A few days have passed. Daren was living a better life than before. Being Xena's bodyguard wasn't as bad as she thought it would be.
Xena didn't give Daren a hard time. He could still work on her martial arts and shooting skills, while off duty. In a private room known only to Xena and Joshua. However, Daren was now the trusted figure to know that room. "Do you have a plan to conquer Distric S01?" Xena said very seriously. Xena's right hand held a wooden stick, which she used to point at a map that was right in front of her. "Distric S01 is currently controlled by the EAGLE EYE Organization." Joshua said no less seriously than Xena. As the right-hand man in the Black Shadow Organization, Joshua certainly had a lot of information in every district. He had solid people, who were ready to take orders at any time. "I want EAGLE EYE, wiped out from District S01 and Black Shadow to occupy District S01," Xena said, staring intently at a map spread out on the table. Joshua folded his arms across his chest, stroking his chin several times. There was doubt in his mind about being able to put EAGLE EYE's head down, considering the organization was so well hidden. Not many people knew of their headquarters. Only a handful of people could enter EAGLE EYE's headquarters. Joshua once infiltrated there. However, his efforts ended in vain. None of the people he met as members of EAGLE EYE knew the location of their headquarters. "We need to infiltrate deeper into the EAGLE EYE organization. My first attempt brought poor results. They don't know where the headquarters is. Even their leader, his whereabouts are unknown. He seems to be someone who is very good at hiding his identity." Agreeing with Joshua. Xena nodded slowly. Her thoughts with what Joshua said just now, were not much different. Over the past time, Xena had mobilized those who were experts in tracking people, still unable to find the head of the EAGLE EYE Organization. Daren, who had been listening, seemed enthusiastic about listening to Xena and Joshua's conversation. District S01, for Daren was not an unfamiliar location. Although not for long. However, Daren once worked there. Working as a waiter in one of the restaurants. "I have a plan!" Xena and Joshua suddenly turned their heads simultaneously. In fact, the short sentence that Daren was trying to say, was able to attract attention. Although Daren wasn't sure his plan would work. "What is it? Say it!" said Xena. As the head of the Black Shadow Organization, Xena had to be cold and firm. Don't just let your guard down and not be able to make the right decision, all the members of Black Shadow become victims. "I once worked at a restaurant in District S01. According to the news I heard, the owner of the restaurant was one of EAGLE EYE's intimate members. In other words, he must know where EAGLE EYE's headquarters is located," Daren said calmly. "Do you really mean what you say, Daren?" Xena raised her voice slightly. She hated being lied to the most. Someone who dared to speak in front of her eyes, then he must be able to take responsibility for his words. This also applied to Joshua. Even though Joshua's status was his right hand, it didn't mean Joshua could tell lies. If that's what Xena had been applying to all members of the Black Shadow and Daren who had just entered the circle of the Black Shadow organization, must be ready to bear that responsibility. "You're not fooling me are you?" Xena reiterated that she hated being lied to. Daren nodded confidently, "My life is at stake. If I tell a lie. Then I'm ready to die at the hands of Miss Xena!" Daren was no less serious than Xena. From the beginning, she had the principle to be consistent with her words. So far, he had always told the truth. It was just that many people took advantage of her sincerity. "All right, I'll take you at your word! If you tell a lie, then I will not hesitate to shoot you in the head!" Sexa's words were not just a mere threat or a joke to scare the opponent. Once Xena had made a threat, she would not take back her words. Daren nodded for the second time. "Do it, Mis! In case I'm proven to be lying. I will never regret my actions!" Daren and Xena were like one soul trapped in two bodies. Both Xena and Daren had firmly held principles, indisputable. "Then tell me. What is your plan to find EAGLE EYE's headquarters?" asked Xena seriously, which returned to the original topic of conversation. "I have a plan that is..." Daren brought himself closer to Xena and Joshua. Very carefully, he explained the plan he had devised. It had only been a few moments in the making. However, Daren was confident. This plan would bring victory to Black Shadow. Daren explained the details. There was some hesitation. However, after seeing Xena's seriousness, Daren became motivated to conquer EAGLE EYE, as Xena wanted. "Alright. Your plan isn't bad either. Still, it's worth a try." Daren showed a flat expression. So did Joshua, but the burly man, was quite amazed at the strategy Daren had come up with. Unexpectedly, the young man he had rescued while in prison some time ago, was also useful to the Black Shadow Organization. At the very least, Daren's intelligence was good for the Organization. Xena gave no response. There was a slight curl at the edge of her lips, but it only lasted a few seconds. Before Xena finally put on a cold face again. *** TWO DAYS LATER. Daren was already in District S01. As had been planned before. Daren must be able to re-enter the restaurant, where he used to work. Daren remembered very well, he had to be expelled from the restaurant, because he was incompetent when serving customers. The restaurant manager kept blaming Daren for simple things. Meanwhile, in the distance. About a hundred meters away from the