Declaration of the Play : Part 1

Behind his mask, Kiaran smiled at the news teller after he hijacked the entire channel. There were some people lying on the ground, passing out. Only some were still conscious, and they did not dare to move an inch.

The said news teller cowered in fear, raising her hands in defeat at the sight of the mercenary. She trembly stared at him, trying to shove down the sob that started to form against her will.

"I'll take it from here." He commanded, and she quickly moved from her seat, running away from the mercenary.

"Don't leave the room, or you'll die," Kiaran stated without even staring at the woman who was about to reach the door.

She froze at his words and slowly turned around. Tears stained her cheeks as she kneeled on the floor beside some of the still-conscious people. She probably had a panic attack at the moment.