30 minutes later, Ash heard a series of knocks on his door while he was organizing the documents he'd collected and examined a while ago. He set his laptop on the couch as he stood up and headed towards the door. When he opened it, the smell of hot pizza made his stomach grumble as Rose waved it ever so slightly before his nose. "Good evening, Ash!" Ash group greeted with grins on their faces. Ash stepped aside to let them into his apartment. The group immediately crashed inside, running through the dining room and opening the pizza. They grabbed a handful of bites while Ash, Mell and Alexander were still by the front door. Normally, Ash would scold them for their behaviour, but he found himself not caring. He knew it was kind of a tradition of theirs. Even though they'd say they'd bring Ash some takeout food, they would order extra pizzas for themselves. Ash stared at the two men outside his door. Alexander smiled and leaned closer to him,

The City's secret gate has a three-phase locking system. The first phase is composed of an ordinary gate with a key. The second phase of the security system projects a virtual screen to key in the required security code for access. The third and final phase of the security system is a list of high profile authorities who have been granted permission to enter by the authority. Their faces and biometrics are recorded in the central database for the program's basis to finally grant the trespasser access or not.The last phase of the security system is strictly confidential information. Only the lists authority side butted in as he resisted the urge to roll his eyes.''Fantastic' your face. Do you have any idea what danger we're in right now? You just blatantly told the enemy that we have our own program running to gather the confidential and secret information from all across the internet. You just revealed to our

Ash sighed as he sat down on the bench in the waiting area of New York Penn Station and shoved his bags beside him. He glanced at his wristwatch and checked the time. It's already 7 pm in the evening and still there's no sign of the rest of his group. He wanted to call and tell them to hurry up before they missed their train tonight, but he supposed he couldn't blame them if they chose to have a quick break and enjoy the busy streets and the urban life of New York. After all, this will be the last day they will set foot in their home city for a while, this was also the very first time they would travel interstate during an actual mission.Throughout their life, they've never been to another state or country for an actual mission. Sure, they've visited different countries and states, but they only did that whenever they were on vacation trips, field trips arranged by the warrior Academy, and those times when Ash was having his internship. He has been on several warri

He sighed in defeat and let his shoulders down as he apologized to his siblings."I—I am really sorry. You guys don't need to suffer from this kind of cruel situation. You don't have to do it, you know. I can handle it. Plus, technically you're not adult warrior yet so you don't need to feel obliged to join me. I—""Cut the shit, Ash!" Ash gulped as he took in the deathly glare he received from both Rose and Simon."We already told you, didn't we? We're all in this together, Ash. Don't let that bastard falter your perception of yourself and our group. And no matter what you do, you can't change our decision. We are friends, goddamn it, you are my brothers Ash, and I, no, we will not leave you no matter what!"Simon screeched as he gave his brother a murderous look. The last thing he wanted is to be angry with Ash. He knew about Ash inferiority complex an

Ash couldn't help but groan at the thought. He dropped his head in defeat when he suddenly felt a sharp pain on his forehead."Ouch!" Ash yelped as he massaged his forehead as it bumped into the front seat."Why so glum, plum?" Ash eyes widened as he heard the beautiful melody of Alexander silky voice. He lifted his head again and took in the exotic beauty of Alexander. He was wearing a white thin shirt with its three first buttons hanging open. It was so thin that Ash swore he could make out his lean torso. He wore black spiky pants that matched his spiky hair that was covered in silver glitter. All in all, Alexander was just as breathtaking as ever."Nothing. I guess I am just too stressed up nowadays." He said flustered as he could hear Alexander footsteps coming towards him. Not a minute later he was embraced with a warm pair of arms and a blush stained his cheeks when he felt a light damp around his forehead, signali