Gabe and Mia were on their way to Russell’s mansion. They still don’t know that Russell and his wife and child went out and that Bertha and her family were currently enjoying the freedom in the building.Mia was viewing her mobile, checking the trading websites.“What are you looking at?” Gabe asked her.“Since we have a lot of money, I’m looking for ways that we can invest our money,” she said. “Investing in multiple sources would be a good idea.”“Mm,” Gabe looked out through the window and noticed a young woman walking her cat on the pavement. “What do you think about investing in cat food and cat products?” Gabe asked.“Huh? Cat products? Where did that come from?” she couldn’t help but ask.“I mean, a lot of women are staying single these days,” Gabe said. “So, I think they’re going to buy a cat. So, the demand for cat food and products will increase in the future.”“Why only women? Don’t men want cats?” Mia asked.“Single men are generally at peace, so they won’t be inclined to
Gabe and Mia reached Russell’s mansion.Before they entered the building, one of the maids gave them a letter, in which Russell had written the details.Both of them read it and understood what’s happening.“The Black Crows…” Gabe frowned. “It seems, they’re too big of a threat that Russell couldn’t risk tussling with them.”“We can’t ignore them if they’re looking for your system,” she said. “You remember the guy in the stadium, right? He was also wearing a crow mask. He might be part of the organization called Black Crows.”“Ah, you’re right,” Gabe’s expression turned serious. “That guy gave off a bad vibe for some reason. I didn’t mind him too much because of the ongoing battle. Perhaps, I should have sent a tail after him. Is it possible to track him now, Systa?”[No.] Systa was quick to reply. [They are members of the Agnar family, and their unit is specialized in assassins. So, their stealth is top notch. Even modern surveillance systems won’t be able to capture them. So, findin
Later that night.Gabe and Mia had already eaten outside, so they were full. Nevertheless, they sat down at the dinner table to talk with Bertha and her family.“Don’t take any food to Freddy,” Gabe told Carrie.“He can’t bear hunger,” Carrie said.“He’s not a child,” Gabe indifferently replied. “Let him starve a little. Let him experience some pain so that he’ll pay attention the next time we speak.”“I agree with Gabe,” Mia said, so there was nothing Carrie could do.“What about the maid?” Bertha asked. “After Freddy touched her, she ran out of the house and hasn’t come back. If she tells Russell Lynn what happened…” Just thinking about it made her heart race.Even Gabe and Mia didn’t want that to happen.“We will find her and talk with her,” Gabe said. “However, I think Freddy should also apologize to her. Otherwise, it will be hard for her to move on and act like nothing ever happened.”“If it’s just an apology, I will make Freddy apologize to her,” Carrie said, even though her eg
After dinner, Gabe and Mia came to the balcony, not to enjoy the cool air, but to talk about something important.“I did not forget what that woman tried to do,” Mia said. “If you are going to their anniversary party, then I’ll come with you.”“I was planning to go, but I didn’t expect Russell to leave us like this,” Gabe said. “He didn’t even tell where he’s going. And I have no idea where he’s now, or when he’s returning. He did say he’ll be back soon, but soon could mean a day or a month.”“Yeah, he should have at least told us before he left, instead of leaving a letter,” Mia opined. And she could read Gabe’s expression. “What’s bothering you? Do you think Russell is up to something?”“I’m trying not to doubt him, but he left his house with his family, and without telling us anything about it,” Gabe said. “It just doesn’t feel right.”“Maybe he was in a hurry?” she gently grabbed his arm. “Don’t jump to conclusions fast. Russell and Jessica didn’t seem like tricksters to me. Put y
Bart had many fights in his life, but he was never beaten or humiliated like this before. He didn’t have any injuries on his torso, but only his face was beaten to a pulp. So, even talking and crying hurt him a lot, enough to make a grown man like him cry due to the pathetic state he was in.Gabe and Mia came downstairs and met Bart.Bart was not expecting to meet these two. He wanted to avoid them, but that didn’t happen.“Bart… aren’t you a strong man?” Mia asked him. “How could you get yourself beaten like this?”Bart could only lower his head in humiliation. “Please help me. I need 4 million dollars, Mia. Russell Lynn can arrange that for me, right? It’s not for free. I’ll pay him back eventually.”“Four million dollars?!” Mia’s eyes enlarged. “What the hell? You said as if it’s just four dollars. Nobody would give you that kind of money.”“Please, Mia. Even if I sell my company, I won’t get enough money,” Bart begged her. “Please help me just this once.”“If we help you, you’ll
A few minutes earlier.Natasha and Kiera were drunk, but still, they drove their way to Russell's mansion. They stopped the car at a distance, but then the street lights turned off.“It’s a good thing that I brought these,” Natasha took out her night binoculars.“Don’t tell me… you bought them to spy on Russell?” Kiera asked, looking a bit shocked.“Of course, not,” Natasha said.However, Kiera laughed. “You’re much crazier than I am.”Natasha looked through her binoculars and saw the mansion bouncing like fresh pudding. “What the…” she rubbed her eyes and looked again. And nothing changed. “Why is the building bouncing?”“Hahaha,” Kiera laughed some more. “That’s because you drank way too much. I don’t think we should be here right now. Let’s go back to your place. I’m feeling way too sleepy right now. I wish someone could just pick me up into their arms and put me in the bed and sing a song so that I slip into deep sleep.”“What are you? A five year old?” Natasha snorted and put th
“Hmph,” the bear-like man snorted and leaped forth at them. “I didn’t come here to see your drama. Just give me the damn ring!” He punched at them. “Terra Fist!”Mia wanted to block his attack, but Gabe reacted faster and countered with the knife-like thrust of his hand.BUDOOM~~!!The impact released a disturbing shockwave that didn’t destroy anything but still made even solid objects wave up and down like energy passing through sea waves. If both of them hadn’t contained their strength, especially the bear-like man, the neighborhood would have already been destroyed.Gabe’s own fist started turning into mud, shocking him as well as Mia.“K-Kya,” she cried out in horror. “Gabe! You arm!”The opponent did not give them a second to think. He tried to grab Gabe’s face. “NO!” Mia screamed, and it sent a shockwave that pushed the bear-man like man many steps away.“The heck?” The bear-like man was startled. (My body instinctively moved back from her scream?) His gaze shifted toward her.
Systa and Ulf appeared in front of Gabe.{You should have called us sooner, Gabe.} Ulf was cracking his knuckles. {I’ve been itching for a battle for a long time.}[Stop yapping, and go deal with those trying to form some sort of a seal.] Systa told him.{Don’t order me around!} he hissed at her.{Shut up and do it.} Systa said and began to walk toward the bear-like man. [You, from the Aeson family… What's your name?]“To create an artificial earthen construct so effortlessly…” A bead of sweat formed on the bear-like man’s cheek. “Are you the Alphaness?”[I don’t go by that name anymore.] She replied. [Just call me Systa.]“How can I not call you by your original name, Alphaness? That’d be blasphemy,” he said. “This man Gabriel does not know anything about the world. If you are with him, he won't be able to satisfy all your desires, either. I know that our Aeson family isn’t as good as the other two families in terms of pure fighting ability, but we have formidable masters with us. If