01:00 AM
Open Parking Lot, Sector 1 – Ironport Police Headquarters
Heavy rain pours over the city, masking sounds and tracks. Selina and Ricky stand by their car, staring at the towering police building for the last time. In the shadows, a black car with tinted windows waits—Rion's car.
Den's retirement has created massive ripples. Without the direct protection of the High Commissioner, Selina and Ricky's positions within the department have become extremely vulnerable. Sinclair has begun to act possessive and suspicious of anyone close to Den. It was time for them to cast off the badges.
The Badges on the Hood
Rion stepped out of his black car, holding a large umbrella. He approached the two detectives. "Do you have what we need?"
Selina handed over a hard drive wrapped in waterproof plastic. "Every one of Sinclair's secret files, the list of police informants in Sector 4, and the access codes for the central evidence warehouse. Everything is in here."
Ricky unpinned his silver badge and set it on the cold hood of the police cruiser. "Being an 'honest' cop under Sinclair was incredibly boring. I'd rather be an honest criminal under your banner."
"Are you sure?" Ren asked from inside the car. "Once you enter Sector 7 tonight, your identities as law enforcement will be erased. You will become ghosts."
Selina looked at her badge, then looked steadily at Rion. "The police can't save this city. Nero Familia can. I don't need a badge to uphold my own version of justice."
A Calculated Escape
The "extraction" was not done quietly. To cover their tracks, Mia sabotaged the police servers, creating a data glitch that made it appear as though Selina and Ricky "vanished" while pursuing a fictional lead on remaining Steel Group members.
As they sped away from Sector 1, sirens wailed in the distance. Sinclair would soon realize that his two best assets were gone, but he would never be able to prove where they went.
A New Family in Sector 7
Upon arriving at the base, the atmosphere was welcoming. Dr. Suizen was waiting with hot coffee, while Shanon and Echi helped prepare new rooms for them.
"Welcome to your real home," Rion said as they entered the main hall.
Selina's New Role: Head of Internal Intelligence. She no longer chases criminals; instead, she monitors every enemy movement through data networks and ensures Nero Familia's operational security remains impenetrable.
Ricky's New Role:Negotiator & Master of Disguise. With his "Casanova" charisma, he serves as the face of Nero Familia when dealing with outsiders who don't need to know Rion or Ren's true identities.
Bonds of Blood, Not Badges
That night, at the headquarters' long table, Selina and Ricky sat with the rest of the members. For the first time, they didn't need to feel wary of their own colleagues.
"You know," Ricky began, smirking at Rion, "I feel safer here with a bunch of 'monsters' than I ever did at the precinct with Sinclair."
Ren stood up, raising her glass. "Here, we have no ranks. We only have loyalty. And for that, we will endure."
With the full integration of Selina and Ricky, Nero Familia now possesses a perfect intelligence structure. They are no longer guests or informants; they are part of the family that will rule Ironport from the shadows.