The Devilish Assassin Meets The Angelic Detective

Catseye killing Reaper was a piece of explosive news in the underground world most especially to Assassin's Guild and its members.

After hearing the news, Assassin's Guild headquarter was in turmoil. It brought a state of great disturbance, confusion, and uncertainty to every member.

The guild called for an emergency meeting today to make a necessary action against Catseye. All members of Assassin's Guild were gathered inside the headquarters

Black Shadow brought the CCTV recordings. The record of Catseye entering Reaper's apartment was being shown to other assassins present there.

He confirmed and testified that the person in the venue was none other than but Catseye herself.

After watching the video, the members started having a conversation, exchanging their views and opinions regarding the incident.

"Why Catseye did this?"

"It was his fault. Maybe, Reaper offended Catseye that is why she killed him."

"This act was an insult to our guild. We should avenge our fallen brother!"

"Catseye went overboard this time. Killing a member of Assassin's Guild! Catseye was truly fearless!"

"Catseye was declaring war with the Assassin's Guild. I think she must be bored living and she wanted to die already. Going against Assassin's Guild is a big mistake."

"I think she was looking down on us. Catseye should be punished for that!"

"It is Catseye we are talking about here. It was difficult to hunt her. You can't kill her alone."

"I agree. Reaper is one of the strongest members of Assassin's Guild but she was able to kill him easily."

"By the way, do you know the two persons who entered the building?"

"They might be the accomplices of Catseye."

"Too bad, they don't have a clear shot. We can't identify those two since they were wearing caps and the CCTV failed to record their faces."

"But the person who wore assassin clothes is definitely Catseye."

"Yeah... Black Shadow already confirmed it a while ago, have you not heard it, you idiot?!"

They were in the middle of their conversation when suddenly the head of Assassin's Guild spoke up.

"Ladies and gentlemen... may I have your attention please."

After hearing that, the members stayed quiet and focused their attention on the Assassin's Guild leader.

"I know every one of you are curious about what action Assassin's Guild will do after this incident."

"I want to ask you... what is the most important rule of this guild?"

"Don't fight with your fellow members, help each other and avenge your fallen brothers!" They answered in unison.

"You all know that it is our obligation to avenge our brother's death!"

"So I hereby declare the Command Kill order or shall we say the Kill-on-Sight Order for Catseye!" the leader said with his stern authoritative voice.

This statement had gathered different reactions from the members. Some were eager to do it.

But there were others who were frightened since they were talking about Catseye, the devilish assassin.

"And to give you more motivation... the Assassin's Guild will give 500 billion bounties for Catseye's head!" the leader added.

And that is what they were waiting for. Everyone was screaming because of excitement. That was the biggest price that Assassin's Guild had offered.

Indeed it was true that the news had wings.

In just a short period, everything that transpired in Assassin's Guild Headquarter was spread in the underground world most especially the information about the Kill Command Order against Catseye.

Now, everyone was aware that there was an ongoing war between the Assassin's Guild and Catseye.

Of course, Marie was also able to get that piece of important information from the underground in which she relayed it to the joint task force right away.

Every member of the joint task force was sitting in the conference hall except for Erick. Captain Jason called for an emergency meeting.

Even though the team had low morale right now because of their failed mission and Erick's was severely injured, the team was still doing their best and they needed to keep going.

Marie was attending the meeting in person.

"What intel you've got this time Agent Marie?" Captain Jason asked her directly as soon as the meeting started.

"Reaper, the assassin who shot Chief Lee, he was killed last night by Catseye," Marie replied immediately, making people in the room astounded as they heard that news.

There was a moment of silence. Everyone was rendered speechless. Disbelief was evident in their eyes.

As much as they wanted to capture and punish the man who shot Erick, but they were still shocked by this piece of news.

No one expected that to happen right after Erick was shot. They got their revenge just like that.

Catseye was really giving them a headache from thinking so hard about her motive in her every action.

"Assassin's Guild released a Command Kill Order against Catseye. They offered 500 billion for those who can kill Catseye."

"Reaper was a member of that guild. This is one way of avenging his death."

"Assassins will start hunting Catseye now because of that price."

"Damn... Catseye is truly fearless, going against that guild! Even authorities could not bring down that guild how much more Catseye, alone." June exclaimed.

"Is this a good thing or bad? Because if that is the case, I don't think we will be able to catch Catseye alive." Carl commented.

