From Human to Skeleton: Revived with Infinite System Crystals

Chapter 287: An Eventful Night

Acknowledging the mishap, Vincent agreed, somewhat reluctantly, "Right... sure..." Then, addressing the situation pragmatically, he added, "I guess we can get you back and get the other two men some recovery going."

The car, now damaged and with the driver unconscious, presented a new problem. Vincent, clearly annoyed by the situation, flipped out a phone and made a call. "Hey, send an extra car down to the 1207 alley district. The driver got into an accident," he instructed with a sigh, signaling the complexity of their current predicament.

Turning his attention back to Vittorio, Vincent's tone softened slightly, albeit still firm. "Please take these two ladies back to the bar and give them whatever they need for the trouble," he directed, making it clear that despite the chaos, there was a semblance of order to be maintained.

Jade, finally breaking out of her contemplative silence, interjected before Vittorio could confirm the plan. "Okay, but how did you manage to use magic like that?" Her curiosity piqued, she sought understanding amidst the night's bizarre events.

Vincent, amused by her question, countered with a chuckle. "If I asked how you were able to do what you did, would you tell me?" His question pointed to the mutual secrecy that surrounded their abilities.

Jade hesitated, the complexity of her own powers still a mystery even to herself. "Well, no, I don't think I can do that," she admitted, acknowledging the shared ground of unknowns they stood on.

"Well, good then. We both agree on something. Now, Vittorio, see that they both get back to the bar, and let us know if you start dating anyone. But if you try to get a woman on your own time, we will just do this again," Vincent concluded

"Remember, no woman will be taking over the Bambino Family without your father's approval," Vincent reminded, emphasizing the stringent rules governing their actions and relationships.

Vittorio, seemingly resigned to the constant oversight, merely shook his head and replied nonchalantly, "Sure, sure," before indicating a path. "This way through the alleyway is a shortcut," he said, leading them away from the tension-filled scene.

As they departed, Vincent turned his attention to another matter, pulling out his phone once more to make a call.

"Good evening, Sir. I think your son might have found someone worth a buck," he reported into the phone, his voice carrying a mix of intrigue and caution.

"Yeah, I will be keeping an eye on her for sure. Her friend was also a surprise; might be something worth stealing in the future as well,"

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After Jade, Rosa, and Vittorio spent a good ten minutes walking back to the bar, Vittorio began to apologize. "Sorry about all of this, by the way, I didn't—" He was interrupted by Rosa, who cut him off with another kiss and said, "Don't mention it; it was the most fun I've had in a while."

Rosa then grabbed Jade's arm, signaling it was time to part ways. "Though it's a bit late now, so I'll see you around," she stated.

Jade, still visibly frustrated by the evening's events, questioned, "What, why aren't you mad about what happened?"

"It all worked out in the end, didn't it?" Rosa responded with a shrug. "You need to stop worrying about what could have happened and just start reacting to what is happening. I promise you'll stop stressing as much. But let's get back. Rules are to report back by midnight… for me, at least." She sighed, indicating her resignation to their extraordinary lifestyle.

"Why the sigh?" Jade asked, puzzled by Rosa's nonchalance.

Rosa elaborated on her sigh, separating her feelings about the kidnapping from her anticipation of what awaited her upon their return. "Well, once I clock back in, I know I'm going to get signaled for at least 2-3 fights again.

But big deal about the kidnapping; as soon as I would have waken up, I would just kick everyone's ass regardless. Though, I am with you; I'm freaked out by how he was able to summon that black claw."

Rosa burst into laughter at the thought, then mused, "But imagine calling yourself the Black Claw. What is he, some relic weapon hidden in Tomb Raider?"

Jade couldn't help but join in, admitting, "Yeah, I did cringe a bit when he tried to boast about his title."

Once they returned to the empty room, the conversation shifted to their earlier ordeal. "Well, let's get back. By the way, how did you even manage to save and find me?" Rosa inquired, genuinely curious about Jade's timely intervention.

Jade, with a hand over her head, tried to explain the complex situation. "Well, it's a bit complicated, to be honest. But this crystal started burning as he drove off with you, and before I knew it, I got teleported to you for some reason. It even let out this pink strand." She pulled the crystal from her pocket, showing it to Rosa. Your journey continues at m v|l-e'-NovelBin.net

"Huh, that is weird," Rosa acknowledged, her mind racing with questions. "I have more questions, but the more I ask, the more questions pop up. So, I'll save those for another day." She then activated her watch and said, "Well, I'll see you back in a second,"

Rosa yawned, acknowledging the complexity of the technology they encountered. "Yeah, it is pretty incredible. I'm not tech-savvy enough to understand how it works underneath everything. Do let me know though if you figure it out. The Director is very secretive over the fine workings of the tech, so good luck," she mentioned, her curiosity piqued yet tempered by her lack of technological expertise.

"I'm off to bed, though, before I get called for backup," Rosa added, signaling the end of their conversation for the night.

As they parted ways, Jade was surprised to find the Director waiting outside her door. Confused, she asked, "How long have you been standing outside my door?"

"Just a few minutes," the Director replied, his presence indicating the importance of his visit. "I came over as soon as I noticed you had returned. Be ready by 5:00 am; there will be another ritual. I will have you accompany me to see if you might find the weakness to the crystal," he explained, hinting at the significant role Jade might play in their upcoming endeavors.

Jade, seizing the opportunity, shared her recent encounter. "There's something I also wanted you to know. I came across a man who could use some type of magic. He said he was with the Bambino Mafia family. It's a much longer story, but I'm sure that's the only thing you'd be interested in knowing," she briefed, highlighting the unusual and potentially crucial information.

The Director pondered her words for a moment before responding, "Thank you. Fill me in on the rest of the details in the morning,"