Vile Exile

Chapter Twenty-One

Authors PoV

A few months passed, too quick for Sage's liking but he couldn't really do anything to stop movement of time. It was quite common for him to sit out in the backyard of his house on the planet Galden, it calmed me, the demons inside of him, the wrath that threatened to break lose everyday. As he sat there on the wooden deck of the backyard, his hands tucked Into his shorts pockets whilst his eyes remained closed. He had sensed an unusually familiar presence on the planet but he brushed it off as another abnormal species.

The days of laying out in the sun of Galden, farming vegetables and fruits, training his power to its best ability despite not being a warrior anymore, he loved it, no tension, no one to force his dark past down onto him, no insane bloodlust outbursts. But as everyone knows, all good things must come to an end.

The sound of footsteps hitting the dirt covered floor approaching his house was what woke him up. He hadn't had a visitor since the festival in the main town of Galden. As he stood, brushing the creases out of his shirt he walks through the dining room, towards the front door and opens it reluctantly, the familiar face of Governor Natalia sending a nostalgic shock through his body "You were wrong. Juanita Roller threatened the galactic nation." She says sternly, the air between the two becoming tense.

Having good manners Sage invited her in, sat down with her and cleared his throat "She threatened the galactic nation directly?" He asks, his voice stern despite his calm posture "I guess you could say it was directly. It wasn't actually in person, and it was genuinely her. But she projected herself out in a hologram." Natalia explains, her right leg crossed over her left as she stared the former assault member directly in the eyes "Did you not trace the hologram projection?" He asks in response, Natalia nodding and then shaking her head "nothing. It came out with nothing." She responds.

Juanita had insane talent. Hiding tracks, disappearing from the face of the galaxy within seconds. It made her dangerous because she was also extremely talented with combat skills and magical power. She's a complete lunatic as well which makes things worse. She's always wanted Sage to join her troupe, not as an underling though, she wants him as her partner. She knew about the bottomless pit of his power and she wanted it. If she was a sin... she'd be greed.

"Juanita wants everything. Especially me. I make an appearance, she'll make one too. I guarantee it." Sage says finally, Natalia directing her attention to the former squad member, his eyes gleaming with interest and excitement. Despite bragging about how much he loves his peaceful and calm life, he was craving adventure, excitement, tension, he was missing it deeply. He needed something to blow up else he would lose his mind. And Juanita threatening the galactic nation... that was an explosion waiting to happen.

Sage's PoV

Sitting in the ship carriage, my right leg crossed over the left whilst my jaw rested in the palm of my hand, my eyes closed gently. Natalia day opposite me, reading through the file I have on Juanita Roller "she's a pretty dangerous gal. I'm going to need you to do a briefing on her." Natalia says, opening my eyes I stare at her, my brows furrowed I clear my throat before sitting upright "A briefing. In front of all the soldiers and task forces... including the assault squad." I respond, cocking an eyebrow as she nods "Your an expert on her, we don't have a very good file on her. You have to explain her to everyone." She says gently, nodding I sigh folding my arms over my chest I shift slightly.

Standing in the assembly hall as soldiers and different task forces begin to pile into the room, Natalia and the other governors stood next to me "You doing okay Kageyama?" Justin Bull asks, nodding I try to remain calm despite seeing my old contracted killer group, mixed chatter echoing through the room, wincing I watch as the crowd parts and the assault squad walk through, people muttering about their legendary status. Wincing when their eyes fall on me, immediately they widen, especially as Levi looks at me "What..." Hugo whispers, swallowing a lump I turn to Natalia "Come on." She coaches me, a smile spreading across her face.

As everyone quiets down I clear my throat, stepping forward with my arms folded around my chest "Afternoon all. I'm Sage Kageyama, The Azure swordsman as some of you may know me. I'm here to talk to you about blacklist criminal leader, Juanita Roller, the founder and head of the Zed Troupe ." I exclaim, a few gasps and murmurs among the crowd of soldiers and contracted killers "Here's all you need to know on her: "Juanita Roller, over seven thousand years old. She's what's known as a Guanomion. She's incredibly dangerous, if she manages to cut you, whether it be from throwing a knife, if she draws your blood she can manipulate your body. She is also a psychopath, a sadist, someone who adores hurting people. Her troupe is just as dangerous as she is though." I announce loudly, my arms folded over my chest as I pace the stage calmly, Natalia steps forward "Your task: if you see anyone that is connected to the Zed Troupe you have orders to kill on sight." She explains before turning to face me, her eyebrows raised "Sage Kageyama will be the leader of this case. If you have any Inquiries, you ask him." She says, sighing I nod "Dismissed!" Dior shouts, the soldiers begin piling out uneasily.

Authors PoV

Soldiers begin piling out at an incredibly fast rate, the assault squad hidden amongst the large group of people. Their faces full of shock as they stare at the ground "He's back." Amanda murmurs, no response emitting from the other killers "He looks better than he used to...somehow." Levi breaths, obviously subconsciously as he shakes his head and looks up at the group who are staring at him "He does look great." Balthazar adds.