The Essence Of The Darkness
Episode 69: The Tempest

“You will not be able to go anywhere,” Xavier said while Akram was still too angry and surprised by the development of this unexpected situation to be speechless. “Didn't you feel any pain in your body? Soon you will die,” Xavier continued in a threatening manner.

Regas widened his eyes, surprised to hear Xavier's words. Xavier said he was going to die…

That means he has really been poisoned? Is that wine….

Regas turned towards Xavier who was looking at him sharply meaningfully. Come to think of it, his body often felt weak without control, he also often pounded without cause and his head felt dizzy at all times…. It had been going on for some time, even in the early days Xavier appointed him as a personal assistant.

Regas used to think it was all because he was tired of working, panting to follow the rhythm of Xavier's work that darted like a sophisticated computer. He also thought that it was the effect of tension all day long for serving Xavier who was crazy and terrible. But now, after his common sense could be brought to mind, a terrifying conjecture instantly materialized within his mind, making his trembling hand start to uncontrollably.

Don't you think..he was poisoned in the first place?

“Yes. I've given you small doses little by little in your diet. You didn't realize it, did you? Because the effect is so subtle that even your body doesn't realize you've been poisoned. I calculated exactly the dose, so you can live…. Up to this moment. Soon is the peak, and you're definitely going to die. Why don't you stop your stupid attitude and let go of Lana?” Xavier aimed ruthlessly. “Do you think I won't be able to aim at you with your position like that?” threaten her.

Regas' eyes bulged until the blood veins that began to break in his eyeballs began to screech the terrible reddish root curls there, so in contrast to the white color of his eyeballs. Her arms moved quickly and began to strangle Elana's fragile neck. This time it was not her arm that was used to hold Elana's neck, but rather her strong and large fingers. The fingers clutched Elana's neck as if to break her, while the other hand pressed the tip of the terrible gun on Elana's temple to the point of pain there.

“After all, I'll die, won't I?” Regas grinned like a madman. His heart was beating uncontrollably while sweat flowed through his body. The pain that rippled there made Regas realize that the peak attack of the poison had already started to work.

Stupidly he who easily felt confident that Xavier Light had managed him was a tricker! The man was too cunning and intelligent to be tricked so easily! Now Regas must bear his own guilt.

But that doesn't mean he doesn't have a chance to get his revenge. Before he dies, he must avenge him!

“Take him off, Regas,” this time it was Akram who made a sound, his eyes narrowed while his shock had turned into a terrible fury when he saw how Regas' chirping had created a terrible reddish mark on Elana's pale skin.

In response to the two men who urged him to release the woman in his clutches, Regas laughed out loud and out of control. His mind was crazy amazing, like a person who was desperate.

“Down your weapons and then kneel! Kneel before my feet and bow my worshiping head! I'm sick of seeing you guys being the most powerful in the world! Now is the time for you to bow and worship at my feet!” regas shouted with a crazed attitude without being able to control himself.

Akram glanced at Xavier, his gaze full of cues without being able to hide the anxiety within his soul. She herself, would not mind kneeling down and humbling herself for the sake of Elana. But Xavier. Being in the current situation where his men attacked and tried to demean him, Xavier could instead take an attacking stance and it would make Regas encouraged to do reckless and endanger Elana who is currently in his hostage.

With Akram quickly leading the movement to prevent any unwanted things from happening, he gestured his entire bodyguard to throw their weapons, then without defending directly threw away his own weapon and knelt in front of Regas. No shame in humbling yourself to save her daughter.

What Akram hopes for now is that Xavier follows his movements without resisting, and is not driven to provocation that will certainly worsen the situation.

Regas grinned with satisfaction at Akram's behavior, his coldness began to sound when he stiffened his chirp until Elana's face was pale almost out of breath, then turned his gaze towards Xavier who was sculpting. Regas' eyes bulged threateningly towards Xavier and when he saw that Xavier was still there without any intention of moving, Regas' finger pressed down on Elana's throat skin violently and hurt her, making tears of pain drip from the corner of Elana's eyes that are unable to speak because her neck is blocked.

