Bad Born Blood Chapter 293

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An invisible murky current flows through Border City. People can only taste the sticky earth when the water reaches their necks.

The precarious balance of Border City was crumbling.

People who mistake neglect for freedom, chaos disguised as progress, and indifference for tolerance.

The conflict that was suppressed and covered up has been rotting for a long time, and on top of it, the flower of evil bloomed and gave off a bad smell.

‘The impending catastrophe is approaching.’

Border City was a transitional city that would soon disappear. The city that served as the border between the three kingdoms and races would explode like a bomb.

The three expanded kingdoms will clash and wage war. This is the future that all intellectuals and politicians foresee.

Race conflict is also dangerous. The dominance and rank of the races living on the planet Novas are also determined. Whether implicitly or explicitly, certain races will be treated well, while those with less utility will be placed in a poor position.

“Lapis, once this situation is over… … it would be best for you to leave Border City. Whether you join your fellow tribesmen or go to Bellato City. You’ll be treated well wherever you go.”

“Are you worried about me?”

“Rather than worrying, it’s more like a warning about the destruction of Border City.”

Lapis is a Tarpa race that is close to humanity. Lapis herself is an excellent technician, so she won’t be treated with contempt wherever she goes.

‘You’ll live better than me wherever you are.’

Come to think of it, I wasn’t in a position to worry about Lapis. I was more dangerous than Lapis.

Thud, thud.

I made my way through the crowds of the harbor with Lapis.

I checked each and every person passing by. If someone else saw me, it would look like my pupils were twitching.

Swish.

I looked up and saw the communications tower where Lars was waiting. Lars’s figure was so faint that I had to concentrate quite a bit to see his form clearly.

Lars was hanging on the top of a tower that normally no one could climb. From there, he looked down at the ground and observed it.

“Lars, you’ve arrived.”

I said, putting my hand to my ear.

-Luca, please move about 230 meters to the right. You will come across a building, and the area around it has been cordoned off. The security reinforcements have been noticeable since a while ago.

The reinforcement of the bodyguards may be due to Yen’s report.

“Are you sure that the person who entered was Anguise Regina?”

-My bill is something that came out this year. You can even count the number of feathers on a bird flying by. Should I join you on the ground?

“You keep monitoring your surroundings with those state-of-the-art eyes. You can see the outside world and let us know if anything goes wrong.”

-All right.

Lars seemed to want to ride a horse, but he followed orders like a soldier should. He was probably itching to get into the field. I would be the same if I were in the same situation.

Stop.

I disconnected the communication and moved as Lars instructed.

‘Lapis moves with me. It’s safer that way.’

If my guess is correct, there is no decent power around Anguis Regina.

‘The Equusian mercenaries aren’t in the port. They must have been deployed to another mission.’

I know well how the mercenary unit that Yen belongs to operates. When there are multiple areas of operation, they entrust Yen alone with missions that require fluid judgment and mobility.

‘En took charge of this area alone.’

The remaining escort would be at best auxiliary personnel to fill in the numbers.

‘If there were any decent power or Equusian mercenaries around here… … they would have come to support me and En when we fought.’

My brain’s thoughts flow smoothly. This level of analysis is not difficult for me now.

I am a former soldier and have gained a lot of experience. I have been in countless situations similar to the current situation. In tactical and strategic situations, even small clues can clearly show the big picture.

I stood with my back to the alley and only my head sticking out.

‘Ten, no, thirteen.’

I saw people walking around the building. They were all dressed in full body combat uniforms, so I couldn’t see their faces.

‘The problem is the patrol drones.’

There were police drones flying around the area. There were two of them flying high in the sky.

‘Police forces of the Bellato Federation… … .’

Things get tricky when public authorities intervene. It’ll be even more of a headache if my identity is exposed to the Bellato Federation.

“Lars, it’s work.”

-I’m listening.

Lars’ bright voice rang in my ears.

