Sorry for the delay , but to survive with the current world economy , I have to take overtime at work . Which takes time away from my writing as well as completely squeezes the energy and creativity out of me .
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Kurumi Pov
As soon as her scroll rang , the woman without thinking or even looking , was clearly ready to pull it out , to check it . And that probably out of habit . But she stopped herself the moment her hand slipped into her pocket . She apparently decided that our current situation was too , delicate and tense to be so distracted . And well I do not blame her for such thoughts because she is indeed right . I would take advantage of this situation to accelerate my plan .
' Who wouldn't ? '
I thought of it as something obvious . Even if I wouldn't . I'm sure Neo or Emerald already did . Unfortunately for us , even if the woman would actually get distracted , there is a muscle man standing next to her . Despite our casual romance and his casual attitude , he never left his guard and so an attack on a distracted woman would probably be blocked by him . And that would destroy any dream of getting it done quickly .
Besides she proved too be to smart for that . So she did not lose her vigilance. Which also means that there was nothing to think about , they remained without an opening . Nevertheless the scroll kept ringing . And looking at me the woman did not know what to do .
' This phone must be important . '
I thought, being sure . And that because it did not stop ringing despite the lack of response . Normally people , thinking that you are just busy , would already hang up , well unless there is something urgent going on . What seems to be the issue here .
' And must be their internal communicator '
I thought, rather certain . Otherwise , she would have had to forget to mute her private scroll before the action , which would have been a complete amateurism on their part . Which looking at their background and the discipline they have shown so far , would be unfitting . Which means that it must be a means of communication between the people of the spider syndicate . Most likely with the team that has set the club ablaze .
Besides , the bull guy would certainly say something if it was unexpected . I don't believe he would sit quietly as he does now , if her private scroll called . So he was rather expecting it .
' So it is perhaps a agreed signal ? '
I thought , feeling strangely uncertain . After all, it didn't seem like an ordinary signal . Someone was aggressively trying to reach her , because even when the scroll stopped ringing , it immediately rang again . At this even the syndicate guy raised his eyebrow . And in that moment I knew something was wrong , something was happening and the whole dynamic of our situation began to take a turn .
I don't like having this type of anxiety. I would love to have them not answer . But , who knows what will happen if they do not pick up ? If it is an agreed signal , to review the situation then they have to pick up . Otherwise I would have , a group of unknown size and strength , rushing towards us . Now nothing is certain yet . Perhaps something is happening on their side and they need to get in touch.
I sighed , knowing that I no longer have anything under my control in this situation and am dependent on fate and my own strength . That is , in a way it is a return to the time when I still lived on the street . And it is certainly not a nice feeling . Especially since we were doing so well . In fact the last crisis we encountered during the job , was that unidentified sniper . Other than that , virtually no problems . But now , something like this happen .
' Perhaps I got really lazy ... Or I really have bad luck . '
I thought, hoping it would not affect my paranoia .
"By the holy grimm pick it up !!!! And Ask what the hell they want !!!!? If it's about some petty thing again tell them I'll throw them in the pit with deat stalkers to play with . "
Said the man , openly annoyed , but nevertheless not taking his eyes off me . His words also gave the answer and confirmation of my thesis . It was a contact scroll, connected , with another team . And from his words and annoyance it seems that they have used it repeatedly for unnecessary contacts , which reassures me a little .
" But ...."
The woman wanted to say something but the guy interrupted her by raising his hand .
" We talk like civilized people . Answer , nothing will happen to you ..... Right ? "
Said the man , sending the last question to me . I simply shrugged my shoulders in response . My shadow did not stop stretching and so it does not matter to my plan , at most it gives me more time . Spider woman , receiving the answer and command from her partner , despite her overt distrust shown by her penetrating gaze at me , pulled out her scroll and picked it up .
Although the ringing was cut short . I did not hear the conversation on the other side , the woman did not say anything either . But nevertheless her face contorted in displeasure and the longer she listened the more her gaze stared at me . And at that moment I nad a bad feeling , which was not just a hunch . If life has taught me anything it's that sometimes gut feeling is better than logic . At this moment I was on the edge , but I still not show it .
' Everything will be fine . I have hidden clones , Neo and Emerald in their hiding places . In this case the only threat is this bull guy and woman , however I already have a plan for them . '
I thought , getting rid of my fears . Instead of worrying , I fully focused on the task . I had a plan , it will certainly work . Well unless their colleagues turn out to be other people at their level . With Bull man and women , we can still deal with .