“Xavier,” Akram hissing the man's name in full growl of application. Only this time Akram hopes he can work with Xavier and not be against the man.

Xavier let out a short sigh hearing Akram's plea. Then the man moved to signal all his men to throw the weapon and he also followed to throw the weapon in his hand without a word. Still with a mute attitude, Xavier then went to his knees on the floor, following Akram's previous movements.

Elana's eyes immediately widened when she saw how a proud Akram would kneel for her safety, as well as Xavier who was notoriously cruel and crazy, the man also knelt following his sister. Elana always felt that she was a meaningless woman, especially in the eyes of Akram. But now, seeing Akram willingly kneel down and bow his head….

Is... does at least Elana have any meaning for Akram? Has he misjudged Akram?

Tears dripped down Elana's cheeks as her lips trembled in fear. He was afraid that it was too late for him to realize everything. He was afraid that the time would end here and he could not confirm the question that plagued his heart regarding Akram.

On the other hand, Regas could not help but stiffen when he saw the two powerful men now not twitch in front of him. At once Regas laughed out loud, so loud was his laughter that his entire body shook uncontrollably. The tempestuous satisfaction flooded his body, until he felt unusually healthy and did not feel any more aches and pains from the effects of the poison that began to rule his body.

Then, at the same time, the sound of a helicopter was heard approaching, the longer it got louder, blowing wind towards the trees in the front garden of Xavier's spacious house, which was the most powerful, the helicopter apparently landed in the front yard of Xavier's house where the helipad was located.

Regas's laughter changed with a smile of relief that instantly flashed across his lips when he heard the sound of the helicopter, as if he had been waiting for anyone who was about to come expectantly.

Akram turned his head in question towards Xavier, but Xavier only shrugged his shoulders slightly, making sure that the two had no clue as to who the person who gave the support behind Regas was.

Initially, Xavier even thought that Regas was moving himself to take revenge on him. Reports from his investigators have not been fulfilled, making Xavier not get enough information to draw conclusions. As it turned out, it seemed like there was a strong man who moved Regas for his own sake. It was fitting that Regas would dare to betray him with life at stake.

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Akram and Xavier didn't have to wait long to get answers to their questions. The door of Xavier's house opened instantly, accompanied by the footsteps of strangers entering the house. Dimitri led his men step in, his eyes instantly widened full of pleasure when he saw the scene plastered in front of him.

Regas seemed to be strangling the shield woman from behind, and what Regas said meant a lot to the two brothers was done. Right now, Akram Night and Xavier Light seemed to bow down and surrender, kneeling before Regas like a servant claiming defeat. In fact, Xavier and Akram's numerous men, did not dare to take up arms and simply let go when Dimitri and his men stepped into the house.

Dimitri cheerfully clapped his hands, making all the attention directed towards him. Dimitri's smile widened as he enjoyed the gazes of the people who made him the center of attention. Now everyone will see his face and recognize the figure that will be number one and their leader all in the future.

“I didn't expect to get such an interesting show here. Imagine that! Akram Night and Xavier Light kneel together! This is a historic event!” with his style exaggerated like a performer in an opera performance, Dimitri stepped closer to Regas, making himself stand right in front of Akram and Xavier who were still kneeling in front of them.

“Who are you?” It was Akram who immediately asked, while Xavier seemed to be scanning Dimitri closely before a beam of recognition appeared in his eyes.

Dimitri Kazak's. Heir to the new Russian mafia, gaining the reins of power from his father after this man madly killed with his own two hands his siblings whom he considered to be a hindrance to his path to becoming number one.

Xavier immediately understood the reason Dimitri was involved in this to fight them. He, Akram and Dimitri, are both engaged in the development of feared weapons in the underground world. Unfortunately, the shadow of Dimitri who was late to enter the dark world full of competition and hard, was certainly hindered by the strong shadow of Akram Night followed by Xavier Light who tailed behind him.

