Their car entered the heart of Annwn, the area where Skull Grande is located. Kapansin-pansin ang mga neon lights sa buong paligid. It's like a typical district at night, ang kakaiba lang, hindi mga pangkarinawang mga tao ang matatagpuan mo rito. But to be fair, this area is one of the safest since it's a neutral district. It is said neutral because fights against divisions are forbidden here. It was a rule created by Cerberus to preserve peace and also to protect the citizens living around the area.
"Chichi will probably be shock if she saw you here." Sambit ni Calix nang maiparada niya ang sinasakyan nila sa tabi ng Skull Grande.
Deo unbuckled his seat belt, fix his suit and wear his mask. "I'm going in."
Walang nagawa si Calix at pinanood na lang pigura ng kausap na mabilis na nakapasok sa loob. He's worried about the guy, but they don't have any choice. They need answers before everything slip from their grasps.
Deo entered Skull Grande and he was greeted by a faint sound of music. The club's interior design still amazes him. The wooden designs of the counter as well as the fine design carved in the liquor cabinets. Kapansin-pansin ang mga staff na naglilinis at nagse-set up pa lang ng mga gamit sa loob.
He check his wrist watch. Their timing is just right. Hindi pa totally bukas ang club and just a few customers are hanging around the place. A perfect timing for negotiation.
"Deo?" Deo looks to his right and finds a smooth counter of dark polished wood. Behind the counter is a tall and slim woman with red curly hair. The woman looks at him with a wide eye and with a swift, she's now embracing him tightly.
The woman is Chichi, the present bar owner. The first time Deo set his feet to the place was when he was just eighteen. It was the time when his father asked him to deliver something to the bar owner, which was Chichi's father that time. It was also the time when he met Chichi. The woman is still the same as before. She's still obsessed with Deo.
"Aw, Deo Darling! I miss you so much~" Deo hold the woman's shoulders to prevent her from hugging him more.
"Chichi." He greets her. Lumayo siya sa babae at naupo sa stool sa may counter. Chichi pouted because of the guy's actions bago muling bumalik sa loob ng counter.
"I'm surprised to see you here." The woman is still pouting as she played with Deo's palm. "You never come to see me anymore."
Deo's used to the woman's antics ever since their first meeting. Chichi is bold when it comes to expressing her feelings for him. At first, he's uncomfortable, but as time passed by, Deo thought that Chichi is a great connection when it comes to unexpected situations. Just like the situation they are in right now...
"I'm a busy man and you know that." The woman just hums playfully.
"Akala mo nakalimutan ko na ang sudden ambush niyo rito last time? Dinampot niyo na lang bigla si Cynna and left. You didn't even say hi to me!"
"About that, I'm sorry." Chichi let out a chuckle. She knows that she's the only one who can make Deo apologize easily. She's one of his greatest pawns after all.
"Deo." This time, Chichi wears her serious expression. Deo let out a small smirk behind his mask. This is what amazes him. Chichi is fond of this kind of stuff. She grew up in the streets of Annwn and she knows if something is up with their mafia works.
"I need to speak with one of your babes—"
"No." Chichi's eyes narrow. "And why would you?"
