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Rondon sat at his station, tapping his index finger onto the hard, cold, grey metal table. He just received word of an incoming call. He wanted to be far away from everyone else in case any sensitive information is relayed to him. It’s why he had a separate tent meant only for him.354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHdazHqn9Ae
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Judging by the agency of the call, something big is going on. He looked on at the dark computer screen in front of him and wondered what the Golden Elite have for him. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBPvVh93WzT
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The entrance of the tent flapped behind him and a recruit in his black mask walked in with Brian. Apparently, Rondon had to have him around. The Elite's orders. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRWpfVJo6cU
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"The call will be coming in shortly, sir," the young recruit reported. Rondon gave a nod of his head and the recruit quickly left the tent. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5d0xIhSFeI
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A few seconds passed before Brian asked, "any idea what the call could be about?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU2wkGVtSFn
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"I've no idea," Rondon replied. "I hope it relates to our mission." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7tIpqNNUT8
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"It definitely does," said Brian as he got an empty chair at the corner of the tent and came to sit beside Rondon. "Why else would they call?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCWqRln7dCP
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Rondon didn't know how to answer that. Right now, the mission is at a stand-still with the shadow monster now roaming the area closest to Diana's grandmother’s house. And Mutale's GPS shows that he is with Diana. And the way he sees it, she must have taken him hostage. What better timing for the Elite to ask to speak to him. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQXAH4BJF9P
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"Well, whatever it is, it better be good," said Brian, folding his arms. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1iVAx2JAh4
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"I hope so too," Rondon agreed and just seconds later, the screen in front of them flicked on. There were two pairs of headphones on the table. Rondon got one and gave the other to Brian. They both wore them over their heads. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqsTDh11eEQ
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The person on the screen wore a gold mask. Rondon expected to see the lion mask of the Head of the Golden Elite. He glanced at Brian through the corner of his eye and he could tell Brian felt the same. But they looked stoic and professional as they faced the person on the screen. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfzVPNSvPIH
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"Good evening, gentlemen," came a woman's voice. "I take it that everything is going on well on your end." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYOnqPx62w8
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Rondon cleared his throat before saying, "evening. Everything was going well, but we've run into a situation that might hinder our plans." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX3XU8V5dJK
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There came a long, unsettling pause from the person on the screen before she asked: "What situation?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRvGciipNCP
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"Well, for starters," Brian started to say, "one of our troops sent to capture the target, ran into an unexpected foe." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmRRbYmKmbB
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"And what foe do you speak of?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsaDTTC1mwh
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"A level one shadow monster," Rondon answered. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNThHI4jMQ2
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The person on the screen shifted a little in her seat. "The Superior won't be happy to hear this. Are you positively sure it's a level one?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbCEEgdBn4k
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"No doubt about it," said Brian. "Our people confirmed it." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAsOKKjjz8v
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"And what have you done to solve this issue? We need our target tonight, Rondon." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3eT3sTO7nz
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"For the moment, going in with the squad we have will be risky and pointless. Many of them have never dealt with a monster of this calibre. Not to mention that it will be difficult to capture our target because the shadow monster is after her too." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4WsAZPL4le
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"Are you certain of this?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjrHToXmZ5H
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"Yes, we are," Brian answered. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD24tOgFEfE
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"And what of the person assigned to capture the target? What will become of him with that shadow monster hanging around?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZbpmvJYKIF
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"We're keeping a close eye on him. He knows taking it on will be foolish," Rondon answered. "He made sure to carry the necessary weapons and protection in case anything happens. He is with the target as we speak, but they can't move because of it." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6r8noHyBO1
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"Mmm. You say he is with the target. Does that mean he has her captured, but can't reach you because of the shadow monster or is it the other way around?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBSbSm5sD7O
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That's a question Rondon was afraid she would ask and he didn't know whether he should answer or let Brian do the talking. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkBXD2OGBQw
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"For now, we can't be too sure," Brian quickly answered. "But we hope he has her captive." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnHPobdbOl4
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"I hope so too," said the woman in the gold mask. "This mission must be successful, Rondon. You know we're all depending on you. If it means sending some of our squad members to help their fellow out and face the shadow monster to bring in the target, then so be it." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpJguRJyU01
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Rondon swallowed and he heard Brian let out a little murmur of surprise. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQfDT4sWALl
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"If you ask me," said Rondon, finding his voice, "going there with the troops we have will be suicide." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0jCxr1yyAQ
