Chptr 29 Revelation

"Because the person or the group of people behind that killer isn't someone you can just provoke. Else, lots of civilians will be killed and even all of your families will be implicated." Instead of Hic replying, a hologram instantly appeared in the middle of the table showing the face of a good looking old man. Having a hologram was a luxury to those people who can afford it but only a million people were able to access this out of billions.

The sudden appearance of the hologram scared them except Ajy, Hic and the policewoman who was named Natasha.

"God dammit!"

"Oh Fuck!"

"Shiiit!"

"Aaaah!"

"How could you afford a watch with a hologram feature?" It was Hic who asked since he knew the value of this watch and only capable people can afford it. He was now looking Ajy with suspicion. Even the others looked at him strangely, as if he wasn't Ajy, the one they used to know, "I know you are not that kind of person but tell me, did you get this illegally?"

Gazing at Hic with a meaningful smile, his best of friends already knew that he got it in a legal process. Now, they were wondering how he was able to acquire it since it's not something a commoner can acquire easily, "You won't believe me even if I tell you!"

"Wait! Before you talk about how he acquired this hologram, Ajy, you already knew who killed our son? And yet you didn't even tell me? And you're even doing nothing?" Mira questioned with anger.

Before Ajy could reply, the hologram was changed to a pissed teenage girl, "How dare you accuse my future husband of not doing anything! You weren't able to know the man behind your son's death and you're questioning him? And why does he have to tell you about it? Who abandoned him? Who left him? Who didn't even bother to check on him? Who publicly humiliated him? Who was the one who didn't mention that he has a son? Wasn't it you? What did he ever do to you to deserve those things? And you still have the guts to question him? What a bitch!"

Everyone avoided Mira's gaze embarrassed. And every word that came out from the teenage girl pricked Mira's heart. It was brutal yet true. She can't refute the girl. Tears rolled down her cheeks.

"And did you know Ajy nearly died after knowing his son died? That he was willing to sacrifice his self to save you despite all those things you and your family did to him?" The teenage girl asked giving Mira a sarcastic reaction.

All of them looked at Ajy, his best friends were shocked and worried. Myrtle and Mira never expected that revelation, even Natasha was surprised because she never found out about it after thoroughly investigating him.

"Two years ago, the Mayor of Bulacan wasn't just the target in the assassination. You were a part of it," Ajy calmly spoke and shoved the food inside his mouth.

"And you were the one who shielded me, even chased the assassin," Mira replied crying. Regret, pain and lots of emotions flooded her. She owed Ajy a lot: love, a son, a life, respect and trust. She was afraid of meeting Ajy's gaze. She just sat there crying while Myrtle was comforting her.

"And that unanimous texter was you? Who gave me the address of that assassin? The reason why my ranking rose," Hic added as everything became clear to him. The puzzle that has been bugging him for years was instantly solved. Hic told the rest about that assassination two years ago and how he dismissed the case since it included lots of people that might cause a killing spree.

"Come on guys, it was all in the past! He's fine and happy, so what's there to worry about? Let's just eat!" Ban excitedly changed the atmosphere.

"Sigh! Apology for my granddaughter's behavior but before I go, I have a piece of information about you - the Soaring Phoenix is looking for you, the number one Mage, Vamp. Even Drac who knows your real identity is being pressured by his guild."

Another shocking news terrified the people inside the VIP room of the Meet and Dine restaurant. They never expected that the person they were having a meal with was a famous celebrity inside the game they were all playing.

"Damn bro! You never told us you were also playing the game?"

"You kept lying to us not touching the game even once and now, you are actually the season one champion of W. A. R.?"

"How many more secrets you were keeping from us?"

"Alas! Vamp is already an old legend. But the person behind that character shall rise again and be an existence that will always be remembered!" Ajy smiled full of confidence and conviction. This made his best friends smile and showed their support on their faces.

"Oh and by the way old man, your number one title as the number one assassin won't last long!" Ajy smiled wickedly. Again, the people around are getting numbed by this revelation. They never expected to also meet the legendary class of assassins: Night Stalker who took the VR storm by surprise.

"You found a gem? Is he that good?" The old man was full of curiosity.

"She's a kid, eleven to be exact and was able to recreate your personal skill - Thousand Slashes!" Ajy smiled triumphantly as if he won against the old man, "And I'm going to teach her everything that I know."

Then, Ajy played the video of Ruby fighting against one of the Naga Mages despite her low level. They witnessed her execution of the 'Thousand Slashes' and they gasped as they couldn't believe what they were witnessing.

"What an unpolished gem! She will have a bright future in the game!" The old man praised while stroking his beard and ended the hologram call.

Before they all separated, Ajy also told them that the one who gave him the watch with a hologram feature was Peerless Saintess - the number one berserker in the game. She was also the one with the highest level right now and was the champion of season 2 competition. The reason she gave her the watch was because he once helped her in getting her legendary class: Qigong Warrior.

The one thing he revealed to them last was his new in game name. He was Unknown. Everyone's jaw dropped. They looked at each other trying to find words to come out. Unknown, a rising celebrity, the only Filipino who owned a land in game and the talk of the big guilds.

Revelations after revelations couldn't let their mind process well that they only asked if they could be a part of his guild. He wanted to agree but he has a reason why he created the guild, not to be with his closest friends nor best friends. But to be with people who have the same goal and experiences. So he asked them, "Have you ever tasted the despair of being forgotten?"

None of them were able to answer him. Ajy reminded them not to disclose everything they heard inside the room and everyone just nodded. Mira, for the whole time never touched her food as she was silently sobbing while listening to the conversation. And as they were about to part ways she wanted to talk with Ajy privately.

Inside the same room where Ajy plucked Mira's flower, the room where it all began, Mira was sitting on the bed with clenched fists. Ajy was leaning on the door waiting for Mira to speak.

With a hoarse voice, Mira looked at Ajy with longing, "Can we go back to how it used to be?"

"We can't!" Ajy completely rejected not giving an ounce of pity nor reluctance.

Seeing his behavior, Mira sobbed and regretted every action she made before. This was the fruit of not fighting for her love, the pain was terrorizing her. But she still gathered herself and asked him, "Then can you tell me who killed our child?"

"I can't!" He coldly replied.

"Why?" She was pleading for the truth.

"Simply because I lost my trust in you!" Ajy turned his back on her and opened the door. Before he stepped out, "And it's better this way, your mind and heart might not be able to handle too much revelation in a day. But you will learn the truth soon!"