El-Fighter: The Brave New Fighter (Book I)
78. Something You Hide
“ A-WHAT ?! “ Swift Polly surprised to hear what Rough Polly asked
“ Hah ? What surprised you ?! “ Ask Rough Polly
“ Don't joke ! Oxtoroo betrayed you said ?! “ Swift Polly again asked Rough Polly
“ Oh yaa~ he already broke my heart a few years ago.. and now he and Sampson are starting to dare to betray our people ! I honestly wasn't surprised to see Young Master betray because he proved to be a coward and didn't like the responsibility of passing on his throne ! “ Clear Rough Polly
“ So you want to accuse me of being the mastermind of all this ?! “ Asked Swift with her tone of annoyance
“ What ? Ohohooo~ no-tidaaak~ I just want to make sure if you definitely know what he's doing or planning because YOU ALONE.. It's close to each other with him ! I thought you always took advantage of stealing your sister's ex-boyfriend.I admit you're pretty good too because of your stupid time with her ! “ Clearly Rough while accusing Swift who he thought had snatched Oxtoroo from him
“...”
Swift Polly was furious and silent for a moment after being ridiculed by her eldest sister. But he was curious about what Rough Polly said about Oxtoroo allegedly betraying the Thetoid people. Because of her curiosity, this is what makes Swift Polly inevitably tell about their previous mission and what made Oxtoroo betray their people
“ So... what makes Oxtoroo betray... us ? “ Asked Swift with her tone of doubt
“ So you now want to know and listen to your brother's explanation ? “ Rough back asking
“ Tell me quickly ! “ Tapes Swift with a vexed tone
“ Good ! Glabe... Oxtoro is not alone ! He and Sampson also decided to defect us with alasa “support Young Master usurp his imperial throne” ! “ Clear Rough
“ Sampson too ? “ Swift was a little surprised when Rough mentioned Sampson's name
“ Ho’oh! They also argue that he does not side with the Fighter, but in reality they are actually siding with them because the Alpha midget is helping them ! “ Continue Rough
“ Hmmmm... so you guys have drawn conclusions easily if they become “traitors” because Fighter helped them ?! “ Swift asked again with her tone of doubt
“ And that's why I came here because I wanted to know if you knew anything about his movements as long as you were with him ! I'm sure Oxtoroo-kun and Sampson often communicate with each other~ “ Obviously Rough while being suspicious of Swift
“ I have absolutely no idea about his intention to “betray our” ! But. judging by your reaction to telling His Holiness Zozo's death.that's what I suspect more than him ! “ Swift Polly answered by stepping out of her chair and putting a sharp gaze before Rough Polly
Hearing her sister's words made Rough Polly very upset. The elite soldier replied that Swift's rank was still much lower than her and she had no right to know what was in the empire and the military inside except those who worked the Family of Emperors
“ You've forgotten what our position is, Swift ?! There's nothing YOU need to suspect about His Majesty's death ! His death was a punishment for putting too much trust in the traitor and forgetting the one who truly cared about the future of Thetoid Ummah ! So there's no point in you suspecting His Majesty's death ! Now is the time to punish the traitors and protect those who have not been affected by the traitor ! “ Clearly Rough Polly with her upset tone while approaching herself to the cell door
“ You... “
“ Naaaah Swift ! Be thankful that I am the one who gave you a second chance because we are both siblings ! But.. Another condition so that you can be given a chance of a longer life is.. You must cooperate with us ! How about Swift ?! “ Rough Polly makes an offer with her threatening tone to Swift Polly
“...”