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"If that will be enough to bring our target in then, they would've sacrificed themselves for the greater good." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK8pUgU6p3H
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"Or, we can easily just wait for the morning," Brian suggested. "Shadow monsters can't stand the daylight." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZJkMC0XK8C
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There came a long pause as the woman on the screen continued to look at the two men. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyCznOD8WUK
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"Very well, that seems fair," said the woman. "But it's a long time till dawn." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbASTDGNb1B
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"If we have to wait, then we'll do just that," Rondon answered. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvk3oxbRIrA
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"Alright, but I have some urgent news. Which is why I called."354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfXgcVF1dJP
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Rondon felt his heart almost beat out of his chest and he wondered if Brian felt the same way. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqph9qqTWZZ
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"I just received word from our sources that apart from us, someone else is after Diana on this very same day." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ldmQcZwnQ
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Rondon now turned to look at his comrade. A sudden thought soon came into his mind. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡADCN1cmNiq
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"Is that why the shadow monster is here?" Rondon asked. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDLigeOoGCD
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"I don't follow," said Brian. "Are you saying that someone sent that thing after Diana?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2RSMi8nhyC
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"It's a possibility." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzAClfOLoA3
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"I agree," came the lady on the screen. "It's why I wanted to know the status of the mission first. To see if anything like this has come up." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7QPoCxEuEV
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"But aren't those creatures hard to control?" Brian asked. "I hear no one can control those things." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC86ApLM5I4
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"That's not true," said Rondon. "Apparently, only one person is known to have control over a level one." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7PTMc5NjP7
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"The Devil, himself," said Brian. "I thought that was a myth." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1tFudD2KNn
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"Those things are so dark I'm not surprised that he can control them." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ613CXwW75F
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"But can we be sure that he's the one behind this? I mean, he can't be the only one, right?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdY9jFiv6PW
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"To be honest," came the woman on the screen, "I see no one else apart from him." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxNY6lOivrC
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"But there is someone else," said Rondon. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9OvaNJ4pDj
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Brian leaned in closer to look at Rondon. "Really? Who?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvlEX6mV5pp
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"Well, for this one I'm not too sure myself," Rondon paused for a bit. "I hear, even the Most Divine can control it." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ3gnZWSg0l
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There came a deadly silence in the tent. And the woman in her gold mask, shook her head.354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsgL646lAex
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"That's not possible," she said. "And if anyone hears you, it will be considered blasphemous. Even the Superior won't tolerate it because you know we're doing this for the Most Divine." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjJeG7i2aW4
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"Of course, I didn't mean to offend anyone. I'm just saying what I've heard, that's all." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPIIaPTJdhA
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"Since the Devil is our only suspect, we've no choice but to try and get into contact with him and ask." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFI7OEpCsO8
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"That's the best way to go," said Brian. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpIcJAGLNFn
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"Keep me informed if anything happens." The screen went black and Rondon with Brian stayed in silence. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTzT1WCfzwW
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"Well, that was some briefing," said Brian as he stood up from his seat, removing his headphones and placing them on the table. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWGbVr7COMj
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"Tell me about it," said Rondon, as he also removed them. "It makes sense that the Devil could be after Diana. Everyone wants her for the same reason." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkiemUSDKPn
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"So, we wait till morning to storm the house?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKoS8pQ96Rf
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"We don’t have much of a choice, do we? But I fear that if we do so and Diana does have Mutale hostage, she might slip through our fingers before we even realise it." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9cp02Hmzhq
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"I agree. But isn’t there anything we can do?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyHPjuTvSLi
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"With the team we have, and as experienced as a few of them can be, many have never had the chance to take on a shadow monster. We could put them at risk for nothing when we could simply choose the best course of action." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4PsyOoSoq5
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"But you’ve taken one on before, haven’t you?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaVhJxlUeB7
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"And got away by sheer luck. Don’t forget, Diana was there that day. And if it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t be standing here with you right now. She might have fought it, but even she had a hard time taking it on." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ40S5y7bTA2
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"Explains why she ran when she saw it. She stood no chance." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEIyzAqKxdt
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"That's true." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcGJmhf9HRE
