Shadow trail of the beautiful world

Chapter 905 3. Floating hearts [3340]

"There's a lot of people pouring into our bar, boss."

On the edge of the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, in the midnight bar on the Alien Reserve.

Succubus Mandy, who has been promoted to the manager of Midnight Bar's third store in Sulfur Harbor, is reporting the current situation to his boss.

This little succubus hasn't changed much from a few years ago.

The figure is still hot, and the dressing and matching are still unique.

But compared to the always frivolous temperament before, she has become much more stable now.

After all, when you become a store manager, you always have the style that a leader should have.

"I don't know who spread the news, telling those humans that we can help them take refuge here."

"Now the hall is full of ordinary people rushing in to take refuge, and there are queues outside."

Mandy flicked her tail back and forth as she looked at Papa Midnight, who was sitting in a chair without saying a word.

she says:

"I've heard the same goes for other Alien Reservations, full of humans running in to take refuge. Are you going to kick them out? Boss."

"Get out? No...that's too reckless."

Wearing a fur coat and lavish rings on all ten fingers, Papa Midnight, rumored to be the East Coast's most diabolical voodoo wizard, shook his head.

The black voodoo master is playing with the chess in his hand, he is thinking.

Over the years, he served as the chief executive of the heterogeneous reserved area, and through cooperation with officials, he made a lot of money.

Because of his fairly friendly personal relationship with Merlin, after S.H.I.E.L.D. took over Port Sulfur, Midnight Business also extended to that strange city.

On the current east coast, Papa Midnight, who has become a big boss, is one of the heterogeneous with the deepest cooperation with SDOLD.

But now, this cunning voodoo master smells a tinge of anxiety and opportunity from the chaotic status quo.

He squinted, looked at the chess pieces in his hand, and after a few seconds, he said to Mandy who was waiting for the order:

"What's the reaction from the Supreme Family?"

"The vampires are opening the door to the terrified humans."

Mandy folded her arms and told all the news she had inquired about:

"The Supreme Grand Duchess Nisha also opened the passage from the ground to Sulfur Harbor, allowing those humans to enter Sulfur Harbor for refuge."

"But they are not allowed to bring weapons. Anyone who wants to make trouble will be driven out of the reserved area without mercy."

"Your Excellency Nissa and Merlin have an unusual relationship."

Father Midnight put the chess pieces in his hand on the chessboard, and he said meaningfully:

"I heard that she was almost sent to Merlin's bed by her father, Grand Duke Makinos, to be his lover..."

"It's just gossip, boss."

Mandy curled her lips, and the succubus said enthusiastically:

"Don't look at the way they passed on, saying that Nissa successfully took over the Supreme Family by serving as Merlin's mistress, but in fact, we are very clear about Merlin's behavior."

"He won't do such a thing, and it's even more impossible for him to have any biological relationship with a different kind."

"Yes, I know."

The voodoo master stood up. He walked to the window of his office and looked out.

Sure enough, as Mandy said, the heterogeneous reserved area that few people pay attention to on weekdays is now crowded with humans rushing to take refuge.

The clown's threat has terrified the city, but the madman clearly doesn't know the city well enough.

Humans are not the only ones living in this city.

"It's because I know Merlin that I have doubts about whether the actions of the Supreme Family were ordered by Merlin..."

"Although he has been wanted, even though he has been stripped of all official titles, at least on the surface, he is no longer a high-ranking person."

"but..."

Father Midnight rubbed his chin, the voodoo magician sighed, he said with a bit of disappointment:

"Anything related to him is so troublesome! It's hard to make a decision."

"Let them in!"

Papa Midnight said to Mandy:

"But if you want to take refuge in Sulfur Harbor from us, you need a ticket. You can't do good deeds without expecting something in return. After all, I'm a businessman."

"One person charges $1000!"

The voodoo master waved to his subordinates and said:

"Those who can't pay the money, let them get out, let them fend for themselves!"

"boss!"

Mandy's expression changed, and she said in a low voice:

"If you do this, you may provoke..."

"Annoyed Merlin?"

Father Midnight snorted, and a playful smile appeared on his face.

