Blood Of Platinum
Chapters 136. The Mystery Behind a Tying Relationship. 3
At the hospital, Kino and Ryou begin to discuss serious issues.
“I don't want to imagine this, but could it be that the gem is on the black market?” Ryou asked with an uncertain face
“Dark market?”
“What do you think?”
Kino was silent and said nothing. As if there were still things that made him doubt, he could only rethink.
‘I don't know what a place called the black market looks like. I only heard from Arkan-san's story that it was a place for selling human organs and corpses. But, is it possible that the place has the gem that Kaito-san is looking for?’ kino thought in the heart
Ryou saw his brother thinking hard about his question earlier. He did not want to make the brother become stressed, but anyway he remained very curious about all that. Kino looks like he hasn't said anything yet. At such a time, Ryou started to sigh and said casually.
“Forget it! Don't think of such a difficult thing, Kino”
“Ryou, but..”
Ryou rubbed his brother's left hand.
“This wound must heal first. No need to think too much about what I said. Let's just say it's just a stupid question that makes no sense at all. Don't let something like that stress you down to slow your recovery” Ryou smiled at the older brother
“But I'm starting to think what you said might be true. Looking at the previous experience, Kaito-san's memory is always in a dangerous location. It might be there”
“Have it, don't discuss it again. I'm sorry I made you think of such a weird thing when you just woke”
“Ryou..”
Things become quiet again. Ryou just continued to rub Kino's left hand that was wrapped in bandages gently, while Kino was still thinking about what his sister said.
‘I hope that Kaito-san's gem is not in a dangerous place this time. Had we been able to find the gem sooner, I'm sure this time would have been.’.
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Previously, Kaito came out of Kino's room to buy medicine. After going down the stairs and reaching the exit, he stopped and looked around the place like looking for something or someone.
“It looks like Riz actually went to bring our weapons. Could it be that he left with Theo and the others while descending earlier?”
Walking slowly, Kaito began to ignore it.
“The sword will not disappear from me. After all the scabbard itself will definitely appear again”
What an ambiguous sentence from Kaito. During the day, Kaito walks leisurely on the main street in the city center.
The situation there is very crowded and it is undeniable that the place really looks more and more alive with the many snacks in the stalls that are on every corner.
“I feel like I haven't felt something like this in a long time. Just like when I walked along with ‘people it’. It feels like it just happened yesterday”
There was a shadow Kaito remembered.
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This is a shadow or a memory owned by Kaito.
In a city that was unfamiliar with the crowded conditions, two people were walking together at that time. One of them is Kaito himself with someone walking in front of him.
It is still not clearly described in the form and physical form of the person in the memory. Is she a woman or a man. But, Kaito who was in his shadow was seen close to him. Her height was almost the same as her with a smile that adorned her.
At that time, the atmosphere of daylight was like this. A short conversation took place between him and the person.
“Kaito, do you like this sword?”
“Medium? For what?”
“If you practice using this sword, it is possible that you can quickly travel to find your memories”
“But, in your place there are many swords and weapons right? Why buy a new sword?” ask Kaito to the guy
“Basic of not understanding. If you bring a new sword later you can show it off to colleagues you meet later. Besides, I'll buy you the most expensive” the guy smiles happily
“A minute, your colleague said? Whatchu mean? Indeed I will go with someone from here?”
“Of course not, you idiot. You will meet a lot of people elsewhere. When that happens, you can slightly show off your fighting technique and sword”
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That's the end of Kaito's memory. A little memory before he decides to travel in search of his lost memories.
‘If you remember the incident, I became quite surprised because ‘people it’ like can guess what will happen. But, I won't be surprised because he has an ability called magic. Even so, I still do not understand why pocket watches can be given there are two models of the same? In addition, the person who owns it also comes from another world?’
Every step of his foot was filled with strange thoughts until he did not realize that he was already in the shopping area.
“Aa...already in a place that is no stranger to me” mumbled slowly
Thanks to Kaito's memory and heavy mind, the journey felt very short.
Kaito started looking for the drugstore he had visited first since meeting the Yuki brothers, [Magasin de drogue]. The teenager was standing right in front of the shop door now and muttered softly.
“Today I came to buy medicine, not to rob or buy without paying. I have money now. Come forward, Kaito”
It seemed, it was his small attempt to encourage himself after continuously getting the unfriendly nickname in the ears of Ryou.
When he opens the door, Kaito is greeted by a friendly smile from a stranger to him.
“Welcome, tuan”
“.....” Kaito fell silent and nodded once
He recognized her, it was the woman he met at ‘world noon’ that time. The face was not unfamiliar as he had met her often. Plus, the woman was the last person she met before she got stuck in ‘world night’. Even when returning to ‘world noon’ afterwards, he did not go to this store again. Therefore, he did not meet her again.
