X-Rank Hunter

Chapter 97: Childhood Friend

Charley might appear cold and indifferent when she was still the so-called Sweet Death, but it was only because after the two became separated when they were still a kid.

Elissa came from a noble family, Mohon Family. But the world was as if playing with her when her parents were killed by their own family.

Elissa was helpless. She wasn't even in her teens at that time. She was too weak for revenge. She was the only daughter of her parents so she had nothing left to rely on. Despite that, she still wanted to avenge her parents.

That being said, she walked the path of assassination. And for her precious and only friend she had, she left her so that the other party wouldn't be implicated with her own problems.

Charley was furious. She wanted to help but her friend actually left her? She sought her friend Elissa but never saw her ever again.

At that time, Charley was broken-hearted. She swore to herself that she would never have a friend ever again. She then became cold to everyone until a few years later, she received the title Sweet Death.

On the other hand, just for revenge, Elissa became an Assassin. As time passed by hurriedly, she finally met the Cosa family. The Cosa family took a liking to her and invited her to their family to be married to them. Of course, the Cosa family had offered something in return. That was to give her any request she wanted. And of course, it must be within the Cosa family's scope of ability.

Elissa thought for some time before she agreed. Because she knew how strong her enemy really was, and she couldn't take them all alone. After all, it was the entire Mohon Family, one of the noble families of Maharlika Kingdom!

That being said, Elissa was finally married to Cosa Family. Not only that, she was actually married to the future head of the family. And she could clearly see the privilege of being married to the other party.

After she was married, she finally asked her request. And that was, the annihilation of the Mohon Family!

The Cosa Family was shocked by the sudden request. But still, they happily agreed to it with a wide grin. Because that was still within their capability! And they wouldn't refuse something they had promised.

That being said, fifteen years ago, as the whole Kingdom was in turmoil because of the civil war, the Cosa Family took the opportunity to assassinate each and every member of the Mohon Family.

And it all happened in a single bloody night.

The whole Kingdom had only managed to learn about it when the annihilation of the Mohon Family was finally done.

Everyone was helpless. It was said that according to the Kingdom's investigation, the Cosa Family was the culprit. And to annihilate a thousand members of the Mohon Family, only ten or so persons were sent by the terrifying Cosa family.

No one had ever managed to learn what was the reason why did the Cosa Family made such a move. They could only assume that someone hired them.

After the annihilation of the Mohon Family, Elissa felt that he had no more reason to live. Even if she died, she had no regrets.

But of course, the Cosa Family didn't allow it. After all, she was supposed to give birth to the heir of their Cosa Family. Elissa was helpless but she didn't refuse what they wanted. After all, they helped her to avenge her parents.

So then, four years after the annihilation of the Mohon Family, and it was eleven years ago, Elissa gave birth to a child. No, they were children.

She was happy, but the Cosa Family was not. Because there was a tradition in their family that whenever they give birth to a heir which was a twin, the twin would kill each other to determine who would be the successor of the family leader. Because the stronger one was naturally the right one. And the other one was a misfortune.

Elissa was still saddened by the fact that one of her children was chosen by one of the Four Greatest Hunters and soon be forgotten when she learned that there was a such family tradition. She really thought that the world was playing with her.

One of her sons would be forgotten, while the other one would likely be killed. Just what the hell was with her fate?

She had already lost her beloved parents, and now, she was about to lose both of her sons? Was she really that fated to be all alone?

Elissa had no one to share her burdens in the Cosa family, and it was just fortunate that she met her old friend again. The friend she left. Charley Mausig! No, it was already Charley Jabat since she was already married to Joe Jabat that time she met her again.

Elissa never thought that the one she'd left was actually the one who would help her in her direst situation. And the other party was still willing to help her even after what she had done. And it appeared that even before her parents were being killed, the other party was still wanted to help her.

She regretted the fact that she left Charley. But she couldn't do anything against it now since it was already done. But well, Elissa was just afraid to implicate the other party and was afraid to really lose her. So leaving her was her only choice.

But she really never expected that in the end, she would still end up leaning on the other party's shoulder.

And right now, Elissa also had ended up coming to the other party to ask for a favor. And Charley didn't refuse her and still welcomed her as a friend. This was a real friend! Elissa had already sworn this once, but she'd swore again in her heart that she would treasure this friend of her and would never betray her even with her life on the line.

"So what are you planning now?" After a good while of remembering each other's precious and bitter memories, Charley asked the other party.

"What else can I do other than to stay in the Black Cave?" Elissa laughed bitterly. She really wondered why the other party was asking the obvious.

"Haha is that so?" Charley laughed awkwardly as well. "Then why don't you stay with us for some more time?"

"Nah, my time here is very limited and this clone is about to vanish at any moment."

"Then stay with us until your clone has completely vanished."

Elissa thought for a moment before she replied, "Ok."

Since her purpose had already been fulfilled and she had nothing to do now, it wouldn't hurt to stay with her friend for some more time. And also, she was curious to see what was her friend's son currently doing. Was he strong as well? What was his ability? Elissa was also getting excited now.

"And also, I have something important to tell you." As Elissa was still thinking about her friend's son, she heard the other party speaking again. She tilted her head slightly sideways as she slightly frowned. She could feel something strange from her friend's tone of voice. So Elissa could only ask, "What is it?"

Sigh.

Charley sighed deeply lamenting the furious fate that befell them. "Do you really think that we will only suffer what we have now?"

Kutob.

Elissa's heart palpitated wildly in apprehension. She could tell that something really was not right. As if a bad premonition was ready to happen at any moment.

"What do you mean?" Elissa narrowed her eyes towards the other party.

Charley stared at her friend. And after a deep breath, she said, "It's about the Sovereign's Vessel."

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Meanwhile...

After lecturing his grandsons for a good speech he prepared long ago, Laude was really satisfied with the other party's response. He could see that even after they'd got stronger, the other party still feared and respected him.

Well, who would have not fear him if he was acting that way? It was too merciless if everyone would just look at it.

On the other hand, Jasper was now intending to only use Possession with three Spirits against his big brother. And Jasper was planning as well to use this opportunity to grasp the skill well. Even if he lost, he should at least learn something after his duel against his big brother.

"Kuya, let's continue our duel." Jasper turned his gaze to Jim as he asked for a duel.

Jim stared at him as well as he responded, "Ok."

Jim could tell that even if he refused, the other party would still stubbornly insist on it. That being said, Jim could only agree.

"Wait." Both of them were just going to prepare themselves for a good fight when they heard their grandfather speaking. "Both of you. Come to me at once. Let me see how capable you two are."