“Ahm…what organization…?”
“Allen! You have an organization? Or is it Mia’s…”
“Of course, it’s mine. Though Mia was also a member of the organization I founded.”
“Ahm, Mister Allen. It might be rude for me to ask but, what is the purpose of that organization?” Major William asked.
His voice wavering as if he was asking his son if he was a terrorist or not.
“Freedom, that is the only purpose of the organization.”
“?”
“Well, I can’t tell you the details about it because that was meant to be confidential and only the members should know of it but I can only tell you is that.
Every member of the organization is unbound, unfettered and unrestrained! All we need to do is, aside from following some organization rules, is to do all the things we wanted without anyone ordering us.
An organization with no rules, no restrictions, and no chain of command.
Anyone is welcome and the organization’s aim is for the betterment of the world if I dare say so myself. ” Allen spoke the last sentences with a playful tone.
“But, is that real? Organizations like that would eventually break up, you know!”
“Maybe, that is why members are specifically chosen! Anyone is allowed to join, but only through invitations and careful thought of the members.” Mostly me, of course, Allen didn’t say that and continued nonchalantly: “…We will mostly not allow a person tainted by evil, or an individual with twisted and questionable character… well, there might be some exception though~”
“What are the requirements for being a member? Should they possess supernatural abilities like you?” A soldier who seemed to be interested asked.
“Well, supernatural abilities are certain but there are also people who are very strong and yet don’t possess such abilities. We will also invite such person. As long as they possess certain strength and will to protect the people around them, they would be welcome.”
“…Then Allen, can I join? Or more like, I want to join!” Aileen said.
“Hmm, well, actually you can. Besides, I wanted it to be secret and mysterious but oh well, now that I blow it up myself, might as well…” Allen nonchalantly shrugged his shoulder. Being it a secret is just a passion.
“…so what do you think, Flor? You’re in?”
“… …” The girl looked at Allen warily.
She thought that Allen’s organization was unimaginable. Unfettered and unbound…?
If you want to be part of an organization, there would certainly be some advantages. Although she still didn’t know what kind of rules it had but just hearing that members weren’t bound and ordered, it does seem wonderful.
Organizations are usually bossy.
Having an employer-employee relationship, they tend to have superiors that usually act like they were gods. This is something anyone wouldn’t like!
The girl fell in thoughts but at this moment,
‘Girl, agree and be my hand.’ A cold yet distant voice called out to her.
She didn’t know where it came from but she knows that this voice belongs to ‘that’ entity.
Flor’s body sub consciously trembled and her face turned extremely pale.
What did she mean by… hand?
‘Relax, you’re the only one who can hear me. I made that demon sword as a catalyst so that I can communicate with you. That sword came from our realm and thus could make a perfect connection to where I am…’
“W, who are y, you…?”
“Huh? What are you talking about, Flor? Didn’t I introduce myself before? I’m Allen, Allen Bando.” Allen felt strange as he looked at the pale girl in front of him.
What is this girl? Did she really lose her sanity…? Is she okay?
‘Hush idiot! Talk to your mind and I can hear you quite well. Anyway, now that I found a way, you must not refuse or else…’
‘Wh, what do you want?! Just, who are you? What are you!?’
‘I don’t have any reason to tell you who I am. Anyway, you should calm down, all I need to do is for you to stay by Allen’s side and protect him. You will be my voice and arm from now on, and of course, I won’t treat you badly.
As compensation, with my power, you will stay safe even if you use that sword. You won’t lose your reason and in addition, you will be able to draw out all of its abilities completely without receiving any harm. So deal…?’
‘… …’ Flor contemplated for a bit.
This reward is just too tempting. But she felt as if she is having a deal with the devil.
‘W, what do you want to do with my body?’
