The Cursed Bloodline
Meaning of the word 'FRIEND'

Mirai's past pieces, began to faintly adorn Mirai's dreams. However, the memory has not yet fully returned.

Because of Xio's condition. Little by little the seal began to weaken.

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Mirai begins to recall the memory of being rescued by a masked man from an explosion during the great war 15 years ago.

That gray hair.

Animal mask.

Armor.

A name? But, whose name?

Mirai tries to read the savior's name, but the inscription appears to have blurred in her memory

Waitie? What emblem is that?

White cloud?

Mirai's memory reveals the familiar cloud cover. That emblem, the cloud emblem of Sora

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The sound of the village bells woke Mirai from her sleep. Mirai began to open her eyes, she began to gather her consciousness. Mirai immediately sat down and held onto her head which was starting to hurt.

What was that ? My dream? Or Memory?

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It has been two days, since the mission of infiltration into the Iron village passed. Since then Mirai has spent her holidays staying at home. Even the annoying figure that Mirai was beginning to miss didn't he see at all

After finishing her morning routine, Mirai prepares to go to the hospital where she works. More precisely, the work that was part of his mission was his secret. Mission spying on Sora village.

His shadow reflected reflected in the height of his body. Long black hair, loosely tied at the ends. Her beautiful pale white face was decorated with eyes as beautiful as lavender flowers

Mirai was wearing a sleeveless kimono-like shirt in a match with her eyes. With black shorts wrapped in dark purple cloth, as well as basic equipment stored in a small pouch tied around his waist.

Beautiful and graceful. But it left no impression that he was a great Military citizen.

Mirai began to descend and was about to leave for her workplace. Just as he stepped out of the building, Mirai suddenly stopped his steps. His body was frozen perfectly, just standing while staring at the road ahead of him. He looked right, left confused.

Waitie? I don't know where the hospital is in this vast village!

"Yes! " greet that familiar heavy voice.

Mirai immediately looked back, to the origin of the voice. The silhouette of the tall, gray-haired man was waving his hand towards him.

His narrowed eyes seemed to smile. The man in the uniform of the Sora village troops, as well as the small white cloud emblem engraved on the left chest of his vest. Aora started to walk slowly, more precisely a lazy jamb towards Mirai.

Waitie? That emblem? Seeing the cloud emblem on Aora's chest, Mirai recalled her dream. Realizing that the girl in front of him was just frozen, Aora tried to resuscitate Mirai

"Hey Mirai! it's polite to say hello to someone, right? " ask Aora irritated.

" Y! Not a greeting, right? Why should I greet you? Huh huh? " greet Mirai with a forced smile.

"Curtain! Where have you been these two days Aora, I don't even see a sign of life upstairs"

"Did? Two days ago, you missed me?

Uwuwuw......

Sweet Miraiku, miss this handsome brother? " joked Aora while scrambling Mirai's hair

"Sipapa said miss! You stupid fool ! " cried Mirai furiously.

" Yes yes! Let me take you to the hospital, you don't know where I am, do you? " take Aora while walking past Mirai

Mirai chases Aora with a slight run, she aligns herself with Aora's large body and walks beside her.

They passed through the street in the middle of a fairly crowded market. Silent.... They were both silent and immersed in each other's thoughts

Every now and then Aora looked at the girl walking beside her having trouble equalizing their steps. How not, Aora's long legs certainly make her step quickly, while Mirai - whose short legs - has trouble chasing Aora's steps.

Aware of that, Aora began to shorten her steps to be on par with Mirai. Walk slowly and adjust to Mirai's small steps

Mirai, who was aware of Aora's slow pace, noticed the tall man beside her while blushing. Despite being in silence and a cold-looking appearance with both hands in the pants pocket. Aora showed her warm side. Mirai started smiling faintly in response to the small attention Aora gave her.

Market activity is quite crowded, with a variety of goods sold enough to make Mirai amazed.

How not, all this time he only carried out special missions from Tengu, Mirai never he mingled with many people like this.

As for the person called 'colleagues' in Tengu, only Nee the face of the board (flat) and Zou Si cute a lot of behavior. As for Xio, Mirai never knew what the Leader's thoughts were, with a cold gaze but inexplicably left sadness in the dark look in his eyes

Mirai looked dreamy all the way, she was deep in thought. Unbeknownst to him, a merchant's wagon passed by in the middle of the road, with horses pulling carts endangering people walking hand in hand along the way. The wagon almost hit Mirai's body

Aora pulls Mirai's hand, making the girl fall into her arms. Aora immediately made Mirai switch positions to a safer place. It succeeded in making Mirai's cheeks warmer, and woke her from daydreams.

"It would be a shame, if there was any news that 'an experienced medical team that doesn't even know where he works was trampled on by a horse and his cart on the first day he left for work' because of your carelessness, it's not funny" said Aora with a flat face.

Aora's words successfully make Mirai curse what she thinks of Aora.

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"Yes! Hanna! " greet Aora to one of the girls who is busy working in one of the hospital desks Sora.

