Almekia Kingdom
47. Opal - Prisoner

I don't know how long I fainted, so aware I found myself confined in a cold, dark and dense room, not a single light illuminated. I don't even know if it's day or night...

“Tina? Platina?..” you are not sure you will get an answer.

Not sure if there's anyone else in this room but me. I moved my arms and legs, my hands were cuffed and my feet were tied to the rope. I snapped my legs to untie me, but I kept my hands cuffed.

I searched all the floors and walls of the room, looking for clues about the room I was in. The iron everywhere, the floor and the walls of the room were all made of iron, maybe I was held in a container or a train carriage.

“Uuuuh...uuuh...” I faintly heard a very weak and shrill moaning sound.

“Tina? Platinum where are you?” my mouth suddenly shrieked in alarm, afraid that something might happen to Platina.

Silence, no answer. Instead, the moaning continued to sound, getting weaker, making me panic more...

“Quiet, Opal!” My orders to myself were strangely always unable to calm down and think rationally about the things that concerned Platina...

"Calm down!” breathe in and concentrate on me.

As a result I can detect the origin of the moaning sound, on the right front of me. My reflex stood up and ran towards that direction, pausing as soon as I realized my hand was still cuffed. I put all my strength into my hands and snapped them so that the chains of the handcuffs were cut off.

I made a small light at the end of my finger with a little exertion of my chi energy.

“Platina..” I darted toward a body that curled up trembling in the corner of the room, no doubt the yellow gear suit was the clothes that Platina was wearing.

“Platina...Hang on, Platina..” I grabbed that weak body. I made lighting to check the situation by burning something I found on the floor. I don't think it would be dangerous to burn because this room is made of iron all over.

I watched and examined Platina's body from head to toe. His body was very hot and full of sweat. Looks like he has a fever because of his wounds that were not treated due to the fight earlier, started to get infected.

How'this? He must immediately get help, if not fatal consequences. But in this place there is nothing that can be used to treat it, even clean water is also not there...

“Hey you stupid! What are you doing?” Suddenly a door opened from one side of the room, a very bright light immediately burst into blinding my eyes.

“You're dead huh? You can die out of breath if you want to start a fire in this closed room!”

A young girl of my age was standing on the doorstep with her waist ruffled. Her long hair was reddish in color and tied high above her head.

Her dress style makes her look violent behind her beauty, she wears a sleeveless red shirt, leather trousers, high boots and leather gloves, as well as many knives stuck to his belt and thighs.

“Sorry, I won't mess around, but please help my friend! He's sick, he needs treatment as soon as possible” I replied lowly.

'Damn, I hate begging others for help. But for Platina...'

“Huh she's an idiot girl who came back just to save a weak sneak like you right?” The girl approached us, observing Platina more closely.

“He is not just ‘friend’ of course? She what are you?” tanyanya smiled cynically.

“Ehm. Please save him.”

“Bas a cowardly brat, a time only to fight a woman you to sacrifice your lover like this? What kind of a man are you?” The girl's cetus was getting more and more piercing but knelt next to me checking Platina's condition.

“So the red gear pilot was..you?” I asked half in disbelief and replied with a mocking snort.

What a shame, all five of us made a fuss, even me and Platina to get caught by just because of a woman?

Well even with a dozen of his men anyway. Who exactly is this girl? He seems rude and sadistic, but it is undeniable that his gear skills are really topnotch.

“I can help him as long as you follow some of my conditions. You got it, jerk?”

“Terms? What condition? Say it! I am willing to do anything for his safety.” I replied impatiently.

“No doctor, just tools and potluck medicine. You're not that stupid so you can't take care of it, are you?"

"I'm warning you not to mess around or you'll both die. I'll tell you what you have to do for me. How?”

“Alright I agree,” there is no other option for me other than to agree terms from him.

Without answering I lifted Platina's body off the floor, I carried it in front of my chest. In a very fast movement the red-haired girl moved her hand with a knife and cut off some Platina hair.

“Hei...what are you doing?” my protest was angry at his sudden action.

It is not so visible because only a few strands of hair he took, but still I do not like Platina hair taken. What is that hair for? I'm afraid he'll use it for some other crime.

“What? You wanna fight, asshole? Just shut up and follow me!” His reply ignored me and continued to walk ahead of my steps.

I thought as hard as I could not find the answer to why he took some Platina hair. Some of the worst possibilities also passed through my mind, but as quickly as I pushed away. I hope it's just my concern.

In our current condition, however, only he can save Platina. I walked slowly behind the girl, following her.

The red-haired girl led us to a square building near our stowage carriage. The girl took us to a room. Well at least there is a bed to put and care for Platina there. A simple restroom containing only a single bed, a chair and a small table for me to take care of Platina.

Simple medical equipment was also provided in accordance with his promise to me. After meeting all the care needs and providing drinking water for us, the girl left just like that.

Well at least we can still live as long as there is water, even without food. Maybe the legs can still last a few days.

After the girl left, I took Platina and I made sure she was safe and had her fever. Kukompres his forehead with a wet handkerchief until I fall asleep also beside his bed. The long journey and the draining of my energy made me very tired and sleepy.

I gasped in shock as I felt a subtle swipe in my head. I hurriedly rubbed my eyes to regain my consciousness. As soon as I opened my eyes I found a sweet smile Platina welcomed me.

“Good morning, Brother Opal” said cheerfully.

I smiled back, relieved to see him fresh and healthy after a full night I took care of him and stood guard next to his bed.

"Me, me why?" ask Platina in confusion.

"You were hurt by the fight. Your wounds are infected, causing you to have a fever. But it seems to be safe now." I'm trying to explain the situation. I checked her temperature once again by putting the back of my hand against her forehead. It's not hot anymore.

“Thank you, Brother Opal. I would've died if there wasn't you. It's really lucky to be with an all-round doctor like you.” he said smiling sweetly at me.

“Tina, I'm sorry. Because of me you got like this” I said full of regrets.

"I wouldn't be able to do anything either without a loan of equipment and facilities from the girl.”.

“Girl? Who?” Refuting Platina was curious.

“I,” suddenly the person we were talking about appeared in the doorway.

“Hi how are you?” tanyakanya. I felt that his attitude towards Platina was quite friendly, in stark contrast to his attitude towards me.

“Hai, thank you yes. I've improved,” replied Platina with her typical friendly and cheerful tone.

“My name is Platina Vse Bessemertie and this is Opal Hiryu Sumeragi,” without I could prevent Platina by innocently revealing our identity.

Mampv! Can Platina divulge our identity so easily? To the robber who attacked us...

The girl was stunned long enough to hear Platina's words. It seemed a little surprised to hear it, perhaps because of Platinum's innocence or because of our name.

“Bessemertie...Sumeragi..” the girl's ghost was like he was thinking and planning something.

I faintly saw him smiling cynically with a hint of contented romance on his face, giving me a slight creep with what he was thinking. It's not impossible that he knows who we really are from our last name.

"Oh sorry, my name is Ruby,” she finally replied.

What's the matter? Why did I get a bad feeling from her smile just now? Can he recognize our last name? Did he know that we came from a noble family of the palace?

'Damn 'em! I hope this is just my unwarranted concern.'

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