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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.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Ea7QAhQ0h
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Ed3BFRn8T
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡllt1EYrclG
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLThU5OTmQg
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A few seconds passed before Brian asked, "any idea what the call could be about?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF4Ykfz1J7L
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"I've no idea," Rondon replied. "I hope it relates to our mission." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyfkKD4dpuU
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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?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrpzgcK9nwX
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ABmPClfN7
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"Well, whatever it is, it better be good," said Brian, folding his arms. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdhKuAddfhJ
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCvA0KjPbhl
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhKZRsM111C
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"Good evening, gentlemen," came a woman's voice. "I take it that everything is going on well on your end." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV0jQov2rxz
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR5IZYapYrr
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There came a long, unsettling pause from the person on the screen before she asked: "What situation?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQfTHPAlG5j
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFoxLKdnPUC
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"And what foe do you speak of?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmgslhUdNRI
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"A level one shadow monster," Rondon answered. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUbqdbSdQgW
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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?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxfaRHzGcsZ
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"No doubt about it," said Brian. "Our people confirmed it." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlYIq2iaqA6
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"And what have you done to solve this issue? We need our target tonight, Rondon." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVb62DKXJgF
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnJlQZWD3NB
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"Are you certain of this?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNlbAbAGgAf
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"Yes, we are," Brian answered. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNV12Y39OGc
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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?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1aiSQnBOLY
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡewiszfHF70
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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?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoYeivSxzd7
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWWoAyvq1LQ
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"For now, we can't be too sure," Brian quickly answered. "But we hope he has her captive." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyJc8ocXOwd
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXa7TpENcnG
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Rondon swallowed and he heard Brian let out a little murmur of surprise. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVYYJDqreN8
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"If you ask me," said Rondon, finding his voice, "going there with the troops we have will be suicide." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBK539VVZM3
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"If that will be enough to bring our target in then, they would've sacrificed themselves for the greater good." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaKHfTP0ZGI
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"Or, we can easily just wait for the morning," Brian suggested. "Shadow monsters can't stand the daylight." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo0k2jXBKzU
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There came a long pause as the woman on the screen continued to look at the two men. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGIDUMul5iZ
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"Very well, that seems fair," said the woman. "But it's a long time till dawn." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgcNNYsFbsj
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"If we have to wait, then we'll do just that," Rondon answered. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeCX878VKcX
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"Alright, but I have some urgent news. Which is why I called."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdhvVjqiPpN
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Rondon felt his heart almost beat out of his chest and he wondered if Brian felt the same way. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUduQIgAzen
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsBjHQodfRm
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Rondon now turned to look at his comrade. A sudden thought soon came into his mind. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSQtGUxZWJ0
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"Is that why the shadow monster is here?" Rondon asked. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxhStZ7MK7M
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"I don't follow," said Brian. "Are you saying that someone sent that thing after Diana?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzP58ZmFVNX
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"It's a possibility." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSw5ELJCix8
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6EcQosLi4u
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"But aren't those creatures hard to control?" Brian asked. "I hear no one can control those things." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡieACulJhQE
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"That's not true," said Rondon. "Apparently, only one person is known to have control over a level one." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJDnkuWxFrM
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"The Devil, himself," said Brian. "I thought that was a myth." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6MU9rw8t7C
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"Those things are so dark I'm not surprised that he can control them." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB5Fqe1dwAb
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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?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxOVzyS7bAN
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"To be honest," came the woman on the screen, "I see no one else apart from him." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWtpGMrlFmK
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"But there is someone else," said Rondon. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcTTtZTI6iN
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Brian leaned in closer to look at Rondon. "Really? Who?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhL1rRjwgDG
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU8y6R2v17q
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There came a deadly silence in the tent. And the woman in her gold mask, shook her head.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmLMUDT0TPG
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0L9jvgZ2E4
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"Of course, I didn't mean to offend anyone. I'm just saying what I've heard, that's all." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfap71GcABF
