[75] "Lisa Snyder"
[A few days later]
Jiwoo and his friends found themselves on a boat heading to the academy.
At a table, there is Jiwoo with a cat lying on his lap, next to Wooin, Subin and Jisuk, all of them resting placidly.
Meanwhile, at the table to his right, Inhyuk was sitting across from Jaehyuk and Boyoung who were very tense.
Jiwoo began to talk to Kayden in a low and secretive voice. "Mr. Kayden, why didn't Ares want to come with us and said he would arrive later?"
"I don't know," Kayden replied, yawning as he settled down to try to sleep. "He's got his own business to attend to."
"He's boring, I wanted him to come with us," Jiwoo replied with a pout on his face.
Kayden opened one eye and said. "Ares is a very busy man. He has many challenges and responsibilities, like training, running his company and many other things."
"He has a company?" asked Jiwoo, surprised.
"Yes, it's quite well known, it's called Seo Consortium and it encompasses the companies Vitality Pulse and Innovate X," said Kayden with disinterest.
Jiwoo scratched his head absently and asked. "I don't know them, are they famous?".
Kayden looked at her with a puzzled expression and said. "Huh?. They are two well-known companies in the technology and medical industries around the world. The current CEO is a fairly powerful desperado who keeps a low profile."
"Wow, I would love to visit my brother's companies," Jiwoo said, with a hint of excitement in his voice.
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[New York, a few days ago]
Amidst the desolation and rubble of destroyed buildings, a heartbreaking landscape is revealed before the eyes of those watching. Five structures have been reduced to rubble, leaving visible wreckage strewn around them. The surrounding area shows signs of significant damage, even to buildings located at a distance of at least 20 meters.
(Image of the Headquarters)
The magnitude of the destruction is evident when contemplating the panorama in its entirety. An overwhelming sense of devastation comes to life as debris mingles with the dust in the air, creating an atmosphere charged with sadness and hopelessness.
Amidst the ruin of one of the shattered buildings, a female figure emerges. Her youthful appearance contrasts with her majestic presence. She has a beautiful face adorned with blonde hair and piercing blue eyes.
The woman's eyes rest emotionlessly on five figures kneeling in the street, with severe wounds and their bodies bathed in blood. The indifference on her face and her haughty attitude seem to indicate that she feels no compassion or remorse for the horror she has caused.
[Lisa Snyder]
(Image by Lisa Snyder)
[Age: 58 years old]
[Awakened Power: Cellular Body Control]
[Combat Power: Superior to top 11 world ranking, almost equal to top 10].
"I'm surprised you dare to enter my headquarters with so little power," Lisa commented in a nonchalant voice, her contemptuous gaze sweeping over those kneeling in front of her.
"Who are you?" asked one of the people with difficulty speaking due to injuries.
"The world has no knowledge of you," added another voice among the wounded, seeking to understand the identity of the woman in front of them.
"How did you acquire so much power?" questioned another man, with an expression of disbelief on his face.
"Are the Awakened Ones the owners of this company?" added another man, hopeful of gaining some information.
Lisa smiled haughtily, savoring her superiority, and calmly answered the questions. "There are certain things ants like you don't need to know."
Lisa's oppressive presence caused the wounded to sink into an uncomfortable silence, feeling the pressure of her aura and her overwhelming superiority.
With a ruthless gesture, Lisa crushed the figure in the middle with her foot, causing a dull sound that reverberated through the environment and left a huge crater in the ground.
Undeterred, she gazed at the man's corpse beneath her feet and etched his name into her memory. 'If I'm not mistaken, it was Kevin Ward, number 11 in the world ranking,' she thought coldly. Then he turned his head casually and added in his mind. 'But whatever, it was just another ant.'
Wasting no time, Lisa quickly eliminated the remaining four others, leaving a trail of destruction in her wake.
