The Strongest Curse Master

Chapter 259: C.I.B. Attacked

Chapter 259: C.I.B. Attacked

"Where's Mrs. Martins? Is she too ashamed—" Before Ace could finish, Man Hunter cut him off, her tone sharp, "Madam EAD is busy with the investigation and sent me in her place." She took a step closer, voice lowering with a hint of warning, "Also, regardless of your personal relationship with the acting EAD, I'd advise you to speak formally when addressing or talking about her. Unless you want to be charged with disorderly conduct."

Ace didn't bother responding. Instead, he pulled out the employment contract and handed it over. Man Hunter skimmed through it, then arched a brow, "Trainee, you forgot to sign it."

Ace smirked, his tone dripping with mock politeness. "Tell your esteemed acting EAD that if she wants my signature, she should be a little more sincere with her offer." He folded his arms. "These hidden clauses? Her clever wordplay? Not fooling anyone."

Man Hunter's frown deepened, but she didn't argue. Instead, she nodded, tucked the contract away, and quietly moved to a corner of the lobby. Her presence seemed to vanish, but Ace knew she was still there—monitoring him while silently relaying his refusal to Matthews.

Not giving her another thought, Ace turned to Janice, "Did you get Ratri's Edge?"

Janice nodded, pulling a scope from her left earring and passed it to him saying, "Yeah. And here—the Leprechaun Scope is yours now."

Ace took the scope, casually flicked a cleansing talisman over it, then kissed it before summoning his Rail Rifle. With a practiced ease, he mounted the scope onto the adjustable rail, then ran a hand over the rifle's sleek frame, admiring its beauty.

From the side, Lola watched with thinly veiled envy. She wanted to own a gun too. But her parents would never allow it until she was of age. Even though she'd gained unimaginable powers, she still found comfort hiding in her innate tool—the one thing that connected her to her past. It made her feel safe, even if it also made her feel like a glorified mascot, half-assing her job.

After returning the rifle to Emi in the Toybox, Ace turned to the group informing, "I'm heading home. What about you guys?"