"I am the brother of this boy, and the son of this woman, I want to check their condition so can you get out of my way, Mr. Hunter?" Reo said, smiling at Ardian.
Hearing Reo's words, Ardian widened his eyes before he coughed lightly.
"So you are their family, I'm sorry ..."
Reo just smiled before he crouched next to Martius and checked his body's condition.
'His heartbeat is normal, there are no significant scars other than bruises on his back and shoulders. But why was he unconscious? '
"He has just undergone the Awakening process, his body is currently in the process of adapting to the magic energy that has just entered his body, therefore he might not be conscious in the next few days."
Ardian said while watching Reo's gestures, he put on a suspicious look and analyzed Reo carefully.
'This boy says that he is their family, but their appearance was clearly differentm '
Of course Ardian did not believe Reo's words, who would have believed if Reo had said that he and Martius were a siblings? In addition, Reo also did not show the slightest change of expression when he saw his mother die, that alone made him very suspicious.
Hearing Ardian's explanation, Reo looked at him before he looked at his brother who was unconscious and silent. When the atmosphere became quiet, Reo opened his mouth.
"By the way, why are you still here?" Reo said, then he pointed towards his village and said to Ardian.
"The villagers are probably being slaughtered by the green lizards right now, aren't you hunters assigned to rescue the local people should act quickly?"
Hearing that Ardian draw gua sword on his waist from its sheath and said.
"I know," Ardian then looked at Tiara and said.
"Tiara, you stay here to look after this kids, while Uncle Shirogami and I will go to the village to kill the remaining monsters and evacuate the locals." Ardian said, hearing that, Tiara made a strange expression.
"Eh, why should I look after them? I will also come with you, it will be boring if I just wait here."
"You are ..." Ardian seemed unable to think of the words uttered by Tiara, but Heisatsu, who from the beginning was silent interrupted the two of them.
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"If Ms. Tiara doesn't want to do it, then let me stay here and look after them, besides that I can also use this thing to call the monitoring team who are on standby to send SAR helicopters to this place," Heisatsu said.
Ardian who heard it looked up and thought.
'The rain has started to subside, other than that the wave of magic energy that is one of the obstacles to the evacuation process has also disappeared, it seems like this is indeed the right time. '
After a while, Ardian then nodded and agreed with Heisatsu's proposal, he then turned and said.
"Then I'm counting on you uncle. Let's go Tiara."
After he said that, Ardian and Tiara immediately ran down the hill at an inhuman speed. Even their balance did not waver in the slightest while descending the hill with a muddy and slippery contour that had been rained for days.
And on the hill at this time leaving only Heisatsu, Reo, and Martius. Seeing the backs of Ardian and Tiara slowly disappearing, Heisatsu then looked up and saw the cloudy sky covering the Sumbawa sky since a week ago slowly disappearing.
'The Attacking Team has succeeded in killing the boss of the Dungeon, with this Humanity can once again defend the earth from the Monsters, young people are now growing fast huh ...'
Heisatsu then seen taking a cigarette from his hakama pocket, and looks confused when he realizes that he doesn't bring lighter to this place. Heisatsu then looked at Reo who was seen moving Martius's body from his mother's body.
"Oi kiddo, do you have a lighter?" Heisatsu said in English because he could not speak Indonesian, realizing that he was currently talking to Reo, Heisatsu thought.
'Oh right, I don't think he understands me, huh. ' Heisatsu thought, but surprisingly Reo answered his words using fluent English.
"You think I have something like that now?"
Hearing that Heisatsu raised his eyebrows and looked impressed.
"Ho ~, apparently you can also speak English, that's surprising. Where did you learn it?" Said Heisatsu, as he was seen typing something on his smartphone.
" Komodo island is a tourist spot that is often visited by tourists from abroad, and as locals we can use it as our additional livelihood, so of course we are obliged to learn foreign languages to facilitate our communication with tourists "said Reo.
"That's amazing, how many foreign languages are you currently familiar with?"
"Maybe nine, English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, German, Arabic, and Japanese." Reo murmured, hearing that Heisatsu was increasingly impressed, he shifted his gaze from his smartphone and said to Reo.
