Blood Of Platinum
Chapter 65. Hints and the Beginning of New Problems. 5
Kino was so shocked to hear what Stelani said about the five people killed by the man named Justin.
“Justin-sama is indeed so cruel to anyone, no matter if it is children or parents. But it seems like since yesterday we heard it looks like Justin-sama is not feeling good” continued Stelani
“It was because he was looking for a person who was considered a bully of his territory” Fabil added Stelani's caption
“Registration?”
“Justin-sama seems to be looking for a man with a sword without a sword sheath. We saw him this morning as he climbed the stairs to the altar. Kino-niichan, I'm sure it's the person Justin-sama” is looking for Fabil continued
Kino showed an unusual expression hearing Fabil's description. There was a sentence there that gave him an unusual feeling.
‘Men with swords without sword she said. Isn't that..Kaito-san!!’
Kino recalled what Kaito said yesterday afternoon.
[The place was so humid, seedy, illumination lacking and full of unfriendly people. I don't think they even like being in touch with the townspeople]
[Given that those people were not happy to see me there, it was likely that they really did not like being in touch with the residents of this city]
Kino said in his heart.
‘Could that be what Kaito-san meant? Those unfriendly people, is it possible that it was Justin in question? That means it's likely that Kaito-san has already met him. Or at the very least, Kaito-san may have met someone related to Justin’
The other thread is already connected to Kino's previous thinking. At least, the theory in his brain has been completed almost entirely.
‘It turns out this is the reason behind it all. Plus, who would have thought that Kaito-san was indirectly involved with this place. Is it possible that Kaito-san already knew about it or that it was connected to her without her knowledge?’
There are too many questions in Kino's brain. However, one thing is clear that everything does not happen by chance.
As ‘the two worlds’ was dragging Kaito, it seems ‘world’ is now also like dragging Kaito with him and his sister as extras in it.
“It's more complicated than before. What should I do now?” Kino muttered softly
“Kino-niichan?” Fabil called Kino with a surprised face
After hearing his name being called, Kino immediately put on a serious face back and asked the two of them.
“Stelani-chan, Fabil-kun, can you tell us a little about it? About that guy named Justin who killed at the bar?”
“.....” both are silent for a moment and look at each other
Just a few seconds later, Stelani spoke.
“Yesterday night only Theo went to the bar and watched it live so we don't know the details. It's just that when he returned home, Theo told him everything. Then that night when we came home from the city after shopping and buying bread, we had almost met with five of Justin's men on the road there”
Stelani pointed behind Kino's back, more precisely towards a small alley with many boxes of goods and a pile of plastic.
“They didn't come from the direction of the bar so we think it's likely they've searched almost the region around here to find the sword man without the scabbard”
“.....” Kino still listens to Stelani well
“I, Stelani and Theo last night heard that Justin-sama had just killed five people including two of his men. It seems like the reason he killed them was because he failed to find the person Justin-sama was looking for. That's all we know, Kino-niichan. The rest we do not know” said Fabil added an explanation that he knew
“That means only Theo-kun knows everything?”
“Kurasa Theo also can only talk until then, because at that time there is no way he can think clearly” continued Fabil
“You're right. Thank you for answering me well”
Kino looks serious now.
‘From what I've heard, it seems this guy named Justin can do anything for power reasons. Even if it was thought back, the reason he killed his two men was simply absurd. I can already confirm that the person has poor mental and emotional control at the same level as a 5-year-old’
It may seem a little strange, but what Kino is thinking now almost sounds like a satire based on reality.
Had it been revealed by him directly from his mouth and beside him now was Ryou listening, he said, it was likely that the younger brother would cry from pride of hearing his older brother being able to say such an elegant, scathing innuendo.
Let's pray that Kino can become a better person even though he can do satire like his sister in the future.
In the end, all Kino thought about was starting to become clear and now all he had to do was find Theo.
“I understand. Now that I know about your problems, I will help you get away from Justin-sama. But I have to find Theo-kun as well”
“Kino-niisan wants to fight Justin-sama?! That's impossible!” Stelani immediately shouted with a surprised face
Fabil was no less surprised. But Kino smiled at Stelani and rubbed her hair.
“I won't do it alone. I have a strong sister and a good friend who is very good at fighting. In addition, I must say that the person the man named Justin was looking for was likely my good friend in”
“Eh?!”