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Brian folded his arms as he continued to look down at Rondon. "Has there been anyone brave enough to have taken it on and succeeded?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrDOwrHsygt
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"Apart from Diana, who at least had the decency to survive, I haven’t heard of anyone who has actually defeated it." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7DTInJGzac
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"That’s why the use of light has always been necessary. Too bad we didn’t carry enough flood lights." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI5sSm0NnF2
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"No one anticipated to find it here, so I wouldn’t feel too bad about it." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLIzu8V0Bzl
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"We better go back and see how things are going." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ16qYcvBWRg
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"Good idea." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRQeTteNkCz
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As soon as Rondon stood up from his seat, a recruit came rushing in, catching Rondon and Brian by surprise. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAfUZVRcbpY
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"I have an urgent problem to report, sir," said the rookie, watching Rondon.354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8n5T5Ddt70
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By the sound of his voice, Rondon could tell something didn’t feel right. Did something happen to Mutale and Diana? 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiEIgK7TTS1
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"What is it?" Rondon asked. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuq7O5gh7Z5
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"Another reading apart from Diana's and the shadow monster's has appeared," answered the recruit. "Whoever it is, they just appeared out of nowhere." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe8b0NHLE8J
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"Someone must have teleported there," said Brian. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu5lcCC2G4c
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"Or Diana summoned someone," said Rondon. "This means she does have Mutale hostage and has the upper hand." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzg3R9KKUAs
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Rondon rushed out of his tent with the recruit and Brian following behind him. There isn’t much of a distance between his tent and the main one. As soon as he entered the tent, he could already feel the nervous tension in the air. The presence of someone in that house only spelled trouble.354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs8ektJ8vxH
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"What time did this person appear?" Rondon asked as he went to the main monitor.354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHLFvFotIsc
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"A minute ago," answered the recruit who sat in front of the monitor. "And judging by their aura, whoever it is is also a big deal."354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZDpHi46QqN
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Rondon looked at the map. Mutale’s red GPS is still on, but it could clearly show that he isn’t alone. Diana’s slightly large aura still shown on the screen, but there’s another slightly bigger than hers. He looked around the map until he realised something else. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQM2xXx3iEB
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"Something doesn’t feel right," he said. "The shadow monster is nowhere nearby." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg5fXlishaA
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"It went away as soon as the newcomer appeared in the house," came the female recruit to his left. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe1gkW71ZJw
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"Widen the area," Rondon instructed. "It couldn’t have gone far." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBym8C6vGp1
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"Ummm, sir," came a voice of another recruit behind him. "You need to see this." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX9AxLxC60y
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"What could it be now?" Rondon asked as he turned around to check the monitor behind him. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB5RvLLMV4S
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"Someone else is also out there," the young male recruit who had visited his tent answered. He had just sat down on his seat after coming back with Brian and Rondon. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5TcWomzp3f
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Rondon saw what he meant when a green aura appeared on the screen adjacent to the house. Just by the green colour, Rondon could tell what’s on the ground is a different kind of supernatural: from the underworld. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFwJNLTPyvA
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"Could this be the person after Diana?" Brian asked as he also came to stand beside Rondon. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWLlcjwakvy
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"If it’s the Devil himself, that aura would be bigger than anyone else’s," said Rondon. "Whoever it is, maybe he’s come to do his master’s bidding." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7D2EOD9IFk
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Rondon continued to look at the green aura and now started to wonder. What could anyone from the underworld be doing here when the shadow monster will obviously take Diana to its master? Since the Devil himself is known to be the only one who can control it, there wouldn’t be any need to send someone to see if the monster will get things done. Unless… 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2mQJlFd3zR
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"He didn’t send the shadow monster at all," Rondon muttered.354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡitCqCuuUB6
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Brian, who stood next to him and the young recruit on his desk heard him. Brian took Rondon by the arm and dragged him away from the work area. Everyone looked at the pair, confused with what’s going on. Brian took Rondon to the entrance of the tent where there wasn’t anyone nearby, but had a clear view of the workstation in the tent. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlHBjRr4uvU
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"What do you mean he didn’t send it?" Brian asked in an angry whisper. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhxvfEu2PwE
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"Why would he send his henchman or legion to the house?" Rondon asked. "If he did send the shadow monster after her, that thing will do as ordered. He couldn’t just send someone to see to it that the job gets done, that’s if the creature that’s capturing her isn’t a shadow monster." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡog0yTXDH66
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"Maybe whoever it is, is doing exactly that. Let’s watch their movements first." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0VEjbvQHax
