Nic had arrived in the middle of the city and happened to meet Jenna and Ladyrose, who were also there.
"Oh, Nic is back. Why did you use the secret path?" Jenna asked.
Ladyrose nudged her. "Jenna, didn't you hear that loud shouting from the city entrance? That's Cecilia's voice; there must be a commotion there."
"That's true," Jenna replied.
Nic explained that he briefly saw some paparazzi and reporters. He was sure they wanted to cover the city.
Jenna pondered, "It seems the media wants to create fresh news with this city as the topic... maybe it's not too bad, Nic."
"Yes, you're right. By the way, I'm inviting both of you to join the Unity gang in this city. Oh, for Jenna, it's optional; if you don't want to, it's okay. You're Ghost's trusted person... I'll entrust these two to you, okay? This is Kinna and Kaela. I need to go to the front for a bit." Nic said.
After leaving the two in their care, Nic rushed to the front to see what was happening.
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At the front, other gang leaders were already there: Ghost (AOD), Lukas (WOTD), and Gon (DFD). They were also being questioned by reporters.
"ALL GANG LEADERS ARE EVEN HERE! THIS CITY IS TRULY AMAZING! PLEASE TELL US HOW THIS CITY WAS FORMED!" the reporter shouted.
"Unfortunately, the one who formed this city is not here," Lukas said coolly.
"OHHH, SO IT WASN'T YOU WHO FORMED THIS CITY? THEN WHO IS HE? WHAT IS HIS NAME! SPILL IT, HANDSOME BRO LUKAS!!" the reporter asked with sparkling eyes.
But Lukas made a gesture to refuse, but Gon innocently was about to say the name.
"His name is N—" Gon's mouth was covered by Ghost.
"Idiot! He said not to tell who formed this city!" Ghost whispered.
Gon nodded. "Ugh, damn it, I forgot."
Albert just shook his head. Cecilia was almost going berserk but was still held back by her mother... meanwhile, the reporter was silent...
"HMM, WANT TO PLAY SECRETS, HUH?? IN THAT CASE, CAN WE ASK OTHER THINGS? OR GO INSIDE!" The reporter was still persistent.
But suddenly, the atmosphere changed. Their hair stood on end. They were all incredibly tense. All the gang leaders, including Cynthia, panicked, as if a terrifying figure was approaching.
Ghost fell silent. "Oi, oi, oi... we've felt this aura before, haven't we..."
Everyone agreed, and sure enough, when they turned around, the figure of King Raven was standing silently, then slowly moving towards them.
"W-WHO? WHO IS THAT!?" the reporter was scared, but his voice was still loud.
Cecilia stared blankly. "King Raven... why is he showing up now?"
But Nic, in King Raven mode, tried to be as aloof as possible. He didn't answer any questions and kept walking towards the reporter. Everyone moved aside because his dominant aura was terrifying.
And during that tense moment, one paparazzi camera flashed, and immediately, King Raven darted forward and destroyed the camera.
The person was shocked, panicked, and sat down. "I'M SORRY! I REFLEXIVELY DID IT BECAUSE I SAW SOMETHING SO COOL!"
But King Raven immediately pulled out a wad of cash. "Money to replace that camera. And do not take pictures."
King Raven's sharp gaze made the person only able to nod in confusion.
King Raven flapped his wings, creating a gust of wind that pushed them back slightly.
"You, reporter, are you looking for the one who formed this city? That figure is in front of you now," King Raven said in a cold tone.
The reporter was initially scared, but he held back his fear. "AHEM... YES!! I-I AM A REPORTER! MY NAME IS MEGAN! SO YOU ARE THE FIGURE WHO TRANSFORMED THE DEAD CITY BACK TO LIFE?"
Megan held her mic up to King Raven's mouth, although the mic only reached his chest because she couldn't reach higher; King Raven was too tall.
"You are truly brave... If you want to cover this city, there are a few conditions," King Raven said.
Then King Raven stated the conditions.
1. Only 2 people are allowed: the reporter Megan and her cameraman. Everyone else must leave.
2. Those who want to see the city may look, but do not take pictures everywhere.
3. Do not highlight King Raven's appearance, only his voice.
"ALRIGHT, WE AGREE! EVERYONE ELSE LEAVE! ONLY I AND THE CAMERAMAN ARE GOING IN! YOU GUYS ARE JUST ORDINARY VISITORS!!" Reporter Megan shouted.