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"So you can speak Japanese too ~ try talking in Japanese."
"You have the appearance of a middle-aged man, but behave like a child huh. Quickly call the SAR team to this place to send their helicopters," said Reo in fluent Japanese, making Heisatsu look thinking about something, but he immediately shook his head and resumed his current work.
* beep *
"All right, that way the SAR Team will probably arrive in about 20 minutes." Heisatsu murmured, he then put his smartphone back, and looked at Reo who was seen moving his mother's body without experiencing the slightest change of expression.
'This child carries a knife that has a splash of Monster blood on it, but it should not be able to penetrate the skin of a monster that is hard and covered by magic energy, and j don't feel any magic energy from his body, is he using it? I do not think so... '
* tap *
"Hey, don't you feel the slightest sadness when you see your mother die like that?" Heisatsu asked, hearing that Reo was silent for a moment.
"You're right, I don't know either. Why didn't I cry when I saw my mother whose body was eaten by the monsters, why didn't I cry when I saw her die, why huh? Hey old man, did you know why?"
Reo looked at Heisatsu with a serious expression, while Heisatsu was confused about what to say. The atmosphere became quiet before Reo smiled.
"Well, forget what I just said." Reo then began to lay his mother's body before he stood up.
" Oh, I see... "
After that, Reo and Heisatsu stood on the hill while waiting for help from the SAR Team who came 20 minutes later. 3 helicopters then came to transport the Hunter who had succeeded in clearing the Gate, while there was a rescue ship unit that would be used to transport the residents who had survived the calamity.
At that time, the Gate was completely closed, and the sky had started to clear. That day, the Ex-Rank Gate, which opened on Komodo Island, was deemed successfully cleared.
But no one knew that the true disaster had yet to come, because the Gate's Dungeon Boss has still not been killed.
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***
Currently, on the coast of the Komodo Island, seen local residents who managed to survive the calamity began to flock to board a large ship leaning on the beach.
Rescue Ship owned by the SAR Team is a class 1 ship that has a length of 40 meters, and is able to accommodate hundreds of people on it.
"Everyone, please don't push each other and jostle, put women and children first."
Said someone who wearing an orange uniform, he was seen standing next to Adrian who seen crossing his arms.
" Is this the only number of people who have survived? "
"Yeah," Ardian answered curtly, then there was a little girl who was seen pulling the edge of Ardian's pants.
"Hey brother, brother."
Seeing the innocent little girl, Ardian then squatted in front of her and said with a gentle smile.
"What's wrong little lady?"
"What will happen to my mother's dead body in the village? Will the monsters eat her body again?"
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Hearing that, the smile on Ardian's face immediately disappeared and he widened his eyes. Ardian felt his heart shatter to pieces when he heard that from the innocent girl in front of him, he then hugged her and made her confused.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Ardian said in a low voice, he kept saying that repeatedly.
After that, SAR members explained that the bodies that were still on the Komodo island would be transported using other ships. So, the residents who lost their dear ones need not worry.
Meanwhile, in the forest at the seashore, Tiara was seen watching the evacuation process while calling someone.
" That's right. "
"Yes, I've done it according to what you said, but it seems like there is still much to be examined from that thing."
" Okay, I understand. "
Suddenly, Tiara remembered something and she smiled faintly.
"Oh that's right, I found another suitable person for your experiment and my keyhole, he's still around 10 or 11 years old, do I have to invite him there directly?"
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Tia then nodded.
"I see, then I'll be right back after convincing him to come with me there."
" I understand. "
After that, the call was closed and Tiara put her smartphone back in her pants pocket, she leaned against the tree behind her before muttering softly.
"Yeah, the Requiem hasn't started yet, this is all ... just the beginning."
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After that, two days have passed since the Ex-Rank Gate on the Komodo Island was cleared. Residents who survived the calamity were then treated and quarantined at the evacuation posts provided by the Indonesian government in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara.
According to the Indonesian Hunter Association, there were approximately 800 declared dead or disappeared in this calamity, 187 people were seriously injured and 52 people were slightly injured. All treatments for survivors are covered by the government and the Hunter Association. In addition, donations in the form of money and food come from all parties, so calamity victims no longer need to worry about their medical expenses.
