Another Side Of The Universe

Chapter 43 : Another Job

"Care to tell me how Cirque du Sombre got raided by police on the day you visit it?" Rosario asks.

"Firstly, why should we tell you? Secondly, it wasn't exactly the police. It was an Admiral from TAPOPS station," said Noche confidently.

Mr. K looked at Noche. Wondering why she let out information about TAPOPS so easily.

"TAPOPS station? Curious. I never knew Cirque du Sombre had a power sphere," said Rosario.

"So, why do you want to meet? Don't tell me you want to meet me because of Cirque du Sombre," said Noche.

"I am curious about that," said Rosario as he looked at Noche closely.

"Hmph. You think I'm the one who helps them raid Cirque du Sombre? Don't joke around! You know I'm the one who is at disadvantage here. They jeopardize my hunting night," said Noche.

"True. These kinds of space justice warriors or whatever they're called are truly a problem in our field of work," said Rosario as he put a cigar in his mouth. "All that raid just for a fucking Lion," Rosario add as he glances at Noche, expecting a reaction. He lit his cigar. "Who exactly are you hunting anyway?"

"Leave my target aside. What do you want?" Noche asked.

"News travels fast. They knew you worked with me," said Rosario.

"And?"

"There's a friend of mine who is interested in hiring you," said Rosario.

"Who? What job?" Noche asked.

"Hunting job. What else? Although I'm a little bit unsure after what happened in Cirque du Sombre," said a fat alien man who suddenly entered the room. He sat beside Rosario.

"This is Venturi Li Volsi. He owns a big casino near Circus Maxima," said Rosario.

"What happened at Cirque du Sombre put a bad view on my name. You can find someone else if you're not sure about hiring me. But I doubt there's anyone better than me within your range," said Noche.

"True. Finding an S class bounty hunter is hard. But finding someone as skilled as you is even harder," said Venturi. He puts down a computer tablet on the table and a holographic screen appears.

"Your target, Strada Raspa. He owns a 4-star restaurant called L'ultima Cena. I'm sure you've heard of it," said Venturi.

"Fancy place. I heard seafood there is good," said Noche.

"Seafood is not the only thing they sell. They sell drugs," said Venturi.

"Let me guess. His drug business is a bother to your drug business," said Noche.

"You catch on quick."

"You're not the first drug lord I work with," said Noche.

"Of course, not," said Venturi. "I'll pay you high. I'll give 2 million Zemulite as a down payment."

"Interesting price. I'll put the fixed price after I finish the job," said Noche.

"Great. Good to see my two co-workers getting along," said Rosario.

"I'm curious. What did Venturi give you for introducing me to him?" Noche asked.

"Bigger business, Ms. Noche. People like us are better united than scattered," said Venturi.

"I doubt," said Noche indifferently.

"Is there any other business we need to discuss?" Rosario asked.

Noche glanced at Mr.K.

"I think my assistant here needs some whoopee. He'll be staying here in your bar for a while," said Noche.

Mr. K looked at her in surprise. Rosario let out a burst of loud laughter.

"And here I thought he only has his eyes for you," said Rosario. "Sure, sure! I'll send you the best girls in my bar."

"Well, then. I'm a busy man. I'll look forward to your work," said Venturi.

"I'll let you have this room. Have fun!" said Rosario.

They all left the VIP room, leaving Noche and Mr.K.

"You can't just put me anywhere as you please. I don't have any plan on staying here," said Kaizo in frustration.

"One of his girls could be a kidnapped victim. I gave you the perfect position to investigate this place," said Axion.

"I don't want to flirt with any girls."

"You don't have to. Just let them pour you a drink and ask them some questions. That's all," Axion replied.

Kaizo folded his arms. "Hmph. So, what are you going to do with Strada?"

"Hunt him, of course. What else?"

"If Venturi knows the intergalactic police is going to raid Strada's restaurant, he wouldn't pay you," said Kaizo.

"He'll regret giving me a down payment. But we don't need to tell him that. He doesn't need to know."

Shortly later, someone knocks on the door. Few girls come in bringing snacks and champagne.

"Well, have fun!" said Axion as she waved goodbye.

Kaizo watched her as she walked outside.

Axion looked at the sky outside Vivre bar. She closed her eyes as she took a deep breath. She opened her watch interface. A list of criminals that have been seen at Planet circus is shown on the holographic screen.

"Let out some steam on them, huh?" Axion mumbled.

She jumps up the wall until she reaches the roof.

"So be it. Let the hunt, begin!"

She jumped from roof to roof. Looking for the first criminal she's going to hunt.