Blood Of Platinum
Chapters 27. Lost Pocket Clock bag. 1
Kaito said a sentence that was impossible for both of them to think of. However, ‘the two worlds’ are interconnected with each other. For Kaito who had been in that place for a long time, something like this had only happened for the first time. But in reality after the sound of the clock ticking and sunset this time, they again saw the clear sky and the atmosphere of the morning again.
“Kaito, are you seriously saying it?”
“I'm quite serious about my words and I think I know why something like this happens”
“But Kaito-san, if it is true like that doesn't that mean after the clock shows six o'clock we will go back to the morning again? Moreover, what makes Kaito-san sure that ‘world night’ has been lost?”
“One of the most reasonable reasons is because we managed to retrieve the gem”
“……!!!”
The two brothers were initially surprised, but they began to control themselves after thinking about the possibility. In retrospect, no one thought that Kaito's memory gem could exist in ‘world malam’. In addition, the conditions of the city change that suddenly changed when it was a little strange, ranging from the change of the entire region into a forest to a large tree that turned out to have pieces of Kaito's memory.
The number of horrifying creatures they faced was also more than before and the most striking thing was that after they got the gem, the creatures were trying to take it back at all costs.
Kaito himself also did not want to believe his initial thought about the possibility of ‘world night’ disappearing. Moreover, with all of Kaito's previous efforts, he himself must have not expected that. But, even after his long journey to obtain those pieces of memory, he still had to find another gem left somewhere in that ‘second world’.
“In addition, this repetition occurs also not without reason. You may not know, but before the big tree appeared when the whole city turned into a forest at ‘world malam’, the road that I went through brought me to this place. And there, the location of the altar building and fountain pool is the same as what is now seen”
This was quite a surprise for the two brothers.
“That means this altar building has the same building structure as Kaito-san see ‘world night’?”
“That's. But, this way I don't know where to look for clues about where the gem is coming from. It will probably take longer than before”
Things got so confusing and now they don't know what to do. Ryou already looks quite upset by all these confusing things.
“I'm already quite fed up with this confusing state of affairs! Silence will not solve anything at all. If it's true as what you said, we should all be able to find a clue or two to get out of this problem”
“One or two leads yes. Ryou is right, Kaito-san. If we just stay like this, we won't find anything either. It would be better if we look for something in this place” Kino proposed his idea to split up
“I think you're right. At least we already know the cause of ‘world malam’ does not appear again”
Eventually they decided to split up. Kaito chose to stay in front of the pool while the two brothers went to the altar building to find clues.
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The two brothers entered the altar. There they saw a lot of people praying, some came just to look around and admire the architecture of the building.
“It turns out this place is indeed very beautiful if you pay close attention like this. Ryou also agreed, right?” Kino praised the building
“This place is crowded. I understand why Kaito said he went to this place to survive. They all come like want to show off everything they have”
All this time the two of them had never seen anything like it, but now they understood the reason Kaito stole in this place to survive the first time he reached ‘both worlds’. People who come to this place have different purposes.
Some wear very closed clothes as if they want to pray, some come with the best clothes wrapped in luxury jewelry, he said, there are also many children who come with lots of small children to ask for donations and stand on the outside in front of a large wooden door.
“If considering what our first experience was like coming here, it still feels a bit in disbelief that we both almost died inside this place”
Kino recalled the incident when they fought the dark wolf inside this altar.
“You're right, Kino. Fighting with a pack of wild wolves in a holy place like this was like a nightmare. And now we are experiencing a situation that is no less bad”
“Do not worry. I'm sure it won't be as dangerous as fighting against a herd of monstrous creatures as it is in ‘world night’. But considering this place does not have any oddities and all looks normal, it might make it a little difficult for us to find the clue”
“You're right. As far as I can remember, we were able to find the gem in the big tree back then because of Kaito. I'm sure he can sense that the gem is his. But this time we don't even have an idea of how it came about here and what it looks like. And the most troublesome of it is–”
Kino cuts Ryou's speech and answers “we also don't know how many jewels Kaito-san has spread here”
“Accurate once. See it? Whether in ‘world malam’ or ‘world day’, if still stuck in this place everything will definitely end up troublesome!”