‘Nothing. Don’t worry I won’t possess you or anything, though as long as it isn’t necessary. You will still be free, as long as you take care of him… but remember, you can’t fall for him! Because he is mine! Whether it was in the past, the present or the future and no matter what world it is, he solely belongs to me…’
‘… …’
‘Though I just let him play for a while because in the end, he will still come back to me… so, what do you say…?’
Stolen novel; please report.
The voice seems to be not asking a question but a statement. The entity was confident that Flor wouldn’t refuse her offer.
But it’s the truth!
The demon sword is a very dangerous thing.
Losing her sanity and reason is something anyone would be scared but the sword was something indispensable for her. Now that this kind of dangerous effect could be avoided, anyone would be tempted.
Flor was not an exception.
Gripping the black sword tightly while biting her lips, Flor looked at the Allen.
Her face exhibits a firm determination. “I will join!’
“Excellent! Flor Mendez, I welcome you to [ Vivite Liberi ]!”
‘A good decision!’
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While Allen was in the middle of fighting the [ Titan Ape ]. In Milan:
Knock! Knock!
“Come in.”
Pushing open the heavy ornamented door, a girl with waist length hair peaks in to look inside out of habit.
Mia’s personal lair is bigger than she had imagined lit brightly with an open flow, simple but still has all the essentials. Mia is at the far corner of the office, sitting behind a large desk and looking down to review a report.
Mia works with seriousness. The sunlight outlines her body highlighting her youth. Anyone present would not be able to help it but stare in awe.
Turning to close the door, the black haired woman walks to Mia’s desk.
Mia’s eyes are still on the report. “Do you nee---”
Afraid to disturb her, the black haired woman could only stand stiffly while waiting for her to finish. “Mia, I just want to know if you have any news about Allen…”
“Ah!” Hearing the voice, Mia finally raised her head up and saw the black haired woman. She was in her early twenties to mid-twenties.
“Sorella Lerina! Come sit, sit!”
Mia immediately put the papers she was holding and cheerfully gestures her to the sofa in front of the desk. Mia’s face was full of smiles as she stood up and walked towards her.
“What do you want to drink? Tea or Coffee?”
“Nah, it's fine. I’m really sorry for disturbing your work but I heard that Allen called you…”
“It’s fine. You don’t need to be so formal, siamo una famiglia~”
The black-haired woman called Lerina frowned upon hearing that but it was only for a moment.
Full name: Lerina Bando. She was Allen’s big sister.
She was very scared at first. What happened was; for an ordinary working woman like Lerina, it was unbelievable like in mafia novels.
When she was working, she was suddenly captured by two tall men wearing dark shades and black suits. They were bulky and scary that not even one of her coworkers went near beside her.
“Miss Lerina Bando, please come with us.”
Leaving with that, she was taken to an expensive looking car, brought to the airport and flew to Milan, Italy, in a state of fear as if she is summoned to a triad gathering. All those times, she could only obey while shivering and in tears.
The only thing she felt was the fear towards death and despair for leaving her only brother alone.
But surprisingly, after she arrived in Milan, she was treated like a princess and even managed to live in a huge mansion.
There she met the Bianchi Family who seemed to be a prestigious triad family.
A dandy blonde haired middle-aged man, Jira Bianchi.
A beautiful Asian descent middle aged woman that looks like she was still in her twenties, Xia Yi Bianchi.
A blonde, blue eyes; 14 years old boy with a gentle personality; Leon Bianchi.
And lastly, the rumored ‘Tyrant’ who was still staying in the Philippines and the current head of the Bianchi Family; Mia Bianchi!
At first, it was awkward.
Without knowing the reason for being there, Lerina was treated as a precious member of the family.
Little by little, she got used to being there, especially with the mistress of the house, Xia Yi Bianchi. They often talk about things and cook together. And for some reason, most of the topic was about her brother.
Asking about what he was like, his personality, his childhood… everything.
Then it came to her… Allen was the main reason that she was here!
But for what? Besides how come Allen knows these kinds of people?!
… and then, all hell breaks loose!
