Blood Of Platinum
Chapter 5. The World of Day and Night bag. 2

Once again the shocked and fearful faces were seen from the two brothers. Recalling back to what had happened, stood in the devastated area and there were many corpses of monstrous creatures in that moment, he said, this was the first time for them to realize that the difference between day and night was as great as the world and the hereafter.

“The world of day and the world of night..” is just a sentence that is spoken slowly, which is heard from Kino's mouth with a look of shock.

“True. The place where the dark wolf attacks us all is ‘world night’ and where we are currently is ‘world day’. Both are different ‘world’.”

The young man continued his sentence while patting their shoulders.

“The bottom line is that we are all safe even if not completely. Now we have to get out of here before people start coming. I can no longer ignore you two” either

There was nothing more to be said from the mouths of the two. The only option is to follow them and that's what they do. Inwardly, there was a great deal to say and ask the person in front of them, yet all of that was swallowed back up. The reason for that was because of the current situation of their hearts that was still very hard hit.

They walked through the main road that had been passed last night in an attempt to escape from the pursuit of wolves.

“This road looks different from last night.” while looking right and left, Kino saw a lot of people passing by.

The city is so crowded. The merchant on each side of the street greeted and offered his merchandise to them. The situation in the morning was so bright with the sun that seemed to smile welcoming today. The structure of the building that looks like the 15th century a little amazes them. Something like the garden lights that existed in Victorian times in England is also a lot on every street corner.

With all the scenes like this fantasy world, they would not deny anything. The fact that this is a place that never existed in ‘world’ that they know was immediately accepted by their common sense.

The two sisters looked at each other with complicated gazes. Ryou with his increasingly unusual facial expression started to get tired to shock and started talking to the young man with a hot heart.

“Ooi... You just asked us to follow you but you haven't said anything since we got out of the altar!. What is your purpose in asking us to follow you?!”

“To make sure you guys are safe. In addition I know there are many things you want to ask also”

“You think we'll believe you?!”

“I'm sure. Because if you don't believe me, how can you follow me now? Right, guys? “

“Ukh...” Ryou is upset but does not deny because it is true.

“First, there's a place I want to go first. After that, we go to another place that is not so crowded. I'll explain the situation”

“Yah...I think you should explain everything”.

“In exchange, you should also explain your situation to me. I've told you that this is the first time I've seen another human besides myself in ‘world night’. There's a reason why it could happen. Therefore, all the information from you is probably an important clue for me”

Kino caught her breath and replied in a calm manner

“We understand. We were also very helpful. Besides, somehow I myself feel that we would both be safer if we were close to you than trying to investigate the city without any clue”

“I'm glad to hear it”

Trying to make things more friendly, Kino begins to open up a conversation that is a little more personal.

“My name is Yuki Kino and this is my sister Yuki Ryou. Sorry for being late in introducing ourselves to you”

“Yuki? Do you have the same first name?”

“That's our family name. You can call our first names, Kino and Ryou”

“Although in Japanese manners call the first name it only applies to family or friends who are close but in this situation do not need to pay attention to the manners” although a little indifferent but Ryou tried to join in on that conversation

“Kino and Ryou yes. You can call me Kaito”

“Kaito?” Kino and Ryou looked at each other again

“Are you also Japanese?” Kino asked in a surprised tone

“That name is not my real name”

“But it is similar to the name of our Country”

“I don't know. Someone I know gave me that name”

The two of them became increasingly confused, but it was not a serious matter. Things are starting to change in a more friendly direction. Kino's approach to dilute the atmosphere was successful. The conversational opponent who walked slightly in front of him also responded well without trying to reject his question. This is evident from Kaito's response.

“You look like schoolgirls. How old are you guys?”

“We are different one year. My sister is 15 years old and I just turned 16. Kaito-san herself seems to be older than us. How old is Kaito-san?”

“21. And what is that –san said behind my name?”

“That's a formal designation for an older person”

“So. But your sister never called you brother or added that word behind your name. I have heard many times he only calls you ‘Kino’ only”

Kaito's words didn't mean to offend. It was purely a curiosity from him, therefore he said it in a flat tone. But, that response was responded to so well by Ryou and Kino just laughed at hearing his answer.

“You may not know. My relationship with Kino is very special. We complement each other and only he knows all about me.”

