Chapter 182 - whos there (1/2)
”Knock knock...”
”Yoohoo~, don't be afraid. I just want the man.” his voice came through audibly yet, it made Max drench in his own sweat. This situation pushed them on the edge -- a one-way route. Though the car was bulletproofed and was well protected, alas, if they want to blow this vehicle, Max was unsure if they could survive.
'Just a little more time… Ezt will reach us.' Max grind his teeth as he convinced himself. Although he was the right-hand man of Dragon, he was useless in physical combats. Max's only use for Dragon was his concise judgment and unbending loyalty. After all, Don's in the underworld cares more about loyalty more than anything.
”Sir, say your order.” The driver turns his head towards Max with an earnest gaze. Though he was Dragon's personal driver, he was capable of combat. Alas, both men knew that he will surely lose his life. After all, the number of their enemy seems to increase from the outside.
The already stifling atmosphere inside the car turned suffocating by the second. Max let out a heavy sigh as if he finally made a decision, alas, the moment he opened his mouth, Seraphina's voice from the backseat reached his ears.
”Max is it?” Seraphina questions while putting pressure on Dragon's gunshot wounds. Max unconsciously glance at the rear mirror yet he couldn't see her expression since her head was hung low. After a pause, Seraphina added emotionlessly,
”Tell me, what do they want from Ryu?”
Max was startled by her sudden inquiry. Should he answer her? Should he tell her the truth? There's no way he will rat his master out to his woman, right? Max was conflicted as he pondered on his reply. However, Seraphina's next words gave him an idea.
”You don't have to tell me everything because I want Ryu to tell me, personally. I just want the haft truth.” Still hanging her head low, no one can see the blazing magma on her eyes. It was as if the tender and shimmering gaze when she looks at Dragon vanished -- now, it was only screaming death -- nothing more, nothing less.
'Half the truth?' Max subconsciously muttered. After a minute, Max let out a heavy breathe, he responded.
”Madam, Master is an important person. He knows a lot of things that might put him in danger -- just like this. Despite that fact, he still wants to spend time with you like a normal individual.” Max responded leaving all the vital details behind.
'This is the truth tho.' Max commented inwardly. He didn't lie about his statement, he just didn't include his Master's real occupation and operations. Thus, his words came as stern as ever, without a trace of falsification.