After that, King Raven also told the others to disperse and keep an eye on the visitors in case they caused trouble.
Meanwhile, Cecilia inwardly already knew Nic's intention in King Raven mode.
"Hmph, that reporter girl is definitely going to be recruited too... just you wait," Cecilia thought to herself.
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King Raven brought the reporter inside, and along the way, she asked many things.
"YOU ARE SO COOL! I AM SO TOUCHED! DID YOU FIND THE SOURCE OF NEGATIVE ENERGY THAT WAS IN THIS CITY ALL THIS TIME?"
King Raven was silent, then explained, "There was nothing strange, only a collection of unburied rotting corpses, that's all... do not spread strange rumors again."
Cynthia, who heard this from afar, was moved because her dark past was not spread.
"I SEE! THIS CITY WAS INDEED SAD BEFORE BECAUSE IT WAS ISOLATED! FORTUNATELY, THERE IS COOL MR. RAVEN! THIS CAN BE A MOTIVATION FOR ALL THE PEOPLE OF THE SOUTHERN TO PROTECT THEIR OWN CITIES!"
"That's right. I think this is enough," King Raven said because Nic was tired.
"GOOD! THANK YOU, KING RAVEN! OKAY, THAT'S ALL FOR TODAY'S COVERAGE! I'M MEGAN, SEE YOU AGAIN!"
After the camera was turned off, Megan immediately looked tired. "Huft, hehe... I'm sorry, Mr. Raven. When I work as a reporter, I'm always loud because that's my passion."
"Is that so? Then I'll be leaving now."
King Raven immediately left quickly and disappeared from their sight.
"Phew... this is the first time I've seen such a magnificent figure," Megan said, looking proud.
"That's right, Megan. I'm also surprised how such a terrifying figure could be so kind," said her cameraman, named Cici.
After that, they intended to go straight back but instead met Nic, who was pretending to be narcissistic.
"Wow, are you guys broadcasting? Feature me... I'm a cool guy, you know," Nic said while posing dramatically.
"Huh? Who is this crazy person?" Cici said.
"Shhh, Cici! Don't say that; he's handsome, mweheh..." Megan said, nudging Cici's arm.
"Haha, that's me... the handsome guy in Unity City. I want to offer you something... would you like it?"
"Ooh, offering what? I'm curious~" Megan said, seemingly already captivated by Nic.
"MEGAN, YOU IDIOT! HE MUST BE TRYING TO SCAM US," Cici tried to remain skeptical.
"Aw, that's so mean. I'm a good guy, though... I want to offer if you are willing to join the Unity gang? The gang in this city!" Nic explained.
"A gang..? A GANG!??? SERIOUSLY, I CAN JOIN A GANG? OH MY GOD, I'LL BE THE REPORTER WHO WILL BE AT EVERY IMPORTANT GANG MOMENT! CICI, THIS IS EXCITING! YOU CAN FILM GOOD STUFF LATER!" Megan's reporter spirit returned.
"Ugh... what are the conditions for joining? And Megan, did you forget our contract with one of the news media?" Cici said.
Megan loudly said, "HAHA, LET'S JUST QUIT RIGHT NOW, CICI! DON'T OVERTHINK IT!"
"ISH, YOU IDIOT! THEN WHERE WILL OUR INCOME COME FROM!?" Cici became more emotional.
Nic clapped once. "Stop fighting. There are no conditions. If you want income, I can arrange it, and I will also arrange your contract affairs with the news media. Just tell me which media it is."
"LISTEN, CICI? THIS IS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY... WAIT, BUT ARE YOU FOR REAL? NOT TRICKING US?" Megan's face moved close to Nic's.
Nic just nodded, and Megan easily said "Deal." Cici could only slap her forehead because of Megan.
Nic smiled, then told them not to leave yet, and took them to Jenna and Ladyrose.
After that, night fell. Nic went to the news media location Megan had told him about.
"Wow, this media building is big too. It's called Starnews... it seems I can't rest yet, huft..." Nic said, standing in front of the Starnews Media building.
To be continued...