Raine closed his eyes, looking defeated as he placed a palm on his forehead. It is over! He thought as he bitterly smiled. If he could be more dramatic, he would have shed a crocodile tear already.
“Huh? But Raine Leister’s hair is black, and he has blue eyes.” One of the men in black suit said.
Raine’s body froze as his face darkened. HEY! You idiots! Shut up!!! He thought as his fingers twitched, itching to cover up the mouths of these men in black suits. But, god is not on his side today since he heard them continue speaking.
“And… where does he go again?” another man in black suit spoke. “Riv… Riverstorm?” he said.
“It is Riverside High School.” The man beside him spoke.
… Okay. You are really asking for it. Raine suddenly felt like the logo on the chest of his uniform jacket was burning after the men in black suits said the name of his school. I am gonna fucking kill you after I dealt with that pampered kid! He thought with his face dark as he cracked his knuckles while he looked at the men in black suits murderously.
“Oh? You are looking for him, too?`` The pampered kid, who is a student of the Margin Academy, looked at the spot where Raine was hiding before he turned back to the men in black suits.
“Huh? ‘too’?” the men in black suits said and their eyes went wide when they realized something. They pointed their guns at the student of the Margin Academy.
Raine’s lip twitched when he saw the situation escalated. This is bad! He thought. If you want to kill him, then do it elsewhere and not on my doorstep! He thought as veins popped on his forehead due to anger.
“You can’t be… are you with that bastard’s – ?!” a man in black suit exclaimed in shock when he realized something. “What are you doing here?” he asked as his face instantly turned dark.
Around this time, the residents are inside their home. Before, they went inside their home and never dared to go outside in fear of the gangsters as the sun set. Now, they go inside to cook dinner for their family. They don’t go out because they are already used to their night habit even if the gangsters are not to be feared anymore.
“Don’t lump me in with the dogs like you who always use force to coerce a person.” The tone of the Margin Academy student’s voice suddenly changed along with his aura.
Raine froze from where he was hiding after he felt that the atmosphere changed. He looked at the Margin Academy student. He is a beautiful youth with ethereal beauty. His eyes are gentle and his face delicate. However, those eyes are glaringly cold at the men in black suits that are likely to be bodyguards.
The youth stand alone in front of the group of the male adults. But, his aura didn’t diminish the slightest. He looked like their young master, but surprisingly, he is on the opposing side from the group. One could feel the tension between the youth and the group of the male adults.
Raine saw the leader of the bodyguards frown at the youth.
“You’re also a dog of the Bardecks.” The leader told the youth. “A stray dog picked up and fed and clothed. Now you act like a young master.” He said and sneered in disdain. “Let me tell you, you will never be one. Don’t try to befriend our young master – “ he said. But, the youth cut him off.
The youth scoffed and laughed, holding his stomach. “Your young master?” he said and sneered. He crossed his thin arms on his chest.
Raine could feel that the tension rose higher in the air. The longer that he stays here, the more that he feels that he will soon be in trouble. After all, a Margin Academy student suddenly came here in this poor district which was known as the worst district. Not to mention that he came to look for him. Then, there are these suspicious-looking bodyguards who actually even entered his home without permission!
Either way is no good. Just what do they want from him? Raine thought and frowned. Better to stay at Lovis’s house tonight. He thought and hopped on his bicycle. However, just as he was about to pedal, he heard a loud voice ahead of him.
“Raine? What are you doing here? Why aren’t you home yet?” It was his neighbor. She just got from the grocery store and bought soy sauce.
If you want to act as a bystander, then please do your job well, please! Raine thought as sweat formed on his forehead. He could hear his neck creaking as he slowly turned back to the group of bodyguards and the pretty-faced youth.
As he expected, the group turned to him and stared at him. Raine already predicted that the group looking for him must already know his name and address, especially this group of bodyguards. Or else, why are they here?
“Young master.” The head of the bodyguards called after he recovered from his shock.
Raine’s eyes narrowed. He knew it. His mother is really from a wealthy family.
“Huh? ‘young master’?” his neighbor muttered, confused.
Raine turned to her. “Please go inside your home now, auntie.” He told her and gently pushed her inside.
Though confused, she still followed him. After all, it was Raine who brought back the order and peace in their community.
