Proofead: Daylius and Vikingstad

Year 2040

Feb 12, Sunday, 10 pm

Ryu got out of his capsule. ‘My first death, now I can’t get on for 48 hours. The 48 hours ban was for low level players. Any player below level 50 had to wait for 2 days while players above level 50 only had to wait for 24 hours. He had also heard a rumor that the top 100 players could log in after 12 hours. This long waiting for low levels was to make sure that the player would not immediately set out for revenge or the like and get killed again. The time was 10 in the night.

‘Everybody will be sleeping’ thinking so Ryu walked towards the kitchen, opened the fridge, grabbed some snacks and a drink. He returned to his room and sat in front of his computer.

‘Let us see, www.pheonixdlforum.com’ Ryu typed in the address. He browsed through the forum for any new information. He wanted to know whether somebody other than him had found a Dralve. After a good search he came to the conclusion that it was just him. He then moved on to the leader table. Adrian was still first, lvl 74, double his lvl before the death. He did not know how much level he had gained and how much penalty will be given. ‘Let’s look for Draklake, there is something different about it’. He searched and searched but there was no info on the village anywhere. ‘There is something strange about that village. And that huge tower’ thinking so he shut down the computer and got on his bed, then dozed off.

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Year 2040

Feb 13, Monday, 7:15 am

Next morning Ryu woke up with a sudden hit to his stomach. Even though the hit was weak, the sudden attack frightened him. He sprang up to defend himself but as soon as he saw the attacker he smiled. A cute pouting Mia in her school uniform was glaring at him. ‘I am in trouble. God have mercy on me’

“Good morning my little sister ”

Bang came another hit to his stomach. ‘Who taught her to fight, oh it was me’

“Now now little sister, violence is bad”

“I hate you nii-san” Mia said with watery eyes. “You did not talk ‘hiccup’ to Mia ‘hiccup’ for two days ‘hiccup’” Mia was now in cry mode, tears rolling down her cheeks, her face red.

“I am sorry” and Ryu hugged her tight and lifting her up, he kissed her forehead. “As apology this wonderful nii-san will take you out for a ride, just you and me.”

Her face brightened up, a shopping with her nii-san was one of the most enjoyable things in her life. She smiled and asked Ryu to let her down. Mia ran out to her mother to tell her about the shopping. Ryu then began his refreshment activities. He had a one hour long exercise session and then proceeded for a bath then having a bite of the breakfast on his table he then began wearing his clothes. Wearing a blue denim and a white shirt with a black overcoat he got out of his room and walked towards his grandfather’s. The time was 30 past 9 in the morning. He knocked on the door.

“Who is it?”

“It’s Ryu Ojii-sama. I wish to speak to you for a while. I hope you are not in a hurry.”

“Ryu you are my grandson not the grandson of my driver. Is this how you talk to your family? Drop the formality son, this

is not the Edo period” opening the door replied Isamu.

“Yes Ojii-sama”

“So tell me son. What is it you have to speak? I have not seen you for two days. Busy with the game? You must not neglect your family for your own joy my son. Never let go off your family. ”

“Yes Ojii-sama. I have promised to take Mia out today, I came to have your permission.”

“She is your sister. Why do you need my permission?”

“I need Kiro to drive us around as I am not old enough to drive.”

“Is that so? Go ahead, I got others to drive for me”

Of all the people the Yasahiro family employed, Kiro was the most trusted and loved. Kiro was an orphan, he was then taken in under the Yasahiro family. Kiro was treated like family and was given things a family member would get. He had a room in the mansion for himself. He was sent to school and college under the Yasahiro family’s name. He was trained well in all forms of martial arts. Not only was he loyal, he was strong too. Every time Ryu went out he took Kiro with him, he trusted Kiro.

“Thank you Ojii-sama” Ryu bowed and was about to leave when his grandfather stopped him.

“Take this” saying so he stuffed one of his pockets with money.

Ryu smiled and bowed once again. He walked towards the main door where Mia and Kiro was already waiting. ‘Mia, you already called for him?’ he had a smile on his face. His sister understood his thoughts very well.

