War Online

Looking at the text that looks like a threatening message from every angle, Wil thought, "A message like this usually comes from three kinds of people. First is an enemy I don't know. Second is a girlfriend. Third is a biological sister.

The last two options are useless because I have neither of them. But, even it's an enemy, the message is too idiotic.

C'mon, who would go to the airport just because they receive some stupid death threat? Not to mention, a person with a background like me.

I bet this is a prank someone decided to pull on a random number. Even though I like pranks, I hate when it directed towards me."

Wil immediately called Aster.

"Hello, Young master?"

"Aster, someone sent me a death threat message. I want to know their details."

"Eh?" Upon hearing it, Aster was surprised at first and then got enraged, "Someone threatened to kill you? How dare they? I will quickly send their heads to your doorstep."

"This guy…"

Wil calmly said, "No, just find out everything about them and send me the details."

"As you wish, Young master," replied Aster.

20 minutes later;

While Wil was curious about the identity of the person who dared to send him such a message, Aster called him back.

A smile appeared on his face, "Aster is quick as always."

"Aster, tell me. Who is he?"

"Uhh…" On the other side, there is a long pause before continuing, "Young master, are you sure you received a death threat from this number?"

Wil frowned as he asked, "Yes, why do you ask?"

Aster replied, "cuz it's young master's."

"Eh? Mine?" Wil was taken aback.

"To be precise, it's your old number you used back when you are at Yarlford city," explained Aster.

"Wait a second."

After putting the call on hold, Wil checked the message and saw the sender's number again. "He's right. It's my number. But, I already left my old mobile phone at the house."

"Aster, can you track my old number?"

"Yes, certainly. Just give a minute," replied Aster.

After a while, Aster hurriedly spoke, "It's currently moving a high speed and the current location is near Madvale. I think it's inside a plane.

Young master, I believe it's a warning from someone inside the house. We can analyze it later but first, we need to secure your living place. 

No matter what, don't leave the house or even open the door for anyone until I reach there and don't disconnect the call either."

"Okay, I understand," replied Wil as a fear appeared on his face.

Staying connected to the call, Wil closed all the curtains of the windows while lying on the floor beside the sofa, just to be safe.

"Wait a second. Can't I just hide in the capsule? After all, it is an S-grade.

One of the perks of it is its sturdiness. Bullets or small explosions can't damage it.

Well, I can't do anything if the entire building collapsed but at least, it is safer than here."

***

03:00 A.M., Leafway city international Airport;

With a darkened expression, Wil was waiting at the airport along with a bouquet in his hands.

He saw a 20-year-old beautiful blond-haired and blue-eyed girl along with a stern-looking middle-aged man walking towards them. Behind them was a familiar bodyguard, who was carrying their luggage.

Looking at her, as his expression further darkened, Aster whispered, "Young Master, please smile. Remember Lord Philip's orders."

***

Five hours ago;

Aster arrived at the apartment complex and saw a team is waiting outside the building.

"Two of you will stay here and the remaining four will come with me. I already contacted the branch to send more teams."

After telling to cover the terrace, Aster rushed to the tenth floor and opened the door with Wil's permission.

One hour later, four guards were seen on each floor. If one count guards in hiding, one should say there are nearly 50 bodyguards that are guarding Wil on this very night with a belief that an assassination attempt is going to occur.

After Aster found out that "Silver" board the plane to Leafway city from a low-level guard, he believed Silver might be the one who sent the message most likely and was on his way to keep Wil safe.

As for confirming his doubts with Mafia Lord, Aster didn't have the guts to ask him.

So, while the rest of the guards are securing the building, he stayed in the living room and was keep on checking with everyone to make sure they were alert. 

Meanwhile, the target Wil was lying in the capsule comfortably and watching a movie in a virtual effect.

Looking at the fighting scene as if it is happening before his eyes, Wil let out a whistle, "Woah, I didn't know this S-rank capsule has this feature. Cool... "

After another hour passed, suddenly he got a call from Aster, interrupting the movie.

"What is it?" 

"Uh… Young master, you can come out," replied Aster.

