The man shuddered, afraid to speak. “No… si…sir… Whoever he is, he seems to be keenly aware of the trail left by interspacial travel and erased his tracks.”
“You assured me that few people understood this to such a degree, and that you alone possessed the mastery to follow these trails. No matter, I will deal with your punishment later. For now...”
The man backhands Yoshifumi, who crashes into the wall, his jaw broken from the might of the blow. He whimpers, but understands he has not been given the right to speak. Through sheer force of will he quiets himself down, despite the unbearable pain, because he could feel the man’s gaze crushing his very spirit.
“If this would have ruined my plan for this company you would be dead. I expect everything back on course by the end of this week.” He turns back to the still bowed Transporter, once again with his gaze of impending doom. “Investigate this man with ties to the Aya child. Not only is he an anomaly, he also seemed to be aware of the threat I posed. He may prove useful in the future. Also, see to her death. It could become problematic for us if she tries to take control of the company as she is the rightful owner now.” Without need to ask, the Transporter opens a portal for the man, following behind obediently.
Phavian crashes to the ground, sand entering his mouth as he tumbles from the rough landing. Anaar follows with Codi clutched to his chest. Once Phavian regains his balance, spitting sand from his mouth, he throws his hands up in annoyance to Anaar who still has Codi in his arms.
“What is the big idea?! Why did we run away?! I mean, I know they were trying to kill Codi and all, but it wasn’t like they stood a chance against us! Who was that guy anyway?! It’s not like you to be spooked.”
Anaar stood silently in reflection, still not sure he understood what was happening and why there was only one thought in his mind in response to the terrifying brilliance of the emerald aura that the man exuded.
“I… I think he’s my father.”
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