Chapter 5: Changes (part 3)

The so called sunning day with blue skies had now lost it colours they were proud of as dark clouds evades the territory belonging to the white clouds.

Like two raging beast fighting for dominance the clouds trembled with raging thunders in their midst.

Luckily for Snow, Naomi and white, they had gotten into the ASSOCIATION building and were now escorted by Michelle and Vale, those who saw this group instantly gave way for them with garments of surprise and curiosity expressions on their faces.

Snow and white who hates attention soon had their hood up their head and Naomi could care less as she had been used to it.

Like being waiting for a guest the elevator had since been opened and waiting their entrance and those that saw them murmured among themselves.

'Who were those?'

'I dont know about the two, but isnt that Naomi who was said to be assassinated?'

'That cant be'

They all muttered among themself in low gesture.

The elevator gave it mechanical tone before opening it door slowly, those who were present at the president office had hated the interruption of their meeting especially the president who had strictly instructed not to allow any visitors.

Like being disheartened she stared to the now opened elevator and to her surprise it was the people they had been discussing about.

Naomi and white had soon stood beside Snow who was been left behind by Michelle and Vale.

'Speaking of the devil'

The president had muttered to her guest in excitement as she rested on the cushion she had been sitting on, by her left side of the cushion was a man in suit without it jacket, behind him was a blonde hair lady who had been standing all along.

'I had thought i said you should send an apology gift Vale, instead, why bring them here?'

'Well forgive me, they wanted to take a re-valuation test'

Vale had explained the new situation to the president who now had been interrupted by the Snow

'Well that could be the main reason, but i wanted to trade information with you'

Snow had said while ignoring the present of the man sited and the lady behind him

'You always come with mouth watery offers, but before that, how about I introduced you to someone'

The president gesturing to the seated man by her left

'This is Mr. Thomas, Thomas Vatican and behind him is his PA, Sasha Standfall'

Snow hearing their names lost interest all the same his right hand aimed for his hood and pushed it backwards.

'Mr. Thomas is one of the SS-Rank Hunter in the city who wants to meet you in person'

The man had now sat in a manner of awareness, he was now happy to have finally meet the hunters he had been hearing a lot about.

'I am sure everyone wants to meet us after hearing little information about us, but the question is, where were those bastard when we needed them'

Snow said with a smug on his face, he could careless about anyone sitting in front of him, and just like a taunted beast...

'You bastard!! You dare insult...'

'Could it be you are mad because i am right? Or because you and your boss fell under the same category as others'

Snow had provoked Mr. Thomas and sasha, and just like a furious beast in Rage he had unleashed every ounce of deadly aura stored away in his presence as he had tried to intimidate the beings of this three standing before him.

'By the way miss president, are you still interested in the information trading?'

Snow had now ones again ignored them while giving his attention to president Lilliana.

'Yes i am how about you take your seat and tell me what you would like to trade'

Mr Thomas who had now been quiet after been ignored with his intense aura gradually subsiding had felt embarrassed, he had understood this set of people arent the type to joke with.

'Well forgive my manners and that of my subordinates, we hadnt plan to meet like this that is why this moment felt tense for me and my subordinates'

Mr. Thomas had uttered while trying to make everyone feel at ease, Naomi and white had sat on the three sitter seat with a seat left inbetween them for snow to sit on as they stare at Mr. THOMAS.

'The truth is, i came here to know more about the team clearing S-Rank dungeons only to have you three as my answer'

Snow sat without staring away from the man, after all, he couldn't trust someone who unleashed murderous aura around him and his sister

'Well Mr. Thomas, Leader of the GRIMMSAW GUILD, what do you want with my team?'

Snow tones of words signified that he should get straight to the point and like a cornered rat Mr. Thomas was now forced to swallow a huge gulp of dry saliva, Mr Thomas had knew it will be impossible to recruit any of them if he doesn't play his cards right.

'Well to be honest, i had wanted to introduce myself, and if possible extend a helping hand'

'Very well, i had thought it was something like recruiting us to your guild '

Snow responds send billion tons of high body voltage as shock shook the entity of his making, Mr Thomas who was trying to hide it interior motif had now been exposed

'Hey snow, you dont have to be harsh, at least let be friendly with them, it not going to be easy to have lots of allies you know'

'Well even allies sometimes stabs you in the back'

White had shunned Naomi indirectly of the dangers ahead with this set of people.

