Chapter 17: 17. Fly High To The Moon: Rick POV

Present day.

It's the weekend, the favorite time for the old-timers like me. I can finally take a rest at my house. 

I open the television and check the news update today. The fall of the number three public enemy of the state and the gruesome end of the robber who robbed the bank of Freedom City are the main highlights.

"Good grief, Holmer. The HQ will ask for my statement about the death of this person. Jeez, why is he always not holding back a little? They are still human beings, though," I scratch my head as I watch it with my chin resting on my hand.

Their cronies won't stand idle once this story crosses into their ears. Their friends in the upper house will eventually ask the court to investigate and search for the culprit who killed it, and they'll make sure he will pay for what he did. 

'Good grief, I don't know who are they siding with. I guess the parasites are still parasites. Shouldn't they be happy that he killed the criminals who have killed countless innocent lives during their prime? Ah, yes. Who am I kiddin' with? They are one of the same kind, though,' I sigh.

I pick up a stick from my cigarette and ignite it with a lighter. Then, I blow out a cloud of smoke from my mouth. 

Afterward, I open my phone and check the notification panel.

"My wife hasn't come home yet. Jeez, what are they up to now? This woman really loves to toil too much. Does she have any time to stay with us?" I commented. 

I heard a sound of a ringing tone. Someone was calling me via telephone. 

I slowly stand up from the sofa and pick it up.

"Good morning. This is Bond's family residence. Who's calling?" I inquire. "Good morning, Instructor Killstreak. This is Helena," the woman answered politely.

'Helena? I wonder what she's up to this early.'

"Yeah, what can I do for you, milady?" I ask with a quizzical smile. "I just watched the news about the death of the robber earlier. Ah, uh, eh, may I ask if you have any idea who did it?" Helena wondered. "It's your beloved instructor who did it," I respond. 

"I was right! Thank you very much. My gosh, I knew he was busy that's why he disappeared last night," Helena sounds delightful. "Pardon?" I partially opened my lips. "Oh, it's nothin'. Nothin', okay. Thank you very much, instructor," she hangs up eventually.

I put down the phone, but I receive a new phone call. Then, I pick it up again.

"Good morning, this is Bond's residence. Who's calling?" I inquire. "Mr. Bond, what the hell is this now?" the familiar feminine voice terrified my body.

'Aah, shit. It's boss! The young boss!' my eyes freeze open.

"Umm... is this related to the criminal who died last night?" I ask with a shaky smile. "Of course, it does. Who the fuck did this horrible thing to that human? This is a violation of his human rights. The supreme court declares that the robber should be held accountable for his sin alive. Not dead! Who on earth will do such atrocity, huh? Mr. Bond, our organization doesn't pay you all to turn the world against us. Now, explain to me. Reveal it to me. Who the fuck did this?" the boss shoots me with words that I lose the momentum to speak up.

"Boss, please calm down. I can explain," I requested with facial tics. "Calm down? Calm down, huh... Are you freakin' kiddin' me old man? Do you have any idea how many emails of complaints I received this morning? It's ten thousand. More than the salary that you are all earning!" the boss grumbles. 

'Jeez, how did this girl become my boss? Damn it, my former boss truly spoiled her too much!' my veins appear on my forehead.

"I know the victim's families want him dead, but the court wants him alive! Alive! Now listen here. His friends in the upper house will definitely use this to their advantage! We all know that corruption is still living here in this place. Do you want me to cut your salary for three months, huh?" the boss rants. "No, no, please. Hold on. My wife will cut my throat if I lost a single penny in my bank account. Please have some mercy, boss," I beg.

'Oh, please. I'm innocent, boss. Don't punish me for something that I didn't do,' I close my eyes with my lips downturn.

"If you don't want to die, then speak up!" the boss quizzed with a terrifying voice. "Its... It's your favorite agent," I answer.

"I have a lot of favorites, except you. Who the fuck is it?" the boss bickers. "It's Holmer Aldnoa, your favorite S-Class Walking Disaster," I respond with a shaky tone.

The phone remains silent for a few seconds.

"Ooh, it can't be helped. If it is him, then there is a reason for that. He must have a plan for why he did that. I'm pretty sure of that. Well, no one has the guts to kill a criminal except him anyway. Okay, I'll cover it by bribing that son of bitches," the boss contemplates. "Are you sure he has a plan about it? On what purpose?" I ask with a quizzical look. "Are you really that dumb? Of course, he is doing this for me. Well, our strategy is really long scale of planning. I'm not trippin' here. I'm positive about it. Kyaaa, I love it. His charming points is killing me. I am very glad that he is still keeping his promise," the boss overjoys.

'What kind of promise is that? To kill the pest of the society or make war against higher echelons? Is that it? Man, I don't think he really does. But... I cannot deny it is a very convincing and appropriate action against them, though.'

"Oh, my gosh. It's pretty exciting. Because of him, the city is gradually turning into a peaceful place, you know," the boss chuckles. "Well, yeah. Thanks to his great service to the community," I nod in agreement.

"Hmm, I have to repay his kindness. But this is a pretty good reason to make a demand. A demand where he'll have no holes to escape from my grasp," the boss murmurs, but I hear her very clearly. "P-p-pardon?" I shiver. "Forget about it. It is not like I'm going to use it as a collateral payment where he will leave no other choice but to ask for my hand for marriage, teehee~," the boss guffaws. 

'S-s-say, what?' my eyes open wide upon hearing it.