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Brian went back the way he came, leaving Rondon standing by the entrance. He could feel a few recruit’s eyes on him and they quickly looked away when he set his eyes on some of them. He took a deep breath. As much as Brian might be right about it, he had a strange sense that his assumption stood out the strongest. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMcFbsuzn5d
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"I don’t envy you so much, Rondon," came a woman’s voice behind him. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHRFHNDsCW9
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The woman in her white mask and clothes came in from the entrance to stand right beside him. Judging by her statement, Rondon knew she had eavesdropped on his conversation with Brian. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnppgVGzwm4
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"I know you don't," he said. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr94BWRQV9x
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"The others have already been updated about the situation," the woman had her sharp eyes on Rondon. "You don't think the Devil sent that shadow monster, do you?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDYFZmS285n
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Rondon didn't say a word as he continued to look at the busy work station. The woman didn't have to push him any further as she said: 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5WBfHJbZnm
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"So many things have gone haywire since this mission started. If you really think you need to act now, do so. You are the one in charge."354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmC8xEuPqLX
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Rondon turned to look at her. "You also didn't approve of me when I was first given this mission." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu2lpxexIf6
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"I know. But we’re comrades and nothing good will come out of this if we start to bicker. And Brian always likes to act like he's in charge when we all know you've really pulled through with your instincts a lot more times than we can count." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1F9o93WLnG
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"Will do the best I can," said Rondon. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkRcMxUbIp4
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He walked back to the centre of the huge work station. "Any movement from the one from the underworld?" he asked as he turned towards the recruit in charge of looking at such super naturals. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡejab27ZrIp
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"Judging by his movements, he moved a little further away from the house," the recruit answered. "Wait a minute, now he’s approaching again." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7z0Zc2UO75
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"Sir," came the female blonde on the other side. "The shadow monster is within a few metres from the house. For some reason, it’s keeping its distance." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8K3Qm4p5gI
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Rondon thought for a bit. This is getting trickier and confusing by the minute. What is going on? Who could be inside the house with Diana and Mutale that they could scare the shadow monster away? And who is it from the underworld? Was she or he sent to be there? If so, then for what? Rondon had to come up with something quickly. He was scared that if he doesn’t, something might happen, especially to Mutale. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPbRQ2sn33l
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"Sir," came the recruit looking at the green aura. "He or she just entered the house." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNAoEzqvYox
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"Any exchanges?" Rondon asked. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXriyKgqQz7
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"Nothing," came another female recruit. "Whatever is happening in that house, it’s definite that they aren’t fighting, though there was something that happened before that." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSOku9wrT8U
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Rondon turned to look at the female recruit who spoke. "What is it?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDDPXJXLUvv
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"Well, something around the house appeared on my map," said the recruit turning to look at Rondon. "There was some mystic energy, but it was pretty faint, and it didn’t last for long. I thought it was something quite minor, but now that the person from the underworld is in the house, he might have something to do with it." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdjivTXEgH5
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Brian now came to stand next to Rondon.  "Could it be that the person cast a barrier around the house?" he asked the recruit almost angrily. "If he or she has done so, getting in there will be difficult if we plan to storm the house. Why didn’t you say anything sooner?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ731sxdtMEh
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"Well…, uh," the recruit tried to respond, but Brian’s voice scared her a little. Rondon had to place a hand on Brian’s shoulder. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZShHJViHNG
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"Hold it, Brian," said Rondon. "Let her explain first. There must be a reason why she didn’t bring this up the first time." He turned to the scared recruit. "Go on." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdYhU6maNVG
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"Well, like I said," continued the recruit, "it was something minor. When someone casts a strong barrier, the power radiated on the map comes out differently. This one looked pretty weak, making it difficult for us to detect on the map if it was ever cast in the first place. And the barrier wasn’t being cast, it almost looked like it was being sucked up or something." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy4JIv26S19
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"Diana must have already had a barrier put in place that our satellite couldn’t detect it as it was a weak one," said Rondon. "I’m guessing that whoever came from the underworld must have broken down the barrier by sucking out its energy to get inside." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJO2YKnDWAs
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"But who from the underworld could do that?" Brian asked. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ26sLMJBei2
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"That’s what we’re about to find out," said Rondon. He looked around the room until he noticed the person he was looking for at the far-end and beckoned to him to come over. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKO0JveE8cU
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The person coming over isn’t a recruit like the others, even when he wore a black mask. Rondon knew the young man as he was in his third year of training. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRBscFJwtlq
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"I want you to narrow down people from the underworld who have the ability to suck the energy around them," Rondon instructed. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjhRFJFMv7p
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"Yes, sir," said the third-year recruit and he quickly rushed back to his work station. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4nDFuEhD26