“ Okeee~ if you still need time ! Think about your choice ! Do not long~ “ Rough Sahut while out of the room of the Mother Ship Theta
Swift Polly could only fall silent and stare at her sister sharply. The woman sits back in her basket and lies down thinking about the actions of Oxtoroo and Sampson
“ Does General Argus know about this ? “ Think Swift
In the evening at the Shinjitsu International High School dormitory park, which is a barrier for student and student dormitories, the five V-FIGHTERs are talking about who will be their future opponents and allies while watching the students who are there doing night activities such as playing music, skateboarding and playing basketball between students and schoolgirls
“ Nih ! Drinks for the five of us “ Ryuga bought a Yogurt drink that he bought from the beverage machine in the student dormitory
“ Makasih~ “ Jubei directly pick it up with pleasure
“ Thanks ya~ As usual you are always good for our metraktir even though we never told you “ Gumam Inuya while drinking his Yogurt
“ Hmmmm~ so.. is it possible that the students who are here will one day be our allies ? “ Tazuya asked Inuya and the others while watching the other students singing and skateboarding together
“ Can be so “ Inuya replied
“ Or maybe... They can be our enemy ?! “ Tanya Tazuya with a tone of half cynicnys
“ We can be careful with someone, but that does not mean we are bad at thinking with them “ Inuya said.
“ But you are often bad-tempered with the girls “ Murmured Ataru to Inuya
“ Hah ? What ?! Heh that's because some of them have such a shitty mouth that I can't stand to hear it ! “ Chirps Inuya with irritated tone
“ Um ! “ slightly offended Jubei rebukes Inuya by pretending to cough
“ Hey Jubei... I'm not saying “all girls” looooh~ To be honest I'm relieved because you are still mending from Ichinose and other gossiping girls “ Sahut Inuya who straightened out if Jubei is different from others
“ Well Inuya-kun~ judging from your behavior and caram talking I can see that you are a bad person in lying but also too brutal in honesty “ Ataru gives an honest comment about Inuya
“ Oh come on ! I always talk about what I feel and what I see ! Like it or not, I'll be honest ! “ Inuya replied with his casual tone
Hearing what Inuya said made Tazuya speak about his response to the actions of Oxtoroo and Sampson. The young man admitted that he did not expect much with the two of them to help defeat Morsdantaque and his elite soldiers. But if it proves there are other intentions then Tazuya is prepared to take serious steps to punish them
“ I still don't trust Oxtoroo and Sampson to help us ! “ Tazuya said while drinking his Yogurt
“ Hm ? “
“ I know they want to defeat Galaztis and the others. but I still doubt those who will side with us ! I know they say they don't side with us. But I still doubt what they did really for Dullart's sake ! That's because they're still with the General... “Clearly Tazuya while remembering General Argus
“ So you think they did that because they were told by their General ? “ Ask Inuya
“ Is Sure ‘kan ? They were military men and Imperial servants ! So I doubt if they dare to do that out of their own will ! “ Answer Tazuya
“ You are right Hideyuki.. even if they want to cooperate with us. It does not mean we accept them with open arms “ Ryuga said.
“ Looks like we still can not be relieved for now “ Sahut Inuya
“ If they are proven to have other intentions behind this cooperation. I will not hesitate to take firm steps against them ! Not because of us. but because they've been playing Dullart-san ! “ Clear Tazuya
Inuya and the other V-FIGHTER said nothing when they heard Tazuya's statement just now. However Inuya only answered with a small nod and his flat expression signified that he agreed with her
“ The world is vast yaa~ we can not know if they are really good or not original ! Because it is difficult for us to put trust with others “ Inuya explained about the morality of the world that is gray in his eyes
“ Hmmm “
Not long ago, Rattana and Danmari approached them to take V-FIGHTER to the “Mini-Concert” area which is located next to each other in the student dormitory cafeteria because today is Kenneth's birthday
