Falling for Redemption: Love & Punishment
CHAPTER 5
The scene opens in a dimly lit, smoky underground gambling alley. The air is thick with noise—the clattering of dice, the snapping of cards, the constant pour of liquor, and the bass-heavy music. All around, people crowd tables, laughing and betting, while dancers weave through the space. In a darkened corner, Mr. Richard and Mr. Vince are chatting over drinks, each with an arm around a woman.
Suddenly, Einer steps into the shadowed entrance, his expression cold and eyes fixed. A burly security guard notices him right away, stepping in his path with a raised hand.
SECURITY GUARD
What are you doing here, kid? This ain’t a place for you. What do you want?
Einer says nothing, his gaze piercing through the guard as he moves to walk past. The guard, offended, grabs him by the shoulder.
SECURITY GUARD
Did you hear me, kid?
Einer’s hand snaps up, grabbing the guard by his head. In a brutal display of strength, he crushes the guard’s skull with a sickening crunch. Blood splatters across the wall, sending a chill through nearby onlookers as Einer strides past the limp body, unfazed.
The room falls briefly silent as people turn to stare, but Einer continues, weaving through the crowd until he reaches Richard and Vince’s table. They don’t notice him at first, too engrossed in their game and drinks. Einer leans in, his voice low and taunting.
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
*With a wicked smile*
You look like you’re having fun. How about I join in?
Both men turn to look at him, annoyed at the interruption.
VINCE (LANDLORD)
*scoffing*
Get lost, kid, before you get yourself hurt.
Einer’s smile widens, a glint of menace in his eyes.
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
That stunt at the bus… wasn't very nice, was it?
Richard freezes for a moment, his face twisted in confusion. But then he bursts out laughing, nudging Vince.
RICHARD (LANDLORD)
BAHAHAHA!
RICHARD (LANDLORD)
Wait, wait… don’t tell me, that chick’s your girlfriend or something?
*mockingly*
Here to play hero, are you?
Vince joins in, laughing even louder, clearly amused by the idea.
VINCE (LANDLORD)
Yeah, big hero over here! You gonna save her from us, tough guy?
RICHARD (LANDLORD)
You’re messing with the wrong people, kid.
Einer’s smile widens, though his eyes stay ice-cold.
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
Consider this your warning. If you ever show your face around Kyomi or her father again… you won’t get a second chance.
Vince sneers, standing up, towering over Einer.
RICHARD (LANDLORD)
*Eye's widen, Thinkingto himself*
(That gaze....I've seen it before)
VINCE (LANDLORD)
You think you can come in here and tell us what to do?
Einer glances down at the blood on his hands from the guard, smirking.
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
I didn’t come here to tell. I came to show.
There’s a tense silence, and suddenly, without warning, Einer lunges forward. The screen fades to black as chaos erupts in the room.
The scene shifts back to the gambling alley, where Einer is now standing over Vince, pressing his boot firmly on Vince’s head. Vince is visibly terrified, blood trickling from his mouth as he stammers his surrender.
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
So… now do you understand?
VINCE (LANDLORD)
*Desperate, trembling*
Y-Yes, I do! Please, just… stop! We’ll tell her she doesn’t have to pay. Her rent and her debt are… paid off.
Einer’s gaze drifts to Richard, his grin turning wicked.
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
Did you get that, too? Or do I need to repeat myself?
RICHARD (LANDLORD)
*Nodding furiously*
Yes! Yes! We’ll do as you say. Just… leave us alone.
Einer smirks, stepping off Vince, who immediately gasps in relief, clutching his head. Without another word, Einer walks toward the exit, his steps calm and unhurried.
As he reaches the door, the unmistakable sound of police sirens echoes outside, lights flashing as officers swarm into the gambling alley, guns drawn and prepared to break up the illegal operation. They glance around the room at the chaos and blood, clearly confused.
Among the people trying to hide or flee, the officers’ eyes fall on a single, unexpected sight: a sleek black Maine Coon cat calmly strolling out of the alley, tail flicking with an almost smug elegance.
EINER D.K CAT (ML)
*under his breath as he passes the officers*
Meow~
The officers exchange puzzled glances, watching as the mysterious cat disappears into the shadows, leaving them to piece together what remains of the scene.
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