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"If we know who he is, we might be able to figure out if the Devil really is behind this," said Rondon as he turned to look at Brian. "It doesn’t make any sense. Whoever it is would’ve watched at a distance. Instead, he or she is with Diana and Mutale at this very moment without any fighting. This is strange." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB7Cw3tSxlB
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Brian didn’t want to admit it, but he knew Rondon was right. He went back to watching some of the recruits until one of them called out: 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgTDv7vVHgn
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"Rondon, sir. Something is wrong." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeP3JiogZxr
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Rondon and Brian quickly went over to the recruit’s station. And when they looked at his screen, they noticed there weren't any auras or Mutale’s GPS on the map. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ08hpf2MFiI
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"What is this?" Brian asked. "Where are they? And how come Mutale’s GPS isn’t on?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbYeecSZxi1
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This is bad, Rondon thought as he felt a chill run down his spine. Did they do what he thinks they did? 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpGoEVD84HD
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"Sir," came the scared recruit. "It looks like someone opened a portal." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2xJAsLYAdV
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Rondon closed his eyes and hang his head low. Of course they did, he thought to himself. They teleported. Smart move.354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe5CGVFi9G8
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A silence now filled the room, that if something fell or someone coughed, everyone would be frightened. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLYg3iuWeTf
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"Track Mutale, right now," Rondon commanded, trying to get hold of the situation. "If anything, they may still be on this side of our world and not in the other." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ8CsybYMy1
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The room is soon revamped and everyone got busy. Rondon liked what he's seeing. It's useless if everyone is discouraged with what happened just now. And the people with him are all young and it won't help if they easily get downtrodden. Finding Mutale and bringing him back safe is what is important now. Though capturing Diana still remains their main objective. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBcEMvGRFWk
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"Hey, what's going on?" the IT manager, Peter appeared. "I hear Mutale has gone missing." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa0e3alUH6M
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"Not entirely," Rondon answered, turning to look at Peter. "He teleported with Diana and two other supernaturals who were in the house." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk3KHU2hUQ1
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"Wow, I really must have my workstation here. I'm really missing out on all the fun." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcLXjBd1xAs
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"Finding Mutale is our main priority," said Brian. "If we find him, we find Diana." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZQAYeDo9Dc
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"I got him!" came the blonde female recruit. "He's appeared in Florida, sir." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6HYLthLRmR
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Brian turned to Rondon. "What the hell are they doing there?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwZmbNfegpB
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"Give me an exact location, please," Rondon ordered. "Maybe we'll know why." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTtSFFHIFEQ
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"Mr. Rondon, sir," came the third-year recruit. Rondon and Brian turned to him as he approached. "I narrowed down our suspects with such an ability from the underworld, and one of them stood out. Take a look." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPX0p0jeutR
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The third-year handed over a sheet of paper to Rondon. He looked at it and the first thing that caught his eye is the picture of a young blonde male, about eighteen or nineteen years old. He didn't have to read the details below for he already knew who he is. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlJ6BVjLc5m
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"Lucius," said Rondon absent-mindedly. "One of the many sons of the devil." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfQThzPLz4m
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Brian read the paper. "I don't understand. Why would he be there when his father had sent the shadow monster after Diana? And why go with her to Miami?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdrk9sZtf8X
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Rondon also wondered the same thing and what he thought at first came back to him again: what if the Devil isn't the one who sent the shadow monster after Diana? 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVn7kiUXmz9
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"You're right," said Rondon. "This doesn't add up at all." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5gBSU01kvJ
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"Sir, we've pinpointed their exact location," came the female recruit. "And you're not going to like what you're about to hear." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuxDMbvaV7W
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"I think I have a good guess," said Rondon turning to look at the recruit. "The Devil has a house in Miami, doesn't he?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR1z8lYqGOl
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"Yes." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqZX7AQU5we
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Rondon shook his head. Why would they go there now? Are they going to ask the Devil himself about the shadow monster? Or is Lucius handing over Diana to his father? That's not right and Rondon knows it. There would've been a struggle if that were the case, and Lucifer wouldn't have even thought of sending the shadow monster in the first place. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ69BajEvloG
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Rondon turned to Peter, who hadn't left his spot from the time he appeared. "Peter, I want you to prepare to open a portal." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlTSaTGh2y8
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"Are you planning to go there?" Peter asked. "That place is off limits." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3WODC1mn8k
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"I know that. We're teleporting to Miami but not in his premises." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSwIH8OebMr
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"Then what do you plan to do after that?" Brian asked. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmd71GcYcJ4
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"I plan to break in there and get Mutale out." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAJMOzB4A3K