After the kind neighbor closed the door, Raine turned to them. His eyes are chillingly cold like the winter. They subconsciously stepped back when they saw his silent but murderous gaze, like a storm is raging in his eyes.
“My mother is already dead.” Raine spoke. “Together with her, my connection with whoever that is related to her was gone. She brought it to her grave.” He said. His voice is low but with force.
The bodyguards were taken aback. They realized that their young master is not a simple youth. Not only is he aware of his identity, but also… they looked at the youth’s chilling gaze. They could feel their spine turn cold. His eyes… they show bloodlust. They thought. Just how had he lived all these years?
The pretty youth walked away from the bodyguards, disregarding the bloodthirsty aura that Raine is exuding. “Master.” He called and knelt with his knee on the ground. He respectfully bowed, placing his right hand on his left chest. “I am Yris Hemfield.” He said and looked up at Raine.
However, Raine is unfazed. “Which side are you from?” he asked them. Obviously, the youth and the group of bodyguards are from different factions.
The bodyguards woke up with a start. They immediately bowed.
“We are from the Leister family.” The leader answered. “Our mistress Helennia Leister is the young master’s grandmother. We were sent here to take you home with us.” He explained and stood upright.
Yris sneered. “She wants to take my master to inherit her wealth now that she is dying?” he scoffed.
The bodyguards glared at Nishijima Yris. “You - !”
Yris ignored them and turned to Raine. “Master. I am from the Bardeck family.” He said and stood up. “I am sent here to assist master.” He said, then paused. “I am aware that the Bardeck family also has a fault. But, madam Aria took you away on her own. Old master Sentine didn’t know.” He explained. “He noticed all too late…” he said and hung his head as he heaved a sigh.
Raine looked at Yris but his expression looked unmoved. Then, he turned to the group of bodyguards. His expression remained indifferent.Finally, he spoke. “I have no intention of following any of you.” He told them. “Nor any intention of taking any of your sides. Leave.” He told them. His voice was cold as he pulled his bicycle and passed by them, heading to his house. Now that everything is clear, he can stay in his house now.“Young master…” the bodyguards called, then looked at each other.Yris watched Raine walk towards his house. However, his eyes went wide when his eyes caught sight of one of the bodyguards running towards Raine. His hand was raised to hit his back to render Raine unconscious.Their objective is obvious. They want to kidnap Raine!“Master!” Yris called and ran to help Raine. But, he was stopped by the three bodyguards that are left, including their leader. “Master!” he called as he fought against the three of them.But, who was Raine if not the Riverside King?
It was a difficult fight since Raine and Yris are not only fighting people who are older than them and are more experienced, but they are also outnumbered. If not for their unusual strength and techniques in fighting which catches the guards of the Leisters off-guard, Raine and Yris would face more difficulty in fighting the guards.Yris saw that Raine, although not panting, was heavily sweating, showing that he is starting to become exhausted. In fact, it was already good that Raine has lasted this long in fighting. But, Yris still feels distressed for him.Yris’s eyes narrowed and he took out a sachet of powder from inside his uniform jacket.“What is that thing?!” one of the guards that he is fighting against asked. His eyes narrowed with vigilance. “What are you going to do?” he asked and tried to grab the sachet from Yris’s hand.But how can Yris let them grab it? Yris avoided them. A guard from behind managed to catch him because he was protecting the sachet of powder. Yris bent
Yris’s eyes narrowed and flashed with determination as he looked at Raine’s back. The window, where Raine came through earlier to escape from the scented powder, has already closed. Meanwhile, the door which was still open after the Leisters guards broke in earlier to find Raine is now closing.“Raine!” Yris called as he immediately went inside the house.“Woah! Did I tell you that you can go inside my house?” Raine asked as he turned to glare at Yris.Yris momentarily paused. He realized that he had reacted too much and his emotions were too intense thus he acted on impulse and offended Raine again.“I… I am sorry!” Yris apologized and lowered his head, feeling embarrassed and apologetic. But…! He thought as he clenched his fists. Propriety is not important right now. What’s important is – “You have to go back with me!” he told Raine as he looked at him.Raine is still irritated that someone was inside his and his mother’s house. Now, he became more irritated when he heard what Yris
