Apocalypse Regression's

A Visit From Away

"Do you know them?"

Julian asked with a look of astonishment on his face.

"I know some of them, but not all of them. Besides, I'm not a perfect creature who knows everything."

"You have a point."

"Then, let's talk about the people you know in those six groups."

"Then sit closer. Don't make me scream and waste a lot of energy. You don't know how expensive energy is at times like this."

"Good."

Ark then approached and chose to lean against the wall.

"Sit. No need to pretend to be polite in front of me."

Julian said with a tired expression. He sat on the sofa while staring at Ark. Waiting for the man to sit down. But instead of sitting down, Ark said.

"I feel uncomfortable sitting down."

"I told you, no need to be polite. You've entered through the window like a thief!"

"It's not that I don't want to, but it feels uncomfortable. Sitting in the wide window and the sofa was different. I mean ..."

Ark opened his robe, revealing many weapons hanging on his waist. On the left side of his waist, appeared a sword from the scythe Rotten Ghost Mantis. On the right side of his waist, there were two katanas. Behind his waist, there were two daggers made from the Abyssal Shadow Lynx tied across.

"..."

Seeing Ark closing his robe again, the corner of Julian's lips twitched. Jimmy was even stunned, feeling stunned by the set of weapons that the Ark had brought.

"So, can we just talk about it now? Take it easy, I won't forget to pay for it."

Hearing Ark's words, Julian let out a long sigh.

"Listen well. I don't want to repeat it."

Julian then began to explain everything he knew about the other six groups. Be it their location, some of their core members, and some of the things they often do.

An hour more just passed.

Julian who finished explaining everything looked tired and thirsty. He looked at Ark and asked.

"Are you satisfied with the information?"

"Hmmm ..." Ark stroking chin. "Less detailed, but quite satisfying."

"Then pay!"

"Calm down. How about tomorrow. I'm too lazy to go up and down. There's no way I'm popping two little sacks of cornstarch like magic, right?

Besides of. There's something else I need to talk to you about."

"What else is it?"

"Don't be too emotional, Julian. I just want to find someone in your group."

"Don't tell me you want to steal again! You have taken Yonas and Vadim away. Isn't that overkill?"

"Those who want to join me, okay? This time it's different. I'm just looking, whether I have any acquaintances or not."

"If there is, you want to take him away?"

"Depends on the person."

"You say it depends, but you will surely persuade him with the lure of strength, safety, and food. Who are you trying to fool!"

"That means they're not loyal to the Silver Cross. Isn't it that easy?"

"..."

Julian massaged his forehead. Try not to get angry because of those flat but insinuating and hurtful words.

"If you agree. I'd like to open a trade with you. Supplying you cornstarch every two weeks. Of course, it's still on sale, but at a low price."

"If you insist so much, I can't prevent it. You can offer anyone, but don't force them to come with you."

"It's nice doing business with you."

Ark smiled in satisfaction behind his mask.

Geck! Geck! Geck!

"Lake in."

Julian took a long breath. He did not expect that anyone would still try to visit him at a time like this.

It's almost eight o'clock in the night. Things that are not important should be reported tomorrow. But just in case, he still told her to come in.

The door opened, appearing the figure of a slightly thin man in black with disheveled hair. Beside him, there was a boy who looked similar to him.

"I'm sorry if it bothers you, Chief."

"That's you, Berto. What was? Is there anything urgent?"

"I'm sorry, Chief. I just want to report. I want to put my sister in the Silver Cross group."

"No. He came here, escorted by the Dark Caravan."

A man named Berto then patted his sister on the shoulder. He then said.

"Why don't you say hello to the chairman and vice-chairman, Abel?"

Hearing her brother's words, Abel bowed politely as he said.

"Did you know, my name is Abel. It was nice to meet the Chairman and Vice Chairman. You too, Mr. Hades."

Hearing the speech of the boy named Abel, three other people glanced towards Ark.

"We meet again, little brother."

Ark said in a monotone tone. He then glanced at Julian.

"What's? Do you think I was intentionally? It's just a coincidence. Besides, he's paying us to do the job."

"Pay you?" ask Julian.

"As you know, we collect unique plants. It just so happened that little sister gave us some plants that we thought were valuable.

Instead, we drove him to this place. Of course, there are also some changes. For details, you can ask him later.

If you don't know yet, the Dark Caravan also received a commission for escorting. Yes ... We can also kill people.

As long as the price is right, we'll do it."

Hearing Ark's explanation, Julian was slightly surprised. What he knew was information about the Dark Caravan trading food necessities. Never heard that the group also sold services.

Ark walked towards the window. He looked at Julian, saying.

"Since you have to talk about internal matters, let's continue the conversation tomorrow. Then .. good night."

Ark immediately dropped his body.

At first, the four of them did not respond at all. But after a while, Jimmy stared at Julian in surprise.

"Isn't this the third floor, Chief?"

Julian did not answer. Just stared at the window with a stunned expression.

***

Next day.

In the back of the train, Ark who had just come out after breakfast saw Julian, Jimmy, and Berto.

"Came really early? You're afraid we're running away?"

"Of course not. But we need it soon, Mr. Hades."

Jimmy represented Julian, saying in a professional tone.

"Then wait a minute."

Ark got into the car. After a while, he came out with two small sacks filled with cornstarch.

The young man put it down then said in a relaxed tone.

"Two small sacks, weighing about ten kilograms. It's good to do business with you guys."

Julian looked towards the Ark in surprise. Sighing, he said.

"Please take it to the storage room, Berto."

"Good, Chief!"

Afterwards, Berto carried two small sacks filled with flour away.

"Do you want to do another trade, Julian?"

"Yes." Yeah." Julian nodded. "There are some strange plants that we found. I'll have my subordinates bring him here."

"That's great."

"Give us a fair price, Hades."

"Of course, our prices are very fair."

Ark lied without batting an eye.

"Chairman!"

The young man's figure ran towards Julian with an anxious expression.

"What's wrong?" ask Julian.

"I came to report! Two teams came. They claimed to be representatives of the Imperial Tiger Group and the Golden Rose Group!"

While everyone else was shocked, Ark's eyes narrowed when he heard the names of the two groups. He had not expected to actually meet them so soon.

One of the groups he hated the most!

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