Arafura S1 - Darker Than Black
S1 | Chapter I | Throne Seat Black Light

Mr. Rom—the supreme leader of the Arbelen Group and the northern Fire lord of Gakuin—now just sits quietly while smoking his cigarette. His feet he lifted onto the table as if showing a haughty feeling. Smoke billowed out of his mouth and floated across the room.

Anggo, the black-haired man who was obedient to Mr. Rom stood right beside the table facing Mr. Rom. "Are you really giving up the Castle area as a battleground, Mr Rom?"

Mr. Rom just raised his cheek as if smiling. "What am I thinking about that for? The northern Gakuin fire has more beautiful buildings than the castle. After all, my interests are different from what Mr. Gen thought. I'll do anything to make it happen."

"I'm sorry, sir." Anggo continued with a face of confusion, "to be honest I still do not understand what your interests mean. Why did you let Ziyo fight with Lord Gen even though you already knew the outcome? Besides, regarding the girl who attacked the castle, why did you deliberately provoke her?"

Both of Mr. Rom's cheeks began to lift making his lips open displaying his sharp fangs. His eyes seemed to widen as if he was enjoying the dark atmosphere. "I want a brat like Ziyo to acknowledge Lord Gen's strength. Stupid him, even I can't demean him. He is my best rival! Besides, regarding the girls, I did deliberately lure him in by giving Aio a careless mission."

"Is it because Aio made a mistake like Ziyo?" Ask Arbelen.

"No." Replied Mr. Rom, "i have made it little to ensure the state of the Gakuinia Water. Besides, on the other hand I want their presence."

"Did you know Aio would make it?"

Mr. Rom laughed. "Stupid. Don't tell me you don't understand at all. Why do you think I invited Mr Gen forcibly? Of course the answer is because I'm not sure that Aio will succeed. I can't believe it, it turns out that the two things I set both worked. It's fun, isn't it?"

Anggo's gaze momentarily widened feeling a little frightened. He could only fall silent unable to do so. However, in any case, for him Mr. Rom is the best leader since the past Academy still stands. Anggo admired her so much that she would do many things for her, including supporting her in living her interests.

"Yes, very nice, sir." Anggo replied with a smile.

Suddenly someone entered the room in a hasty manner. His face looks panicked but still tries to be polite when dealing with Mr. Rom. It turned out that he was an administrator who was in the field of information.

"Excuse me, Mr. Rom!" Say that guy.

"What's the rush?" Mr. Rom's Sahut.

His breathing was a little rushed. "Sorry to interrupt, sir. There's a report from the central lab. Mr. Gen looks to have broken a cell that just filled up. Looks like it's intent on seizing the girl."

Instantly Anggo and Mr. Rom were surprised to hear that sentence. They seemed to have not expected that Mr. Gen would find his way to the hidden laboratory—where the girls were used as research tools.

"How is this, Mr Rom? Didn't that girl just get arrested? Maybe he's still alive." Said Anggo, his mind seemed to be in chaos.

Mr. Rom was momentarily silent. His gaze was very sharp as if he was very focused. In his mind had raged the various choices that would soon be set by him. He must have been aware of all his thoughts, whatever he said will soon change the storyline of his interests. For a moment he tried to take a deep breath while closing his eyes. One choice was to convince him.

"A-Are you sure, sir?" The man seemed to not believe hearing it.

Mr. Rom looked into his eyes. "So you doubt me?"

"A—No Mr." The man smiled in fear, "alright. I'll report it soon."

"good. Then leave immediately."

The person then bowed respectfully to Mr. Gen before finally leaving the room. A moment of silence came to envelop this room. Mr. Rom clenched his hands while leaning back in his chair as if annoyed by the information.

"alright. Mr. Gen. Turns out you can take value in this game. I didn't think I was drawn with you." At once Mr. Rom took the paper in front of him and crushed it, "even so my interests will continue to run. Mr. Gen. What can you do?"

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