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Year 2040

Feb 13, Monday, 2:15 pm

Ryu, Mia and Kiro exited from a hotel after filling their tummy. Mia was patting her tummy, she liked the food and stuffed in everything she could. Ryu and Kiro laughed at the cute Mia walking in front of them. Ryu slowed down, sensing this Kiro did too.

“Kiro, did you notice?”

“Yes young master. 7 of them I presume”

“Their target must be Mia. Ransom? Political benefit? What do you think? ”

“I think it must be the later. Ransom is too small a motive to abduct Lady Mia”

“You think so too huh. Summon Takeshi. Notify him. Tell him to move out with the necessary things. And do not tell Ojii-

sama. I will deal with this personally”

“As you wish young master”

Ryu nodded at Kiro and started walking faster, when he reached Mia he held her hand.

“What next my cute little sister?” he asked with a smile.

“Em Mia wants a capsule too. Mia lonely when nii-san is not around”

‘Capsule eh. Well after today’s events things will get hectic’

“Sure. I will talk to Ojii-sama about it, and Mia after we reach home you and mom will be having a trip somewhere far”

“Trip? Where to? Nii-san won’t come?”

“Anywhere you want to Mia. I can’t come Ojii-sama will be lonely. Since you will be getting a capsule, we can meet in the

game.”

Mia nodded, slightly depressed.

“So where do you want to go?” Ryu asked trying to improve her mood. He bent down and gestured her to whisper it to his

ears.

“Germany” the answer was instant.

“Why there?” Ryu was amused. He did not expect her to reply with Germany. He expected India or Korea.

“My friend from school goes there with her family. So I want to see it too”

“Very well” saying so Ryu took out his mobile and dialed a number.

“Ivanovich. Where are you?” asked Ryu in English

“Tokyo, with your grandfather”

“I need you to book 3 tickets to England”

“Yes young master. I presume it is for you, Lady Mia and Lady Miyuki”

“No, not for me. You will be going with them. Mia is EXCITED” stressing the excited Ryu replied.

The word EXCITED was a code. It meant that there was danger to the family.

“I understand. I will arrange one immediately. A private jet will be leaving to England tonight”

The Yasahiro family rarely used the private jets. They kept the fact that they had private jets hidden.

“Be careful Ivan, do not let the two of them know”

“As you wish young master” and the call got disconnected

Mia was looking at her Nii-san with glittering eyes. ‘Today is a lucky day’ she thought not knowing the real thing. The two

returned to their vehicle, got in and waited for Kiro. Then his mobile rang.

“Young master, it’s Takeshi here. I have arrived”

“ Apprehend them. Take them to the run down building near the factory. I will come there” he whispered, not wanting Mia to hear.

“Yes young master”

“Send Kiro back as soon as possible”

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Year 2040

Feb 13, Monday, 2:30 pm

Takeshi disconnected the call and got out of his van, the van was sound proof, so no noise would travel out. Takeshi had parked the van in the same underground parking lot where Ryu’s Bentley was. He had brought two others with him. All three of them were in the security force and were trained martial artist. All three had been trained in handling guns too. The three carried a Beretta 92FS with sound suppressor, a dagger and throwing knives. Like random people they were dressed in casual outfits and were talking like they were drunk.

Meanwhile Kiro was outside the parking lot and was equipped with the same weapons except for the throwing knives. He was told that Ryu had already made the necessary phone calls to avoid people entering the parking lot. All he needed now was to cut off the power supply when the signal was given. Takeshi had already explained to him the plan through secure channels. Kiro was on wait, his blood boiling. ‘Whoever you are I will find you’ cursing his enemy in his mind, Kiro waited.

Takeshi and his friends were still at the parking lot. Their conversation attracted the 7 who were following Ryu. One of them walked towards the trio, he was in a black suite which made him look like a very gentle man. The man approached them and spoke

“Sir, this is a public area. You are not in a state to wander around. Kindly leave ”

“Who the hell are you to call me drunk?” and Takeshi and the other two began thrashing the black suited man. Seeing their comrade being beaten the remaining six ran towards them. They surrounded the three drunk men, with their fists raised to fight.

“Heh“ Takeshi smirked and then he shouted “Kiro”. The secure channel was still on and when Kiro heard Takeshi’s signal he switched the power off.

