The Risen HODWII

Chapter 17 : This is Bad

**Drena's POV**

"Keep on calling her," I ordered Cassy.

I kept tapping my feet on the ground, losing my patience.

The boys had already gone out on their mission to attack the factories. Adrian kept telling me that things would go well; however, I couldn't shake off my worry. It was consuming me!

And worst of all, we couldn't contact Claire! She needs to know they went on a mission; I'm sure she doesn't know about it.

I know she wouldn't let Xenon be in danger... I need her order... I'm waiting for her order, but time is running out and she's not answering! It's been an hour since the boys went out.

Stella is sitting on the couch, holding both of her hands in nervousness and worry. She's worried about Lucas, but he told her not to come.

I know even more that she's also waiting for Claire's order. She obeys Claire more than anyone else.

"Oh goodness! Claire! I've been calling you nonstop!" I gestured for Cassy to let me talk to her, and I sensed Stella run toward us.

"Yes, Claire, Drena wants to talk to you." Cassy handed the phone to me.

"What's wrong?" Claire suddenly asked when she sensed I had the phone. No wonder why she's the legendary Silencer.

"The boys went on a mission," I immediately answered.

"What mission?" I could feel her curiosity.

"They will attack three factories of Mr. Baron, and they were assigned to one of them," I explained.

"Okay." Did I hear that right?

"Okay? Nothing else?" I asked, my voice turning louder.

"Hmm." She hummed in response, meaning yes, and she seemed like she didn't care.

"What if something bad happens to them!? Claire, I need your order. Please... their mission is dangerous. We need to help them!" I frantically stated out of worry. My heart felt like it would explode!

"Calm down, Drena—" I cut her off.

"Calm down!? I can't calm down knowing they are in danger! My heart will explode any time soon. I have to know they're safe..." I said, and I could hear Jenna sobbing nonstop from a distance.

I heard Claire sigh on the other line. "This time, I won't interrupt. Trust them. If you love him, you need to trust him, just as much as I trusted Xenon," she said.

I froze. She's right. I love him; he loves me, so I should trust him. Without trust... there is no love. I was so covered by worry that I forgot to trust his capability... his strength... his love.

"Drena, what did she say?" Stella suddenly asked.

"She said... we need to trust them," I stated, and their faces turned serious, realizing that our men are brave and strong.

Just how they were called... the Insigma Fighters. The group that has never been defeated.

The group that is loved by many because of their abilities. The group is composed of the strongest people in the Academy.

I'm an idiot for just realizing it now. I love him, and I can't lose him, forgetting that... I need to trust him.

Oh, Adrian... prayers are the only help we can offer right now.

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**Xenon's POV**

*Boom!* *Boom!* The factory continued to explode. It wasn't difficult because there were also explosives inside.

This is a factory for illegal things, including drugs, weapons, and explosives, which made it easy for us to destroy by just planting bombs around. Coby and Lucas acted as workers while secretly doing their real jobs.

"That was a piece of cake," Coby grinned while looking at the burning factory.

"You said it right," Adrian tapped his shoulder, agreeing with him.

We were on a rooftop of a hotel far from the place, but it was still in sight, watching it burn.

"Xen, the others called. They also succeeded," Lucas stated, and I nodded.

"Thank goodness!" Adrian exclaimed happily.

"Three down, more to go!" Coby yelled, and the others laughed, but I still did not take my eyes off the burning factory.

Laugh for a little while, Marco. Because soon, you will burn in hell.

I turned my back and started walking. "Let's go," I ordered.

I sensed them following me from behind. It was time to go back home.

But my mind kept thinking of Claire... is she okay? I did not hear her voice today, and I really miss her.

She did not call me... I did not bother to call her, or she might get worried. I just want Claire to be at ease and enjoy the bond with her family.

I wish her happiness.

When we reached the parking lot, I felt something strange again. I've been feeling it ever since we went on the mission... it seems like... someone is watching me.

I ignored it again. Maybe I'm just imagining things... I opened the door of the car.

Just when I was about to get inside, I froze when I saw someone from a distance leaning against the wall, wearing a big black hooded jacket. It was 4 in the afternoon, so everything was clearly visible.

My heartbeat started pounding fast.

"Wait for a moment," I said to the boys.

"What's wrong?" Lucas asked, but I ignored him and ran toward that person.

But when it realized my actions, that person started walking. I ran, not taking my eyes off its back, but it suddenly turned in the other direction, so I lost sight! When I turned at that point, I saw... no one!

How... come? Each side is a wall, and the end is too far! But how did that person disappear in such a short period?

This is insane! The only way to get out of here is to turn at the end of the path! If that person is too quick, no one can be that fast except... the Silencer.

No way! Impossible. Why would the Silencer be here then?

"Xen, what happened?" Coby asked, panting.

"Who is it?" Lucas asked, catching his breath.

"It seems that you have seen a ghost," Adrian said, breathing deeply.

"Nothing. We need to go," I said, turning my back and walking toward the car.

"What!? We ran for nothing!?" Coby exclaimed, but I ignored him.

Who might that person be? Is it really the Silencer? If it is the Silencer... why would the Silencer be watching us?

Is it because of madness? We just destroyed three factories from the underground, and if Marco is furious, I'm pretty sure the Mafia Tarre are mad.

Did they send the Silencer?

This is bad.