Khada Raiko : Maharlika's Secret

The first part of my confession is a bit to fast. I'll admit, I did leave you wanting for more. It may seem entertaining but in real life, it isn't.

The reason why I didn't write a continuation is that I took a vacation. Just to cool off some things.

Alright, so onto the next part.

I was seriously injured, but IW has headquarters in different regions. I immediately got to one of the HQ in Japan. That's where I met Akushi Hiroshi, the doctor of HQ in japan. I was admitted for a week. Although seeing a wound like mine is not new to him, I couldn't help myself but ask.

While I was recovering, he invited me for tea. That is also the time when I finally decided to ask him, “What is Shiku Itikito?"

He was shocked by my question then, “Since you are the only one who successfully killed him, I think that you deserve to know. Each country has its own myths and legend, right? Here in japan are the yokai, and what you killed is their leader. Yes, their leader indeed. The twelve ronins are yokai's, they've been here for a long time now. There is a lot that you need to know.” he paused then, “Want some advice to survive in your work? Better make sure to studies the myths and legends of your next assignment.”

His answer leave me hanging like what I did to you on that first part, right? Well, I don't know if I still want my job at that time. But, I can't get out of this. Not yet, until I know what is that truth.

After a week of rest, I got a call from Andre. Asking if I'm good, am I still breathing. Many questions like a concerned father. I just told him that I'm heading to the airport back home.

I was having many thoughts while on the airplane. Yokai's and things otherworldly is a farfetched idea to think but it's true though. 

Right after I got home, I immediately reported back to IW. The Senate President invited me to a coffee and he congratulated me personally. Unusual, because he's not this type of guy. “Took you a week, but I understand that. I know many questions are running on your mind right now. The IW was first established for government purposes, but then things change. Legends and Myths from different regions started to appear. We oath to protect the world but by doing so, we need to hide in shadows. Alright, that's it for now. Here's your next assignment.

[Emilio Aguirrero

Occupation: Vice President of the Maharlika and also a founder of “KKK”

Mission: Kill and retrieve the agimat (Gem)

Reward: 300 IW Tokens]

Emilio Aguirrero is one of the founders of KKK and a former IW Senator too. He broke the rules when he slaughtered one of the towns in Maharlika. Reports say they found the body of the people and their hearts are missing and also their other body parts. And sold it to the black market. The IW doesn't tolerate this kind of behavior.

As soon as I got the mission. I got home to prepare. That's when Andre scolded me and telling me to quit. “This is not the life for you”, he said, “I regret that I enrolled you to IW”, he added, but it was no use anymore for I have already decided to stay, “ I want to know more. You can't stop me”, I replied to him, “Fine, if I can't make you quit then I'll support you”, well, I didn't expect that he would say that. “What's your next assignment?” and there I showed him, “Ah, From Maharlika, I've never been to maharlika. But, I heard some rumors that bullets are not effective on them”, I wasn't sure what he meant when he said those words, but I hope I listened.

Two days later, I arrived at Maharlika. Emilio lives in a town called Dalagang Bukid. I don't really know what the name of the town means, but I'm not here to know names, I'm here for Emilio. Shortly after I arrived, the town people seem to surprise by my appearance. I can tell, those weird and creepy smile, makes me think that they knew I'm coming.

On my first night in the town, I found myself wandering around, but then something unexpected happened. I was walking home, when I heard a weird sound, from what I can tell, it's coming from one of the branches of the tree, then out of nowhere, it attacked me. I dodge it and pick my gun but that thing flew away. I swore it's not a human, because, what I saw is a body cut in half and it has wings that look like a wing of a bat.

Emilio lives in an old mansion. But, how can I retrieve the gem if the town of Dalagang Bukid is different from others? I mean to say is, the people are different. I know something is coming, I just didn't know when. That's why I had to leave. The original plan was to study Emilio's action then attack. But by the encounter that I've experienced earlier, if I can't get out of this town, I will be a dead meat tomorrow. That's why I made a plan to leave at dawn. It was a success. By the time that I arrived at the nearby town, I immediately received a news that a tourist is missing in Dalagang Bukid. Reports say that the tourist may have been kidnapped by the rebels. But I knew what I saw, the tourist escape death. I know what they are planning to do. I know that they attacked my room. 

I reported back to HQ located in manila. There I met, Rosa Pangano. An assassin, now turn as a spy. I came to her and ask for help, in exchange for a 50 IW Tokens and he agreed. She sent someone to spy then a few days later. It came back with a piece of news that Emilio and his family will be going to Malacanang Palace. The spy then said that the choice of transportation is "Kalisa". He will be escorted by ten men. Five at the front and five on his back. He will be riding his Kalisa along with his wife and baby. He then showed me a variety of weapons needed for the mission. He said the guns are not effective on Emilio. Better make a choice in weapons like bow, machete and different kinds of knives. I got myself a bow and pair of knives, while Rosa got a dagger and machete.

After I choose a weapon. I proceed to the place where I would conduct my plan. Rosa came with me and I gave her another 50 IW Tokens. The plan was to use Rosa as bait and make the five guards chase her and that's where I would go out and attack the remaining five. 

The plan did work out after they chase Rosa. I pop out of nowhere and then just slit the throat of the two guards. While the three remaining transform into a half body creature who now has wings. Gladly, Rosa came and back me up, “Go for Emilio before they get away, I got this”, there is no time for appreciation that time. And so, I chase the Kalisa of Emilio only to be found out that they are not trying to escape. 

Emilio and his wife got out of Kalisa like I'm just a stranger, “What took you so long, boy?”, he said with a smile. Then, “Yeah, we are not trying to run. Have you ever ask yourself, how many assassins have IW sent to kill me?” I was surprised to hear it, but then I have to stand my ground. “I don't care, I am here to kill you,” I replied still never lost my focus on them. “You are young, why don't you work for me. IW is a lie, they trained you for their own good. I'll bet, they didn't tell you the truth about yourself, am I right?”, he paused then, “Alright, I'll make this a fun one boy. I'm going to enjoy myself for a little bit. After all, I'm going to kill a half-blood one” and he looks at his wife and said, “How would you like a half-blood for dinner honey?”

Right after he said those words, both of them transforms into a creature, that has a lot of hair then the fingernail extend and turn into claws, their eyes were red as blood then their mouth have extended right in their ears and the tongue was like a tongue of a snake, “Alright, shall we begin?” he said with a boisterous tone.

His wife suddenly disappears off my sight and appears at my back and she bit off my shoulders, leaving it with a huge wound. Then he appeared at Emilio's side and they both licked the blood. I, on the other hand, stumble but nonetheless moved forward to attack them. His wife walks with confidence and leaps forward but I dash and put a knife on her throat. Leaving Emilio in a state of shock then Rosa showed up and tried to sneak into Emilio's back. And I also make a run and aim for his chest, I stab him right in his chest, it was a success. But Emilio only laughs, like it was nothing. But Rosa's attempt has failed as Emilio got him right in her chest too. As Rosa spits blood, mustering her strength, she screams “The Gem, grab it and throw it away from him.” and that's what I did, as I watch Rosa slowly losing his consciousness, blood started to come out of Emilio's chest.

And that's where I finally heard Emilio's last words, “Putangina”. I didn't know what it means but I don't have that much time for I was bleeding. I retrieve the gem and leave.

“And yes, Emilio's baby did escape. I don't know how, but when I came back to HQ they told me, it was a "Tiyanak". That doesn't bother me. What bothers me is Emilio's words.

“What am I? What does Emilio mean when he said that I'm a Half-blood?”

“IW seems to be hiding something”