“There will be police drones and androids patrolling. Attack them to attract attention and escape. It would be nice to look like terrorists.”

-You mean to attract attention? My adaptive 3D maneuver grade was an A. Just leave it to me.

It seemed like Lars wanted to express his abilities to me in some way.

I held my breath and waited for Lars to act. Less than five minutes later, the signal came.

Phew- Huh!

An explosion occurred in the distance. Smoke rose thickly as the fire broke out.

I furrowed my brow slightly. It seemed like they had blown up a fuel depot somewhere on the docks.

… … You’re too ambitious, Lars.

But the effect was clear. The patrol drones that had been hovering around here began to turn their orbits fiercely and head towards the explosion site.

I saw that the drone was gone, so I released my cover and walked forward.

“Hey, this is a restricted area… … .”

The nearest armed guard pointed his gun at me and tried to warn me.

There is no time, and it is difficult to finish without killing anyone.

I closed my eyes and opened them. The bodyguard’s location and appearance were already clearly etched into my mind.

Creak.

I drew my supply pistol and pulled the trigger slowly and deliberately.

Ta-Ang!

My right arm, holding the pistol, moved steadily like a turret and fired with precision.

Thud, thud.

The guards fell before they could even fire back. My bullets pierced through the narrow helmet windows and sank into their heads.

The one-sided massacre ended quickly. Even after committing the murder, my mind was calm as if I had gone for a walk.

Every time I deal with a weaker opponent than my equal or stronger opponent, I realize more deeply that I am a skilled killer.

I gestured and called Lapis, who was hiding.

“… … You killed them all.”

Lapis also followed me, looking at the fallen bodyguards.

“We could subdue them without killing them, but that would take more time and put us at risk.”

“Oh, I didn’t mean to blame Luca. I’m a combat body builder. I don’t intend to pretend to be clean by myself.”

Those are comforting words.

We entered the building where Anguis Regina was. The building had exterior walls and windows that could be locked from the outside. It looked like it had been hastily renovated, with iron plates and chains added.

‘It’s a kind of prison.’

It seemed like they were planning to keep Anguise Regina confined here until just before the concert.

Kwajik!

I broke the lock and went inside.

“… …Anguise Regina.”

The interior was more peaceful than I thought. There were stage props, clothes, and a strong scent.

“I thought there was some kind of commotion, and it was you, Detective Luca.”

Anguise Regina was sitting at her dressing table with her back to us. She was looking at us through the mirror.

I too looked at Anguise Regina’s face through the mirror. The stage makeup was thick and dark like a mask.

I kept my mouth shut, and Lapis answered for me.

“Luka is here to help us, Regina.”

Anguise Regina rubbed her face with a makeup brush as if she were painting it. She moved her lips leisurely, as if she was in no hurry at all.

“You were cold to me when I really wanted you, but you showed up at the last minute to help me out of kindness. Luca, what do I and Jafar mean to you?”

“haha…….”

I burst out laughing. Anguise Regina’s hands froze as she heard my laughter.

Thud, thud.

I approached Anguise Regina and spat out the words.

“I remember my first meeting with you.”

“When you shoot me in the leg?”

“Well, everyone is asking me for answers. Like I’m some kind of great person. Jaffa? Anguish Regina? Yeah, fine! If you want to know what’s on my mind, then tell me.”

I grabbed Anguise Regina’s hair and pulled it, then immediately grabbed her chin and pushed it up.

Uduk.

My grip tightened. Lapis ran over to stop me.

“Why did I come here? I came because if you and Jafar get into trouble, I think the bed will be messed up for three days. Don’t expect any moral reasons or grand relationships. I just want to feel at ease. If you act like a brat and irritate me, that’s a good thing. If you just take Lapis, that’s all.”

Anguish Regina laughed, her face red and her breath out of her mouth.

“Sol, straight… … good. Kaak, hmph.”