restaurant. Xena and Joshua were in the car, watching Daren's every move from a distance. "Are you sure Daren will pull it off?" asked Xena, after watching Daren enter the restaurant through a pair of binoculars. Joshua held his breath for a moment, before rudely letting it out. "As agreed in the beginning. We just need to watch Daren from afar. Let him execute this plan himself." Another person asked, another Joshua said. Asked whether he was sure or not, Joshua didn't know the answer. He found it difficult to predict Daren, because in recent times, Daren had undergone rapid changes. Daren's mindset was getting sharper. His shooting instincts were almost as good as his skills. That's why Joshua couldn't judge Daren. Given, the young man had grown. "Alright. You can just stay here, all day." Xena again used her binoculars to see Daren's current condition. Almost fifteen minutes passed, with no sign of Daren leaving the restaurant. Did this mean Daren had managed to get a job there? . Turning back time a few seconds ago, it was more precisely when Daren entered the restaurant. Daren walked leisurely while looking around. Every inch of this room did not escape his attention, including the diners. "Excuse me, sir. How can I help you?" One of the waiters approached Daren. The waiter's style of speaking was very polite. Showing a friendly impression to the visitors who came. "I'd like to see the manager of this restaurant." Daren went straight to the core. "Oh, sorry, sir. The manager of this restaurant is not here at the moment. She may come to the restaurant later this afternoon or evening." The waiter explained and Daren nodded his understanding. A little information, not a problem for Daren. "Alright, I'll come again tonight. Give my message to the manager here. That someone is looking for him!" said Daren. The waiter nodded, "Yes, sir." Feeling that his business was done, Daren decided to return to Xena and Joshua who were waiting for him. BRUGH! However, before he could take any further steps. Daren collided with a man, who was bigger than him. Daren didn't bother bumping into the man as he turned around. "Hey you, little guy! Watch your step!" The man reprimanded Daren loudly and called Daren 'little'. "My apologies, sir." Daren bowed, showing guilt for not looking at the road while turning around. Having said that, Daren decided to just leave. He didn't want to be the center of attention any longer. "Hey, you! Wait!" The man called out again, and with that, he grabbed Daren by the shoulders. Feeling threatened, Daren grabbed the man's hand, turning his body clockwise. Not a few seconds later, Daren landed a hard punch on the man's face. Because of the force of the blow, the man collapsed to the floor. This suddenly made the atmosphere, which was originally calm, become chaotic.The Daren of today was not the Daren who would bow in resignation when others insulted him. Now Daren puffed out his chest, challenging the man he had knocked down.Daren had no quarrel with the man. His words earlier, however, had disturbed Daren. "Hey, mister! What's your problem, you want to challenge me to a fight?" The man raised his voice, immediately getting up. Originally calm, he now looked like a lion about to pounce on prey.Daren grinned triumphantly. "You started it first and I was just defending." He reasoned and that reasoning didn't necessarily make the man believe him.He was about to retaliate. His right hand was clenched tightly, ready to punch Daren in the face. However, before his action was realized, Daren had already caught him with one hand, then grinned a little.BRUGHT!Daren delivered a second hard punch. This time, it was the stomach that was the target. As far as Daren was concerned, a man's weak point was his stomach. The man bounced, a few steps back.
In the evening, Daren went back to the restaurant to meet the manager.Daren's curiosity was still very high. He was sure that this plan would go smoothly. "Sorry. You came to the restaurant this afternoon, right?" A waiter immediately recognized Daren.She came up to Daren and asked the question. "Yes. I came this afternoon to ask about the manager of the restaurant. Did he come?" asked Daren curiously. He had no intention of having dinner or just sitting back and relaxing. There were important matters, which were more interesting than eating and so on. The waiter shook his head, "I don't think the manager is coming today.""Really?" snapped Daren off and the waiter nodded confidently."That's right, sir. It seems the manager is not coming tonight. Because until now, she hasn't come... On normal days. The manager never comes late. She's always on time."The waitress, however, couldn't offer much of an explanation, as she hadn't been told by the manager whether she would be coming
Daren punched the man in the face with all his might. Not once, but twice in a row, leaving a very clear mark there.The man bounced a few meters and cursed in frustration. Daren smiled triumphantly. It was common for him to beat men who were even bigger than him.The Daren of now was not the Daren of then. The current Daren had no fear whatsoever, not even of the grim reaper coming close. The man wiped fresh blood from the edge of his lips. Losing to a stranger was a humiliating defeat for him. "You bastard!" Damm!Before the man could reply. Suddenly, gunshots rang out throughout the room. Those remaining there then scattered to save themselves."Shit! Who opened fire?" Daren swore harshly. His focus was no longer on the man, but the shot that had just been fired. His eyes darted around quickly. Searching for someone who might be the mastermind of this coincidence."There he is!"Daren caught a glimpse of a shadow dressed all in black, running in the opposite direction. Damm!!
