Extra Pages: The Author's Odyssey
Chapter 206: Kill [3]

Lucas, fueled by a mix of determination and urgency, seized the moment of vulnerability. With a swift and decisive movement, he brought his sword down, the blade cutting through the air with deadly precision. Caster, still off balance, attempted to defend himself, but it was too late.

-Swoosh!, -Slash!

"Ha"

The blade found its mark, piercing through Caster's defences and striking true. A pained gasp escaped Caster's lips as the sword penetrated his side. The room fell into a heavy silence as the two adversaries locked eyes, the weight of their choices echoing in the stillness.

For a moment, time seemed to freeze as Caster's body absorbed the impact of the fatal blow.

-Thud!

As Caster crumpled to the ground, the room was engulfed in an eerie quiet. The battle that had raged with such intensity had reached its grim conclusion. The once imposing figure of Caster lay defeated, and the shadows of the abandoned factory seemed to cast a sombre cloak over the scene.

Lucas, breathing heavily, withdrew his sword. The echoes of the clash reverberated in the chamber, a haunting reminder of the life-and-death struggle that had unfolded.

His gaze fixed on Caster's now lifeless form, Lucas felt a mixture of emotions. Relief for Lily's safety, sorrow for the necessity of the act, and a lingering sense of the profound changes this encounter had wrought.

He turned away from the fallen foe, his mind filled with the weight of the choices made in the heat of battle. As he walked toward the exit, his thoughts lingered on Lily and the safety that had been secured.

-Ring!, -Ring!, -Ring!

-Ring!, -Ring!, -Ring!

At that moment someone's phone rang, more precisely it was Caster's phone range.

Someone was calling him...

Looking at the dead body of Caster, Lucas decided to check who was calling.

-Tap!, -Tap!, -Tap!

Lucas took out Caster's phone from their pant pocket and saw who was calling

There was a name displayed on the phone screen, the name was [Boss].

'Who is this fucker now?' Lucas curses as a glance at the dead body of Caster.

-Click!

Since Lucas knew that there was no way he would get answers dead body, he decided to pick up the call.

-

"..."

There was silence as both Lucas and the person other side of the phone didn't answer.

-I guess he is dead huh? Right, Lucas.

From their voice, he can tell that this man knew an old Lucas but Lucas doesn't have any memories of him.

"That's right, I killed him along with the other two."

-I see, I have told those idiots to bring you to the base but it seems they want to beat you up before that.

"It's their fault that they mess up with me, I told them before that never mess up with myself but they did and now they are paying for it with their lives..."

Lucas said with a cold voice, it's one thing to come after him but they decide to kidnap his sister, so of course they have to pay for doing that.

And Lucas wants their lives as payment...

-Well it doesn't matter, I don't care if they die or not.

"That's good then, because if you had mind even one for a beat I have to kill you too."

-Are you threatening me?

The weight of the voice changed, there was a dangerous edge in its voice.

"I'm not threatening you. I'm stating a fact. Anyone who comes after me or my sister faces the consequences. Now, if you have any business with me, state it clearly. I don't have time for games," Lucas asserted, his tone unwavering.

There was a pause on the other end, and the voice seemed to measure Lucas's words.

-Straight to the point. I like that. I have an offer for you, Lucas.

Lucas, still holding Caster's phone, listened intently. "Speak."

-Join us. With your skills, you could become a valuable asset. We could protect you and your sister. Think about it, Lucas. A chance to live without constantly looking over your shoulder.

Lucas scoffed, "I don't need protection from the likes of you. And I won't join anyone that threatens my family."

The voice chuckled,

-You're a stubborn one. But remember, Lucas, there are greater threats out there than you can imagine. You might reconsider when you face them alone."

"I'll face whatever comes my way on my terms. Don't bother contacting me again," Lucas ended the call, a sense of defiance in his eyes.

The night air outside the abandoned factory felt cooler as Lucas pocketed Caster's phone. Lily, waiting patiently, looked at her brother with a mix of concern and relief.

"Is everything okay, big brother?"

Lucas placed a reassuring hand on Lily's shoulder. "Yes, Lily. Everything's okay now. Let's go home."

As they walked away from the shadows of the abandoned factory, Lucas couldn't shake off the feeling that the offer on the phone was just the beginning of a larger, more complex web of challenges. But for now, he focused on the path ahead, guided by the bond he cherished and the unwavering determination to protect those he loved.

***

-Tak!

"He is as stubborn as he was before." the man said to himself as look at his phone.

"What do you sir, Should I deal with him?"

A man said as he kneeled in front of 'Boss'.

The man shook his head and said there was no need for that but to send a car to Lucas's home the next morning, I'm sure he would come then no matter what.

"As you wish sir."

***

The next morning, the sun began to cast its warm glow over the city as Lucas prepared for a new day. The events of the previous night were still fresh in his mind.

After returning home last night Lucas had told Lily to not say anything about what happened to their parents.

Thankfully Lily did as he told her to do. Lucas doesn't want his parents to worry about anything.

Their hands I already full with managing Guild.

Thankfully nothing happens after that rest for the night. Lucas had thought that 'Boss' would send him a man after him but nothing like that happened.

Lucas's parents already left for the guild and today for safety measures Lucas had sent Lily to her kindergarten personally.

After dropping Lily to her kindergarten, Lucas is now on his way home.

As he gets to hear his home he replaces a car standing in front of his home.

Lucas eyed the car warily, his protective instincts kicking in. The car's door opened, and a well-dressed man stepped out, his gaze fixed on Lucas.

"Mr Lucas?" the man inquired with a calm demeanour.

Lucas nodded cautiously. "Who are you?"