“Despite that, we should still try it Ryou”
“I understand, I understand”
Inside the place, the two started to wander around. In order not to arouse suspicion, they tried to interact with the people around and pay attention to the entire place. Kino even looked at anyone who came and anyone who left the place very thoroughly.
‘I'm not sure if this is important or not, but it's possible that the gem is in one of the buildings in the city or is owned by one of the residents here. All of these have the same possibility. Now I have to think about whatever possibility exists even if it's impossible’
Ryou is no different. He who was currently near the entrance of the large altar was also very detailed paying attention to everyone who was there. He even looked towards the swarm of people who were in front of the entrance.
“Either it was just my feelings or the little kids outside it was too conspicuous. They ask for donations in a place like this. Isn't that so weird?. Didn't everyone notice?”
From the group of children outside, he saw a child coming in. A white boy with jet black hair, his physique looks like a 10-11 year old, wears an orange shirt and a brown hat and he walks in with the residents who come.
Ryou watched the boy in detail because of the many sets of children standing outside, only he decided to enter
the altar. But since he did not see any strangeness at all, he ignored her and no longer glanced at her. He continued walking around the place while grumbling inwardly.
‘I feel I've had enough of looking around this place but found absolutely nothing. If this is all free, everything will be free. In addition to the change in the location of the fountain pool said by Kaito, inside this altar did not experience any change’
Ryou had already reached his limit and he finally decided to get out of that place.
“Haaah..I think I'll get out of here with Kino. I'll look for him briefly”
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Kino was sitting on a chair at the front of the altar. She was seen chatting with a mother who was carrying a toddler in her arms. Kino looks so close to them even the baby looks so happy when held by him.
“Manic. What's your name?” Kino smiled at him
“Namely Ivy. Come on, say hello to this sister, Ivy” the mother responded with a smile
“Ivy yes, beautiful” Kino looks cheerful smile to play with the child
“Did you pray here for the first time? I've never seen you before”
“I...” Kino was a little confused to answer the question and muttered ‘how should I answer it?’
Kino then replied to that question.
“Iya. I just came to this city so this is the first time I've prayed here. This altar is so amazing and so big. Besides that here is also very crowded”
“You are absolutely right. This altar and the fountain pool in front of it is a very famous attraction here. Even since morning there would be a great many who came just to see those two places. You also saw it yourself when you came, right?”
Kino started asking about serious things. He was trying to dig up information regarding the changes that were taking place in the city. He tried to ascertain the truth of the city based on Kaito's explanation. If he's right, maybe he can get a clue.
“Did the fountain pool from the beginning have been built in front of this altar, madam? I've heard from my friend who lives here that the pool should be in the downtown section”
“Ahahaha, that's not true. The center of this city was indeed crowded, but since the beginning of the fountain pool was already in front of this altar. I think your friend misremembered it”
“Be–so yes”
Kino became convinced that all the changes taking place in that place would affect all the residents of the city. Not long after, Ryou saw his brother in front and came to him.
“Kino, it's done. We meet Kaito outside”
“I understand” Kino get up and give the little boy to his mother “I go first Ivy-chan. Thank you very much for your pleasant time, madam”
“Sama-sama. Have a nice day”
The two brothers left their seats. Ryou asked in a slow tone.
“Kino, who was that? Your acquaintance?”
“I only had a minute to talk to that woman. I tried to talk to him to find out if there was any information or clues I could find”
“Hmm..NPC in game yes. Then, what have you got from those NPCs?”
“The woman said that the fountain pool in front of it had been there since the beginning. When I said the pool was in the city center, he laughed and replied that there was never a fountain in the city center. What do you think, Ryou?”
“It's clear Kaito's memory is correct. I'm sure they're NPCs in this ‘second world’. Whatever changes from this place, it will affect their memory and they will only say according to the current state of this place. The proof is like what happened to the bakery owner. She didn't know me at all when they met us this morning”
“I think so too. But it is unfortunate that there is nothing that can be used as a clue”
“Since the beginning can be sure it will be like this. What is regrettable now. Now obviously we have to get out of here and start looking for another”
“Ryou correct. Kaito-san must have been waiting for”
Kino took out his pocket watch and the time was shown at 07:30. It had been over fifteen minutes they were in that place. The two decided to walk faster in the crowd. When Kino had just put in her pocket watch, suddenly someone hit them both.
