One Helluva Time

Chapter 24- The Moth That Got Too Close

~~Elliot POV~~

I stood in front of Valentino's house door. It was tall and purple with a dark yellow border. As I stepped in I was met with an odd sight, but not all that surprising. The entrance room was filled with hookers and strippers. On the left was where most of the stripper poles were. While the right was a large bar. There were tons of people walking through, most of them nude or halfway there. Looking around the room, I noticed multiple security cameras all over. Using pretty much common sense, I deduced that there must be a security office or something like that. After a little bit of wandering around, I found it. Inside was a single black spider demon monitoring the screens. Without hesitation I summoned a small knife and slit his throat. Pushing his body aside, I took a look myself. There were about 30, 36 screens in total. Then I found one of, you guessed it, Valentino's bedroom. I had an idea, one that'd make his death even better.

~~~Timeskip (45 minutes)~~~

I decided to try and blend in while I found the fucker, so I went up to the bar. Once I got there I sat down, ordered a drink, and waited. All of the flashing lights got annoying but it wasn't too bad. Within ten or twenty minutes, I spotted the wannabe pimp. As he walked up the stairs he was dragging someone with him. Honestly, I didn't give that much of a shit what happens to them. If they were in a place like this, they can't get pissed if something goes wrong. However, I wanted revenge. Discretely, I followed him and the demon he was dragging. When we got upstairs I saw the demon, a female Imp, break from his grasp and run. Valentino just watched and flipped her off, going to his room. I was surprised he gave up that easily, but whatever. There were two hellhounds in front of his door, acting as guards.

Guard 1: "Tha boss seems pissed off."

Guard 2: "Heh, yeah. I'm pretty sure it's about that new overlord."

Guard 1: "Any idea why he's mad bout that?"

Guard 2: "I dunno, probably a power thing. But I don't give a shit as long as I get paid."

I walked up to them to try and get access to the room. Once I got in front, they stopped me.

Guard 1: "Woah there big guy, boss ain't expectin no one."

Elliot: "Really? He didn't tell you?"

Guard 2: "Tell us what?"

Elliot: "I'm his new protection."

They both shared concerned looks, though it quickly changed to frustration.

Guard 1: "He woulda said somethin. Now run along, before I get mad."

I shrugged.

Elliot: "Well, it was worth a shot."

Before they could say or do anything, I summoned two swords and decapitated them. I moved the bodies away, to try and hide them a bit. Quietly, I opened the door and closed it behind me. Leaning against the wall, I decided to get this show on the road.

~~3rd Person POV~~

While he was leaning against the wall, Elliot was twirling a knife on his finger. So he could get Valentino's attention, he began to speak.

Elliot: "Ya know, I've never really understood the appeal of strip clubs. You go there, loose money, and in return get blue-balled."