Chapter 125

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Jonathan looked back and forth between the silent streets and still visible traces of smoke in the sky. It was a day he wished he could forget. Armed warplanes still flew through the skies of New York, and all bridges and tunnels were closed. He had no way of getting out of New York and wondered if this was what it would be like during a war. He looked where the Twin Towers had been and wondered once more whether or not Sun had somehow predicted thishorror.

What Sunhoo had said a year and a half ago about Jonathan Investments starting a banking business fit in too well with this situation. He had said that a day would come when no one would pay attention to them and now was the time.

Jonathan opened his cell phone to call Jeffrey Kay.

**

Four days after 8.11, an airport customs officer looked back and forth between my face and my passport. Armed police officers were running somewhere nearby. I had told Yeonhee what the situation would be like in the airport. Still, she seemed sad at seeing a person with Middle Eastern features being dragged away at gunpoint. It was Yeonhees turn, and unlike many other Koreans who were refused entry due to their limited English skills, Yeonhee was able to pass.

She spoke to me only after we got out of the airport.

I wonder if this is how people will respond to monsters in the future

Her voice was barely a whisper.

We dared not risk equipping the agents with firearms even hidden inside the van, and we headed straight to White Water.

Things were bustling there as I saw vehicles from the US Department of State. During this time, even official agencies of the United States Government would seek private contractors to supplement their security forces, a trend that would continue in the future. Not only them, but I also saw many self-proclaimed Patriots, easily discernible from the logos and patches on their clothing that I remembered from my previous life. In reality, they were all opportunists who had come to train, sensing opportunity in this disaster. While many of them would be criminals, White Water would accept anyone who wished to sign up for military training, as it was already obvious that the demand for mercenaries and Privately Contracted security would increase in the future.

The centres current manager was a board member of Johns group, and he now came alongside the car.

Hello, Ethan.

The man looked oily, and his attitude was condescending from the start.

Where are the people from the State Department?

They are touring the training centre. If you came today to check the contracts

I knew that this was the moment I had to remind him who was the boss, and I reached forward and took off his sunglasses. While I could not replace him at this critical moment, I knew I had to keep him in line.

[You have used the Medallion of Restraint.]

The mans eyes opened wide as he found he could not move. Yeonhee glanced at me, and she pulled out a dagger to place it under his chin. She asked with her eyes for orders. I saw him gulp.

What is your name?

It is Dagger.

Your real name.

Nicholas Lee.

Nicholas. While it is good that youre working hard, dont cross the line.

IIm sorry.

After I removed the item effect, Nicholas partially collapsed and I spoke to him as he hunched over and breathed in deeply.

I didnt come about some State Department bigwigs, I came here today to retrieve our Cat.

Yeonhee asked me a question after he left, with my instructions.

Where is this place?

Its a civilian security firm that trains mercenaries to send to places that need them.

Did you make this place for that day?

It seemed that 8.11 had left a deep impression on Yeonhee, as she seemed to be unable to stop talking about the Day of Advent, seeing the two as the same thing in her mind. Leon arrived then, and he came with the light steps of someone who had just been released from jail. (EN: Chapter 119)

I had heard he had tried to run from the training centre, but the man now carried himself like a professional soldier, who could be sent anywhere. His eyes looked at me with resentment, as I had left him here for eighteen months to train.

Let me ask one thing. Is our group mixed with terrorism?

Thats the first thing you ask? No, and I dont want anyone to even joke about it from now on. Were against an even bigger threat. Now, get in the car.

The van started to move, and Leon yelped.

Wait, where are we going?

A dungeon.

Leon seemed like he was going to say something but instead looked at Yeonhee. His face went rigid like he was thinking about what happened in Las Vegas. Yeonhee spoke with a smile.

I hope youre ready.

What?

You may have thought things from a fantasy film from the word dungeon, but were in a horror film. You will have to follow my orders, as I understand the world youre about to enter, and my words will keep you alive. Isnt that right, leader?

Yeonhee looked at me.

**

A van from White Water came to where we were. Mick came out of the passenger seat, and