BXBX NOVEL Chapter 191: Added Variable
Aiku raised her hand to silence them. "I'm fine. There was an assassination attempt, but my bodyguard handled it. We need to stay focused on our meeting."
One of the council members, a stout man with a stern expression, spoke up.
"This is unacceptable. We can't operate under threat. We need better security."
Another member, a woman with sharp features, added, "And what about the Vice Governor? We need to discuss the implications of his death."
Aiku took a deep breath, maintaining her composure.
"I understand your concerns, but now is not the time for internal disputes. We have a government to run, and the city's safety is our top priority. As for the Vice Governor, we will address that matter in due time. For now, we must ensure that no further incidents occur."
Reign stood silently beside her, his presence making the council members wary.
They had overheard from their assistants that he single-handedly took care of all the threats, and they assumed he was a veteran mercenary from a high-tier city.
The council members exchanged uneasy glances but nodded in agreement, after feeling intimidated by Reign's presence.
As the meeting continued, Aiku and the council members discussed security measures. Some members argued for canceling the concert, but Aiku was firmly against it.
That concert was the only reason Reign had been holding back. If they canceled it, not just the council members but everyone in this building would face his wrath.
They'd have no chance to say their goodbyes.
"We cannot let this incident dictate our actions," Aiku stated. "Canceling the concert would only spread panic and give our enemies a victory."
"But Governor, the threat is real. We need to think about your safety" A tall, man with eye glasses shook his head.
"I agree with the Governor," another member chimed in. "Canceling now would cause mass hysteria. We need to show strength, not weakness."
Aiku nodded. "Exactly. We will increase security measures and ensure the safety of everyone attending. But the concert will proceed as planned."
She turned to her assistant. "Make sure that news of the assassination attempt is kept from the public. We don't want to incite unnecessary fear."
Her assistant nodded, taking notes. "Understood, Governor. We'll keep it under wraps."
"We'll need to coordinate closely with security forces," Aiku continued. "Double the guards at all entry points, and have plainclothes officers mingling with the crowd."
The council members exchanged glances but ultimately nodded in agreement.
The plan was set, and with Reign's intimidating presence reinforcing Aiku's demand, they prepared to secure the event and maintain public order.
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A day passed, and so far there had been no further assassination attempts. However, Reign still decided to stay close and protect Aiku, just in case.
Her usefulness extended beyond the concert. He needed her to pull some strings and make his plan run smoothly .
As evening approached, Reign and Aiku made their way to the concert, set to start around 8:00 PM.
Instead of using the usual black sedan, they were now riding in a bulletproof HuNovelBinee.
Alongside it were five convoys and several police cars for added protection.
The city streets were crowded with fans heading to the venue.
The convoy moved through the traffic, ensuring Aiku's safety.
Inside the car, Reign couldn't help but wonder why so many people were this excited just to hear one person sing.
He hadn't bothered to ask Aiku about the identity of the singer before, finding it irrelevant, but now his curiosity was piqued.
The way the crowd had been captivated, the energy of the concert, and the singer's magnetic presence made him reconsider.
Who exactly was this singer, and why did she have such a powerful hold over people?
As they drove through the city, Aiku noticed his silence.
"Something on your mind, Master?" she asked, glancing at him.
"I was just wondering why so many people are so excited about one singer. What makes this concert so special?"
She smiled, understanding his curiosity. Even she was shocked to see such a strong reaction from just a singer.
"The artist tonight is really famous. She's a global sensation in the music industry who just debuted 6 months ago. Her voice is really beautiful, and some say she can put people into a trance during her concerts."
Reign raised an eyebrow. "Put people into a trance? That sounds like more than just talent."
Aiku nodded in agreement.
"It's rumored that she has some sort of ability, but nothing has been proven. Her concerts draw huge crowds because everyone wants to experience it for themselves. And she moves from city to city to do concerts, unlike other artists, which is very risky, you know."
"In fact..." Aiku's voice trailed off as she remembered something from Demi's memory.
As a governor, she had access to information that wasn't available to the public, including information from other cities as well.
"What is it?" he asked.
"I heard rumors that she actually has a cult in Green Valley, and all her songs are about worshiping some kind of god-like figure," she reported.
Reign was stunned after hearing her, and with each piece of information, he was slowly being led to one conclusion.
"Cult…" He paused , " Is her name related to anything angelic ?" he asked.
Aiku looked at him, surprised.
"How did you know? Did you see her poster? Her name is Angela"
"You've got to be kidding me," Reign leaned back in his chair, a tone of realization echoing in his voice.
He already had an idea of what was happening.
"What is it, Master? Do you know something about her?"Aiku looked at him with concern.
"More than enough ," He responded and decided to think things through.
He had already guessed that there were more angels in this world, but he hadn't expected to meet one so soon. This was an additional variable in his plan.
The cult leader from before had only had thousands of followers, which was why he had been able to defeat her much more easily.
At the same time, she had only awakened for a few months, while this Angela had been active for 6 months already.
And judging from how many people were fans of her, it was safe to assume she was far more powerful than the hypocrite cult leader back in Summit City.
Not only that, angels were known to have the power of purification and healing in books and stories.
If she decided to heal everyone in the city during his planned pandemic operation, then all his hard work would be wasted.
Reign clenched his fists, his mind racing.
"I need to find a way to kill her," he mused aloud.
"Kill her? Why?" Aiku asked in confusion.
"Don't worry about it. She's my concern," Reign reassured her. "I'll handle her after the concert."
Aiku nodded in response to his words, sensing the gravity of the situation.
The fact that it had unsettled her master, who was usually composed, hinted that Angela's background was far deeper than she realized.