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"Huh? Are you serious? What happened to capturing Diana?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6KctqXEunJ
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"Our chances look pretty slim, but if anyone does have the chance to capture her, then luck is on our side. Besides, didn't you say that finding and saving Mutale is our main priority right now?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkMWaJZoRDG
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Brian didn't answer as the woman in the white mask said, "I think it's best we listen to Rondon and prepare ourselves to teleport. Do you want me to inform headquarters of the latest developments?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWHyvIGCpmI
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"Yes, that would be wise. Everyone, pack up. And those with their eyes monitoring what's happening, don't slack off." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡecjlc7Zb18
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"Yes, sir," the recruits answered him in unison. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzgi8tWi1oB
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Rondon told Peter to inform everyone else near his station. He started to make his way out of the tent while the recruits got up and started packing. Brian followed him. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPwpqz79tSK
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"Rondon," Brian called out as they went out of the tent and into the darkness outside. Rondon stopped to look at him. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVQjRah6k8E
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"What is it now, Brian?" Rondon asked. "Are you going to tell me that all this isn't going as planned? Well, yes it is and we just have to deal with it and think of something else if we want to achieve our goal." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGZvNA6UOGC
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"I wasn't," said Brian. "Yes, the mission has taken a turn, but who knows, maybe it's for the better." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOBfjg3VjxY
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"Then what is it, then?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWiOC3Az0ES
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Brian drew a little closer so as to whisper. Now that everyone is packing, recruits were now moving in and out of the tent, and might listen in on them. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ikUIMIG91
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"I now believe you when you said the Devil might not have sent the shadow monster after Diana," Brian whispered.354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDzY1ieyHy5
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Rondon didn't know whether to say anything or not. But he said, "let's just keep this between us. If anyone else hears this, the people up the ranks aren't going to tolerate it. You saw what happened in our little meeting earlier. Besides, what if it does turn out to be him and all this was just a plan off his sleeve?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxSKlKu2ERH
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Brian raised an eyebrow for he knew Rondon was just playing it safe. He gave a nod of his head and soon walked away. Rondon stood for a while and he could already tell that a lot of things were going to go out of proportion in this mission if he doesn't get a handle on it. Even if he thought so, he now had to rely on nothing but luck. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU4XrVKnLNj
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The cool breeze coming from the ocean blew in my hair and I had to brush off the strands from my face with my free hand. Stella and I were still helping Mutale up. Even when we aren't facing any danger at the moment, he is slowing us down a bit. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLYEqTz04Au
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Lucius walked ahead of us. With the sun above, I could see him clearly now. It feels like a long time since I last saw him when maybe a year has passed. I noticed his broad shoulders beneath the black hoodie jacket he wore. I can't also help but feel he's grown a little taller. I guess people grow a little differently and a lot faster in the underworld. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7nCepBTU56
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I looked at Stella through the corner of my eye. She's the one whom I haven't seen in forever. When I drew that butterfly symbol on the floor, I'm not sure why I summoned her. I wonder how she and the others on the Butterlfly Island are doing. I've heard stories and rumours that things aren't so stable since I decided not to return there. As much as I've tried avoiding the place, I really miss it. And I hate that the reason I can't go back is because of the tension I had created and continue to create due to my presence. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCYU2ac6gst
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"I've heard that your father owns a lot of places on earth," said Stella, as she looked around the beach. "A beach house should've come to mind, but it didn't." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQmUNerPTrT
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Lucius scoffed. "When he really wants people to do bad things, a party at the beach house is the best place, if you know what I mean." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRzql9ewjmX
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It’s now Mutale’s turn to scoff. "You make it sound like it's normal," he said. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpKy6uysn3k
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"I am from the underworld after all," Lucius turned to look at him as he walked. "And if you ask me, a lot more people do bad things out there and you know it." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTMhYtMJeQu
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"It’s the reason why I would do all I can to get rid of this evil in the world." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdKkIe88NPv
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"Now is not the time to start blabbering these things," I said. "We're not in the Golden Elite premises." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuvp00rs8BB
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Lucius stopped in his tracks to turn around and he jumped when doing so. "Oh, so you’re a soldier of the Elite, huh? My dad will be happy to see what I brought in." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSpvveCftUu
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"He’s my prisoner, Lucius," I warned him. "And can we get moving? We don’t have enough time." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFYrnMwMd7G
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"Relax, it’s not like the shadow monster will find us. And besides, it’s daytime here." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJt8ZJ3BQKH
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"This is your father’s territory. I’ve every right to keep my guard up." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjpaHGBT2Jt
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Lucius gave me a bright smile and a wink. "As you wish." He turned around and continued to lead the way. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk8RqSpfVAF
