GV: Approved

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Possibilities would be endless after an operation of this magnitude. Raijin was safely posted within one of the warehouses within the Common Grounds. He was laying low after the attempted murder of himself and the few loyal Revs still within the island. They were basically hiding from themselves, unsure who to trust and what to do. But it was the Lieutenant who would be looked to as a sign of leadership. But Raijin was becoming more convoluted everyday.

He looked at the down and beaten faces of three Rev's apart of his cell. They were doomed to die on this island it seemed. Raijin would make himself a harder target to defeat. Getting rid of the Queen was still in the works. As she had a hand in the Assassins making their way around Lulusia without trouble. But he would have to do it a different way. He no longer trusted the higher brass of the Revs. Old man Logan, an old former Rev general, was targeted along with the assassination attempt on himself.

He told Raijin that things were getting dangerous, and that whomever had Rai in their sights. He needed to trust no one. Wise words as the Tiger Mink stood. He had acute hearing with his ears, and was able to sense someone coming. Which was no surprise to Raijin as he had a very important guest coming to meet them.

The Revs were sitting in silence waiting for Raijin's contact to appear. There was a soft but audible knock at the door. The tiger mink was already making his way to the door. The eyes of the other Rev members were following him to the door. Was it finally time, the thought crossing their mind. Raijin opened the door, and there was a tall slender man covered in a long black cloak. His face was almost completely obscured from view. A trick useful for living in the shadows.

Thin man. He walked into the safe house. Outside were woods and off-road pathway. They were near the Common Grounds but not near enough to run into. Hidden within the woods as a cabin log area. There was no direct path to the cabin which made it good for a quick safehouse area.

"I have what you need Raijin." Thin man said pulling out a piece of paper. He handed it too the large clawed paws of Johnny. "Majes is ecstatic that you took the job. And has given me information on the target."

Raijin's ears wiggled as he took some annoyance at referring to the clients brother as 'target' but he continued to focus. "He will be leaving the Emerald District to visit a one of the guilds. They are receiving him in order to win some brownies points with the Gaminos. Make sure he never returns. Here's what he looks like. Kofi Gamino." He pulled a picture out as well and showed it only to Raijin as the other sat.

The noble in the picture didn't look like anyone special when it came to nobles. He wore simple clothing, which was odd for them. Though he did seem kind in a way. Dark brown hair, with a chiseled features that were easy to recognize. Raijin gave it a good look before nodding to his contact. The young tiger mink had an astounding photographic memory. Thin man pulled picture back and put it in one of his many pockets.

"Alright. When does he arrive?" Johnny said to him.

"He should be departing within three hours. It would be wise to counter them while they are on the road. He tends to take small route with two armed guards. They aren't just any guards, they are the Holy Knights. So be mindful of that when you encounter them. Of course when you finish there will need to be some discretion. In no way can my client be designated in this assassination. It would do well for you as well. Hes willing to gave you incredible insight within the workings of the island firsthand should you complete this."

The others were sitting there listening. They only knew that a mission would be underway. The true briefing would come after Raijin received more information on their target. When they heard it would be an assassination. Their attention diverted to the white tiger with utmost surprise. They hadn't thought he would take a mission like that. But he would explain the real goal when Thin man would leave.

"Sounds doable. The Holy Knights being in the fray will complicate things. But...your employer will learn that there is no enemy who can stand up to my might. He will be taken care of." Raijin said with venom on the tip of every word.

Thin man had been in contact with Raijin when he had arrived on the island. Raijin had inadvertently helped him out during a skirmish between two powerful Pirates and a undercover Rev Captain. However since then no one had learned that Raijin was now in possession of the most powerful fruit in the entire world. He needed more training and control of his powers, but they left room for desire. He could destroy the entire island with the type of destruction he was capable of.

"Yes. The Holy Knights were a surprise to us. He usually does not travel with them as no one usually dares to harm a noble. But we believe he is suspicious of his brothers recent behavior. He now travels everywhere with them. That may complicate the job. But I personally saw you defeat a number of pirates by your lonesome. I think you can handle it."

There was a sinister smile playing on the Thin Mans face. The man wasn't exactly evil. But he played any side that paid well. He was motivated by the smell, and feel of beli. It ruled his world an in all manner of senses. Raijin usually did not associate with individuals like this. But he was a special case.

"That I can do." Raijin nodded to him. "I have your den den number. I will alert you once it is done. But by that time, I'm sure the whole island will know."

"I don't have a doubt in my mind. As you know, seeking shelter outside the Common Grounds would be your best bet. The Emerald District will respond with terrible force looking for the culprits. The Queen will probably send the hand to investigate. Them catching you would a high deterrent for my clients plans. As they have a special way of siphoning information, with the Queens blessing."

Johnny frowned as he imagined the cruel and unusual punishment at the hands of the Hand and the Queen. After their freak show of an execution he witnessed. It would be wise to never be caught by them. "I have no intention of being captured. I've become aware of the...doings and wrongs of the Queen. There will be none of that."

"Good. I'll be on my way now." Thin Man said returning to his usual shadowy self. With the mission details given he left the same way he came. After the door closed he could feel the burning eyes of the soldiers with him.

"Sir...how could you agree to murdering a noble? We would face the wrath of the Queen." One of them said with fear in his eyes.

"There is no we. I will be heading this mission myself. In case things do go awry, you guys cannot be caught up in the storm that follows." Raijin said to them.

"But there's more to this plan that meets the eye. Its top secret as well so you'll only know the details of the plan that directly involves you three. Our true objective is to kidnap Kofi Gamino."

He could see surprise sprang on the faces of the Rev soldiers. They were new to the plan as he had only shared even the smallest details with another Rev Lieutenant who had since disappeared. Rather through the moles within the Revolutionaries. He couldn't help but think almost every facet of their organisation had been infiltrated.

They had tried to take Raijin out. However it was for different reasons as his mother was the one orchestrating his death and taking out the Revs in the process. She probably had him killed as well. He couldn't take the chance that others could subjected to the same fate just for knowing information.

"Kofi will be the one to take over the Gamino families estate and business. His power over the noble family will be complete, and he being indebted to us will be great. Though Majes is has much more contacts and his power spreads from his family into the underground. However he is as shady as it comes. If hes willing to kill his brother for power over there family. Then there is no end to his greed. People like that pose a problem in the future. I will use Majes until we get more contacts. Then I will kill him myself. And return Kofi to the land of the living."

There was awe in the eyes of the soldiers as they heard Raijins dastardly plans. They didn't know it but they too would be dealt with as soon as they received Kofi. No telling who was working for who nowadays. He was sure that they knew nothing, however it wasn't up to them if they relieved information to others. There was no telling how long he would keep Kofi once they got him. But he couldn't afford for others to find him either. He would more than likely have to kill the soldiers as well. This was for himself now. The Revolutionaries had betrayed him on three separate occasions.

Though it might not have been at the true direction of the organisation. They had undoubtedly recruited anyone for anything. The screening process was corrupted by higher ranked individuals who let in dangerous scum like Sendo and Hugan. The first two renowned assassins working with a large number of bandits.

Raijin had defeated them as well. The first domino in the betrayal train. Now he was feeling slighted by the Revolutionaries. But he had been with them for such a long time he thought he would face any trouble brewing. But Famine leaving him to face the wrath of the World Government and the Queen was more than he could chew. She had freed someone who was basically a murderer. Meaning they weren't always the good guys in this story.

No one had sent anyone to protect him or help him. Now he would destroy them in due time, but first. He needed Kofi.