'Forgive me, it is true i did have that motif, but seeing you three in person gave me a change of mind'

Mr thomas had laughed afterwards, he knew his cover had been blown and he just had to come out clean. Snow ignored the man and later gave a smile.

'Very well, if you insist'

Snow now said as his head now facing the president.

'By the way Miss. president liliana, are you now ready?'

'Of course, what information would you like to Trade?'

She had responded to snow with a serious manner, her face darkened and those that saw her could shiver in fear

'There are two information i want, one is regarding the GREENGARDEN FAMILY, and the other is about my Dad'

His words has set the entire office cold and silent, he knew a word about his father would change everything still he needed to know what his father was doing and what type of father he was.

'You speak of interesting information that are classified as top secret, what information do you have in exchange for those?'

President Liliana glaring became deadly but that didnt change snows expression nor his sister

'Well, i know that in three days this city will become the first to fall, and the other is i know of the entrance to the newly spawned dungeon with a standard marking of a SSS- Rank'

His words shook the entire room, cold sweat formed on their skins as they all stare at snow in surprise

'You are the type that doesn't bluff, but there is no proof for me to believe you'

The president had tried to calm her nerves as she wanted to clarify the information at hand.

Snow and white had stood like they had planned it while snow was offering his hands to Naomi as she took to her feet as well.

'Very well miss president, i wont tell you how to prevent 7 dungeons from breaking out and neither will i tell you where to locate the newly spawned dungeon'

Snow had now decided to follow along his sister footsteps as she had been the first to walk away.

'Hold on a minute, how would you know there will be a dungeon break and not to mention 7 of them'

Mr. Thomas had stood up in haste to stop them from leaving as he was curious.

'That is because the boss of the last SS-Rank dungeon in this city told us about it, in short there were supposed to be 30 of them and because my brother defeated the boss of that dungeon it automatically halted 10 of them'

White who had stood and stared at Mr. Thomas has uttered the entire truth, but not entirely the truth, she smug and gave the president a smile

'Very well, that information i shall trade it with the GREENGARDEN FAMILY information'

The president had finally agreed after understanding the hint from white, Michelle had soon brought forth a flash drive in a transparent casing as no one had any idea how she had left the office and re-appeared in the office.

The president collected it and placed the box containing a flash drive on the table in front of them

Snow smiled and picked up the box, he stared at it to make sure he isnt falling into any kind of tricks.

'I assure you that everything you need to know about her is in there as well'

'I know you wont do the mistake of giving me false information, well that aside what about the other one?

'I am afraid that is the only information i cant give to you'

Snow who had known the president for a very long time as a child before she became the president understand very well that her hands are tied. He could no longer pest her for it but he knew in time he will get the information he seeks

'Very well, i shall keep the SSS-RANK DUNGEON a secret afterall, i am the only one aware of it location and i can as well clear it when i feel like it'

Snow smiled as he stared at the president

'Well all you have to do is clear 5 S-Rank dungeons and 2 A-Rank dungeons from the old series'

'And try not to fail, all dungeon must be cleared before the day of the outbreak'

White had said in conclusion to her brother words

'We could have cleared the rest of the dungeons but, Naomi needs to rest and since we also came here for a guild licence we will be occupied while setting things up'

Snow smiled and walked away, the president understood clearly what they had meant

'Since the Grimmsaw guild are here, you could as well leave it to them'

White had said and was surprised by snow sudden halt

'I almost forgot the main reason why we are here'

Snow who had suddenly remembered their reason instantly turned and stared at the president cheerfully.

'I shall accompany you to the evaluation center'

The president had now stood with a smile on her face, everyone had also decided to accompany this three as they all stood in determination.

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The president used to come visit when snow was a kid, this was before white was born, she was snows Godmother and white as well since she was still in her mothers womb.

Snow knew her very well even though the memory he has of her are merely fragments, white doesnt know about liliana but snow very well do and that is why he understands a little bit of her position than anyone, after all she was like a family, well not until his father's death.

A lot of things had changed after the death of snows and white father, what they all knew proves them wrong and makes snow wants to find answers.

They all stood behind the glass as Naomi was in a secluded chamber with a transparent ball in the middle of the chamber

'So tell me do you three intend to create your guild after the re-evaluation test?'