“Raine…” Yris anxiously called as his eyes turned red while he stared at Raine. “Please… can you listen to my explanation first?” he asked. His voice is pleading.But, Raine’s expression remained indifferent. “Oh? Then tell me what excuses they have for not reaching out to me and mother.” He said.Yris’s heart was like being shot by an arrow. But, he didn’t correct Raine when Raine said ‘excuses’. He doesn’t have the right to (correct him). For not only was Raine his master, but also Yris is not in the position to judge Raine’s feelings. After all, it was not him who was abandoned in the beginning by his father and elder brother. It also wasn’t Yris whose mother had died, thus left being alone in the world and had nothing to depend on. It wasn’t Yris who suffered bitterly in life by living in such a horrible society.Fortunately, Raine was strong and braved through all these hardships even though he was all alone, and became even stronger. But now, this Raine who is stronger made it h
“You don’t believe me.” Yris said when he saw Raine was laughing and he sighed, feeling disappointed. Whether on himself or on Raine, he doesn’t know. He failed to convince Raine, while Raine actually never took him seriously.Yris felt heartbroken because of this. When he was still a plan before, Raine has always listened to him and was always serious when it comes to him. So why is it now that Raine did the opposite of the past? He thought and closed his eyes to hide the pain in them. Raine saw Yris’s dismayed expression and immediately shook his head again. “No, no!” he said. “I do! I do believe you…” he told him.Yris opened his eyes and looked at Raine.Raine saw Yris looking at him and finally couldn't hold it back anymore. “Pft… okay, yes, I don’t believe you.” he said and laughed. Who would believe it? He thought and inwardly sneered. Not only is this story just a fantasy, but this is also nonsense! This is a work of fiction, right? He thought as he looked at Yris, wonderin
“Your Highness.” A deep male voice called.“My love.” A woman’s beautiful voice spoke with a smile on her lips.“Happy birthday.” The male voice said.The man and the woman danced, when suddenly the scene changed.“The king is dead!” someone screamed.“FATHERRR!!!” the woman’s voice wailed in anguish.The scene changed once again and things became fast-paced.“Protect the princess!”“Take her away to escape!”Then, the tall and heavy doors suddenly closed, trapping people inside it.“Don’t be afraid. I am here.” The man said.“You will never see her again!” a vicious voice said.“You betrayed us!” the man’s voice said.“Why are you doing this?!” It was a woman’s voice.“Revenge! I want revenge!” the vicious voice said.“No…” the woman’s voice trembled.“Your Highness!” the man’s voice cried.“She’s doomed herself! Hahahaha!” the vicious voice laughed.“… answer me.” The man’s voice spoke in a gentle tone. Unfortunately, he was unanswered.Cold… Raine thought as his brows knitted. Why
Raine’s expression is indescribable as he sat at the foot of the bed with a blank gaze staring ahead, questioning life. How could this happen? He thought and glanced at Yris who stood on the side and awkwardly smiled.Raine retracted his gaze and placed both his hands on his face while taking a deep breath. Yris… he is a plant… he thought with his eyes still wide in both shock and disbelief. Who would believe this? After all, not only is Yris looked like any other human, but plants can’t move on their own without wind or being moved by other external factors!Yet, what he saw earlier is true. Raine knows that he has a good vision, so how can he think that his eyes were just playing tricks on him? Yris really turned into a plant to prove to him that he was not lying! And he really wasn’t when he saw that instantly, Yris disappeared! Then, the next second was even more shocking since among the clothes of Yris was a plant!It was a flowering plant, in fact. Its petals are very beautiful
“A traitor?!” Yris exclaimed in shock after he heard what Raine had said. “You said a traitor… is there a traitor?!” he asked. His eyes are wide in disbelief.Raine was surprised by his reaction. “You didn’t know?” he asked.Yris shook his head. “No.” he honestly answered. This is the first time that he heard that there is a traitor in the kingdom of Elhasa.Raeyan, who is the reincarnation of the earth guardian Rayvan – also the knight guard and childhood friend of princess Alf, didn’t mention it to him. So, Raeyan should also not know that there was actually a traitor in the kingdom.“Then what do you know?” Raine asked Yris. He could barely remember his dreams. But, since his dreams are actually connected to the reason why the Bardecks wanted him to return, then he had to know what is the exact content of his dreams, to which are actually the events that happened in the kingdom of Elhasa!“All I know is that the princess Alf was born in the full moon when the moon was so white as t