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THE ARMOURER; CHAPTER SIX - AN OMINOUS MEETING
CHAPTER SIX – AN OMINOUS MEETING Alexandria, Egypt Greyshot navigated his way through the alleys and past many crowded areas in the city. He basically had no identity in this city so he didn’t have to worry about who was watching him. He had even gotten into the city without mobile transportation. He simply went through one of the doors in the headquarters, automatically channeling his exit to the backdoor of a notorious club here in Alexandria. As he strode, he reflected on the trajectory of his life. This was his last mission under Marcus’ wing. After this he could either stay with Marcus as a contractor or become independent. But one the disadvantages of the latter was that his targets might be clients or friends of clients of Marcus. This was a problem he knew he couldn’t handle. He got to a deserted crossroad and looked around. There was a manhole cover right in the middle of the intersection of the roads. He could see some black-clothed figures lurking at strategic points on
THE ARMOURER; CHAPTER SEVEN - CONFIRMATION
CHAPTER SEVEN – CONFIRMATION Alexandria, Egypt Khalid walked into the previous secret bar-restaurant. He wanted to confirm if the bartender from before was still around or she had fled the surrounding areas. To his surprise and interest she was still there. Serving customers and greeting friends alike, most of who were inquiring of the previous incident. He went by a corner and sat alone, observing the girl. Either she was strong enough to endure a beating from the grey-dyed-haired man or she had a supporting force capable of saving her or defeating the man if the situation went beyond her breaking point. Either way, her staying back deeply impressed Khalid. When the space around her was clear, he walked to the counter. “Are you okay?” he asked without any formalities. The lady looked up, the temporary tattoo trailing from her eyelids to above her cheeks became more visibly detailed. She immediately recognized him as the man who had stood up for her and her expression switched to o
THE ARMOURER; CHAPTER EIGHT- A LORD AND HIS KNIGHT
CHAPTER EIGHT – A LORD AND HIS KNIGHT Alexandria, Egypt Akinis sat on the sofa on one end of the room facing Khalid who stood with arms crossed across his chest. They had both boarded a small lodge after stealthily leaving the murder scene. He had recounted his life from when his family escaped the Rameses coup to him losing his entire family and new master’s family in an inter-clan war with surviving at the cost of his sister. He also detailed how he encountered the Baroness on a ship while defending a merchant from marauders. He then described his life in service to Marcus Denarius who employed him after a failed mission of the Baroness’. As he explained these, he felt his initial fear of leaving Marcus diminish greatly. This was because he had found a much better master worth serving. And Khalid here was in no way inferior to him in terms of combat. The only difference was in their respective styles. While he enjoyed long range hunting of his prey, delivering lethal shots, Khalid
THE ARMOURER; CHAPTER NINE - WARM RECEPTION
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THE ARMOURER; CHAPTER TEN - UN-HEALTHY REUNIONS
CHAPTER TEN – UN-HEALTHY REUNIONS California, United States Prisca sat behind the leather desk that separated her from visitors and enclosed her space as the CEO of Fierce Martial Arts Institute. She had build a reputation for the organization, becoming the most sought after non-governmental organization. FMAI had patrons in daughters of government officials, business moguls and even schools. They sought the beneficial trainings that the institute gave them. Their females were more defensive against male predators. Even a few gender equality and women’s rights campaigns and seminars were sponsored largely by the institute. Of course they had male recruits and staffs but they were more focused on the “weaker vessels”. Opposite her, Marcus sat with crossed legs as he looked around the rather large office, taking in awards, medals and trophies in either Prisca’s or the institute’s name. “You’ve really established something here. I’m a bit jealous” he remarked. “Oh please. You had the
THE ARMOURER; CHAPTER ELEVEN- SILVER BARONY
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THE ARMOURER; CHAPTER TWELVE- THE KINGDOM IS MINE
CHAPTER TWELVE – THE KINGDOM IS MINE New Memphis, EgyptIn the Royal Palace Hasani grinned widely, revealing fangs that protruded from his gum. “Don’t tell me you didn’t miss me” he said to Khalid. “What have you turned into?” Khalid asked, obviously shocked. “I seem to sense a missing title that should be at the end or beginning of that question. Uncle? Or have you lost all respect and love for your only family?” Hasani asked, his grin fixed. “You lost all that right the day you plotted against His Majesty” Akinis said from the side. Hasani turned to him. “And you are?” His face twitched before he smiled again. “Oh. I remember. The servant’s son. You ran around a lot with my boy here back in the days. You both pulled quite some pranks on me as well. Akinis, is it?” he asked. The latter didn’t reply however. “Whatever you’re doing here has to stop. You have ruled for long and to your taste. It benefitted no one but you. The rightful ruler is here to reclaim that position” Akini
THE ARMOURER; CHAPTER THIRTEEN: THE WORLD IS ALSO MINE
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