Chapter 4
“Your shattered plate,” she says. Selina responded to the question.
“WHAT?! Selina, how are you going to shatter them?
“You requested that I place them here, but you never mentioned that you would not shatter them.”
With Selina's stupid logic, Axel is hiding his face. He thinks it's better to let this girl die on the road than to see her break her palate at this stage.
Selina, on the other hand, has remained vigilant. Axel's knowledge of the Black Circle could put her in danger.
“What are you doing near Black Circle, a man like you?” asks Selina
“I just got off work and am heading home. What else do you think I did at 2 in the morning?”
The response came from Selina. “Trust is a valuable commodity in Norland City. “I need to double-check that you're not associating yourself with Black Circle.”
“I'm not sure what your business with them is, but as a former cop, I strongly advise you to avoid Black Circle. Selina, there's nothing positive coming from that place.”
“Are you... a cop?” Selina snatches a knife from behind her back and waits for Axel's response.
“I am, in fact. I worked in a bar for a while after getting fired for being stubborn.”
“What did you do, Axel, that got you fired? Did you assassinate your boss in order to earn a promotion?”
Selina is drawing him in with this query to understand what kind of countermeasure she has against Axel.
“I hope I have the courage to kill him, not for the promotion, but to reopen an old case,” she says.
“What kind of case are you talking about?”
“It has nothing to do with you Selina. Furthermore, I don't feel comfortable discussing my personal life with a stranger I met on the street.”
“You are correct, Axel.” Selina gradually releases the knife and places it in the dishwasher.
“It's about time I left Axel-” says Selina as she cautiously approaches Axel.
“Selina, I'm taking you home. I just want to make sure your wound didn't get any worse and that you got the correct treatment.”
“Lead the way, Axel Brainer, and I'll follow.” Selina responded.
Selina attacks Axel as soon as she notices his back. Far from a strong one, however strong enough to make sure he passed out and couldn't find her.
“Selina, what are you doing...” as a result, Axel collapses on the ground.
“Farewell, Axel. I'll repay your kindness with whatever I have someday.”
Selina leaves the residence in order to carry out her original plan of paying a visit to the safe house.
Given Selina's lack of knowledge about her current location, getting to the safe home takes some time. But, in the end, she made it to the safe point house.
Only she and Jason Hayes are aware of the emergency gathering in this small flat. Both make sure to make this flat far away from Black Circle’s nose.
Selina is overtaken with emotion as she recalls her earlier experiences with Jason, despite the fact that there is no portrait or memory of Jason in this location.
“I am… home Jason.” Selina feigns a greeting to Jason.
She scours the area for any weapon that might be useful. Selina's weapons of choice are old rifles, rusted steel wire, and a pair of daggers.
Thump!
Selina inadvertently causes a book to tumble. She takes it in her hands and blows the dust off the cover.
“I don't recall leaving behind a book here. Perhaps...” Selina wishes Jason Hayes had left the book behind before he died.
Selina Maya Hayes, my pride and delight daughter, is the subject of this book.
***
Creak.
“It's been a long time since I've visited this location. Now that Selina is away on a mission, I'm feeling a little lonely. There's just a year until she returns, and those administrators hags are giving me a hard time.” Jason, mumble.
Below the window, Jason approaches an old functional desk. He grabs a book from his suit once he is confident, he is in a comfortable position.
Jason begins to become absorbed in the book's writing.
Dear my daughter Selina Maya Hayes
I've included a description of the current situation in Black Circle within this message.
However, I'd want to share an old voyage with you, Selina, one that I and your father took before joining Black Circle.
Everything begins in our youth; Gary and I have been orphans since we were teenagers.
We tried everything we could to stay alive in the harsh environment of Norland City. Until the possibility for a better life presented itself.
Raisen, a mystery woman in her thirties, presented herself and offered to work for her. She promised us a satisfaction payout, and as you can expect, Selina, we didn't hesitate to accept her offer.
We've been working under Raisen's name for the past two decades and have established some form of reputation.
Gary was waiting for you to arrive in this planet at the same time. Everything looked to be heading in the direction of the joyful life we had imagined until your mother succumbed to a terrible cancer.
Since then, my brother, whom I had known since infancy, has vanished from this world. He's transformed into a different person.
On his stern face, only a sad and painful expression can be seen, but he was constantly doing his best to hide those emotions from you, Selina.
One night, I happened to see your father scream as softly as he could, with tears in his eyes.
Thankfully, as you grew older, happiness seemed to return to Gary's life, as if he had forgotten about his misery.
Unfortunately, this happiness did not last long because he also left us after the incident you had witnessed with Selina. When Gary died, I began to comprehend his anguish at the loss of his wife.
