(V2 CHAPTER 1) Act 2

*Ring* *Ring*

The phone started ringing, which left us stunned.

A brief period of silence before we realize Ms. Crest is going to report us to the authorities, along with these unknown individuals.

Eventually, all of them quickly flee, carrying their beaten men, but Mr. Seid quickly rushes towards them and apprehends one person. He launched a full-blown kick and knocked one person down. After knocking one down, he immediately rushes towards Ms. Lux Crest, grabs her arm, and shoves her against the wall. In his position, he was ready to beat up Ms. Crest. To be fair, Mr. Seid doesn't hesitate to make these quick decisions. He then snatched Ms. Crest's phone and handed it to me.

"Call the police and tell them it was a mistake," he said.

"Alright."

I swiftly looked at the phone and I saw the contacts. She was not kidding at all when she said she'd call the police. After I followed Mr. Seid's instructions, the commotion stopped, and somehow none of us suffered any injuries. I suggested to them that we head out and skip the class and begin to interview the guy we caught, but Mr. Seid struck up a conversation with Ms. Crest.

"I'm sure you have a good reason why you are here, Ms. Crest, right?"

"I'm surprised you know my name, Mr. Seid. Regradless, you're pretty sure about me being here with a reason."

"I know a little bit about you because of Zei," he replied.

I've already sent over the documents of those I need to enlist for the Family. To be honest, I provide him all the information he needs to avoid having to ask.

"Well, I'm trying to be one of the crowd and blend with people, but I guess Ms. Wyte is serious about her work."

From her statement, it looks like she was aware I was investigating her.

"If that's a compliment, thank you. In that sense, again, why are you here?" I said.

It is interesting to see Ms. Crest here, as Mr. Seid has said. She was one of the people I invited to join our Family, but I did not receive a response on the day we formed the Family. She is practically identical to Mr. Seid. Her knowledge and unique observations will be extremely beneficial to the Order Family. But somehow all these things happening were odd.

"I chose this school to study in peace," she said with a calm tone, "But looks like I chose the wrong school. I don't want to attract people and live a life like an average person. However the school itself has this world that is new to me. And here I am forcing myself to join your Family, is that a proper reason for me to say at least?"

Fair enough. However...

"Am I the only one who thinks that this is not a proper reason? Well, we need more members so I can agree with her joining the Family." Mr. Hunt said, a bit confused.

"That doesn't explain everything, Ms. Crest," I said.

"In other words, I want to join your Family," she replied.

"Having all that trouble just to join our Family? Why didn't you ask us in peace?" Ms. Feild said.

"Indeed, if you wanted to join, why don't you tell us sooner?"

And if that's the case, why now all of a sudden?

"Why not? Think of it as a test of how Mr. Seid reacts to these things. Well, he did a great job as your leader today."

"Your words truly make me think you are untrustworthy; if you are having trouble in school, why not go to another place?" Ms. Feild asked, seeming skeptical.

"That same goes for Mr. Seid, no? If he didn't like this place, then why not transfer to another school? It means that Mr. Seid also has a reason for him to stay at this school."

"..."

Since Mr. Seid and I are aware that the conversation will not conclude, we decided not to pursue her with more questions.

"We all know that it sounds unconvincing. But whatever the choice of Mr. Seid, I will also agree." Ms. Feild goes on.

"So, now we're waiting for your answer, Mr. Seid."

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The school ended, and currently both me and Mr. Seid are heading on our way to the hideout.

"Why are you waiting outside my classroom?" I said in a low, unenthusiastic voice.

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"Then?"

"You know what I mean, Mr. Seid. I know you are doing this on purpose."

"So then? How do you say so?"

This guy was so careless after all. Obviously, everyone will think we are "dating" because of his actions, and that makes me bothered.

"You will gain nothing out of this, Mr. Seid."

"Is that so?"

Again, with our usual conversation, it feels like we are running around in circles.

"Unless... you are looking for someone in my class..." I blurted out of thought, but he showed no response either.

If he's not interested in me—technically, not in the first place—then one thing that comes to my mind is that he has an eye on someone else other than me in the classroom. We are in a different classes to be exact, and every time the school was out, he was always right outside my classroom, and this gives me the assurance that something was off with him.

"..."

If he is this quiet, then it may appear that my hunch was true. If he doesn't want to discuss it, so be it.

"Why do you agree, Mr. Seid?" I questioned.

He looks utterly quiet walking beside me, and I thought this should be the time to ask him about it.

Previously, our discussion with Ms. Crest resulted in Mr. Seid's agreement. Even though I know he won't answer my question seriously, I still asked since it has been on my mind the entire time.

While walking beside me, he gave me a deep side gaze.

"Are you that curious?"

"I'm more curious why Ms. Crest wanted to join now after I invited her," I continued.

"She'll be a huge benefit to us right? Then there's no other reason I can give to you. As to why now, we don't know for sure."

"So you're saying you don't care about her motives, as long as she'll be useful to us?"

