Reynolds loaded the gun before placing it in his holster. He put on the armored vest and helmet and stepped out of the armory, Bree following him as he exited. All around the base, the atmosphere was charged, with Shield agents suiting up, moving up and down the hall. Reynolds entered the control room, meeting up with Revana and Hughes.
"What is the status?" Reynolds asked.
"As we speak, Shield agents are evacuating the citizens out as we speak." Revana replied, "The press still wants answers though."
"Screw them. If they die, its not our problem. I want every single personnel we have on the streets right now."
"If their aim is to release the half-breeds, why the hell are we taking guns then?" Revana asked.
"Kyler said Graham's licht technique was Impulse. He wouldn't tell us that if the Foundation was just trying to interfere as well. Cause enough panic in the streets."
"That would put them in a bad light." Hughes said.
"Not as bad as merging the daemon with humans."
"Revana and I will lead the assault. Hughes, stay here and hold the fort with a squad. You can handle that, right?"
"Of course," Hughes said.
"Good. Lets move."
Revana and Reynolds exited the control room accompanied by Bree and another soldier, Gerald. The two officers run into the elite squad; Princess, Timothy and Margaret.
"The three of you should each lead your units. Princess, your unit should scout the western side. Timothy the eastern. Margaret, lead your unit to the centre of the city. You guys will be the bait for their attack. Any questions."
"No sir!"
"Good. Move out!"
The armored vehicles rolled out of the Shield base, going in every possible direction. Hughes gave out orders to the remaining unit in the building, not seeing the shield agent who stood still. The individual looked around, and when he was sure noone was looking, slipped into the medical bay. He nodded at the nurse and walked up to Shasha.
Shasha opened her eyes the moment he came into view, sighing.
"Good. You aren't dead."
"Shut up Hudson,"
"Ha!"
"What's going on, are they moving out?"
"Yes. Took the bait as planned. And thanks to your little mess, we now have a way to distract the inquisitors."
"For a while."
"For a while. But it should be enough."
"I doubt it." Shasha said. "Even a mere kid was able to find an untraceable daemon. How much more the rest of them."
"He is the son of Alderwolf."
"HUH?!" Shasha exclaimed
"Keep your voice down." Hudson hushed her. "Yes, he is. Klaus Alderwolf passed through here himself just look for him. Apparently the boy came here on his own accord and Martha was keeping an eye on him or something like that."
"Shit."
"I know. That's why if Grace and Graham play their cards well, they could keep the inquisitors out of it for a very long while."
Shasha smiled. "Did you..."
"Of course." Hudson said as he walked away. "Who do you take me for?"
"What are we going to do when we get there by the way?" Zhao Fan asked.
"We'll know when we get there." Kyler said.
"Wait, so you guys haven't thought this through?" Zhao asked.
"They have one of ours, Zhao." Ricardo said, "And a son of Alderwolf at that. We can't wait for a moment,"
"Yeah, yeah. But why leave lil' Sarah?"
"Could be dangerous." Kyler said, "I was just glad that I didn't have to tell her."
"And leave her with the Shield."
"She wasn't taken by the Shield." Martha said, "That red haired guy is with a secret organization called the House of Ragnarok?"
"Thought it was the Ragnarok Society?" Kyler said.
"Potato, potato." Martha said. "Either way. She's out of this. That leaves Blake."
"What's the big deal?" Ricardo asked, "We go in, we beat them up, we leave. How's this a problem?"
"It is a problem cus these guys are mercenaries. Ex-Shield, heck even ex-inquisitors. Some have Licht techniques, licht weapons and even reis."
"So, it's like fighting another inquisitor." Jacques said.
"Sure. Not like it is going to be a problem for you guys anyway, is it?"
"Nope." Jacques and Zhao Fan said in unison.
"Could say we're the best guys to deal with this, giving our history." Ricardo said.
"We're almost there." Kyler said, "Stay alert guys. Remember, Blake is not just any target but Klaus Alderwolf's son. They might try and use this against us, so go with caution. Understood."
"The kid should have mentioned that from the beginning." Zhao Fan said.
"Sure. He should." Ricardo said, "Then again, what's your licht technique again?"
"Tch."
"Guys! Focus! Geez!"
Hands hang up as he approached Graham. "I bring some news. Good and somewhat good."
"Come on, you're not the kind of guy to keep us in suspense, are you?" Jeff snickered.
"The Shield agents have been deployed across the city. Currently only one of their officers remains at their base of operation."
"And the somewhat good?" Grace asked.
"The inquisitors are almost here. Also, the value of the bait has just increased. Apparently he happens to be the son of Klaus Alderwolf himself."
"The hell!!!" Jeff exclaimed. Graham's eyes widened. Grace let out a small laugh. The mercenaries around them looked at each other in shock.
"Wow. We fished and caught a big one." Graham said, "Shasha's getting a raise, I tell you." Graham walked towards the boy who was guarded by two mercenaries. Blake looked right up at Graham, not saying anything, just silent, as he had been the whole time.
"I hear the Blutiges Massaker is your dad." Graham said with a smile. "That true."
"Why do they call him that?" Blake asked back. "Never got an answer when I asked."
"Heh." Graham grinned, ignoring Blake's question. "You know, your dad passed through here a like yesterday, I think. Too bad he didn't know you were here."
"Yeah, I guess." Blake said, "I did not tell him I left home to come here so I definitely doubt he'd be looking for me."
Graham laughed. "You're a weird one, kiddo. I'd love to chat more. But unfortunately, I've got pressing things to deal with."
"Those three half-breeds are alive." Blake said, "We can save them!"
"I highly doubt that, kid. Don't get caught up in a fantasy." Grace said.
"Yeah," Graham agreed. "And you're wrong on one thing. There aren't three half-breeds, kid."
"Huh?" Blake said in horror.
"There are five half-breeds."
Somewhere in the city, in its darkest corners, the half-breed began to stir. The city was rich with the smell of strong licht energy. And besides, he could sense the presence of four other half-breeds. Three of them which seemed to be awakening.
"[Well, well]" The half-breed said, looking at the two daemons behind him, one of which had white veins on the black skin of its body.
"[I did say that today would be a feast, didn't i?]" The half breed said with a smile.