I looked for the person who killed my brother at all hours of the day and night. I got the solution after so many tailings, but I had to pretend to let go of my vengeance.
The last quarrels I had with your father, together with the commitment to protect you for as long as I can, will always be fresh in my mind.
As a result, I made it a priority to ascend to the highest throne in Black Circle and rule as the Owner.
Everything is being done to evict the administrators from Black Circle and begin my vengeance.
My dear Selina, this will be the end of the journey for me and your father. Now the purpose of this essay is to make you cautious about the old administrators’ movement.
I've heard over the previous two weeks that they're planning something behind my back with the cooperation of the current administrator.
You don't have to be concerned since we both know it won't be easy to get rid of Jason Hayes.
However, if something does happen to me, I will leave you with a list of administrators’ names:
Raisen
Sakarem
Lia Chen
Damon
Tessa
Jean Merriel (Joan)
Alex Sims (Lexi)
Lotus
I have also heard there will be another two assassins receiving votes to be promoted as new administrators. However, their names are protected by the current administrator.
This is the best I can give you and I hope to see you sage and sound next year.
Jason Rudeus Hayes.
***
Selina's cheek is slowly dripping with tears as a result of knowing the truth about his parents.
A man who dedicated his life solely for the sake of his family. “Whenever I inquired about Mom's location or when he had to explain my terrible suggestion, Dad... must have been in excruciating anguish.”
Sob-sob.
Selina was even more devastated than when she learned about Jason’s death. She is in pain from those ill speculations of her own mother for so many years.
'Dad, if you hear me from there, please… please… I am begging you! Please convey my sincere apologies to mom. for not only failing to be a good girl, but for those misspoken and awful words being directed at her.'
Sob, sob, sob.
Selina's tearful expression had already been replaced by determination. She realizes that crying will not get her anywhere.
“You two, Dad and Jason, may rest in peace and keep an eye on me from above. I'll play the part of the assassin to wipe down those evil administrators.”
The targets' names were gleaned from Jason's final message. Selina now knows who and how many of them will perish as a result of her actions.
'Target number one should be Raisen. She was the one who began all of this and even though Raise had a lengthy relationship with both my father and Jason.' She pondered the situation.
“First and foremost, I must track every single one of her actions; nevertheless, what is the safest way to begin the plan?” Selina ponders this.
Gathering information without arousing security or surrounding assassins is one of the challenges.
'They must be overjoyed that the administrator of the Black Circle's number one target is still alive.'
Tonight, should be a wonderful test to see if the Black Circle can be compromised.
Selina is lurking on the roof of the building, putting listening devices near Black Circle, taking advantage of the building's shadow.
She retires to find a safe area to gather information about Raisen once the preparations are complete.
“What sort of data should be gathered tonight?” Selina mumbles something.
From thirty minutes to an hour, and from five to ten hours. It's been a long time since Selina has received any information.
Raisen, other administrators, or appointment scheduling will not be discussed tonight. Today has been a very peaceful night for Black Circle.
'Should I return later? Besides, I could still listen from afar with these listening gadgets.'
Selina is ready to leave her snooping place when she overhears a conversation near Black Circle's entrance.
In an inconceivable circumstance, she narrows her eyes and clenches her palms.
Someone she thought was innocent, confidently walking into the Black Circle with an envelope in hand.
“If he has the black envelope, he is either a visitor presenting targets or a member of the Black Circle under the supervision of a certain administrator.”
Chapter 5 “Ugh… My head is throbbing. I saved her life, and this is how she repays me: by giving me a knock and causing me to collapse in my own home.” Axel was irritated. Axel tries to stand up despite the fact that his body is trembling from the knockout after effect. To sober up, he walks slowly to the kitchen and washes his face. Splash, splash. “Brrrr… The water is way so cold; I wonder what time it is right now. “ Axel raised his eyes to the clock; it was eight o'clock in the evening. “Great, I was unconscious for twelve hours and then had to go to work in this horrible state. Luckily, I had requested two days off from the bar beforehand; otherwise, I would not have been able to work properly there. It's all for the purpose of this once-in-a-lifetime invitation.” Axel reaches inside his kitchen drawer and pulls out a black envelope. The signature sign of Black Circle can be seen on this envelope.