"What are you doing?" asked Joshua, approaching Daren who was sitting there staring at his phone screen very seriously.Daren wouldn't have noticed Joshua's approach, had the man not immediately asked the question. "Looking at the news," Daren replied briefly.Joshua directed his gaze, wondering what news Daren was watching that would make him so focused and unaware of his surroundings?"Not important news." Daren was evasive and immediately turned off his phone screen. Joshua snatched it out of Daren's hand.The news Daren was watching was definitely not ordinary news. Joshua thought so. "I've become curious. What's the news that's got you so discouraged?"Joshua glanced at Daren who looked away. Lazy to argue. Since there was no response, Joshua turned the phone back on.He moved the screen of the flat object, looking for the watch history that Daren had seen earlier.There was a news item, which read. THE CITY'S MOST INFLUENTIAL YOUNG BUSINESSMAN IS ABOUT TO GET MARRIED TO A J
A young man, twenty years old, wearing a black hat, black jacket and long pants, came out of a modest apartment on the outskirts of the city."Going out, are you?" asked Daren, who had been there for about half an hour. The young man's steps stopped. He widened his eyes, right after closing the apartment door. He didn't think he'd become someone's target so soon. "Who are you?" the young man asked, simultaneously raising his guard. He lowered his head, not wanting his face to be too exposed to strangers. "We met at the restaurant." Daren said coldly. "What restaurant? I don't recognize you!" the young man insisted, raising his voice and waving his arms to get Daren out of his way.He tried to dodge. However, Daren was not the type of person to be lied to so easily. "Don't you lie! I already know everything! You opened fire in that restaurant!"The young man looked to his right and left. Looking for an opening to escape. Lingering here for too long would leave him cornered.Daren
TWO HOURS AFTER THE SHOOTING AT THE RESTAURANT.Daren, visited the place again, to find out who had opened fire. His curiosity was still very high about this matter. Daren used a flashlight to find his way in the darkness. The atmosphere of the room was still disorganized. Daren could see vaguely that nothing had changed here. Everything was left as it was.Daren pointed his flashlight at the roof, looking for the CCTV cameras installed in this restaurant."Found it!" Daren shrieked, just as he found the CCTV camera attached to the highest corner of this room.There wasn't just one CCTV, but four CCTVs scattered in several places. Daren immediately took one CCTV from its place, then the others as well. After getting what he wanted, Daren then left from there.***"Search carefully!" Joshua ordered seriously. His eyes refused to move from the monitor screen. "Okay!" Daren replied excitedly. Joshua did the same. Daren's eyes refused to move from one spot. He was very focused on the
Sebastian, who was the shooter in the restaurant incident, has died at the hands of someone, whose identity remains unknown. Someone sent Sebastian's head to the hotel, where Daren and Joshua were staying. It remains a mystery, who killed Sebastian? Could the EAGLE EYE members be involved in this mystery? *"Is Xena coming back to Distric S01?" asked Daren very seriously. He showed a flat expression. However, his mind was thinking about many things. Especially the plan to scramble EAGLE EYE's headquarters, which until this moment, was unknown where it was located?In this case, Daren wanted to prove. He was capable of being a strong man"Xena, don't say anything. She left everything to us." Joshua answered briefly. Getting a mysterious shipment from someone, which contained a human head, made Joshua think even harder.Moments after reading the threatening letter, Joshua immediately informed Xena. The beautiful woman, it seemed, couldn't be bothered. From the way Xena had spoken
The road was clear. Daren drove his car at high speed. There weren't many vehicles on this road. During the trip, Daren and Joshua didn't talk much. Both Daren and Joshua were busy with their own thoughts. Right at kilometer 123. Daren saw two mysterious black cars, constantly looming behind. From the way the car was following, Daren guessed a little. "There's a little mouse, trying to get into the lion's cage," said Daren, using a meaningful gesture.Joshua, who understood, glanced in the rearview mirror. What Daren said was true. He saw two black cars following them behind.Joshua didn't recognize either car. After all, he hadn't asked Xena for an escort. Certainly, the enemy had arrived. They were delivering precious lives into the lion's den. "Do you want to switch positions?" offered Joshua, who immediately got a shake of the head from Daren. "I can handle this. I've been looking forward to the sensation for a while."Instead of feeling fear, Daren felt the opposite sensation