"B-b-b-b-oss, what are you talking about?" I query. "As I said before, forget about it. Now, goodbye," the boss hangs up. 

'S-s-shit, this is bad. Really bad. But I'm pretty sure he can handle her, right?' I shrug it off.

As I put down the telephone, my cellphone receives a new call. It is Veronica, my wife's little sister.

"Hello, little sis, why did you call your brother-in-law?" I inquire. "Nothing important. I heard the news. Is the instructor at his home? I have something to discuss with him privately," Veronica states.

"Yeah, I'm at home," I concur. "I don't mean you. I am referring to... to.... to Instructor Walking Disaster, though," Veronica responds with a self-effacing tone. 

I blink my eyes twice.

"I have no idea too. Why not call his phone instead?" I suggest. "Hmm... good idea. I... I just don't want to... you know... Call him right away," Veronica worries. 

'Geez, this.. girl,' I mockingly smile.

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"You know what? Ask him, okay? Call him or pay a visit," I recommend. "Yes, good idea. I will," Veronica agrees.

'Man, you lucky bastard. Holmer, you're a lady killer,' I smirk.

"With the death of the robber, I know it is no ordinary accident. Hehe~ I can use it to increase his [Sin Reparation Debt]. This time he will be forced to submit finally. His debt is over a billion dollars now. Kyaaa, I'm finally immitating how mommy force my father to submit. Oh, oh, forget what I said before. It is just a joke. Farewell, instructor," Veronica comments before she hangs up.

My body stuns for a second. I cannot feel my legs.

My eyes freeze open widely like an eye of a dried fish.

Finally, I snap back to reality. 

"Good grief. I feel bad for him," I heave a sigh.

I head over to my daughter's room. I open the door slowly. 

"Man, thankfully, she's sleeping. I hope she won't become obsessive just like her auntie when she grows up," I gently close the door of her room. 

Grow up to become an obsessive type of girl? No, no, no, I won't let it happen. My daughter will grow normally. 

I will support her however I can. I'll provide this family with what they need. But I will kill the man who will try to snatch her away. I will definitely not allow a scumbag in the family!

'Wait, mother-in-law always put her rivals into their place just to keep her husband for herself. Father-in-law has already warned me not to cheat, or else I will face a lot of consequences. He also told me not to fall into debt trap from my wife, he said. I guess, my father-in-law suffered a lot during his youth. Am I lucky that I marry a normal woman? But ever since I marry her, I feel like I'm missing something very important inside of my head.' 

Before I got married, I had a lot of female friends. But every one of them went missing. Then, they later appeared after I got married.

'Pretty weird, but who cares? I thought they loved me, but to think they will abandon my heart like that? Who are they now for me? No one!'

But... 

Scientifically, it is not possible that she scares them. Or threatens them.

'Phew, that's impossible. Really impossible. I'm glad I am still alive then. Good job surviving this long-term relationship, Rick. Man, is it hereditary or some kind of mental illness? Did I marry a normal girl really?' I tilt my head to the side and place a hand on my chin as I think about it.

If I am not a hunter who loves to do overseas missions, I'm pretty sure we'll have 7 children. She's always wild on the bed whenever we're alone. 

I still remember the situation where I am like a hostage in a horror film.

'Phew, I'm glad I always wear protection at all times. I survive the child support law where you have to pay a large tax if you have a lot of children,' I smirk subconsciously.

Having one child is enough. I don't want to suffer like my father-in-law.

The prices of consumer goods are gradually increasing because of inflation and high tariffs. 

Going back to Holmer, I am still unable to unfold his power. He has a variety of strengths that no one has.

From the outside perspective, he looks like a fool and a stupid poor civilian who gets involved in every incident. No one cannot be blamed if they forget his face.

'What do you expect? His face is scary like a gangster in the film, though,' I shrug it off.

Only a monster or crazy woman will fall for him. 

'Ah, shit. My wife's little sister is also one of the fans in the headquarters. I heard rumors that they are dating or something. But man, is he even going after her too? My boss will definitely kill him. No, m-more like my sister-in-law will die instead... once he decides to choose the...  wrong path. Good grief, it is inevitable. However, they are civilized human beings. They won't commit such stupid action for a single person, lol. Well, I won't be surprised if we become brother-in-law in the future if he chooses her, but I don't think the other fans will let it happen. It will turn the city into chaos. Are they seriously going to create a 'Women's war' in this city? Jeez, I am glad I am married to my wife,' I heave a sigh again.

Whenever I praise my wife, I feel like I am hypnotized or something. But I believe it is normal for a husband to say it.

Honestly, Holmer is not only good in solo missions but also in a large scale operation with other parties. 

He accomplishes a lot of missions that no one has ever achieved. All of it always fall to his meticulous plans. No wonder there are a lot of students idolizes him too much. 

He's a good strategist and tactician at the same time. But to be honest, he's a good friend and competent companion, but he's a frightening existence against his enemies.

'You won't even know you have been murdered, though. He will not even hesitate to destroy the enemies' properties to stop their plan, lol.'

"It reminds me of that day. The day he went on a mission with the princess of Adrielle's crime family. Man, it should be a C+ Class mission, but it changes to an A-Class mission because of him. The incident of Fly High To The Moon Hotel," I rub a hand on my chin.

Five years ago.

Two days had passed after the Samoa Incident. 

I received a new mission from the STF HQ department. I pulled out my phone and checked the content.

"Yow, what the hell is this?" I shuddered.

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