' But if more were to come ... '
I thought , unwillingly , focusing fully on the woman . Just her , I have to killed only her and run away .
" Papers with information , have disappeared. They weren't there by Grey's body , nor by the body of the viper . They also searched the room in which they were staying . Room was also empty . "
She said , with a serious and slightly irritated tone . Looking at me accusingly . The bull man upon hearing this also looked at me and squint his eyes . Well in this case we are the only suspects so I could not blame them .
" What you heard had no specific information . Nothing too sensitive was said . So we might as well forget about it . "
Said the man returning to a two-handed grip on his weapon . The woman had also already put down her scroll and reached with open hands for her handguns.
" Grey's murder was in our plans anyway , so it can be grounded for your unwitting help .... "
Said the man as if to defuse the situation . Unfortunately for him and his attempt , the fact that the woman's hands were already holding the grips of her guns in a firm grip . Being already in readiness to pull them out did not help the situation .
" But these documets .... If you have them give them back , even if you read them we will forget about it . No one needs to know ... As long as you join the spider , It can become a secret between us . "
Said the man , slowly and with very serious tone . He blatantly let me know that the time of conversation is over . It is time to make a decision . Of course my answer was well known to me as well as my pink mouse and my mint chocolate . Perhaps he also knew it , but nevertheless he let me say it . But before I took any action . I hear a sharp sound .
It was the sound of a car traveling at high speed . My hidden clones , which continued to exist and continued to monitor a part of our escape route also spotted several vehicles heading in our direction . Which also confirmed my worry and forced me to act . Unfortunately I didn't have much time to do anything . The shadow was not yet ready and therefore as well as the plan to kill the woman was not yet feasible . Especially since everyone was already ready to fight .
And according to this information . Suddenly every exit from the alley was covered by cars. At each exit of the alley stood two vehicles . Then from each car got out four people armed with rifles . Six cars with four people in each . Plus two people in front of me . I didn't like the chances . Neo and Emerald although strong are not bulletproof . Same with me .
Already a fight with two people in front of me , could end in an unknown way . In particular with this bull guy I know nothing about . I am not even sure if there is not a wnioer hidden somewhere or a person with an aura between gunmen .
' Fuck . The last thing I want is a repeat of that situation .'
I think while clenching my teeth . However, I have no one to blame for that situation . Because it's my fault .
' I should kill them immediately and be done with it . '
I think while sighing .This situation could have gone either way . But now it is important to think about how to eliminate them .
' The clones should be able to deal with people with guns . However, I can't allow them to open fire on me because they will make me a sieve . In the meantime I , Neo and Emerald must take care of thuse two . Fortunately if my plan works we will get rid of at least one of them , besides we will also get cover from snipers and gunmen . '
I thought , already coordinating everything in my head . But first I raised my hands in the air in a gesture of surrender , which caused the gunmen who were already spread out behind there cars with guns pointed at me to lower their guard a little . And the bull man seeing my actions despite my gun still in my hand raised his hand .
" Stop , we are talking " .
Said the bull man , and the people surrounding us , listening to his order lowered their weapons .
" I no longer have the desire or strength to play you child . If you know what is good for you and I know that you know , give up the papers and walk with us . I guarantee you a future and support better than anyone here in Vale could offer you "
Said the man and by his clearly sincere face I had the impression that he was already thinking of this as a winning case . Besides, his insistence on the matter also made me realize how much he cares about us joining the spider . I really believe that he would stand up for us to receive the best treatment .
Unfortunately , there is too much bad blood between me and the spider . This situation could not have ended any other way , he also seems to have understood it , but still he has not done anything yet .
' You really want to hear it , huh ?
I thought , and although the situation may have already seemed a stalemate for me. Unfortunately it was quite the opposite because despite all their caution . The two in front of me did not notice that they were already standing on my shadow . As soon as it happened , I smiled mischievously under the mask .
I then lowered my hands . And being still under the watchful eyes of the two people in front of me , who despite being unable to see my face under the mask , seemed to understand something . I prepared to end the conversation .
" Well your offer is quite tempting but... "
I said , dragging the end of the sentence to thicken the anticipation and tension . But instead of saying something else , I pointed the gun at the man in front of me . And that already gave away my answer to him . At the same moment his men pointed at me and prepared to shoot