Dimitri's uncontrollable desire to be the only number that made him move in silence and finally came forward after finding the gap between Akram and Xavier's weakness which happened to rest on the same woman.

Xavier glanced at the deathly pale Elana who could not make a sound in Regas' grip. He calmed down a little because he knew that soon the poison would repel Regas and make him release Elana. Therefore, just like Akram, Xavier did not mind to lower himself and kneel down.

“My name is Dimitri Kazak, I would be very hurt if I didn't recognize me, Akram Night. Since your brother behind you seems to have recognized me,” Dimitri rubbed his pale blonde hair, then grabbed Elana and snatched it from Regas' hands.

Dimitri was taller and straighter, and it was certain his current condition was much stronger than Regas. That's why, when Elana thrashed when transferred, the rostrum of a weak woman was completely useless and her resistance was instantly paralyzed by the Dmitri chirp that swung her hand back and made her unable to move.At that time Regas himself had begun to weaken so that he there was nothing to do when Dimitri snatched the woman from her protective shield, which began to tremble until she could barely hold her gun firmly.

Dimtri pulled out his gun and directly pointed it at Elana's head, his eyes narrowing calculatingly as he stared at Xavier and Akram alternately.

“I will take my trophy as a hostage. Tomorrow I will send people to put forward my requirements that you must fulfill as a sign you are submitting and surrendering to me. This woman is his guarantee. If you can't meet my requirements, then.. dor!” Dimitri mimicked the gunshot with an unfunny joking tone. “Then I will blow this woman's head to pieces,”

Dimitri carries Elana in his grip while holding a gun in his hand against Elana's head. The man then turned around while dragging Elana and trying to take her out of Xavier's house.

“You can't do it!” with Akram firmly up from his position and moving forward, the man stood up and grabbed his gun back. Akram prepares to fire, but his movements are stopped when Dimitri turns over, still clutching Elana at his gunpoint in a triumphant manner.

“Who said I can't take your woman away?” Dimitri chuckles pleasure. “Try to shoot me and at the same time I will shoot your woman in the head. Did you know that this gun I'm using is the latest invention from my gun factory? Its size is small, but the damage it causes is devastating. If fired from a distance it will cause a large hole inescapable because of the power of this bullet that can even penetrate bulletproof vests. So, you can certainly imagine yourself if this gun was fired from a close range, for example, into the head of your woman…. Then his head would explode into pieces of flesh and blood…. You won't even be able to see his full head on his corpse again. Is that what you want to be the end of your lover?” dimitri asked with an incredible streak of cruelty.

Akram squinted, his expression dark, filled with real frustration. Especially when he saw the face of fear mixed with anxiety in the eyes of Elana who was wet with tears when she looked back at him. At that time, Akram knew that he had to give up.

For Elana's safety, Akram is willing to give up everything.

With a stiff movement, Akram lowered his gun, making Dimitri's naughtiness turn into a hearty laugh.

“I won't demonstrate the power of this gun on your woman, but it's good that I demonstrate it directly to you!” without prior warning, Dimitri pulled the trigger towards Akram's left chest, then shot quickly until a loud sound in the air rang out as the bullet quickly penetrated Akram's chest without being able to dodge.

“Akram!!” elana's screams instantly blurted out filled with real fear and horror when she saw blood splashing from Akram's body along with Akram's body falling to the floor.

Elana rebelled and wriggled uncontrollably with her tears streaming down. As much as she tried to escape, she wanted to scatter towards Akram and see the condition of the man. Anxiety for Akram's condition enveloped him, making him almost hysterical. However, Dimitri's large streak was very strong and not a match for his tiny, weak body. Elana is helpless though she continues to struggle thrashing in a ruthless streak of Dimitri who takes her away from home, towards a helicopter waiting in the yard.

