Mafia Crisis Part 21
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[Faraday.]
Faraday:We will start where we left off.
[Later…]
Mavis says, "When the war was ongoing, many shadow organizations were attempting to stir up chaos and take the country."
"Most of them got crushed by my army."
"However, there is one that everyone thought was destroyed, but I knew better."
"They don't go by a name."
"They don't have a purpose."
"An identity."
"They hide among the normal people around here."
Henryzx900: So you need us to find them.
Mavis then says
"We need you to keep them at bay."
"We have uncovered a plot to kill the royal family."
"It will be happening during the second-to-last trial. If done successfully, we shall grant you anything you wish."
Henryzx900 then calls the others to the room and informs them of what's happening.
They all agree to help, and the Queen suggests they all shower.
[Later… at the bathhouse.]
The bathhouse, a sanctuary of warmth and luxury, greets visitors with the soft glow of candlelight reflecting off polished marble and intricate mosaics depicting serene aquatic scenes.
Dominating the room are a series of large, sunken baths, filled with steaming, scented water and surrounded by delicate carvings of mythical sea creatures.
The air is thick with the mingled scents of lavender, rosemary, and rose petals, creating an atmosphere of soothing tranquility.
Plush towels and finely woven robes lie within arm's reach, while shelves of exotic soaps, oils, and lotions stand ready to pamper the weary.
Overhead, a vaulted ceiling adorned with faintly shimmering tiles completes the sense of otherworldly peace, offering a rare and welcome respite from the castle's relentless demands.
[The bathhouse]
While the boys are in one room, the girls share a different room.
Henryzx900 and Astrolaris are in a third room.
Astrolaris looks at Henryzx900 as he freezes the water around him. Henryzx900 lets it be known that he doesn't do well in high temperatures.
Astrolaris sits down and bathes herself. While bathing, she hears a faint noise coming from outside. She figures it's either a wild animal or something more sinister.
Astrolaris leaves, completely naked, and goes to investigate. She makes sure to keep in contact with Henryzx900.
Astrolaris opens the window that leads to the roof and finds a masked figure. She is easily able to use her powers to apprehend this new person. She unmasks him. He is a rough-looking man, appearing to be in his 30s.
Astrolaris says
"Why?"
The Man then replies with.
"Why what?"
Astrolaris replies with
"Why did you attempt to break in?"
The Man then says
"Under orders, girly. Now put me down."
Astrolaris then hangs his body over the rooftop.
Astrolaris then says
"I can drop you off any day now."
"Give me more information."
The man is forced to tell Astrolaris all about the plan to kill the queen. Long story short, they wanted to send one guy in to distract the guards. They then wanted to send more guys in to act as bait. Finally, this guy was supposed to be the one who carried out the act.
Astrolaris then says
"Bravo! This plan is pretty decent."
"Unfortunately, my detection skill has allowed me to locate one of your bases."
"I shall place you in prison and then go on my merry way."
Astrolaris then keeps jumping from rooftop to rooftop to find the nearest prison. When she finds the prison, she quickly knocks on the door and hands him over.
[Later…]
She comes across one of the hideouts of these goons.
Hideout.]
Deep within the heart of the city, concealed from prying eyes and hidden from the world, lies the clandestine hideout of the enigmatic secret organization.
Tucked away in an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town, the hideout exudes an aura of mystery and intrigue, its unassuming exterior belying the secrets that lie within.
As one steps through the unmarked entrance, a labyrinth of dimly lit corridors and winding passageways unfolds, leading deeper into the heart of the hideout.
The walls are adorned with cryptic symbols and ancient runes, hinting at the organization's arcane origins and clandestine activities.
Shadows dance across the walls, casting an eerie glow that adds to the sense of foreboding that permeates the air.
At the heart of the hideout lies the central chamber, a vast and dimly lit space shrouded in secrecy and guarded by vigilant sentinels. In the center of the chamber stands a grand obsidian altar, its surface etched with intricate sigils and symbols of power.
