Zerova required someone she could use to be on the field as her eyes and ears, take down any threat for her future plans. While she has never shared any of her plotting, one thing she has told to a few trusted ally is she sought a body with combat efficiency way beyond current standards.


With her division all wiped out for wasted her resources, she reluctantly decided to hire a mercenary while she could work on a new body herself. However the one her assistant chose remained quiet the entire interview, letting her friend do all the talking. Someone who can't talk for themselves is a massive red flag , she told the mercenary they would be in touch soon enough.




After giving them a call, she instructed one of her servant to guide Sikari to the old division now unoccupied. Standing in the middle of the hallway, Zerova with no emotions did not introduce herself and was rather direct.




''Zerova'' a greeter told me last time they heard you talk, however during our interview you let this nuisance of a mutant flap her gum too much. Care to explain?





''Sikari'' I don't like talking, Noks told me you needed a mercenary but did not elaborate.





''Zerova'' Everything was writting on the letter already.




''Sikari'' Letter? Noks gave me the info herself, did not mention anything of the sort.




''Zerova'' guh... Damn mercs, i guess i can briefly explain it. I require someone to do task for me, my plan was to chose someone no one could affiliate with me.... however if this idea goes the way i fear, then i'll have to make do with my last resort.




''Sikari'' I see, Noks told me you needed a bodyguard, but seeing those tall fellow that only answers to you i fear it was all for nothing.




''Zerova'' Well not all for nothing, please wait a moment.






Zerova entered a room and came out with a blade '' let's spar, i need to see if this body has still uses for me''. Without objections Sikari unsheathed her blade and prepared herself. Unfortunately for her, the mercenary was much more efficient with a blade, easily avoiding most strikes and riposting with precise blows.




Pieces of her body, alongside her leg collapsed on the ground, unable to continue Zerova only stood still with a blank stare.





''Sikari'' ma'am are you there?




''Zerova'' This body, has outlived its usefulness. If i cannot defeat a mere mercenary, i have no chance against..... I thank you for giving me the answer i required.




''Sikari'' hum... thanks i guess? Will i have to fight my way out?





''Zerova'' You barely talk, i do not fear you would spread rumors around. You may leave unharmed, until we meet again mercenary.

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