The Tide of Fate

Massacres are not tolerable to some. Nix knew that so he came to interrupt my free time by telling me that I didn't do anything for his guys. I calmly and slowly told him what would happen if I did.

Nix was someone who cared for his guys. He shouted. He screamed and cursed. I was floating above my shoulder so his shouts went through my ears. After a while, he calmed down and told me that he wanted some of his guys treated. I told him that he can, but those who are beyond the possible 'cure' will be eliminated. He glared at me like I was some villain. I told him reasonably, but it came to me that he is not the type to listen without being beaten.

I was hesitating at first, then I moved. Nix got pissed, but before he can say a word, I made it clear that I wasn't going to allow him to think stupidly about this sickness.

Madam Trixie watched me beat Nix. It was only after a few talking that Nix backed off. Madam Trixie stood next to me and said that it was the right thing to do. She does dislike the way I put a hand on her son. But since it was for his best. She didn't think much.

"Good kid. See how my Trixie raises one?"

"Sure does."

I told her. I adjusted my mask. I walked back to the heart of the control room and looked at the screens. Marion sat on the chair and connected herself to the eyes of Karagi. The cameras showed footage of all the crimes they were doing. The people who have weapons naturally fight. It was a bloodbath that the local law enforcers expected.

The organized crimes fought better. It was their home turf and they were only losing battles because of the superior tech that the government had. Marion said to me that we can use this chance to sell weapons. I allowed Madam Trixie to do it, but it will be impossible for us personally to do the task without risking exposure. The Specters are here to sell information. We are not here to sell weapons if possible.

Marion agreed and let Trixie do that by herself. I observed the screens for two hours before leaving the base. I had Sai monitor Nix to make sure that he doesn't do anything stupid.

I went to Karagi's Entertainment district and went to the Tripartite Garden where most of the ladies hear many things. Karla, the owner of the establishment, personally welcomed me and told the girls to greet me. I purchased the establishment because these girls know rumors and things that might prove real.

It was a cabaret club with luxury girls who were ready to entertain. They were rather curious about me, but I wasn't that curious about what they do. Karla led me to the private room that the 'Boss' of the club usually uses. Karla asked me if I wanted a drink. I told her to bring me a scotch.

Karla wore a red dress. Her lips are rose red and she was showing her body off. She was unusually young to be a club owner, and honestly I wouldn't have known her dilemma if I didn't come in and use the cash that I got to solve her problem.

She pressed her hands together. That business smile of hers and that delight said it all how enthusiastic she was lately.

"Any problems?"

"Other than usual harassment from the poor? Yes, but most of the bouncers take care of the problems. The girls are very happy with your direction."

"You say it like I gave you input on how to run a club."

She shrugged and gave me a drive of all the information that the girls gathered.

"Good job, this will help in keeping you guys out of trouble."

"It must be serious. My girls heard from guilty policemen of their… awful day."

"They are eliminating organized crime. Are the girls clean?"

"Cleaned them up. The ones who are not working are getting over their addiction. My girls have quite the connection and their sugar daddies are somewhat useful. It's a good thing that the creep from that Mattress Company didn't buy us. Is that fool dead?"

"He should be. Anyway, stay low-profile and try not to snare any rich heirs for a while."

"Boo, how are we going to earn extra?"

"Just stay cool, okay?"

"Fine, our girls enjoy these times. Seriously, Boss, are you not really taking us up on our offer?"

"Nope. I am not in the mood."

"Is it not working??"

I looked at my pants. "It is. Just have many things to think about."

"Well, if you are ever in the mood. My girls are eager."

"No forcing."

She looked at me silly. From head to toe and then sighed.

"It's not that you lack confidence, hmm, maybe you just don't care how tasty you look to us, boss?"

Her face changed to that of a predator. Her body language told me everything that I needed. It might be the bullet on my head that changed some parts of me. But I was somewhat confident in my looks and body. Still, when I think of doing it with them, my mind goes somewhere.

It was a very short time that Jisoo and I were together. But that short time was one of the best times of my life. I adored being with her and knowing what I might have caused her brings worry and fear. Karla must have sensed something and shrugged. She brought her professional smile and told me the rest of what I needed.

I left the club. It was then that I realized that I hadn't checked up on the situation on Pacifica and how Jisoo and those two were doing. I quickly checked my information network and froze. Those two should have been able to take care of the problem there… So why is the heiress of Takemura dead and Jisoo is captured?

The news alone made my mind focus on one thing. I forget that even those two idiots have times where they 'lost' something they cared about. And it looks like the only thing they lost was the heiress.