* Name Reminder
Haphuco - The main character
Biani - Haphuco's younger sister but not blood related
May - Biani's co-worker and her best friend
Nara - A co-worker of Haphuco at the Hakyo Bodyguard Agency
Mayo - The city mayor who has a daughter named Barami
Jina - Mayo's secretary
Hakyo - The name of the city where Haphuco is living in
Nara and Haphuco reach the top floor of the skyscraper through the elevator. In front of them is a big area with a double door at the end leading to the main hall where the inauguration will be held.
Nara : Listen up, Haphuco...
Haphuco : ?
Nara ( Raise three fingers ) : There are three rules that we, Bodyguards, have to strictly follow.
Rule Number 1 : Keep anything harmful away from the Client
Rule Number 2 : Deal with anyone with bad attention towards the Client
AND
Rule Number 3 : Protect the Client at all cost even at the cost of our life.
Nara ( Smile ) : Simple, right ?
Nara ( Put her hands over Haphuco's shoulder ) : But don't get too tense. Just trust your judgement and go along with it.
Haphuco feels a bit uneasy with Nara's friendliness but realizing that this is just simply the person she is so Haphuco decides to just goes along with it.
Haphuco enters the door, he feels a bit freezing, it seems like the air conditioner is turning on. That's why the door is closed from outside. That's good then considering that wearing the black suit makes Haphuco feel a bit hot.
Haphuco and Nara quickly identify the Client who they will have to protect. It's Mr. Mayo who has been chosen to be the new mayor of the Hakyo City. Standing next to him is his secretary Jina who made the Request for protection at the Agency a few days ago.
Mayo ( Offer his left hand for a shake ) : Hello there ! You guys must be the assigned Bodyguards to protect me today. My name is Mayo but you must have already known my name.
Nara ( Shake hands with Mayo ) : Yes, we are, Mr. Mayo. My name is Nara.
Nara ( Joke ) : I must say, for someone who is a city mayor, you look really young and stylish, Mr. Mayo. I thought people like you would all look serious, grumpy, menancing and so on.
Mayo ( Laugh ) : Haha, thanks. I am certainly not old yet, I am still only 38 years old. And I for sure don't want to act all mighty serious like those people.
From Haphuco's perspective, Mr. Mayo seems like a cheerful man whom personality would fall towards the young generation than the old one.
Mayo ( Look at Haphuco, giving his hand ) : And you are...
Haphuco ( A bit startled, shake Mayo's hand ) : My name is Haphuco, sir.
Mayo : No need to be formal, call me Mayo.
Haphuco : Ah, yes, Mr. Mayo.
Mayo : You look young, how's old are you ?
Haphuco : I am... 22 years old, Mr. Mayo.
Mayo : Wow, you are still quite young. Nara, is he your assistant or something ?
Nara : No, Mr. Mayo. Haphuco here is also a Bodyguard like me assigned to protect you. He and I are on the same height. You can trust him.
Mayo : Oh, sorry for the assumption, Haphuco. I entrust my safety to you and Nara during the ceremony.
Haphuco : I will try my best, Mr. Mayo.
...
The mayor's inauguration can be simplified into three main phases :
Phase 1 - Greet the guests
The guests include Government Officials, Community & Business Leaders, Law Enforcement & Public Service Representatives,... well, you don't really need to know about these people anyway but there is quite a number of people coming.
Maybe because this is the first time ever Haphuco being a Bodyguard, so he seems to get tense with anyone approaching Mayo.
Haphuco ( Thought ) : Rule Number 2, Rule Number 2...
Nara ( Put Haphuco backwards ) : No need to be that cautious, Haphuco. You can clearly see that none of them can be the Assassin.
Haphuco ( Thought ) : She's right. I don't sense any killing intent from them at all.
Mayo ( Smile ) : Well, he did nothing wrong. In fact, some of them are politicians. You don't know what crazy idea is inside their mind. Better be careful than not.
At this time, Mayo has taken a liking to Haphuco. He thinks his daughter who is staying safe at home now would like the boy too.
Nara : Do you suspect that the person who makes the Order to assassinate you is one of your competitors for the mayor position ?
Mayo : I could not care less about that. Since stepping on the path, I have been fully aware that my life is not gonna be easy.
Mayo : But I still want to go for it.
Right at that moment, a waitress approaches Mr. Mayo, her hand is holding a plate of slices of cakes.
That's Biani in diguise.
Biani : Mr. Mayor, would you like a slice of cake ?
Mayo : Oh, thank yo...
Before Mayo can take the cake, Nara quickly snatches it. She puts the cake close to her nose and then eats it cheerfully.
Nara : Wow, this cake is good.
Nara : Sorry, Mr. Mayo. I just want to check if the cake is poisoned or not. It's not so Miss waitress, please give Mr. Mayo another cake.
Biani ( Taken aback but quickly composed ) : Sure, here's you go, Mr. Mayor.
Biani ( Look at Haphuco, currently wearing a mask ) : How's about you, sir ?
Haphuco ( Thought ) : Her voice sounds familiar...
Biani : Sir ?
Haphuco : Oh...Uhm...no, thank you.
Biani : ...Well then, I shall go serving other people. Enjoy !
Biani ( Thought ) : His voice sounds familar...
May ( Speaking through the communication device ) : So what do you think, Biani ?
May : I heard rumors about that woman, Nara. She must be a tricky obstacle. Better not go toe to toe with her.
