Cyberknight: One Path

⁕ Sea of Broken Shards (part 3)

[Ivanovich] - "What's your name, angel? What brings you to me? "

[McCree] - "McCree Westwood, previously afflicted with Allied Forces, now on the run. I need to make a deal with you and exchange some crucial information for some cash. I need that money for my parents and for a way to get out of the Allied Empire. "

Said McCree with a military salute.

[Ivanovich] - "I like how blunt you are, angel. Straight to the point, exactly the type of attitude for someone who knows what they're doing. "

Said Ivanovich as he leaned toward his desk while still deep in a prayer.

[McCree] - "I'm on a tight schedule, partner. I would need something that pays well and is quick, and without after baggage. "

[Ivanovich] - "I need your help to deal with that menace that is Seratov. I will give you any amount of money and connections if you can do that for me. You know, I used to control half of this city... "

[McCree] - "I've read about it, you were the baron of this city back then. "

Interjected McCree.

Ivanovich, now engrossed in his prayers, ignored McCree's comment as he continued to speak with closed eyes.

[Ivanovich] - "...That is, until Seratov, my right-hand man, allied himself with a rogue cyberknight. Do you know this, friend? I used to be able to stroll the city without hiding underground. But Seratov and his witch... They fucking took all that away from me. "

Said Ivanovich with clenched fists.

[McCree] - "You want me to kill the cyberknight who's with Seratov? "

[Ivanovich] - "What else would drive a man like me crazy? I always thought Sniper was a fraud until I met one of his angels. It broke me. "

Said Ivanovich with dread as he held a crucifix in his hands.

Ivanovich took a deep breath before whispering a short prayer under his breath.

[Ivanovich] - "I used to be an atheist until I realized what divine wrath is. That witch, she killed my men in the hundred without even firing a single shot. Please, if you are an angel like her, then deliver your wrath upon my enemy. The fact that you showed up at my doorstep specifically is a sign from God that my prayers have been answered. "

[McCree] - "Oh! That's why you were calling me an angel earlier. "

[Ivanovich] - "Yes! My men and everything you need from me are at your disposal. Please, my lord, guide your angel to strike down my foes! "

Said Ivanovich while lowering his head in prayer.

McCree, shocked by the absurdity of the scene before him, shook his head in disbelief. Somehow, he entered this place as prey and ended up being worshipped like a God.

[McCree] - "I haven't even agreed to- "

Murmured McCree before stopping himself.

After a moment of consideration, McCree realized that accepting this deal was probably the best deal he could get in the criminal underworld. Otherwise, without proper connections or a reputation, he was basically like fresh meat amongst the crime world. Never would a high-stakes job be given to him for a fast payday if he were to serve someone else. For now, Ivanovich was offering everything he ever needed without the whole baggage of becoming entangled in the criminal world.

[McCree] - "Son of a gun... I hope I'm not speeding to my grave here. "

Whispered McCree as he watched Ivanovich finish his prayer.