“Ma–forgive me, sister”
“It's okay. Next time be careful ya” Kino helps her stand up
The one who accidentally bumped into them was a boy. Ryou looked at him carefully and it turned out to be the child he had seen a while ago. The boy immediately turned around and went towards the exit. Ryou briefly saw the movement of the boy going out the door. Not long after, the group of children went after him one by one.
“Only my feelings alone or indeed suspicious?” Ryou muttered to himself
Kino hears that and asks Ryou, but Ryou only answers “not nothing” and gets out of there.
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Kaito was in the fountain pool in front of the altar building. He continued to pay attention to each side of the pond.even the little angel-shaped statue did not escape his sharp gaze.
‘I vividly remember the eyes of the statue were shining and countless roots were emerging from the ground. There were green grasses that should not exist near this place either. Does this also have something to do with the pieces of my memory I've managed to get. The most reasonable thing is that ‘world malam’ has vanished because the jewel of my memory has disappeared from that place. Does that mean my other memory pieces are still in this ‘world day’? Then what is the use of the repetition?’
Kaito's complicated thoughts have made him unable to stop to continue to pay attention to each side of the fountain pool. Every now and then he looked at the water part of the pool. He remembered before this, he saw his memory jewel at the bottom of the pond. He wished there were other jewels in sight there. Even if what he expected did not happen.
“It turns out there is no” said Kaito with a disappointed tone
After thinking of giving up and deciding to go somewhere else, Kaito turned around and accidentally bumped into a short-haired girl in a pink dress.
“Aduh!!” the boy fell to the ground and looked in pain
“Are you okay?” Kaito tries to help her stand up
“I'm fine. I'm sorry tuan”
“No time–” suddenly Kaito sentence disconnected after hearing the voice of the boy who called him from behind
“Stelani!! Come quickly! If not fast can go bad!” the boy shouted towards the girl who hit Kaito
“Iya! Sir, I'm sorry. Again I'm sorry”
The boy immediately ran over to where the boy called out to him. The boy had black hair, wore an orange shirt and a brown hat. He walked out of the altar building and went with his friends towards the road behind the altar. Not long after they left, the Yuki brothers came out of the building.
“Kaito!!” Ryou shouts from the stairs down towards the fountain pool where Kaito is standing
“Kino, Ryou! Did you guys find anything?”
“Nilfule. There is absolutely nothing. I even follow your teachings who like to perform theatrics but still do not produce useful clues” Ryou grumbled while venting his disappointment
“Then, are you the same Kino?” Kaito asked Kino
“I had asked one of the residents inside, one of whom was a woman who always prayed there. He said that this pool was already in front of this building from the beginning. I can't believe it since Kaito-san has been stuck in this place for a long time. You also know almost all the ins and outs of the city, so most likely they just said it according to the current ‘world day’” conditions
“In other words they are just NPCs as in the game” Ryou added his words
“Then it is no use for us here. We should go to another place that is experiencing a change in structure like this place. I still remember all the places in this town. At least we can look for something as a hint of the changing conditions that are happening here” Kaito proposes to go from that place
They finally decided to leave. There is no definite purpose. They just went around to make sure something was different with this place. Time seems to go by quickly without realizing it. The sun is getting higher and the city is getting more and more. Kino took his pocket watch to see the time the watch showed.
“….Eh? Nothing?!” Kino showed a panicked and confused face
“What's up, Kino?”
Ryou who was walking slightly in front of Kino saw his brother panicking. He stopped and looked back to make sure everything was okay.
“You okay, Kino?”
“Nothing...this is impossible?! Where'd it go? How's this?” Kino was shaking and panicking
“Is there anything?” Kaito finally approached them
“Hour pocket..not in my pants pocket! What should I do?!”
“What?!!” Ryou and Kaito were shocked and shocked
Instantly, the situation in that place became panicked. The pocket watch that became the only valuable item and the key for them to return home was lost.
“This is a more serious problem compared to the disappearance of ‘world malam’. We're in big trouble now”
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