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As we slowly approached the house, plastic cups and beer bottles in the sand, came into view. A white plastic flew in our direction as a breeze passed by and almost landed on my face. As we got closer, beach chairs, some upright and lying on all angles on the sand came into view. A few people in swimsuits were found lying on the beach's sand, completely wasted. I couldn’t have thought of a better way for the Devil’s party to end up. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQZdubKULy2
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"Sorry for the mess," said Lucius as we bypassed the chairs and tried avoiding the few people lying on the sand. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbpqTqNRoXb
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"Oh, don’t," said Stella with a little amusement in her voice. "This was very much expected." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmmWWhRZSEy
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I looked at Mutale and a face of shock and disbelief came on his face. If I wasn’t helping him out, I would've slapped him on the head. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb8Uf12BxC7
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We finally came to the Devil’s white beach house and the place was a lot messier. Lucius had to move a few chairs and other items in the way like beach balls and swim floaters. A few bodies lay around, some on chairs, others atop tables. Some people were lying around completely naked. Mutale couldn’t help but look at the atrocity around him and with my other free hand, held the top of his head to turn it for him to look elsewhere. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbaEkWhlXvk
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We walked up the wooden steps to the front door. And Lucius had to move aside some bodies and items. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡovCI8PHEPU
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"I say, this party went well," said Lucius as he cleared the front door for us. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbZ3k7ZoTP0
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"More like it was a disaster," Mutale muttered. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡClSgjKJWxZ
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Lucius raised his eyebrow at him. "I should invite him one of these days." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJwjD1iwrI5
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"Please, don’t," I warned. "You don't want to see the Golden Elite at your father’s doorstep." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOUJc40kElU
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"Just kidding. This loser is such a party pooper and the Golden Elite are a pain anyway." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPhOor7Dsq3
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"If Diana hadn’t taken my weapons, you and I would’ve sparred with each other," said Mutale.354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUzFF2zrpBY
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"Not in my house you won’t," came a deep, husky voice down the hall as soon as we entered the foyer. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnTuKcT4EQ9
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We all turned to see amidst the mess and mayhem on the floor, stood a tall, well-built middle-aged man with short, curly, blonde hair, with chiselled facial features. He is dressed in only a red bathrobe and wore white bed slippers on his feet. He clearly isn’t wearing anything underneath his robe, and those blue piercing eyes bore straight at us. His presence was both alluring and frightening, that there’s no guessing who stood before us. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuSipY6kl26
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"Oh, Diana," said Lucifer as he came towards us with a smile on his face. "If I'd known you were coming, I'd have better prepared myself and this place." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeZmeYQUhYC
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"Trust me, this is better than your actual home in the underworld," I said. "So, I don’t mind." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ43s35LCswh
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"True. Sorry for the mess. We really took it all out last night. And you, son, left without saying a word." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0jPJF7tEVH
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Stella, Mutale and I turned to look at Lucius, who shrugged his shoulders. "So?" he asked. "I had plans." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM3MkOYElj6
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"And was one of them to go look for Diana and bring her here?" his father asked. "You must have really missed her that badly. I tried to hook him up with some of the hot girls, but he's been dodging a lot of them lately." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL4bd5VFDRV
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"Diana was a last minute resort. I had other things to do before I came to her." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1k74E80ZGb
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"I see." Lucifer raised an eyebrow at his son before turning to look at the three of us standing. "Ah, you must be from the Butterfly Island," he said addressing Stella. "And looking at your robe, you must be part of the High Order, am I correct?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtv6HOa0qzd
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"Guilty," said Stella. "A pleasure to meet you." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJUu2IRXiVL
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"Oh, the pleasure is mine." He now turned to Mutale and his smiley face turned to a frown. "And you're a soldier from the Golden Elite." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9LcPgKXaS2
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I could feel Mutale tremble a little as he asked, "How did you know?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC0UIJfpmoZ
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"He can smell the residue from the weapons you carried," I said. "A supernatural like him with his sense of smell can detect you from a mile away." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMbVoXPo7n3
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"Diana, smart as always," Lucifer turned to smile at me. "When I caught his scent at first, I thought I was going to have a hard time dealing with him." He looked Mutale up and down. "But then you came in with Lucius so, I knew all was alright." He now turned to Iook at me. "I must admit, I missed you too. Now I see why my son went looking for you. He must have thought bringing you here to see me would make me quite happy." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs1qYcswSip
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"Actually, I didn’t come here to meet. Lucius just happened to come by at the right time. And given the circumstances, I knew I just had to see you to talk about something." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEgP40REBg2
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"Okay. Let’s talk, then. We can go to my study. Follow me." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmhzWSGK9Zm
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Just before he could turn around to lead the way, he looked at the three of us and said, "let me help you ladies out. You don’t need to carry this heavy load of Elite scum. Lucius, haven’t I taught you manners? You should’ve helped them with him." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVqv23Dsl46
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"Did you just call me scum?" Mutale didn’t like that. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ86wukqLFk1
