The rise of the King cobra

POV ALABAST

"Y'know, these aren't half bad." I said to a corps that was on the ground, the blood from his body formed a large puddle, dripping from his eyes and ears.

"I expected this to taste bad, but I guess these street vendors are good on making these taste better." I licked the side form my fingers and wiped it onto the corpses shirt.

"Well, thanks for hearing me out bob, have a nice after life." I then tossed the garbage into a trash can, and began to return to my car.

As I made my way to the car, I saw some people standing around it, touching the snakes that hid my car.

I could only shake my head at what they were doing, since people who are too curious on the wrong things end up either six feet under, or have their corps at a random lake or buried.

I then dawned on my mask and walked into the ally, making sure my voice filter was on, since I didn't want anyone from outside to hear me.

"I would be greatful if you all stepped away." The group all whirled towards me, raising their guns, knives, and bats.

"Hey, we found it, it's ours now, and since you have the keys, unlock it." Said one of them, who approached me and extended his hand.

I was confused on why I had to give them something, since I didn't have a physical key. So I ordered the snakes that hid the car to spring on the robbers, while I gripped the person in front of me and had one of the snakes on my finger to bite the person.

Afterwords, they all soon fell onto the floor. I could only sigh at the sight and began to loot them all.

While looting, I began to place them all on a large pile. Handguns in one pile, SMG's in another pile, and finally, meele weapons in the last pile.

I had the snakes consume both handguns and SMG's, while leaving the meele weapons alone.

While also looting the body's, I found small chips inside the two slots, I was curious on what they were, so I pushed one, and it soon popped out.

I gently grabbed one of them and handed it to one of the snakes, having it eat it, its eyes flashed yellow, before a small screen appeared on the bottom corner of my eye.

I had around five hundred thousand credits, while the chip had one thousand three hundred and fifteen credits.

Seeing the small amount increasing my money, I stared at the other corpses. Since I had barely spent any money in my last life, I couldn't help but feel greedy.

It dosent hurt to be selfish once in a while, so I had the snakes devour the corpses, devor the implants, and soon began to see more money entering my bank account.

I soon had around five hundred thousand six hundred and thirty seven credits, seeing the money I had 'earned' I soon called Rouge.

It didnt even take me a few rings for her to answer, she was annoyed at first, but soon held her tongue when she saw who was calling her.

"Cobra, I'm assuming you have news for me?" She asked with a cautious look on her face.

"Yes, the target has been dealt with, if you have more jobs for me, you know how to call me." Rouge's eyes lit up for a second, and I saw more money being transferred into my account.

"Thank you for the payment, I shall await your call next time." I then hung up and soon entered my car, once inside, I sighed and began to drive somewhere.

Anywhere that is, since I had free time. Too much of it, I didn't even know where to start. I decided to just head home to sleep, since it was a new day.

As I drove back home, I began to observe the people again. Only this time, the people south of Heywood looked more cautious.

They had their guns more exposed, while some had hidden knives or brass knuckles, and they all glanced at the gangs that were wandering about.

Since I could see more gangs in the open with no worries on their faces, the people who got too close either turned around, or got dragged in.

I could only sigh at the misfortune to the people that got dragged, and looked the other way.

"Guess this world is more selfish than home, everyone accepts it as a normal thing." I said to no one but to myself and continued to drive.

Could I have helped the people? Yes, but when you are in a city with corruption so high, it makes bullying medeiocer, it's best if you keep your head down.

Besides, you can always take care of them in the shadows. I had the snakes slip out, heading out onto the streets to deal with the gangs who wish to harm the innocents, as for those who are guilty.

They can be of use, just not remembered well. After all, if you forgot something, or don't bother to remember, it's not important.

As I arrived to my home, I parked it underground once again and made my way home.

While waiting to arrive at my floor, I had received a call from an unknown number. I didn't want to answer, but at the same time, it could be another fixer who wished to hire me.

So I answered the call and waited to see who it was, the person who called me was a man. He looked like he was reaching his fifty's, and had a metal plate on the side of his head.

He wore a brown dress sweater, with a dark blue dress shirt, on his back was a necklace with the cross.

"May god be with you, cobra. My name is Sebastian Ibarress, but you may call me padre." He said with a kind tone, his voice was low, but his body showed respect.

