Chapter 94
Marcus Rhea , Mira Lin cameraman was able to capture everything up close; the solid concrete barricade was toppled over and was blown away with enough force to propel the two-ton object with ease. Lucky for them, the military personnel and Knight were in the path of the residual force of the red Queen decent toward the rock golem. The fires she produced were so intense the shattered window glass melted and the area became a lake of molten lava. Ethan knew Katarine was powerful, but seeing her use her power to protect him was on a different level.
Ethan or the Vermilion Sovereign, walked toward the lake of lava that was about nine meters wide, and based on the crush melting sedan car the depth of the lava lake was around 10 to 14 feet deep. Nobody could utter a single word as the knights saw another being who was on the same level of power as the man walking towards it.
The Red Queens clothing was simple but tailored to highlight her physical attributes to a stunning and elegant degree . Her crimson dress hugged her curves perfectly, accentuating her regal stature as she waited for the Vermilion Sovereign to approach her with an air of confidence and grace. The knights could feel the tension in the air as these two powerful beings stood face to face; they still assumed the two were were ready to engage in a battle of epic proportions.
Ethan was about to step on the molten lava when the remaining blood from the ground moved, as if it were alive and swirled under his feet, and formed what looked like blood steps , as the blood became interlocking chains and anchored itself on the ground. Many watches recalled the event as dozens of humanoid looking blood creatures that attacked and stopped the flesh eating spiders that attacked the Siegert head office building a few months ago.
The manner in which the blood moved was similar but this was not a humanoid creature emerging from the devastated ground , but instead a simple chain staircase was forming going toward the rock golem's broken dead body.
"The Vermilion Sovereign the Red Queen might be the same persons who were seen hunting and killing many monsters in different locations at night."
"Reporters gave them names, but it never stuck."
"These are just speculation , but nobody took credit on those hunts."
" Might as well be them."
Speculations on the two resurface again as the creatures people saw on the streets and random locations were many, and these were the days when the Knights Association was spreading its influence all over the planet. Many copied the twos exploits, but the huge difference is the way the creatures were killed; it was swift, silent, and unnoticed by the public as many of the piles of death corpses were near residential areas, and the sight was slight gruesome but had a signature pattern the two never expected many to see,
All of the creatures were cut and sliced to death with such efficiency as if a butcher did it, and all the bodies were incinerated with intense focus fire; the acrid aroma of burned hair and charred flesh never gained any attention from people sleeping or inside their homes; it was so hot the flesh instantly turned to ash, leaving no trace of the gruesome scene that had just taken place. The authorities were baffled by the precision and speed of the killings, leading to speculation about a possible high rank ability user being on the loose in the neighborhood using their powers without a license .
Seeing the way the Vermilion Sovereign attacked and killed his enemies was relatively near the same skill as those unseen hunters, and just seeing how powerful the Red Queens flame was , many concluded it was them, but without concrete evidence, the investigation remained at a standstill. But this scenario was enough to create a legend of the most badass knights in all the planet..
The fear and excitement surrounding the mysterious two high-ranking ability users only added to the legend, and with rumors spreading far and wide about their incredible strength and skill, the neighborhood was abuzz with tales of the most powerful knights in existence, fueling speculation and intrigue among the residents.
And scene was like watching an epic movie. Ethan knew how Katarine thinks; she was planning this and might as well create a situation where their true identity will be so over the top and dramatic that no one would ever suspect them of being the legendary knights. The anticipation and tension in the air were palpable as Ethan and Katarine prepared for her grand entrance that nobody ever expected to see.
As soon as the Vermilion Sovereign reached the Red Queen, he held her hand as she pulled him toward her and gave Ethan a passionate kiss. This made everybody gash for air seeing the unexpected display of affection between the two. The crowd and everyone watching this sittuation live erupted into cheers and applause, completely unaware of the true identities of Ethan and Katarine as they continued their performance with grace and skill. And after a few seconds, a powerful burst of flame temporarily blinded everybody as the two vanished from sight, leaving the audience in awe and wondering at the power they had just witnessed. The memory of their mysterious and captivating performance lingered in the minds of all who had been fortunate enough to witness it.
