Marx had realized that the wrist watch could be used for communication. He tapped it and a blue screen appeared above the wrist watch. He then projected the details about the mission.
"Let me scan for your contact. You can send me the details there," Dan said. He then brought his wrist watch close to Marx's and it released a green glow as it scanned Marx's and a notification appeared on Marx's watch.
It was a friend request which he accepted and quickly sent the mission details.
" This is the guy we are going to take down first. His name is Miller. Miller Maurice. His home is in the zones where we turned back. From the sources, he now had 50 guards surrounding him. This mission is worth 500A. I could ccomplish it on my own but it is better we work together so we can know of each other's strength," Marx said getting serious and straight to business.
" It says that he is usually out twice a week but it seems that we are luck for today is the day he usually comes to the city. It's a good day to take him down tonight," Dan spoke his hands scratching on the chin.
"What is your plan on attacking them," Marx asked and Dan shook his head. "Then we are going to follow my plan," Marx said after a slight pause.
"What is your plan then?" Dan asked. He had come to realize that this kid was intelligent.
"My plan is just simple. Barge into their base and take them out,"Marx said with a smile. Dan pulled a long face as all his evaluations about Marx went down the drain. He was nowhere near to intelligent. He was a psycho. But he was straightforward.
"Alright. Should we set off now?" Dan asked.
"I am ever ready. I just hope that you are always available," Marx said and Dan smiled.
"Where are your weapons? You can't fight without weapons. As an assassin I guess your house should have a some unique weapons," he said expectantly.
" About that, I just rented this house yesterday. I have not thought about weapons but I will thank you for giving me the idea," Marx said scratching his head.
" How long have you been an assassin?" Dan asked.
" Still on my first day," Marx said.
" How old are you?"
" Just turned 17 few weeks ago."
Dan sighed. He was partnering with a newbie here. But he just could not back off. He could not judge yet when he had not tested Marx's waters. The kid was not that simple.
"Okay then, get changed into your outfit. Mine is in my home," Dan said but Marx just smiled at him.
" This is going to be a secret between you and me. If word gets out, I will hunt you down even to the depths of hell," Marx said in a whisper his voice creepy such that it sent goosebumps all over Dan's body.
" Partners should keep each other's secret. We are assassins in the first place," Dan said and Marx nodded as he stood up.
" Lets go then," Marx said as he headed towards the door. Dan stood up confused. Marx was standing at the door when he realized that Dan was not following.
" What is it? Are you backing of now?" Marx asked but Dan just pulled an even longer face.
"Are we not going to eat first? I can't work on an empty stomach," Dan said and Marx sighed. This man.
"Sorry to break it to you but I usually don't cook. But the hotels are yet to get closed. Let's have some food on our way," Marx said and Dan's eyes lit up.
He reached the door instantly and by the time Marx reached the cab, Dan was already tired of waiting.
" What took you so long? Are you not in a hurry to complete your first mission?" Dan asked and Marx chuckled. Was he this hungry?
Darkness already encroached and the streetlights made it appear like it was still day time. He got into the cab as Dan had already set off even before he could seat properly. In less than two minutes, the cab stopped at a hotel. Marx was about to open his door but Dan was already opening the hotel's door.
Marx took a seat at the back of the hotel opposite to Dan. There was a screen in the front of the hotel and the dominating news was about the incoming academy entrance exams.
[High influx of youths in the city. We all are eager awaiting the exams. Its been long since youths came together to entertain us]
Marx had to finish the mission fast so that he could join the academy. That was where he was going to get the competition he needed. He shifted his gaze to the waitress and he ordered whatever Dan had ordered.
Half an hour later, they finished their meal and Dan stood up heading towards the door. Marx sighed. He had just paid earlier because it was his apology but now it was like it was his obligation to cater for his needs.
Marx paid as he headed outside the hotel and found the impatient Dan. The guy appeared tired like he had waited for hours. Marx got in and again even before he could sit down, the cab had already taken off.
This guy was messing with him. He also realized that they were heading in the wrong direction. He was about to ask why when the cab stopped. They had not even spoken for the few minutes after the hotel.
"Wait here," Dan said and got out. He then entered a building of ten floors. Marx waited for few minutes waiting for Dan and even after thirty minutes, the guy was still no where to be found Marx was now impatient.
This man. Always impatient but always keeping him waiting. He was about to step out and go find him when he saw a different figure. He just saw a shadow at the entrance and the next thing he heard was the cab's door opening and closing.
This sent him shivers. He had underestimated this man too much. He realized that even if he wanted, he would never escape him. The guy actually had the power to kill him on spot.
On the driver's seat was Dan but it was impossible to tell his face from his dressing. He was wearing the cone shaped bamboo hat and a black robe. On his waist were two strapped pistols.
Marx felt a shiver down his spine when their eyes met in the rearview mirror.
"I hope you were not impatient with me," Dan said his voice different and trembling.
"Nah, I am mad," Marx said and waved it off.
He did mot even meet Dan's eyes in the rearview mirror. He heard a chuckle from Dan as he started the cab and drove towards the direction Marx knew lead to the Black Oracle.
"Where is your suit boy? Are you going to show your face to everyone?" Dan asked. He wanted to see this cool mask from the Angel Of Death.
"I have no hurries. I always have my suit on. This is what I want you to keep secret for me,"Marx said as the helmet appeared and disappeared almost instantly.
" That is my secret I am entrusting you. Keep it safe or I will come after you if it leaks," Marx did not hide any of his intentions from this guy. He thought he could at least have a 1% winning against Dan with his current stats if he used everything he had that is.
"Boy, you will have to work for ten years if you want to stand a chance against me," Dan said amusedly.
"I think I have a chance," Marx replied without hesitation which caused Dan to raise a brow. He really did not underestimate the kid at all.
"Well, you will have to prove yourself in the mission. One thing I know that is not included in the mission details is that today is the day they usually have their transactions. If we pull out this feat properly, we will have killed two birds with one stone.
"If we succeed, then, we will have taken down some of their men and also they will face a drop in their income. This is what we are after. We have to weaken them before we can fully take them down so that they cannot rise once again," Dan said and Marx nodded.
"So, do you know where the transaction is going to be taking place?" Marx asked. It could be a record broken if he finished this mission in a day when it was impossible for the others.
"Yeah. If I drive at full speed, it will take only one and a half hours. That is two hours before midnight. We are going to set a trap for them before they arrive. I will teach some few things."
" Will you not tell me about your brothers?" Marx asked. He needed to know what was the motivating factor for the brothers to try to take down the Mafia organization. Before revenge, they probably had another reason.
"That is a mystery I will leave you to solve. That is something I promised that I will never speak about," Dan said and closed the topic. Marx expected as much for he too could not go saying about his past to anyone.
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"We are here kid."