*BANG!*

"Argh!!" Alex growled in pain feeling the small yet strong impact of the hot bullet penetrating his flesh, ripping through his muscles and causing him to bleed internally and externally; sending a shock to his whole system. Unlike the grazes Seraphina had done earlier, this time, the bullet precisely went through his shoulder.

Seraphina's eyes turned more horrifying than ever as her aura emits every ounce of her vicious and merciless nature. The smoke that permeates from the handgun muzzle hadn't dissipated, yet, another ear-splitting noise came off from her pistol -- aimed at Alexander Han's right legs.

"Argh--!"

"I told you -- run; as far away as you can from me… but, you didn't listen. Now, prepare to be dragged to hell." her voice was devoid of emotion which can freeze anyone that instant.

Alexander Han can vaguely hear what she was implying yet, for some reason, he could understand every word she spats -- loud and clear. Indeed, Seraphina has a terrifying side of her. No wonder that she was surrounded by formidable and capable men.

"Remember your oath; or else, I won't be merciful anymore," Seraphina affirmed, saying she was still holding back because she doesn't intend to kill him. Alas, by the looks of Alexander Han's injury and his draining of life profile -- it seems he can die if he loses more blood.

Seraphina then wordlessly left Alexander Han who's in a dreading pain. The moment she left the room, Rex who was outside waiting for her -- raised his head to see Seraphina who only passed by him without giving him a glance.

Used by her cold treatment, Rex then entered the initiation room to aid the new recruit. Alas, to his surprise, Alexander Han's situation isn't as bad as what they all have gone through. After all, Seraphina almost killed all of them in their initiation. God knows how much torment they had gone through to that phase of their lives.

Regardless, Rex supports Alexander Han for first aid before sending him to their private infirmary without a word.

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Seraphina didn't head back on the headquarters bas_e_m_e_nt, instead, she went outside for a breather. Though the drug was still ticking her from time to time, alas, the medicine Dragon gave her was somewhat helpful in a way.

Stopping at the vast lawn, Seraphina sat languidly before falling her whole body on the green moist grass. Inhaling heavily and letting it all out, Seraphina was evidently pissed. Though she was well versed about the complicated life in the underworld, alas, she never expected to turn Alexander Han into one of her confidant.

Back in Isla De Paz, Seraphina grew fonder of Alex, hence, to protect him from her and the people that surround her -- she revealed few facts about her hoping to repel him. However, who would have thought that after the incident in Isla De Paz, Alexander Han will go through a drastic change.

Furthermore, he was magnetizing danger here and there adding to the fact that he kept squeezing himself to her affairs. Now that everything is said and done, Seraphina had no choice but to drag him as well to their hell-like world. After all, Alex knew things that he shouldn't. Hence, if she didn't recruit him, Leon will surely silence him.

Indeed, Leon is a complicated fellow. If Dragon had Max that acts in his own accord for the sole reason of their organization better route, Seraphina, on the other hand, had Leon -- the person that sometimes daunt her; not because she can't fight him back but Leon's mentality is unpredictable -- just like her.

Sensing that someone was approaching her, Seraphina spoke;

"Leon, I'll die."

Hearing her statement, Leon's tracks froze on the ground. Seraphina never says she was dying even as a joke. For someone as dauntless as her, she will not admit her defeat. However, by the tone of her voice, Seraphina seems certain about her fate.

"If that happens, I'll kill everyone -- when I say everyone, I meant everyone." Leon warned meekly, yet, his aura changes drastically with a touch of danger and pain. Indeed, he was displeased about Seraphina's claims thus, he spats his honest response with certainty as well.

"You can't -- I'm taking you with me." her eyes still closed but Seraphina could envision Leon's dismay.

'Yes, I'm certain. I'll die -- that day when Ryu and I -- I know I will die but, I swore to the heavens that I'm taking everyone that will pose a threat to Gramps and the others down to hell.' Seraphina affirmed inwardly.

Though she always kept her unfazed front as if nothing can stop her but inside -- she must admit that it sometimes scares her, or to be precise, it terrifies her. The fact that any minute, her head might just blow up, alas, death is not what frightens her. What scared her the most is that she might die without securing those people that she held dear.

That's why Seraphina is giving her all by luring out her real enemies on the shadows and gathering the prospect organization and people that can back her up.

"That Dragon -- I'll have my hands on him." after a stifling silence, Leon emotionlessly spoke.

"Not him."