“Ahahaha. Ryou and I are very close. Because we have always been together since childhood so to me he is a sister, a friend and a person of great value to me besides my own parents”

“Listen to that, right? Kino had already said it himself so there was no problem. Wh why? You're jealous because we're so close?” Ryou starts teasing Kaito while putting on a mocked face

Kino and Ryou look at each other and smile. Kaito also seemed to show a slight smile on his lips.

Tracing the road that has been passed before with different circumstances is a little strange. As if experiencing de javu but actually real. Right after turning left and walking straight for a few minutes, they finally reached a familiar place. The two brother sisters tried to calm down but the look on the surprised face could not be hidden.

“Kino, this place..”.

“Mmm..the place we first appeared in this city. Really like nothing happened”

“Even the trail of corpses of large creatures that were dead at that time there was also no”

The cracks and the destroyed buildings have returned to their original state. This was definitely not a normal thing that would happen where the two brothers came from. ‘The fantasy’ world that is trapping them right now is more complicated than anything ever faced.

They saw Kaito walking back while looking for something along the way. Passing by the people who passed by there, it seemed like he was really looking for something. Kino and Ryou decide to follow him from behind.

“Kaito-san, are you looking for something?”

“My sword should be around here somewhere. I have to find him”

“Nee, Kaito...what is your sword like?”

“Double-edged silver-colored swords. Length about 70 cm with blue engraving on the handle”

“How can you be that reckless to the point of losing your sword?”

Ryou's question at first glance sounds like mocking even though he is seriously asking. But Kino nudged his arm a little, giving him a sign that he should not ask like that. But Kaito did not care about the little things and answered them.

“While being chased by a troll my sword sheath fell and disappeared somewhere. Then when a burst of water appeared from underground at the time I was fighting the dark wolf, my sword was thrown from the bursts that appeared from below. That's why I have to find him. That sword is the only weapon I have right now.”

“The only weapon…. Ryou, we have to help Kaito-san…. Understand?”

“Yes, I understand. We're gonna help him. Otherwise, we might both follow him. Double eyes with blue engraving on the handle, right?. Must be around here”

The two brothers looked to each side, from the road to trying to ask the passing residents but still maintaining their visibility towards Kaito. Until finally they saw something similar to the sword in question was in a fruit stall to the right of the road. Ryou noticed it and walked up to the right side of the road and asked the owner of the stall.

“Excuse me. Uncle may I ask, is the sword yours?” while pointing towards the sword stored behind him.

“Ah, this? It was suddenly under my stall. Afraid someone was looking for her so I kept her here. Don't these belong to you, young man?”

“Can I see for a moment?”

“Of course. I'm glad it's yours. Here, take” the owner of the stall gave the sword that was behind him to Ryou. Ryou looked at the details of the sword.

Kino realizes that her sister is not next to her and looks to look for her. Not far from its location, it turns out that Ryou is at a fruit stall that they just passed a few steps. He approached her too.

“Ryou, what are you doing? Don't suddenly disappear” Kino saw the object held by his sister and asked “the sword…. Could it be Kaito-san's sword?”

“It looks like so. Take a look at this, there is a blue carving like Kaito said. I'm sure this is his sword”

“Then we can bring this thing and give it to Kaito-san” Kino looking towards the owner of the kiosk “saf uncle, if allowed may we bring this sword with us?. I think this belongs to one of our friends so we intend to return this to him”

“Oh, of course. You can take him. After all, it would be very strange if the fruit trader brought a sword when trading right. They'll think I'm a criminal. Hahahahaha The owner of the stall laughed and allowed them to carry the sword. The two brothers smiled and left from there.

After successfully obtaining the lost sword, it was now the owner of the lost sword. It could be said that they became separated from Kaito.

“Kaito shit.... that's right!!. The sword is in my hand. Why is she the one who is missing now?!” amidst the passing people, Ryou suddenly shouted in annoyance. That made him the center of attention for a moment. Kino was startled and felt very embarrassed to hear her sister yell in the crowd and immediately pulled her hand to walk faster.

“Ryou, don't shout suddenly so. I told you Ryou should calm” while pulling his sister's hand with a red face in shame

“But that's true. It's like we're babysitting a kid who lost a toy. The turn of his toy met even the missing child. Same with bothering him!”

“Cih...previously he was almost a corpse. Now it's a missing person…. This isn't funny. Can't she be that…..Aaaaaaaahhhh!!!!!!!” Ryou shouted very loudly as he felt that someone was patting him on the shoulder from behind.

