Preparation to Merge

(Well, this is somehow turning to be quite interesting)

'You should still be careful. We both know that everything we experienced at the prison is just the tip of the iceberg. Outside of those prison walls is the reality. One wrong move, and you'll have the possibility to face death. You aren't a part of some movie or fictional stories, so you should be wary of your surroundings at all times.'

(Things like that shouldn't be an aspect of our worries. Until I meet her, I wouldn't let myself depart from this life)

'By her, you meant that woman who appeared in your dreams, right?'

(How did you know about her?)

'We share the same mind! Have you forgotten that already? There's also that one time that happened back at the prison when she appeared in a dream where you are lying on her lap, caressing her face. However, it all went dark after. That's when I heard you saying the word soon.'

That vision my alternate personality has is quite terrorizing. Seeing something sweet but then suddenly turning into something tragic. Although I wouldn't take into mind a nightmare that I didn't happen to remember. A vision like that is enough to make someone wonder.

"A phone call from Old Man," Suddenly, the Bluetooth system of the car rang a couple of times before I heard who was calling.

Twenty-nine missed calls in the first ten minutes after I entered the car and answering Mazuko's call. Because I was lost in thought while in a conversation with my alternate. I didn't notice the endless ringing inside the car. Along with those missed calls are countless messages from the old man. Asking where I am.

Not long after, I received another call in which I was able to answer swiftly.

"Hello, It hasn't even been an hour since I left the mansion. What is this urgent matter that made you call twenty-nine times!" I couldn't contain my annoyance that I let out a soft yell during the call.

"Where are you right now!" You sneaky child, when did you remove the tracking device under the car. Never mind about that, where are you right now!" The hell was he shouting for? I should be the one getting mad for not having just one day of rest.

"What would you do if I won't tell you my location? Would you send your men all around Japan searching for me? Good luck finding me," Making fun of my adopted father is somehow exhilarating. However, judging from the tone of his voice, something is happening.

"This is not the time for your jesting, Nicholas! Return to the mansion as soon as possible," As I have already deducted. There is an incident that's about to happen.

"Alright, chill. I just visited my former school and the place where I worked in the past. I've already finished my business here, so I'll just head back. Are you happy now?" After hearing my answer, the old man ended the phone call.

That ominous feeling I had earlier might be connected to the warning the old man meant. Considering that last night was the raid at the mansion, some may willingly assault me because I still haven't recovered. However, the joke is on them, given that I have regained half of my normal condition.

Nevertheless, it wouldn't be advisable to stay outside with a death flag hanging on my head. While I drove away to head back to the mansion, not long after when I noticed that a car was following me from behind. Although the vehicle doesn't seem to be owned by the family. The owner of it does like to spend time with its luxuries. A red sports car that has a resemblance to the famous sportscar created by Dodge.

Only five out of the fifty total manufactured car seems to be brought here in Japan. Having one of those only means that you are extremely rich or, in our case, a part of the nine great mafia families. The driver better quit following me around if they dont want that precious sports car go to waste. I'll be letting him follow me for a few minutes, and if the driver still doesn't cease from his annoying gesture, they better prepare themselves for a ride to hell.

-After a few minutes-

I had already reached the highway, yet the red sports car still kept on with his annoying gesture, following me everywhere I head. However, because I kept looking at the side mirror. I didn't notice that a car suddenly obstructed my path. Thankfully, I was swift enough to hit the brakes before I was caught up in an accident.

Then, also the red sports car parked behind me. A group of black cars started arriving at the scene surrounding every exit where my car could fit in. One by one, those men riding inside the vehicles have begun to get off the car. Either one of them is holding a metal pipe, and almost all of them are wearing brass knuckles. Who would they brought half a hundred of their men just to corner one guy like me?

"Nicholas "The Grim Reaper" Kim, get out of the car, or we'll blow your car into pieces! You dared to mess with the Cassano Familia! Get out of that car right now!" Someone from those group of men surrounding me shouted. And who the hell thought of that concept Grim Reaper in my name. What a childish and annoying choice of words.

The old man suddenly called again just at the right time.

"The others will arrive there shortly. You thought I only added only one tracker, did you? Guess what, I knew how you would behave, so I prepared another one just in case. Don't act hastily because those men are the members of our rival family. The only reason why there are only nine great families. Our family and theirs stood head to head as the one standing at the top. You better be careful in handling the situation you are in right now," In other words, their strength is equal to our family.

However, because of my sudden appearance in the rival family, they have considered me a threat that would result in our family overpowering theirs. After countless rumors have already spread because of what happened last night. What the old man warned me about is starting to come to reality.

"In the count of three, if you dont get out of your car, we'll just blow it up along with you!" Who does that man think he is. Bossing me around, assuming I would obey his commands.

While slowly opening the driver's side door, everyone surrounding me started to be attentive. They didn't expect that I would be exiting from the passenger's side.

"What the hell do you want?" Shouted softly, enough to be heard by everyone in the surrounding.

'That was a wrong move, Xavier. You should have waited for your allies to arrive before leaving the car. And may I remind you that you still haven't recovered from what happened to you last night. Stop being a stubborn little brat who only thinks of himself. You know well what might happen to you because of that mindset of yours. Focus on your goal, and not be involved in any conflicts that might lead to something much more.'

(You dont have to worry one bit about my decision right now. Have you forgotten that I always have a plan before planning to do something? Just have a bit of faith, and you'll see what I meant)

"Come with us, and we'll handle everything peacefully. However, if you so much as assault anyone of us, we have no choice but to resort to violence," One of those men yelled their conditions. But it doesn't seem to be beneficial to me whatsoever.

"How could I trust your conditions when you have clearly expressed hostility towards me?

Cornering me with ten of your black cars, each having at least five men from your family. There might be a loose screw on your head. If you expected that I'll accept your invitation. That undeniably doesn't have any advantages," The first strike will surely draw the attention of the person riding the sports car.

"A man who single-handedly defeated men that belongs two of the NINE greats in a week. You evidently have the advantage even if we have you outnumbered," Alright, time for the second strike. This would probably infuriate every man around here. That also applies to the one inside that dazzling sports car.

"A family that holds an influence equal to us. Believed in rumors by those who are below them. How pathetic, a man in his mid-twenties, cornered by half a hundred men because of hoaxes heard stating that a man single-handedly overwhelmed two of the most ferocious families belonging to the NINE. Frightened by a single man, how amusing," Finally laid out the second strike. Just another provocation and the person inside that dazzling red sports car will appear.

"How dare you ridicule our family! You will pay the price for your arrogance! The Lombardo Family won't be able to help you now!" Strike three, they have fallen into the trap.

"Everyone, chill out! We dont want the police to be involved in our affairs! Remember that we are currently on the highway!" A wonderful woman dressed in a long black dress with a slit on the side, paired with high heels sandals.

"You've caught my attention, handsome. However, I have a surprise that you'll surely like. Come out of the car, John!"

To my surprise, the person who exited the vehicle was my half-brother John.

"Surprise, my brother!"