“The person that the man named Justin is looking for is not a bad person. At least I can guarantee it well. Trust me”
None of the two doubted Kino's words, of course they immediately believed him. Kino smiled seeing them smile and nodded in trust in him.
“Alright, because more or less me and you two already know the condition and situation of each, we should leave here. I myself still have to find Theo-kun”
Stelani and Fabil looked at each other and nodded confidently.
“Kino-niichan, in fact we think we know where he's going now”
“Is that true, Fabil-kun?” Kino seemed happy to have a new epiphany
“True. We think he went to the bar because in this foreign place it was just our house and the bar was all we always went to”
“Bar yes...what is its name?” Kino asked Fabil
“Classical style old bar named [Barre des Noirs]”
“Then, please show me the way”
“We understand. Come on, Kino-niisan” Stelani holds Kino's hand
-CRAAAAAT
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Ryou ran after Theo who was already in front of him. Even so, it is impossible for an 11-year-old to beat a teenager who has expertise in sports such as Ryou.
Ryou quickly caught up with Theo and pulled the back of his shirt.
“Don't run away you boy! Where do you think you're going, huh!!”
“Let me go! I need to get back to my friends' place! Let go of me!”
“Oi, stop rebelling!”
Ryou finally held Theo's arm firmly and pulled him against the wall which was on the side where he was.
Buuk
Since he pushed it strong enough, there was a sound resulting from the push. It's not like Ryou is angry at him. At a glance after he made the child unable to move due to being held back by his hand, Ryou realized Theo was crying and looked pale as hell.
“Oi, you have to explain to me what–”
“My friends are in danger!!”
“What?!” Ryou was surprised
Not finished he spoke, Theo was already crying and yelling at him so desperately.
“In danger you say?! What do you mean by that? Is that gorilla you meant to be there and doing something weird?”
Ryou starts to raise his tone slightly which signals that he is starting to panic and get carried away by emotions.
“Gorilla was already selling me and my friends to find Kaito-nii–”
“Sell you guys?! I'm not–”
Ryou is getting really panicked right now. Not finished with his sentence, Theo began to shout.
“That gorilla sold us to a ruthless killer who just left the bar!!” Theo could not control himself and cried
“Cabiner..nuh says..”.
Ryou clearly recalled what Kaito said a while ago.
[The possibility of them being able to fight and judging from their ability to leave quickly without such a sound was certain that they were dangerous]
[I even think they're used to killing with barely audible footsteps like that]
“Don't tell me that that was–” Ryou's eyes widened in shock while saying that
“They will kill my friends and sell them!! I need to get back home!! Let go of me!”
Theo rebels and manages to escape from Ryou. He started running back quickly. But Ryou who is still in shock does not mean to make Theo run away alone.
“Fuck basic!!”
Ryou chased after the boy again and managed to catch him back. After being captured by Ryou, Theo rebelled again and tried to release himself while continuing to scream and cry.
“Let go of me!!”
“You think you can do something to those people?! You'll only die sooner if you try to fight him!”
“My friends are in danger now and I have no time to wait!!”
“Kh..”.
Ryou had run out of patience and started throwing the boy to the ground.
Buuuk
“Akh!!” Theo shouted not long after his body fell to the ground
Ryou quickly pulled out his sword and pointed it at Theo's neck.
“Ahh!!” Theo was surprised to see the taper end of the sword was already in front of his eyes
Simultaneously, he saw Ryou's cold gaze that looked like it was demeaning to him.
“Now how can you fight my sword, boy?”
“.....” Theo can only tremble and cry out of fear
“.....” Ryou only saw her crying and shaking
After which he pulled back his sword and stored it to its previous position. Ryou knelt down and looked at Theo with a serious look.
“See how stupid and weak you are. Trying to leave without a plan will only shorten your life. What do you think I'm after you this far?!”
“R–Ryou. Hiks..hiks...huwaaaa”.
Theo starts to be unable to hold back her tears and Ryou hugs her.
The best efforts of a scathing-mouthed critic like Ryou. Even though she was so stubborn and fierce, Ryou who loved her brother so much certainly had a great sense of empathy.
While crying in Ryou's arms, Theo continues to curse Justin.
“I curse him!! I will never forgive him! I won't forgive him! He's a demon, he deserves to die. He deserved to die!!. I wish he died!!”
Without anyone realizing it, there was a small glow from inside Theo's clothing collar. A small point of light but can change the wheel of fate in the alien place.
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