Inside the 7th settlement a tense atmosphere lingered infront of the Peacekeepers Headquarters. According to the prisoner the instigator behind this whole situation is an escort guard among those young talents. His words Completely shocked those teenagers.
"Elena: I want those who guarded the prisoner, step forward this instance." Elena ordered looking at the young talents.
These teenagers never experienced a situation like this before. After all this Expedition was supposed to be just a trip to gain Experience. This whole assassination attempt made them doubt each other.
Still a little worried and confused, 4 Young Talents walked out of the crowd following Elena's order. They are from one of the opposition Factions. Fear is written all over their faces. They stood silently for further orders.
Standing Infront of them Elena spoke uncaringly, "You have 10 seconds to tell me who among you is responsible.. or you know the consequences."
Those teenagers who were barely holding on to their sanity lost all reason after that sentence. Like a bunch of kids they started cursing, bickering and accusing each other. It turned out the whole journey they never actually.. properly done their job. Usually only a single person was present to keep watch And now they are blaming each other for their incompetence.
The good thing is, Dan figured few important information from their quarrel. Turns out, These othersiders are all young talents from the Noble House Morgini. And they are here for some kind of Expedition and gain Real life Battle Experience.
They were given a Task to escort that prisoner from 1st settlement and report in 7th Settlement. But thanks to their incompetence this whole situation happened.
Those 4 young talents were still busy accusing each other. But the next moment the whole street became silent. 4 Bloody heads left their body and fell on the ground. Blood dropped from Elena's sword as she put it back in her sheath. Everyone including Dan held their breathes. No one dared to Utter a single word.
Elena Beheaded those 4 people without mercy. Her ruthlessness made even Dan shudder.
"Aaahhhh" Someone screamed breaking the silence. Screams after screams echoed. Those young talents who never endured any kind of hardships before panicked like a bunch of amateurs. These 4 dead bodies made them realize.. they are not in their safe heaven anymore. Here mistakes are paid with lives.
One of the representatives, who was silent all this time roared with Anger, "Jason: You?.. How dare you kill people of my faction? I only stayed silent because it was their fault to begin with? But don't you think killing them is too much? You believed in the words of a prisoner?"
Jason didn't see this coming. When that prisoner attacked Elena he was gloating inside. But now he very much regret it. When Elena asked for those 4 people to come forward, He assured them.. It would be nothing extreme. But Elena's next move shocked him to his core.
"Elena: Oh! You are Moron right. Representative from my second brothers Faction. You should have told me if they were your people. I certainly wouldn't have killed them." Elena said acting regretful. It is clear that she is mocking Jason.
"Jason: You Bi+ch, Don't play with me. Why did you do that? Do you really believe the baseless words from that prisoner? And I am Jason not Moron." Jason replied with anger.
When Elena heard those words her previous smile disappeared and coldness replaced it. She spoke exerting her pressure.
"Elena: Listen you Moronson, They said it themselves. They were slacking off on their Job. Taking advantage of their negligence someone tampered with the prisoner's shackles. Thanks to their incompetence this whole Expedition could have been ruined. As the leader of this Expedition I am Authorized to kill any kind of hindrance. If you don't like this Answer.. You are free to leave."
Jason couldn't say anything anymore. He was slapped with an Harsh reality. Those idiots themselves admitted their own negligence afterall. Strictly speaking Elena can't be held responsible in any way.
But this incident made him and every one from Elena's opposition Factions realize that.. In this place Elena's words are Absolute. Their previous Demeanor disappeared and only fear remained.
After that nobody said anything. They all realized their own situation. Elena also didn't say anything anymore and went Inside Headquarters. Sir Alex and that Burly guy also followed after her with the prisoner. Those Young Talents also left the site one after another.
What Nobody noticed that, some camouflaged silvery substance entered the Headquarters. Dan smirked a little and also left.
By the time Dan got home, it was already Noon. The Tavern was more crowded than usual. Most of them are Othersiders that arrived here today. Those Young Talents who were acting all high and mighty an hour ago sat quietly inside the Tavern.
Dan gave today's catch to Basar and went inside his room. He sat up on his bed and a panel appeared before him. Through Nanites Dan can clearly see what is happening inside the Peacekeepers Headquarters.
What Dan saw rendered him speechless. Inside the underground cellar 2 people sat facing each other. They were none other than that prisoner and.. Elena. Besides Elena that Burly man and sir Alex stood quietly.
Breaking the silence the prisoner spoke, "Cauli: My lady, That throw was not in our deal. My neck still hurts." That prisoner said messaging his neck.
"Elena: My apologies Mr. Cauli, but that was necessary. I thought throwing you towards a crowd will minimize the Damage, but a unexpected Variable was there.. I really appreciate your act though. Thanks to our little play, those bastards will now take my words seriously." Elena said sipping on her alcohol.
It didn't take long for Dan and Legacy to understand what is going on. "Legacy: Damn. This woman staged that whole assassination attempt, killed 4 people just to assert her Dominance." Legacy commented.
"Dan: Yeah. After killing those 4 people, Now nobody will Dare to go against her. I have to admit her plan worked perfectly. She is a ruthless, Devious Bi+ch." Dan said with certainty.
While they were talking Another person entered the cellar. His arrival garnered everyones attention including Dan's. With one look Dan figured this new guy is also an Othersider. That guy Directly walked to Elena and gave her a slight bow.
"Clome: I am sorry, My Lady. The Investigation took some time." That new guy greeted respectfully.
"Elena: Mr. Cauli, let me introduce you, This is my advisor, Sir Clome. Sir Clome was the person who came up with the whole assassination plan and also proposed you that deal." Elena introduced sir Clome pleasantly.
Cauli smiled and said cheerfully, "Cauli: Thank You, Sir Clome. If not for you that scheming vixen would have really killed me."
Clome smiled at Cauli's gratitude and responded, "Clome: I am really glad you are safe. Mr. Cauli now that you are here, I would like you to honour your words. Please give us what you promised."
Cauli hesitated a little hearing those words and spoke, "Cauli: About that Lady Elena, I want to change certain terms in our Deal. I think the information I have is too valuable and you are offering too little."
Elena's expression changed hearing those words. Sir Alex and others also understood Cauli's meaning. Elena laughed a little and asked Cauli Directly, "Elena: I expected as much from filthy vermins like you. What do you want? Spit it out."
"Cauli: Although I didn't like that comment, but I am glad you understood my point.. what I want is simple.. Power and freedom. I want you to support me.. Help me reach the level of an Evoker. Not only that.. I want that key.. that thing you Othersiders use to come and go freely. That is my demand." Cauli stated his demand. He is confident Elena will definitely agree to this.
Be it Elena, Sir Alex or Clome all of them gave a disappointed look to Cauli. Cauli didn't quite understand what their look meant but soon.. he will understand.
Dan also witnessed everything that is happening. Cauli seems have some kind of Information those othersiders need, and he is demanding a key.. a device that is needed to leave this place. A Information that valueable does really exist??? Dan can't wait to learn more..
As they say.. Information & Knowledge is Power. If you can Control INFORMATION, You can control PEOPLE.