The Traps of the Black Swan (Book 2)

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The officers looked at each other. Even though whatever Elder Harmon said was a theory if the snake had attacked Seungri, they truly felt Elder Harmon wanted Seungri to die with a snake bite.

All heard Elder Harmon sigh in disappointment, "It is only tortuous for half an hour." He looked at Major General and asked, "Major, is there a viper whose venom could torture a man for days?"

Everyone: "..."

Major General glanced at Seungri and looked back at the old man. Even though he didn't understand completely, he was able to grasp that Seungri offended the right one who is the wrong one for Seungri.

Since Elder Harmon wanted to play along, he shared his knowledge about the snake. "Elder Harmon, I think you would love to know what I am going to share with you." His stern voice was respectful. "There is a snake called Inland Taipan. It is quite a shy and reclusive snake with a placid disposition. And it prefers to escape from trouble."

After hearing his grandfather name Lisa as King Cobra, the initial behavior of the Inland Taipan reminded Jennie to Seungri.

Yes, she also tried to escape him, the trouble in the beginning.

Major General continued carefully noting the changing emotions in Seungri's eyes, "Don't underestimate it just because it tries to escape."

The air in the room gradually dropped to zero. While the officers instinctively looked at Seungri, the old man and major smirked. They understood Seungri was in deep trouble.

To add more fuel to the fire, Major General continued about the snake, "It will defend and strike if it's provoked, mishandled, or prevented from escaping."

For every characteristic of the Inland Taipan, Seungri recalled his encounters with Jennie and her attack on him.

Others felt like crows flying over their heads without understanding why they were talking about the snakes.

The darkening face of Seungri entertained the major, "They are named as the deadliest and extremely venomous snake in the world. They are extremely fast and agile."

Seungri felt like Major was talking about Jennie in the name of Inland Snake. He hated to accept Jennie was indeed fast and agile however he might try to attack her.

Major General continued without a pause or taking his eyes away from Seungri, "Their single strike is equal to multiple attacks."

His brows raised looking at Seungri's breathing pattern change, knuckles pale in his tight fists. "They are also called fierce snakes. it's not the temperament. it's the venom,"

'Bang.'

Seungri had hit the brand new vase that was on the side table. He was about to warn them, Elder Harmon gasped and looked at Major with wide eyes, "See, I told you. Seungri fears."

'Fear,' It had haunted Seungri the whole night.

Looking back at Seungri, Elder Harmon pretended to be concerned, "It's alright my dear grandson, you are safe in here. Be careful when you step out."

It further irritated Seungri.

"But Elder Harmon, the snakes can enter the house too and cause havoc." Major General was having fun looking at Seungri fume as he was sure he won't be able to ground Seungri again.

'Pfft'

The major general was able to keep his face straight but Elder Harmon couldn't and laughed.

Seungri hissed looking at Charlotte, "Is this what you called without wasting my time?" He meant it was unnecessary to talk about the snakes.