"We must catch her alive. Killing her is not the right punishment for her crime. All our efforts will be in vain if Catseye will just die in their hands."

Captain Jason was so determined to catch Catseye.

"I felt something was off in everything that is happening right now. Is this just a coincidence?" Bryan had his doubt but he could not pinpoint it. 

"Black Shadow is also a member of that guild. He is the one who tried to hunt Catseye."

"He was even successful in discovering her identity but why Catseye did not do anything about him?"

"Why Reaper? Why challenged the Assassin's Guild? Catseye did not cross the line between her and that guild for a long time, why do it now?"

Everyone was consumed by their own thoughts thinking of the possible reasons why Catseye has done this.

But to their disappointment, they could not think of anything. It seemed like they were solving a very complicated puzzle and they did not have any clue.

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Meanwhile... 

Charles also learned the news about the Command Kill Order issued by the Assassin's Guild.

"Master Phantom, what we gonna do now? There is a high price given for Elle's head. Assassins will really hunt her down." Charles sounded very worried and distressed.

Phantom narrowed his eyes as he also felt bothered by this news. They already knew that this would be the aftermath of last night's incident.

"What is done is already done. We can't undo the past. Besides, Elle already knew the consequence of her action and I know she already prepared herself about this."

"Let us wait for Elle. We will make a plan together."

'I wonder what is happening right now on her end. I hope that she was just doing well.' Phantom could not help himself but worry about Elle.

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In the Hospital...

Elle did not leave Erick's parents. They took turns of watching Erick in the ICU.

She could not sleep... or should we say, Elle did not want to sleep. She was just waiting for Erick to wake up.

Elle was just observing on the side as Sarah was talking to unconscious Erick. She was holding Erick's hand.

"Son... Mom is here. Elle is here also. If you don't wake up soon, other guys might snatch away your beautiful girlfriend."

Elle let out a soft chuckle after hearing Sarah. Sarah turned to look at Elle.

"Hmm... am I right dear?"

Elle gave her a gentle smile. "Mom... don't threaten Erick like that. Do you think he will wake up if you do that?"

"Yes... I am really threatening him right now. I know he could hear us. The doctor said talking to the patient is proven effective."

"And I know my son will wake up soon if he knew that some guys are trying to take away his girlfriend from him."

Elle just smiled at her. She remembered that Erick could easily be jealous of other men whom she was close with.

"Hmm... try talking to him also dear. You can tell him anything you want."

"Okay, Mom... I will do that also, but not now. Don't worry Mom, once Erick wakes up, I will teach him a lesson for making us worry too much."

This time, it was Sarah who broke into peals of laughter.

"I wonder what punishment you will give my son Elle. Please be easy on him. He is still a patient after all."

"Hmm... got it, Mom. Since it is you who requested me that then I shall give him the sweetest punishment ever." Elle winked at her.

"Did you hear that son?! Are you excited about Elle's punishment that she will give you? So wake up now." Sarah turned to look at Erick as she touched his face.

The two women were still laughing when Raymond entered the room. He was glad to see them laughing despite everything that happened.

"Oh Dear... you are here," Sarah said as soon as she noticed her husband's presence.

"Yeah, I have talked to his doctor. He said once Erick wakes up we can transfer him in the private room."

"Mom, Dad, I think you should take a rest for a while. I know you were exhausted from that long drive last night."

"Mom, Dad go home for now and take a nap. I will watch over Erick." 

"Okay dear... we will be back this evening."

Soon, the husband and wife went home. Elle was left in the hospital to watch over Erick.

Minutes later, Elle's phone vibrated. She received a message from Phantom.

[ Assassin's Guild makes their move. They issued a Command Kill Order to hunt you. ]

[ They released a mission worth 500 Billion for your head. ]

[ Be careful from now on. We will talk further about this when you come back. ]

After reading the message, her lips curled up into a smile.

"This old man is worrying too much. I already expected this to happen."

Then Elle averted her gaze to the handsome face of Erick who was still unconscious. She slid her hand into his. 

'I never regretted it, knowing that I have done this for you. They can come at me any time but the thing I can't tolerate is that they will hurt someone important to me. I will not hesitate to kill them.'

Elle leaned over to give Erick a kiss on his forehead and she whispered something to him.

"I like you too Mr. Detective... I love you, Erick."