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Nearly 20 minutes passed since Agent D124 and Agent S201 saw Ryoa enter the restaurant, they were still in the same spot wondering who he was. People suddenly began to walk out of the restaurant, it seemed like they were kicked out as the amount of people who were leaving slowly dropped.
"What are we supposed to do about him? We can't let him block cars on the street, just so he can eat." S201 said as the last groups of people finally left the building.
"It isn't our problem, we only came to New Jersey to see if we can find the vampires lurking in the abandoned parts." D124 said with an indifferent attitude. "We're gonna start heading back to New York soon, after we meet up with the rest of the agents." He finished.
"What-" Just as S201 started his question, another set of black SUVs quickly sped past them again.
The black SUVs were escorting two sports cars to the restaurant but they positioned themselves in such a way that blocked anyone from seeing who was getting out of the cars.
Both of the sports cars had tinted windows but one of them was black with red rims, while the other was red with black rims. The black SUVs that were escorting the sports cars were also tinted.
The main escort team got out the black SUVs first with their masks on. Each of the members were carrying a MP5 and they also kept a Five-Seven in a holster that was strapped to their hip.
The only member who stood out among the soldiers was Gabriel as he had red short red stripes all over his black ANM military gear. " ANM" looked as if it was stitched across the right side of his chest. The stitch was the only thing he had in common with the other soldiers's gear besides it being black.
"You can get out now." Gabriel said as he opened the back seat door of the car.
Another member that stood by the car behind him, opened the back door of his car as well and the three of the executive team's bodyguards came out while Melissa and Drey got out of Gabriel's car.
Once the bodyguards got out of the SUVs, the escort members gave each body guard an MP5 before letting them go to the two sports cars as Kyle got out of the passenger seat of the red car and went over to open the driver's door.
"My bodyguards usually drive me." Christian said as he got out of the car.
"What an honor." Kyle said sarcastically as he waited for the other bodyguards to open the black sports car's door.
"From here on out stay close to me. We always deal with the head of this family, he sells us plenty of resources. He would be the perfect connection for any organization but for us we need connections across the globe." Christian explained as Michael and Drey got out of the black car.
"Did he sell you those uniforms too?" Kyle asked as he looked at Gabriel's military gear while Drey and Melissa walked up to them.
"Only the resources. Come on." Christian said as he noticed Michael and David were ready to head in to the restaurant.
As they walked towards the restaurant, the escort team slowly started moving all of the cars away from the restaurant. Although once they walked into the restaurant, they were immediately greeted by a receptionist.
"We're here for Ryoa." Michael said as he stepped closer to him.
"Y-yes, he's right this way." The receptionist stuttered as he started leading them to the dining area which was beyond another set of doors.
The dining area had a beautifully large chandelier that was hanging from a perfectly polished Crema Marfil Marble ceiling. The crystallization from the marble made the light reflect in a way that seemed like the chandelier was glistening. However it would be a waste to explain how the rest of the room was designed because it seemed as if an irrepressible wickedness filled the room.
All of the tables and chairs were pushed to the side except one that had three chairs sitting across from Ryoa. He sat alone as his bodyguard stood behind him.
The moment Kyle stepped into the room, it was like he could feel the wickedness agitate his senses. "How long do we have to be here?" Kyle whispered as his eyes crimsoned.
"Not too long." Christian whispered before he looked back at Kyle. "Don't do anything stupid." Christian whispered as he saw the red glow in his eyes.
"Sorry if we're late, there was a lot of traffic." Michael said as he sat in the middle seat across from Ryoa.
"The closed off routes are so much faster, you should use them more." Ryoa said as he didn't mind their timing.
"Those are much more riskier as well and we can't afford to drive into any ambush." Michael said as Christian and and David sat in the chairs next to him.
"Yeah there is a lot of risk when it comes to that, but I believe your group is ready for it." Ryoa said as he looked at Kyle, who was still standing besides Christian.
Kyle felt his muscles tense, the moment Ryoa locked eyes with him. "We'd rather not take that risk. However we have a lot to talk about so let's get started." Michael said as he noticed Ryoa's eyes were focused on Kyle and tried to break his focus.
