No more words were exchanged between the three men and they each delved into their thoughts on their way back.Soon they arrived at the station where Ryuk was being kept in chains.To ensure he wouldn't get away considering he utilized strange magic, they had stripped him to his briefs and had his arms and legs bound by chains, not the handcuffs they'd have used in the first place.Apart from that, a green brew in a teacup was placed before him.To the ordinary eye, it looked like normal tea but to Cultivators, it was the same thing as poison as it not only caused impurities to form in their spiritual energy, it also clogged their spiritual veins, ensuring they wouldn't be able to utilize it for anything.It was a special brew concocted by Vincent to ensure Ryuk wouldn't escape while they were away.Thankfully, it had worked wonders, incapacitating the Cultivator long enough for them to return.“I'm sure you know what's going to happen now that I'm back.” Richard began calmly, not bot
Richard was thrown completely off his game by Melinda's manner of speaking, leaving him unsure of how to proceed.It hadn't always been like this, what with him being able to control himself to ensure such complicated situations but ever since the incident with Maria, Richard found himself slowly but surely drifting in that direction, leaving him no opportunity to return.At this point, he couldn't even be sure if he could decide what would happen at the end.“Don't you think this is too forward, I mean…”[Oh come on, you are overthinking this. Honestly, if the incident with the Malcolms has taught me anything, it's that wasting time isn't a smart choice when it comes to such things. You know, at that moment, when I stood at the altar, I felt so much regret, that it was difficult to keep a straight face. I don't want to feel that again, Richard. So unless you don't love me, I suggest you let me do this]“...” Richard stayed silent for a prolonged period before ultimately responding. “
Richard left Abbadon feeling both melancholic and refreshed at the same time.He also had an added purpose to his steps as he made his way out of the empty district.The fact that this place once brimmed with life made it clear that in life, the strong decided what was right and wrong.That innocent paid the price for another person's greed reinforced his desire to reach the peak of the world.Only when he reached that height would he be free from the fear of getting ruined by those at the top.As it was, the danger of Queen Mother Matilda loomed over his head as a reminder that his troubles were hardly done with.Of course with the reinforcement of the ghosts of Abbadon, Richard felt like it wouldn't be long before he would reach that pinnacle.His body, brimming with ghostly energy took the last step outside the district before he turned to take one last look at it.Pulling out his phone, he contemplated calling Maria to inform her about their ownership of the district but soon deci
Richard spent the rest of the day with Melinda while also making preparations for his travel to Metro City to search for his mother.In the meanwhile, he also had to make preparations for when the Queen Mother would come for him which caused him to place Arturo and the guardsmen on constant watch over the Smithsonian.As he was, he could handle himself, unfortunately same couldn't be said for his family.The day after, once he was sure everything would be fine with his absence, he got on his private jet and left for Metro City with Melinda in tow.***Metro City was located on the west side of the Empire, close to the border they shared with Riverdale.Due to this, Metro City shared a lot of similarities with Riverdale with several from that country finding themselves a home in the city.Richard's flight touched down two hours after he'd taken off from Intercity.Having already booked a hotel with the help of Maria, Richard went through security with minimal trouble which was great co
Lydia was a single mom who had raised her daughter, Miracle, alone since her husband, a terrible gang member left her for another woman.Everything had been going well for her and her daughter until her ex, who went by the codename, Viper, began to stalk her.He claimed he just wanted to see his daughter again but Lydia couldn't allow that in good faith knowing the kind of man he was so she tried to keep her daughter away from the bastard but despite her efforts, he always found a way to make contact with Miracle.The straw that broke the camel's back was when Lydia caught Viper trying to kidnap Miracle from her school.Of course, on getting caught, he claimed to have just intended to take her for a drive but that was not the case.Realizing she couldn't keep Viper away from her child, she decided to leave the country to seek greener pastures elsewhere.Unfortunately, Viper found out and threatened her not to go, that if she did, he would make sure to kill her.Naturally, Lydia didn't
Getting out of the cab which stopped them at the beginning of the street leading to the hotel because taxis weren't allowed close to the building as a result of how high class it was, Richard promptly paid the driver before heading down the street with Melinda.Taking the opportunity to savor the solace the lonely street brought them, Melinda inquired while holding hands with Richard. “Do you think I'm rushing things?”“Hmm?”“With, you know, everything.”Richard paused, unsure of how to respond before finally breaking the silence. “Honestly, no.”“Why do you say so?”“Because if you let me, I'd rather be alone till I die. That's how scared I am of commitment after…” he trailed off unwilling to finish the sentence though Melinda caught the gist.Leaning in, she planted a kiss on his cheek as she remarked. “Don't worry, nothing of that sort will ever happen again.”Richard glanced at her and seeing the honesty in her eyes, nodded in response. “I trust you.”With that, the two fell back
There were quite a few billionaire families in Metro City, of course not as many as in Intercity or even the capital of Riverdale, but they were there.Perhaps because of their low numbers, they considered themselves akin to royalty and nobility, treating those below them as scum.The men were trash and the women were merely properties waiting to be owned.That was the mentality Cedric was born with.As the firstborn son and heir to the Remus family wealth, he was amongst the most elite of society, enjoying the best of life with no impedance.All women were his to claim and all men had to bow in his presence.This was why he was surprised to meet a couple that didn't immediately cower in his presence and instead, they dared to scrutinize him with intrigued looks.The last something like this had happened, he had crippled the man and made the woman beg him to spare her husband's life.He pondered doing the same thing now but chose not to, at least, not immediately.Firstly, he needed t
The silence was deafening as Cedric stared at the manager.He was quite familiar with the man, having wished to get on his good side several times.Unfortunately, apart from his father who was on good terms with him, the manager never once considered Cedric someone to respect which made Cedric wonder what made Richard worthy of that respect he lacked.“You…”Cutting him off, the manager further addressed Richard. “If you don't mind, I'd like to offer tonight's services as well as the rest of your time here as an on-the-house promo for the inconvenience.”“I don't need that, I just need this circus to end,” Richard remarked in exasperation.“Understood.” The manager gestured for his guards to open the gate before remarking. “Right this way please.”Letting out a tired sigh, Richard took Melinda's hand and entered, leaving Cedric unable to move an inch as he stared at their retreating.Despite not being spoken to, he felt even more insulted but found himself unable the do anything about