The Lycan's Interference

As if they had been waiting for an opportunity to strike, the Armoured Elites, after receiving the subtle hint through Armstrong's glance, immediately pounced on Romeo.

Although their movements were unnecessary as they could literally turn Romeo into atoms with just the activation of their plasma cannons, they felt that there was no fun in doing so as they would take great pleasure in tearing Romeo limb from limb, after all, the boy has once stolen from them so it is only fair for them to return the favour.

Armstrong's smug expression soon resurface as he looked at his Armoured Elites cornering Romeo like predators stalking their prey. He was quite dissatisfied to see Romeo talking back to him that he felt an extreme urge to teach him a lesson.

A lesson Romeo would have learnt the previous day had it not been for the timely intervention of his older brother.

In a world were the rich rules, especially if they tend to possess a powerful Carnal Gene, the less privileged are the ones that are bullied even if they also possess a Carnal Gene.

At the end of it all, Carnal Gene or not, it all comes down to how influential one is in a world that favours the wealthy and aristocratic while casting the poor aside, treating them like people from the slums.

Being a scion of a wealthy Horde, Armstrong has never faced such humiliation in his entire life. In fact, he is used to people bowing before him with humility and reverence, so when Romeo rubbed his humiliation further in his face, he felt that he must regain his pride.

And what better way to regain his pride but to humiliate someone, in whose hands he has once suffered the same fate before.

"What do you think you are doing?!" Just when the Armoured Elites were about to enact their darkest desires on Romeo, a furious voice reverberated around them causing them to pause in their actions.

Armstrong's smug expression crumbles as he cursed whoever dares to interrupt him multiply in his head. He was so close, this close, to avenging himself only to have some mindless gossip interfere in his business.

If he doesn't teach the gossip the same lesson he is about to teach Romeo, then his name isn't Armstrong and he is not a bona fide member of his Horde.

The group of men slowly turned their attention to the source of the voice only to be stunned speechless by the sight of the young girl before them, except for Armstrong whose eyes flickers with aggression and hatred towards the other party.

With long shimmering silver hair cascading down to her waist like liquid silk while accentuating her modest but petite frame, Romeo has to admit that the girl is probably be the most beautiful girl he has ever laid his eyes upon in his entire life.

Everything about her screams aristocracy especially the luxurious high-tech gown she is claded on which combines opulence with innovative technology.

The gown is made up of an exquisite silk with intricate hand beaded embroidery integrated with microfibers that adjust the body temperature for optimal comfort.

It is also embedded with micro sensors that changes colour, pattern or transparency based in the surrounding allowing it to seamlessly blends in with the environment.

The gown is a flowing, floor length silhouette with dramatic train and delicate straps with iridescent hues that shift depending on light and movement, which tends to outline the modest curves of the girl perfectly.

Complimenting the gown is a detachable, AI powered necklace that provides personalised styling advice and high tech heels with built in GPS, fitness tracking and alert systems.

Though the girl's pair of sapphire blue eyes are narrowed owing to the anger brewing within her, coupled with the exquisiteness of the gown, she gave off an ethereal feeling as though she is a goddess while radiating an oppressive air of fierceness.

Behind her were a number of Armoured Elites claded in armours which are not dissimilar to those of Armstrong's Elites with the exception of the wolf head symbol on their chest depicting the kind of House they came from.

Seeing the symbol, Romeo realised that the girl is from the famous House Of Lycans. Also, it seems like she has a very significant position in that House owing to the amount of Armoured Elites protecting her.

"Regina, I don't see how what I am doing here is of any concern to you." Armstrong spoke through gritted teeth with his hands clenched into fist. He is barely hiding the fact that her presence displeased him greatly.

Judging by the reaction Armstrong is showcasing towards the girl, one would think they were mortal enemies and it seems that is the case.

The girl, named Regina, scoffed slightly before she retorts, "Armstrong, you are in the lycan's territory. Every action and business of yours is my concern."

Regina made sure to speak slowly, perhaps to irk Armstrong or perhaps to make sure that he gets the message she is trying to pass through to him clearly. Either ways, Armstrong used his right to remain silent while seething with anger.

Though there are many ways for Armstrong to make Regina suffer in his hands, he decided to stand down and refrain himself seeing that he is in an enemy's territory. Taking a rash action would definitely implicate him.

At the mention of this words, Romeo soon realize that the Tourist Center is owned by the House Of Lycans. Thid is of no shock to Romeo who already knows that every land under the sovereignty of THRIVE has Houses that tends to lead them.

While Land Climax is being ruled by the House Of Lycans, Elysia, an underwater city, is being ruled by the House Of Sirens while Cloud Nine, a city in the sky, is being ruled by the House Of Dragons.

Although there are numerous houses with several Carnal Shifters, these are the major houses, with the House Of Dragons overseeing all activities that involves THRIVE. This isn't shocking as Dragons are known to be extremely powerful amongst the Carnal Shifters, hence their House is made overlord of THRIVE.

"Also, if I remember vividly, the Horde Of Minotaurs are not welcomed anywhere THRIVE territory. So imagine my surprise when I found out you are in the Tourist Center." Regina added with a sneer.

Now that would explain the symbol of cow head on the chest of the armours of the Armoured Elites. Turns out that Armstrong is a Minotaur Carnal Shifter who is forbidden from going near THRIVE territory.

This taboo is also something that clouds Romeo's judgment with confusion. He thought that all Carnal Shifters are under the rule of THRIVE. If that were to be the case, then why is Armstrong forbidden from Land Climax.

Moreover, Regina seems to make mention of Horde rather than House. Does this means that Minotaurs were never part of THRIVE from the very beginning or were they forced out of the organization?

Several questions started popping up in Romeo's mind that for a moment, Romeo was overwhelmed by the amount of thoughts in his mind.

*Ding: I think you are overthinking things Romeo. The Hordes Of Minotaurs were never casted out of THRIVE as they were never part of THRIVE to begin with.*

The family voice of his Carnal Consciousness rang out in his mind, clearing up part of the confusion that's got Romeo all muddled up.

If they were not part of THRIVE to begin with, then how were they able to form a Horde of their own without the interference of THRIVE since THRIVE is known to be in control of those who possess a Carnal Gene, Romeo thought, almost stroking his chin but he held back due to the presence of two aristocratic figures before him.

*Ding: Like I once said Romeo, there are several things you don't know yet you claim to comprehend them. For starters, you think that humans were the ones who possess Carnal Genes on their own but what you didn't know is that the concept of Carnal Genes were introduced by a group of people called the Primes about a century ago.*

'The Primes. Uhm, who are the Primes?' Romeo questions inwardly since he wouldn't want to interrupt the two bickering figures before him.

It seems like Regina is quite mad and irked at the presence of Armstrong that she showed it vividly especially through the number of threats she kept on issuing.

If Romeo still likes to keep his head on his body, he knows better than to interrupt the duo so he converse with his consciousness inwardly.