He didn't say anything more, but Mandy saw the boss's expression, and the clever succubus knew what Midnight was thinking.

He was testing Merlin's bottom line!

No, no, that's not accurate enough.

It should be said that Midnight is testing the troubled Merlin's ability to control the status quo.

Rumors are flying all over the heterogeneous circle in New York now, and some people swear that Merlin is dead.

Some people also said that they saw Merlin vomit blood after being beaten by several superhumans, and he was locked up again.

Others said that all of this was actually directed and acted by Merlin himself, in order to attract those restless aliens, and then take the opportunity to catch them all.

Well, the last argument is the most marketable.

After all, all the aliens have seen the scene of the mothership clearing the city's crimes in the sky.

Those who survived were also scolding the raven for being shameless and cruel, but they were also thankful that they suppressed the restlessness in their hearts and did not join the so-called "revenge carnival".

This was indeed a trap set by Merlin.

O darkness above, damned raven!

Why doesn't he die!

With him in one day, the aliens on the east coast will never have a bright future!

But amidst these rumors flying all over the sky, big bosses like Papa Midnight still maintain their sanity.

They didn't act rashly. As a group of aliens who cooperated with the government the most, they knew about SDOLD's shutdown.

This proves that something happened to Merlin and his henchmen, and the spaceship in the sky was not arranged by Merlin.

But the most important question is whether Merlin still has the ability to turn the tide...

If he has, then continuing to lie dormant is the best choice.

But if Merlin has already lost power and can no longer make a comeback, or even escape the end of death, then...

Perhaps these big bosses should think carefully, in North America, a heterogeneous world that will inevitably rebound after losing the suppression of Merlin...

In the post-Merlin era, how should they deal with themselves.

"Go do something!"

Father Midnight waved his finger, indicating that Mandy could go and give orders.

But he didn't get a reply.

The voodoo wizard turned around in surprise, and saw Mandy standing there.

A look of fear appeared on the pretty face of the little succubus.

On her snow-white neck, a cold holy silver hidden sword was standing there.

With one swipe, Mandy would die tragically on the spot.

Three extremely introverted guys in strange white robes were standing silently behind Mandy.

Under the extremely low hood, Brother Midnight could feel a scrutiny.

"Snapped"

The high-ranking assassin Victoria, who held her Hidden Blade against Mandy's neck, nodded.

Behind her, a companion waved something and threw something at Papa Midnight's feet.

that's a brain...

One was wiped clean of blood, but there was still a frightened head on the face.

A head that belongs to the devil.

Papa Midnight's eyes narrowed. He knew the guy.

This guy's name is Basazzo, and he's the executive officer of the Alien Reservation Area in Harlem. Just like him, he's also the leader of the Alien that cooperates deeply with SDOLD.

"Mr. Basazzo took advantage of the chaos to make money by killing people. He asked the humans who entered the Alien Reservation in Harlem to sign a soul contract with it, so as to restrain their souls..."

"This is a bad behavior that violates the rules set by Lord Raven..."

Victoria said to Father Midnight in a hoarse and cold voice:

"Under the orders of His Excellency Raven, we have given Mr. Basazuo the punishment he deserves!"

"Your Excellency Midnight, you just said that you want to charge entrance fees for ordinary humans who enter the reserved area under your management for refuge? 1000 dollars buy a life, right?"

Midnight, who was questioned by Victoria, looked calm.

But looking at the head under his feet, the fist behind him was clenched at this moment.

Apparently...

Here is the response.

Response from Raven.

A wimpy rage rose within Midnight, but was soon suppressed by the cunning voodoo wizard.

He took a deep breath and put on a slightly obsequious smile on his face.

He waved his hand and said to the three assassins in front of him:

"how could be?"

"I just saw that the atmosphere was too tense, so it was just a joke with Mandy."

Father Midnight said calmly:

"As for me, I am a law-abiding businessman, how could I make such a heartless decision..."

"Mandy, hurry up and open the passage, and send those terrified poor people to Sulfur Harbor."

"Oh, yes, don't forget to give each of them a glass of water and a piece of bread, and tell them that they are safe. Let them thank the raven for their kindness."

