chapter 79: whereabouts

Next day...

At the moment The gravity of the situation was a lot calmer than the last night. People were taking shelter, standing in the lines to get a food package from the army. Some of the wealthy families who decided to provide a hand to Victims were doing their best to stay in the limelight. The media was broadcasting a heartbreaking event that was unfolding before their eyes and another side army was trying to take every useful part of the giant serpent.

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News

As you can see City Z was hit hard yesterday with the unknown group. They directly ambushed the main grand hall where all the highly ranked hero was gathered.... People are feeling devastated, their homes and businesses got destroyed by the ambush, after this incident could we still think that our heroes will protect us. if yes then why we suffered several casualties. was our government weak to protect innocent lives or we are depending on them too much?

... Another channel

Officially confirmed that 94 soldiers die protecting our citizens, 24 heroes sacrifice themselves for us and more than 100 people were killed last night ...

The number of injured was still uncountable. our sources trying to grasp the real situation on the inside of headquarters

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Tyson switch off the Tv. Tony gave him a look that was questioning his motives, but after seeing Scarlett's face he altered his mind to watch the news.

They were sitting in a small room where a big tv placed on the wall and Scarlett was sitting on a couch burying her head in her hands.

" How was the other guy?" Tyson asked Tony

" His ribs were broken and -"

Tony steal a glance at Scarlett who was looking at him with a sad expression on her face, he stopped abruptly.

" is he ok I mean..." She pleaded in a weak voice, she was worried since she heard the news of James and Don's disappearance and everyone refusing to tell her what's going on

" Yeah ...he is safe " Tony smiled weakly averting his gaze away, Everyone startled After Rosey's sudden appearance

" I want to talk to Scarlett...in private "

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"Ah...finally you are awake! " Larry said, excitement in his voice couldn't able to hide from Carlos, he gave him a boring look

" Don't give me that "Larry's lips curved into a smile, but it was not friendly it's more like a life-threatening smile.

Carlos smirked, His wounds were healed by healers " Tell me Larry did you guys find jordans son? "

Larry wished to conserve his composer but he lost it after Carlos mentioned James' name, he marched close to him grabbing his throat tightly.

Despite oxygen shortage to his lungs, Carlos smiled wickedly, that moment President Edward arrived in the room.

" Larry...calm down "

Larry loosens his grip over his throat and backs away.

"You are quite clever...Choosing not to have a family" Carlos mumbled in a provoking voice " fucking lone wolf... Always stay one step ahead"

" Ignore him, son... go take some rest. last night was difficult for everyone especially for you" Edward stretched his hands over to the doors.

" Ohh...So, General, Larry was babysitting me " Carlos added before Larry went out.

President Edward calmly sat on the front seat without asking anything, he closely surveyed Carlos up to down.

" So you finally surpassed A rank " It was more a statement than a question.

"..."

" This was your plan all along, capturing James but you never expected that in return you will get captured " Edward pondered as he was not sure the things was he saying were making any sense to him.

" I am here to listen, your side son-"

" Don't you dare to call me son, old man " Carlos bellowed " and cut the fucking sweet talk President, I am not going to fall for that"

President Signs, Sadness clearly expressing from his face, a hint of guilt washing over his face

" I made mistakes in the past but I..."

" Failed...and you are failing now" Carlos complete Presidents sentence in an angry tone

" I am sorry that I can't able to help you previously but if you collaborate with us then I will make sure that-"

" We are fine on our own President even we perished in the darkness we will be satisfied with it"

" Don't act like a victim Carlos " Kenny asserted from the door," You can't justify what you did in the past nor you -"

" I am not justifying anything nor do I have anything to say in my defense, I was a victim before but now I am justice " Carlos added with a smirk " you know me well Kenny we were friends but what you did for me or people like me... nothing but showing sympathy for me "

Kenny falls silent, he believes what Carlos was going for but he can't neglect the sins he committed since he betrayed them

" Look here Carlos I know-"

" no, you don't " Carlos snapped back, cutting him off but again he falls silent after one word " Pointless"

Kenny glances at President Edward and asked " Where is James?"

" Don't worry he is safe" Carlos smiled looking at the black window " I guess "

" Fuck " Kenny turns to Doors, in a few moments Jordan entered the room with overwhelming killing intent leaking from him.

" Hey...hey we are investigating him " Kenny stopped him before he approached Carlos

" And what the fuck did you find out" Jordan snarled

" Kenny why don't you take Jordan outside," Firefox said " we have to talk few things with him "

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" How are you holding up?" Rosey inquired

" Good it just ..." Scarlett stopped speaking, nervousness takes over her heart, she remembered Carlo's words that Rosey was was in love with her father. She shook her head

Rosey went near the window awkwardly, As she was struggling inside to face Scarlett, there are few secrets she has been hiding from her.

" Your mom was awesome I mean she was the one for Jack " Rosey mumbled softly but loud enough so Scarlett could hear her it.

Scarlett slowly stood beside Rosey looking out of the window, she was hoped to listen to everything about her parents and Rosey.

" I was 18 when I met Jack, he was married but I didn't care about that ... I guess, he was strong, funny, and protective among us " Rosey took a long breath before continuing her story

" We were trained under your grandpa and President all of us, jack was one of the strongest heroes I have ever seen and admired or more likely ...loved "

she added " age doesn't matter when you fall for someone, he was 22 that time he achieved S rank, youngest S ranked hero in the world "

Scarlett listening every word without letting herself distracted by the noises on the ground

Rosey meets her gaze with a weak smile

" I am guilty of loving your father despite he was married to an unknown girl, everyone knows that I am in love with jack including your mom but she...Never see me as a threat "

" She always treated me like a small sister even I say mean or insensible words, she was kind and strong like your father "

" That's why you never married anyone?" Scarlett asked looking at her facial expression, there was a sadness

she gave weak smile ignoring her question " I hated you when you were born, I saw you as another liability for jack like I see your mother, I am not a good person i.."

" No, you are a good person" Scarlett smiled, her smile reminded of Charlotte, gentle and loving

Rosey grinned looking at her face, " You are a good person Scarlett, like your mother"

"I was broken down when heard about your father's death, but I guess I am not the only one who was sad about that the other people were masters, I realize that what I lost " Tear streams from her black eyes nonstop nor did she bother to wipe them out

Scarlett was feeling her pain due to her powers as a psychic, she could feel someone's emotions without realizing it, Seeing the clan leader crying in front of her, her heart becomes heavy as if it was sinking deep, she was overwhelmed by Roseys emotions at the point where she also started crying

" I-"

Scarlett hugged Rosey tightly as if she was hugging her mother, Rosey hugs her back without knowing it

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" He wished to talk with Rosey alone," President Edward told everyone

Kenny, Larry, Jordan went silent after listening to his request...