Of course at this time, there was not the slightest concern in Kaito's eyes about all the purchases of drugs, poisons and bidders he had ever ordered. Because looping has happened to the population at the last time he arrived at ‘world noon’.
In other words, Kaito is debt-free.
“Excuse me, can I get a medicine that can heal and close wounds and remove scars?”
“Please wait a minute” the maid went to get Kaito's order
Not long after, a bottle with green caira was presented to him. The color was no different from the last time he got it. In addition, its size and aroma are also the same.
While Kaito was looking at her and smelling her, the maid saw Kaito with a strange look. Even his hands were trembling because of it.
Kaito who realized that finally asked.
“Is there something wrong with me?”
“It...clothing sir..why...why is it full of stains like blood so?”
But this time it was different. He really does not buy clothes or have any other clothes. Plus, since he was thinking such a heavy thing on the road earlier, he did not know that many people were looking at him with fearful gazes as well.
With a slow sigh, Kaito gave enough reason ‘ plausible’ with his condition now.
“I'm sorry, I just brought a wounded person to hospital”
“So, it is...da–da–blood?!”
“Not, this is the tomato juice I drank”
“……”
Really a very reason ‘plausible’. If the interlocutor has critical thinking, it may soon be a heated debate.
“So. It was just juice. Mercifully. Means this drug is for sir?” ask the lady waiter
“Not, this is for my friend”
“Be–so. What...people brought by the master it–”
“Not, he's someone else. Now I order this medicine as much as five. Total” please
Unwilling to give another strange reason, Kaito immediately cut off the woman's question. After getting everything, he walked out of the store in a hurry.
At the drugstore, the maid was asked by the other servants.
“Who was that guy? How handsome. But.the clothes are full of blood stains. Is he not a criminal who ran away?!” ask the waiter's friend
“Not. That's tomato juice he said”
“Hah? Tomato juice? You think he actually said that?”
“Of course. Handsome people won't lie” said the maid
“You're right. But I think it could have been real blood. He could be a villain”
“Handsome person is definitely good” replied the waiter who served Kaito earlier with a confident smile
His friend was silent then replied with a cheerful smile as well.
“You're right. Handsome is the figure of truth. Beauty is perfection. Kyaa~man was cool once”
What an interesting thought from the drugstore lady waiters.
**
Kaito who had obtained the medicine finally decided to return to the hospital.
“There-there's only. It seems like today I have to take Ryou back to the inn to wash these clothes and buy some temporary” clothes
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At the hospital, Kino and Ryou start discussing other things.
“Ryou, I want to ask you”
“What's the problem?”
“If...if this time Kaito-san's memory is found..would we be ready to part with her?”
Ryou did not answer. He just clasped his brother's right hand while shaking it like he was playing.
“Ryou, I'm seriously”
“Don't think about it, Kino”
“But, it is possible that this time we will completely part with him”
“And it could be after this we will go home to Japan”
“Eh?” Kino was surprised
Ryou stopped shaking his brother's right hand and looked at him with a serious look.
“Kino, earlier I thought that parting with Kaito would be sad. It happened when the gem we got in ‘world night’ managed to get into his body. But, please don't forget the most important thing Kino. He wants all that. Kaito hopes to find all his memories!”
“.....” Kino just fell silent
“Kaito spent a lot of things and time for all of it! But, finding Kaito's memory is not our goal!”
“Ryou..”
“We have to go home to Japan and that pocket watch is the only clue we have. Regardless of whether it is true that the pocket watch brought us to Kaito or not, you must not forget what our purpose is now! Anyway.I don't want to continue being in this place”.
“But Ryou–”
“I'm tired of seeing you keep getting hurt again and again!!” Ryou shouted to the older brother
“R–Ryou.
“I'm tired of watching you keep getting hurt and dying like this! I'm tired of constantly blaming myself and circumstances! I'm tired, Kino!” ryou's face was sad again
Kino could only fall silent with her sad face and her sad eyes. Suddenly, the silence began to return. Ryou hugged his brother.
“Don't think anything about parting with Kaito. We need to help her find her memory gem and then return to Japan. You heard that, right?” whispered Ryou
After letting go of her embrace, Ryou again held onto Kino's right hand and played it with a smiley face.
“We don't need to discuss this in front of Kaito. We just need to fight”
“.....” Kino was just speechless with a moody face
“Not that means I'm not sad about parting with Kaito, Kino. Only, we also have destination”
“I. But, Kaito-san has helped us a lot. I...I feel that we will not be easily separated by him from now on”
“Kino, enough. Don't say anything weird again”
Kino no longer said anything from his mouth. Instead, he thought of many possibilities in his mind.
‘You don't understand, Ryou. If it's true that this pocket watch has a relationship with Kaito-san, it means that the two of us will probably get involved with Kaito-san even more deeply. For some reason, I feel that none of this is as easy as’ thought
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