"I thank you for your kind words, what can this humble man do for you." I replied with the same tone and attitude.

"I see you know how to respect to those who show respect, if only there were more of you." He sighed, but he then leaned forward, placing his hand on a table underneath him.

"I may require your services for today, but, seeing as how it is still morning, I will only explain the job." I nodded my head at his words and stayed silent.

"Recently, there has been some sixth street members trying to claim the territory to the Valentinos, I ask if you could kill some of the members to prevent them to grow their territory." Hearing his request, it was risky.

Not only was I supposed to infiltrate a large gang, but kill the leader, or maybe a lieutenant, but, not only will I be paid, I'll gain more resources.

It wasn't an easy choice at first, but with the temptation to expand my army, how could I say no to free resources?

"I accept, and seeing as you are a priest, I can assume you'll ask god to forgive me." Seeing that I had accepted, while also making a light joke, he smiled.

"Well then, may god give you the strength to face the men you will slay, and do not worry, god always forgives." He then ended the call, and I just sighed.

I soon entered my home, and stared outside, looking bellow me. The people walking, the lights shining, and the sound of gunshots reverberating through the streets.

"How ironic, pledging myself as your sword, isn't that funny, right God?" I said while looking up.

All I received was silence, since I knew he wasn't going to answer, yet, I couldn't help but feel disappointed.

"But, I'm just entertainment for you, so enjoy my time here, because I'll soon change the whole city." I then received a message from Padre, sending me the location on where the current sixth street gang is at.

I could see the map, where the border of Santo Domingo, and Heywood. Santo Domingo was the sixth stree territory, and they're trying to head more West.

Slowly trickling into Heywood, while also pushing the Valentinos back. Seeing that this could cause a power vacume, I began to prepare for the job.

Luckily, I had enough time to rest and research on where the sixth street members are located.

Before I could go to bed, I was sent another small amount of money, along with a message from padre.

"Funding for your endeavors, may god bless you." I sighed this time, not wanting to delve too deep in thought.

"I'll just go to sleep, nothing will change." I soon entered my bedroom, changing into my sleepwear for the night.

But before I climbed into the bed, I had the snakes block any entrances, windows, vents, ceiling vents, doors, any place where someone could try to break in.

With everything now set, I slipped under the covers and began to enjoy my sleep. Knowing no one will be able to harm me in any shape or form.

POV 3RD

As Alabast rested on his bed, we see the location changing to the afterlife bar. Where Rouge is talking to a client, one who is not pleased.

"So, you want me to have a hit on cobra?" She asked while swirling a drink in her hand.

The person across from her was another Animal gang, who was muscular and covered with implants.

"We may have not be in the same pack, but I still love her, so I want to find this cobra and mount his head on my fucking wall!" The person said and slammed a knife on the table.

Only to feel the barrel of a gun behind him, he then sighed and sat down. Leaving his iron, and brass knuckles on the table.

"Look, I can put up the hit, but I doubt anyone will kill him." She said while shivering.

"That guy is not human, those…." She then looked up, seeing the snake that was left behind, dangling close to the client, with its mouth open and fangs extended.

"Things he has, are monsters, so I can't promise any results." The man only clenched his teeth and stood up.

"Just get the job posted." The man then grabbed his knife and iron, then left with fury in his eyes.

"Boss, are you sure that's a good idea? Cobra won't be happy." Rouge only scoffs and placed her cup on the counter.

"Oh he will, something tells me he'll even thank me for this." She sighed and looked at the snake.

It was coiled up, placing its head on its body. Staring at Rogue in a lazy manner, she could only smirk at the sight.

"It's odd that a thing like you is a machine, yet you got some attitude to look at me like that." She said and held out her hand, and the snake slithered on her arm.

"It may be a monster, but it can sure be a hella good accessory." She said and saw the snake circling her arm, making a braclet on her arm.

Its eyes closed, and made sure to stay on her arm, not causing any discomfort at all. She then grabbed her drink and downed the contents in one go.

"I think we'll need a new drink name for cobra soon." She whispered and looked at the ceiling with excitement.

(A/N) Hey hey, sorry for the late update, had to brush up on my cyberpunk lore, but don't worry I'll be back to updating normal soon,

Anyways, if you enjoyed the chapter, send power stones, if not, Adamn smasher is going to smash you know who like a pancake.

For now, peace.