After discussing that night, Veronica ordered a taxi to go home. Along the way she was silent, constantly thinking about what she had just heard from Nic about Philix.
"I really just learned about this… I think I believe in Nic, I must help him," said Veronica with a smile.
After returning to her apartment, she saw her younger brother Gilde waiting.
"Hah, finally you came. Where have you been this late at night… even Sir Philix was looking for you," said Gilde.
Veronica just walked casually past Gilde, "None of your business, and tell Sir Philix I refuse to cooperate with him."
Gilde was confused, even though he hadn't told her yet that Philix was looking for her for cooperation.
"Huh? Why so quick to refuse? Why?"
Veronica only stayed silent and locked the door, leaving Gilde outside.
Seeing that, Gilde grew angry and knocked hard on the door. "HEY WHY DID YOU SHUT IT, ARE YOU HIDING SOMETHING!? OH I KNOW! YOU'RE WORKING WITH SIR LEON AREN'T YOU!?"
Hearing her brother rambling, Veronica became annoyed. "USELESS BROTHER! I WAS THE ONE WHO HELPED YOU LEAVE THE GOLDEN TEAM AND JOIN THE PHOENIX TEAM, AND NOW YOU ACCUSE ME OF WORKING WITH HIM!?"
Gilde was shocked because his sister yelled at him. "Tch damn it… I'll tell Sir Philix and make sure you regret it!"
Veronica just stayed quiet and lay on her bed. "Hah… all this time I was on the wrong path, it's useless being a young CEO if I'm still controlled like a puppet… Nic was right, I must be brave."
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Meanwhile, on the other side, Philix who was afraid of Death Raven's threat came at midnight to meet… but for hours Death Raven didn't show up. That was because Nic deliberately didn't come, since he had changed his plan making Philix even more furious.
"DAMN BASTAAARRRDDDDD!!!!" shouted Philix in the middle of the silent night.
Philix went home full of rage, he was really fed up with Death Raven and wanted to kill him.
At home, Philix immediately searched for Lisa. "Lisa! Where are you??"
Lisa, who was already asleep, woke up startled and came out.
"Yawn… what is it dear? Yelling like this in the middle of the night."
Without further ado, Philix said he needed her help again and this time he needed a large amount of funds.
"Eh… but dear I'm saving up for a business with the eastern country, don't you have enough money to handle that yourself?"
Hearing those words, Philix was confused. Usually Lisa was naive and just obedient, but this time her words contained refusal and even questioned whether he had no money.
"Just say I'm useless Lisa, don't beat around the bush like that."
It seemed that because Lisa had already entered Nic's lover list, the effect was beginning to influence her. Even though she still didn't like Nic, her stance toward Philix began to waver.
"I didn't say that… it's just… I feel like I'm the only one always putting in the effort."
Hearing that, Philix who was already emotional grew even angrier. As a result, he pushed Lisa and slapped her, shocking her.
"W-why… did you slap me? Dear..? Why?" said Lisa in disbelief.
"SHUT UP! USELESS WIFE!"
Philix started hitting Lisa over and over.
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At Nic's apartment:
Nic, who was sleeping, was startled and immediately woke up.
"SERIOUSLY!? WHO'S THE BASTARD THAT DARED TO TOUCH MY LOVER!?"
Nic panicked, but after checking, the one in danger was Lisa…
"Damn it… this is my fault… I must hurry. ZETA, DEATH RAVEN MODE!"
After transforming, Nic immediately entered the portal and came out in the backyard of Philix's house, which was quiet. He broke in without hesitation.
Nic beat up the guards and went straight to their room. Nic was furious when he saw Lisa helpless, tied up by Philix, just about to be tortured.
"Damn bastard… I really should kill you."
Nic in Death Raven mode dashed toward Philix, choking him and slamming him to the floor until it cracked.
Philix spat blood, shocked.
"D-damn it… you again! Damn Raven! Where were you earlier huh!? Ughhh…"
Death Raven didn't respond and immediately threw him outside, hitting him until he fainted. Then he returned to Lisa and untied her.
Lisa's gaze was weak, frustrated, powerless she couldn't believe what she had just gone through.
"Do you want to believe me or not? I will keep protecting you," asked Death Raven to Lisa.
Lisa, who had been weak, after staring at Death Raven, her eyes seemed to regain hope.
"You again… hehe… sweet raven… sorry… I'll remain like this."
Lisa was really steadfast, but in the end Nic had no other choice once again he used God of Illusion to become Alina.
Nic held Lisa's face tightly and looked deeply into her eyes. Lisa was silent.
"LISA! DAMN WEAKLING! WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS!? IF I KNEW YOU WOULD BE THIS WAY, I WOULD BE DISAPPOINTED! THE LISA I KNOW IS A GREAT WOMAN! DON'T BE LIKE THIS LISA!"
For the first time, she was scolded by Alina so intensely. In the end Lisa could only cry and apologize, because Alina herself had told her she must be faithful and patient.
In Nic's heart, he thought that this patience had gone too far.
After that Lisa fainted, and Nic had no choice but to take her somewhere to hide her from Philix for the time being.
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The next morning Lisa woke up in a small room and there was the sound of someone typing quickly on the computer.
Lisa saw the person and it turned out to be Julia, "ughh..? Who are you? Where am I?".
"Oh, you're awake? Let me introduce myself, I'm Julia, a top hacker! You were brought here by Death Raven to hide from Philipx.".
The room Julia occupied was a room she bought from the black market, apparently in this city there are still things like this.
Lisa is confused and asks Julia are you and Death Raven good people?.
Julia took her lollipop and sat beside Lisa, "Miss Lisa, don't worry... we are good and will take care of you, but you have to help us."
After that, Julia explained what Nic had told her to do. Julia said about Philip's cunningness, but Julia said that Lisa didn't need to believe it if she didn't want to. Just listen so she wouldn't be surprised if it was true.
Julia is given the task by Nic to find data on a doctor who handled Lisa's birth, while Charlotte looks for a laundry place where Philipx's documents and evidence are kept.
And Nic can now focus on the tournament.
To be continued...