Death Guns In Another World

Chapter 325 - 309: The Departure

Late in the night, Blue Haven villa, Alex could see staring at the stars in the sky; he was lost in thoughts; he didnʼt even notice Mariaʼs arrival.

Maria stood silently beside Alex and observed the stars as well.

After observing the stars for ten minutes, she finally talked.

ʼʼYou canʼt sleep either?”

ʼʼYeah. I wonder where she is? What are they doing to her? I swear if any harm were to happen to her, I would slaughter everyone one of them.ʼʼ 1 10 i

While saying this, Alex released a thick killing intent that almost twisted reality; Maria gulped.

ʼʼDonʼt worry, we will help you find her and teach them not to mess with the Touch family.ʼʼ Maria declared.

Hearing Maria emphasized the word family, going to the extent of saying the Touch family brought a little bit of warmth to Alexʼs chaotic heart, unconsciously he smiled.

ʼʼFufufu! At least you have finally smiled. I donʼt like to see you as you currently are. I love the cheerful Alex more than the cold one; we all do. I know that even if we were to find her, everything wouldnʼt go back as the way they were, but at least I donʼt want to see you lose your smile.ʼʼ Maria stared into Alexʼs eyes as she said this.

ʼʼDonʼt worry, I will never lose my smile no matter what will happen, I can at least promise you that.ʼʼ Alex made a promise. He then added.

ʼʼYou know what I lack?”

Facing Alexʼs question, Maria contemplated for a moment before answering.

ʼʼA personal force under your command, that can carry task you can do such collecting information and protecting your loved ones from shadow.ʼʼ

Mariaʼs answer was perfect. Alex smiled.

ʼʼAs expected of El Diabloʼs daughter. Itʼs exactly as you have said. I was planning to form a team specialized in collecting information; however, now I must have another force responsible for our protection in the dark. I canʼt always be beside; Iʼm bound to travel alone, go somewhere where you canʼt go, meaning I canʼt protect you. It will be easy if I have someone to protect while Iʼm gone.

Having my force, I can be at ease when Iʼm gone.ʼʼ

Alex took a deep breath before continuing.

ʼʼYou know previously I had the misconception that having my private you would end up dragging me into politics, something I donʼt want; however, this thinking is wrong. I must own private force.ʼʼ

ʼʼI also think itʼs a good thing. Say, what did you do when you went to see Leonardo earlier?” Maria inquired when she remembered that Alex went to visit the imprisoned Leonardo.

There was a cruel smirk on Alexʼs face as he said.

ʼʼYou will know in the future.ʼʼ

Maria did not pursue the matter any longer as she understood that Alex did not wish to talk about what he did.

ʼʼThat black-skinned woman is strange; she killed her comrades before injuring us. While she could have killed us if she wished to, she didnʼt do such a thing; she could have seriously injured us, leaving us to be bedridden for a month, and yet we did not receive a life-threatening injury. I donʼt know why she did such a thing, but I have the feeling that you will find out once you encounter her.ʼʼ

ʼʼMaybe,ʼʼ Alex said before adding.

ʼʼTomorrow, I will leave with Luna and Sakuya. You will stay behind and look after the Golden spoon as we need many funds to finance our private force. Artemia will assist you.ʼʼ

Maria nodded her head; even though there was something she wished to ask, she didnʼt dare to voice it as she was well aware that it was not the time. As a woman, she noticed the subtle change in how Artemia looks at Alex after their return; the others also noticed this. Something must have happened; however, due to the current situation, none of them raised a question.

ʼʼIʼm curious why you didnʼt seriously injure Damien as he was the mastermind behind what happened; Leonardo was just a pawn.ʼʼ

Maria inquired as she remembered Alex not giving Damien a hard time.

ʼʼIt is not that I donʼt wish to do anything but that Damienʼs status is pretty sensible. I must carefully think before acting.ʼʼ Alex explained why he didnʼt act more than he should have.

However, if he did act, would that not ignite a war? Would that not evoke a calamity upon his head?

Was he passive? Was he a coward? Others might think so, but he considered himself intelligent and far-seeing. Acting without a modicum of certainty in his self-preservation was a foolʼs gamble and often led to a foolish fate.

