The VENOM Squad : Emperor Scorpion ft. Monitor Lizard

Chapter 23

"Why didn't you tell me about this? If the other kids had been retrieved, why is Harley still absent?" Lesley almost cried at Mrs. Vance, her tears tempting to fall down on her almost red cheeks.

They are currently outside the Vance mansion, Lesley just came from the Swan Castle where she been told that the mages who has gone into the Enchanted Forest are now back. On the other hand, Mrs. Vance is about to head to the Paxley mansion to consult the head mage about the whereabout of his son yet she bumped into her daughter.

"I have not known of it as well, honey. I am on my way to Mr. Paxley to ask him about the matter," Mrs. Vance replied as she held both of Lesley's hands. "Lesley, let me take care of this. You still have work in the Assassin department for the preparation, you must not stall time."

Lesley does understand the intention of her mother but the matter involves Harley, her younger brother, so she won't just ignore it. She clasped the hands of Mrs. Vance as the first tear dropped from her right eye.

"But mother, Harley weighs more than any other. If he is in trouble, I won't just sit still," she whimpered, shutting her eyes and lowering her head.

Mrs. Vance smiled for Lesley has become herself once more. She cupped her cheeks and lifted her head so their eyes would meet. With her thumb, she wiped off her tears and kissed her on the forehead.

"Magical City needs you, honey. I am Harley's mother and I will take care of him," she assured her before drawing her close and wrapped her arms around the small figure of her favorite and beautiful assassin.

Lesley gritted her teeth upon setting her eyes on the young mage who just came together with the giant lizard. Though he has changed a lot, she wouldn't make a mistake. She knew that the small boy wearing the purplish and dark armor with an eyed-hat is no one else but Harley.

"That's Gusion, ain't it?" Guinevere stated with a low tone of voice as she stands beside Lesley.

With anger building up inside her, Lesley draws out her rifle, ready to kill the abyssal demons who shall have a taste of her fury.

"Guinevere, don't die on me," Lesley stated before her camouflage is activated and she finds the perfect spot where she could overlook the enemies.

"You, too," Guinevere responded before charging forward with her magical orbs summoned.

Together with the VENOM Squad, Minsitthar and Princess Odette charged towards the enemies, leading the offensive team to take the first leap in the war. Sharp claws came clawing at the princess but she made a quick step sidewards and casted one of her magical spells.

"Avian authority!"

She raised her staff and a golden flare with the shape of a swan with its wings spread up came into life. It flew at lightning speed and as it made contact with the demons, it purified them in an instant. Deafening shrieks filled the air, making everyone cover their ears tightly. Princess Odette is fighting with all she got but her focus is divided between combat and the real purpose of the presence of the VENOM Squad who are forcing their way deeper into the ocean of demons.

Yes, they are helping them defend Magical City but she could feel that something is off, something is not right, and her gut feeling tells her that the squad under the CEO is up to something.

"Watch out!" Guinevere screams as she summons her magic wave and directed it towards the monster that had almost struck the princess behind. She steps towards her and guards each other's back.

"Your Highness, please be more careful. This war is just getting started, don't get yourself hurt," she says which pushes Odette to shake off her doubts for a while and focus on the situation at hand. She lets out a sigh to gather her thoughts together.