680 THE DEMON KING’S GHOST

Two guards in black were standing at the elevator. The military clothing was paired with communication paraphernalia and open-carry weapons, creating an intimidating presence. However, when they saw Shi, they did not dare show the slightest level of disrespect.

“Master Shi.” The two bowed to the young man.

He nodded before going through the short hallway to an imposing black door that seemed to clash with the white walls. He placed his hand on the biometric lock of the door, and it opened with a slight pressurised release of hydraulics.

The exposed room was filled with screens, and numerous techs were working on computers. In another area, security people were watching the security camera feed from the casino. The screens displayed the corners of the Anarkh from every possible angle. Nothing was hidden from the all-seeing surveillance.

As Shi walked through the large room, the employees bowed with respect. He passed them with casual acknowledgement before going into his office. Before he could even sit, his door was opened again, and a lady entered the room.

“Boss Shi, you are back.” She said. “I thought you were never coming back.”

Shi did not acknowledge the words. “Do you know if the new boss came to the event tonight?”

The young woman laughed slightly with obvious superior smugness before she held up the tablet that seemed always stuck to her hand. This lady, Alice, was a genius he hired from the streets, figuratively speaking. He caught her trying to cheat in the casino and thought she was talented.

Unfortunately, she was not a professional trained in a structured way, so she could be a bit excessive. But she was still the best technician the security of Anarkh had.

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After her eerie laughter, she tapped on the tablet and projected an image on the screen.

“I can guarantee that the new boss is definitely in the casino tonight.” She said. “Look at this surveillance footage.”

Shi looked at the screen and found a familiar face of a scary man walking into Anarkh. His steps were measured and steady, betraying his paramilitary training. However, there was something strange about his demeanour.

“What is happening?” Shi frowned.

“At first, I thought Frank had finally lost it. I mean, he spent a lot of time with the old boss. It is within reason he would inevitably lose his sense of self after losing his master. You know how those evil military types get without a strong hand to guide them.” Alice said.

“When I saw it, I was sure he was seeing the ghost of the boss. Look at him.” She zoomed in on the image.

Shi saw Frank’s mouth moving before a light smile graced his face. Then, when the elevator opened, Frank stood outside for a moment after the doors opened before entering. It was as if he was waiting for someone to go in first.

“And for all we know, the old boss would probably haunt Frank if he were to haunt anyone. I mean, if I turned into a malicious ghost, I would probably haunt Frank. He can be just so..” She added.

“Alice!” Shi stopped her from continuing her tirade about Frank.

“Anyway, unless he has gone crazy, I am sure that he brought in the boss through the casino and into the arena. Unfortunately, the two people seem to be invisible to the cameras and all surveillance equipment.” Alice was excited.

Shi sat up. “What do you mean?”

“In the literal sense. I mean, the cameras cannot get a single image. I have combed through the footage, and I got zilch.” Alice explained with excitement.

“Did you say two people?” Shi asked.

“Oh yeah, that. I was trying to lead up to a big reveal, but I accidentally exposed it.” Alice sighed. “So, after failing to find an image from the cameras, I went down to the casino floor. I asked the security guys who were in the area at the time to describe them.”

Her thorough behaviour was the reason Shi kept Alice around. Most of everything about Alice got on his nerves. Her sloppy dressing, her unkempt hair and her eating habits made him want to cleanse the world with fire.

She was like a three-year-old child. No, she was worse.

Even Misaki could take better care of herself than Alice.

But her skills were indisputable.

“Describe them,” Shi said.

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“Those idiot security guys are hardly reliable sources. But the basic description was of a very handsome man and a short pretty woman. The man has a deep and indescribable aura, and the woman seems to be his companion.” She said.

“I see.” Shi hummed. “Alright. There is no need to investigate further.”

Alice was taken aback. She could not believe that the man was her boss. He did not act like it, but he was someone who liked gossip. Perhaps, his gossiping ways were not traditional, but he was the kind of person who wanted to know everything about anything.

The two of them bonded over their love of knowing things.

“You are not Master Shi!” Alice said. “Reveal yourself, fox demon!”

Shi looked flatly at Alice, but he was doing a facepalm and rolling his eyes in his head.

“You cannot afford to offend these people. It is better to stay away.” Shi responded sternly.

“Aren’t you curious how they are invisible to cameras? It is like magic!” Alice was frustrated. “I have seen devices that blur or light up the face, but I have never seen anything that makes people literally invisible. It is too amazing.”

Shi tapped his desk like Yagi often did.

“If they can get their hands on such heaven-defying technology, they will find out once you start looking into them. There is a regime change. Don’t be careless. Observe things first before acting.” Shi knew Alice, so he felt like he needed to remind her.

Alice pouted but nodded. “I know. I will slowly find out the information. I won’t be rash.”

“Go home, listen to your stories and forget about those people.” Shi smiled slightly.

“I know my limits!” Alice said. “But I miss my baby and his stories, so I will just go. I am not into torture porn anyway.”

Shi waved a hand at Alice as she left.

He looked at the screen on his wall with furrowed brows.

This new boss was indeed powerful.