BXBX NOVEL Chapter 259: Holding Back
"I\'m sorry about this, but I have to take care of something important," she said, walking closer to him.
"Don\'t worry about it," he replied with a nonchalant tone.
"I already know what I want. By the way, whatever you need to do to find the key, finish it fast. I plan to destroy and kill the humans of this city soon."
Lilith was taken aback, her eyes widening in shock.
She hadn\'t realized Reign had such evil intentions. She thought the city he destroyed was just a one-time impulsive behavior, but it wasn\'t the case. His hunger for more bloodshed and his desire to take more lives were clear.
The scary part was that, as a devil, Lilith had the natural ability to sense a person\'s desires.
When he had said the word "destroy," "Killed," she felt it resonate deeply within her.
She took a moment to compose herself before speaking again.
"Why this obsession with killing humans?" she asked, trying to keep her voice steady. "Even compared to demons, your thirst for bloodshed is extreme."
"It\'s none of your business," he replied with a cold tone
Pausing to assess the situation, Lilith knew she it was not a good idea to force her question.
\'Did I just ally myself with a total psycho?\' she asked herself, feeling that he was too unpredictable even for her own taste. She had dealt with many dangerous beings, but his thirst for destruction was on another level.
"I\'m not against you destroying this city," she began slowly, choosing her words with care. "But if it\'s just humans you want, why not target a smaller city first? It would be less risky and draw less attention."
He considered her words for a moment, his eyes narrowing in thought. "And why should I take your advice? What do you gain from this?"
Lilith met his gaze steadily. "As I said before, I need time to find the key. If you destroy this city now, it will become chaotic, and my search will be more difficult."
His gaze bore into hers, searching for any hint of deceit.
Finally, he nodded. "Okay. I\'ll consider your suggestion."
Lilith smiled, relieved that he was at least willing to listen to her.
"By the way, I think your mask is of low quality. If you want, I can get you new ones," she offered, trying to lighten the tension.
"Oh, that\'s a good idea. Give me a phone too, and a new identity," he added, his tone commanding as if he were addressing a servant rather than a Royal Devil.
Lilith suppressed a sigh, maintaining her composure.
"Certainly," she replied warmly, though inwardly, she flared up at the way he spoke to her. "I\'ll arrange everything as soon as possible."
Reign nodded. "Make sure it\'s done quickly. I don\'t have time to wait."
"I will try my best. While you wait, I can assign Richard as your personal assistant. We have plenty of properties in the city; you can choose wherever you\'d like," she offered.
Reign considered her help for a moment, his expression unreadable. "Very well," he finally replied. "That guy will do.
"I\'ll have him meet you shortly," she assured him .
Reign nodded, seemingly satisfied with her response. "Make sure he knows to be discreet," he added, a hint of warning in his voice.
"I\'ll inform him," she affirmed, her tone steady as she prepared to handle the issue of the laboratory.
Turning away from him, she focused on the urgent task at hand.
The attack on their laboratory demanded her immediate attention, and she needed to coordinate the response quickly and efficiently.
As she made her way through the corridors, her subordinates were already gathering in the yard where the convoy of vehicles awaited.
Under the cover of night, ten black sedan-type cars stood in a precise line-up.
Their polished surfaces glinted faintly under the moonlight.
Approaching them with a focused yet calm expression, Lilith radiated authority, a stark contrast to the way she had to interact with Reign just moments ago.
As a tactician, she only needed to mask her true demeanor when dealing with someone as unpredictable as Reign.
Now, free from the need to please others, her true nature surfaced.
Her second-in-command, Dan, approached with a concerned look. "Miss Lilith, we\'re ready to move out. The team is briefed and standing by."
"Let\'s not waste any more time," she commanded.
"And remember, don\'t use your powers unless necessary. We can\'t let others know about the effect of the serum," she reminded everyone sternly.
The serum had the potential to weaponize humans, and her blood held the key to neutralizing its side effects.
It would be disastrous if they discovered this important information.
"Understood," everyone replied in unison.
CLICK!
Dan stepped forward and opened the door of the 2nd lead sedan for Lilith.
She nodded and gracefully slid into the back seat.
Dan quickly circled around to the passenger seat in the front, taking his position with efficiency
The rest of the team moved fast, entering their vehicles.
VROOOOOOM!
The convoy set off, driving quickly towards the outskirts of the city where the laboratory was located.
Inside the lead car, Dan began briefing Lilith on what they had gathered so far.
"The laboratory managed to hold on for a while," he began, his voice steady despite the gravity of the situation.
"But we have news that the attack was planned by the Scorpion Mercenary Group. They sent a team of twenty to infiltrate the base."
Lilith listened intently, absorbing the information. They were notorious for their ruthless tactics and relentless pursuit of their goals.
However, she never expected that they would attack her, considering she had been buying black market materials from their group for a high price.
\'Humans sure do like to backstab the hands that feeds them,\' she sighed, the weight of betrayal heavy on her mind.
\'I\'ll teach them that the tolerance of a devil can only go so far,\' she muttered, her purple eyes glowing with frustration.
The convoy moved steadily through the Region 5 streets, the silence only broken by the loud hum of engines. Suddenly, the lead car screeched to a stop, throwing everyone forward in their seats.
Lilith\'s sedan followed suit, coming to an abrupt stop.
BOOOOM!
Before Dan could respond, a deafening explosion shattered the quite night.
Up ahead, a building crumbled into a wreck, debris scattering across the street.
The force of the blast had caused the lead car to brake abruptly, avoiding the falling rubble.
"An explosion," Dan said, stating the obvious.
Lilith rolled her eyes, "I have eyes,"
"This wasn\'t an accident," she muttered. "Someone\'s trying to delay us."
"Find another way, " Dan quickly relayed orders through the convoy\'s communication system.
\'If I could just use my powers, this would be a piece of cake,\' she sighed, feeling frustrated.
She had been holding back to avoid being discovered and causing more complications.