Intervention

As Romeo attempts to dodge the barrage of laser beams coming his way, he couldn't help but wonder where and how it all went wrong. Is it just him or is this the second time that he would be getting attacked today with no rhyme and reason.

A trip to one of the most exquisite places on the planet turned out to be a trip that seems to lead to his doom such that besides getting attacked by wild chimaeras, he is now trying to avoid getting hit by a laser beam with a frantical effort.

Though Romeo could proclaim himself as a Carnal Shifter, he is still a newborn after all and as such, he is still trying to grasp control over his newfound strength and speed. Because of the lack of the ability to exercise control over his abilities, Romeo's movements are sloppy thus leaving a chance for the armoured guard to causing damage to him.

The young man watched the scene unfolding before him with a broad smile on his face. He is clearly enjoying the predicament Romeo found himself. In his defence, Romeo was too disrespectful and stupid that he had to offend someone like him so he had to teach the slum outcast a lesson that he would never forget, even in death.

Alfred simply stood by in the sidelines with a look of terror on his face. He couldn't imagine the kind of situation Romeo got himself entangled with. Had the boy listened to him and stand down, perhaps, just maybe the young man would have really let him go after asking him to be magnanimous but Romeo just had to screw this up and now it seems like he is done for.

Alfred understandd that there is no way Romeo could match the armoured elite. Sure he could take on more than a dozen chimaeras all by himself, something that occurred only during his Carnal Shift, Alfred doubts that Romeo would be able to defeat the elite in battle.

Besides the lack of the ability to exercise control, Romeo had no experience whatsoever when it comes to combat. The armoured elite whose life revolves around violence and battle will simply crush the boy under his feet. The only reason Romeo was able to knock out one of them was simply because he has attacked when they least expected since they let their guards down for a moment but not now. Not when Alfred could clearly notice the killing intent being emitted by the armoured elite.

Even as the battle was taking place, no one did anything to interfere or intervene. The reason was as clear as a crystal. Those from the slums are considered as the lowest on the food chains such that their existence can only be compared to that of a livestock. Because of this reason, the slum outcasts are barely shown sympathy neither are they shown concern nor compassion even when they are not the one at fault most times.

Apart from this reason, everyone in the Spatial Port knows the identity of the young man. Owing to the powerful background of the young man, no one dares to involve themselves in his matters as that could only result to their own misfortune, something that not everyone wants so they simply went about with their businesses while ignoring the battle taking place in the centre of the Port.

Having suffered severe injuries due to the amount of laser beams that burnt his skin, Romeo is too weak to fight anymore. He had clearly overestimated his abilities and in doing so, he had underestimated his opponent who is versed in the way of battles. Eventually, Romeo ended up losing the fight as he was too tired to continue fighting as he fell to his knees when the armoured elites knocked him down.

Holding the turret to Romeo's head, the armoured elite turned to look at the young man clearly awaiting his orders. The young man squinted his eyes at Romeo and then turn to look at the armoured elite.

"Finish it." He casually ordered and at his command the turret in the armoured elite's wrist whirred as it draws power from the suit. He was about to blast out a laser beam when a shout interupted him.

"Stop!" A resounding order reverberated in the ears of the armoured elite causing him to withdraw his hand.

Everyone turned to look at the person who spoke and some of them could not stop the widening of their eye. Even Alfred's gaze showed a flicker of shock before it disappears as soon as it came.

Romeo tiredly raised his head to look at the person who saved him from the brink of death only to come across another young man having the same features as the previous one. The only difference between the two young men is their physique as the latter as broad shoulders and a tall figure. His build was not too bulky neither was it too lean and judging by his appearance, he seem to be in his late thirties or so Romeo thought.

"What is the meaning of this, Armstrong?" The young man questions the other, who now goes by the name Armstrong, with a cold tone that seems to send the entire Port into a frozen state.

One could tell by the aura being emitted by the young man that he is a powerhouse in the world of Carnal Shifters. His presence is one that brought with it a lot of pressure that tend to cause everyone, most especially the kneeling Romeo, to suffocate under it.

Armstrong simply shrugs before replying casually, "What does it seem like to you brother? I am trying to punish someone for being disrespectful to me."

The young man narrows his gaze at his younger brother. Finally turning to look at the battered Romeo kneeling on the ground, a realisation soon dawn on him.

