1 Ch1: Lucas Shelby

[London in 1919]

After the 'War to End All Wars'

'the Great War'

'the Chemist's War'

'the Forgotten War'

-World War I-

Along the long corridor of a magnificent palace, which was illuminated by dim light, was walking a young man with a medium haircut. He was wearing a black three-piece suit, and it had a button with a black diamond on it that beautified the look of the suit.

His steady steps were full of confidence with every step he took, the sound echoing in the corridor as he walked to the farthest room.

Outside the room was standing a servant, also wearing a black three-piece suit, but with black gloves and the same black diamond button on the suit.

"Long time no see, Mr. Raphael." When the young man approached the door of the room, the servant spoke in a respectful tone.

"How are you, Norman? How is Brother?" Raphael said with a smile

"The master was doing well, and his psychological state was improving," Norman said with a smile

"Thank you, Norman. You know he appreciates you very much," Rafael said as he put his hand on Norman's shoulder, opened the door, and stepped into the room.

"Sarebbe un piacere per me," Norman whispered

Rafael smiled and stepped into the room, his face changed looking at the atmosphere of the room. His eyes fell on an 18-year-old young man with blond hair sitting on a chair with a table in front of him and another young man.

The other young man was tall, muscular, with straight, medium-length black hair that reached his ears. His eyes are green, and he has thin black eyebrows and a scar on the corner of his right lip. For casual attire, he wears a simple outfit consisting of a long-sleeved shirt and matching pants with sandals.

On the right side of his neck was a tattoo of a black diamond.

The two young men were sitting on chairs and in front of them was a table with a chessboard on it. The two of them were in the middle of a duel and were very focused. Rafael did not interrupt them, they did not even notice his presence, and he only focused on their game.

"Checkmate." It was the young man with the scar's turn to play, and after moving his piece, a wide smile appeared on his face as he looked at the blond young man and said.

"Oh, Raphael, you're here." The young man with the scar turned and stood up and started moving in Rafael's direction with a smile.

"How are you, Lucas?" Rafael smiled when Lucas approached him and hugged him.

"How are you doing, Andrew?" Rafael looked at the blond young man with a smile.

"I'm fine bro, I just get my ass kicked every day by Lucas at chess," Andrew said with a frown

The three looked at each other and started laughing.

"So, Rafael, did you find out who was messing with my brother?" Suddenly the atmosphere of the room changed and Lucas looked at Rafael with a serious look.

Rafael shivered at Lucas's look at him. He was used to this look, but he was surprised every time by Lucas' change in his expression.

"Yes, there is a guy called Billy Kimber. He and Thomas work with each other, but there are some problems between them. I don't know how things will end between them." Rafael nodded and began to explain to Lucas.

"Mmm..." Lucas put his hand under his chin and started thinking. "Norman, get my clothes now." A smile appeared on his face and he called to Norman.

After a while, Norman came in wearing a black three-piece suit and was holding it and standing waiting for Lucas to take off his clothes. Lucas began to take off his shirt and his bare torso appeared, showing his strong and perfectly built muscles, but the view became hideous due to the amount of scars on his torso, including many bullet marks.

The others were not surprised by this sight and waited quietly while Lucas put on his suit. It was a classic, all-black three-piece suit, but the black diamond button and the other buttons were embroidered with gold, giving a luxurious touch to his suit.

"Kekeke... I think it's time to go back to Shelby," Lucas smiled as he adjusted the sleeve of his suit.

"Hahaha, are you finally coming back to them? I can't wait to see the shock on their faces." Andrew stood up excitedly and shouted at Lucas happily.

Rafael and Norman looked at each other, smiling, and waiting for Lucas to move quietly.

"The fallen angel is coming back to you, kekekekekee." Lucas smiled softly and started to walk out the door, while the others behind him were looking at his back with smiles.