“ Hey ! Here it turns out you five ! “ Sapa Rattana
“ Bussaba-san ! And the Man ! “ Tazuya says hello to them
“ Waaah Iga-san ! Finally you know my cool nickname ?! I'm glad to hear it “ Danmari told Tazuya who knows his nickname
“ Yaa~ Inuya who told me about it ! And that's cool ! “ Praise Tazuya
“ What do I need ? “ Ask Ataru
“ Would you like to help prepare for Glenn-san's birthday in the Mini-Concert area ? All students of class 1-LA-A have gathered there “ Take Rattana
“ Hah ? Kenneth Bartholomew Glenn's birthday today ? “ Ask Jubei
“ He didn't say anything with us and no one told us about it “ Sahut Inuya
“ Yaa~ it is because we accidentally heard he was called by parents to give him happy birthday so that is why we want to throw a party so that he is not lonely ~ explained Danmari
“ I'm not sure a dark figure like Glenn-san is a person who likes to party “ Sahut Tazuya
“ Yaaaa all of us have fun and even then we do not want him lonely on his birthday~ let's go with you ? “ Obviously Rattana again offers a solicitation to Tazuya and the others to gather with the others
“ Siiiip ! Let's go there ! “
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They reached “Mini-Concert” and saw the students of class 1-LA-A almost finished decorating the place for Kenneth's birthday party. As Rattana invites Jubei to help the girls, Tazuya and the others approach the students and see Kenneth a little uneasy in the area
“ Come Jubei! Let's help the others there ! “ Invite Rattana while pulling Jubei's arm
“ Okeee~ “
“ Aaaaah look at it ! The mister who had a moody birthday at the dinner table~ “ Inuya said when he saw Kenneth was daydreaming while putting his gloomy face on the dining table
“ I actually do not want to be celebrated sih~ that because I do not like to be the center of attention of the crowd including that in my birthday~ “ Gerutu Kenneth to Tazuya and others
“ Yaa~ are you afraid of others asking for a birthday treaty ? “ Celtap Inuya
“ ‘kan I told you I don't like being the center of attention ! And being mobbed by those people is annoying... Also, I don't want to trouble all of you to prepare this ! “ Said Kenneth who was still using his irritated tone
“ Ayolaah~ we go to school where the children of rich and achievers to continue their education.. I'm sure no one here is expecting for anyone to buy on someone's birthday ! That's all others know because they accidentally listened to your conversation with your parents and thought if you were actually lonely on your birthday “ Obviously Tazuya who wanted Kenneth not to think negatively of others
“... “
“ Haaa~ you five new coming ? Where have you been ?! “ Shan Lee asked Tazuya and the others while approaching the four of them and Kenneth
“ Naaah we have a need at Friedkin Inn because my uncle is having a problem there~ When he was busy fixing water pipes with other employees, he said, we were told to help the rest of the employees to serve the guests “ explained Ataru while making a story that would make Shan Lee believe with them
“ So yes ? I did not think the Friedkin Inn finally became crowded also ya~ because rumors say it is a place that is believed to be rather haunted “, said Shan Lee
“ Khh says who the hell ?! Don't talk that no yes ! “ Sahut Ataru with irritated tone
“ Actually what Shan Lee said there is a point sih~ “ Byak Tazuya to Inuya and Ryuga because the rumor actually leads to Ataru and other employees who are a God of Death
“ Ho’oh ! “ Inuya and Ryuga answered simultaneously with their nods
Not long after, Vlada approached them asking for one of them to go to the minimarket to buy ingredients to make their barbeque meat sauce
“ Hey heeei~ I want to ask for help with this same you~ does anyone want ? “ Ask Vlada to all of them
“ What help ? “ Ask Ryuga
“ To buy ingredients to make barbeque meat sauce kita~ you can see it in this list if anyone wants “ Vlada explained while showing a shopping list that will be bought later
