110 Will the Night Be Dark (1/2)
”Cuozi, how may I help you?” the guard asked, bowing deeply.
”Stand up straight!” Cuozi suddenly raised his voice, scaring the sh*t out of the man. ”What, you think I'm short?!”
”No, no, no!” The man hurriedly waved his hands, ”I'm just-just a little tired…”
Cuozi narrowed his snake-like eyes. As he watched the two men silently, his fingers twitched as if his hand itched. The viper-like stare sent chills into the guards' hearts. But very quickly, Cuozi lowered his hands as if he had lost interest. Instead, he walked past the gate, ”I just got out of the asylum and need to see the Pyramid King. Take me to him.”
”Yes, yes,” one of the men hurried after him breathlessly. There was a mass of people in the dark cemetery behind the gate. Broken tombstones were littered throughout the abandoned cemetery. Groups clustered under the torches, discussing something quietly.
Bai Xi scanned the crowd. Seeing there were only about one-hundred people, she furrowed her brows. She asked in a voice full of disdain, ”How come there's not a lot of people? Where are all my old friends?”
”We're just taking care of a traitor tonight. Everyone here are newbies,” the guard answered. ”Boss Luo said he wants them to see the consequences of betraying us.”
”Oh?” Out of the corner of her eye, Bai Xi saw a ditch in the center, and she understood why they chose this location. ”Boss Luo isn't here yet. Please wait for a moment while I report the news. I'll have Sandro come to chat with you.” Rubbing his hands together, the man led 'Cuozi' to a corner and ran into the crowd.
”Wait,” Bai Xi called suddenly, ”what's your name?”
The man froze, ”Ed-Edward…”
”Oh. Thank you for guiding me.” Seeing that no one else was paying attention, Bai Xi's expression changed and she used her original voice. The man stood frozen in place, not understanding what was happening. The girl reached over and pressed a hand over his heart.
Plop! Like the sound of a bucket falling into a well, the man's face suddenly reddened. It quickly turned deathly white and then he collapsed on the ground, most likely dead.
Bai Xi was not as kind as Ye Qingxuan. She cast the Flow rune directly at his heart, causing his blood to flow so quickly that a portion evaporated. He had instantly lost the ability to fight back or speak, and fell unconscious. As to whether his heart would explode or not, and whether or not he would survive was all up to fate.
A large dog jumped out and dragged the man under a bush. Bai Xi touched her face and she transformed into Edward. Sensing that no one noticed, Bai Xi whistled quietly in satisfaction. She took a few steps back and stood in a corner.
”Old Phil, did you find him?” She glanced at Old Phil, but discovered that after sniffing around, the dog became frustrated, low whines coming from its throat.
”You can't find him?” Bai Xi was a bit shocked, but before she could process what it meant, the crowd became lively. With two men on either side, a hunched man walked out from the darkness—It was the Pyramid King.
The Pyramid King observed the crowd around him and nodded, ”Is everyone here?” Beside him, a man burly that looked like a fighter whispered into his ear. The Pyramid King instantly looked satisfied.
Under everyone's gaze, he stepped onto a tombstone. He stood at the peak so that he could look down at the crowd's expression. Seeing the reverent gazes, his eyes filled with joy, ”You are all new members of the group. Logically, there are some requirements before you officially join our group. I've called you here today as a reminder,” he paused, his expression turning warm and genial, ”a kind and gentle reminder.”
As the crowd started rustling, he clapped and the crowd divided. The burly man and two other underlings dragged a man out. Carried by two men, a torch was held closely to the man so the audience could see his face clearly. The crowd rustled and faint gasps sounded. Someone yelled quietly, ”That's Hudson…”
The old man's entire body and face were covered in blood. Before everyone, he raised his head with difficulty and opened his swollen and bruised eyes. Muffled noises came from his mouth, which was practically toothless. ”Sam…” The world in his eyes was dark, ”I want to see Sam.”
”Oh, my dear Mr. Hudson, I'm here. Don't be scared.” The Pyramid King moved up and lifted the man's chin with a dagger. He studied how 'well' the man had been treated and nodded, satisfied.
”Long time no see, old friend.” A hoarse voice came from Hudson's mouth. It sounded like a broken shout, as if he was trying to breathe with lungs drowning in water. ”Let me go, Sam. Please,” he said with difficulty, ”I just want to be a normal person…I didn't betray you…” As he spoke, tears mixed with blood fell from his eyes. Sam Luo stared at him with a strange expression, then he burst into laughter.
”You're still so funny, Hudson!” The Pyramid King slapped his shoulders. ”Haha! A normal person? Mr. Hudson, are you joking? You betrayed me, disappeared without a word, and ran to Wales to become a normal person?!”