"Does that look like punishment to you?" The young man asks calmly but one could tell that behind the facade of calmness, there is a storm brewing. "Look around you Armstrong, what stunt were you trying to pull?"

Armstrong had being deeply engrossed in watching the suffering of Romeo that he failed to notice that at some point, a crowd had gathered. He could now understand why his brother id angry but still, he is unwilling to admit his mistake.

"Have you forgotten what we are here for?" The young man questions while taking a step forward towards Armstrong. "I remember telling you not to do anything idiotic while I am gone but look at what you've caused."

"It wasn't my fault brother. It was all the fault of that bastard." Armstrong cursed as he pointed his finger at Romeo who was being assisted by Alfred to stand on his feet. "Had he not troubled me, I wouldn't have retaliated." Armstrong gritted his teeth as he spoke.

Romeo was shocked as Armstrong suddenly pushed all the blame on him. He was clearly the one who started the trouble yet Romeo was the one being criticized. Had it not being for the presence of the other young man, Romeo would have retort immediately without a care for having to be beaten up again, after all this wouldn't be the first time that he is on the brink of death.

The young man didn't care about the excuses his younger brother had to give him. Suddenly, a resounding slap echoed in the hall which caused gasps of shock to escape the lips of everyone as they stared at the duo wide-eyed.

Even Armstrong was bewildered for a moment before he came back to his senses. Tasting the metallic substance on his tongue, Armstrong soon realised that his older brother had slapped him. Had it been he was slapped privately, Armstrong might have forgotten about it but seeing that they were in public, he wanted to retaliate but he controlled himself.

He knows better than to attack his older brother as he was simply a monster when it comes to the kind of strength he possess. For this reason, Armstrong could only lock his jaw tightly while glaring at Romeo with fury. Since he couldn't move against his older brother, he might as well subject Romeo to his wrath seeing that he was the cause of it all.

"Did you know the gravity of what you've done?" The young man bellows causing Armstrong to lower his head apologetically.

"I am sorry brother. I shouldn't have let my emotions get the best of me." Armstrong apologies but he could feel the sting on his ego as it hurts more than the sting of having to be slapped by his older brother in public.

"Please forgive me brother. I promise my actions won't repeat themselves." Armstrong spoke through gritted teeth as he forced those words out of his mouth.

"I shall leave you be for now, but next time I wouldn't be so merciful." The young man said causing Armstrong to thank him.

The young man didn't pursue the matter anymore as he turns his physique to leave causing Armstrong to trail behind him. Armstrong soon follows his older brother but not before he shot a piercing glare at Romeo while vowing in his heart to take revenge for the humiliation he suffered today.

"Phew, that was a close one." Romeo said heaving a sigh of relief as the elitist group walked out of the hall. Alfred nodded beside him while wiping the beads of sweat away from his forehead.

He has to admit that the presence of that young man almost caused him to pee his pants. He couldn't believe that there is someone who could possess such strength at such age as the young man tends to be a powerhouse, something Alfred could discern based on the aura being emitted by him.

"Come on now, we better get to Land Climax to get you all checked up." Alfred says while helping Romeo as they proceed out of the hall. Though Alfred wanted to know the reason Armstrong wanted to punish Romeo, he refrains from asking as he could tell that Romeo was strained, not just mentally but also physically.

The duo made their way to another hall that contains series of portals that leads to other places. As it name implies, Spatial Port, unlike airports or seaports, is a place that contain spatial portals used for transportation through the manipulation of teleportation. Technology is far too advanced for humans to care about the use of vehicles to move from one place to another when they could simply walk through a portal and then get to where they are going without having to seat for hours.

*Ding: Synchronisation completed. Carnal Consciousness is fully integrated into the mind of the host. Congratulations Romeo.*

Suddenly, a voice pops up in Romeo's head causing him to jerk as they made their way to one of the portals. "Did you say something Alfred?" Romeo asks and is instantly confused when Alfred shook his head.

"Is something wrong?" Alfred asks with concern.

"Never mind Alfred, I thought you said something." Romeo replies. "I must be hearing things." He stated but that didn't caused him not to be bothered about the strange voice he heard in is head. He could swear that he heard someone spoke to him or perhaps it was just his mind playing tricks on him.

"Okay Romeo, Land Climax awaits." Alfred announced snapping Romeo out of his reverie.