The server set the food on the table with a polite nod before walking away.
Reign's lips curled into a satisfied smile as he began to dig in, savoring each bite.
"I..." She opened her mouth to speak, trying to get his attention, but he lifted his hand, palm out, without looking at her.
The gesture clearly said, 'Don't bother me right now.'
She hesitated, then closed her mouth and sat back, waiting for him to finish.
After he was done, he leaned back and touched his stomach.
Unlike his original body, this one didn't have unlimited space.
But he had proved one of his theories: his taste buds were now more human-like.
"Here is the files," she said, handing him a tablet with all the details for their mission.
"These are the details for our job," she said, her voice steady.
"After we finish this, I'll go with you to Green Valley." he added.
He looked up from the tablet, raising an eyebrow. "Green Valley? Why?"
She hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath. "I've been eligible for the promotion exam for a while now. But... I had some personal things to deal with, so I kept putting it off."
Reign didn't respond, which made her feel a bit hurt.
She worried that he thought she wasn't worthy to take the test. Her habit of defending herself almost kicked in, but she managed to control her emotions, remembering how embarrassing her past actions had been before.
He noticed that she was trying hard to stay calm. Seeing this, he decided to go easier on her and softened his expression a bit.
"And now you're ready?" he asked.
"Yes," she said firmly. "After this mission is over, I'll be ready to leave this city."
There was a determined look in her eyes, showing that this mission was a very important turning point of her life.
"Alright, we'll handle this mission first, then we'll head to Green Valley." Reign gave a small nod, acknowledging her decision.
He figured that it would work out perfectly for him. He had plans to destroy the city, and if she was gone, it would make things easier.
A small smile appeared on her face when she saw that he didn't ask for more details. It was a private and painful part of her life, and she didn't really want to share it with anyone.
They left the bar together. With Green Viper by his side, no other women dared to approach.
Her reputation for having a fierce temper was well-known and kept everyone at a distance.
Outside, she led the way to a parking spot where her car was parked.
Green Viper continued, explaining the warehouse's layout and the activities of the Serpent Tail gang.
She detailed their operations and security measures, hoping the information would help with the mission.
But Reign, with his eyes fixed on the road, barely listened.
He hadn't really read the files she gave him before. He was just pretending to pay attention for the sake of acting interested.
SCREECH!
She parked the car a short distance away from the warehouse. They hid behind some crates, getting a clear view of the busy scene.
The warehouse was huge, with tall gray walls and a metal roof.
Trucks were constantly moving in and out, their engines rumbling as they carried different supplies.
Some trucks were loaded with crates, while others had barrels and pallets of goods.
"This place is really active," Green Viper said quietly. "They are making a lot of money from all these supplies because the business owners have to pay them."
"I thought the Chamber of Commerce would step in for something like this?" Reign asked.
"Normally, yes. But to keep things balanced, the government lets gangs like this exist. It's also why they allow the Veiled Nights to operate—so we can deal with these kinds of problems."
Reign nodded, understanding her point. It was similar in his old world.
He had heard stories about governments funding terrorist groups, gangs, and other illegal activities for their own purposes before his father took global control.
"So what's the plan?" she asked.
As the leader of this operation, she had to follow his lead, especially since he was much stronger than she was.
"Nothing much. We'll just storm in and kill everyone," he replied bluntly.
He could finish the mission faster on his own.
Unfortunately, he had to bring her along because she was the main reason he was doing this in the first place.
As a result, he had to hold back a lot.
"Are you planning to fight them head-on?" she asked, her voice filled with concern.
"Did you not read the information I gave you? They have hundreds of members, divergents, and even a suspected High Rank Demon."
"Don't worry," Reign said, waving off her concern.
She was surprised by his lack of worry.
However, remembering his previous performance, she realized that it was actually possible with him on her side.