Chapter 27: Aftermath III
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"Great job Whitebolt!" "You got him good!" People were cheering and congratulating him.
-Do you know anything about him? – Whitebolt asked.
-I'll talk with you about that later. – Daichi answered.
-What do we do with him now?
-KILL IT!
-MAKE HIM PAY!
-TAKE REVENGE!
Adventurers wanted the little boy dead.
-We won't be killing him. – Publicly said Whitebolt.
Adventurers got mad and confused. One of them stepped in front of the crowd.
-What do you mean? HE KILLED OUR COMRADES! - The adventurer furiously screamed. He took out his weapon. It was the guy Touma met earlier – He Killed my friend and tried to burn us all alive, AND YOU'RE SAYING WE SHOULD SPARE HIM?
Whitebolt got irritated.
-SILENCE! – He screamed, put out his hand and made a spear – If you have a problem, kill him yourself. That is, if you get past me.
Adventurers became silent. They were mad about Whitebolt, but couldn't do anything against him. Eventually, they gave up.
-Pack your belongings, we are going. –Said Whitebolt.
People gathered everything that was left from the battle. It started to get dark. Some people got in carts, while others walked on foot. Daichi and Whitebolt got in the same cart, alone.
-I'm listening. – Whitebolt sat down.
The rode was rocky and the cart was shaking. Rekka was in the same cart, sleeping, but he wasn't waking up.
-I was travelling to Tow, in Highhelm. – Daichi started – There were rumors that people found riches in the place, so I got intrigued and went. As I was exploring, I found the boy in rubbles, arm and legs broken. I couldn't leave him alone and took him with me.
-Didn't everyone die in the Tow incident? – Asked Whitebolt.
-Yet, he was alive. – Answered Daichi – He isn't a demi human, he is a normal child. On our way home, his injuries healed within a week. I got nervous. He also nearly burned my cart during sleep, accidentally.
-Why didn't you leave or kill him?
-I... Couldn't. Even though I was scared of him, I just couldn't leave him. He was asleep for a week and didn't eat or drink anything. His eyes were dead, he was depressed and didn't talk. But he isn't the boy that you fought. That was the thing inside of him. Once, our cart broke down. A giant panda attacked us. When it was about to eat me, Rekka saved me without hesitation. He is a kind child, trust me.
-How can you know he wasn't just trying to get your trust? Moreover, how can a little kid beat a Threat 3 monster.
-He possesses fire magic.
Whitebolt thought.
-I suspect it was Rekka, or that 'thing" that destroyed the town. The same wall of flame was made in our camp. It seems he remembers everything, that's why he was depressed. If Rekka really did kill thousands of civilians, I will kill him.
Daichi nervously gulped.
-Does he have relatives?
-He said he didn't have a home.
-Hmm... From what you have said, I can anticipate he will be asleep for a while. I'll take him with me.
-What, no!
-I can't leave him with you, what if he goes berserk again? – Whitebolt but his elbows on the knees and kept his head up with his hands.
-I... I...
-No I's, this isn't a joking matter. Whole cities will be in danger if this boy will be on loose. I need to supervise and inspect him more, to find out who he really is.
-But you wi...
-Don't get attached to him, Daichi. He isn't even your son, he is a menace.
-When can I meet him again? – Daichi was anxious and worried about the boy.
-It depends, you might see him soon, but you can also wait a year. When I consider him not dangerous, I will definitely bring him back to you, take my word.
They parted their ways the next morning. Whitebolt sent Daichi in Pearlmere, while he went to Limasse with Rekka. He travelled nearly 3 days before he got home. Whitebolt entered through a massive gate. Inside was a giant mansion with a fountain outside. It was night and the golden lights embed the garden. He went inside with the boy in his hands.
-Whitebolt-sama – His maid approached him. She was wearing a short black and white dress – Is there anything we can aid you?
-I'm hungry, make me dinner. – Whitebolt answered. He was tired from the trip.
-May I ask you, who is the boy? – One maid asked.
-He is none of your concern.
-Okay, Whitebolt-sama, we may cook the best meal for you. – The 4 maids left. They were still young.
-Do you think he is his child?
-No way! Did you look at him, he doesn't look human!
-Maybe he got a demi human pregnant!
They were whispering and laughing. One maid approached them, hit all of them in the head and told them in a threatening tone.
-Hey girls, why don't we get back for work?
She was emitting a menacing aura. Maids got scared of her and got back to work.
Whitebolt took the child to his basement.
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