Chapter 426 - 426: Preparation

*** FIVE DAYS LATER ***

At Skull Gang Headquarters

Black Shadow and Sherlock were summoned by James. He had some important tasks for them to do. Spike was not present because he went to the States a few days ago to deliver Lu's antidote.

"Hey, Are we going to City X today to accompany Catseye?" Black Shadow asked James. His voice filled with enthusiasm.

James lifted his eyebrow while eyeing Black Shadow suspiciously.

"Oops, don't give me that look. Don't get me wrong. I am not coveting your Catseye. I am just excited to work with her on one mission." Black Shadow defended himself right away.

Sherlock just shook his head helplessly while darting his gaze back and forth between Black Shadow and James. Black didn't stop teasing Supremo. He couldn't even do that once. Supremo was frightening for him.

After a few seconds, James broke his silence and spoke up with them.

"Black, you have mentioned the shady deal that is going happen between the Dark Knight Organization and one terrorist group one week from now."

"Yes, why?" Black asked him with a deep frown. He was talking about the mission with Catseye but James brought up a different topic.

"You and Sherlock will not go to City X to accompany Catseye. She already had more backs up who would go with her on this mission. You will focus on monitoring the Dark Knight's movement here in City Z."

The crease on Black Shadow's face deepened after hearing that."Eh, that means I will be able to join her? Too bad… I'm looking forward to that day." He heaved a frustrated sigh. He felt a little bit disappointed with James's news.

James's lips twitched, fighting a smile. He didn't expect that Black Shadow was fond of Elle too. But he knew that it was not in a romantic way.

"Don't worry. She wanted me to relay a message for you." James said as consolation for Black Shadow's disappointment.

"Hmm… okay. Tell me! What is it?" Black Shadow said with eagerness. He wanted to know what Elle's message was all about.

Sherlock was amazed at how Black Shadow could talk with their Supreme leader informally like they were just talking as friends.

"She wanted to thank you for offering some help. She said she had to postpone this collaboration with you because she already had people on her side who were going to help her. She wanted you to focus on the upcoming deal of the Dark Knight Organization in the Black Market." 

James paused for a moment before he continued telling him the rest.

"Is that all?" Black Shadow could not hide his dismay.

"Nope. She said do your best and prepare yourself next week." James responded nonchalantly at him.

"Eh, why is that so? Am I working for her?" Black Shadow lamented to James.

Sherlock who was just listening on the sideline had the urge to facepalm because of Black Shadow's childish attitude.

"Because that day she will join you on that mission," James said matter-of-factly.

Black Shadow's face brightened up immediately after hearing that. "Really? Is that true? She's going to join us on this mission?"

"Yes… she will… because she also wants to know the identity of the Dark Lord."

"Oh! That's great! Then… I will do my best and show off my skills to her. Hahaha." Black Shadow mumbled shamelessly while boasting.

James and Sherlock just looked at him strangely. After a while, James picked up something from his drawer. He placed two transparent bottles containing a purple substance.

"You two drink this." James firmly said without even explaining to them what was that liquid substance all about.

Sherlock and Black Shadow exchanged meaningful glances with each other. Both of them were reluctant to drink it. They thought it would taste bad. They were not sure if James was just playing pranks on them or he was dead serious.

Sherlock finally found his courage to speak up. "Pardon Supremo… but before we drink this please explain to us first what is this and what's the purpose of this. Of course, I know it's not poison. You are not planning to poison us, I believe that. Hehehe. But I'm curious about this thing who looks like a potion." 

"This is for safety precaution. We are dealing with the Dark Knight Organization and as we all know, they are working on bio-weapons. Once you get exposed to a bio-weapon or if they decide to use it against you then you will surely die. This is an antidote that will fight the harmful effects of their bio-weapon. Drink it for your protection."

The two men just nodded as they finally understood James's motive for making them drink that substance. Soon, they drank the substance in one go. James didn't want the two men about its bitter taste.

So they end up coughing with their contorted expression on their faces after drinking it. James laughed inwardly upon seeing the ugly expressions of his two loyal subordinates.

Meanwhile, at Phantom's place, Elle also delivered them the antidotes that they needed before infiltrating the bio-weapon facility of the Dark Knight Organization in City X. James also did the same. He also gave his team the antidote made by Mr. Carter. He just finished making all the antidotes for Erick and Elle's team this morning.

Elle also informed Master Phantom, Charles, Brother Yu, and Brother Yan about the good news.

"I received an update from Dr. Argus. Lu's vital had improved after they injected this antidote into his body three days ago. He said Lu might be awakened from his coma soon." Elle cheerfully informed them.

Happiness could be seen on their faces after hearing that piece of good news.

"Lady Boss, we are glad to hear that. I miss him so much. I hope our brother Lu would recover soon." Brother Yan said, feeling a little bit emotional.

"Don't worry, Lu will make it. He will get better soon." Brother Yu said, tapping Brother Yan's shoulder.

"Yeah, that kid is a strong man." Master Phantom mumbled.

"Once he wakes up, James's men will bring him back here at City Z. He will continue his treatment here," Elle said to them.

"That's great. We can look after him here. We can take care of him and visit him every day." Charles shared his thoughts.

"That's true. We will take good care of him, personally." Brother Yan said excitedly.

"Okay, so for now. Let's go to City X. Your other brothers should also take these antidotes." Phantom said, getting ready to leave.

"Okay, Father. You and brothers should be careful. Erick, Charles, and I will follow you tomorrow." Elle reminded them.

Brother Yan: "Thank you, Lady Boss!"

Brother Yu: "Yes, Lady Boss, we will be more careful this time."

Elle nodded at them with a faint smile. "By the way, where's Edson Tyler. How is he?"

"He already agreed on standing as a witness for your Family Massacre Case. He is locked in the bas.e.m.e.nt. Clara also treated his wound already. Your Uncle Antoine is on his way here. In the meantime, he will be the one to watch over Edson Tyler while we are not around." Phantom was the one who answered Elle's query.

"I'm glad to know that, Father. Erick will help me to reopen this case."