Gonzo stood there and looked as his boss on the floor. He didn't know if Gekko had survived that or not.
The hairs of his body stood up as Honzo's body shook with fear. He looked towards the monster who was about to make an example of him too.
"Make sure to keep a close eye on your friend and don't let him do anything that might make him lose his head… along with yours." I said as calmly as possible but from Honzo's expression, I could tell I was anything but calm.
"Y- Yes, sir." He nodded frantically, "I- I'll make sure he stays quiet."
I could see Honzo speaking from the core of his heart and that he wouldn't go beyond my words. So seeing nothing else left, I leave the place.
As soon I was out I called a carriage and rode on it, my mind couldn't help but think about Gekko's words.
He didn't have anything against me but he could attack my other weakness, Anna. If he can do it then there are worse people out there that would be able to do much more.
I am strong enough to defeat them but even though I'm strong, I can't keep an eye everywhere. I can't protect them every time.
I need more power. Not in the literal sense but much more.
Individual strength will not work against everyone when you have weak chains. I need to focus on getting that weakness disappear.
I need people. Loyal, Strong and Crazy people that would do anything for me.
I can focus on my late father's 'Businesses' which would provide that. Unfortunately, I don't have any contact with them… But there is someone who might.
But that still would take a lot of time… at least it's good that I would get the wolfman's in a few days, they can protect Anna, Alice and anything that is important to me.
"We're here." The rider said and I get out.
I quickly throw a bag of coins at him, "Keep the change." And go up the hotel.
"Knock!" "Knock!" "Knock!"
I knock at the door but hear no reply. I keep knocking again but still no reply comes which makes me worry.
What's taking her so long and why isn't there any reply?
Did Gekko already get here?
No, no, no… I'll kill that bastard if he lays even a hair on Anna!
Feeling impatient, I get ready to punch the door, when it opens up and Anna arrives.
"Master, I'm sorry for not answer-"
Seeing her face, I forget about everything else, went ahead and hugged her tightly.
'Hah… good, that nothing happened to her.'
"Master?" Anna asks not knowing why I hugged her so suddenly.
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"Both Alice and I were in the bathroom… but, master." Anna shyly looked at me as she twirled around a bit, "I know that you're impatient about doing it… but you were the one who said that we shouldn't do anything for a few days and now you're the one who's breaking the rules."
Anna looked at me as I looked stone faced towards the bed and then her. But she misunderstood me again and hit me lightly on my stomach, "Oh! Master! Behave yourself, It's morning and Alice is here, you shouldn't suggest doing that now." She said while covering her face with her hands as she shyly gazed at me.
'…But I'm not the one who's thinking like that.'
I got so tongue tight that I didn't even know what to say to her.
"Alice… is she okay?"
"Hmm, she is. She is a lot more talkative today than before."
"Do you think she can handle if I ask her somethings?"
Anne thought for a moment, "Maybe… but can I ask her first. It's not that she wouldn't obey you I just think-"
"I get it, she still feel's uncomfortable around me. It's okay." I smiled, "After what she's been through, she has the right to be. If she doesn't want to talk today, we can talk later."
"Okay, I'll go see." She said and was about to go when I stopped her.
"From now on, don't go outside alone, okay."
I had trouble telling a good excuse. What would stop her and not make this sound stupid?
"It's dangerous outside and there were a lot of thugs from the birthday party that had escaped. They might try to retaliate back if they saw you, my personal maid going outside alone."
"Oh!" Anna understood and nodded seriously, "Alright, master. I won't go alone outside."
I smiled, relieved by her answer, "Good, it's only until we leave this place, after we go back home, you don't need to worry anymore. Also make sure you ask and verify who it is before opening the hotel door, even if they say that their hotel service."
"Okay, master." She nodded and went to her room as I sit down on the dining table.
Some time passed as I sat there, waiting. They weren't also any noise coming from the room so I didn't even know what was happening.
I look up and see Anna nodding and get up but she stopped me.
"You don't have to come; she's going to you herself."
I sit down and as she said, Alice walked out of the door.
This Alice looked different. she looked healthy as her body didn't have those bony look in them anymore and her white sundress made her look much more beautiful.
She took steady steps and bowed in front of me, "Th- Thank you for saving me, my lord."
I nod and point her to the front seat as she sits down. She looks back at Anna with some concern who asks me, "May I?"
I nod to her and she sits in the chair next to Alice, "Alice, our master here is a very big minded person, you don't need to worry, you can trust him as you trust me."
'Man, She got Alice's trust in one day… got to say she's got some skills.'
Alice nodded seeing the confident look in her face, then suddenly she whispered something as Alice turned bright red and looked at me.
"Thank you for saving me, my lord. I will make sure to return that with my gratitude and service and- and…" She looked back at Anna who nodded, "I will also pleasure you as much as possible."