He would punish Damien for what he had done; however, Damien was working on someone else order; his interest may have gotten mixed along the way, however, initially going after Luna was not Damienʼs wish, someone must have ordered it, someone of high standing, as for why this person is after Luna itʼs yet to be found, so dealing with Damien without dealing with this person would not resolve the problem, someone else might target her.

ʼʼI see. To deal with Damien, more accurately, the person behind him might take some time. I believe that Damien was sent to Freyaʼs academy, especially for Luna; his goal went beyond a simple feeling of love.

As I have observed the way he looked at Luna, there was love, but there was also a little bit of reverence as if he was looking at a Goddess, which is strange, Luna is a simple mortal; one day, perhaps she can become a Goddess, but not at the moment. Maybe Luna looks like one of the gods they worship-”

ʼʼWhat did you just say?” Alex interrupted Maria and asked; his voice was loud, startling Maria, who took a step back.

ʼʼSorry, I donʼt mean to shout; I was just surprised. Can you repeat that last words you said?ʼʼ Alex apologized.

ʼʼDonʼt worry, I was just surprised, thatʼs all,ʼʼ Maria said with a smile.

ʼʼWell, I was saying maybe Luna resembled one of the gods the Holy Crux empire worship, maybe they went her to become their next goddess.ʼʼ Maria speculated.

ʼʼI doubt itʼs the case. If I guess correctly, Luna would be like a vessel. Itʼs typical of fantasy story on Earth.ʼʼ Alex shattered Mariaʼs speculation.

〖It does make sense now why Damien is so obsessed with Luna, why he was sent here. Seriously, are they tired of living?〗Silveria couldnʼt help but get angry knowing what those fanatics from the Holy Crux empire were planning.

ʼʼCalm down. Itʼs just some speculations; however, if this happens to be true, then, hehehehe! I wonʼt be polite. They dare to covet my woman; they must be tired of living. Itʼs a good thing that Iʼm leaving with her; who knows what they may do, what a desperate Damien might do?ʼʼ

ʼʼWe must be careful from now on. Now that Damien has screwed up, they would try a different approach. Letʼs stop talking about this topic; the more urgent thing to do for now is to find Gracier.ʼʼ Maria said.

ʼʼYeah, you are right. We will deal with Lunaʼs problem later. Letʼs go back to sleep; I will need it. Tomorrow, Iʼll be leaving early.ʼʼ Alex said before leaving, Maria followed him, she gave one last glance at the shimmering stars in the night sky, they would have looked more beautiful if Gracier was present, she loves stars.

•••••

The next day, Alex woke up pretty early.

After taking a light breakfast with the others, he left with Luna and Sakuya.

En route, they encountered Artemia, Isabella, and Lilith, who had come to see them off.

The three girls accompanied Alexʼs group until the adventurer guild before leaving.

ʼʼAlex, take care. Donʼt die, donʼt forget our next mission.ʼʼ

It was Lilith who said this. Alex smiled.

ʼʼDonʼt worry. Once I come back, we will start.ʼʼ

Lilith smiled, pleased with this response. She would have loved to accompany Alex, but many people were waiting for her to step out of Avalon and catch her. Therefore, she could only wait until someone stirs a storm to use this chance to slip away, and she believes Alexʼs group soon would accomplish this goal; they are about to shake the whole continent looking for his sister.

Alex, Luna, and Sakuya entered the guild; they were immediately brought to the seventh floor, waiting for Elseria.

Alex was not surprised to see Sera present; she was dressed as Zero.

ʼʼWelcome, Alex and you ladies. I will not waste time; we have identified where this piece of black metal originated from. This type of iron could be found in three places, three cities (two large cities and one medium), both have dungeons. Here is the map of the three cities; you should pick the one west of Avalon. In the other two cities, my subordinates are already there. Zero will go with you.ʼʼ

ʼʼUnderstood. Letʼs leave.ʼʼ Alex didnʼt wait; he stood up and leave with the girls.

Alone, Elseria sighed before her eyes turned cold; she crushed a stone inside her hands.

ʼʼPray that nothing happened to her if not, I will erase that Holy citadel you are so proud of.ʼʼ

It was unknown how but a voice responded to Elseria threat; it was a sigh.

ʼʼHmph!”

Elseria harrumphed before closing her eyes.

On the other side, Alexʼs group had already left the floating capital, direction, El-Reech, the coastal city.