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEzumDBRYNJ
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"That's the best way to go," said Brian. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡivIUYOfzu7
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"Keep me informed if anything happens." The screen went black and Rondon with Brian stayed in silence. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaokWOioDKo
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzqI99m31qr
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI1TjgmuQEd
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"So, we wait till morning to storm the house?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeRt9RZgh7Q
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNl90K5LO1W
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"I agree. But isn’t there anything we can do?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNgVpNhhkrd
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuNwIkmOXQu
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"But you’ve taken one on before, haven’t you?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2JTww32KIb
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRKkx1loXSS
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"Explains why she ran when she saw it. She stood no chance." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwHVhCs9zWY
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"That's true." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzFNqfXZQfO
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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?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqvkkf6jpsy
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡivKJHODzxi
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"That’s why the use of light has always been necessary. Too bad we didn’t carry enough flood lights." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeEoqnjTabW
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"No one anticipated to find it here, so I wouldn’t feel too bad about it." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY1TFyFBUDZ
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"We better go back and see how things are going." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSCEL16MrTL
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As soon as Rondon stood up from his seat, a recruit came rushing in, catching Rondon and Brian by surprise. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQFVrhZMKD
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"I have an urgent problem to report, sir," said the rookie, watching Rondon.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvzsdWBvcDD
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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? 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2spp1fF0av
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"What is it?" Rondon asked. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Q1ZLvGJwY
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp10v25VqCA
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"Someone must have teleported there," said Brian. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ygqts282c
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"Or Diana summoned someone," said Rondon. "This means she does have Mutale hostage and has the upper hand." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY4SV14Pf6O
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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.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsaS6r98ryz
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"What time did this person appear?" Rondon asked as he went to the main monitor.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY09mASpCnc
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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."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaMdLcdPZPN
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP30PKMucf6
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"Something doesn’t feel right," he said. "The shadow monster is nowhere nearby." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF1wS6Muy8w
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"It went away as soon as the newcomer appeared in the house," came the female recruit to his left. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvrSFXQGGIo
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"Widen the area," Rondon instructed. "It couldn’t have gone far." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY60fyc5Grm
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"Ummm, sir," came a voice of another recruit behind him. "You need to see this." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeQdZlR6lVX
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"What could it be now?" Rondon asked as he turned around to check the monitor behind him. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMHEa5EiLwF
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtTPJJYR7vS
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYIOrVCz6ON
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"Could this be the person after Diana?" Brian asked as he also came to stand beside Rondon. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡakqg7aYsvo
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ91JqPINzqo
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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… 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVXqDZGS7oM
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"He didn’t send the shadow monster at all," Rondon muttered.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1sVP5S66Hn
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKXN9VtDwCE
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"What do you mean he didn’t send it?" Brian asked in an angry whisper. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhnGhLqsXEF
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcNF7XXz6kf
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"Maybe whoever it is, is doing exactly that. Let’s watch their movements first." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ00CSiq2lmU
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdIv35HP6HR
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"I don’t envy you so much, Rondon," came a woman’s voice behind him. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuws1geqdnz
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxbW5qQkGua
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"I know you don't," he said. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxKwEWerjYa
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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?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1aI5QGkbUv
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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: 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF38NJVD5ly
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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."356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqmZxS6M83x
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Rondon turned to look at her. "You also didn't approve of me when I was first given this mission." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBViG5qiGW4
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIANTcUKx8B
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"Will do the best I can," said Rondon. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVJ1V9hQxVu
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2fNXf1fvAN
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcZkbGPQRZl
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCUqSVIRqxu
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCnMyzuSyY5
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"Sir," came the recruit looking at the green aura. "He or she just entered the house." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ62XnG1zWIT
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"Any exchanges?" Rondon asked. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2040SrRUmg
