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"And this is Jinx Arashikage," Scarlett said, gesturing toward Jinx. "You guys should know about the Arashikage, don't you?" But her mind raced, trying to piece together the identities of the three people who had just left the table. As she struggled to recall their appearances.
Jinx nodded curtly toward the newcomers, her gaze lingering on Abraham. Abraham, in turn, studied Jinx, a knowing nod of approval gracing his features. From his old age he knew about the Arashikage Clan, serving as the secret protectors of Japan.
Chris, on the other hand, furrowed his brow. Although he came from a family of hunters, he wasn't privy to deeply hidden information. He didn't even know ninjas existed until the Ozunu Clan attacked the Hale Pack in Beacon Hills. But he'd gleaned some information about the Arashikage Clan after the wolves returned from Japan, but nothing specific.
"Is your clan like the Ozunu Clan I heard about? The one that was destroyed?" Chris asked, his eyes fixed on Jinx.
Marie, seated beside him, shot him a disapproving look. While the Ozunu Clan's misdeeds were public knowledge and their infamous reputation still lingered today, comparing a ninja clan to them was an insult.
"Pfft..Hahahaha," Jinx broke character as she let out a laugh, while Scarlett couldn't help but smile, as she looked at the wineglass in front of her seat, basing from the thickness of the liquid she knew it wasn't wine, it was blood, 'What is a vampire doing here,' her mind was racing as she tried to find the answers.
"Is something funny," Chris asked his frown deepening as he hated the Ozunu Clan who kill for money without even bothering of the consequence of what they do, and he knew how the Ozunu Clan kidnapped children, information he'd gleaned from Satomi, who had helped dismantle the Ozunu Clan to save a member of her pack.
"No, my clan isn't like that," Jinx said, regaining her composure. "We mostly defend Japan from terrorist attacks and gather intelligence. But this past year, we've been trying to expand our responsibilities." She spoke with a quiet pride, her words tinged with a sense of duty.
"As for Ozunu you should ask them, after all they're the ones that joined it," Jinx said as she looked at Raizo and Lucian who were observing them.
Chris frowned even his muscles tightened, ready to take action when he heard Jinx words as he turned his attention at Raizo who was Infront of him, because for him Ozunu Clan was no different from any murderous monsters.
"But isn't Ozunu Clan destroyed," Marie asked, her eyes falling at Lucian, she knew he was a supernatural creature but the difference was that she couldn't see what he was even with her ability, but her gut told her something wasn't right about him.
"It is this Raizo here, it is the one that helped us to destroy the Ozunu clan," Jinx said as she knew everyone still thought the Ozunu Clan was destroyed, then gesturing towards Lucian with a knowing smile.
"And Lucian here, was a new recruit when the Ozunu Clan was destroyed," Jinx said making the three focus on Lucian with wide eyes as they knew that Ozunu Clan recruited children at a young age that means Lucian was younger than he looks.
"Then it's good that the Ozunu clan was destroyed, after all they started training supernatural creatures as well," Marie said pointing at Lucian supernatural nature.
"Oh looks like being Grimm is more special than I thought," Lucian said with a raised brow as he already knew where he had seen them before although he knew it was a matter of time before he saw a Grimm when he saw the first wesen in this world, he couldn't help but have more thoughts when he saw Abraham.
"Although I couldn't see what you really are, I feel it, you're different from anything I have faced before," Marie said as she looked at Lucian with scrutiny. "Can I ask, what are you?"
Lucian couldn't help but smile as he thought Marie had figured out he was a Jikan Kitsune, 'Looks like you did something right for once,' He thought, he knew it was the earrings he got from Areum that hid his nature well.
"I'm just a simple wolf from the Lycaon lineage," Lucian said casually, leaning back in his seat.
"Boy," Marie said with a touch of pride in her voice, "although I don't know what you truly are, don't fool me. I've done this more than you think." Her eyes remained fixed on Lucian, but she knew she couldn't force him to reveal his true nature. She turned towards Scarlett and Jinx, hoping they might have more information about Lucian.
"He stayed with the Arashikage Clan for two years," Jinx said seriously. "So I know he's a wolf." Though she said it with certainty, her mind couldn't help but wonder if Lucian was hiding something. They didn't know how much he had concealed from them, but she knew this wasn't the time to delve deeper.
While Scarlett eyes narrowed as she too knew that Lucian was a werewolf from their information that the Joe's got from Mika who was in the scene when he transformed the first time.
"Is that so," Marie said as she gave Lucian a last look before nodding her head but everyone on the table still heard the doubt in her tone.
Chris eyes began to fluctuate as he looked at Lucian as he felt he was the one that the wolves were going to get back from the Ozunu Clan and the members of Satomi's pack, from Satomi Stories.
"Are you a member of Satomi's pack?" Chris couldn't help but ask, his tone laced with curiosity.
"Oh," Lucian said, feigning surprise. "I am, but I didn't think an Argent would know that. From what happened in Beacon Hills." Lucian knew from Deaton and Satomi stories of what happened in beacon hills when he was in Japan.
