—Alright, we are on the move, now explain yourself, M.
—Sorry... I got a bit careless out there.
Contrary to the shout from before, now her voice was trembling slightly, as if in pain.
—Are you injured?
—Nah... Just a scratch.
—Can you keep giving us fire support from afar?
—Impossible, they took my spot. I’m on the run now.
That last bit made L think for a while before answering back. (If they came from behind M, then it had to be from K’s side... But she came here instantly to meet me after her part was executed. Which means, it was all set up.)
—You are as good as dead.
Before she had time to react, L’s bat hit K directly from the bike, which at that moment, had a speed of 100 mph, roughly 160 kmh, effectively making her ‘fly’ backwards.
—That was so damn lit, Boss!
Apparently she used one arm to protect from the hit, and then her shoulder to shelter from the impact against the soil. (Smart prick, but not for much longer.)
—Did you sell us, K?
—Hit first and then ask?
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—I’m sure I covered my ass before coming in here. There was no way they knew we were coming today, from this very spot, and that we had a sniper so close by.
—Ah... You are as smart as always, marry me, Boss!
—I made sure to hit the arm you use for aiming. It’s the end of the road for you, K.
—I won~der about that...
—We are going to be surrounded in a bit, I know that much already.
L took a moment to look to both sides of the building as she was speaking. Probably less than a second. She had that habit to make herself look bigger or more important.
—So I’ll take care of-
Bang.
—HAHAHAHAHAHAHA, AMBIDEXTROUS, BABY!
That moronic laugh resonated as far as the eyes could see. The frantic silence made it echo even further, maybe even reaching M in the process.
—It’s a pity, though...
Her former ‘Boss’ wore a fairly heavy headpiece, reminiscent of a WWI German helmet, including the spike. K wasn’t sure about her reasoning for doing that, but for sure she could evade a direct hit in the head with that monster. So, the aim was lower.
—I thought you could give some more of a fight, but you were careless... I guess I’ll not be dead by daylight now!
—Is that right...? Was I careless...?
—Oh my... Still speaking? I was pretty sure to aim between your lung and heart!
—I wonder what you hit then...
With a cheerful tone accompanying her movements, K took a seat over a barrel. Profoundly enjoying the sights.
—(Still two...) So... Why...? Money...?
—Awww... Do you think I can be bought that easily, Boss?
—Yeah...
—Damn, you know me well! But...
This time, her big smile and eyes decreased in size, giving more of a chilling gaze to L.
—I was never with you to start with.
—Say again?
—I work for the guys who took your sister, Liliana.
The air started to get heavy. L might not look different from before due to her injuries, yet her blood was boiling, scorching hot.
—(One...) Who are they, anyway?
—Wanna know...? Wanna know so badly you would kill me for that info~!?
A big sigh escaped from Liliana’s lips, looking at nothing in particular, partially defeated.
—Yeah. I would make you explode in one thousand pieces myself if I could.
—Well... I know you sent M after me, so I’ll go kill her before she gets here.
—What...? How did you...?