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- Takarada Naoko - Noon - Kingdom of Siam -
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I woke up in a bright open field. Move around a bit, I think I'm on the ground...
"What... happened?" I blurt out. My head is still throbbing. I don't know what has happened, at all.
I then slowly look around, The teacher is currently talking with a white hair woman. With the hammer guy nearby. And Chris and Narin are also here...
I think I remember this place... this place is inside the Wat area. Wat is just a temple complex, by the way. It isn't anything bad. It actually has a calming atmosphere.
"Umm... can anyone tell me what happened?" I asked. They seem to notice me at the same time.
"Oh, you were knocked out because of Siva Gas." The white hair woman said.
"Even the gas he used he named it after himself. Who do he think he is, Alexander?" Teacher seems agitated... or maybe frustrated would describe it better? Anyway, It seems like those canister were gas canister that release invisible but pretty potent gas, ain't it.
"Anyway, you are safe now." Said the white hair woman.
"Said the cannibalistic Ninetail" Teacher scoffs.
"At least I'm someone who can really help them. What can you do, woman who ruined the ancient empire?" White hair woman sneers back.
And... it turns into a fistfight... nice.
"Won't you stop them?" Chris asks the hammer guy. He seems to be very confused, same with Narin.
"I wasn't paid for that." He just shrugged while he sat down, his back against the tree.
As the two fought, I think I saw something. Something like a fox tail?
"To think Black Nine-tail Fox, Daji, and White Nine-tail Fox, Kumiho, are here... I must be dreaming." Narin still stares at the unbelievable scene in front of her.
Yeah… I couldn’t believe it either.
Then behind me came the chairman of ELITE Second Founders. Golden hair and fur, emerald green eyes, with cloth that is both suggestive and covered. I would believe it if she says she is or used to be a geisha. Golden Nine-tail Fox, Tamamo no Mae has arrived.
“Could you guys please stop?” Tamamo said, exhausted. “We need to move, Sivelia essentially just declare war on ELITE. Specifically, Blizzard Team… you guys.” She stares at me, as a predator stares at its prey… wait…
“BROTHER!” I exclaimed so loud. My heart sunk to the floor. “Is he alright!? Is he in danger!?”
“Yes, he is in danger.” She said, “But you need to survive here first. We’ll not disavow you guys just yet, but if the damage spreads, then discarding you guys is much more preferable than being roped into the mess that is Sivalia against you.” She said calmly.
“So you’re gonna throw us to the wolves!?” Narin screams back. You can see her rage.
“No, not yet. We’ll give you guys as much of a fighting chance as possible. But it is going to be hard. And you will be on your own, without your leader.” She said it coldly. “Sadly that you guys are part of the unknown factor team. Otherwise we would be able to help you a lot more.” She said with a sad tone. Yet, it didn’t feel sincere.
“If you guys survive, I’m willing to hire you guys for twice the amount Tamamo gave you.” Daji, the teacher, said. It is a nice proposition, really… but.
“Guarantee my brother safety, I’ll guarantee everyone will be safe.” I’m raging inside. Sivelia… I’ll put you to your place.
Brother, be safe.
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- Takarada Kito - 9:00 am - Republic of Austria -
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I felt something soft… the light… It's blinding me.
I open my eyes… White… tile room… this smell… I guess I’m in the hospital. I’m still alive?
“Of course you’re still alive.” A voice came from my side. I look over.
Silvery white hairs, blue eyes, pale skin… Ivory is here… watching me.
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Cold… refreshing wind blows through the window. Her silvery hair flutters in the wind, reflecting a myriad of light… so beautiful…
“How is your heart? Still hurt?” She asks, slightly blushes.
“Not so much” I tried to sit up straight, pain sharpened a bit but I’m still fine.
“How am I still alive?” I asked. It's good that I'm still fine, but I don't think I should be here…
“I helped you… of course.” She said, “But please, at least try to survive a bit more. Don’t just lose grip on your life that easily. I can’t keep bringing you back if you always try to go to the light at the end of the tunnel, okay!?” She screams a bit. I can only smile wryly.
Am I having that weak grip on life? Or if it is something else? I… don’t know.
“Don’t blame him too much, he lost so much of his family and was burdened with so many responsibilities. He probably wants some peace now, even if he didn’t realize it.” A man coming from outside, from the look, he is a doctor.
“My name is Asclepius. You can call me Ascu, I don’t mind the Roman name.” He said with gracefulness. You know what… HE IS SUPER HANDSOME! And that’s coming from a straight guy like me! Anyway, he looks so good.
“What, are you gonna fall in love with him?” She sneers. He laughs. I’m just done…
“Don’t be too hard on him. Some people are captivated by mysterious aura, rather than just beautyness. Anyway, I’m here to say that the surgery is successful. Mister Kito, you are now safe. And also, I take a precaution step in removing any potential cancer cells. Free of charge, of course.” He smiles… I’m terrified. Truly… a god.
