THE DEVIL HERSELF
Chapter 45

#3 WEEKS LATER....

Three weeks had passed since Scar's surgery, and she was adjusting well to her new, enhanced vision. The entire Clan had been meticulously planning their next move. The trap they had set for Lord Ace was finally in place. Scarlet, Diego, Dracula, Rachel, Arizona, Scar, and Vincento were en route to a secluded house where they had lured Lord Ace's men with the promise of meeting Scarlet's mother. They knew it would be a risky mission, but the stakes were high, and the reward was the potential dismantling of the Hunter's Clan.

As they arrived at the house, the team moved silently, turning off the lights and taking their preassigned positions. Each of them was a master of their craft, trained to operate in the darkest of conditions. They waited with bated breath, their senses heightened, every creak and rustle in the silence amplifying their anticipation.

Soon enough, they heard footsteps approaching. Stone, accompanied by Jackson Michaelson and Leo Anderson, crept into the house. The trio moved cautiously, their eyes scanning the darkness. They approached the bed where they believed Scarlet's mother lay and stabbed it twice. When no cry of pain followed, Stone pulled back the duvet, revealing a line of pillows arranged to look like a body. Realizing they had been duped, they turned to flee, but it was too late The lights blazed on, illuminating the room in harsh brightness. Stone and his men found themselves face-to-face with Scarlet and her elite team. The shock on their faces was palpable. Scarlet stood at the forefront, her eyes cold and unwavering. Diego, Dracula, Rachel, Arizona, Scar, and Vincento flanked her, each exuding an aura of lethal readiness.

Scarlet's voice cut through the tension like a knife. "Hello, Lord Smith."

Stone's eyes widened in recognition and disbelief. The cool facade he had maintained shattered. He pulled off his mask, revealing himself as Lord Smith. "You... you knew?"

Scarlet's expression didn't change. "Of course. Your game ends here."

Leo and Jackson, realizing the gravity of their situation, attempted to bolt, but the Clan members were faster. Diego intercepted Jackson with a swift, brutal kick to his chest, sending him sprawling to the floor. Vincento grabbed Leo, slamming him against the wall with a force that knocked the breath out of him.

Stone, now fully aware of the danger he was in, lunged at Scarlet with a knife. Her eyes tracked his movements with uncanny precision. She sidestepped his attack and delivered a vicious punch to his ribs, making him stagger back in pain. Scar joined the fray, her enhanced vision allowing her to see every minute detail of the battlefield. She moved with fluid grace, her strikes landing with deadly accuracy. She focused on Leo, who had managed to break free from Vincento's grasp. Leo swung a knife wildly at Scar, but she anticipated his moves effortlessly, her new eyes providing her with an almost preternatural advantage.

"Is this all you've got?" Scar taunted, dodging another clumsy swipe. She retaliated with a series of rapid punches to Leo's face and torso, each blow more punishing than the last. Leo's eyes widened in fear and disbelief. He had never encountered anyone who could fight like this.

Meanwhile, Diego was locked in combat with Jackson. The room echoed with the sounds of fists hitting flesh and the grunts of exertion. Diego was relentless, his attacks precise and devastating. Jackson tried to land a few blows, but Diego's superior skill and training were evident. With a final, powerful strike, Diego knocked Jackson to the ground, leaving him dazed and bleeding.

Rachel and Arizona faced off against Stone. They moved in perfect unison, their training evident in their synchronized attacks. Stone fought back with a ferocity born of desperation, but he was outmatched. Rachel delivered a crippling blow to his knee, causing him to stumble. Arizona followed up with a kick to his chest, sending him sprawling.

Stone, realizing he was surrounded, snarled in frustration. "You think you can stop me? I built the Hunter's Clan from the ground up. I am invincible!"

Scarlet stepped forward, her eyes blazing with fury. "You're nothing but a coward, hiding behind others. Your time is up."

Scarlet motioned for her team to step back, giving her room to face Stone alone. She wanted to be the one to deliver the final blow. Stone, wounded and desperate, lunged at her one last time. But Scarlet was ready. She dodged his attack effortlessly, her enhanced vision giving her a split-second advantage.

She grabbed his arm, twisting it behind his back, and slammed him into the ground. Stone screamed in pain as Scarlet dislocated his shoulder with a savage twist. She leaned down, her voice cold and lethal. "This is for my mother. For everyone you've hurt."

With a swift, decisive motion, Scarlet drew her knife and plunged it into Stone's chest. He gasped, his eyes wide with shock and pain. Scarlet twisted the blade, ensuring he felt every moment of agony before she pulled it out. Stone's body convulsed before finally going still.

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Diego and Vincento approached Jackson and Leo, who were barely conscious but still alive. "Finish them," Scarlet ordered, her voice devoid of emotion.

Diego and Vincento nodded. They moved quickly, their knives flashing in the harsh light. They slit Jackson's and Leo's throats with practiced precision, ending their lives swiftly and silently. The room fell into a deathly silence, broken only by the gurgling sounds of the dying men.

Scarlet stood amidst the carnage, her breath coming in heavy pants. The blood of her enemies pooled around her feet, a testament to her ruthlessness. She looked at her team, each of them bloodied but victorious.

"Good work, everyone," she said, her voice carrying a note of grim satisfaction. "This is just the beginning. We still have Lord Ace to deal with."

Scar, her new eyes glinting in the dim light, stepped forward. "We'll take him down, Scarlet. Together."

Scarlet nodded. "Yes, together. Now, let's get out of here. We have more work to do."