Become A Human In Another World
ACT 3: Chapter 2 - Situation in Furyuun
1 Day before Ren's arrival to the city of Furyuun...
This was the time Aina and Kurls got the information about Eldergale from the party that somehow survived the city.
Kurls also decides to take Aina back to Suzu's dormitory.
"Oh yes, Aina! What about the guy who was chasing you?" Kurls asked slightly, while still on guard if they returned to attack while they were on their way.
Aina slightly shuddered remembering that, then glanced at Kurls.
"Y-yeah, I can't help that Aina is calm." replied Aina quickly, now not hiding her fear.
"But I knew Uncle Kurls would definitely do something to them, didn't I?" ask Aina.
Kurls just kept quiet, peering small in response.
Hardly anyone knows, but Kurls is a former Rank-A Adventurer. He was even for ability, he was arguably equivalent to even surpassing a few S-Rank.
But since the requirement to ascend to Rank-S was to defeat the boss, this was a bit difficult for Kurls who had the Assassin job.
Moreover, he attacked using a dagger, and some sharp threads.
So he's perfectly suited to being a killer, but not by fighting monsters.
It's a little strange why he became an adventurer.
"Uhhhm, Aina is a bit clueless, why can uncle Kurls save Aina? Aina thought that Aina had asked uncle to help look after Suzu, so there was no way that uncle would be there on time." asked Aina.
"Well, it's because Miss Suzu gave birth to you, Aina. To be honest, he heard our conversation at the door of the room." Kurls explained.
She actually sensed Suzu's whereabouts, but she just kept waiting for what would happen.
"And therefore, Miss Suzu asked me to accompany you. It was proof that Miss Suzu was worried about Aina.
Aina who heard it only nodded, then kept quiet. They passed through the gate of the dormitory, as Kurls waved towards the guards, as he had already made a connection with the Dormitory guards. So it was easy for him to go in and out.
"Yahh, Aina is very happy if Sister Suzu worries about Aina. But dear, Aina can't bring good news for Suzu's sister." Aina closed her eyes, trying not to cry.
The atmosphere became silent, there was only the sound of crickets and the wind whispering to each other.
?!
Kurls felt someone was watching them. Hence, he immediately went into his most prepared mode right away.
"What's up, uncle Kurls?" asked Aina who felt the change in Kurls.
Kurls simply shook her head, looking around as she continued walking, keeping herself looking calm.
A moment later, someone in guard clothes came from behind him, walking slowly but faster than the two of them. Moreover, he still looked at the two of them with a puzzled look.
Seeing that, Kurls loosened her guard, and returned to walking calmly.
("Hufft, obviously he's watching us, isn't he? We're the hostels who came here last night, aren't we. Morning.") Kurls nodded her head slowly.
That way, they immediately got to the front of Suzu's room. Actually Aina wanted to enter immediately so as not to disturb, if Suzu was sleeping.
"Welcome, please come in." and it turns out Suzu opened the door for the two of them.
"Eh, Sister Suzu? Why hasn't Suzu slept? It's almost morning!" said Aina, trying to keep her voice to cheer.
"I'm waiting for you. Honestly, I don't want to sleep alone right now. And also, I've made herbal tea for you two. He said, this can make the mind calmer." replied Suzu as she picked up a few luxurious looking cups.
Kurls smiled awkwardly, as she knew what Suzu meant.
Aina also immediately sat down, and took and sipped the tea slowly, enjoying it.
"Ahh, this is so good! Where does Sister Suzu know this recipe?" asked Aina enthusiastically. Actually she was preparing to tell Suzu about Eldergale.
"Well, I told Ren. Besides, she also really likes tea." Suzu replied as she stroked her cup, smiling.
"Anu, Sister Suzu!" Aina yelled cut. His heart thought that this was the right thing.
The air became heavy, with some sadness in it. Everyone easily knew, that this would be an uneasy conversation.
"Yes? What's the matter, Aina?" suzu's voice shook.
"A-Ahh, that." Aina took a breath.
"We got an information from the Rank-A party, the Black Crow" Aina said. Suzu just took her tea, drank it.