Tazuya saw Haku sitting on the bench next to the “Mini-Concert” area alone while watching other students prepare for the party. Seeing that Tazuya decided to offer himself along with Haku to shop for what he needed
“ Umm... I want ! I'll go with Haku ! “ Tazuya said while saying he wanted Haku to go with him
“ Ah~ so you want to find a chance to get close to him ? “ Goda Inuya
“ No harm ‘kan ? Trying to get close to him as a friend ? “ Reply Tazuya
“ Aaaaah~ nice nice nice ! Haku-chan from earlier hasn't done anything yet. and takes her shopping.I guess that's a good idea ! Soon yaaa I call Haku-chan used to~ “ Sahut Vlada with her cheerful tone which agrees with Tazuya's request
“ Okeeee midget tampa~ good luck yaa~ “ Goda Inuya that makes Kenneth, Shan Lee, Ryuga and Ataru chuckle at hearing that
“ HEEEI DON'T MAKE ME MORE TENSE ! “ Tazuya said with his restless tone
“ Tazuya ? “ Call Haku
“ Hey Haku~ Ahaaa how today we shop at minimarket across there ? You don't mind ? “ Tanya Tazuya with a little shy
“ Don't mind~ “ Answer Haku with his smile
“ Naaah this is her list and hold this money “ Vlada give money and shopping list to Tazuya and Haku
“ Hmmm not so much “ said Ataru who saw the shopping list
“ Okeee understandable ! Come on Haku. We go now ! “ Take Tazuya
“ Carefully dijalan~ do not over time yaa~ “ Sahut Inuya
“ Ah ! Where are Tazuya and Haku-chan going ? “ Tanya Jubei who accidentally saw the two of them leave the Dormitory while putting up a balloon
“ To minimarket “ Reply Elma
“ Tazuyaaaaaaa~ do not go over time with Haku-chan yaa~ not good girls are teenagers left to go alone at night loooh~ “ Sahut Jubei
“ BE-BE-CONTAINED ! DON'T MAKE ME ADD MORE GELISAAH ! “ Shouted Tazuya with his reddened face
Tazuya and Haku go to the nearest minimarket in their Dormitory. While walking towards the place in question, Tazuya invites Haku to talk about his life before staying in the dormitory
“ The streets at night are fun as well yaa~ are you often invited to walk by your family ? “ Ask Tazuya
“ Rarely “ Reply Haku very briefly
“ Really ? Have you ever told your family to buy something at the minimarket ? “ Tazuya again asked curiously
“ Never. Only big brother who often buy what I want~ like buying cakes... video games... comic books.. and others “ explained Haku with his soft tone.
“ Aaah so~ so you often go with your friends or your brother ? “
“ I have no friends. and brother is always busy... “ Clear Haku
“... “
“ Kak Jubei... and you are my first friend.. therefore why I am happy to be invited to walk with you guys “ Haku continues with a slightly timid tone.
“ And with others... are you also familiar ? “ Tazuya asks about Haku's relationship with other 1-LA-A grade students
“ B-yet... I have not dared... “ Obviously Haku with his foot tone
“ Aaaah so yaa~ don't be shy~ everyone here can be friendly kok~ yaaah I know people like Ichinose... Hartoless and Golomanov are rather unapproachable people but I'm sure one day they can be invited to be friends~ there are still many who can be approached besides them ! “ Obviously Tazuya while encouraging Haku to find friends in their class
“ Ummm... “
When Tazuya and Haku want to enter the minimarket, they accidentally cross paths with Karin and Sandy who also want to get out of the minimarket. Tazuya was very surprised because he did not expect to meet the two of them
“ Ah ! “
“ T-Tazu-chii ?! “
“ K-carin ! “
“ Uh ? “ Haku can see if Tazuya and Karin have ever known each other
“ Oh~ happy to see you again “ Sapa Sandy who pretended to be good in front of the three of them
“ S-salam know his friend Tazuya ! I am Haku Akashinya ! “ Haku's spontaneous speech introduces himself to Karin and Sandy
“ Aaaah~ so you can be friends with the Akashinya family child ? Very cool of you Tazu-chii ! Greetings know.. I am Karin Umida~ yes it is true I am her friend Tazuya “ Karin replied while giving a hand job to Haku
As Karin and Haku get acquainted with each other kindly, Tazuya and Sandy give each other sharp glances with unhappy faces attached clearly to their respective faces. Tazuya still could not forget what Sandy had done before
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