I threw Anguise Regina and threw her to the ground. Lapis supported Anguise Regina.

“Luka, this shouldn’t have happened!”

“Lapis, you don’t know Anguise Regina. That woman… … is the only one who understands what you say.”

Anguise Regina also extended her hand to Lapis as if to dissuade her.

“It’s okay, Lapis. I was just curious about what was on Luca’s mind. Hmm, I guess I’ll have to wear a choker when I perform, since I’ll probably get a handprint-shaped bruise. Like Luca.”

Anguise Regina, who was touching her own neck, looked at the nape of my neck.

“I became interested in street fashion.”

I said, tapping my neck.

“Thank you for coming, but it’s too late. I plan to proceed with the concert as scheduled.”

I squinted my eyes.

“Are you going to do as Son Seok-jae wishes?”

“Everything is for Jafar. My only mother. Up until now, Jafar has protected me. Even when I went astray and acted as I pleased, Jafar tolerated me without showing any sign of displeasure. Now, it’s my turn to protect Jafar.”

Determination was evident on Anguise Regina’s face. Looking at that expression, the ‘Elise Kwan’ in Jafar’s memories came to mind. Elise Kwan was Anguise Regina’s past name.

“Have you recovered some of your past memories?”

“Thanks to Mr. Gaya, it’s been quite a lot. I can handle it now. My father was a terrible person. I guess I didn’t want to admit that he was my real father. I always blamed the world, blamed others… … I acted like I was the hardest on the planet. In fact, it must have been harder on Jafar.”

Anguise Regina showed no signs of anxiety. She was so detached that it was hard to believe she had been kidnapped and imprisoned.

I didn’t expect that Anguish Regina would be this kind of person. No, I guess I should say that she has grown since I last saw her.

People change. Just as I change, so do others. No one is still, whether the change is good or bad.

… … Something feels uneasy.

I looked at Anguish Regina, slowly letting my thoughts drift as if I was observing every pore of hers.

It was not easy to read Angus Regina’s emotions and thoughts. It was difficult to predict where she would go. It was as if she was conceiving chaos.

“I don’t need anyone’s help anymore. It’s time for Japha and I to step out of Kinuan’s shadow. And my fragile heart that wants to lean on you.”

A clue that had been wandering between my anxieties began to appear faintly.

The reason why it was easy for the Equusian mercenary corps to end their contract with Company Jafar. Even though he was a warrior of the mercenary race, En calmly kept his word until the very end without revealing any clues.

“Anguise Regina, what have you done?”

“I have already been registered as Son Seok-jae’s daughter. The legal procedures have also been completed. I have a funny name, Elise Son.”

All it took was one more piece, and then everything would be visible.

Anguish Regina took out her terminal. She checked it and smiled brightly.

“Hehehehe… … .”

Anguish Regina held out her terminal towards us with a broad smile.

A picture appeared on the screen.

‘Son Seok-jae, and… … .’

Son Seok-jae’s head was cut cleanly. The person holding the hair was someone I knew well.

‘… … Ragnata Anima.’

Ragnata assassinated Son Seok-jae.

Ragnata is still an excellent assassin, although she is far from her prime. It is difficult for any force to stop her.

‘When Ragnata was staying at the Jafar Corporation building, Anguis Regina took good care of him.’

I don’t know the friendship and conversation that took place between the two of them at that time.

Given Ragnata’s personality… … it wouldn’t be strange if he gave Angus Regina a contact number and offered to help her at least once.

I opened my eyes slightly. My emotions were complicated. I didn’t know what to say.

“I guess it wouldn’t be bad if I became the queen of Border City. Luca, it may not mean anything, but thank you for coming all the way here.”

Anguise Regina winked at me cheerfully.

Crunch!

An unexpected move occurred to Lapis. She aimed her self-defense pistol at Anguish Regina.

“Then, Yen, Yen… … why on earth! Did you leave Yen to be killed by Luca?”

Lapis cried out.