I stared in shock… And then Ivory slapped me into reality.
“Earth to Yuki, are you still there!?”
“Yes, yes, I’m here… jeez… you didn’t dislocate my jaw, right?” I said, jokingly of course. To which Ascu laughed.
“You can go now. I’ll write that you have extreme physique and you can leave the hospital prematurely.” He said, then go out.
The silence fell onto the room. Ivory continues to watch me.
“So, should we get going?” She asks. I can only smile wryly, I have a job to do… haven’t I.
“I think we should.” I get down from the bed. It hurts a little bit, but I have to get going.
We… have a job to finish.
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I hate infiltration… right now I’m like several meters above ground, climbing the glass pane of the most luxurious hotel in Vienna… at least no one can come and arrest me as I’m disguised as a window cleaning worker… how did they believe me, I don’t know. But at least, I got some nice way to enter the building. I hate infiltration… it is full of lies and mistrust…
I slowly rode my window cleaning elevator to the free room. Free room as in, I’m working at a very high hotel so do not need to go down to the ground floor, I can just borrow an unused room to store my stuff that I’m gonna need… I have Ivory work as my partner, going inside to bring me cleaning supplies to the room.
I then change clothes, to infiltrate inside, I need to change clothes now. It is good that Ivory brings me some clothes to be used. Anyway, after I change, I step outside. I have Ivory disabled most of the camera that I think will catch me, so that I didn’t need to worry about CCTV catching me in action.
It wasn’t long before I reached the floor where Natsuna was. I then approach her room as if I’m the staff.
A knock on the door, “Miss Natsuna, your escort has come.” I said.
“Escort? I did not order an escort. Send them away.” She said behind the door, a mixture of sobbing rang through the door.
“Miss, he said he comes from ELITE. We cannot just send him away.” I said. She stops sobbing.
“He… is from ELITE?!” She screams then opens the door. Her face was wet with tears and… snot… Yeah, she cried hard, alright? “BRING ME TO HIM!” She screams, probably didn’t realize I’m not hotel staff. So I take out my ELITE card and show it to her.
“I’m an ELITE officer, Takarada Kito. I’m here to escort you, young miss.” I smile calmingly, so she jumps to hug me… WTF is wrong with this girl!?
“OH GOD… I thought I’m here all alone again. I can’t go back there again. I CAN’T!” She is in hysteria. I bring her back inside her room so we can talk… at least after she stops crying her snot out on top of me!
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After a while, she becomes calmer. Now she looks suitable for an idol. I mean, that’s her job. She is an independent idol. The name is Natsuna Linzt. The Linzt family was only her adoptive family though, her real name is Natsuna Hollen. Her mother's side of the family hail from the Amago Clan in Japan. While her father’s side of the family hail from Hohenzollen, probably the most prestigious family in the Holy Roman Empire.
Anyway, her real mother died after she was trapped in arsoned house fire. Then her father died mysteriously, but she said he died from poison right in front of her. Then she was adopted into the Linzt family, before they met their demise in an accident… the world is a cruel place indeed…
After all of that, she became an independent idol, gathering her loyal fans to lead a semi-luxurious life. She has a great voice and is a looker for her age… and by the way, she is 18 this year. Yes, considering everything, she is still a minor. But no one can deny that she made a name for herself and made money by herself.
“So. Natsuna-san. I’m here to escort you to Siam. Are you fine with that?” I asked. She is an idol, so I want to minimize my involvement as much as possible. I don’t want to deal with her fan’s wrath.
“I’m fine with that. I want to be… normal, so to speak. I want to start anew. And I heard TAMs school is a great way to start over.” She said, determined to go. I’m not gonna squash that hope.
“But, you cry. Why?” I ask more. I need a little bit of information.
“I received a message… that the ELITE agent who was tasked to be my escort has died. So, I’m feeling desperate.” She said, now I’m kind of wondering.
But that’s for another time. I don’t think I have a lot of time left.
I need to get moving… and fast.
Guys, I’m coming back home.
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- Unknown Person - 4:00 pm - Sami region, Republic of Finland -
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“You are being tasked with the elimination of a high priority target.” A warden talks to me… I’m lying on the floor… sick… and cold.
“You will be free if you finish this task.” He said. I nod. He unlocked the door. I slowly stood up… I have to live…
“Get your shit together. We’ll move as soon as possible.” He walks off while saying that. I follow.
“Who’s the target?” I asked. He stops, turn around to face me… he is a large guy… but his face has a tint of paleness…
“Blizzard.” He said.
So… who even is this guy… Blizzard? I hope I can get this done quickly.
I don’t want to be here anymore…
I don’t want to be part of Sword of the True Saint anymore.
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