The president has asked with Mr Thomas paying more attention than ever

'The only people taking the re-evaluation test is just Naomi and my sister'

Snow had said while ignoring the surprise on everyones face and just staring at Naomi at the other side

'That's surprising, i had thought you would'

'Well I never intended to, oh that reminds me, i will like to preserve my Identity and that of my Sister'

Snow had said with a smile and president liliana had responded with curiosity

'And what about NAOMI?'

'It is funny you asked, but that depends on her, and if i am to ask to conceal her identity it will be weird, so how about you ask her in person?'

They all stared through the glass as Naomi proceeded with the test. Mr Thomas who had thought it would be hard to recruit the siblings had shifted his aim to Naomi since it felt easier to recruit her.

After a good thought of his plans he gave a mischievous smile without the awareness of everyone.

The entire chamber had gone white the instant Naomi had touched the transparent ball that is now shining brighter than ever.

Like an alarm set of for intruder or fire the entire room was notified of danger in the premises, everyone who had stood could be amazed by their sight well except snow and white.

'I cant believe we actually found our third'

Mr. Thomas said as they all stared at the projector indicating SSS, they all stood speechless as they could not believe their eyes.

'If i am right, wasnt she an S-Rank moments ago?'

Thomas said in awe, the president had stood and stared at snow

'If your sister turn out to also be an SSS RANK, what would you do?'

'Keep things under wraps, we wouldn't want attention drawn to us so instead of her actual Rank, it would be mind relieving to have something less attractive'

Snow had said

'White are you fine by your brothers decision?'

'I am, so leave it be as he says'

White had given her consent with a smile, Mr. Thomas has now been secretly plotting his plans in his mind as he pay more attention to their words

'Very well, and i guess it is your turn then'

She smiled and stared at Naomi Approaching the door.

Few hours after the re-evaluation, and information trade with attaining the guild licence, they had now been escorted to the exit by the president.

The press had now surrounded the building entrance as they heard words of the newly SSS Rank and SS Rank hunter

'You never said anything about press'

'Forgive me but it is a rare case to have an SSS-Rank hunter'

The president has tried to evade snow question with her answers that seems to have worked. They all walked forward has snow had halted his movement alongside the president and as well as Mr. Thomas and his PA who had also proceeded to exit the room even with tight appearance of the press.

'Say snow, how much do you trust that girl?'

'What brought that all of a sudden'

They both stood and stared at each other side ways while their attention were still focus on the exit

'You and her live in two separate worlds, and i am only worried that you might get caught up in her scheme'

'O-oh? Is that the president been worried about me or my Godmother?'

He smiled and tilted his head to the right and the president could only watch the scene at the entrance

'I love her and trust her, but that is a different case for my sister, after all she believes NAOMI still has a motif'

'I see, so she is acting as a bait, i could say you two are smart as your father, well i shall let it be, but don't hesitate to ask me for help if you ever need it, i at least owe that to your father'

She smiled and pat snows head who is still surprised by the sudden expression from the president, he could only stand and mute his lips.

'Lastly, beware of Mr. Thomas and everyone, trust no one in short'

'I will keep that in mind'

Snow had giggled and his voice was in a mockery state and he could only smile and stare at the woman before him.

After a while of secret gist between snow and president liliana snow had approached his sister secretly who had been hiding her face as the press attention was solely focused on Naomi.

He smiled at white after her surprise expression from his brother sudden touch on her shoulder, on the other hand he had whispered into Naomi ear while having his hoodie on.

Naomi had now pushed passed the press as they pressed forward only to arrive in front of the jeep that had brought them, Michelle had asked her to get in, and to her surprise upon getting into the vehicle she had saw snow and white in it

'What the hell was that snow?, you totally ruined it'

She said upon closing the door, like she was displeased about the sudden break apart from the press.

'Why are you angry at big bro'

Snow had just smiled afterwards before facing the other side of the vehicle windows with dark screen preventing views from the outside

'You of all people should know we arent seeking attention or have you forgotten?'

White kept at her words of barrage, she hated the fact that her brother was being yelled at

'Your face is all over the news, and not only in this city, i am also aware that your so called parade is just to attract more troubles'

'Its not like that white, i am only pissed that snow refused to take the re-evaluation test'

White feeling disappointed at her flimzy excuse as she sighed and brought out three unwrapped lollipop s and offered one to Naomi and Snow.

