Chapter 327 - Why are we pretending anymore?

Blood trickled down from Leon's head and cascaded down while tainting the back of Rex hand that was still grabbing his face. However, even though Leon inflicted a huge blow from him, a tip of a dagger lightly poked Rex side. 

If Rex just heedlessly thrust forward, he was certain that he'll also receive a grave injury. After all, facing Leon needed precise calculations before attacking him as he was insanely flexible in terms of a bloody fight.

Thanks to the years of working with him, Rex grasped a few habits of Leon when fighting. Yet, Rex must admit that he lost. That until now, he never defeated Leon; not once. The only reason Rex successfully landed his attack to him was due to Leon's consent. 

For a split-second, Leon completely drop his guard as if giving him all the openings. Hence, with a great mind and keen eyes of Rex, he didn't wasted the once in a lifetime opportunity.

Releasing the bleeding Leon, Rex took a few steps back and scrutinized the condition of his confidant.

"Now, that feels better… thanks, Cap" With his eyes closed and his back leaning against the cracked wall, Leon raised his hand and touched his bleeding head. Slowing opening one of his eyes, Leon checked his palm that was tainted with fresh thick blood.

Just then, Tito's noticeable built came in sight. Seeing that both Luciano's 'extended hands' were injured as Rex's arms had a huge slash from near his wrist up to his elbow while Leon's half of his face was covered with red ruby.

Since they both calmed down, he wordlessly strode towards them and picked Leon and Rex like little kids. He threw them on each his super huge shoulder as if they don't weigh anything before taking his leave without a word.

Surprisingly enough, Leon didn't complain due to Rex unreserved attack did made an effect on him. On the other hand, though Rex seemed he only inflicted minor injuries, alas, god knows that this seemingly small wounds were deeper than one expected -- as expected from Seraphina's deadly human weapon.

"Man, boss knew this was coming -- it would be a shame to die here and not by her hand." Tito commented as he carried both men like a giant would do. Despite Tito's huge built, it was startling that his speed was only a little slower with Riggs.

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Five.

Four.

Three…

Ace held his breath as the time somewhat became slower with the last second. He intently peered the opened entrance and prepared himself to drift his ride to their direction.

Two.

Just then, Ace caught a huge shadow dashing his way towards them, hence, without further ado, Ace instantly geared up to and stepped on the trucks pedal. He then made a turn by drifting and came to a full stop in front of the entrance.

One.

Alexander Han watched his confidant reach Ace's standpoint by the skin of their teeth. Seeing Tito leaped at the back of the truck with Leon and Rex on both his shoulder, Alexander heaved a sigh of relief.

On the other hand, X's typing speed fastened even more as his eyes shifts to one monitor to another. By the looks of it, it seemed he wasn't even blinking. This only shows that behind every successful escape of this team, X though out of action contributed a lot for their back up. Moreover, even without any communication device, Alexander Han realized how insync everyone was familiar with each other.

They might not admit it but in Alexander Han's eyes, this group that was established by Seraphina had a strong foundation -- despite that sometimes, they seemed like they could kill each other.

It only took another five seconds before a loud explosion was heard after Ace and Jack's ride sped away. Since they didn't get the chance to settle properly, Jack drove alone while Tito, Rex, and Leon settled at the open trunk of the truck. 

Since Ace had observed their way earlier, he made sure not to take the road they took. Alas, he was unfamiliar with this lawless town and he might end up being led to the main town which he wanted to avoid.

Just then, the small built-in monitor and displayed what route they should take. Of course, Ace knew who's doing is it but even though he was appalled why X was in it as well, he first turned right and followed the indicated safe routes.

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Seraphina stopped her motorbike as she reached her destination. Alas, the person behind her was unwilling to let go of her waist as his head was merrily resting on her shoulder.

"Let go."

"No, no, I'm scared." Dragon shamelessly uttered as he slightly tightened his hug yet by the next second, he completely retracted his arms and leaped out few steps away from her.

"Hehe, wife, why are we pretending anymore?" He shook his head with a satisfactory grin plastered on his lips. Just a second ago, he felt that bone-chilling aura Seraphina emitted within her and her slight move indicating that she was about to do something to him. 

Seraphina cast him a cold glance before taking off her helmet. She also revealed a small dagger she pulled that hid beside the motorbike's head. Moving her gaze back to Dragon, Seraphina scoffed in disdain before taking stride towards the seemingly uninhabited resthouse.

"What a cold woman… wait-- love!" Dragon muttered before following her tracks and entered at her small headquarters.

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After several minutes, Riggs finally arrived and by the next minute, Jack and his other comrade arrived as well. Riggs heaved a sigh of relief seeing that they were complete and made it out in one piece -- aside from two injured fellows.

Seeing that there was a motorbike parked outside before they arrived, Riggs perceived that Seraphina made it back before them as well.

'At least, she made it back.' Riggs muttered inwardly before dragging the unconscious man named Loki.