May : About the other guy, I guess we don't need to worry too much. From what I know, he seems new to the job.
Biani : ...
May : Biani ?
Biani : Oh...yeah...
Back to the other side, Haphuco is asking how can Nara was so sure that the cake is not poisoned while she ate it.
Nara : My nose is pretty good so I can smell whether something is poisoned or not.
Nara : Sounds weird right but here's the thing, something that can not normally be smelt does not mean it can not be smelt.
Much like a very hard assignment is very hard to solve but not impossible to solve.
Nara : By the way, I also have very good ears too !
...
Phase 2 - Make a speech
Standing on the stage, Mayo takes the oath of office and delivers an inaugural address about future plans of the city. He openly expresses his appreciation to everyone who supports him, about his desire to handle persistent problems within the city and develop the city to become more prosperous. His speech is indeed inspiring to everyone, including Haphuco and Nara.
Jina ( Proud face ) : Mr. Mayo is simply someone who wants everyone' life to be better.
Jina : Becoming the city mayor is just one step in his goal to become the president of the country one day.
Jina : Therefore, I feel really honoured to be his secretary.
Nara : Oh, really ! Mr. Mayo seems like an ambitious man. I suddenly feel a bit honoured too.
[ Meanwhile ]
May : You know, I think it would be easier if we can shoot him from afar with a gun but guess who can't use a gun here ?
Biani : Don't mock me, it's not like I can bring a thing like that into here.
Biani ( Look at Haphuco standing next to Mayo while he making a speech ) : Besides, I don't think that man over there will do nothing to prevent that from happening
May : Why do you seem so concerned about that guy ? Is there anything special about him ?
Biani : I am... just not sure. Anyway, just go along with our plan.
Since the beginning of the evening, Biani has been going around, serving food and drink to people like a normal waitress, all to make her moving around nothing suspicious so that when the time comes, it's the time done.
...
Phase 3 - Enjoy the Party
The rest of the ceremony is to celebrate through music, luxurious food, and socializing. Standing in the area near the door of the main hall, Mayo expresses his tiredness.
Mayo : I am so tired, I would prefer staying at home and spending time with my daughter at home.
Mayo : Although... I think she would not like that as much as when she was young.
Nara : You have a daughter, Mr. Mayo ?
Mayo : Yes, her name is a Barami, she is 17 years old now.
Mayo : Hey, why don't you guys get a bit relaxed and enjoy the food. It's not everyday that you get to taste those luxurious food, don't you.
Nara : Thanks you, Mr. Mayo but we can't. Your safety is our priority and that's what makes us Bodyguards.
Haphuco : [ Stomach rebellion ]
Haphuco ( Clearly embarrassed ) : Sorry...
Nara : Haphuco...
Nara : [ Stomach rebellion ]
Nara ( Look at her stomach ) : Not you too ?!
Everyone ( Laugh ) : Hahaha...
...
Biani : It's time...
May : Roger that !
Right at Biani's signal, the entire light inside the main hall, no, the entire floor of the skyscraper gets shut down. The time has come and its's time for Biani to execute her Assassination. The power shut down will last only for a brief moment but it's already enough for Biani who wants to end things quick before more and more variables happen.
Everyone : Why the light is shut out ? What's going on ?
Everyone : Calm down, everyone ! Please stay still and the light will turn on right away.
Using the Silent Footstep Technique, Biani stealthily moves towards to behind the pre-determined position of Mayo who is now unable to move in the shadow and ready to give a one but already enough stab to Mayo using a knife she sneakily brought inside.
Biani : Sorry...
[ Fushhhh !!! ]
The knife flies and it is supposed to stick into a man's mind...
but apparently...
she was just hitting the air.
Mayo : Eh ?! I feel something soft.
Nara, pulled Mayo's face down to her chest to help him avoid the attack, smiles towards the person in the dark who is undeniably the Assassin.
Nara : Go, Haphuco !
Biani : Wait... What did you sa...
Biani : Ahh !!!
Biani did not realise that Haphuco has already apprached her from the left. With one spinning kick, Biani is kicked so hard that she got sent out the main hall through the door. Coming out of the door and then closing the door. It's Haphuco.
He will deal with the assassin while Nara will stay with Mayo to protect him from any other danger. That's what they discuss with each other. As mentioned, the light quickly turns back on.
Haphuco : That's the Silent Footstep Technique right ?
Biani : ...
Haphuco : You must have learnt it from the School.
Biani : ...
Haphuco : Unfortunately, my Senapi here has very good ears so she can still hear your approaching. Turned out that the "silent" footstep is not completely silent at all.
Haphuco : Also, the killing intent from you is clear to me. It feels cold yet... warn. Wait, how does that make sense.
Biani ( Thought ) : That voice...
Biani ( Thought ) : That name...
Biani ( Thought ) : Could it be...
...
Biani : What's your name ?
Haphuco : Eh, why do you want to know ?
Biani : Just tell me your name !
Haphuco : Well, it's... Haphuco.
Biani : ...
Biani pulls out the disguised face.
May : What are you doing, Biani ?
Haphuco : Wait a second...
Haphuco ( Pulls out the mask ) : No way !
Haphuco : Is that you..., Biani ?
Biani ( Smile ) : Yeah, it's truly you, Haphuco.
After more than three years, they have reunited.
End of Chapter 5 : Familiar Voice
Next Chapter - Chapter 6 : Hey Haphuco