'Fine, so where are we heading now?'

White asked staring at Naomi

'Well since we got our guild licence, i think i should destroy Zanza guild for good, after all they are the one that started the guild war by attempting to take my life'

Naomi words woke the dead attention of snow and his voice could only be heard

'Are you sure about that?'

'Of course'

Her cheerful response gave snow a certainty, Naomi had now been drunk on her rank, so he thought as he embraced silence ones more

'care to drop us off at ZANZA GUILD BUILDING'

'alright hunter Naomi'

Michelle spoke as she kept driving.

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They say payback is a bitch, people understand the concept of karma but they dont believe there are times it comes earlier than expected.

It has been few minutes after arriving at Zanza guild, Naomi had insisted Snow and White to wait her arrival as she went into the building alone.

As promised Naomi had walked out of the building with two small cases in her hand containing flash drives.

And like an earthquake, the building collapse at her exit, snow and white could barely hold themselves as Naomi approached

Apparently everyone in the guild had either been killed by Naomi or Dead from the building collapse and those who survived gave way to her in fear as she walked past them.

'Hey sis, i guess it is time i told you about what happened at the clinic'

White got surprised by snow sudden words, her face staring at snow were blank and emotionless yet she was surprised about what his brother had kept up until now, and like everyone were done the three had instantly vanished from the scene the moment Naomi Got closer.

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The news couldn't stop, they kept repeating the incident of the newly SSS-RANK HUNTER and as well as the destruction of ZANZA GUILD, snow who was sitting could say nothing but watch the news, Naomi was excited about everything as she lay her head on Snows lap.

The mechanical tone of the elevator had alerted them of someone's arrival as snow didn't bother to check who it was.

White who had returned from the grocery store had walked out of the elevator with two waterproof package held in her left hand and the other a small package with a letter on it.

'The building is surrounded by press, what do we do about that?'

'I am sure they will get tired and let it rest'

Snow had replied his sister without staring away from the plasma tv embedded to the wall

'Oh, naomi you've got a package'

'Thanks'

White had offered her the package before she took to her sit, Naomi also collected it and placed it on the table.

'So have you been able to find out what happened to her?'

'I haven't gotten the time to, after all we have been setting up the guild in the past few days now'

Snow had replied her as he gave a request gesture to white and in exchange a pack of chocolate was tossed to him.

'I see, well aside from that do you need anything else?'

'Well we need to recruit hunters and humans, and right now we are spent'

Snow had spoken with less interest as he picked up a chocolate, unwrapped it and munch on it only to be stared at by Naomi.

'I still have about §1,230,340,300 how about we use it to recruit members'

Her gaze were like those seeking permission, she wanted to know what snow felt as she suggested wholeheartedly.

'Well, your rank exceeds mine, how about i leave everything to you'

Snow smiled and kissed her on her forehead leaving behind squishy sound made by the cushion as he stood from it, and placed the chocolate box on the center room table

'i will be in my room if you need me'

'Well sure'

White smiled at his brother whose footsteps could be heard passed her, it wasn't long the door had notified the room of snow exit as it got shut.

'Is something wrong with snow?'

'What made you ask?'

The room that has been quiet few minutes after snow had left had been broken by this two, Naomi had become worried like she would.

White had very well knew the type of girl or lady she was, white who had been so clingy to her in the past had now given her space, she new Naomi over excitement and overconfident would get them into trouble still she had to suppress her questions and emotions for her brothers sake.

Her face had forced a fake smile as she stared at Naomi.

'I feel he is forcing himself...'

'Dont get it wrong, brother is just trying hard to make the guild turns out the way you want it to be, he is just sick that he ran out on cash...'

White had kept on explaining so as to keep Naomi mind away from snow and by her brother enough time to do what he wanted to do.

'and cant go hunt in the dungeon due to the press littering the GUILD entrance with their presence '

'If you say so'

And just like that she had stood from her seat and walked to the kitchen

'So what is for dinner today'

Naomi had asked as she approached the entrance to the kitchen

'How about chicken soup and rice?'

The nonchalant response from white gave Naomi a sense of relief as she walked into the kitchen and began preparing the dishes for the night.

