Leon followed eli from behind, acting as though he was taking his own casual stroll. Eli was a handsome man standing at 1.90 centimeters tall, he exuded a confident personality and had bright blonde hair and gray eyes.
Suddenly Eli pulled out a coin and flipped it, when It landed on the back of his hand Eli nodded.
What is he doing?
Leon couldn't help but get suspicious of Eli's actions but kept following him. Eli didn't seem to do anything suspicious or note worthy, he walked through a park, fed some pigeons and enjoyed breakfast at a café. And at around 10 AM he went back home. After the tailing, Leon went back to brown bird street and reported everything to the boss.
Simon's office was spacious, there was a coffee table with two couches on either side and a desk in the middle. There were glass windows behind the desk with a view of the street. The desk had a gas lamp and a revolver.
"Interesting. That's enough, you shouldn't tail him any longer"
That was all? No, Eli must have known he was being followed. I was too obvious. Or maybe he's a beyonder?
That's when Simon handed Leon 2 pounds.
Leon was absolutely shocked with this amount.
"B-boss! Isn't this too much?"
Simon smiled as he took a sip of his morning beer.
"Its enough, the job entailed hidden dangers i should have warned you about."
...
"Boss can you tell me more about beyonders?" Leon was curious about these so called beyonders. Simon scratched his chin slowly while thinking.
"Well, being a beyonder might seem fun and useful, but its dangerous. You risk of losing control and becoming a monster or going brain dead, many different things could happen. Once you choose a pathway thats the pathway you are on, no changing unless you want to lose control. My teacher hasn't told me much, but she told me there are countless dangers that come with being a beyonder."
Simon stared into Leon's eyes
"I realised that we as a gang are being threatened by different beyonders, so we must increase our power. That's why I chose to give you and Arthur potion formulas. Also, save up money. The ingredients are expensive."
"Ah also, I've got another mission for you, I need you to give this to a few zmanger gang members who will be waiting for you in Red Brick Alley"
Simon sat down behind his desk and reached down before placing a black box on the table.
...
Leon sat on the carriage with the black box laying on his thighs. The urge to open it and check what's inside was very powerful and ate away at him. Next to Leon was a older gentleman with white hair reading the Tussock Times.
One peek wouldnt hurt right? But the man next to me would see.
After about 20 minutes with a few stops Leon finally made it to Red Brick Alley. The Zmanger gang members weren't here yet so he decided to open the box. Inside was a bright Red revolver with bloody bandages around the grip.
He didn't touch the gun and closed the box, deciding to wait for the Zmanger gang members.
Soon 3 men came up to him, they wore serious looks on their faces. The man infront of the group who was also the tallest was first to speak.
"You got the product?"
Leon nodded and took a confident stance.
"You got the money?"
The taller guy nodded and pulled out twenty pounds.
Twenty pounds?! Holy-
This was more money than Leon has ever seen in his life.
The deal went smoothly and Leon got the twenty pounds. Two of the guys left with the box while the tallest man remained. He scratched his bald head and began following Leon. He wasn't planning on giving anyone money. He was ultimately a executioner. Executioner Loyd
Leon counted the money once more and put the twenty pounds into wallet which he put in his pocket. He was constantly holding onto the wallet to make sure no one tried to pickpocket him. He was traversing through crowds of tramps and workers around him, one would have to be a thief. He was also doing this in order to try and escape from anyone who might be following him.
In Leon's life, you always have to be cautious.
He moved precisely and entered a street crowded with gangsters. Instantly all eyes were on him. The tall man following behind stopped following a smiled.
He thinks he can lure me in like that? It would be a smart trap if I wasnt a hunter.
Leon kept his head low and didn't glance at the other gangsters who were looking at him, he could feel their gazes piercing into him.
The tall man decided to use his tracking abilities as a hunter to chase after Leon, he wasnt going to give up the 20 pounds!
While Leon was running away he grabbed a plank and threw it at a horses legs, making the horse fall onto the ground and cause a scene on the road. Some people shouted and others looked in shock as the carriage almost flipped over with two people still inside it. The hunter stared in shock as he didn't expect leon to do something this bold and cause a massive scene.
At this point Leon had fled away and let out a audible sigh.
There's been so much tracking and tailing recently.
Hes only been in this world for such a short amount of time yet so much has happened.
...
Brown bird alley. White hound base.
Leon sat on a couch and described everything in detail. He was given 1 pound for the job.
"Its a good thing you didn't fight back. I dont want the white hounds relationship with the Zmanger gang to be ruined. They are much bigger than us after all. You did well, one more mission and you will be given a potion formula. Have you made your decision yet?"
Leon nodded and said: "marauder"
"Good choice, I was given the basic run down of the pathway at a beyonder gathering. Uh, you should look for the ingredients in underground markets or beyonder gatherings. There's a man named Eye of Wisdom, i recommend participating in his beyonder gatherings near Iron Gate Street. Ill tell you more once you've completed the mission. Come back tommorow."
And with that Leon left, but not alone. Simon followed closely behind.
Before going Home leon decided to spend some of his newfound wealth of four pounds to treat himself to a luxurious dinner, something he has never had. After going home he prepared some Feynapotter noodles and a desi pie. After enjoying the scrumptious meal he washed it down with a cup of whisky sour, a low-quality alcohol brewed from apples.
Soon after his dinner he decided it was time to start working out! As a criminal, being able to fight and have strength was useful. So he decided to make a basic workout, 3 sets of 10 pushup, 2 sets of 10 squats, 3 sets of 30 second planks and 2 sets of 5 pull ups which he could pull off by hanging from the shower curtains pole.
The workout was brutal, by the end he could feel his legs trembling.
Damnit... I've never worked out like this before... not even in my previous life.
After brushing his teeth and putting on the new pajamas he bought Leon actually packed his belongings.
I need to get a new identity and move houses. Ill ask Simon about it tommorow. It wont be long before the officers come knocking at my door.
...
Leon was already asleep in his bed, curled up under the thin blanket.
Thud!
A loud thud could be heard as someone sneaked through the window and landed on the ground. It was executioner Loyd.
"You thought you could escape? No one does..."
With a smile on his face, loyd slowly approached the bedroom and took out a knife.
"Aren't you a little to excited?"
A voice resounded from behind him. A figure hidden in the darkness.
Slowly that figure walked out scratching his chin and then putting his index finger up to his lips.
"Shhh"
Simon unsheathed his dagger and quickly took a stance.
Loyd's smirk faded and he grit his teeth. And instead of getting ready to fight he dashed for the window!