The moment the light went out the three moved, it was like they were lightning itself. Their feet and hands were fast. Their orders were clear, apprehend them not kill them. The three reached for the ones near them, their knees connected to the enemy’s stomach then stepping to the side, a chop to the enemy’s neck thus sending them unconscious. The rest of them could not understand what was happening. They took out their guns and was waiting for any sound but nothing could be heard. Takeshi and the others did not waste any time, they had already calculated their next move. The position of the enemy was clear to them for they had contact lenses which had night vision embedded in them, this was one of the top secret state-of-the art weaponry which was developed by the Yasahiro Industries.

In the next second the 3 were near their next target. Without the slightest sound they then executed their next move. They were all in sync, like they were dancing. A high kick to the chin at the same time, even the point of contact to the time taken to the angle, everything was identical. The sudden kick and the force sent the receivers flying backwards. The kick made their brains rock the inside their skulls, causing them to lose consciousness. Now only one remained.

“Don’t come near me. I will shoot you” the last assailant began to panic. He then began shooting in random direction. When the first magazine was emptied he tried to reload it with another but his trembling hands could not do it with enough speed. The man was pinned down to the ground from behind by powerful arms and with a blow to the behind he too fell unconscious.

“Kiro it is done. Bring the young masters out” Takeshi disconnected the call and the power was restored. He looked at the 7 unconscious men then lifted his hand slightly above his head and made circles in the air. Seeing the signal his friends began to move.

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Year 2040

Feb 13, Monday, 3:30pm

“Young master, we have arrived”

Ryu nodded at Kiro. They were in front of a run-down building. After dropping Mia at home, Ryu had asked Kiro to take him here. Getting out of the car he then whispered something to Kiro. At first Kiro was shocked, regaining his senses he nodded. With a gentle bow Kiro got into the car and left.

Ryu slowly walked in, he was now in a black suit, his face emotionless. One would say the boy in front was faceless. Takeshi was waiting for Ryu near the entrance.

“Have they spoken anything?”

“No young master. We have not begun yet. ”

“Take me to them”

Takeshi nodded and lead the way. The building looked worn down, time taking its toll on it. The wall was dark and dirty, the ground filled with debris. The duo walked for a while in a long corridor and then took the steps to the next floor. Like that they kept walking until they reached the fifth floor. On the fifth floor Takeshi guided Ryu to a room which was rather clean and well lit compared to the other rooms. It was a much bigger room and with a table and chair to the right. The seven assailants were sitting in the middle, their mouths stuffed with clothes, hands tied to the back and eyes blindfolded. All of them were terrorized. Losing vision is a truly fearful thing. Ryu approached them, taking the chair he sat on it and then looked at Takeshi. With a nod Takeshi removed the blindfold and clothes in their mouth.

The sudden exposure to light made them flinch, they shut their eyes tight. When the eyes began to adjust to the light all 7 of them opened their eyes to look at a child sitting in front of them. When their eyes met with the child’s their entire body shook. The eyes were not of a child, it looked like a monster was staring at them, there was only hatred in those golden brown eyes.

“My name is Ryu Yasahiro and I am going to ask you some questions. The first one is who was your target? Me or my sister?”

The group remained silent. They did not want to talk.

“Takeshi do you have their names?”

“Yes young master”

“Do they have family?”

“They do. All of them are married and have children too”

“Find out who all they are, where they live. Send someone to their home and start with the youngest,” this was what came from Ryu’s mouth.

Everybody including Takeshi froze. The person who said these words were a child, a mere 17 year old child. The 7 assailants were shocked to the core.

“Either you talk or your family disappears. Choose?”

“You monster” one of them shouted.

“Monster? Me? Then what are you guys? Were you not trying to rob my family of a life too? So you can do what you wish with my family while I cannot do the same to you. ”

Takeshi smiled. He now understood that the family thing was a farce. It was just a trick to make them talk. He decided to play along. Taking out his phone he dialed a non-existing number.

“Its Takeshi, have you found the family of the persons I have told? Then send our people there. Wait outside till I give you further orders” he said as if he was talking with somebody.

