"The underground world is at shock. What was meant to be a night of glitz, glamour, and record breaking bids turned into a night of terror. Reports show that just as the auction was set to start, screams and bullets were heard in the main auction hall. Despite expecting a bloody greeting, security is dumbfounded at finding no one and nothing, not a single drop of blood, not a single bullet shell, nor a single body. The one lingering evidence that suggests that a hostile attack may have happened is the large crater found an the back of the building. However, even there, not a single body was found. In more news -"
Neon Nostrade's security team was huddled together in front of the television; the mafia report did not even begin to highlight the terror of that evening. Silence reigned as they absorbed what happened the night before. Last night, the Phantom Troupe let loose upon the mafia world and presumably killed all the attendees along with some of their comrades; though evidence have yet to confirm their suspicions.
The bandits left on a hot air ballon and was easily shot down by the mafia body who decided to give chase. However, not a single one of those mafia personalities came back alive. The Nostrade security team were also told to give chase, but the order was later recanted when their leader, Dalzollene, received news that the Shadow Beasts were dispatched to take care of the mess.
Just an hour ago it was confirmed that the Shadow Beasts were killed and one was missing. To make matters worse, Kurapika, who had been assigned to monitor the area where the crater was found, is nowhere to be found.
"You are paid to guard Ms. Nostrade, not to stare into a television" an authoritative voice said
The team turned around to find Dalzollene standing over them
It was Melody who spoke first "We were watching the underground news. Is there still no news of Kurap-"
"The young mistress is disheartened that she was not able to obtain the eyes that she wanted so she will likely want to go out shopping. As for Kurapika, it is safe to assume that he is long gone"
"But there's no evidence. We're not su-" Squala argued
"Our evidence is the fact that there is no body. If indeed it was the Phantom Troupe that attacked the auction, it is more likely that all missing persons are dead. Now prepare for the outing. We will leave as soon as-"
Dalzollene was cut short when the door to the suite opened revealing a disheveled Kurapika. The whole room turned to look at the new arrival.
Kurapika walked into the suite, closed the door and quietly made his way into his room.
His comrades could do or say nothing; they were shocked, not just at the fact he was alive, but the at the state of his appearance. Kurapika's clothes were ripped and torn in places, they were dirty as though he had been dragged at the back of a car, he had a few bruises, some cuts and scrapes but more than anything, they were frozen at how he carried himself. He looked dazed, he kept his eyes downcast as he made his way to his room.
Like looking at a wild beast wanting nothing more than to be left alone after he killed off an intruder Basho thought
It seems everyone thought the same. As the normally strict Dalzollene thought it wouldn't be bad to give him a day off. He'll question him later.
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"The underground world is at shock. What was meant to be a night of glitz, glamour, and record breaking bids turned into a night of terror. Reports show that just as the auction was set to start, screams and bullets were heard in the main auction hall. Despite expecting a bloody greeting, security is dumbfounded at finding no one and nothing, not a single drop of blood, not a single bullet shell, not a single body. The one lingering evidence that suggests that a hostile attack may have happened is the large crater found an the back of the building. However, even there, not a single body was found. In more news -"
"OI! It wasn't done yet!"
"Shut up. She didn't say anything we don't already know"
"He's right. I was hoping they'd parade around the guy who killed Bono"
"Surprising isn't it? Since the mafia would love to have a claim on this"
"Maybe the person isn't from the mafia?"
The Phantom Troupe sat around in their base pondering the possibility
Last night was unexpected; after the attendees have been taken care of, Uvo and the others arrived to the hot air balloon without the treasures. Moreover, Bonolenov didn't show up, nor did he answer phone calls. This forced Machi to disembark and search for him in his last known location, that was when she discovered Bonolenov and the destruction that surrounded him.
Bonolenov was lying near a large crater which Machi suspects was from Bono's technique, Jupiter. When she approached him, he was still breathing though barely. Machi could tell he was about to expire, she talked to him asking about what had happened. He told her the story of his encounter and how the "Mafia Chain Wielder" was dangerous but was civilized to talk to, how he seemed like an intellect. In the end, Bono died content that he'd fought a great warrior.
Machi made the call to their boss and carried Bono's corpse out to the desert to bury it; the grave was deep, unmarked, and unnoticeable. When Machi returned, Pakunoda was waiting to read her memory and to transfer it to the Boss.
Troupe members don't really get emotional about members who get killed, but there was an air of solemnity in the group. Their leader, for one, hasn't spoken much since.
Ordinarily, the boss would set out to order the group to wreck havoc as a way to pay tribute to their fallen member, but the details that Bono gave about the Chain wielder made it seem that this opponent was not only strong enough to handle his own against the troupe but was clever enough to compensate any weaknesses. In addition, the fact that the mafia isn't parading the troupe's loss on television suggests that this is no ordinary mafia; perhaps it was someone who had a deeper grudge or just someone who had no interest in the troupe whatsoever. Either way, it would pose quite a risk.
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They're here. Just as you thought they would be; just as you wished. You're an idiot. Do you have any idea how close you were to killing yourself last night? Remember the chain on your heart prevents you from killing them unless it was an act of self defense. The man, Bonolenov, he was lying down taking his last breath and you wanted to kill him despite the fact that he could no longer deal you with any more damage. Your goal now is to find the eyes. Remove the chain on your heart and hunt them down after you've found the eyes. Focus! There was a pair of eyes in the auction last night
At this moment, Kurapika has had to solidify his promise to himself; he will not hunt down the Troupe. He will focus on the eyes.
But this promise was harder to make the second time around. Knowing that the Troupe was nearby, that he had the skill to kill them, made Kurapika play with the thought that he can always entice the group to come after him, so that he would have a reason to defend himself and in the same act, avenge his clan.
No. You will control yourself. No matter how hard, you absolutely cannot lose sight of your priorities. Time is running out. Do not waver on your promise.