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoVbCcChY48
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Rondon turned to look at the female recruit who spoke. "What is it?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJoSyNKff3H
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnAoqgvS37Z
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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?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOXHGsbfd0P
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzMle8Q1HC9
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK9kzHFNZHY
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn4k9mMvoZ1
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzCTggKPmHQ
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"But who from the underworld could do that?" Brian asked. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZXhq1m889x
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo1u1YTPbmv
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSRQuS2oAYS
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXtnjjn5kyG
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"Yes, sir," said the third-year recruit and he quickly rushed back to his work station. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6S7VQylgSm
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSBsI0SL8su
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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: 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4s0g17nBPq
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"Rondon, sir. Something is wrong." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlKAZYRj5BY
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6uONWP3aFP
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"What is this?" Brian asked. "Where are they? And how come Mutale’s GPS isn’t on?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ9mteyvMFr
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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? 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuxK7D6k08R
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"Sir," came the scared recruit. "It looks like someone opened a portal." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIxYWCiMOYc
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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.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJvAj1ZTprY
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A silence now filled the room, that if something fell or someone coughed, everyone would be frightened. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ38CRYxJP1O
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuWKMW3aG7S
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOewSpiZMjA
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"Hey, what's going on?" the IT manager, Peter appeared. "I hear Mutale has gone missing." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWqVo5tTZaC
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG6GFDu5B8x
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"Wow, I really must have my workstation here. I'm really missing out on all the fun." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡImiaWEbPkC
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"Finding Mutale is our main priority," said Brian. "If we find him, we find Diana." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ9RaTpQMGc
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"I got him!" came the blonde female recruit. "He's appeared in Florida, sir." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtqopf3oeji
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Brian turned to Rondon. "What the hell are they doing there?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxrdNAM3YU1
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"Give me an exact location, please," Rondon ordered. "Maybe we'll know why." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWWLVvRhsGb
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiTFDE1C6kz
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzObfq22Qql
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"Lucius," said Rondon absent-mindedly. "One of the many sons of the devil." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSsOJ8TiWib
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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?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO1ewf3RWXa
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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? 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ93rRzBvduY
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"You're right," said Rondon. "This doesn't add up at all." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH4BLyFUJPx
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2dbNe4VQ4X
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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?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNCSQV39TCK
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"Yes." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwe9n4g8LVT
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzaDSqcV6W2
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnKDCcMOkRI
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"Are you planning to go there?" Peter asked. "That place is off limits." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDropMLTNdS
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"I know that. We're teleporting to Miami but not in his premises." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPlc0uC7YpC
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"Then what do you plan to do after that?" Brian asked. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5bmpHVLN1R
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"I plan to break in there and get Mutale out." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhrhy4qBbEQ
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"Huh? Are you serious? What happened to capturing Diana?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoArXwRBtT4
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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?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnM3LfaB7M6
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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?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSYPk16XZIv
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbS3gQVk5OQ
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"Yes, sir," the recruits answered him in unison. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu28mg4me8h
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdjuyyX4d6F
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMZrJsgC5r8
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Z65CvL4nE
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡasuceWIAV8
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"Then what is it, then?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEfkmXBl6Wa
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCitRUkl8da
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"I now believe you when you said the Devil might not have sent the shadow monster after Diana," Brian whispered.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpYr6K3vZkx
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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?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdCwzamkkO9
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRPwD40Xcus
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7nCyQZQETC
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtmRBETFMMi
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡki9ojZjVXj
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqsxOfVogsr
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8KP3QLHvD3
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It’s now Mutale’s turn to scoff. "You make it sound like it's normal," he said. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡczSyiSivV5
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8qHsKxUebt