"Indeed."

"Fair enough. However, I just want you to know one thing; this is too risky to play, Mr. Seid."

Several factors and circumstances spring to my thoughts after Ms. Crest joins the Order Family. However, it is reasonable to assume that Ms. Crest and Mr. Seid belong to the same Family which will embark on and create a name to the world of Families. This will be the beginning, but I know it will be a rough road.

In the end he didn't continue the conversation and looked straight ahead on our way.

We eventually get into the hideout, and the person who was there ahead was Ms. Lux Crest.

"You two look good together," she said in somewhat a delighted tone.

Giving her a silent response causes her to say, "You two don't seem to talk too much."

"And you seem to talk too much," I replied.

"If that's what you think, then go ahead. Anyway, I summarize what you have been tasked me, Mr. Hans Seid. Those individuals are Azbel Family branches from Light Family."

Ms. Crest did not return to school to attend classes but instead interrogated the individual we held captive, and she performed an excellent job extracting information from that guy.

"Then?" he said.

"I freed that guy and made him deliver a letter to their leader. Probably they will show up at school tomorrow since you fight those people showing our school uniform. Order Family is not this carefree, isn't? Regardless, where's the other two, Mr. Hunt and Ms. Feild?"

"I texted them to get us something for this meeting, so perhaps they will be late this time," Mr. Seid replied.

"Oh, right, didn't their Family know about this?" Ms. Crest suddenly asked.

"No, they haven't, and it seems like they are still hiding this fact from their Family," I told Ms. Crest.

"What will we do about it, Mr. Seid?" she asked.

From a standpoint, the Hunt Family's relationship with the Gale Organization was on the brink of collapse. Furthermore, Ms. Feild and her own Life Family are on good terms—for the time being. I can see how all of this will cause problems in the future.

"I don't know; I'll leave it up to them," Mr. Seid brushed off.

It is typical of Mr. Seid not to be concerned about others.

"Is that so?" as Ms. Crest agrees.

"Regardless, since we now have five members in the Order Family, it is time for us to move the pawn," Mr. Seid says, speaking as if to dismiss the subject.

"It doesn't really matter if we have more than five members; what does matter is that we prove that Order Family exists within their circle," I went on to say.

"Well, for us to find more members, Blue Bloods will be our priority, but we will have a hard time convincing them to leave their Family. They must pay the price to freely leave the family. Thinking about it, Ms. Wyte, have you—?"

"There's no point bringing up the subject in me, Ms. Crest," I said sternly.

When it comes to these things, I keep my own pace. I am certain that I will be able to demonstrate to them that I am capable of doing my own things and meeting their expectations.

Mr. Seid, on the other hand, looked at me and asked, "That condition you're talking about when you leave the Family—are you really bound to do that?"

"She is," Ms. Crest said before me.

"...We don't have to think about it for now," I said.

"I see..."

"In any case, Mr. Seid, I'm pretty sure you wanted to talk to me about something since you sent out Ms. Feild and Mr. Hunt."

Initially, I had a suspicion, and Ms. Crest did as well. Basically, Mr. Seid wanted to talk to the two of us about something since the two weren't around.

"I'll get to the chase—this letter I receive every day. I don't know who it is, but perhaps you know anything about it, Ms. Crest," Mr. Seid remarked, handing Ms. Crest the black envelope.

"Surely, Ms. Wyte was aware of this, no?"

"Yes, and I haven't figured out who it was since Mr. Seid always burns every letter."

"That being said, if you want to find the author of that letter, you must keep every single letter," she replied in deep thought.

"Keeping it is unnecessary."

"I see. Then, why do you need to find that person if you are not that interested?"

"Read the note first," he stated.

[I hope one day I'll see you.]

When I heard the message, I was both dubious and surprised. Ms. Crest's eyes were likewise skeptical.

"This is creepy. Are you sure it is not one of your stalkers, Mr. Seid?"

"I hope not," he stated.

"You see, Mr. Seid, I'm not the only one here thinking that," I blurted out.

"Well, if I'm being honest, this type gives me a bad feeling," Ms. Crest said, "Maybe one day—no, perhaps. Also, I presume Ms. Zei has thoughts in it?"

"Not yet."

I'm still finding things out. However, based on how things look, this individual will most likely not show itself.

"How about you, Mr. Seid? Does anyone you think in the past will do this to you?"

"I'm not sure..."

"It seems so. We'll leave at that. Anyway, I just want to know; why'd you show me this? Do you put trust in me rather than Ms. Feild and Mr. Hunt?"

"If that is what you think, then that's it," he replied.

Ms. Crest looks at him dissatisfied, but there is nothing she can do about it. Besides me, she understands Mr. Seid better than anybody else. Even though she is still somewhat a commoner, I view her on par with Mr. Seid.

"I'll tell you after we take care of that one," Ms. Crest said, looking at the front door.

From there, a bunch of folks, and then Mr. Hunt and Ms. Feild.