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The following day, at 3:00 in the afternoon, Mitsuhide made his way to Boris's office. He had refused to be informed on Kai's health, but now he was getting sick of being left in the dark.

I'm such a confused mess! And it's all that piece of filth's fault! Dammit, I can't hate him anymore than this! He raged to himself.

As he got to the office, he placed his hand on the doorknob and was about to open it, when he heard voices coming from inside...

"I wish to help you, to serve you, Mr. Balkov. I've always been inspired by world domination," a woman's husky voice said.

"Indeed? Well well, you certainly are an interesting one, aren't you," Boris's voice said.

Curious, Mitsuhide knocked, and when Boris asked him to enter, he immediately went in.

Inside the office were Boris, sitting at his desk, and a young woman about his age, formally dressed in a black suit the colour of her long hair, with pale skin and harsh make-up that made her look intimidating.

"Mitsuhide, this young woman, Leah, wishes to aid us in our plans, said Boris.

Leah turned and surveyed him curiously, with a strange smile.

My my, what a beautiful damsel, Mitsuhide thought to himself. Instantly his mind formed visions of him and this woman, ruling over the world as an unstoppable king and queen. What a perfect idea!

"I would be honoured to have this young lady working alongside us!" he said immediately.

Leah smiled and turned to Boris, who was already sensing Mitsuhide's thoughts.

"Your skills will be an asset to us. We would be delighted to accept you, Leah," said Boris.

"My thanks! I will do what I can to wipe out those who stand in our way," said Leah.

She's just as I hoped she would be, yes, certainly of significant importance, thought Boris satisfactorily.

So far...so good, thought Kasumi.

Leah...you're mine, thought Mitsuhide.