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"I am not going to kill you." Prime smiled.
Hearing her words, he heaved a sigh of relief. When the kitsune leader promised something they knew she would never break it so Black did not hesitate to believe her words.
"T-then what do you want?"
"Send a message to your master." Even though she is smiling, her voice is as cold as the winter wind. "He should stop hiding. If he is not a coward then it is better for him to face me. Hiding away for many years, I think it is time for your master to face his greatest enemy."
After saying her piece, Prime arrogantly flicked her sleeves and turned her back at them, however, nobody realized how Black's gaze turned colder. A while ago he was just putting up a weak look as if he was ready to compromise, but the moment his enemy turned his back he reached for the dagger hidden inside his boots.
The head of the leader of Kitsune g**g is worth more than a thousand dollars. Every mercenary academies have her name written on their assassination boards. Still, there's the Oni. If he can kill her today then the Oni will owe him a great debt.
Who knows...
He might become the right hand man of his master.
The dagger glint dangerously as he raised his arm and sprint towards her. He charged as fast as he could, leaving no chance for the girl to dodge.
Everyone at the scene was too shocked to move. The other eight members of the Kitsune g**g also stay rooted at their spot.
They did nothing but watch.
A 'peng' sound reverberated throughout the chilly night, then the dagger fell to the ground.
The night was back to its ominous quietness. The full moon that was behind a thick clouds is now slowly peeking out-- its light illuminating the girl in kitsune mask.
The long coat of hair shines beautifully under the moonlight and her small face holds a very gentle smile but the menace in her pair of eyes can't be hidden-- it was frightening and cold, like an abyss ready to devour you whole.
"Oh." Prime slowly sheathed back her sword.
It is fortunate that she was faster than Black that she immediately withdraw her sword to counter the dagger. Though what happened isn't life threatening she still doesn't like it if one were to play tricks on her.
Her cold gaze landed at the man and her smile widened. The colder her gaze, the wider her smile.
Black involuntarily shivered from fright. He can also feel the pain in his hand worsening. He got the wound when Prime suddenly attack him with the sword, even if it the blade precisely landed at his small dagger the tip still grazed the back of his hand.
"You promised that you won't kill me!" Seeing that the situation is now dire, Black decided to use her words against her.
However, Prime wasn't affected at all. She slowly touched the hilt of her black sword, caressing it like a national treasure.
"I did." She smiled. "But don't you know that I can inflict wounds in every part of your body but still spare your life. I can hurt you while not killing you. I can cut your hands and you won't die. Say, Black, do you really not want to go back in one piece?"
A terrified look finally appeared on Black's face. This is the first time he met someone who is more wicked that him and she inflicted so much fear that he peed his pants.
He knows that if she wanted to, she would cut him down and still let him live.
"I-I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" He kowtowed. "Forgive me! I was wrong!"
The Kitsune g**g watched him in amusement as he continued banging his forehead at the ground until it bleeds.
"Stop." Prime finally said. "Don't look at me like that or else people will think I'm a monster."
Black. "..."
The injured Black wolves members: "..."
"Now, get lost and send my message. I'll count to ten. If all of you are still here then I'll hack whoever is still within my sight."
When the Black Wolves heard her say the first number they all hastily find a way to move as fast as they can. Even their leader who is still shaking from head to toe struggled to run and push anyone who is on his way.
Seeing that the Black Wolves are already gone and only the corpsed remained, Umi respectfully glanced at their leader.
"Shall I follow him?" She asked.
Prime nodded, "With his mental state unstable he would likely run straight at the Oni to seek justice. Follow him, we might be able to get a clue as to where their headquarter is."
With the mission at hand, Umi silently ran after the Black Wolves.
The night became peaceful again and the Kitsune g**g left the area, but before they can even move farther away Prime halted to a stop.
Beside her are the five members and there are two missing figures aside from Umi. She glanced at them, silently asking about the two.
"I think I saw Chikyuu searching the dead bodies."
"Let's go back."
They all went back at the place. Beside a pile of corpses they can see Chikyuu happily searching the bags and pockets. Her short curly hair bouncing playfully as she move from one body to another.
The sight made their leader twitch her finger
"Chikyuu, we don't rob the dead." She deadpanned.
The girl smiled at her, the black mask almost falling off from her small face.
"I know, but we are so poor right now. We might not be able to eat anything good tomorrow."
"But we don't rob the dead."
"Sis Prime, Chikyuu's right! Our g**g is so poor and the money we earn from our part time jobs are not enough!" Mori seconded.
"See... The dead cannot bring their money at the afterlife so just let the living make good use of it."
Prime decided to ignore them and roam her eyes around the area.
Seishin is missing. It is also impossible that the Black Wolves have captured him since they run away without a care.
"Leader, are you looking for him?"
She glanced back at Yama who's pointing at the red haired guy lying motionless on the ground, he was just inches away from the other corpses. If Yama did not point him then she might had mistaken Seishin as a dead body.
"What is he doing there?"
"Probably asleep." He said, "He has not sleep for two days straight and every night I hear him cursing at his phone."
Chikyuu ran towards them while holding a bag of money. She smiled at their leader while she handed the bag to Yama.
"Yes! I've heard him too! Hilda is noob! Nana should go back to nursery! Franco is an i***t! Seishin is cursing at a lot of people these past few days. Should we help him eliminate his enemies?"
"Really? That might be the reason while he hasn't been sleeping well. Some stupid idiots are making troubles." Prime nodded, her face full of innocence as Jikan stared at the trio in bewilderment.
"Ah, Leader, you are mistaken." Mori interjected.
"What do you mean?"
"Seishin is playing a mobile game called Mobile Legends. It's a trend nowadays, a lot of people are playing it."
The trio just stared at him. "What's that?"
Jikan fixed his mask. "Sis Prime, I can still accept it that you are a caveman because you are poor but how come that Chikyuu and Yama don't even know that? Did you two sell your phones too?"
Chikyuu pouted at them. Her phone was sold a few years ago when they run out of money and Yama only cares about his looks, while their leader run away from her super rich family five years ago but forgot to bring some cash and gadgets with her.
It such a pity.
"Sis Prime, why don't you reunite with your family again?" Chikyuu rubbed her hands together. "In that way, we won't have to look for part time jobs and rob others."
Prime glanced at her. "Do you think my pride would allow that?"
Hearing that, Yama put his hand on her shoulder. He agrees with Chikyuu.
With their situation right now, as a g**g they were even poorer than a beggar. No food, no money.
Sometimes, they have to rely on their leader's shamelessness in cheating others with money, but if she is to go back to her family then that's another story to tell.
Prime is a rich heiress but her pride won't allow her to reunite with the ancient family of Edo city.
"Sis Prime, if you like you could reunite with your family then after stealing some cash you can run away again. Ain't I smart?"
"How about I kill you right now then send your body at the mercenary academy? In that way we can earn millions and we won't be poor for a few years."
"Ah, we don't need their money! Not at all! Our leader can do well without a backing! I was wrong! I was wrong for speaking nonsense."
Prime massaged her temple. With her g**g acting like these, far from the notorious rumors about them, she is starting to doubt if they are still the same person.
"Drag him." She exhaled before Kazai and Yama dragged the sleeping Seishin to his feet.
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