Chapter 6 She pulls daggers from her sleeves and approaches Axel with caution. Axel, on the other hand, eventually gives up on trying to persuade Selina. “I don't have a choice.” Axel chimed in. Stabbing - swinging - stabbing! Selina decides to take initiative to go first and attack Axel. Her quick movements gave her a huge advantage. With no way to defend himself, Axel is forced to simply dodge the attacks. 'Why are all of her attacks so difficult to understand? If this continues, my neck will soon leave my body.' He mumbles. Stab - swing - stab! Drip. “Your left cheek has turned redder than usual, Axel,” Selina mocked. He wipes his left cheek to check the extent of the wound caused from Selina's attack. ‘I'm not sure whether I'm happy or sad about this wound. The wound is healed, but who knows what poison she has on her dagger?’ Axel's left cheek is swollen from the att
Chapter 7 Axel's eyes were glowing with a faithful look, out of nowhere he has received a new chance to get the information he wants. “What caused your sudden change of heart, Axel?” Selina mulls over something. “I have my own reasoning, Selina, so stop your chit-chat and let's get down to business.” Selina's cold stares have given way to an ambitious demeanor. She jots down everything that comes to mind in order to support her ideal plan. “As you wish, Axel. We will begin from understanding Raisen’s personality; based on what I have learned about her, Raisen is very obsessed with being respected. Unfortunately, no matter how much respect you show towards her, the way she looks at you does not change. Unless and until you have her approval or trust, the contract agreement between two of you will always be at the mercy of Raise’s hand.” Like an oracle Selina describing Raisen way of treating people by thinking she is ab
Chapter 8 With fatigues from the previous fight still clinging to Selina's body, she chooses to ignore them by forcing herself to visit the warehouse. She chose to disregard the fact that she was strolling around between night and dusk; everything was required for Raiser's doom to fall. Slide--- Selina casts a glance inside the warehouse she has opened, the same place that will soon be transformed into a battleground. 'This place is more spacious than last time I remember.' Jingling~ Jingling~ Sudden loud noises of chains colliding with each other's caused Selina to flinch and pull out her dagger. 'What was that noise?' She walks closer to inspect the chains after realizing the sou
Chapter 9 “It will not be an easy task. However, I must find an opportunity to spy on this enigmatic elder to learn more about Daddy and Jason’s past.” Selina walks outside the Black Circle, relying solely on her luck. With the hope of seeing the enigmatic elder there. She considers returning to the same hiding area she used the day before to watch for Shadow’s activity, which could lead her to the man she had hoped to see again. ‘Even Shadow, a one-of-a-kind assassin, can make mistakes, and I should be patient to see it.’ Selina merges in with her surroundings in an instant, listening to any kind of talk and waiting for even the tiniest movement of Shadow. *** Shadow, who is reporting to the elder in his hideout, has already picked up on Selina’s presence. “Does she happen to be someone on our target list, Shadow?” “She was elder, before Light and I killed her in response to the Black Circle’s statemen
Chapter 10 Gary is burdened with massive guilt for hearing his friend's desperate question. He never expected that Joan would think Jasmine Brainer could still be alive like himself. "I offer you my apologies, my friend, but Jasmine Brainer is no longer in this world with us. What I mean by taking you to see her is none other than visiting her grave." "Mon ami, if it's possible, I'd prefer to pay my honor to Jasmine Brainer first, before lending you a hand to save your daughter." "Not when Shadow is still working together with Light under the direct order of Raisen. The worst scenario is when Light gets in our way after he becomes aware of Shadow’s unusual movements. This could lead to another scheming of Raisen to control Axel Brainer."
Chapter 11 Joan’s praise about how Selina has been successfully turned into Jason’s personal killing doll has awakened something within Gary. He clenches his fist and his skin starts to turn reddish, similar to a demon that is filled with hatred. “That day, I decided to drop myself out of Black Circle and every single business that is related to them. My wife, Catherine, within her last breath, has asked me to change everything for the sake of Selina’s bright future. However, the only relative I had tried to kill me and stole my daughter just to transform her into a personal killing tool. NOW TELL ME JOAN, HOW DO YOU EXPECT ME TO REACT, SEEING MY FLESH AND BLOOD WALKING THE SAME PATH THAT HER LATE MOTHER WISHED ME TO LEAVE IT!!” While being terrified to witness his master’s rage, Shadow is trying his best to fix the situation. “M-master, I believe elder Joan means no harm; he praises how Selina can protect herself without relying on o
Chapter 12Instead of being intimidated by Selina's threat, this person just casually crosses his arms on top of his stomach and smiles at her."La petite fille, you should have known better about him instead of me. Isn't that how it's supposed to be between family?" he teases.'I need to be careful; his carefree personality might be a bait to lower my guard. After all, he is one of the Black Circle's elders."How rude of you to go all quiet as someone who has initiated this conversation. Like I said, if you have nothing to discuss, let me excuse myself.""STAY WHERE YOU ARE OR I WILL BREAK YOUR LEGS!"Selina's shout succeeded in halting this person, who had already turned hi