And when he looked back, he saw that there was Kaito standing right behind Ryou with a look of emotion.

“I told you that you should follow me”

“Ooi, Kaito!! I told you not to surprise me. Seriously, you really want me dead huh!” Ryou spoke in an annoyed tone as he did not like being surprised by Kaito for the second time

But this time Kaito's reaction was different. His face turned so irritated and looked so angry that it snapped at them both.

“Don't joke!!. I told you to follow me instead of leaving at will!!. You don't even know anything about your current situation. If you make the slightest mistake, you two will probably die. Have you forgotten what you experienced before?!”

Thas right. Everything Kaito said was true. Each of the three people did not know each other's situation. What makes them able to be together at this time is because they face the life and death experience that has just been experienced by the three.

Even though they know each other's names, it doesn't change the fact that they don't know each other. After all, the two brothers are stuck in ‘foreign world’ now. In other words, they were still not out of danger.

Only around those three people had a heavy and gloomy atmosphere. The atmosphere that was previously a little friendly is now shattered and changed as before. Seeing Kaito's angry face, Kino tried to cool the atmosphere back down.

“We…. Apologize to you, Kaito-san. We're not trying to go as we please or anything. We only...” Raising Ryou's hand holding the sword he was carrying, Kino showed the object to Kaito.

“We just want to find your sword and see what we bring. Ryou found it. That's why we took him and intended to show you this. It might just be the sword you are looking for, Kaito-san”

“……”

After being silent for a moment and looking at the sword, Kaito's facial expression instantly changed. His angry face instantly turned into a shocked face.

“My sword. Where did you find this sword?”

“Ryou found it was at one of the merchandise stalls. Therefore, Ryou took and brought her”

“...... So, are there any more emotions you want to release on us? If there is, just take it all out. Don't worry, we'll still listen to all your babbling” Ryou looks so upset and talks as if insinuating Kaito

In her heart, she felt guilty and justified all of Kaito's words. It was just that he was upset that Kaito said all that as if he and his brother did not understand the current situation. Therefore, Ryou's annoyance is clearly shown by his body style and tone of speech and Kaito realizes that.

Kaito picked up the pocket watch in the pocket in his robe and looked at the time it was showing. After that, he put it in his pants pocket. He took out the sword that was in Ryou's hands. In order to hide the sword without her sheath, she removed her cloak and wrapped it in a robe. After taking a breath for a moment, Kaito started to say something.

“We'd better change places. I don't want to be the center of attention because two teenagers like you are here. Let's go”

“Cih!! He alone makes us the center of attention. You shitty people!” ryou's little mutter really showed his regretful attitude

“……”

Kaito just shut up and started walking. The two brothers followed them immediately. Along the way, Kino tries all the best ways she has to calm her sister down. Although still very upset but Ryou managed to calm his irritation because he did not want to continue to make the brother worried.

The three of them walked through a not so narrow alley, which drove the three out to another location in the city.

In contrast to the big road that many people pass through, this road is not so wide and not so much passed by people with a kind of water channel as wide as five meters that separates the side of the road where they are with the road opposite it. There is a bridge made of solid rock that connects the two streets.

Passing over the bridge to go to the other side of the road, they finally arrived at a three-story building which was a food store with a cat emblem holding a plate that read [Ciel’s cafe] in the middle.

“Come on in” Kaito invites them both into the store

“.....” both say nothing and follow him

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The atmosphere inside the food store was quite shocking. It looks crowded but so calm, is a very suitable place to chat or just relax enjoying coffee and food. The shape of the building itself is very thick nuanced Victorian theme.

The impression of the past that really felt from the accessories and decorations in it. The lighting there relies on the incoming sunlight from the windows and this is also another advantage of the place.

‘This place is completely different to the modern cafe in Japan that I know’ Kino praised the place in heart and showed a look of admiration after seeing everything there

Kaito walked up to the waiter and spoke to him. After a while, the maid escorted them up to the second floor and arrived at the front door of the room. The waiter spoke to Kaito.

“Master, this is the room you booked. Please, this is key”

“Thank you”

“If sir is hungry, sir can come down to eat or ask me to deliver food to this room”

“It's okay. We'll go down by ourselves to eat after resting. You can go. Thanks for the help”

“If need something you can call me back”

After the maid came down, Kaito began to open the door of the room. Upon entering the room, the three men saw three adult-sized beds, a pair of tables and a wooden chair with a small lamp on the table, a two-door wardrobe made of old wood in the left corner and a medium-sized mirror that hangs on the wall of the room.

