Chapter 645: Fuel the Fire (2/2)
”What then, Odgar's brought the man home, what about the particular visit here?”
”To invite Aceline and Kinless to perform in the company of Julius and Xius. A gathering of great talents, the main event.”
”Let's do it,” rose Aceline, ”-I want to face the crowd again.”
Helicopters were immediately made for the newly erected festival grounds. The massive yard accommodated the stage and stalls with ease. The look from up above didn't even see crowded. Adjacent hotels and sky-rise were oppressive in a good way(as in it were presiding guardians) don't be mistaken by the time-limit of five days, the product was a city within a city.
”Looks amazing,” said Ulia.
”What happened to Inesa?”
”She's taking a break for now,” replied Kion, ”-the whole incident before cause quite the shock for us.”
The metal bird touched down at a neighboring skyscraper, ”-where are we?” wondered Aki.
”My office,” said Amsey, ”-the whole park is my Lum's property,” he winked, ”-why else would I host such a grand event.”
”Y-yes,” narrowed Aki, ”-the adjacent buildings are rather inconspicuous.”
'I heard that,' turned Igna, '-the mention of buildings,' he scanned the area, '-surely not… if I was trying to ruin an event of such a scale, how would I do it? Conditions are to cause damage without pinning the blame on my associates or me.'
”Something the matter?” said Éclair.
”No, no,” they headed for the lift. Vanesa slept and so did the other two, '-it makes sense,' they arrived at a studio, '-if I were the Gaso Group, I'd hire terrorists to reign down death from above. The distance and drop are almost perfect at key-location, hotels don't have much security, add a few strays 1-3 stars hotels, and the game is set. I know their next move,' Odgar and his team continued towards the festival grounds as did Éclair, Asmodeus, and Kul.
”Igna, are you alright?” voiced Amsey, ”-the face is paler than usual.”
”Mother Nature calls,” he smiled, Aceline's frown didn't impress. Xius and key performers were spotted in the background, ”-I'll be back,” he escaped.
The door locked, '-I need to confirm my hunch,' *Dialing Éclair.*
”Hello, boss, something the matter?”
”Éclair, scan every surrounding building and infiltrate their surveillance system. I want each room to be combed.”
”Alright,” a few minutes later, ”-nothing usual so far.”
”A bit too vague…”
”Boss, just tell me what you need.”
”I have the sinking sensation of a massacre.'
”Say no more,” the details were forwarded, ”-I'll be done in fifteen minutes.”
'If what I think is right, then, Lum's going to fall further, Ansoft will take another major hit then crumble. I could stop the incident from happening, save Ansoft and restore the conglomerate's strength… or, I could ignite and flame the fire of revolt. Break Lum away from the five greats, ally them to Phantom and Elon's agreement and make a three versus four. Better odds, not to mention, the boost of Ansoft with Phantom might give rise to Hidros's market. All it would take is a massacre.'
”Master, the hunch was correct. A suspicious man has hauled in large bags ever since the announcement of the festival's location. What shall we do?”
”Let it happen and keep the damage to a minimum. If the victim count goes in the hundreds, exterminate the terrorist. Have Kul and Asmodeus care for the performing stars, not so much a scratch must befall them, have I made myself clear?”
”Yes.”
*Bang, bang,* ”-cousin, get out already, you've been in the toilet for twenty minutes.”
”Julius,” he flushed, ”-how rude to perturbed a man during a strenuous time.”
”Defecation isn't an excuse…”
”Whatever,” they locked for a friendly embrace, ”-how've you been?”
”Alright, I guess,” the face showed gloominess, ”-what about you?” the few glances were subjectively generous.
”If it's about Alicia's death, don't worry, I'm doing better.” Vorn and Xius waited in the corridor, '-what are they about?'
”Good to see you,” said Emi, ”-we're going to perform today.”
”I heard,” he chuckled, ”-Vorn will join us on stage too,” he nodded at Enna, the pianist. The entourage gathered to an amiable exchange, stories of times spent apart had everyone in laughter. The mouth talked and spoke of random words, '-tonight will change the very face of the entertainment district. How many lives will be lost?'
Éclair stared on from the festival grounds, '-master, is this really the path forward?' he paused at the office.
”If the master says so,” added Asmodeus, ”-then tis as we must.”
”Who cares,” shrugged Kul, ”-humans are despicable.”