Chapter 489 - 489: Gratitude (1/2)

After making sure that the mission went well, Elle and Erick said goodbye to James, Black Shadow, Phantom, and other Skull Gang members.

Black Shadow and James just watched the couple leave. He was still in disbelief. Who would have thought that even Erick, the Chief Detective would cooperate with them and the Skull Gang?

Then he turned to James, asking him a lot of questions. ”Supremo… your identity is already known to the Chief Detective. Are you not afraid that he will catch you someday? He even stepped to this headquarters. What will you do now?”

James gave him a confident smile, showing Black Shadow that he was not worried at all.

”You will betray me first before Erick will do it.”

”Ouch. I'm hurt. I feel insulted. Is Erick your favorite now, not me? See… I am willing to die for you. I didn't even spill any information to the Dark Knight Organization because I didn't want to betray you!”

Black Shadow complained to James, putting on a pitiful face. He was pretending to be upset.

James averted his gaze to Black Shadow, lifting an eyebrow. ”Who told you that you are my favorite? I only have one favorite… and that person is my Queen.”

Sherlock and Spike who were just listening on the sideline couldn't help letting out a soft chuckle. Black Shadow had just returned but he started bothering their Supremo again.

”Ahem, at least, Supremo knows how to talk back at him now,” Sherlock whispered in Spike.

Spike just nodded his head and said, ”Supremo is just so happy tonight because Black Shadow is safe now. He is worried about him. Though he was not showing it outside, deep inside, he was scared about Black Shadow's safety for the past few days.”

Sherlock nodded his head in agreement.

”Ok, let's go then. Give them privacy to talk and catch up with each other.”

After saying that, Sherlock dragged Spike away from Black Shadow and James, leaving the two of them alone. Phantom's team also went back to their hideout. Mr. Carter proceeded to his room to rest. He was busy all day for his big surprise to the Dark Lord.

”Did you see the face of the Dark Lord? Did you get any clue who he is?” James had become serious now.

Black Shadow heaved a deep sigh. ”The Dark Lord didn't show his face. Even Kelsy and Kevin didn't see his face yet. But based on his voice alone, I could say that he was as old as your father.”

”But don't worry, once I hear his voice again I can recognize him,” Black Shadow added, reassuring James.

James nodded at him. ”Good. It's better that you didn't see his face because if you do then you will surely get killed right away.”

Black Shadow burst out laughing after hearing that. ”I will not die alone. I will bring him with me. I will avenge your father and your Queen as well. They were the ones who harmed her.”

”Thanks, Black. But don't worry. I will make sure that he can no longer touch the people I love.” James said with so much conviction.

Black Shadow let out another chuckle. ”Do I belong to those people you love, Big Boss?”

James could no longer hold his laughter. He really missed this. Black Shadow was the only person who would act like this in front of him.

James put his arms around Black Shadow's shoulder and said, ”I'm glad you're back.”