Maple High School Academy Hidden Year 1
Levi Strauss and the Journey to the North - West - See You When I See You

See You When I See You

“YOU SO LOOK A LOT like my sister if you cry like that. Her face is ugly.”

Levi was helped to his feet by Lord Betelgeuse. He who was crying was happy, now chuckles at realizing the shameful thing he did. Fortunately, there are no other students at the moment. “Finally, I already consider you as my parent.”

“Not om-om anymore?”

Levi scratched his head. “Slightly, anyway,” said. “By the way, it's over, isn't it, Lord?”

Lord Betelgeuse nodded then looked around him. This place has become a historical relic. He then sat on a stone while taking a deep breath. This fight was draining a lot of his energy. Yes, yes, if you are old!

“That woman, what happened to her?”

The person Levi was referring to was a female figure lying not far from their place. Lord Betelgeuse explained that he was originally the ruler of this golden castle. They fought quite fiercely, until finally the woman was killed. “I have no intention of killing him, but since he forced, I have no other choice.”

“I don't see any wounds or scars of the fight.”

“I stole his soul, Levi,” Lord Betelgeuse bluntly said. “His soul goes into the afterlife with the spirits. Maybe he and his subordinates will experience orientation there.”

Levi was shocked for a moment. “Seriously? The spirit world also has that kind of thing?”

Lord Betelgeuse just laughed.

“At the time of the fight, the spirits of my parents came. Why can it happen?” Levi asked. He still clearly remembered how the two spirits protected him in the crucial moments.

“They are the exception,” replied Lord Betelgeuse. “I only call the spirits who still hold grudges and victims due to major events in the year 2222. However, when the portal opened, both of your parents came. They said they wanted to protect. From here, you know who they want to protect, right?”

Levi looked at the vast expanse of the sky, clean and cloudless. “Ya, it's me.”

“I've read a proverb out of nowhere. It sounds like this, the love of parents all the time. Understand?”

Levi's hugging for sure. “I hundred understand.”

“If so, it is time we leave this place,” said Lord Betelgeuse as he rose from his seat. “It would be very risky if we linger here.”

“What about the woman's body?”

“Let me take care,” reply Lord Betelgeuse. “You first get out. I've called the badge train there.”

Levi simply nodded in obedience and rushed away from there while Lord Betelgeuse looked at the female corpse that looked like a princess was in a long sleep. “It is a shame that you chose to die, when I could take you to my palace,” replied Lord Betelgeuse. “With great respect, I give this white rose as a sign of farewell.”

A white rose is placed on the chest of the Queen's body. Now, there was nothing left of that invisible golden castle. Even the golden rays that enveloped the entire part of the castle also disappeared after the destruction of asteroid debris. Only time recorded how this place became abandoned debris. Lord Betelgeuse turned to leave the body there with success on a mission.

Now only an awkward smile was raised before his figure disappeared.

 Levi finally reached Ginko Forest at night. He was dropped off at the same place the first time this mission was carried out. At that time, Levi still remembered how he was not interested in traveling to find the most valuable experience with a ruler from Malice Island. An experience he will never forget in his entire life.

Levi Strauss stared fixedly at the handsome man in front of him. “If it wasn't for you, I would probably add to the prolonged problem.”

“We never know what fate goes like, Son,” reply. “And now, destiny brings you to something extraordinary.”

“Yes, I am so grateful to that destiny.”

“Before parting, I will give you this. Product purchase voucher from Witchcraft Laboratory.” Lord Betelgeuse gave a special paper to Levi Strauss.

“What's the use, Lord?”

“This trip caused your gloves to break, didn't it? I'll be happy to make you a new one. Certainly with much stronger resistance than before.”

Levi's eyes sparkled. “Really?”

Lord Betelgeuse nodded. Then, he raised his wings and plucked three strands of black feathers for him to give to Levi. “As per my promise. Use this fur as best you can for your research, son.”

“Padahan, I've forgotten it.”

Lord Betelgeuse winked. “A man must not forget his promise, Boy,”. “Ah, one more! There's information you need to tell Navarro about this trip.”

“A-what?”

“Close.”

Lord Betelgeuse lowered his head, sticking it with Levi's head, with the intention of transferring the information through the mind. With a sense of awkwardness, Levi felt all the words of Lord Betelgeuse stored in his brain memory clearly. “This is my way to exchange information in secret,” he said. “Tomorrow, come see Navarro and just tap your forehead three times. All that information will come out of your mouth automatically. Understand?”

Levi nodded slowly, there was a sense of awkwardness when his head came into contact with the man's head.

“Then, it's finished our current meeting, Levi Strauss. Say my regards later to your pitiful principal, huh?”

“Communicate, commander.”

Lord Betelgeuse laughed. “Truly interesting kid.”

“One more time, can I someday adventure with you again Lord Betelgeuse?”

Lord Betelgeuse stopped when he opened the door of his chariot. He looked at Levi with a challenging face. “All right, as long as you don't become a burden. Next time, I won't be kind, you know.”

Levi Strauss laughed happily. “Alright! If that day comes I make sure you will be surprised by the great ability.”

“I hold your word,” he said then get on the train.

Levi jumped with his hands clenched into the air. He once again bid farewell before running in down the Ginko Forest. The trip with Lord Betelgeuse opened up a lot of his mind about a lot of things. He was also happy to be close to someone. Even though he hated almost all aspects of his school, but there was one person who made his hatred stifled.

“Other times, I have to take Lily James to dinner together,” Levi murmured to the trees. “About she's ready not to, huh?”