Planetes
3. f. Going To The Truth

Ryan read carefully the beloved paper, he did not expect this much. And he seems to have mistaken it a few nights ago, he thinks Elliot performed these rituals. It turns out that the humans with him are performing the ritual, but Elliot is only protecting them.

A little sympathetic to the Planet, when it was said that they existed and would protect humans, it turned out to be true. But for these people ....

"Foolish humans." whispered Ryan, eager for him to bring out his country-specific swear words for them.

For Ryan, ordinary people who perform rituals are very stupid. Although Magus seems to be 'or maybe also the other ones who do not care too much about the demon summoning ritual that is circulating in the human world. After all this ultimately intersected with the black magic lessons he learned, 'equal exchange'.

They do, so they have to be prepared to take risks. Taking a deep breath, this won't be easy.

If you think about it now, Elliot is indeed less observant in associating with humans. The Earthlings he met were ambitious on average and seemed unconcerned about the impact that their passions had.

The curse experienced by the embodiment of Neptune is proof that Elliot must bear the consequences of all the rituals performed by the humans. Exceptions to four—eh? Wait, he seems to have miscalculated? Or is it forgotten?

Well, let's just say the previous three were curses he got instead of rituals. Two karmic consequences, and one due to Elliot are told an urban legend that he should not have heard.

Again, Elliot thought. Should he be grateful for his immortality or not? Clearly, he was spared death. But the curse that was obtained was truly torturous.

"They want to test their luck and get evidence that they are superior to supernatural beings" Elliot responded calmly.

"But, humans don't deserve to be like that. There will be rewards for those who demean other beings. Especially if they're harassing areas they shouldn't be paying for."

In the name of research, they then tease things that should not be tackled. Under the pretext of gaining glory, and driven by their curiosity that was beyond the limits, they were willing to do such forbidden things.

'The reward for those who demean other creatures.'

Elliot's words ring in Ryan's head, but unfortunately even though he knew the true meaning, in the end the environment where he grew up was not far from it.

'A bunch of jerks.'

If Ryan had said that about the Organization he was in now, the Magus were very dedicated to their research. In order to achieve the so-called 'eternity', their magic aesthetic is 'beautiful' if thought of. Inheriting their research to his successors, is beautiful right?

Ryan himself also has a goal for his research, although only limited to finding out. But that doesn't mean it won't be like any other Magus. Thinking about it, Ryan threw his face away from Elliot, inexplicably not daring to look at the blue planet.

"If I may be honest, this kind of thing is handed over by the Holy Church" Ryan commented honestly.

But a little extreme anyway, what if they knew in the end Elliot wasn't human? Was hunted just like her Magus?

"Will the holy church accept an existence like mine?" Elliot looked straight at Ryan.

There is a sense of worry mixed with fear in the mind. Remembering the events of hundreds of years ago.

"Everything is. The Holy Church is quite extreme especially towards non-human beings. However, if you're lucky you can meet 1-2 of their members who are willing to help without worrying about your origins."

I immediately remembered the blonde girl Ryan had met a while ago.

"That's it, huh?" it would be difficult to ask for the help of the holy church. "It's okay. I understand."

Although he looked like a Catholic, Elliot was not a follower of any religion. It is certain that he will not be accepted by those people.

"But since I promised, I will help you to the end. And as I've said before, I can't solve this on my own. And will ask for help."

Ryan started looking for his cell phone, he was going to call someone. His teacher, Muraki Kazuto. The phone is connected but it takes some time until someone wants to pick it up.

Hearing Ryan's words, Elliot felt a little calmer.

"Merci beaucoup, Ryan. I feel very happy," he said with joy. "It's okay, you just helping me out has made me feel calm."

『Hallo, with Muraki Kazuto here.』

Ah, there's finally a lift.

"Teacher, it's me Ryan."

『Aa, apparently it's you. It feels like just yesterday I heard from you, what did you call me this time? That's definitely not good news, is it?』

"Well, that's how. It's related to Supernatural, the master of this field."

Ryan seems to know that the teacher is in fashion without his glasses.

『Since when am I an expert in all fields. Well, but it doesn't matter, I happen to want to call you because there's something I want to show you. I just opened my office in the middle of the city, you'll soon find out if you see the barrier I always put up. I'll wait for you.』

And then the phone was shut down, leaving Ryan stillness and curiosity. Not usually he wants to be called his teacher, and the impression of his teacher is also .. in a hurry?

"It seems we're getting ready now." Ryan immediately got out of bed, still avoiding eye contact with Elliot.

Seeing Ryan take his eyes off her made Elliot feel that he had picked the wrong sentence. But he is not someone who likes to hide things. And confronting someone.

Elliot just explained clearly what he was going through, and he felt he had to say it, right? But once again he realized, that earthlings with himself are two different creatures. Wisdom for him is not necessarily the same as the wisdom of others.

「Freely expect humans to understand you, Neptune. It will never happen.」

Poseidon's voice echoed in the bentala's head. Elliot closed his eyes for a moment.

〔I know. But I want to believe it, Possy. What's wrong?〕

「Dreams.」

Thereafter there were no more echoes in his head. He opened his net and looked straight at Ryan who was still throwing his face away. But keep looking at what the man said.

After that, the bluish barley waited for Ryan to finish talking to his teacher. It seems very serious. The phone call ended and Ryan asked her to get ready.

"Wait a minute" he immediately called his other daughter to approach him. "Despoina, Papa will be gone for a while, huh? Take Medeia. If Proteus comes home, warm the food in the refrigerator."

The pink-robed lady nodded her head and turned towards Ryan with a strange look.

「Make sure Papa gets home safely, Terran.」ucap Despoina before it passes.

Elliot grimaced to hear his son's words. Sounds like a father complex.

"If we rush, we just ride my bike. Can you drive? Since you knew the address." he immediately rushed to snatch the jacket, motorcycle keys and helmet before turning to Ryan who was nearby.

Ryan received the jacket, motorcycle keys and helmet from Elliot.

"No problem." he replied briefly, he was indeed a way of driving some means of transportation fortunately. The plane was being studied, just in case for its work.

"Thank God if so," the bentala felt a little relieved because he did not have to drive his motorbike. It is nothing, it would be very troublesome if he had to ask a lot because he did not know the way.

After putting on all that, as he was about to leave the house, he felt the gaze of one of Elliot's children. The pink-haired girl 'Despoina, if not mistakenly looked at Ryan with a strange look, which immediately made Ryan clumsy again. What's wrong with him?

"Ah, forgive my daughter that. He kind of.. doesn't like earthlings." Unasked, he apologizes to Ryan.

Feeling bad as well because some of his celestial family did not really like the earthlings. If asked why, the story is long enough.

Ryan nodded in understanding towards his son that one. True, different entities usually exist that are not liked. The same thing often happens with conflict.

In the garage, Ryan's phone rang again, and he saw his phone again with the full address at which Kazuto opened his shop.

"You don't mind me speeding?" ryan asked to make sure, but whether or not he would still speed on the road.

"No problem, I also often speed, really." this bluish-haired buana gave a thumbs up.

After saying that, Elliot immediately sat behind Ryan. Letting that dark barley ride his motorbike.

As soon as Elliot's motor starts, and they leave together. Ryan was speeding on the street, but tried not to attract the attention of the police. Until finally they arrived at the old building that looks already deserted.

—connect