Headhunter #3

The carriage continued on its way towards the location of the base and constantly kept a lookout for anyone following.

Just as they were reaching a secluded area and almost there, several arrows flew towards the two cloaked people.

One arrow was very deadly and had more power behind it which showed the quality of the arrows and bow while the other penetrated into their shoulder after trying to dodge a fatal strike.

One of them died instantly and several arrows followed up ending his life quickly.

During the tasks, Ki, Rashida and the numbers had been using a variation of different tactics in ambushing situations or different battles so that they could hone their different skills and not just rely on one trick.

In order to survive and come out as the winner in a battle, there needed to be many methods available to use and they had to be used skilfully to overcome many enemies upon being outnumbered or when facing a far more powerful opponent.

Many focus on one path alone and that gets them far and gains them a lot of fame and strength in that department but when confronted with someone like Ki, they will find it difficult to handle her various tricks and tactics.

Ki walked over to the carriage and took out a vial containing a different type of Gu Worm this time and opened the headhunters mouth allowing it to go down her throat entering her body. "This is necessary…"

The headhunter is loyal to nobody but herself and their pursuits of strength and wealth as stated from the investigation.

She was listed as a person of interest but also a problematic person who could try to kill those near her if any attempts to control her are put in place.

A person that feels unsafe and unstable may act out in violent ways if they are suddenly restricted, controlled by others and placed in a situation where they have no more control over themselves especially someone with her own difficult past and life experiences.

Either she would attempt to flee when given the chance, she would lash out at those around her or at those connected to the one restricting her.

Since she had good talents as an assassin, Ki did not wish to end her life so easily and wished to make use of her in some way.

She had no choice but to use one of Gu Worms from the emotion category.

Those type of Gu once consumed stimulate the various emotions towards the first person that they witness or have contact with, there are also versions that allow them to have these feelings towards the Gu mystical user controlling it.

A person can be arranged to meet someone and consume a Gu Worm that stimulates their hatred and murderous intent towards that person, if an argument or misunderstanding happens then that hatred will continue to deepen until they begin to attack the other party and kill them or are killed themselves.

Others would use a similar Gu Worm to stimulate a persons affection and love for themselves resulting in them being chased around by numerous admirers that would slowly fall deeper in love turning into madmen willing to do anything for the person they admire and love so deeply.

Unlike the puppet or brain Gu that claims complete domination of the hosts actions, this one slowly and subtly works to build up the hosts emotions towards a target or the Gu master.

The one that she had fed to the headhunter was one that stimulated the feelings of loyalty and devotion towards herself.

It would first start with the feeling of familiarity and a slightly close relationship to herself and then slowly deepen to a level where the headhunter would become completely loyal to her and would not even question each of her requests.

How far deeply she will fall into those emotions depends on how much the Gu Worm has been used to trigger those specific feelings within her so she can either be manipulated to a certain level and retain her own rationality or she could fall into complete devotion and obsession with Ki.

Usually Ki was against manipulating or taking away the free will of people but right now she was in need of someone with her talents and strength, most others were given various options in how they could live even if they had some restraints placed on them but the headhunter needed a little more control over her since she may become unstable or unpredictable if provoked or she does not like a request made to her.

There was also the fact that she was coldblooded enough to take tasks to target children and elderly, even if she did end their lives quickly and according to her task there was the risk that if angered because of being controlled by her, she may target Ki's own brother or sister when Ki is distracted.

The others could have also had the same thing done to them but their habits and lifestyles or just their arrogance in general was always going to be a problem that would create more troubles for her than what she would gain from having them as her loyal subordinates so she chose to end their lives quickly.

The headhunter was a professional in her role and did not seem to have any kind of past like the others so she was much easier to manage than them so long as she was influenced by the Gu Worm.

Upon waking up the headhunter was wide eyed upon seeing the figure in front of her and experiencing the weakness in her body.

Then she remembered how she had gotten here and was feeling betrayed and wished to get revenge.

The person in front of her seemed to be friendly to her somehow and did not seem in any way hostile. "Where am I?"

Ki calmly stated. "You have been saved by my group. I will not lie to you, you have been targeted by the Blood Sect and your boss has betrayed you. A task was issued and he took it due to the other parties influence but also the large reward offered for your captured."

The headhunter frowned. "What could they want with me though? I have never offended them."

She seemed to have the feeling to trust the words of the other party but she couldn't help but have a little resistance upon learning the truth as it seemed unbelievable.

Ki shook her head and calmly explained. "They do not want you for revenge or any other reason but their desire for your blood. The heir of the sect is preparing for the next realm and needs resources. To him you are nothing but a living blood container, if you try to resist capture then those around you will be targeted but lucky for you, now you no longer have anyone close. So.. do you wish for revenge? There is a base nearby where they were planning to take you. Do you wish to help out?"

Ki calmly stimulated her desire to get revenge with her words so that she could be the one to lead her there and assist with her revenge.

In doing so, the levels of trust and friendly relations would be stimulated further making her fall deeply into the trap she had set up.

The headhunter looked up and said. "If you can give me a weapon then I will kill them."

Since the other party had saved her and was helping her achieve her revenge,her feelings become much stronger towards them.

She did not realise it but slowly she was falling into the trap one step at a time.

After receiving treatment for the poison in her body and regaining her strength, the headhunter felt even more gratitude and friendliness towards Ki.

Ki passed over a weapon, cloak and mask to her and spoke calmly. "Lets go. I will gain entry and you follow up with the others with the ambush and killing of those within. Just wait my signal and then you can begin."

The headhunter nodded quietly while following.

She felt it was a little strange that she was being so obedient to the other party but since she had just been saved and cured by them, she felt that it was because she wished to repay them for their help.

After all it was rude to reject the requests of someone that saved her life and was helping her get revenge, even if the group happens to be part of a large sect that many would not dade to provoke but here those people were, risking their lives for her and probably others.

She never could feel sad or happy during a task because she removed her emotions completely but strangely she was feeling a little excited towards this battle even with the risks involved during and afterwards.