The Last Ruler: The Return of the Goddess
A little fuss

Still at the same time, when Altair along with the Little Prince and Ansel were walking around in the city. They tried many things they had never seen and tried, even quite a lot of items they bought unconsciously when looking around the city.

" hey... We've bought a lot of stuff. Should we go home now? I was afraid that the teacher was looking for me right now" Altair said with a gentle smile.

" but.. It's the first time you've seen the capital, isn't it? So I guess it doesn't matter if you skip class for a day. " The little prince chimed in with his innocent face.

" That's right. I always felt that you seemed to be practicing too much and having less fun, Miss Altair. "even Ansel admitted that.

Altair could only laugh awkwardly with it, the reason for that was not because she was crazy studying or anything like that. He just wanted to quickly go on an adventure and look for his real parents. Even so he also didn't really want to leave anyway, if that was possible.

But if he did not look for them, then he might never meet them at all..

" But what if His Majesty is looking for you, he must be very worried. " Altair again gave a pretext that might change Abel's mind.

But all he got was a face of disbelief from her, "Grandfather is worried about me?? If that's true I think he's possessed "he said with a look on his face as if he saw something disgusting.

" Eh..?? " Altair was confused to hear that.

Isn't it natural for a grandfather to worry about his grandchildren?? Or maybe there's something Altair doesn't know about. And on the other side... Ansel was trying to refrain from laughing at what they were talking about.

He's not clinging at all...

Until a moment later, the attention of the three of them was diverted to the commotion not far from where they were. The crowd stood in the way, and just kept quiet to see what was going on.

Curious about it, Altair also looked there. Sneaking among the crowd..

" Uh! Brother Altair! " call for Abel whom Altair does not care about at all, when he begins to disappear in the crowd. " ah! He disappeared.. Let's quickly follow up. " invite her also to Ansel who is still beside her.

" okay. " That's the answer from him.

On the other hand, Altair who had arrived at the very front saw the events that became a spectacle of those people. It was not too good, because what he saw there was an adult man who was bullying a child.

Judging from the situation, those people did not dare to mediate the commotion because the man was probably quite strong. Or maybe because he has a relationship with the upper class that they cannot carelessly disturb.

" Keep away from me, you fucking kid!! " the man snapped at the little boy who was unwilling to take off his legs.

As for that child, he did not budge at all. " Can't!! You must return the money you have taken!! That's all the money I have in order to buy medicine for my mother!! " shouted the boy.

" Huh! It's your fault for ruining my stuff!! " said the man very angrily, who then hit the boy.

Bugh...

" Akh!! " For taking a blow from the man. The poor little boy whose money was taken took off the man's leg and fell to the ground.

Altair who saw the adult man hitting the little boy immediately narrowed his eyes sharply and frowned.

Meanwhile, the adult man grabbed the child's clothes and pulled them. " Heh, little boy. If you do not want your money taken, next time watch your steps so as not to hit people carelessly!! " said the man who then wanted to hit the boy again.

The little boy closed his eyes in fear, thinking that the blow would hit him again. But the punch never hit him, curious about what happened he opened his eyes again. And what he saw... A young girl stopped the man from hitting her.

And yes, that young girl is Altair...

People were also fixated on what he was doing, it was because there were people who dared to stop the man. At the same time, Abel and Ansel who saw it were both shocked. Not because they were worried about Altair, but they were worried about the fate of the man.

But just then, Altair looked at him with a friendly face and a cheerful smile. " Hello, uncle! Can't you just not hit him again? If there is a problem we can sit down and talk about everything carefully "he said in a soft voice.

But the man looked at her. " huh? Whoareyou?! You also want to be hit-..?! " said the man who was cut off before being resolved.

Duak...

" yeah..! "

Bruck...

At the same time that Altair's vision turned cold, a stare also hit the man to make him fall down.

" Whoa, that's great. "

" So talented. "

People praised him after seeing what he was doing, whereas the man was shocked and angered by what had just happened.

While Altair just tilted her head, "Ah, sorry, sorry. Looks like I slipped. But I guess it'll be fine, because my kick wasn't that strong, was it? And if you want to hit, let's hit me! What's the point of beating up children" Altair said, dismissing the man.

" As long as I don't go overboard, no one will realize my strength." she said.

Altair still remembered the Emperor's words to him, he had to hide his true strength as much as possible. And he's gonna do that.