Mysterious artifacts and arcane tomes line the shelves, their secrets waiting to be unlocked by those deemed worthy.
Here, in the heart of darkness, the organization's members gather to plot and scheme, their whispers echoing through the shadows as they weave their web of intrigue and deception.
[Hideout]
Astrolaris slowly sneaks in, making sure to activate her invisibility. She overhears a lot of conversations. They talk about how happy they will be once the queen is dead.
Astrolaris sees one of them alone and decides to do a Hitman 2-esque takedown. She grabs his neck and slowly brings him to the ground. She grabs a knife from somewhere and stabs him. She doesn't kill him, however, she only puts him to sleep.
Astrolaris then pulls out a pistol from somewhere. When another guard notices that the first one is down, he instantly takes a vantage point and calls other guards to wait and hide. They will attempt to ambush Astrolaris.
Astrolaris throws a flashbang, but one of the goons picks it up, throws it back, and shoots in the direction it was thrown from. Astrolaris is impressed by the training of the goons.
She then walks in and announces herself. They all begin to shoot at her instantly. Unfortunately for them, their bullets don't seem to work on Astrolaris. Astrolaris then uses some type of magic to put them all to sleep.
She then continues forward into what looks to be the armory.
[The Armory]
Deep within the shadowy confines of the secret organization's hideout lies the armory, a chamber of steel and sorcery where weapons of legend are forged and ancient artifacts are safeguarded.
Concealed behind a hidden panel in the heart of the hideout, the armory is a sanctuary of power and protection, accessible only to those deemed worthy by the enigmatic leaders of the organization.
As one navigates through the labyrinthine corridors and concealed passageways of the hideout, a heavy iron door marked with cryptic symbols leads to the armory.
Stepping inside, one is greeted by a sight to behold—rows of gleaming weapons, enchanted armor, and mystical relics that pulse with untold power.
The air crackles with the scent of magic and the faint hum of ancient enchantments, as the armory exudes an aura of both danger and opportunity.
In the center of the armory stands a grand forge, its flames dancing with an ethereal light that casts intricate shadows across the chamber.
Skilled artisans and master craftsmen work tirelessly, shaping metal and imbuing it with arcane energies to create weapons of unparalleled might and armor of impenetrable defenses.
[The Armory]
Astrolaris sees all the weapons and other items. She decides to pull out a bag and steal it all. She bags everything one by one, piece by piece. She even grabs some armor for Chang and their friends.
She's about to be done, but unfortunately, she is confronted by the local boss, Hilton.
Hilton is one of the mob bosses responsible for hating the queen. The queen stopped his main operations, so now he wants her head.
Hilton grabs his gun and begins to fire at Astrolaris. Astrolaris dodges the bullets and punches him in the stomach.
Hilton doesn't go down without a fight; he stands back up and uses magical beams. The beams begin to connect with Astrolaris.
Astrolaris shakes it off and says
"Is that all you have? I am Astrolaris! A Grand Dragon! You shall tremble at my presence!"
Hilton then begins to call for backup, but he notices that everyone he employs is asleep.
Hilton then realizes he's finished and begins to beg for mercy.
Astrolaris grants him mercy under one condition: he works for her until the day he dies, and even in the afterlife, he still works for her. He accepts these harsh terms in exchange for his life.
Astrolaris then laughs.
Astrolaris tips off the police again and informs them of what's going on.
[Later…]
The queen is informed of Astrolaris's good deeds. She honors her by giving her a medal. Mavis asks why Astrolaris is currently naked.
Astrolaris tells Mavis that it is more comfortable for a dragon to be only in scales and skin.
Astrolaris then walks into one of the guest rooms and slowly falls asleep.
Henryzx900: Seems like you did all the work.
Henryzx900:There are still more enemies, so we need to watch out.
Henryzx900: I'll get up later and scout the area.
Mavis then says
"Sounds good."
[Later…]
Henryzx900 is patrolling through the night when he sees somebody familiar in the distance.
Faraday: Who could it be?
[End]
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