HUNTER
It was a great pleasure to find that Melissa is present within us. She is the Yuncraft Organization’s leader, the closest allied group to us here in this area. But I can’t make out what she’s thinking from her expression. I was filled with a strong sense of sadness about it.
“What exactly is the problem, Melissa? Is there something wrong with which we should be brought to the attention? And could you please explain how you found this pathway? Only Benedic and I know this place. C’mon, speak up,” I asked her.
While I waited for Melissa’s response, I helped Trinity place the chair in its original spot. She is in no way like this, and the Melissa that I know has never been one to question the self-confidence of her colleagues. I could feel that there was something she would tell us. But what could it be?
“Seiko’s gone,” she declared directly, which caused me to look back at her.
Hold on, what? What exactly does she mean when she says that Seiko has gone? Has he abandoned the organization to escape? I can’t believe Melissa is serious. I do not doubt that Seiko would fight on behalf of the organization. I trust him, and he will not disappoint me.
“What exactly do you mean by that? Is he not alive?” Trinity questioned while she inched her way closer to Melissa.
What absolute living hell is going on? Does she mean to imply that Seiko has passed away rather than simply vanishing without a trace? What the hell! Why does it feel that Trinity believes in that? Why is she trying to keep her emotions in check and refrain from crying?
“N-No, you must be kidding. Seiko’s not dead. He is intelligent and has excellent physical strength for fighting. Have you seen his lifeless body straight from your eyes? Melissa, please put an end to this nonsense. What exactly is going on outside right now?” I asked her while simultaneously trying to keep my temper.
This is not right at all. Since Seiko was the one who was in command of everything at this moment, it is unseemly for him to have passed away. Right. It’s nothing more than a practical joke; I feel Melissa is just messing about it. I can’t believe she’s being serious. I have personal knowledge that she has always enjoyed playing jokes on us. This is merely a joke. Seiko is still very much alive and kicking.
“I’m not joking, Hunter. Why do you think I am right here with you at this same moment? I came here because Dylan called, and in our conversation, he mentioned that your organization does not have any person in a position to command. Hunter, this place has recently started to sink. The organization led by Filimon, along with the other three, has arrived here in an attempt to kill you,” Melissa explained, and I found it hard to believe that.
She continued explaining the situation to me, but my mind could not take in the information. Despite her best attempts, I just couldn’t believe it. Aside from the fact that I have a lot of impact on this organization, they won’t find me anywhere else. This is not right at all. I should be battling. What a waste of time with these bandages! None of these are needed for me. I am powerful enough to put an end to them. They have no choice but to acknowledge the fact that I am Hunter.
“H-Hunter! What exactly do you think you are doing here? Hey! You need those bandages! Stop sticking to your stubbornness! Fuck! Melissa, stop him! The present state of his health is not very promising. He’ll lose!” Trinity keeps yelling at me, but I am sick of this.
I’ve had enough of other people telling me what to do and how I should act. I need to make this better. They have come to kill me, so I will meet whatever demands they have of me. They shouldn’t be trashing this organization if they are serious about getting rid of me. If the peace of this organization may be preserved through my sacrifice, then so be it.
“Hunter, pay much attention to what she has to say! I don’t want you to die. I love you. Just please, stay with us. I won’t call you Fido anymore. I am begging you, listen to me. You are going to die the moment you leave this place,” Mariel exclaimed, trying to stop me by hugging me tightly.
I brought back her hug and held it for a few seconds before turning my attention back to Melissa. Even though God knows how much I love my sister, I feel that this is the right thing for me to do at this moment. This won’t stop if I keep hiding like a jackass. I have no choice but to face the issue as soon as possible.
“What are you waiting out for exactly? Give it to me, and we’ll get this thing started. Come on, Melissa. You wouldn’t come over here just to fill me in on the situation, would you? There is a limited amount of time left, and it’s possible that I won’t be able to keep this organization. Move,” I informed her, which made Melissa grin, and that’s what I am waiting for.
She threw a gun at me, which I caught when it landed in the air. Then, to open the door, the two of us worked together to remove the obstacles blocking it. Trinity and Mariel were yelling at me and trying to stop me, but I wasn’t paying attention to what they were saying. After I have resolved this matter, I will be in touch with them again.
“Don’t worry about it because I’ll protect it on your behalf. Filimon and his companions are now filling the hallway. Since my men are performing scouting in that area, we will approach from the back. I am confident in your ability to win amid the size of the problem at hand, Hunter. I will help you to get there,” Melissa assured me.
I just smiled slightly before opening the door and taking a few deep breaths after it. Hunter, this is your final chance. There is no way to go back now. You can do it for the sake of the organization.
We finally left the room, but I was unprepared for what I saw when I walked. There are a lot of dead bodies lying everywhere, but there haven’t been too many shootings, so I think Melissa could manage the situation. Fuck! I was caught off guard when this turned out to be the fight’s outcome. I swear that Filimon will be responsible for covering this burden.
“Keep moving, Hunter. Let’s not waste this opportunity and seize it while there are still relatively few foes around. Don’t be concerned, and I will take care of anyone who tries to get in our way. I have many bullets here to take them down,” she added.
We continued our walk, but I had the feeling that something was off about this place. I sneakily check the entire area and discover that the mansion’s locks are wide open; nonetheless, there are surprisingly few enemies in the area. Since I’m familiar with Filimon and the forces that he and his partner command, I am confident that they will surround this area. Something was going on here.
“What exactly is the problem, Hunter? Do you happen to know the reason why there are so few enemies left? Sorry, my bad. I forgot to inform them that Dylan had previously shot them with his lethal pistol. You would have been startled if you had only seen how hot he got when firing with his right hand. Gosh! I’m sorry, but I just couldn’t avoid doing that. You know, I have a crush on him,” Melissa said, which made it suspicious.
When I saw a door open nearby, I didn’t hesitate to grab Melissa and run through it. I can state at this point that something is wrong. She is no longer able to deceive me. I need an explanation for why she lied to me.
“Dylan only used his left hand while using a pistol. Stop playing, Melissa. So, what exactly is the catch, huh? Why lying?” What do you want from me? I asked her straightly, which made her demonically grin at me.
Fuck! I was right. Something is wrong here, and Melissa played well to deceive me. But why? I always got her back even before she started being the head of their organization. How could she do this?