(Third person POV)

Akiri is currently following Ikki and Stella walking through the forest from a distance. While he was following them, they stopped and faced each other. They then leaned in for a kiss and Akiri noticed someone with a camera behind a tree. He then quickly went to him and knocks him out before he can take a picture.

Akiri: (thoughts) That's the fourth one this week. How many guys did he get?

He looked towards Ikki and Stella and saw that they had continued walking and he followed them. Unknown to him, there was another cameraman who had successfully took a photo of the kiss.

(Timeskip)

Akiri was putting his phone in his pocket after having a conversation.

Akiri: Damn it...

He then noticed Ikki and Stella walking together and approaching him.

Ikki: Hey Akiri, Everything okay?

Akiri: Yeah, why?

Stella: You were yelling on the phone

Akiri: It's nothing. Anyway, where are you two going?

Ikki: The student council called us to meet them

Stella: Don't know why though

Akiri: Really? Well you should get going then

Ikki: Wanna come with us?

Akiri: Thanks, but no thanks. Got something to do today

Ikki: Okay then

Stella: Come on, Ikki were gonna be late!

Ikki was then pulled by Stella.

Ikki: Okay, okay. Bye Akiri!

(Timeskip)

Currently, Akiri is on a plane heading back towards his hometown after his father called him.

(Flashback)

Akiri is walking around the school when his phone started ringing. He answered it and was shocked at what he were told.

Akiri: What?!

Dad: I want you here. As soon as possible

Akiri: Why? My situation here with Akaza still isn't done

Dad: Kurono will handle it. Right now, we need you here

Akiri: Why? What happened?!

Dad: Just get your ass over here and I'll tell you

Akiri: But, what about-

His father then hung up the phone.

Akiri: Damn it...

(Flashback over)

Akiri: (thoughts) What could have happened?

His phone then rings and he pulled it out from his pocket and saw his opponent for his final selection match tomorrow.

Akiri: (thoughts) Looks like I'm not competing in the Seven Star Battle Festival. Sorry guys

He then puts back his phone in his pocket and he took a nap.

(Timeskip)

Akiri has just arrived at the airport and he went outside to see his father dressed in a black suit. Akiri then was taken to a car and he went inside.

Akiri: You want me, here I am. So what's so important that I have to come all the way here?

Dad: We have our culprit. The one who's behind this

Akiri: Finally. Let's gather up the guys and get this over with

Dad: There's a problem with that

Akiri looks at him confused.

Dad: I'll tell you more when we get to HQ

The car then started to move.

(Timeskip)

Currently, Akiri is inside a meeting room with a large rectangular table in the center and a large monitor on the wall.

Akiri: So what's the problem?

Dad: The problem is that he is currently hiding in another country. Spefically... Cradleland

Akiri: Why don't we just tell their government that he's behind this?

Dad: We're gonna need more proof if we are accusing someone like him

Akiri: What do you mean? Who is he?

The monitor turns on to display a tall man with blonde hair and green eyes wearing a dark purple suit.

Dad: His name is Artur Ghilleathain . He is the Captain of Cradleland's Royal Guard

Akiri: Royal guard?

Dad: He is also the strongest blazer in the country and, he's the king's personal guard. Not much is known about him since he rarely fights

Akiri: So he is gonna be a challenge and won't be going down without a fight

Dad: Correct. Here's the plan

He pressed a button on his computer and the large monitor displays a large mansion.

Dad: This is where he should be hiding, in the office of one of his mansions in the countryside. He is aware that we are on to him, so it's safe to assume that security will be tight. He also would most likely hire blazers from rebellion.

He pressed another button and map zoomed in on the large lawn of the mansion.

Dad: You will be sent first to infiltrate the mansion to sneak into his office because you are the best one for this mission. I taught you everything I know

Akiri just nodded and his father continued.

Dad: At exactly 2000 hours tomorrow, you will parachute out of the plane and land here. Our best hacker will be hacking their security system and disable the cameras. Once you land, you will then sneak your way into the building through the back door which is locked using a keycard so you will have to acquire one of those from one of the guards patrolling the building

The monitor changes to a blueprint of the mansion's first floor.

Dad: Once inside, you would need to get a keycard with a higher security clearance to get in his office. The card should be on the head guard in the security office.

The monitor then changes to a blueprint of the mansion's third floor.

Dad: To get there, you will need to sneak your way through and get to the building's third floor. The keycard you already have at that time should be able to get you in the security office

The monitor changes again to show a blueprint of the building's basement.

Dad: Once you have the higher clearance keycard, you will make your way to his office in the basement where you will apprehend him. You are authorized to use deadly force of necessary

Akiri: Sounds easy enough

Dad: As soon as we break into their security system, you only have about 10 minutes to get into the office before the alarm sets off. As soon as the alarm starts, that's when our team will start the assault, distracting the guards and any possible blazers. As always should you be captured or killed, we will disavow all knowledge of your actions. That is all. Any questions?

Akiri: What happens if I didn't make it in time?

Dad: If the alarm sets off before you get into the office, the keycard won't work. The building will go into lockdown. You won't be able to get into the office and will be surrounded by the guards and blazers

Akiri: Got it. My things are here right?

Dad: Everything should be in the armory

Akiri: Good

Akiri walked out of the room and went to the armory. After arriving at the armory, he found a metal create labelled Akiri and he opens it to reveal his clothes

(Next day)

(Akiri POV)

I am currently sitting in the plane. After a long 10 hour flight, We have finally reached Cradleland's airspace and getting closer to our destination. I then thought to the promise I made with my mother.

(Flashback)

Mom: Promise me... That you will do anything to protect our family...

Akiri: I promise, mom

(Flashback over)

After a while longer, the pilot the spoke through the coms.

Pilot: We are closing in on our destination. Get ready

I then got up from my seat and got ready. I put on the parachute and the cargo door then opens up. The red lights in the fuselage then turns green and I made my jump. Once at the right attitude I deployed my parachute. I then saw the spot where I am supposed to land and glide to it.

Once I landed, I took off the parachute and hide it behind the trimmed bushes. I then made my way to the back door. I saw a guard standing in front of the door, I used my noble art to get closer without him noticing. Once behind him, I then knocked him out and grabbed the keycard to get through the door.

I then swiped the keycard on a slot beside the door, opened it and I walked inside. I carefully made my way through the building to get to the stairs. Once there, I walked up the stairs to get to the security office in the third floor while carefully avoiding the patrolling guards. Because the cameras are disabled, I was using my noble art only when I needed to.

(Timeskip)

I am currently making my way to the office after obtaining the higher clearance keycard. I made my way to the elevator which is the only way to get to the basement. Once inside the elevator, I swiped the keycard on the slot, pressed the button and the elevator starts going down. While waiting, a thought then crossed my mind.

Akiri: (thoughts) That was easy. Almost... too easy...

I was broken from my thoughts by the elevator doors opening to a dark room. I stepped out of the elevator into the dark room only illuminated by the lights from inside the elevator. The door behind me then closes making the room pitch black and I widened my eyes in realization.

Akiri: (thoughts) This is a trap!

???: Welcome, Phantom...

I heard a male voice with an accent spoke from the shadows.

???: I have been expecting you

The lights then turned on and lit up the large empty room. I looked around and saw that I was surrounded by thugs armed with different kind of weapons.

Akiri: ...

All of the thugs then rushed me at the same time. I summoned my device then got into a stance.

(A/N: As of publishing this chapter, this book has finally reached over 1000 reads. I want to take a moment to thank all of you who had supported this book. And as always, thanks for reading.)