With this calamity, Indonesian government labeled Komodo Island a restricted zone that cannot be entered by unauthorized people, and the responsibility of managing the island was entirely delegated to the Hunter Association of the Republic of Indonesia.
The Hunters who are members of the Attack Force are also still at the Evacuation Post in Mataram to anticipate the other calamity that is trying to be avoided. The Association has also sent their Monitoring Team the day after Raid finished to monitoring the activity of Aftermath magic energy on Komodo Island.
After everything was felt safe, the Collecting Team from China and Indonesia who were tasked with gathering the Carcass of the Monster and Magic Core came to do their work. Magic Cores are valuable stones that are found inside the bodies of Magic Beasts.
Actually, before the Raid was finished there was a Mining Team tasked with gathering the Mana Crystal that normally existed in the Dungeon, but because this Gate had entered the Dungeon Break phase, then the Mana crystal looting process automatically cannot be done.
And in accordance with the agreement agreed between the two countries before the Raid began, the loot in the form of Corpse of Monsters and Magic Core will be divided to two countries namely China and Indonesia with a ratio of 9 : 1. It seems unfair indeed, but China has sent many of their valuable S-Rank Hunter to help Indonesia, of course Indonesia must return the favor to them.
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[Indonesia News, news today we begin with the funeral process of the former Hunter Association chairman, Budi Pradjatmoko who will be buried in the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery, South Jakarta. ]
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[It can be seen from the screen, there are so many people coming to attend his funeral-
* zyuuut *
Reo turned off the television before sitting back down and drinking a glass of water. He is currently in one of the rooms at the evacuation post. On the bed was seen Martius who had been lying unconscious for 2 days since he became an Awakened.
Reo was seen wearing a simple white T-shirt provided for calamity victims. He looked at his brother's body while muttering.
"Awakening, huh? Looks like I have to ask more about this to that Japanese Old Man."
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Currently, in one of the rooms in the Evacuation post in Mataram, three people are seen sitting at a table and discussing something. The three people were Ardian, Heisatsu, and Zhigang who seemed to have fully recovered from the wounds from his battle with Dragonoid two days ago. Thanks to his superhuman body, the speed of his body regeneration is terrifying.
"Are you really okay by staying here, Adrian? Isn't Budi already like your own father?" Asked Zhigang who looked crossing his hand to Ardian who was sitting in front of him.
"Yes, but what else can I do? Right now the chairman's position is vacant, so I have a lot of work to do in this place." Ardian said, although he tried to look strong, but sadness could be seen in his gaze, and Zhigang realized that.
"Besides that, there is Agnis who will take care of all matters at the head office, so I don't need to worry and focus on taking care of the remaining affairs in this place. You yourself, when are you going to return to China?"
Zhigang sipped his coffee and said.
"Later in the evening, Empress Qin and the Association's private plane will pick us up at the airport, as well as bring the Carcass of the Monster and Magic Core that have been collected."
"I see, please give my thanks to Miss Qin Fengyin for her generosity." Ardian said and Zhigang only shrugging his shoulder.
"Then, have you decided that you will replace Mr. Budi as the next chairman of the Hunter association?" Heisatsu asked. Hearing that, Ardian nodded without hesitation.
"Yeah, no one but me can do it, I will continue his dream and lead the Indonesian Hunter Association to a brighter future."
Hearing that, Zhigang laughed.
"Hahaha, that's a spirit, I didn't expect that the little boy I met 5 years ago has become like this, it seems like you've grown up."
"Little boy? At that time I was 15 years old," Ardian answered.
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"Well, putting that aside, I think we have important things that need to be discussed this time." Zhigang said, he then took out a transparent crystal shaped object. It was the same thing that was held by Dragonoid 2 days ago.The object similar to Mana Crystal, which has now lost its dim light.
" That thing... "
Zhigang then put it on the table so that it could be seen clearly by Ardian and Heisatsu. He then began to explain while putting on a serious expression.
"Yesterday, one of the Chinese Collecting Team members found this object a few meters from the point where the Gate opened. At first I thought this was just an ordinary Mana Crystal, but after I realized, this is the same thing that the Dragonoid had 2 days ago. "said Zhigang.