In the room were two small windows with open curtains that allowed them to see outside.

Kaito immediately locked the door of the room and had seen a pocket watch stored. After that, he began to lower the mirror hanging on the wall, bring it into the closet and store it in there.

“Why did you do that?” Ryou could not help but ask because he was astonished by Kaito's behavior

“I make sure there are no small holes behind the mirror and in the closet. In any case, we should remain vigilant”

“.....” does not want to say anything more, Ryou chooses to be silent

Kaito's sword was placed on the left bed indicating that he was going to sleep on the bed. The rest is up to the two brothers.

“What is your purpose in bringing us here, Kaito-san? Does this have anything to do with ‘world day’ and ‘world malam’ that was said by you?”

Kino and Ryou were still standing near the entrance. They are reluctant to step foot because they are confused by all the things Kaito does. Even so, they did not ask because the decision to believe in Kaito at the beginning had still not changed.

Kaito looked at the eyes of the two people and calmly asked them to sit on the middle bed. Staring at each other, the two began to step up their legs and sit there. Now, the two brothers are in a position to face Kaito.

“As I said I don't want to be the center of attention because of you guys, that's why I brought you here. The area around here including this diner is a place I always go when I return to ‘world noon’ so I am quite familiar with this area. Besides that–”

“……”

Seeing the tense faces of the sisters, Kaito let out a long sigh and said the sentence that made the tense face change.

“Sorry for yelling at you both... Also, thank you for finding my sword.

“Sa–sama-sama. We also apologize for making you bother Kaito-san. Ryou too, say something”

“..... Sorry”

At the very least, the strange face of tension had already changed for the better and the atmosphere around them was already much better. From this, Kaito began to explain the situation they were facing.

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There are two places that have been visited by the two brothers. The first time they come, they are in a creepy dark city, with a strange creature suddenly attacking and with no one there called ‘world night’ by Kaito. Then, second place is the city they currently live in named ‘world noon’.

As far as Kaito is concerned, the city's condition is always changing as the sun begins to rise or set. When the sun rises, the city will become very lively and safe. As if there had never been any monsters or strange creatures to appear, the city was like any other city in general. But when the sun goes down, everyone will disappear.

There was nothing left but him and along with the disappearance of all the townspeople, dangerous creatures also appeared. They would keep popping up to kill him until sunrise and so on. In addition, when the sun rises and sets there is always the sound of the clock clanging even though there is no large clock tower in the city.

It was like a sign of changing the city. That's why, Kaito calls it ‘world day’ and ‘world night’.

In addition, there is a striking difference between the condition of the city when ‘world day’ and ‘world malam’ appear. Starting from the condition of the territory, in the night they were trapped first seen a lot of bodies of large creatures on the road and damaged buildings along the road.

Not just that. As if a ghost town, there were no signs of human life at the moment, not even the sounds of animals or insects could be heard there either. And worse, suddenly they have to face a herd of red-eyed wolves that are very terrible, even more terrible than wolves in general.

Those red eyes were not the color of normal wolf eyes, which meant that the wolf pack was a monster similar to a wolf.

“The name is Dark Wolf, a kind of red-eyed black wolf monster with long fangs and black claws. At first glance it looks like another wild animal, but the difference is their pitch black fur and their body size”

“Body size?”

“The one we met last night was a small-sized dark wolf. Their normal size is more than that. Normally, they were two to three meters in size and their body size would not affect their speed of movement. Plus they are always in groups that make our chances of escape even more impossible. I fought them once and I don't want to see them again if I can”

And again a tense face emerged from the two brothers.

‘Three meters...don't joke!! Facing one like last night was already difficult. Had we all met last night that big, Kino and I would have died’

Bad thoughts began to envelop Ryou and made his hands tremble. Seeing that, Kino held the sister's hand and strengthened her. They went back to listening to Kaito's explanation.

The next explanation was about another large creature that the brothers saw. The large creatures that had died at the location where they had come from were named Trolls. Kaito says that before they came, he had just defeated the trolls who tried to kill him. The two teenagers arrive shortly after the trolls are killed and a dark wolf appears.

It could be said that the brothers were lucky because they did not need to face such a large creature.

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