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Thunder strike rapidly like there is a competition to see which of it roars the most, the dark sky could be illuminated by each lightning strike. The city lights illuminated every building hiding in the shadows of the dark.

Mr. Thomas who had been standing at his usual position as he stared at the city scape felt at peace at the words of his beautiful PA who had call on to his attention .

'She has agreed to meet with you sir'

Staring at his PA he could find his happiness as for the first time he broke a smile.

'When?'

'She had agreed to meet you now sir'

He walked up to Sasha and for the first time in her life she had never had anyone kiss her forehead before as she froze in surprise.

'This is the best night of my life and i thank you for it'

Mr. Thomas had said to her with a smile and like a flustered girl her face had gone red. This was Mr. THOMAS Joyous night for he has been able to strike a jackpot ever since he became a guild leader.

'I-I shall get the car ready'

Like a flustered girl trying to escape the claws of a playboy she had sneakily walked backwards and instantly hastened her footsteps only to realise she had long since exited the room as it mechanical tone reminded her of it the instant it went shut.

An hour later Mr Thomas had soon arrived in front of a restaurant owned by the NERO ORGANIZATION, the NERO ORGANIZATION own almost every business in the city and they are well known by their products.

Mr. Thomas had walked straight to the VIP room already booked by his PA that is supposed to be used for his private meeting.

They arrived in a room big enough to house an actual room apartment that is occupied by three cushion, a center table and a flat screen display embedded to the wall and not to mention an awaiting guest who was popularly known by Mr. THOMAS.

'Sorry i am Late, leniath Naomi '

Naomi who had accepted the meeting had been waiting for about an hour without letting snow and his sister knew her whereabouts.

Like a man feeling relieved of his strees mr thomas sigh and aim to take a sit and behind him stood Sasha who had collected his jacket and now standing behind the seated man.

'You did take your time, by the way, why am i here?'

Naomi had asked, her eyes glowed brighter than usual, she had adjusted her glasses properly and leaned forward as to pay more attention to what was about to be offered.

'I want you in my guild'

'And what makes you think i am willing to accept your offer'

She had tweaked her right eye brows and waited for a corresponding reply, she had now aimed for the glass of whine already in front of her from the get go as she sat majestically and took a sip.

'I believe it will be a waste to squander your talent with those siblings that doesn't trust you'

'O-oh what made you say that?

Naomi had never thought of been betrayed but she knew she had been having a hard time earning snows and white trust but her curiosity to know what had been said behind her back got the best of her.

'Well i do believe my guild and i could offer a proper price, name it and we shall make it yours'

Mr. Thomas who had been in the game in years knows how to win over the type of hunters like her

'I dont intend to work for anyone and as such i am afraid i have to turn down your offer'

The meeting now had been concluded at Naomi Words, her hands had longed for her bag as her waist could no longer bear the sight of her *ss comfortably embracing the comfort of the cushion.

'I believe you lack a proper offer and as of which this negotiation is over and besides there is no way in hell i will betray my boyfriend'

Her smile and deadly glare send chills down Mr. Thomas spine with his inability to move he broke a sweat.

Mr. Thomas is a man of many things and getting what he wants is a must even if he had to play the dirtiest game of them all just to get his hands on a SSS-Rank hunter.

'Dont you want to know how your parent died?'

Upon hearing the words Naomi had halted her movement to exit the room, she had never thought anyone would want to blackmail her using her own parents death and that sprout anger in her

'I know how they died, and that isnt even worth a leverage to use to make me join you old man'

Like a furious beast she glared from her side, she hated this man now and never wanted anything to do with him and for the first time Mr. Thomas had understood the concept of killing intent as he froze and was unable to even move his lips, his face had darkened with cold sweat dripping down his chin.

Naomi who had been furious a while ago had smiled she realised the old man could barely breath now that she had made him understand the difference between them.

'Well if you really want me in your guild, then give me a year, a year is all i need to finish what i had started then maybe then i can consider'

Like a man whos seen his lost child for the first time in years bright smile instantly filled Mr.Thomas face as he could not utter any words after hers before the door notified him of her absent as it went shut.

They say life is sweet when with a partner, others claim it is sweater with family while some disagree to this concept. People believe in other to archive greater things you first need to archive happiness.

And right now this could be said of Mr. Thomas who has decided to enjoy the rest of the night with His PA.

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