Chapter 533 - THE SACRED VOW (2/2)

The group that showed up was quite large. Without good management in place, most of the mercenaries chose not to take up personal tasks. After all, it was risky to operate alone because most clients were problematic.

So, they were idle or working on other things. With Kaito back in Tokyo, they felt both hopeful and fearful. Naturally, everyone who could come and had not done anything overboard to be scared of punishment appeared in the headquarters.

The building had already been cleaned up by Shadow and his companions, so the place looked presentable. It was not as glorious as its former days, but it was still an acceptable place to hold a meeting.

”The release of the prisoners from the Ground has created a crisis that could mean the end of countless lives,” Kaito said. ”As mercenaries of the Shadow Brotherhood, we have operated under a code. Although some of you seem to have forgotten about it, the code still exists.”

”Our most sacred vow is to avoid harming the innocent. We might be ȧssassins, but we are not murderers. The current situation we are facing will be a stain upon the name of all mercenaries that take pride in their work.”

”These two people are not unfamiliar to most of you. You should recognise them as Bonnie and Clyde. They are demolition experts. I put them in the Ground because they have a penchant for blowing things up for fun.”

”So far, they have not crossed the line, but they will likely attempt to detonate something big tonight. I will not allow this to happen. Your mission today is to use all your contacts and push your bodies to the limits.”

”I want Bonnie and Clyde found before the sun sets.” Kaito paused. ”Your work today will determine your fate when we discuss the mess that the Shadow Brotherhood has become. Jungle will coordinate the search, so report your findings at once.”

With that, Kaito turned and left the conference room with Feather following. Jungle was the subordinate who had sent the photo. He was one of the three who were helping Kaito review the Brotherhood members through the night. He was a keen and reliable guy.

”I have received word that the case of Bonnie and Clyde is in the hands of the Central Antiterrorism Bureau. They are treating the case as they would a foreign bomber. If the Shadow Brotherhood is connected to those firebugs, we might not have a chance to recover.” Feather said.

Kaito's expression did not change. ”That is not a bad thing. The mercenaries here have become too comfortable. Since no one wants to live up to the original mission of the Brotherhood, there is no need to keep it around.”

”Are you serious?” Feather asked.

Kaito did not respond directly. ”Keep an eye on things and inform me if you learn something new.”

Before Feather could say anything, Kaito's phone rang. He took it out and found it was Akira calling. His heart almost skipped a beat as he accepted the call with slightly trembling fingers.