Chris's eyes widened, a flicker of disappointment crossing his face. He remembered the events in Beacon Hills, the sins his family had made, and he clenched his fist, his tone hardening. "Although it was my family's fault, don't compare me to them," he said, his words laced with a quiet anger.
While Lucian and Chris got into a conversation, Abraham just took a look at Lucian although he was shocked at Lucian age this wasn't his focus as he looked at Raizo with interest.
"I heard people from Ozunu Clan was strong, stronger even to some of awakened humans," Abraham said with a gruff voice as he observed Raizo, 'if the rumors is true that means he is stronger than me,' Abraham thought noticing Raizo was in peak state unlike him that was older as his elixir only temporary strengthen him.
"A member of the Ozunu Clan trained their body to the peak of human limits," Raizo replied, his eyes fixed on Abraham, instantly recognizing the awakened human in front of him. "And some had trained surpassing those limits."
"And you are one of them, no? That surpasses that limit?" Abraham asked seriously, while Raizo just nodded to answer his question.
"That's good," Abraham said, nodding in approval. While he despised the Ozunu Clan's methods of kidnapping children, they were still human, unlike the vampires, whom he truly loathed.
"I heard some of you can find someone even if they hid very well," Abraham said, his voice low, a hint of expectancy lacing his tone.
"It depends," Raizo answered, his gaze meeting Abraham's, "If we have a target scent, we could find them even if they left the city."
Abraham frowned hearing Raizo's answer as he tapped the wolf head on his cane deep in thought, 'Although it's a long shot but it's worth a try,' he looked at Raizo making a decision in his mind.
"Do you still accept commissions? I need you to find someone for me," Abraham said with his gruff voice but the eagerness of his tone couldn't be hidden.
Before Raizo could respond, Marie sighed and intervened. "Old man, can you just stop inviting people to search with your obsession?" she asked, a hint of exasperation in her voice. She shot Raizo a pointed look, urging him to ignore Abraham's whim.
"What do you mean! Maybe the Master is connected to everything that is happening, we need to find him more than ever!" Abraham shouted excitedly while glaring at Marie as he tapped his cane on the floor.
"Okay, yeah sure," Marie said weakly closing her eyes as she rubbed her temple, she didn't even want to argue with Abraham. "I haven't gotten your names yet," Marie said, turning her attention away from Abraham, looking at Kim Yoo-ri and Mitsuki, who had remained silent, observing the unfolding scene.
"Kim Yoo-ri and this one is Yamato Mitsuki, the CEO of Arasaka Company," Kim Yoo-ri introduced her self plainly not bothered by the Grimm as she proudly introduced Mitsuki.
"Oh, I didn't think someone like you would be in a place like this," Marie said with a look of surprise as she held out her hand to Mitsuki after all the Arasaka was already famous as even the car they used to get here was made by Arasaka Company.
Mitsuki blankly looks at Marie's hand for a moment before reacting as she shakes Marie's hand, "This is my first time here as well," Mitsuki said showing a professional smile hiding that she was still in shock that she had become the CEO.
"Now that's interesting, did you just awakened?" Marie asks as it was uncommon for someone to awaken when they are already grown up.
"Yes, I wouldn't even know if it wasn't for the elevator downstairs," Mitsuki said with a wry smile.
"Then congratulations should be in place," Marie showed a friendly smile, she wasn't a fool to miss a chance to be acquainted with someone like Mitsuki.
"Interesting," Scarlett whispered as she looked at Lucian, the Joe's information was that Arasaka was run by Kim Yoo-ri but she knew he was the only one that can decide if Mitsuki can be the one running it. 'its a good decision if he wanted a human to be the face of the company,' she thought.
Then suddenly everyone on the table heard Abraham already offering Raizo a reward to find someone.
"Five hundred thousand dollars if you find Thomas Eichorst, and one million if you find the master, no make it two million and even this silver cane is yours," Abraham said as he offered Raizo his cane drawing its blade.
"Can you stop, we didn't come here for this," Marie said pulling Abraham on the arm, as she signaled Scarlett to start talking.
Seeing this Scarlett shakes her head whispering, "This old guy should retire," before looking at Lucian, then focusing on Jinx.
"Can you tell me why you are here?" Scarlett asked, making everyone on the table silent as they focused on Jinx.
"Like I said before, the Arashikage Clan wants to bear more responsibility for the world," Jinx said a subtle saying that the Arashikage clan wanted to Expand their influence.
"And you guys?" Scarlett asked as she looked at Lucian.
"We're here, to see what the fuss is all about, after all who isn't interested in the person that caused that kind of incident," Lucian said looking at Scarlett in the eyes as they stayed silent for a moment.
"But why do I think you are hiding something," Scarlett said although she had guessed that he might be the one targeting the vampires and Lycans she won't ask it, not now that Marie, Abraham and Chris were still there.
"You got to be more specific than that," Lucian said with a raised brow yet his tone became cold as he didn't want to be interrogated.