Sora Hospital, one of the magnificent buildings in Sora Village. Sora Hospital is the health center of Sora village, there are many medical teams or patients passing by in the lobby of the Hospital.

Kya!....long time no see.... I miss you so much Aora!"

Sapa the brown haired girl who was running small towards Aora. Beautiful girl with a yellow dress and of course a white robe, indicating she was one of the medical personnel there.

" Hn." answered Aora briefly, he did not pay much attention to the girl who was now twitching in his arms.

Seeing the girl acting spoiled in front of Aora, Mirai's countenance turned sour

"Hanna stop that! Remember you're still in the hospital. Keep attitude! " the reproof of a woman in her mid-30s. The woman was also wearing a medical robe, with a red scarf bearing Captain's cape on her arm.

"So, is your name Mirai from the village of Sii? I'm Shiyuu, the head of the medical team here, pleased to meet you"

"It's nice to meet you Ms. Shiyu. I'm Mirai, I'm an additional medical team sent to Sii village " Mirai said politely as she bowed

Shiyuu nodded her head, then turned to Aora and greeted her warmly

" Don't see Aora for long! Ever since you resigned as the head of the white cloud Cops, I've met you so rarely"

"You're still the same as you used to be senpai. I'm picking up this new kid. Oh yea! He's a little barbaric! Excuse me first, I can't linger there's a duty for me! " aora concluded while walking out, not forgetting she patted Mirai on the shoulder.

Hearing the word bar-bar made Mirai tighten her hands in anger.

"alright. You'll be assigned to the Sora Village medical team. Hanna will take you around this hospital, she is also your teammate who is on the same level under my supervision, I hope you get along! " Shiyuu has left Mirai

"Good" replied Mirai

"Well come with me, I'll show you every piece here! " take Hanna.

"Oh yeah My name is Hanna, you're Mirai right? Please cooperate" said Mirai with a bright smile.

"A-I also "reply Mirai while bowing slowly "Please cooperate with her ". Mirai's first impression of Hanna was so different. Gadia in front of him was completely the opposite of her. Hanna in Mirai's eyes was so cheerful

They began to surround the place, Hanna excitedly explaining every single thing they passed by

"Em Hanna, if I may know if you're Aora's friend? " ask Mirai ventured to ask Hanna because of her curiosity.

" yes. We're in the same army, how? Is he being cold to you?

Yeah! Sometimes his attitude is annoying and boring"

Mirai raised her eyebrows confused. The aora? Acting cold? Isn't his attitude careless and seems stupid?

" I'll let you know because maybe you're dealing with Aora later. He is the cool type of cool guy and of course many girls are crazy with his quiet attitude. Aora's cold attitude is a special attraction for her! "

" What? " Mirai doesn't believe, are they really talking about the same person?

"He was also one of the geniuses who was born once over several generations. Aora is also capable, good at martial arts, has great magic abilities.

And especially yes? Anyway he's the perfect guy......

Inevitably at the age of just 10 years he was appointed as captain of the special forces Cops White clouds under the direct guidance of Chairman Zen.

Just so you know Mirai! Cops who only got high-level missions in infiltration and assassination is also sabotage" Hanna said at length.

The aora? A genius? Is it true that the person we are talking about is the same person?

"Emmm... Anu's.... Hanna does he still serve as the White Cloud Cops squad leader? "

" no. Aora resigned for the past few years and became an active soldier. My year"

"Ohh so..... "

" You know, Ms. Shiyuu is also on the same team as Aora" Hanna said

" really? "

" As long as you know, only 2% of the people were chosen to be the elite troops of the White Cloud Cops. Secret forces under the chairman of Zen Direct.

Only highly capable geniuses are chosen, and they carry out dangerous missions and leave their identity with the trademark of wearing animal masks on every special mission! "

Animal masks?

Hearing Hanna mention the animal mask, made Mirai a little surprised. Could the warrior in his dream be one of the members of the White Cops Sora?

" Well, for today just get acquainted and just go around, you can start your duties tomorrow" concluded Hanna

" And don't forget, if you have time. Mirai, will you accompany me to dinner with my friend? All being a welcome party for you, I'll introduce my friends to you so you're more comfortable here"

"What's? Meet your pals? "

" Eh. Wh why? You mind? "

" B-bb-be well" Mirai said stammering. Meeting new people in a nonformal event made Mirai a little worried. He just doesn't have the skills to blend in with people.

"You don't have to be nervous like that Mirai, then see you later in the afternoon in front of the hospital. See you guys! " said Hanna with a smile of joy, He walked away from Mirai who was still pecking

Te-friends? Me? Now have a friend?

Mirai did not expect, a word that was rare even he had not known the meaning began to be embedded in him. 'The new 'Friends' this time were a feeling of elation that he rarely felt filled him. For the first time, Mirai has a female friend like Hanna. Although he was on a spy mission this strange feeling was so strong he felt

"Oh yeah~ I almost forgot, next to you it's the Locker room and our team's special break.

Alright~ Spirit yes...... Friends." Hanna told Mirai.

I don't know the words 'friend' and 'we' can warm my heart a little.....