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"It’s the reason why I would do all I can to get rid of this evil in the world." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFstMD5Bgw7
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"Now is not the time to start blabbering these things," I said. "We're not in the Golden Elite premises." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0JV7b4hfHU
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhEC0jBE2ZY
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"He’s my prisoner, Lucius," I warned him. "And can we get moving? We don’t have enough time." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkckaCefl0I
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"Relax, it’s not like the shadow monster will find us. And besides, it’s daytime here." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpe91ubpyaS
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"This is your father’s territory. I’ve every right to keep my guard up." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡncgPEUgWrV
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZBwVH6uwUL
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLWgOIZyJ7A
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtfpzrs1CsN
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"Oh, don’t," said Stella with a little amusement in her voice. "This was very much expected." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNsgQNDsboZ
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI5D5Py4Jkg
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr7SR4iY56r
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We walked up the wooden steps to the front door. And Lucius had to move aside some bodies and items. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKaGiq1dHwl
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"I say, this party went well," said Lucius as he cleared the front door for us. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLnLbESJ6yE
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"More like it was a disaster," Mutale muttered. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSjeRtT1CJ5
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Lucius raised his eyebrow at him. "I should invite him one of these days." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkwJrpDNIzr
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"Please, don’t," I warned. "You don't want to see the Golden Elite at your father’s doorstep." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPgIqeuv9vF
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"Just kidding. This loser is such a party pooper and the Golden Elite are a pain anyway." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPLB5SNHSCK
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"If Diana hadn’t taken my weapons, you and I would’ve sparred with each other," said Mutale.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyN2t7ycOCE
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw75zxuUzs4
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6fot6AG8JN
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcLGfp0Mvuy
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"Trust me, this is better than your actual home in the underworld," I said. "So, I don’t mind." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhyFnF9bGAc
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvX4UU5NXMP
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Stella, Mutale and I turned to look at Lucius, who shrugged his shoulders. "So?" he asked. "I had plans." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFRiIMkPOW6
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ3MaJUGGWt
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"Diana was a last minute resort. I had other things to do before I came to her." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCltnku0yyX
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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?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFHMVF66EYY
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"Guilty," said Stella. "A pleasure to meet you." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPYGGvOtCqC
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMTA05NuRyC
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I could feel Mutale tremble a little as he asked, "How did you know?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ62sILPDwLj
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdhn5nkTaRK
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9i9GiT8kPE
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj07Cj0mMqN
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"Okay. Let’s talk, then. We can go to my study. Follow me." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLSAEgBpupx
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAE1J2T7qq3
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"Did you just call me scum?" Mutale didn’t like that. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt2k63vJmp7
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"What do you mean I don't have manners?" Lucius now asked, sounding upset by his father’s remarks. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSlfuT4PVTw
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqP7W2OhrOm
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"What are you doing?" Mutale asked, feeling uncomfortable. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡruSBofciV5
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKgYNFJ866q
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"Behave, Mutale," I warned. "He’s not kidding about his hounds." He really isn't. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPWe6wz61AF
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXkzP0MNVXa
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5kBlL5MMLQ
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3IakIfkr6d
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7nrt3911tx
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"Ow, that hurt," Mutale winced in pain.356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzVOrCPBAIq
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdhJYD1wTEq
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"I already did," said Lucius as he stood behind the armchair I was about to sit on. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbLOR8cd2wi
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXfMIklPtZi
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzPsHzyDYBN
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ42Omnz44vw
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3OdeLxAGM4
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHCbgs6NtYz
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbgLDLkAGoH
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRZo1TmqoYb
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJEJBSeoKeK
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"A creature of mine? Which one is that?" 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡswmzB8MsWV
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This time it's Stella, who answered: "a level one shadow monster." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM2p9nzSUsq
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡutQBrjEMC7
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He looked at both me and Stella. And a smile came upon his face. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgUkLlLsLKy
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWcHiYc89RR
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"Ha!" Lucius clapped his hands. "You see! I told you. I knew he wouldn't go back on his word." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpy6dVTKyim
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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." 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNQGBfvi0Ux
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"Can you be so sure that he's telling the truth?" Stella asked as she looked at me. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgLKtrfMdGn
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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. 356Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDAmsvwZcYP
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