Chapter 57: Revelations
Zein's Point of View...
I looked at my friends who were smiling at me. I could see the joy in their eyes that they saw me safe, but I also saw anger in Matt's eyes as he looked at my shoulder.
Among my friends, I can say that Matt is the most overprotective, so I know why he's angry. His shoulder is also bandaged with traces of blood. Same with Nazzer, who is looking at Nicky, clearly exhausted as well.
I looked at Sir Alvarez, who looked worried as he stared at my shoulder. I smiled at him, which he returned.
Among the people I see, one man made me frown.
Ferry! What the hell! Why is he here? Is he alive?
Ferry is the guy who spilled juice on Supremo. The guy we threw in the Dark Hell jail.
"W-What does this mean?" Madame Violet asked in disbelief. "H-How?" The shock in her eyes was still evident.
Even I was surprised and confused, but somehow I was gaining clarity, although it wasn't enough to stop the questions bugging my mind.
I looked at Francisco who was smiling while looking at Raze. I don't know why, but I see sadness in his smiles. Is he sad? Is it because their evil is about to end, or does it have another meaning?
"Surprised?" Supremo asked.
"Why don't you take off your mask?" Francisco challenged Raze Silvenia.
The smile that turned into a smirk on his lips still remained.
Madame Violet laughed. "No need. The person behind that mask is just a clone because the real Raze is Supremo." She said.
I heard whispers behind us, surprised by what Madame Violet said.
I felt Supremo's grip on my hand tighten, so I looked at him. I could clearly see his burning eyes; this is the first time I've seen him like this.
"How can you say that?" Raze asked calmly, but if you listen carefully to his voice, it has a teasing edge.
It was like we were watching a show with Raze, Ace, Francisco, and Madame Violet. We were just watching them and waiting for what would happen next.
We had no idea what would happen or what would be revealed next.
The police were guarding us, as were the armed men pointing their guns at us.
"It's easy to tell... When Ace is in, Raze is out... Raze in? Ace out. They don't appear at the same time, and we know that the person who introduced himself as Raze is just a clone."
Supremo chuckled at what Madame Violet said. They also knew that the person who introduced himself as Raze was just a clone; I wasn't the only one who knew.
I also heard Raze's faint laugh. Shit! His voice is chilling.
"Nice conclusion...but," Ace complimented. "I am no Raze." He added.
"I am." Raze said, speaking up.
We looked at the guy who stood beside Raze. "I am the clone one." He said.
The fake Raze, the real Raze, and the mistaken-for-Raze. UGH! The identity of the man in the red mask is so complicated.
"We intentionally made you think I was Raze and I guess... we succeeded." Supremo said, signaling me to go to the back where my friends were.
I didn't want to leave his side, but he smiled at me, so I had no choice.
Matt and Dave greeted me and assisted me. I looked at Matt, who was clearly still angry as he looked at my shoulder.
"Shit..." I heard him curse softly.
I held his shoulder to calm him down. Vanessa, Mia, and Jerome met us.
I smiled when Mia suddenly hugged me, crying. "Z-Zein, I am sorry." She repeated again and again.
I just hugged her back because I didn't know what to answer. I am still weak and I want to gather strength.
"We're complete again..." Vanessa said tearfully.
"What are you talking about?"
Supremo and the others caught our attention again. Madame Violet's hand holding the gun was shaking.
I suddenly worried about Supremo and the others because I know Madame Violet. She won't hesitate to fire that gun because she did it to her own son... how much more to Supremo and the others?
"You!" Madame Violet pointed at Nazzer. "Why are you with the Devil God Warrior! You're enemies! Join us, help us defeat these pests!" She offered.
All our attention was on Nazzer, who laughed faintly. "There was never a war between us... Everything was just a show... A show for these moments." He replied.
I swallowed as ideas slowly formed in my mind. First, they planned to make it seem like Ace was Raze. Second, the gangs weren't really enemies, and it was all just a show. Third, when you put it all together... Supremo and Raze were likely behind all of this. Supremo's ace.
But the biggest mystery to me is still who the person behind that mask is.
Who are you, Raze Silvenia?
"Nonsense..." Madame Violet said. "You killed Rouge Silvenia! Raze Silvenia's brother." She added.
Nazzer laughed again. "We didn't kill him... Oh, yes! We did kill him, but he was the one who said it... He sacrificed his life for these moments, and we have no intention of wasting that." He said.
"And you think you can defeat me?" He challenged.
"Yes, we can... do you know why? Because you became careless; you poured all your attention into finding the lost formula. You didn't think something like this would happen, and for your more information... Rouge Silvenia is not my brother." Raze said, looking at Supremo.
Supremo smiled at him. "It's time. Reveal yourself... Kuya (Older Brother)." Supremo said.
I looked at Matt, who laughed. Even if he doesn't admit it, I know he knows everything, as do Dave and Jerome. I just turned my gaze to the front.
"Take off your mask..." Francisco challenged, speaking now for the first time.
I looked at Hoy, who jumped onto Raze's shoulder. I cursed when I realized that Raze might be Hoy's owner... the person who whistled in the forest.
Raze hadn't even removed his mask yet when Madame Violet stepped back in surprise as she looked at Hoy on Raze's shoulder. "Meow."
Francisco smirked as if he already knew who the person behind the mask was.
"No... Impossible." Madame Violet said, her lips trembling.
"It's been a long time... Madame... Sir..." He bowed slightly before finally removing his mask, which made Madame Violet's jaw drop.
There was also noise from the students on our side as they looked at the man who had finally shown his face.
"L-Luxury Valdez..."
I froze when it sank in who this guy was. He's the former Supreme Student Government President, the son of the former headmaster. But how? I thought he was dead?
I suddenly remembered what Celine said, that Hoy's owner is Lux. That's why...
"..now Raze Silvenia and I want you to meet my younger brother..." Raze put his arm around Supremo's shoulder. "Supremo Ace Craige." He added.
"I am sorry Madame but Lux has died already. I am...