In Marvel, the System Works for Me
They had left the camp over twenty minutes ago.
Geralt suddenly stopped.
He turned around.
And stared at a dense thicket nearby.
"Come out," Geralt said. "Don't make me say it twice."
Silence. It was as if he were talking to thin air.
Without another word, Geralt drew his Demon Hunter Gun and chambered a round.
He aimed at the thicket.
A figure slowly rose with both hands raised.
"I mean no harm..." the figure said.
"It's you." Geralt sounded a little surprised.
It was Kara.
"So you were faking that weakness earlier?" Geralt asked.
"Yes," Kara replied.
"Why are you following me?" Geralt asked.
He kept his gun trained on her.
"My name is Kara White. The missing David White is my younger brother," Kara said, her voice subdued. "Those rich bastards only care about their heir. They don't give a damn who else lives or dies. I just want to save my brother."
Geralt watched Kara until she began to squirm, then slowly said:
"If I remember right, David White is an only child. Or are you two siblings from a blended family?"
"I'll give you one more chance to rethink your story."
What a psycho, Kara cursed inwardly.
Most people focused on Daniel. Who would care about David?
Was he bluffing?
Maybe, maybe not. Kara couldn't tell from Geralt's expression.
One thing was certain: if he caught her lying again, there would be no deal.
Once trust was broken, he would never believe her.
After a brief hesitation, Kara said, "I lied about that. Have you heard of Demon Hunters?"
Geralt: "Uh..."
Susan had called Geralt "Mr. Winchester" in the Gates Group conference room, and Kara must have heard it. Yet she seemed to have no reaction to the name