Monsters appeared one after another.
Famous cities and places were destroyed and were then infested by terrifying monsters.
It was really like those in movies and stories. Fantasies that should not exist in reality!
The people around her seemed to call this apocalypse [ Fantasial Apocalypse ].
She wanted to fly back to the Philippines to see her brother but she was stopped by the Bianchi Family and told her that he was alright and was together with their eldest daughter; Mia Bianchi.
Although she still wanted to confirm with her own eyes but by passing through dozens of armed men that seemed to get out from mafia movies… is completely impossible.
So, she gave up!
With nothing she could do, she could only wait patiently for some news.
Then a few days later, she received news about the arrival of Mia Bianchi.
Her first impression; she was a very beautiful girl with blonde hair and stunning blue eyes.
But sadly, Allen wasn’t together with her. She heard later on that he decided to stay for a while in the Philippines… much to her dismay.
And worst is, the beautiful girl Mia Bianchi was too intimate with her and was even calling her ‘Sister’ or ‘Family’…
As for the reason… there’s only one!
She and her brother were… in a relationship!!!?
That can’t be! Allen is still too young!!
Lerina couldn’t find herself accepting that fact.
To her, Allen is still a young boy that needed her!
That boy who keeps following her wherever she goes!
That boy who still needed her help to take a bath!
That boy…
… and so on. That is why; she just can’t treat Mia as her family… more like a home wrecker!!!
But she just can’t say that though.
Mia, after all, seemed scary! Triad is scary!!
“A-Anyway, did Allen ask about me, or anything? When is he coming here?”
“Ah, yeah he did! Allen called this morning!” as soon as Mia mentioned Allen, her face instantly beamed…almost blinding!
Her face full of smiles, “Listen! You know, Allen found some crystals and called me to take it! Isn’t it too sweet?”
Listening to her like this, Lerina was bitter.
Of course, with all this happening, Lerina know what these crystals are and how important it was. A crystal that could give you amazing magical items and supernatural skills. Just these alone could make anyone drool.
But, is this girl bragging at her…?
“Ahm…Mia did Allen asked about me? Did he say…he’s coming?”
Mia nodded her head with a smile. “Yeah, he did. He was asking whether you’re okay or not. He was worried about you!”
“Is that so!?” Lerina smiled and her eyes started shining.
All her worries, fear and loneliness was immediately swept by those words.
“…but Allen said that he still can’t leave. He said he still has something he needed to do in the Philippines.”
“I see…” but hearing those words, she looked like someone arriving at cloud9 but tripped from a banana peel and fell to the ground. She was extremely disappointed!
“It’s alright. It won’t be for long, he will surely come home~”
Lerina nodded her head as she looked through the window.
Although they managed to safeguard this area but judging from its looks it won’t last for long.
Just what would happen to this world?
Allen…be careful, please!
“Sister Lerina, are you done packing up? We will head underground as soon as possible.”
“Un, I don’t have many things in the first place.”
“Everything will be alright. Allen is doing her best out there, so make sure you do as well.” Mia gave a comforting smile as she walked towards Lerina and gave her a hug.
Lerina didn’t refuse and hug back.
Although she had some misgivings, she was still thankful for all the things Mia did for her and for Allen. It would be a lie if she said she wasn’t scared.
Will the world becoming like this, anyone would feel worried.
Will they really be alright…?
…But she needs to become strong not for herself but for her only family; Allen.
As long as Allen’s okay, she will endure anything!
Bearing those thoughts, Lerina was determined to face tomorrow. The world she knows of was long gone but even so, she has something to protect and to do that, she could do anything!
Apocalypse or not, she will protect the only family left in this world with her own hands.
… With these thoughts inside of her, unbeknownst to her, something inside her was starting to bud.
Sprouting like a small flower in the middle of spring…
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Sorella - Italian for 'sister'.
Siamo una famiglia - italian for 'we are a family'.