"Some Black, huh? It was a very famous party. Even some of them have reached S-Rank and have an offer to become a Guildmaster." explained Suzu. It seems like this "Some Black" party is very famous.
"Yes. And they were actually from Eldergale before leaving here." continued Aina sadly.
"But sorry, they withdrew their party, because even their tanks lost in just one attack by the monsters in the city of Eldergale. Therefore, their leader said it was impossible." continued Aina, trying not to give Suzu hope.
Suzu's eyes that had been sparkling, now dim again, and began to water.
"Even the Black Crow party retreated instantly huh?" her tears began to fall.
"I was expecting it. I expected it. But, but!" Suzu started crying. Even though his eyes were puffy and began to swell.
"I just want to se-" he said, stopping, because Suzu fainted. The ceramic cup he was holding fell to the floor, immediately being held up by Kurls, and his leaning body was also pushed by him.
"Uncle Kurls!!" Aina shouted, slightly raising her tone.
"I'm sorry. I know it's wrong, but it has to be done. You see for yourself, right, Miss Suzu's condition? She must have been crying since." Kurls lifts Suzu's body to put her into the bed.
"And after hearing this, Miss will definitely come back crying. Automatically it will reduce the break." Kurls continued.
Aina nodded in silence she also seemed to agree with the way of the Kurls.
"Aina, you go to sleep too. I'll be guarding around here. Soon the sun will rise, but I will try not to disturb you" Kurls said as he prepared a blanket.
"alright. Thank you uncle Kurls." Aina started looking for a place, while Kurls exited the room.
"Mother!" Suzu half shouted. He initially fainted, but he seems to be asleep. Aina slightly recalled what Ren had done to her, coming along to get on the bed, trying to calm her down.
("Sir Ren. I'll believe it! Yep. Aina always believes!")
***
Furyuun Academy, the main courtyard hallway...
"Boss!" a person in guard clothes came over to someone who was walking quickly in the hallway.
"What the fuck are you! How dare you talk to me here?!" yelled the man called "Boss".
"Die!!! Pardon me. I-I found the target! I-I just want to convey that, Boss!" the guard looked frightened, until he fell down because of his intimidation.
The man stopped, then immediately turned around.
"Whatdidyou say? Found her? Don't joke with me!" said the man.
"Y-yeah! S-I can make sure it's right! A Silver-haired Beast boy, about 7 years old! But beside him was someone, who was extremely vigilant. It looks like he's strong." explained the soldier.
Instantly, the person turned around, and accelerated his pace. But, his face was smiling widely.
"Excuse me, where are you going?" asked the guard while following the mysterious person. The man turned, then pushed a big door. But it still isn't open.
"Hoi old bangka! Open door! I have good news for you!" the man shouted as he continued banging on the door.
The door seemed to glow a little dark, and then it opened.
It looks a rather pleasant and horrible sight.
Along the way, there were many girls of different races, wearing various costumes. And there was also, one of the children who was dressed right in front of them all.
And who was in the middle, a man, who looked aged with a robe and a staff next to him.
The stick was no ordinary wooden stick. It was a magic wand, which looked like he was not an indiscriminate person.
"Hey, Ford! You're interrupting my night show! I've been doing this all the time until morning, and now you're screwing it up! Are you tired of living?!" shouted the man with anger.
That person who was now known as Ford, only shook his head.
"You wouldn't dare to do it. But I didn't choose to do it. I only have good information for you" Ford said as he crossed his arms.
"information? Whatisit? Don't talk about Dungeons, I really don't like them!" yelled the man.
"No. Found her. I found your favorite "toy", you know!" said Ford.
The man's eyes lifted, he immediately got up from his seat. His face also turned vibrant, different from when Ford first arrived.
"really? That's nice! Really good! This time I will not let go! I'll give her a slave necklace no matter what!" said the man.
In every word and face, it depicted something unpleasant, and his evil intentions.
"Capture him no matter what. I don't accept failure. I'll pay whatever you want, too. Besides, I will use my power to corner her!" the man flicked his robe, walked and turned, like dancing with a shadow.
"So, is that a deal?" asked Ford with a cynical smile.
"Do I have to explain it to your little brain again?" The man was still dancing in excitement, not thinking about the surroundings.
"I'll assume that's a yes."