"Ehm... what may we do for you, kind sirs." I mumbled.
"Oi... isn't this that Miles kid boss kept yammerin' 'bout?" The third guy at the back asked.
So these people are gang members? It appears that my winning lottery ticket got eaten by my dog. This is... fucking bad.
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I have two choices! Play along and be friendly, or confront them and be hostile.
Playing along will take time... that isn't to our advantage, but if I go hostile, the plan will be ruined, and we might even die!
While I try to think of a way out, Reyna further solidified her grip on my hand.
"Miles..." She whispered.
Reyna and I had a similar encounter before, and boy did she fuck them up. We may stand a chance if we confront these gang members... And unlike before, I have Fukitsu now. But! These dudes may have guns, so-
"Arghh! You bitch!" A gang member groaned.
Ahh? Did I just hear a grown man grunt?
"Your pretty weak, you o
"Life is initially worthless, so it falls on us humans to give it purpose."-Author's shower thoughts.
Things are dicey right now... I'm usually too embarrassed to do this, even with Ria, but... I need you for this operation, Reyna, so I'll... With all my confidence, I embraced her. "I'm warm, see? This Miles's warmth, right?" |...| I've never comforted anyone before. Usually, because I'm the one who needs it, but... I'm not alone anymore, so I have to step it up. There must be something that can calm Reyna down! As I try to figure out a way to comfort Reyna, a recognizable voice whispered in my head. "Master, isn't that the girl who saw your past?" "Nori?! Aren't you supposed to be keeping Eric at bay?!" I muttered back. "Eric is recharging right now, so I have time." "What brings you here?!" "I thought you needed help, so... Master, touch her forehead, and leave the rest to me." "S-So... what will you do to Reyna? You aren't going to cast a spell on her, I assume?!" With a meager grin on
t isn't anything significant, but it still bothers me for some reason. Reyna is just a tool. So is Sir Konstantin and his squad. So is Sir Rigor and his police corps. And so is Ms. Alice and her people. This entire operation is a chessboard; I'm the king, and they're the pieces. And I'm playing against the world. |...| "Nori, what did you show Reyna?" "..." I don't want her to know about my condition. Just revealing the entities in my mind is lenient enough. I've caused her too much trouble, so worrying her is... inconsiderate of me. "I revealed the plan-" "Nori! You revealed the plan?!" I yelled in my head. "Relax, Master... I only told her what you revealed to Sir Konstantin!" "That's the fucking problem! Did you tell Reyna about her mother?!" With a smug smirk on her face, she replied, "No... but I hinted at it heavily! Well, Eric is about to show up now! Bye-bye, Master!"
Eh? Where the fuck are we? Aren't we supposed to be in a gang hideout? What the fuck is with this lively bar?! |...| I could hear the voices of a crowd, and cheerful screams echoed throughout the room. The sound of brash laughter, metal spoons on ceramic plates, and the sizzling noise made while frying meat... almost as if there was a feast. It's day and night from what I expected. Despite being notorious criminals, these men, utterly clueless of the fate that awaits them, seem to be enjoying life to the fullest. "M-Miles... are we in the right place?" I checked the map to verify, and it looks like we're in the... dining hall. With all this noise, it's safe to assume the map is accurate. "I know how you feel, Reyna, but we're in the right place." I replied. It appears we're currently at the... stage?! That's unexpected! But this is perfect... All I have to do is unveil these curtains, and all the attention will be on me!
I could barely control my arms from shaking... Just like the words of Sir Konstantin, I have murder in my mind. Hitoshi... I have a lot to ask you. Where was this sympathy when you killed all those innocent people... |...| Have you ever hurt somebody before and regretted it? I'm sure you have... even God himself has regrets. But if you were to harm a criminal, would you still feel the same? Would you punish Robinhood for stealing from the rich and giving it to the poor? I know many of you won't, but what if I told you... that stolen money was supposed to be used for the pitiful. Will you still praise him like a saint? I've been through such a scenario... where I'm stuck between being "good" or "righteous." I exposed the student council president for bribery. That may sound like a "good deed," but it isn't the entire story. Why am I telling you this? Cause I'm currently going through it again. |...| "So, Miles... I'll gl
Reyna broke the silence and said, "Miles, I'm sure you're unaware of this, but ten years ago, there was an incident called the night of noble snakes.""Your lady is correct, Miles... ever since that day, the police corps have killed ten thousand as a result of collateral damage."Huh... Sir Rigor's police corps?! That's... ridiculous.|...|An excruciating pain stung my back. Almost as if I was stabbed by a dagger. My emotions were hard to put into words... constantly shifting between anger and misery.Right now, I'm stuck to my chair while staring at the ground; It's like my soul had left my body. It left me clueless, but there's one thing I'm sure of... For some reason, I felt betrayed.It was glaring from the start. The same police corps that Sir Rigor is leading is the same police corps that murdered an innocent man and his daughter..."With that said, Miles, I have another proposal..." Hitoshi said.Another proposal? What
The look of sheer determination written on his eyes. Even if God himself became an obstacle to his goals, he'd do whatever it takes to achieve it... That's right. This is Hitoshi. As I try to discern Hitoshi's action, Hitoshi stood up. In a moment of sheer disbelief, one that made me question the existence of this world, Hitoshi threw himself on the floor and begged, "Miles! Please take care of my son! |...| If it doesn't bother you, mind if I ask a question? You don't have to answer, just give me your thoughts... what is emotion? It's a vague question, isn't it? Well, back in the previous world, I've always thought it was nothing but a system created by humans to understand what they can't. A cliche phrase, but humans fear the unknown. Right now, I don't know myself. The man that has caused me countless troubles, the same man who put Ria in a coma, is asking me the impossible... take care of your son, you say? Sure, the creator's sins
Before I could finish, I felt a soft sensation on my cheeks. It goes beyond the many elating experiences I've gone through in this world. "Thank you, Miles." |...| This soft feeling is like touching the clouds... it makes my chest fuzzy too-... Hold up! D-Did Reyna just... kiss me on the cheeks?! "Reyna! What was that for?! I wanted Ria to be my first! My purity has been stained! Well, it's not like it was on the lips. "T-That was just a little thank you! A-Anyways! I-I'll meet with my mother now. B-Bye, Miles!" Reyna muttered and ran away. What a troublesome woman! If you're embarrassed, why do it in the first place! But... I kinda liked it. Ah, fuck me! This isn't the time for that, Miles! For now, I should meet with the hostages. As I reached the end of the hallway, I heard laughter behind a shabby door. My curiosity got the best of me, so I decided to open the-. |...| Hmm... what the fuck is
As Reyna's mother try to annoy us, a sobbing voice could be heard near the end of the tunnel. This voice sounds all-too-familiar, but I've never heard it sob before. "Elena... is that you?" |...| I have yet another query. If you don't mind, may I ask... what is happiness? It's a vague question with no incorrect answers, and of course, there are no correct ones too. It is simply subjective. Our definition of the pinnacle of life deviates from each other, but if there was one thing we could all agree on, it's this moment. Never in my unorthodox life have I witnessed such genuine happiness. If the world were watching, I'm sure even the most heartless individuals would be touched by this reunion. "Tintin... this is really you, right?" Elena barely whispered as she cried out an ocean. Her body trembles as she holds her brother tight with a warm embrace. "I'm an adult now... d-don't call me that." Sir Konstantin replied with teary ey