"Yes of course." Ryoa said as he tried looking at Michael but Drey and Melissa suddenly caught his eyes. Unlike Kyle, Drey and Melissa were looked at much harder as if he was trying to jog his memory. He immediately turned his head to Michael with a dejected look on his face. "What is this?" Ryoa asked in a peeved tone as he stood up.
Although his peeved tone was slightly hidden, to Kyle someone's head was about to explode with anger. And this feeling of danger suddenly increased.
"What do you mean?" Michael asked in a confused tone while he prepared himself for what might happen.
"I'm not gonna kill you unless I feel like you're lying." Ryoa said as his soldiers began to aim their guns at the executive team.
"Ryoa, I think this would be easier to explain if you have your men put the guns down." Michael as the bodyguards started aiming at Ryoa and his men.
"Is this a set up? Why would you bring those 3 to this kind of meeting?" Ryoa asked as he ignored his response.
"They're only here as our members like them behind you. What is the problem?" Christian warily said as he stood up and slowly moved Kyle behind him.
"These three are the fucking problem. Are you waiting for the fucking HPA to find us here?" Ryoa said in a more agitated tone as he was pointing at Drey.
It seemed like his agitation was reaching its peak and the feeling of danger started to make Kyle feel like the room was closing in on itself. He began to feel as if his throat was closing and he could only keep his eyes on Ryoa's legs. Ryoa's agitated movements made Kyle feel like he was walking on spikes and his only escape was behind the executive's bodyguards who seemed to suddenly resemble towering giants.
"I can't stay here." Kyle thought to himself as he hesitantly took a step back.
That one step however, felt like he stepped into another world. "Yes you can." Queen Aria's voice suddenly appeared then faded away with an echo.
"No, this is too much. I gotta leave." Kyle thought as he took another step back.
"This is enough, don't fear these men. Drink their blood." Queen Aria said assertively.
"What?" Kyle asked in a shaken tone although he seemed to be considering it.
"Do you feel threatened by these men?" Queen Aria asked in a bitter tone.
Kyle didn't wanna answer although he did feel threatened. He realized that what he's currently feeling is fear, something so strong and nearly paralyzing and to admit that he is scared, is like digging his heart out, himself.
"All humans feel fear, don't be ashamed of it. Just overcome your fear and take their blood, there's no place in the kingdom for a man with fear" Queen Aria said with the same bitterness.
"I can't-" Almost like she knew what he was gonna say, Queen Aria cut him off.
"You can." Queen Aria said as her voice raised. "Why do you wanna run away when your servants are with you, they are there to protect you and to follow all your orders. There's no reason to run away, don't be a fucking coward." Queen Aria said in an annoyed tone.
"I'm not being a coward. It's just-" She quickly cut him off again.
"You sound just like a coward. Excuses is all you have, you might as well kill yourself right now. End your life when you decide to run away, I'll make sure to do it myself if you're too scared to do it." Queen Aria said as if she was tired of him.
"I'll die either way…" Kyle said in a tone that made it seem as if he had given up.
"You're pathetic, all those lives you took and you won't carry them any further. The worst of the worst, I can't believe you have my-... hurry up and die." Queen Aria said as she was completely annoyed with him.
"Carry the lives?" Kyle questioned as if that feeling of wickedness weakened.
"Yes, the blood you take are the lives of others, however it doesn't matter any more, you're a coward." Queen Aria said.
"you're right, I've taken so much." Kyle said as if he finally figured something out but he didn't know what was yet. "I could carry them further, I have to." Kyle said as he slowly planted.
"Right and the only way to do that is to get more blood. You have to carry them further than anyone can." Queen Aria as her tone lifted.
Suddenly it was as if his little world was destroyed. "Hey, hurry up and answer, little bodyguard. What are you here for?" Ryoa asked as he was looking at Kyle who seemed to be spaced out.
"The only way is to take blood." Kyle mumbled as he was thinking to himself.
"What? Speak up." Ryoa said as he leaned his head forward to hear him.
Kyle looked straight into his eyes while his eyes began to glow brighter. "I'm here to take your blood." He said as he stood beside Christian.