"How would you guys like to grow this 'business' we built?"

"What? What do you mean?" With raised eyebrows, Leon asked.

"I'll explain, but can we come inside?" Ada asked.

"Of course, my apologies for keeping you out here this long!"

Leon and his men brought Ada and Olivia to the mansion. Upon entering, the girls saw numerous men and women, gathered inside. They were engaging in different activities. Some were conversing, some were playing cards, and some betting, but overall, it was lively in the mansion.

Leon told his men he'd speak with Ada and Olivia privately, and they listened. He brought the girls to an elevator.

"An elevator, nice. I can see that you've been doing well with this place." Ada said as she commended Leon.

"It's all thanks to you." He responded.

The elevator brought them to the top of the mansion. Exiting the elevator, Ada and Olivia saw one room down a brightly lit hallway. There were numerous pictures of Ada on the walls. Ada wore formal attire in the picture and had her signature bright smile in them.

"Ugh..." Olivia muttered, cringing at the sight.

"Let's talk in my office if that's fine with you," Leon said, and Ada happily agreed. After walking down the hall, Ada looked at all the pictures.

"I'm glad you still have those pictures of me up," Ada said.

"Of course, you are important here!"

Leon opened the door, and they entered. It seemed like a normal office, but there was a large picture of Ada on the wall behind Leon's desk, making the picture one of the first things seen upon entering.

"Do you guys need anything to eat or drink?" Leon asked.

"Nah, it's fine." Ada politely declined, the same as Olivia.

"So, what were you saying about building this business, Ada?" Leon asked before locking the door behind him for privacy.

"Well, let me ask, how's the money been going?"

"Well, the money's been good, but the useless townsfolk are starting to run out of cash. We get less and less from them. It's going to hurt our growth in the future."

Extortions... Olivia thought.

"I see. Well, that makes my proposition even more useful," Ada responded. "I'm sure you heard about my recent escapades with those other criminals, and that even the military are out for us."

"Yeah, it must have been stressful for you."

"It's fine because you can use this opportunity. While law enforcement's focusing on us, you guys can acquire money from outside of this town, by any means you want." Ada explained to him.

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"That's a good idea...but are you sure that will work? I mean, what if they bring out super soldiers?" Leon speculated.

"C'mon Leon, was I ever wrong in my plans?"

"I'm sorry, you're right."

"Yeah, and also, I can give you some weapons. My friend over here is pretty good with poisons. It'll be helpful in your work." Ada said as she pointed to Olivia.

"Thank you."

"One more thing," Ada said. "Since I recommended this plan to you, It would be unfair if I get nothing for it."

"Of course. Even though we are of similar ages, you helped us in the past when we had nothing and made us into who we are now. This business is yours, so anything you ask for, you will receive." Leon expressed his sincerity towards her.

"Thank you so much!" Ada enthusiastically expressed her gratitude, while Olivia repulsed at his constant praise towards her.

"Oh, where are Charlotte and Nolan?" Ada asked.

"Oh, they are collecting the monthly cash, so they're busy now," Leon said.

"W-Who are they?" Olivia asked.

"Oh, those two, like me, manage this business. They were also saved in the past by Ada." Leon answered.

"I...see."

"Alright, we can't stay long due to complicated reasons, Leon." When Ada said that, Leon immediately became depressed. He did not expect her to leave on the same day, much less that quickly.

"O-Oh...I understand." Leon said in a downtrodden tone.

"Don't worry, I'll be keeping in touch frequently from now on," Ada assured him.

"Oh, alright, I can't wait to hear from you again." He said, sounding a bit happier. With that said Leon escorted them back out of the mansion. He walked with them up to the gates.

"Remember Ada, if you need anything, we'll help you." Leon reminded her.

"Of course, and thank you for your kindness!" Ada ended. They went in their car and left.

"Well done, Ada." The developer began to speak on the car's radio.

You like randomly showing up, huh?

"Looks like you'll get your pets to cause more havoc in the country, nice." The developer commended. "Keep up the good work!" He finished.

"Pets huh." Ada smiled. Olivia couldn't help but look depressed.

"I wonder what the others are doing now?" Ada asked.

* * *

Over to Jack, he was watching an action film, in a house that was not his own.

"This movie's pretty good. I should tell Zack about this one." He said as he got up. Furniture had been damaged, and blood was splattered all over the walls. He also had blood on his clothing.

"Guess I'll go now." He said as he walked over the mutilated corpses of a man, a woman, and what seemed to be a male adolescent. While walking out, he noticed military vehicles approaching him.

"Oh?"

He stopped and waited for them to confront him. Numerous soldiers came out of them, carrying military-grade rifles.

"Hey, buggers!" Jack said as he waved at them.

Someone else came out of one of the vehicles, and by their uniform, Jack could tell they were a super soldier. He was correct, as it was Rebecca.

"You were around here..." Rebecca said.

"Yeah, there's so many people I can prey on here," Jack responded. That response made Rebecca slightly angry.

"...Do you remember what you and your group did to Malcolm and Rachel?"

"Huh?"

"Do you know how serious her injuries are?"

I see. That woman likely wants revenge or something, and when she heard I was spotted here, she didn't hesitate to come.

"Tch, not answering me, fine then. I understand why you did it. It's because you are crazy. But what I don't understand is why would a sociopath like you would help those other criminals. I watched that debut video. Why did you kill off those cops so the others can escape?"

Jack looked confused at her questions.

"Helping them? I think you got something wrong there." Jack responded. "I'm not killing them to save the day or whatever. I kill because I like to kill."

There was a moment of silence between them as Rebecca became more upset.

"I see...it doesn't matter. I promised to kill you guys for what you've done to my comrades."

"Oh, that's too bad," Jack said. "I just killed some people, so I'm slightly full now. Don't worry, next time."

"What!?" Rebecca said, visibly confused. "Shoot him!" She ordered the soldiers to fire, but before they could, Jack disappeared.

"NO!" She shouted out in frustration.

What a cheeky bugger, your frustration is lovely. Jack thought as he was hopping from building to building at extreme speeds. Things will become more fun in the future, as the developer said.