"I think you are hiding more information than you let on," Scarlett said as she kicked him on the leg softly, signaling him to answer, although she wouldn't ask him now, she won't be leaving without useful information, and if Lucian answered it will give him a way out if answer rightly.
Lucian stayed silent for a moment before releasing a sigh, "Pity, I didn't think you know, looks like there's no chance for me to move," he said ambiguously before continuing talking, "I was planning on finding the Lycans, as I got an information from someone," Lucian look into Scarlett eyes as he swirled the wineglass.
"What is it?" Scarlett asked, her frown deepening.
"They found a way to become a hybrid, becoming stronger. I thought if they can do it, there's a chance other werewolf species can do it too. Don't you think so?" Lucian asked, his gaze meeting Scarlett's. Her breath hitched. The same realization dawned on Marie, Abraham, and Chris.
They understood that it was a bigger deal than what happened in the station because if what Lucian had said was true it will affect the whole supernatural world or even the human world if they aren't careful.
"Where are you gonna find them?" Scarlett asked, her voice laced with urgency. She realized this information was more vital than she had initially thought.
"I was gonna start looking at their base," Lucian said, shaking his head, a hint of disappointment coloring his tone. "But it looks like every organization knows about it already." He seemed to have missed a major opportunity.
Scarlett sighed and looked at Marie. "I'm going first. I need to inform General Hawk about this," she said, standing up from her seat.
"I'll inform everyone else in the division as well," Marie said, mirroring Scarlett's movement and nodding towards her.
"Everyone needs to know what's at stake here."
Abraham and Chris followed suit, understanding the gravity of the situation. If the Lycans could create hybrids, the consequences would be far-reaching.
"Let's catch up later," Scarlett said, nodding towards Jinx and Lucian before she and the others started walking toward the elevator.
"Do you think that's enough for her to leave us alone?" Kim Yoo-ri asked, her voice cool, her gaze fixed on their departing backs.
"No, but it's enough to complete our mission without making a problem," Lucian said with a soft smile.
"Is it true?" Jinx asked, her expression turning serious. Though she wouldn't care if Lucian lied to Scarlett, she was concerned about the truth. If he was telling the truth, hybrids could affect even the Arashikage Clan. If the ability to create hybrids spread, supernatural creatures would become stronger, making their job much harder.
"It's true," Lucian confirmed, nodding towards Jinx.
"Fuck me. Don't wait for me, I'm leaving first," Jinx said, her voice laced with urgency. She stood up and walked quickly toward the elevator, eager to catch up with Scarlett and the others.
"Is it serious?" Mitsuki asked, her voice tinged with curiosity, her eyes revealing her underlying concern. She felt her reality becoming more complicated by the second.
"No, even if they found out how the Lycans did it, it will be years before their technology can replicate it without any problem," Lucian said coldly knowing people will be starting to be greedy to get the information to be a Hybrid.
After all who didn't want to be stronger.
"Their technology, but not yours right," Mitsuki said as she looked at Lucian in the eyes as she felt she started to understand him.
"Oh," Lucian said, surprised. "Looks like I found the right woman for the job." He laughed softly, amusement rippling through his voice.
"What are your plans now?" Raizo asked, crossing his arms, his face turning serious. They were close to their goal, and he wouldn't allow anyone to stop them.
"I plan to....sleep," Lucian said as he looked at them with a smile, "We didn't have rest, we continuously completed missions and it's already morning! We all need rest," Lucian asked as he shook his head towards them.
"Let's go," Lucian said as he stood up planning to have a long rest or even a beauty sleep before they started their last mission.
Raizo and Kim Yoo-ri shared a look and didn't say anything before following Lucian as they both knew he was right, and they both wouldn't refuse a good sleep. The mission was almost complete, but for now, they needed to recharge, ready for whatever challenges awaited them.
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UPCOMING CHAPTERS SPOILERS:
Chapter 101: Information, Chapter 102: Temptations, Chapter 103: A intense bath R18, Chapter 104: Wryness R18, Chapter 105: Mitsuki's Powers, Chapter 106: Getting Ready, Chapter 107: Getting Ready(2), Chapter 108: Corvinus Castle, Chapter 109: Corvinus Castle, Chapter 110: A Hybrids Fall, Chapter 111: I told you so, Chapter 112: It's You, Chapter 113: Continuation, Chapter 114: William's Prison, Chapter 115: William's Prison(2), Chapter 116: William's Prison(3), Chapter 117: Death of the Twins, Chapter 118: I Fucking Knew It, Chapter 119: I Fucking Knew It(2), Chapter 120: The Last Fight, Chapter 121: The Last Fight(2), Chapter 122: A Swear to a God, Chapter 123: The end of William Corvinus, Chapter 124: Aftermath, Chapter 125: Aftermath(2), Chapter 126: Kim Yoo-ri & Mitsuki Back in Japan , Chapter 127: Trouble in Japan, Chapter 128: Trouble in Japan(2), Chapter 129: End of Trouble?
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