" Jal*ng woman! I'm the most powerful Hunter here! How dare you act like this to me, just wait for your death! " the man was very angry.

But Altair just smiled looking at that. " Your... I was so scared "he said in a made-up tone of fear.

" uh! If you are afraid, kneel down and worship me, I will not let you go if there is no blood! " said the man arrogantly.

Altair smiled blankly hearing that, is the person who is too confident always like that, when he is not that strong, his brain has been damaged to such an extent??

But because Altair was already upset with his arrogance, he gave a kick back to the man's face, until he was unconscious. After that, then he turned to the little boy who was still staring at him with surprise.

" Little brother, what is this stuff that he has seized? " Altair approached the boy and squatted down in front of him, revealing a small bag of money he had taken from the man.

" Ah, i-yes. Thank you for forming me. "the boy came to his senses and agreed to his question, and received the bag Altair gave back his money.

But Altair was still curious about one thing, "By the way... I heard your mom was sick, right?? If you can tell, what disease did he suffer from?? " ask Altair gently.

He hesitated to answer, but then he told Altair what money wanted him to know. " Emm... I don't know. But the mother always coughs, sometimes even coughing up blood. And lately, his illness has gotten so severe that he cannot get out of bed" replied the boy sadly.

" Bagitu ya. What about your father?? What job?? " ask Altair again.

" My father left us after he found out that my mother had a disease, and from then on she became the backbone of the family. But since mom can't do anything right now, I have to take care of her until she's healed. " The boy answered his question while holding back tears.

Altair knows what it feels like, more or less so. He stretched out his hand to the boy, and stroked his head fondly. The child was quite surprised and looked at him questioningly, let alone Altair who was smiling brightly at him.

" Good boy. You have worked hard, your mother must be very proud of you. "Altair said softly, to the point of making the child moved by his words. " It must be hard huh, bear everything alone. But don't worry, everything will be fine. Because this is your lucky day, "continued Altair also which again raises a question mark in the mind of the child.

" My lucky day?? " said the boy confused.

When Altair then took something out of his space bracelet, and gave it to the little boy.

" This is the medicine I secretly made from the book I read, it can cure your mother's illness. Then... There's money I've added in your pocket too, it's a reward for your bravery against that weird guy. " Altair whispered as he said that, so that no one would hear him.

The boy wondered why he was doing it, but then he came to a realization when Altair put his index finger in front of his lips.

" Don't tell anyone about this, okay?? Because there could be other bad guys who want to take that away from you, just go home and give your mother the cure. And use the money I give you best, you understand?? " say Altair.

The boy nodded his head understanding, "Em, fine. Thank you so much, "the answer is for sure.

Altair only smiled hearing that, then rose to his feet about to leave when he saw the little Prince and Ansel who were already waiting for him with faces asking for an explanation.

" Emm... "A-anu Altair steps back to a standstill when the child tries to call him, he turns and looks at him asking. " Who's your name?? " ask the boy anyway.

Altair who heard him only smiled, "My name is Altair. "he replied who then waved to the boy and left together with the Little Prince and Ansel.

" Miss Altair... Someday, I will.. Will repay your kindness. "inwardly the child with great confidence.

Altair also believes, if every good thing he does, it will be reciprocated with good things too. But there was one thing that he did not think, which was after his departure from there, rumors about him began to spread... It reached the ears of an Informant Guild owner who definitely had a relationship with him.

" he... So the kid's really here, yeah. When the Emperor sent the letter, I thought it was just one of his useless jokes. He was serious, yes. Haah, really. mother and son are very similar, even both leave a troublesome thing. " said the Guild owner when he heard the news from his subordinates who turned out to see firsthand what had happened.

And of course, that person was Titus

" Then, how's the chairman?? Should we watch him?? " ask the subordinate after hearing the response from his superior.

" no. Let it be, if it's time he'll come alone to this place. If we approach him secretly, he'll think we're criminals. Just do your job, don't think about it. " replied Titus casually.

" I understand. Then excuse me. "said the subordinate who then left the room Titus.

After the departure of his subordinates, Titus also tendered his back to the chair he was sitting in while sighing deeply. His index finger tapped on the table for a moment as he thought about it again, until his attention was fixed on the letter from the Emperor he had previously received.

" ... Altair, yes... Approximately until when can we hide it. "murm Titus with a very serious expression.