As soon as Wil stepped out of the capsule, he asked Aster, "What happened? Did you catch the assassin?"

Upon hearing Wil, Aster immediately bowed and apologized, "forgive me, Young master. It's a mistake on my part. Lord Philip just called and ordered me to tell you to pick up your fiancée and…"

"Stop right there. My fiancée? I don't have a fiancée. I don't remember having one. What are you spouting out nonsense?" Wil panicked a little bit as his life story was going in an unexpected way. 

Upon hearing Wil, Aster was surprised, "are you alright, Young Master? The whole world knows that you are engaged to Miss Rodin. Were you kept in the dark until now?"

"Rodin? That surname feels familiar. Where… Wait a second…"

"Cherry? I mean, Cericia Rodin?" As he spoke out her name in uncertainty, Aster nodded in response.

As a picture from when they were 10-11 years appeared in his mind, Wil slapped his forehead as he collapsed on the sofa.

"F***It's the damn girl that tried to bully me a lot when I was young. I remember her now.

Every time I lost to her, I was given extra training as a punishment because I shouldn't lose to my fiancée.

That was dad used to say back then.

It's only after her father transferred to a different city and she left with him, I stopped training and started enjoying like how a rich kid should be.

For me, it's already been 15 years since I met her. So, I already forgot about her.

Hmm, now that I think about it, after I ran off and dad died, they probably never tried to look for me since Scarlet was also disbanded and every one of these thugs was busy with revenge and starting gang wars.

But, the biggest question is how come a police commissioner and a mafia lord want to be in-laws?" 

Wil then asked the same doubt, "say, Aster. Isn't Mr.Rodin, a Police Commissioner? Shouldn't we suppose to be on opposite sides and fight each other?"

Aster replied with a confused look, "How can we understand what Lord Philip thinks? Maybe, it's because he's elected as the Chief of police for Western Continent?"

Wil immediately picked up his mobile phone and called his dad.

"Wil"

"Hey, dad. What's going on? Why is Mr.Rodin and his daughter coming to Leafway city?"

"Don't worry, they won't stay long. That guy has some business at Ares City with the Eastern Federation police. Cherry will be your guest for the next week."

Wil almost shouted, "A week? Dad…"

"C'mon, son. She isn't a stranger. You will marry her in the future either way. You can get to know each other in the meantime. After all, it's been like 8-9 years.

You don't need to skip your college or other matters for her. Just be yourself, okay?

Oh, by the way, don't forget to buy a bouquet on the way."

"Dad…" Before he gets to react anything to it, his dad already disconnected the call. 

***

Back to the present;

Wil handed the bouquet to the girl before him and greeted them with a light hug while maintaining his smile, "It's been a while, Ms. Cericia, Mr. Rodin. Welcome to Leafway city. Hey, Silver. Looks like you went through some tough fight." 

Silver smiled as he caressed the scar near eyebrow, "it's nothing Young Master. Some Dogs tried to bite me."

Mr. Rodin replied, "You have grown a lot, Williard. You look just like your father in his younger days. Not really a pleasant feeling, I should say though."

Looking at this man who was maintaining the same expression as he let out his opinion so directly, Wil thought, "Are they enemies in the past or something?" 

Just then, Cericia spoke, "C'mon, dad. The last part was unnecessary" and then she suddenly grabbed his arm tightly as if it is natural, "don't worry. He doesn't mean anything bad. Shall we go, Wil?"

As he never played around with girls like other young masters, Wil flinched a bit upon her sudden action but then remembering his father's orders, he maintained a smile. What he didn't get to observe is that her arms are also shaking lightly for some reason.

Looking at both of them, the supposed police chief nodded with a satisfactory smile.

As they were walking together towards the exit, Cericia asked, "Did you wait for a long time?"

Wil replied, "Not really, just an hour. Come to think of it…"

He stopped talking and turned around to see Silver was chewing out Aster while they were following from behind...

"How come there isn't any security here? Don't you know how dangerous is for Young master to be out alone? Even if you think the airport is safe, you should have still brought four of them with you. What will you if someone suddenly…"

"Silver, did you have my mobile phone with you?" asked Wil, interrupting him.