Under the Veil of Night
In the City of Crime, one law stands above them all: Only the strongest can live. Fighting is normal, extortion is common, and death is inevitable. Born into a wealthy family yet forced to live in poverty, Kanae Nali vowed to become strong enough to take back what rightfully belonged to her—even if it meant that she had to face the consequences and brave the dangers lurking in every corner. Yet on the outside, just like her mysterious peers, she was no different from the other high school students living their lives to the fullest. “Under the ray of light, my ability will only make me die faster. Under the veil of night, my ability allows me to survive longer.” ____ Story set in fictional city. Any similarities with real world's event is purely coincidence. Special thanks for Coraphyll, Jiyen, Aistich, Cailin, Lyna, and Chip for their help in making the synopsis Word count: 1000-1500 words/chapter Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB ... Other novels: -Flowers Bloom from Battlefield [complete] - 7 Path of the Lilies [on long hiatus] - 1 Year of Beginning [complete] - Villain Lady [complete] - Science and Fantasy [complete] - 2 Years of Restarting [complete] - Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower [on going] - The Quiet Empress [on going] ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518
Negotiation and Condition
Bodyguard?
The minds of the people inside the room were overturned when they heard the ridiculous request given to them. It was not impossible, but why should he ask them to become a bodyguard?
Patrick pulled the phone closer to his mouth. "If you're spouting nonsense again, I don't mind setting harsher training to make sure you won't do anything weird."
"Senior Pat, I'm serious."
"That's what you called serious?"
"Father, may I talk?" Kanae raised her hand to stop Patrick from lashing out again. She looked at the phone. "What do you mean by making us the bodyguards of the representative?"
"I mean as it is," Matt replied. He was rubbing his forehead in exasperation. He didn't intend on making Patrick angry, but he didn't have any other choice. "I'm sure that you're wondering why there's no news about people breaking out of the city forcefully."