“Akram!” Xavier is confused between chasing after Elana or helping Akram, he kneels next to Akram's body that fell on the floor, turning his sister's face down with trembling hands when he realized that there was so much blood flowing through his hands that touched Akram's back and chest.

Xavier is bloodthirsty and loves to shed the blood of his enemies. But now, with Akram's blood pouring out of his body, Xavier was truly terrified beyond measure.

Akram groaned, his hand moving to touch the hand of Xavier who was still holding the gun in his hand. His face was deathly pale and his consciousness was disappearing as more and more of his blood poured out profusely and consumed the contents within his veins. Even so, Akram still tried to talk with trembling lips to hold back his self-awareness to stay awake.

“I'll be fine. Elana! Elana! Chase Elana!” Akram pushes Xavier's hand, forcing him to move away.

Just a few seconds Xavier hesitated, after which he ran in pursuit while carrying a weapon out of the house, he still had time to give instructions to his men to give first aid to Akram before he left.

Xavier reached the courtyard, close to the helicopter that was almost in the air. The gun was held in his hand but he hesitated to shoot considering Elana was still in Dimitri's grip and mounted in front of his body as a shield.

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Dimitri brought Elana into the helilkopter that was already floating in the air and ready to ascend into the sky. It was then that Dimitri turned his head and raised an eyebrow when he saw Regas who was painstakingly trying to get on the helicopter wanted to be taken away.

Regas's face began to pale uncontrollably while blood poured from his nose, even so, Regas still seemed to have the strength to grip the outskirts of the helicopter and try to climb up.

“Mr... Mr Dimitri! I beg you, help me!” as the helicopter grew higher, the frightened Regas stretched out his hand toward Dimitri and asked to be pulled. He had to shout until his throat was dry as he had to contend with the sound of the propellers being so loud and the gusts of strong gales that sank the eyes.

Dimitri thinned his lips viciously. “Why should I take you? Your blood splattered everywhere, you would dirty my helicopter,” without feeling Dimitri moved his foot to step on Regas' hand trying to survive and rely on the helicopter.

Regas' eyes widened in fear, filled with a distrust of betrayal. His lips howled a scream of protest mixed with cries of pain as Dimitri's hard, sharp, italian-made leather shoes ruthlessly stepped on his hands and made his grip slip apart.

“Mr Dimitri...no! You can't do this…. Nah! Nooo!” the screams of Regas were meaningless as his body slammed down from the air, abandoned by the increasingly high-ranking helicopter until it was no longer reachable.

Regas' back then slammed violently into the grass in Xavier's courtyard, while his eyes widened in disbelief, staring at Dimitri's helicopter, which was already far away in the sky, before it became a small black dot that was getting farther and disappeared from view.

The sound of footsteps approaching made Regas take his eyes off his slant. He turned his head and his eyes caught a typical pair of shiny shoes. His face instantly paled when he realized who the owner of the shoe was.

Regas' head looked up and his conjecture was not wrong, his eyes instantly met Xavier's eyes which were staring at him with a cruel and unspeakable radiance.

Xavier knelt silently beside Regas, then suddenly the man stuck something in Regas' neck using a shotgun-shaped injection the size of a little finger.

Regas' body stiffened filled with fear while his hand moved reflexively touching Xavier's injection marks on his neck which left a trail of pain like being bitten by an ant there.

“What....what did you inject me with?” frantically Regas shouted loudly, his voice trembling with fear, especially when Xavier who was still kneeling nearby instead grinned full of a terrible smile.

“I inject you antidote,” Xavier replied slowly full of threats that make the feathers stand up. “Because it would be too easy for you if you died of poison after all your deeds and betrayals. As soon as the effects of the poison are recovered from your body you will still be alive, but not for long. Because I made your life so that you could go through the tormenting slow death process that I would give you,” Xavier put on a vile smile that should have blood on his lips. “I assure you, when you've just undergone half of what I'm going to do to you, you're going to scream and yell begging me to just be killed right away,” his promise is attached to the unspeakable abominations set up there.

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