As the spatial isolation began to dissipate, the dark sky and shattered buildings slowly began to restore themselves. The scene of devastation gradually transformed into a rebuilt and peaceful environment.
At the top of the Seo Corporation headquarters, Lisa was now gazing at a sunny day and normal people strolling around, unaffected by the combat that had taken place.
Suddenly, a young girl of about 16 years old approached Lisa with a worried expression. This young girl shared the same beautiful features as Lisa.
"Mother," said the girl, running to Lisa and hugging her tightly.
"Samantha," Lisa said, taking a step toward her and returning the hug tenderly.
"I was worried about you," Samantha expressed in a voice full of concern.
"Don't worry, your mother is strong and she's not alone. I've already asked for help for what's to come," assured Lisa with seriousness and determination, conveying confidence to her daughter.
The little girl nodded with reddened and tear-filled eyes, fully trusting her mother's words and feeling comforted in her embrace.
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[Today]
In the impressive office, with large windows providing a panoramic view of New York City, a young man and woman can be seen having a conversation.
The majesty of the office is reflected in its sleek, modern décor, which contrasts with the disruption and hustle and bustle of the city.
"It always amazes me that you don't age," Ares commented as he watched Lisa.
Lisa let out a laugh and replied. "If I do age, I age very slowly. My power hasn't reached that level yet, on the outside I look young but inside anyway my cells age slowly."
Ares smiled and said. "Wow, that's too bad."
"I know what happened yesterday," Ares said in a serious tone as he frowned.
"How did you know?" asked Lisa with surprise in her voice.
"I didn't expect us to be attacked so soon," Ares continued, ignoring Lisa's question.
"Apparently, information about our awakened status has leaked out." Lisa sighed, relaxed and unconcerned.
"We knew that from the moment we decided to form this company, and there's not much we can do about it," Lisa replied calmly, recognizing the inevitability of the challenges they faced. "Our duty is to be prepared to face whatever comes."
"mmm.. we know what's coming, are you sure you don't want to join the Illuminati? There you can train in peace and take care of your daughter," Ares seriously.
Lisa frowned, she seemed to be thinking about Ares' offer for a moment, after a few seconds of silence, she finally answered. "I accept your offer, I heard from you that there are very interesting members in the Illuminati and that their disciples are also there. Besides, I think it will be the best thing for my daughter and me."
"What will happen to the company I managed for you?" added Lisa with concern.
"Don't worry about the company, that's what technology is for, isn't it?", Ares laughed.
Then, Ares took out of his pocket a black card with a triangle logo and an eye inside and handed it to Lisa. "Let's go to Arcadia," he said.
"Arcadia?" asked Lisa raising an eyebrow.
"Yes, that's the name of the Illuminati headquarters," Ares explained.
"Let's get your stuff and go," said Ares, impatient to leave.
Lisa is lost in thought. 'I never thought we could come to this relationship... the time I met him wasn't in the best way, but he saved me from getting lost in the dark.'
Lisa after a moment, packed everything and they went up to the top of the Seo tower, where Lisa and her daughter Samantha looked at Ares.
"That card I gave you will help you summon the Bifrost," Ares said, showing his card.
"Bifrost," Lisa repeated, still confused.
Suddenly, a bright light falls from the sky and engulfed them, in an instant, the light disappears in the clouds, the figures that were found on top of the building disappeared.
The people who were in the area, despite being close by, did not notice what had just happened and went about their daily activities, unaware that they had just witnessed an unexplainable phenomenon.
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[Arcadia, Illuminati headquarters]
A bright light illuminated the sky and three figures emerged on a marble platform located at the beginning of the Illuminati headquarters.
"Welcome! I will show you around and show you all the members. You are fortunate that they are all currently at the headquarters," Ares announced enthusiastically.
Lisa and Samantha were in awe as they gazed at the magnificent buildings that stretched before their eyes. The grand architecture and majesty of the buildings reflected the influence and power of this organization.
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