“No No. not our family. I will tell you so stop”

“Answer my questions and they will walk away unharmed. Why and Who? That’s all I need to know ”

“We were asked by the Yanagi family. We do not know why. They offered us 10 million yen each” the men began crying now.

“Takeshi, find out about this Yanagi family. Use everything and anything you want. I want to know the reason and the person who ordered this attack by tomorrow morning.”

“Yes young master. What about these people?” Takeshi had already taken out his Beretta.

“Give them 5million yen each, a job in Korea, tickets and passports for their family. I want their Japanese citizenship revoked and their rights to enter the country cancelled”

“Are you sure young master?” asked a surprised Takeshi.

“Killing them won't help us at all. If we kill them their children will come for revenge. Why such needless violence” Ryu then looked at the 7 who were as shocked as Takeshi was. “I will forgive you this time. You will be kicked out of the country, never to return. Instead you will live as Korean citizen with your family. Takeshi take me back home”

Takeshi nodded and then asked his two friends to take care of the assailants and left with Ryu.

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Year 2040

Feb 13, Monday, 5pm

“Ojii-sama” Ryu called out to his grandfather. Isamu was now in his study going through some documents.

“Come my boy. I am told that Mia and Miyuki are to go to England tonight along with Ivan”

“Ivan will not be going Ojii-sama, he will not be allowed to exist”

“What are you saying boy? Are you not the one who asked Ivan to take them to England”

“Yes Ojii-sama. I had no other alternative. Ivan will be dealt with soon”

“Dealt with? What do you mean boy?”

“I believe Kiro have told you about today’s events” Ryu then looked at his grandfather who was nodding his head to

indicate that he was well informed about it.

“Then why didn't Ivan tell you about such a big thing, even if I asked him not to? You are the head, not me. The situation called for your interference yet he did not tell you anything ”

“Do you mean to say that Ivan has some other motive?”

“Yes. He is a traitor”

“And you came to this just because he did not inform me?”

“Not at all. The Yasahiro mansion is always under tight security, even the outside roads are well guarded. The vehicles from the mansion are well guarded too. This discourages any vehicle from stalking us. Do you not agree?”

Isamu nodded again.

“Every time we go out, it is Ivan who appoints the driver, escort and vehicle. Is it not? ”

Isamu nodded once again, he now understood the trail of thoughts yet let Ryu continue.

“Only 6 people knew about today’s shopping trip. You, Mia, mom, Kiro, Ivan and me. So that leaves just two as suspects. It cannot be Kiro because he had been with us the entire time as he lives with us. Mia had personally told him about the trip and had been with him all the time. That leaves only Ivan. To strengthen my suspicions I had Ivan’s call records searched and Ivan’s bank too. The bank statement of Ivan shows he received 1billion yen 5 times this month from an unknown source. And the phone records showed Ivan having continuously talking to a number. The number was dialed at 9:30 in the morning and 2:30 in the afternoon. I had asked Kiro to tap into the call just in case. We have the call recorded. ”

“If you had this much proof then why is he still alive? And why have you planned to send Mia and Miyuki with him?”

“Ivan will die in the plan. The plane will be reported as it had crashed during its journey killing the pilot and all three of its passenger. Mom and Mia will be sent to Germany by another flight.”

“So you have planned everything huh.”

“Yes Ojii-sama. I apologize for not asking for your permission and also wasting 35 million yen”

“Not at all. That was splendid. Giving life to them thus making them indebted to you and creating no excuse for violence.

That was great indeed. But there is a problem?”

“Problem?”

“You my boy. You are still here and that is a problem. You will be flying out to South Korea tonight boy.”

“But Ojii-sama you will be….”

“No my boy, I am still the head and you will listen to me. Kiro and Takeshi will be living with me. For the time being you will live there until I deem it fit for you to return.”

Ryu could not say anything more. He sighed. “As you wish Ojii-sama”. Isamu then hugged him. ‘Thank you for saving them’ he said in his mind.

The next day the entire Japan federation shook. On every paper were two headlines. One was the death of Mia Yasahiro, Miyuki Yasahiro and Ivanovich Mikael. The second news was

‘Yanagi Corp crumbles! Huge debts brings down world’s second largest company.’

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