Between Guns and Roses

Secret Formula Test

After Antonio decides to stay at his family's estate, he invites Anna to stay with him.

Because in addition to Anna has just lived in Indonesia, she must also often stay away from the crowd. Because his overly striking appearance could attract the attention of the local people, it could also invite the attention of Black Shadow.

"Eat first! I make Indonesian cuisine, vegetable lodeh" said Anna while carrying a bowl of vegetable lodeh.

"What's this?" Ask Antonio.

"Why? You don't like it?" Anna stared hard.

"Not really, it's just that as far as I know vegetable lodeh doesn't taste like this," replied Antonio flatly.

"Let's know, I tried to cook according to instructions from the internet," Anna said.

"Oh, thank you," replied Antonio briefly.

It didn't take long for Antonio to eat the dish in front of him. In an instant the vegetables and rice in the bowl, ludes filled the stomach.

"Why didn't you tell me you had a house?" anna asked as she swept the floor.

"Should I say?" Antonio asked back.

"At least we have enough room to sleep apart, I can't bear every night you sleep in a chair. While I sleep on a soft mattress," said Anna.

"Hmm," Antonio just muttered a little.

"You can clean all the rooms in this house, but don't go into my workplace" said Antonio flat.

After saying so, he went into his secret study.

While Anna was silent, she thought about trying to live a better life and leaving the world she had been living in.

In his laboratory-like study, Antonio continued to study formulas created by his father. Even now he managed to develop it for the better.

"It looks like I'm going to bring this one for the next mission," he murmured as he stared at the bottle filled with thick red liquid.

He then took the syringe and took the liquid, then injected it into his own hands.

Perceived by it, the heart beats fast, blood flows profusely, the eyes become sharp, and the mind becomes clear.

"Oh, is this apparently a formula to increase endurance? It's amazing!" Mumbled.

"I'll try on Anna" he said, rushing to meet Anna with an injection containing the formula.

"Anna! Can you help me?" Antonio called Anna half-screaming.

Anna, who heard the screams, walked over to Antonio.

"I'm concocting a formula made by my father" Antonio said, showing him the injection.

Anna did not reply, she was only surprised as she covered her mouth with her hands. He did not believe it, because all this time Robertino's formula was just a hoax. However, now he can see with his own eyes.

"Why you?" Antonio asked in wonder.

"Hmm, it's okay," Anna answered briefly.

"I tried it, and it was amazing. Now I want you to try it too" Antonio said as he approached Anna.

Anna became even more surprised, because in addition to seeing he would even try the efficacy of the formula.

"Grow your hands!" said Antonio.

Anna, according to him, extended her left hand.

Without saying much, Antonio stuck a syringe and injected the formula into Anna's arm. After it was finished, he pulled it out.

Anna's expression looked like one in pain, she held her head while closing her eyes. But soon he smiled.

"Wow I've never felt better than this" said Anna.

"My vision became sharp, I could see rows of ants in the tree" he said, pointing to a tree a short distance away from Antonio's house.

"Good! I'm glad to hear it" said Antonio as he hurriedly left.

"Prepare yourself! After this we go to Pedro's place" he added as he stepped up.

Anna who felt her body becoming light, she walked quickly towards her room. His heart was delighted because he could feel the efficacy of the formula that was rumored to be just that myth.

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*Don't you cry tonight

Don't you cry tonnage

Don't you cry tonnage

There's a heaven above you baby

And don't you cry tonnage*

A song by the legendary band Guns N'Roses as Antonio and Anna enter Acquolina Cafe.

Anna seemed to nod her head enjoying the music that filled the room.

"Do you like this song?" Ask Antonio.

"Yes, I like Guns N'Roses. This song is one that I like" replied Anna.

"Yep?" Antonio said flatly while sitting in the customer's seat.

"You know? The song Don't Cry means that we can't give up as long as someone cares about us" Anna explains.

"My work like this sometimes makes me want to give up and end my life, but I'm sure as long as anyone cares it means I'm still needed" Anna said tearfully.

"Easy! You're too whiny!" said Antonio flat.

Anna then frowned looking at the astonished man in front of her.

Antonio cuek then waved at Ferguso who looked busy serving customers, Ferguso then nodded and entered the inner room.

Before long he returned and gestured for Antonio to enter the inner room, which was Pedro's workroom.

Antonio then moved out of his chair and stepped into Pedro's room followed by Anna behind him.

"Lake in!" Greet Pedro when he sees the arrival of the two of them.

"I guess you're still busy with your formula, forgetting to visit you" Pedro said casually.

"The formula is quite complicated, I'm still teaching it" Antonio replied as he sat next to Anna.

"Oiya, don't tell anyone about the formula! Because in addition to being very secret, the formula became the target of many parties. Even the Association itself," Pedro reminded.

"All right! I understand," said Antonio.

Pedro walked up to them and sat in a chair near Antonio.

"You know Fabio and Elano?" Ask Pedro.

"I don't know him, but I've heard of him" replied Antonio.

"Who are they?" Sahut Anna's.

"You've been in Russia for too long, leaving you with a lot of information. It's a pity for such a talented woman like you" Pedro told Anna.

"Oh, all this time my mission was just there. Sometimes I just go out for a while, it's just to the base. Huft!" said Anna murmured.

"But don't worry, I have a lot of information here. Your presence with Antonio can add to your experience" Pedro tried to cheer.

"Hmm," Antonio muttered little hearing his name called.

"Just right away, what's wrong with Fabio and Elano?" He shifted the subject.

"Your mission this time is to eliminate Nicholas, but all I know is that they're both guarding him" Pedro replied.

"Since when has Black Shadow helped the Association target?" Antonio asked in wonder.

"I know they're just looking for money, nothing more" Pedro tried to explain.

"Since Rodriguez's death, their weapons supply has declined. Until they have to find new suppliers at prices that are far from affordable," he added.

"okay! I getcha!" Antonio nodded, and so did Anna who had been listening to their conversation.

"Be careful with Fabio and Elano!" pedro reminded firmly.

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