Midnight whispered:

"The ravens protected them again..."

"Oh, oh, I'm going!"

Mandy stretched out two fingers and pushed the cold holy silver Hidden Blade outward.

She touched her neck, and then quickly exited the boss's office.

The little succubus was also taken aback.

She took a peek at the three assassins who appeared quietly, and she couldn't help but think.

"It seems that Merlin is still in control of the situation..."

"But this is the first time I've seen these white-clothed assassins. After the suspension of SDOLD, does he have any subordinates? Damn, how many people is driven by that guy?"

"Well, luckily I've always been obedient... This fire can't burn my head."

Mandy flicked her tail, and she whistled triumphantly.

Since Merlin is still alive, it proves that the current peaceful life will not be broken.

With her personal relationship with Merlin, she can continue to enjoy life wantonly without worrying about losing her job suddenly, and going back to the bad life of homelessness when she was a child.

Ah, peace, awesome.

In the office, however, the atmosphere remained stagnant.

Midnight lifted Basazzo's head from the ground and placed it on the table.

He stroked the chess in his hand, and he looked at the three assassins.

He said softly:

"Is Merlin okay? I heard that he is in trouble. Does he need help? As a good friend in private, if he needs help, I will definitely not refuse."

"is it?"

Victoria put away her Hidden Blade, and under her hood, her green snake eyes stared at midnight.

After a moment she said:

"But Raven doesn't need your help, do your own thing, Your Excellency Midnight."

"Remember..."

The senior assassin said in a deep voice:

"Ravens are everywhere!"

After speaking, Victoria turned and pushed open the door of the office, and walked away.

The two assassins beside her took a step back and disappeared as if by magic.

In the office where there was only one person left, Midnight looked at the devil's head on the table with a gloomy face.

He said softly:

"Basazzo, Basazzo, my dear friend, tell me, is Merlin really confident, or is he pretending to be full of confidence?"

"boom"

An indistinct explosion sounded above the sky, just like an answer.

Midnight raised his head, and in the eyes of voodoo blessings, he saw a fire light above the clouds.

There seems to be something wrong with the insight mothership that is suppressing the city.

"..."

Midnight's fists clenched.

After a while, he shook his head, looked away, and threw the glowing chess piece in his hand into the trash can.

He looked at the terrifying eyes still remaining on the head of the devil in front of him. He swept the head to the ground in agitation, and said:

"Alright alright."

"It seems that he is indeed in control of the situation, so let's wait."

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"Have you cheated?"

Outside the heterogeneous reserved area, Victoria was sitting in a car. Leila, who was driving, looked at the crowded and noisy midnight bar in front of her. She asked softly:

"The voodoo wizard isn't suspicious, is he?"

"should not."

Victoria looked up at the flames bursting from the clouds overhead, and said:

"The explosion came at the right time. It should be able to stabilize these unwilling guys, but don't expect to fool them for too long..."

"Once Master Raven's battle is unfavorable, or...failed, then these guys will definitely jump out at the first time."

"They don't know that SDOLD has been transferred to Raccoon City, and they don't know that S.H.I.E.L.D. is in big trouble..."

"But they will know sooner or later. The wizards of the Magic Congress were transferred to Raccoon City to set up an enchantment. Once the aliens get out of control, it will be difficult for us to suppress them."

"Then kill them!"

Leila said to her companion while starting the car:

"The last instruction given to us by the master is that we must stabilize the alien leaders on the east coast no matter what, and we cannot let them break the rules and return to the barbarism..."

"This is our final test, and we must complete it to prove that the Brotherhood no longer needs help and can continue to perform its ancient duties."

"We want to prove that we will not disappoint those who expect us!"

"This does not conflict with the mission of the Assassin Brotherhood. No one wants to see the turmoil in the alien world... We must use the Assassin's way to solve this crisis!"

"From now on, choose the successors of these restless alien leaders, after everything is ready..."

Layla's eyes flashed fiercely, and she stepped on the gas pedal.

In the roar of the engine, she said coldly:

"Kill them all before they start messing around!"

"Execution, justice of the Hidden Blade!"

(End of this chapter)