you didn't expect that maybe you'll be a little more surprised than you think fighting me.
Just then Hiroki's phone started ringing.
—Yes?
Hiroki picked it up and put the phone hands-free while keeping his eyes on Igor.
"Hiroki, it's Sara. What do I do with Caelum?"
—Are you done with him yet?
"I've got him in front of me unconscious."
—HAHAHAHAHAHA, good, good, good job. Bring him up too while he's unconscious. I'll leave you, I'm busy.
When Hiroki put the phone away he was still looking Igor in the eyes, who had shifted to a rather serious expression.
—Don't look at me like that. It's your fault for being incompetent.
Then Igor bent and extended his arm in a firm movement and from inside Igor's sleeve a knife came out and he grabbed it with his hand.
—You know, when I came to the island I promised myself not to kill, I promised myself to take things easy," Igor began to speak as he approached Hiroki. But it looks like today I'll have to break that promise.
Hiroki smiled as he listened to Igor. He activated an ability that made his eyes glow, pulled out a knife, and prepared for what was coming.
Meanwhile in the elevator Sara and Caelum were coming up towards them.
—So you're telling me that you didn't agree with Hiroki and his ideals, and that you only pretended to be part of his gang to betray him when he wanted to do something like today?
I scratched my forehead when I heard Sara's story. It wasn't that I didn't believe her, but it was really a bit strange what she was telling me.
—Now he's probably fighting with your bald friend, Igor?
If he hears you call him bald, he might respond by saying he's clean-shaven.
—Aren't you worried about him?
—Who? Igor? That man is capable of anything.
—I wouldn't be so sure —I looked at her quizzically—. That man, Hiroki, has been hiding things from us from the beginning, I think he's more dangerous than he's let on.
When the elevator doors finally opened, she could see Basma and Zareb fighting together against four of them, and Igor on the floor with two knives stuck in one shoulder each.
In front of Igor was Hiroki crouching down who looked like he was saying something to Igor. When he turned and saw us his smile was wiped off his face.
—What is this supposed to be?
But before he could say anything I activated my 'Strong Fist' and 'Body Boost' skills and ran over and punched him in the face, sending him flying into the wall.
—Igor! Igor!
—I'm fine, but be careful, he has a strange ability.
—HAHAHAHAHAHAHA, wow, I didn't expect a betrayal from you Sara. Looks like I'll have to kill a few people today.
When I saw Hiroki get up unharmed from the ground I knew something wasn't right.
—Calm down Igor, I'm not going to let that bastard live another day.
—HAHAHAHAHAHA, well I forgive you Sara, rather I thank you for bringing me more fun.