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"What do you mean I don't have manners?" Lucius now asked, sounding upset by his father’s remarks. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3hWOk9icJZ
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Lucifer didn’t answer as I felt Mutale’s weight lighten on my shoulders. Lucifer had him up in mid-air, but not too high. I could only imagine the number of times I’ve been held up like that. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfEigjRWhRj
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"What are you doing?" Mutale asked, feeling uncomfortable. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9LrOTo9kNY
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"Just hush," said Lucifer, giving him a deadly stare. "You’re lucky you came with Diana. I love to feed people like you to my bloody hounds." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2QAq3aF0k2
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"Behave, Mutale," I warned. "He’s not kidding about his hounds." He really isn't. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSrlycXhtrm
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Lucifer didn’t say anything more as he now turned around and started to lead the way through his house straight down the hall. We passed his large, messy, sitting room. You could tell that after a good cleanup, the place would look extraordinary. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ77w29u0vwX
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We soon reached his study, which he apparently kept under lock. A gold key appeared in his hand and he unlocked the door. He opened it for us, gesturing with his hand to enter. Stella and I went in first with Mutale floating behind us. Lucifer came in with Lucius closing the door behind him. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡetgJtgF9nZ
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I looked around the study and there are huge, tall book shelves. I noticed some books that should never be seen by the human eye - that’s if you’re not a devil worshipper. Some of the titles I read were downright scary. I looked away, trying not to feel uncomfortable about it. At the end of the room in front of a huge glass window stood his desk, and behind it, a large red chair, suitable for a man of Lucifer’s standards. There were red armchairs around the place and two facing a fireplace. It looked like a comfortable place to go sit and read. That’s if it’s a book aside from those in this room. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHOgMQ3Dn6w
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"Make yourselves comfortable," said Lucifer as he went to his chair behind his desk. He turned towards the floating Mutale and dropped him in one of the armchairs, facing his desk. And he made him land very hard. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFkOGjwEHlS
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"Ow, that hurt," Mutale winced in pain.354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZhRpw2dcuS
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"I'm clearly not apologising for it," he gave Mutale a judging look. He now turned to Stella and me. "Please, ladies, take a seat. Lucius, can you ring the house help to bring in something for our guests to eat." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRuFQW6rgQB
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"I already did," said Lucius as he stood behind the armchair I was about to sit on. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8dDWGHSz8y
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Lucifer rolled his eyes and shook his head. He sighed before saying, "for once I would like it if you were to act like a real human being and walk over there to tell her yourself." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1hhMS9eGkE
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"Not this again. Don't forget that you do it too. It's not my fault that I'm your son." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMThdjv7wIX
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"I take it that the use of powers aren't allowed in the house?" Stella asked out of curiosity, as she sat in the chair next to mine. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡioO6dzULF4
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"The help here is human so we try to keep a low profile. But someone here likes to send a message through silly means," Lucifer threw a stern look at his son. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPk9iTBJgfx
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"Okay, you can talk about it when it's just the two of you," I chided before Lucius can say anything. "Now, we've something very serious to talk about, Lucifer." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4oCrepobO6
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Lucifer, brought his hands together on the desk and leaned forward. I can tell that he's taking a good look at me. A smile appeared across his face that any woman would fall for. Sadly, it didn't have any effect on me. I hope it didn't have an effect on Stella, though. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNfmHRerxYn
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"I know it's been a long time since we last saw each other, but you've really grown, Diana," Lucifer commented, still scrutinising me. "And you're much prettier too." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXupepA0HVH
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"Thanks, but that's not why I'm here," I said, leaning back. "I'm here because a creature of yours is after me. And I would like to know why." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQnkT1z4WdQ
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"A creature of mine? Which one is that?" 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Gf0FCqwen
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This time it's Stella, who answered: "a level one shadow monster." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxvYFBdeChI
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Lucifer didn't look surprised. It got me thinking whether he did send one after me or not. His next response would prove to be crucial. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX6q5JVjZFR
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He looked at both me and Stella. And a smile came upon his face. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAcn1xNMWrz
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"I'm sorry to disappoint you, ladies," he said. "But even when people think I don't keep promises, one of the few promises I will continue to keep is yours, Diana. I promised that I would never try to harm you in any way." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBHoP8jDcjR
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"Ha!" Lucius clapped his hands. "You see! I told you. I knew he wouldn't go back on his word." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfJq55RYo4b
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"Diana, he's lying to you," said Mutale. "Don't believe him. He's the one who sent it. We're talking to the Devil here." 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5znrVDW622
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"Can you be so sure that he's telling the truth?" Stella asked as she looked at me. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQSFb6TWbCu
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I continued to look at the Devil as he smiled mischievously in front of me. And I had no doubt in my mind. 354Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv6AmvSbUiu
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