Chapter 30 : Places, Camera and Action

Chapter 30 : Places, Camera and Action

I have everything I need. I take a strong rope along too. I've used the bathroom door 130 times. I counted the display floating over my health saying: '-50' every time. 

I kissed my wives goodbye. 

I'm in my office right now it's 14:48 Thursday as decided. 

I take the red orb in hand and stare at the clock on the wall. I take a few last deep breaths. 

It's 14:50.

"Shift X."

I'm in an empty office, it's dark I can barely see. I use some fire magic for light. 

I find the desk. Take the blade and put it in the cupboard at the far side of the room. I then go and sit down on the sofa right next to it. I use erase scent and erase presence skills. 

It's dark. I wait. 

I hear him come in. He didn't notice me. He goes and sits at his desk still looking over some papers. He puts them down then spots me.

By this time the grenade already landed, I put on my mask. It doesn't knock him out, It paralyzed him and his eyes remain open, he's conscious. 

I tie him to his chair and I move him by dragging him and the chair and set him so he'll be facing me on the couch. 

He's really heavy. According to Management his level is 352. I guess it adds up.

I stare him down. I can see the fear in his eyes. Good. I remove my mask.

"You are paralyzed"

He can't speak. I do see him blinking repeatedly.

"I could kill you right now, but I won't. This gas will wear off in about 15 to 20 minutes. I do need you to listen to me very carefully. First off I need you to use appraise on me."

He collects himself and I can see him reading my status screen. He then looks at me.

"Are you done? Blink twice for yes and once for no."

He blinks twice.

"You are Level 352, I am Level 205. Once this wears off you may be tempted to believe you can easily kill me."

I wait. He blinks once.

"You don't need to lie, but I should warn you I came prepared."

I lean forward. 

"I'm going to make you an offer you can't refuse."

I lean back again.

"You are going to dissolve your company, I will give you this."

I take out the map of the Southlands, I hold it up and point to the 'X' 

"This is where your ex wife Samantha is. Give all of this up and live a happy life with her."

I put the map down next to me.

"Don't worry I haven't done anything to her... Yet"

His eyes go wide.

"This is what happens if you threaten my family Mr. Masters"

His eyes blink twice.

"I know all about you green powder and how you use it to bring down countries, you sell your MP potions to the hospitals, using my methods of manufacture I might add. You stole it from me, but I'm willing to forgive you for this, as long as you do exactly as instructed. Are we clear"

I smile. He blinks twice.

"Good. After you dissolve your company. You are going to send word to David and Cindy to close up shop and come back. You will then give all your employees and gang members severance from the money you make from dissolving your company. You will then depart to the southlands and never return."

He blinks twice.

"You should almost be able to move, it's been 10 minutes"

"Nod your head and try to speak"

He nods

"Who are---"

He coughs violently.

"Isn't it obvious, My name is Kaijuu Ryu. But you already knew that."

His eyes go wide again. He takes a beat and collects himself

"How do you know I'll do what you say?"

"Because Mr Masters, in a moment I am going to untie you. Then you are going to attack me. If you don't Samantha is as good as dead. I am going to teach you without a shadow of a doubt that you are powerless against me."

He coughs again.

"Well the shall we. Time is up."

I untie Him. He's still a bit woozy.

I slap my chest.

"Come on, gimme your best shot."

He hesitates.

"DO IT OR SHE DIES"

He jumps. He takes out a knuckle duster. puts it on and winds up a heavy blow. He pulls back and..

*wham

I go flying. I hit the wall behind me. That really hurt, but I need to keep my cool if This bluf is to succeed.

I get up as calm as I can muster and dust myself off. I think he my have cracked a rib.

"Appraise me again"

His eyes go wide. He's visibly shaking now.

"Listen close. I can find you. Anytime anywhere."

I take out the blue orb. He collapses

"DO NOT let us meet again"

He nods his head vigorously.

"Shift Y"