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"I plan to do the same with all our enemies, so they remain on Earth and protect it for us—this time without terrorizing it," Maria said. "That way we don't have to worry too much once we step into the tower."
"Nice. So did you find any info about Mom?" Laura asked.
"I did…" Maria said. "Jessica—Mom—she moved out of New Jersey a week ago, a few days before I woke up."
"What?!" Laura gasped. "W-Where did they move her to?"
"Ugh, Europe… France," Maria sighed.
"…Fuck, why?" Laura was confused.
"The Crimson Order's headquarters, where their Family Head is, are there," Maria explained. "Looks like they're gathering forces to discuss the events in the tower and prepare. The Family Head doesn't want to deal with the tower business and wants to seize Earth as a permanent headquarters, so he's trying to fend off all other competitors… well, there aren't that many left now."
"How many are left?" Laura asked.
Maria scanned a list of vampires inside her mind for a moment.
