The Return of Mythians

Chapter 3

ARTEMIS' POV

We spent a week in Lolo Franz's mansion to discuss important matters. After that, we focused in our own ways. We came back to our normal everyday life as if being Mythian doesn't leave a big impact to us.

However, we booked a flight to Greece this coming week. We have to discover our true selves, just like what Leigh and Zaryl stated. Even though they have a different perspective on that topic.

"Ugh, I can't even sketch a proper dress!" Nilukot ko ang papel at tinapon sa basurahan, pang-sampung beses na.

"Ma'am, kailangan niyo na kasi magpahinga. Sapat na ito oh!" Turo niya sa mga sketch sa mesa ko na ginawa ko last last week pa.

"That's not enough, Elena. I just established a new collection, I have to invent something new today." Napahilot ako sa sentido ko.

Napabuntong hininga na lang siya at nilapag ang kape sa harapan ko. Binuksan niya ang TV para gumaan ang pakiramdam ko kahit papano, she does this whenever she notices I'm stressed.

I continued my sketching, and I also viewed one of my designer's works. Good thing my designers are inspired to work on something pleasant to my eyes, my own work can't even cooperate with me!

"Isang binata natagpuang patay sa harap ng Casino, hanggang ngayon ay in-imbestigahan pa rin ngunit ayon sa bagong ulat mula sa awtoridad ay walang malaman na dahilan kung bakit pinatay ang binata na ito." The reporter stated with a frightened look on her face.

"Pero, Jennifer, sa mga maseselang image na nakuha, wala bang statement tungkol doon? Ano ba ang kahulugan noon?"

Kumunot ang noo ko habang nags-sketch pero hindi pa rin nililipat ang tingin sa TV. People nowadays, they kill others whenever they want to. Insanity is what makes evil people do it, but who knows the real reason behind it?

"Oh my gosh, malala na ito. Ano ba meron sa mga tao ngayon?" Naputol ang iniisip ko dahil sa pagsinghap ni Elena.

Tumingin ako sa TV, huminto ang puso ko nang literal nang makita ang imahe na tinutukoy nila. The black rose buried deep in his throat, the thorns seemed deadly in his flesh. It was a very sensitive and alarming picture.

But the disturbing thing that caught my eyes was the letter carved in his flesh. I saw a letter M on his forearm. The wound is still fresh, the drops of blood are flowing to the ground.

I gasped softly.

I looked away. I'm just overthinking things again, it can't be. No one knows about our identities now, the Olympians wiped people's memories. This is just a case of a murderer who needs to be punished by the law.

"Ma'am!"

Napatigil ako sa iniisip dahil sa tawag ni Elena.

"Hmm?" I hummed.

"Kailan ka po nagpa-tattoo? Hindi ako na-inform. Pero infairness, parang mamahaling ink ang ginamit mo." She giggled.

"Oh, it's… just our friendship symbol?" A Mythian symbol to be exact, but there's no way she would understand that. Her lips parted and just nodded with amusement plastered on her face.

She's right about the ink though, the ink in my skin wasn't just a simple black or any color ink, it's shimmering silver. It was very rare, I don't even know if tattoo artists have this kind of ink.

It's a mark by Olympian, so I'm not sure if this is really an ink. The silver and the shining color of fire in my skin are very unusual for people to see.

"Ma'am, Avianna Flores is already here. You have an appointment with her." Napatingin kami pareho ni Elena sa employee na kumatok.

I let out a sigh. I stood up and closed my laptop.