Butler Die Co.

**Chapter 12: The Revelation**

As the sun began to rise, casting a pale light over the landscape, Leo found himself standing in the aftermath of the ambush. The elite soldiers, now subdued, were being dealt with by Tanya. Her movements were precise and calculated, ensuring that each soldier was incapacitated without causing unnecessary harm. Her dedication to non-lethal force was something Leo deeply respected.

Leo's thoughts, however, were consumed by the encounter with the assassin. The familiar moves, the calculated strikes—it all pointed to a deeper connection. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to this ambush than met the eye. He had to find out who was behind it, and why.

With Bertram having finally fainted from the battle, Leo focused on the assassin. The alley was now quiet, the body of the assassin lying lifeless on the ground. Leo's heart was heavy as he approached the fallen figure. The assassin had fought with such familiarity, and Leo needed to understand why.

As Leo knelt beside the body, he removed the mask that concealed the assassin's face. The sight that met his eyes was both shocking and heartbreaking. The assassin's face was one he knew all too well. It was the face of his first disciple—his own son.

The realization hit Leo like a sledgehammer. His son, whom he had trained and nurtured, had been manipulated and turned against him. The pain of the betrayal was almost too much to bear. He looked down at his son's lifeless face, a mixture of sorrow and anger boiling within him.

Leo took a deep breath, trying to steady himself. The shock and grief threatened to overwhelm him, but he knew he had to maintain his composure. He needed to understand how things had gone so horribly wrong.

With a heavy heart, Leo gently lifted his son's body and began the somber journey back to the headquarters of Signs of Elegance. The weight of his son's lifeless form was a burden both physical and emotional. Each step was a reminder of the betrayal and the tragedy that had unfolded.

As Leo approached the headquarters, he was met with curious and concerned glances. The sight of their leader carrying a lifeless body sent a ripple of shock through the members of the order. Whispers and murmurs filled the air as Leo made his way through the halls, his expression a mask of pain and determination.

Isaac, ever the opportunist, seized the moment to sow further discord. He approached Leo with a look of feigned concern. "Leo, what happened?" he asked, his voice dripping with false sympathy.

Leo, overtaken by so much emotion that he almost seemed numb, looked Isaac straight in the eyes. "I killed my son," he said, his voice flat and devoid of emotion.

Isaac's eyes gleamed with malice as he realized the opportunity before him. He turned to the other zodiacs, his voice rising to address them. "Did you hear that? Leo just admitted to killing his own son. How can we trust a leader who would do such a thing?"

The accusation hit like a bombshell. The zodiacs, who had always respected Leo, were thrown into a state of confusion and outrage. Voices rose in anger and disbelief, the room descending into chaos.

"That's not true!" Leo's voice cut through the clamor, his eyes burning with a mixture of rage and sorrow. "I didn't know it was him. He was manipulated, turned against me. There's a traitor among us."

Isaac smirked, his eyes gleaming with malice. "If you're not guilty, why are you ready to fight your own brethren?" he mocked. "Is it because you can't face the truth of your own actions?"

Leo's anger flared, his fists clenching at his sides. The pain of losing his son, the weight of the accusations, and the sight of Isaac's smug face were almost too much to bear. He could feel the bloodlust rising, the battle mania threatening to consume him.

The zodiacs, seeing Leo's defensive stance, began to approach, their intentions clear. They meant to subdue him, to hold him accountable for the supposed crime. Tanya, standing by Leo's side, was in shambles but tried to defend him.

"You don't understand!" Tanya cried, her voice filled with desperation. "He didn't know it was his son. Leo would never—"

But her words fell on deaf ears. The zodiacs, swayed by Isaac's manipulation, moved to restrain Leo. The room erupted into chaos as Leo, already on edge, went on the defense.

The battle that ensued was brutal. Leo, driven by a mix of grief and rage, fought with a ferocity that stunned even his comrades. Each blow was a testament to his training and his determination to survive. Tanya, despite her own sorrow, fought by his side, her resolve unshaken.

Isaac watched with satisfaction, his plan unfolding perfectly. He had sown the seeds of distrust and chaos, and now he reaped the benefits. The order that Leo had worked so hard to build was crumbling from within.

Despite their best efforts, Leo and Tanya were outnumbered. The zodiacs, though conflicted, were formidable opponents. The battle raged on, each clash echoing through the halls of Signs of Elegance. Leo's mind raced, his thoughts a whirlwind of memories and emotions.

"Why?" he thought to himself as he parried another blow. "Why did it have to come to this?"

As the fight wore on, Leo's strength began to wane. The emotional toll of the day, combined with the physical demands of the battle, was pushing him to his limits. But his resolve remained unbroken. He would not fall, not yet.

Tanya, too, was fighting with every ounce of strength she had. Her movements were precise and deadly, a reflection of her training and her love for Leo. Together, they formed a formidable defense, but it was clear that they were fighting a losing battle.

With a final, desperate push, Leo and Tanya managed to break free from the encircling zodiacs. They knew that staying any longer would mean certain death. Their only hope was to escape and regroup.

"Let's go!" Tanya urged, her voice filled with urgency. "We can't stay here."

Leo hesitated, his eyes scanning the faces of the zodiacs. The betrayal stung, but he knew Tanya was right. Together, they fought their way to the exit, barely escaping with their lives.

As they fled into the night, Leo and Tanya knew that their lives would never be the same. They had been stripped of their names, their honor, and their place within Signs of Elegance. But they were determined to survive, to fight back, and to uncover the truth.

United by their shared resolve, Leo and Tanya began their journey as fugitives. The road ahead was uncertain and fraught with danger, but they were determined to face it together. They would rebuild, stronger and more determined than ever.

The betrayal and loss had forged a bond between them that nothing could break. Together, they would survive, and together, they would find justice for the wrongs that had been done. As the first light of dawn broke through the darkness, Leo and Tanya set off into the unknown, their hearts filled with a fierce determination to reclaim what had been taken from them.