The VENOM Squad : Emperor Scorpion ft. Monitor Lizard

Chapter 18

When the sun has risen on the east, Dr. Baker and Dr. Rooney are now up and busy with their work as they started working on Grock and Gusion. The giant has voluntarily agreed to be experimented on to protect Harley who shall be retrieved by Mr. Ton from the grasp of Queen Aurora.

Gusion has been injected with anesthesia so he could not feel much pain while Grock is being taken care of by Dr. Baker with a different procedure for he is of different species. The work of the doctors is now starting to reach its peak since the city is in high alert now that Princess Odette has the thought of Mr. Ton doing his cunning schemes.

"Tigreal, did you send the notice to the two warriors that I have chosen?" Princess Odette asks and before the general could reply, Granger and Alucard come in.

"Your Highness, we have come upon hearing your summon," Alucard stated.

They bow before the princess who curtsies in return.

"I appreciate your immediate response, warriors," the princess announced.

Fanny has also made her entrance on time for the meeting, temporarily leaving the side of Harith who is healing faster than she thought. But before their meeting starts, the ninjas from Iga town have arrived and Tigreal is shocked to see Natalia by the hands of the royal soldiers.

"We have come to take the killer you have promised to hand over," Hanzo claimed which caused confusion in the throne room. Being able to grasp the situation, Tigreal immediately acted.

"Your Highness, pardon my rudeness but why is my student being held captive?" the general asks. His eyes are focused on Natalia who wouldn't even meet his gaze.

Princess Odette rises from her seat and walks towards the assassin who have been working under a different master.

"She had brought herself to an inevitable trouble for shedding the blood of countless warriors of the Shadow sect. The Iga town is an independent nation, thus, I have no power to pardon her. All I could do to resolve this matter is for her to be taken," she stated.

She halts in front of Natalia and with a simple touch, the seal of the royal assassin that once marked on Natalia's collarbone slowly faded. It only means that she is no longer a part of the princess' royal assassins.

Unable to tolerate the sight of the woman he loves being held captive, Tigreal pleaded on his knees.

"Your Highness, I ask for your consideration to pardon Natalia. It is I who deserve to receive any punishment for I have failed to discipline her," Tigreal announced as he got down and lowered his head towards the princess.

Princess Odette gazed at the three ninjas and remembered the promise she has to keep. Despite seeing the pained expression of the general, the princess did not agree. She, herself, does not want to lose Natalia but she has to learn from her mistakes.

"Natalia has done the assassination on her own free will, thus, it is only her who shall be responsible of her own actions," Princess Odette stated her final decision. Natalia may be a great loss but gaining the support of the ninjas is far more better.

Not wanting any further hindrances, Princess Odette did not give Natalia a chance to speak up for herself.

"You can now go and take Natalia with you. I shall wait for the time we join forces," the princess added as the royal guards escort the visitors outside.

"My team shall come to your aid, Your Highness," Hanzo responded before they followed the royal guards.

"With the tension rising against the abyssal demons, I have summoned you to form a new team under the tutelage of the Moniyan Princess," Princess Odette resumed the discussion for they have to make haste. The time they have left is not specifically stated or predicted so they have to act faster before the real danger comes.