Arafura S1 - Darker Than Black
S1 | Chapter II | White Ash Two Defenders On One Same Road

The Yen strategy actually sounds simple. He wants the attack on the terror plotters not to be launched as quickly as possible. That commandment is contrary to what everyone believes.

Originally Jon, the blonde-haired man showed his stubbornness. He disagrees that handling problems is solved slowly. He no longer wants any casualties.

"Shut up, Jon." Resolute Mr. Gen, "it is precisely we cannot immediately respond quickly to their actions. We should know, they must have anticipated a spontaneous attack."

Yen agrees. "Right, sir, they must have put some of his subordinates somewhere."

"But if there are more victims—" Jon still could not bear.

"Bas stupid." Cut Roy, "you're still playing with this. A brindled nose like you—"

Hearing that spontaneously Jon's hand gripped Roy's clothes, "What did you say?! Even if it's like this, I really care about the outside!"

Both views are clashing with each other. The aura of ugliness filled with annoyance made the two not get along.

"Stop, Jon!"

Sam as Jon's old friend immediately locks Jon's neck and separates it from Roy. His burly hands made him unable to resist.

"L—Let go, Sam!"

"No, you've disrupted this meeting. You should understand, Jon, sometimes what we feel is true, but have you ever thought, is all truth always true? This is how you do it, you're selfish, Jon. Look around!"

Jon looked around. All eyes looked at him. It seems that they already know what Jon is feeling, but they prefer to be quiet and obedient. Not that they all do not care, but it would be nice to be a person who understands the situation.

It's really heavy right now. Jon knows how the South Gakuin Fire is. His easily fed up attitude towards injustice made him think selfishly, however Mr. Gen did not blame him. Mr. Gen only smiles as soon as he sees Jon's selfishness in order to encourage kindness.

Same with Elijah. Suddenly when all was silent, he immediately stood up and dared to defend Jon.

"You're right, Jon. I don't blame you at all. Your feelings like that actually show the light of goodness that is in your heart."

Elijah walked up to Jon who was still being held by Sam. His hand he stretched out and gave off a moon-like light. The light rained down on Jon's entire body until it glittered beautifully.

Elijah smiled. "From the beginning you hated the government. Their existence seemed to bring no change. As if it does not uphold the value of justice. Therefore, you intend to stand alone to establish the truth, you also try to refuse once Mr. Gen appoints you to be his subordinate."

"Well do you know what my heart is," Jon immediately released himself from Sam's hands and rose before Elijah, "but somehow, I wanted to be stopped many times, so many times, I will obey myself. I'm sick of the ugliness out there."

Jon walked over to Mr. Gen. His face looked very serious.

"Master. If everyone wants to fit the strategy, please give me an exception order. Let me attack first."

Hearing that everyone was upset, including Yen.

"Are you kidding me?! That'll get us all in trouble!"

Mr. Gen cuts, "Stop, Yen. He's talking to me."

"A—I'm sorry Mr."

Yen sat back in silence. Mr. Gen looked back at Jon.

"Do you realize what you've done, Jon?" Said Mr. Gen. His eyes looked at Jon's eyes very sharply, but his lips seemed to be smiling.

"Yes, I am aware. I dare to do it because that is my goal. From the very beginning before becoming a member, I wanted to uphold the truth of what I could not previously do."

"Is that really so?"

"Yes, Sir. I do it for my own satisfaction. I won't let you down."

Hearing that Mr. Gen was getting more and more smiling. His hands immediately clapped as if he liked the tough attitude in Jon.

"Alright, Jon. I believe you."

Jon's eyes were slightly widened to hear that, as if surprised to not believe that Mr. Gen would allow it.

Jon knelt respectfully.

"I'm really grateful, sir. I'll try on my way."

"Self Jon. You can get out of this room. Get ready soon."

Then Jon walked out of the room leaving everyone who looked at him in shock in disbelief. Yen thinks so too. He didn't expect Mr. Gen to support him.

"Why do you support him, sir?"

Mr. Gen laughed for a moment, "he's awesome, isn't he?"

"Eh?"

"I'm not kidding, Yen. I knew from the beginning he would walk alone. Although he was a person who joked a lot and teased when calm, he was an easy person to rely on. Therefore, believe me."

Elijah is facing Mr. Gen.

"Sir, then, let me accompany Jon."

"Did?!" Viena was surprised, "what are you doing, Elijah!"

"I'm not kidding, Viena! I was amazed by him, so Mr. Gen—" Elijah turned to face Mr. Gen, "please allow me to accompany him. I can send you a message if something goes wrong, it can also ease the wound if he gets hurt."

Sam cuts, "wait for Elijah. Are you serious? I'm an old friend, I understand his attitude. He is the kind of guy who just wants to walk alone. Maybe he won't accept you."

"No." Elijah denied, "when I showered his body with my light, I could feel how lonely Jon was. He wants everyone to believe, he wants everyone to believe. His past—I can see everything."

"Don't you joke?!" Sam's surprised. His eyes looked completely incredulous.

"No, I'm serious. In fact, Jon wants you to trust him, Sam. He thinks that your choices are always against him."

"A—I don't mean—"

Sam was sad to hear that. He betrayed Jon's existence.

Mr. Gen suddenly laughed out loud, the chaotic aura that enveloped the room instantly shattered being swallowed by the sound of his laughter.

"I didn't expect, it turned out that a strategy meeting would be like this. Some defend each other and argue against each other, but you both walk in the truth. That's life! Truth and truth seem meaningless when different paths." Mr. Gen then looked at Elijah, "go with Jon. I don't have the heart if he's always alone."

Elijah was happy to hear it. "Thank you Sir! Then, I'm clearance to leave."

"E—Elia!" Viena could no longer stop him. Elijah was gone and disappeared behind the door of the room.

The atmosphere is back. In the room now only Mr. Gen, Yen, Roy, Sam, and Viena left.

"So how, sir?" Asked Yen, "excuse me, but it seems like the strategy we previously planned has failed."

"No." Mr. Gen denied that, "we have just entered the beginning. In that case, I will give you a few single commands each of you. Do you want to take it?"

"We're ready, sir."

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