Katarine and Ethan decided to end the performance on a high note, leaving their audience with a sense of wonder and amazement that would stay with them long after the show had ended. The duo disappeared into the night. Katarine was holding Ethan's hand while walking toward the main road toward the industrial district.
"Do you really have to go that far??"
" I missed you, and I know you are capable of finishing the creature on your own, but, I want to be there to support you."
Ethan replied, squeezing her hand reassuringly.
"Besides, I wouldn't miss the chance to see your incredible skills in action again."
With a smile, Katarine nodded.
"But next time better call me first, ok?" "Deal," Katarine said with a chuckle. As they reached the main road, they continued their journey towards the industrial district, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead together.
"I just had an encounter with a very dangerous individual; this being started all this chaos just to test out his theory."Ethan's grip on Katarine's hand tightened slightly, a look of concern crossing his face. "Don't worry, we'll figure it out together," he reassured her. Katarine felt a surge of gratitude for having Ethan by her side as they walked towards the unknown dangers awaiting them in the industrial district.
"Was he really that strong?"
Katarine asked, her voice tinged with worry. Ethan nodded, his expression serious.
"We'll need to be cautious,"
"That is the part I am weary of; that is why you and I need to be careful."
"Those who saw us wearing our disguises will have a certain attachment toward what we are showing the public."
"Those who are beyond common sense and logic can easily see who we truly are,"
"The mask my father made for use can only hide as much , so we must be cautious in our interactions with others. It's important to remember that our safety and the safety of those around us is the top priority."
"It's crucial that we maintain our façade and not let our true identities be revealed to anyone." "We must continue to act with discretion and vigilance in order to protect ourselves and those close to us."
"We must always be prepared for any situation that may arise, especially when dealing with dangerous individuals like the one I just encountered."
"You are my strength and also my weakness, Katarine."
"You know this very well too right; the reason we created this persona of ours was to hide our personal life."
"It's imperative that we stick to our plan and not let emotions cloud our judgment." "Our safety depends on our ability to keep up this charade without faltering."
"Yes, sir , my beloved Ethan, to worry too much.,"
" i don't want you to get hurt, katarine, I love you so much,"
"More than anything, more than my own life."
"I feel the same way about you, Ethan; I will burn everything if something happens to you."
" I am hungry; I want to eat."
"Let's go back to my place, Ethan."
"It's too far, Katarine. Let's just stay at my secret place. It's already daybreak."
"I really can't say its a secret place; the fact we all know who owns the place,
"Oh, the place where the warehouse was once located before,"
"It's still a warehouse, under a different name, but your company still owns it ."
"Sorry about that; I really don't know why my father still keeps using that place to store all my late mother's stuff."
"You father have reasons to do that, Kat."
" I know, but it's been like forever."
"Don't you miss her, Kat?"
" I was too young to remember her; the only thing that I could only recall was her smile , voice, and lastly, smell."
"I wish I had more memories of her, but all I have are the stories my father tells me." "It's tough not having those personal memories to hold onto."
"I can't imagine how difficult that must be for you, Kat. But just know that your father is holding onto those items because they hold sentimental value to him."
"Maybe one day you'll create new memories together that will help fill the void of not having those personal memories of your mother."
" I am fine; I have you now, Ethan, and we can create new memories together."
"Our bond will only grow stronger as we make new experiences and cherish them forever."
Ethan kisses Katarine and ignores the blearing siren of the ambulance passing them by focusing only on the moment they were sharing together. As they entered the exterior of the rentable storage facility, the person saw who was entering , and based on the instruction, Mr. Ross mentioned these two were top priorities and should be guarded but left alone. The person quickly relayed the message to the security team, who discreetly kept an eye on Ethan and Katarine as they moved through the facility. Mr. Ross's trust in their abilities to protect without interfering was evident as they continued their visit undisturbed.