"Dragonoid? Do you mean the Dungeon Boss you fought two days ago? What does the Dragonoid have to do with this thing?" Ardian asked.
Hearing the word Dungeon Boss, Zhigang recalled the figure of Mirdgardver.
'Dungeon Boss, huh? Actually, is that dragon-headed bastard really a Dungeon Boss? I remember him saying something about his master. But who is the master of such terrifying monster? '
Zhigang then looked at the crystal in his hand.
"That dragonoid looked angry when he held this thing, he said something about the gate being forcefully opened by someone, it looks like this thing is what the Dragonoid meant."
Ardian and Heisatsu fell silent when they heard Zhigang's words.
"Can that really be done? I mean, opening the Gate by force ... if the Dragonoid is angry because that doesn't mean that all this isn't the work of monsters?"
Zhigang nodded, he looked his way and muttered softly.
"Yes ... This must be someone's doing, ordinary people can't have access to possessing things like this, so I suspect there are traitors in the Hunter Association."
"However, it does not rule out the possibility that this Dungeon Break is the work of an independent party, right? Magical objects originating from Dungeons like this will not be difficult to obtain on the black market," Heisatsu said.
Zhigang nodded.
"You're right, because no matter how strict we make regulations, there must be people who have successfully escaped inspection and smuggled items like this to private parties without permission from the Hunter Association for their personal benefit."
Corruption, Collusion and Nepotism. Three things that will never disappear and continue to stick to human life, because basically greed is a natural trait possessed by humans.
"Then, what are we going to do with this thing, I can't feel the slightest magic energy from this thing."
Ardian said, as an S-Rank Hunter, of course he had senses that were sensitive to magic energy, but at this moment he could not feel the slightest bit of magic energy from the crystal.
"That's why I want to discuss it with you, my side has got everything we want, so I have decided to give this to the Indonesian Hunter Association"
Zhigang gave the crystal to Ardian and he accepted it.
"This ... Are you sure?" Ardian said and Zhigang only nodded casually. Ardian who received confirmation from Zhigang then looked at the object with a complicated look, he then muttered.
"Traitor, huh."
After that, Zhigang left the room and was followed by Heisatsu who also followed him from behind, and left Ardian alone in the room.
After he came out of the room, Heisatsu who still wore his hakama as clothes then walked down the busy hallway, before he stopped after seeing a 12-year-old boy leaning against the wall.
"Oh, what are you doing here? Don't you have to accompany your brother who is still unconscious?" Heisatsu asked with a cigarette in his mouth.
The boy is none other than Reo, seeing the figure of Heisatsu, Reo then looked into his eyes and put on a serious face.
"Old man, can we talk for a minute?"
"Hm?"
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*click*
"* gulp * * gulp * Ah ~, this is refreshing." Heisatsu said with a happy face as he held a bottle of alcohol in his hand.
He and Reo are currently seen sitting in a small stall on the edge of the road opposite the evacuation post.
"It's not like alcohol sold in supermarkets, it has a strong taste and the sensation is a bit strange when it touches the throat, but I like it. I didn't expect you to know things like this."
"It's a traditional drink in this area, because I thought it was suitable for older people so I suggested it, but I didn't think you liked it that much," Reo said, in front of him there was only a glass of water. Hearing that, Heisatsu just laughed.
"So ... what do you want to talk to me about?" Heisatsu asked as he poured the alcohol into the glass.
"I want to ask about the condition of my brother, Martius's body, I mean about the Awakened."
"Oh, so you want to talk about it, just calm down, your brother is fine, it's normal to be unconscious after experiencing Awakening or Reawakening. It's just that, the longer a person is unconscious, the stronger he will become later too. Because when it is unconscious, the body needs time to absorb magic energy and adapt to it. "Heisatsu said, convincing Reo not to worry.
"So you mean he will become an S-Rank Hunter after waking up later?"
"Yes, it is most likely like that given that he has been unconscious for more than 48 hours, that is a very long time. But we will not know the exact results before the official measurement of magic energy is carried out by the Hunter Association."
* gulp *
"Then, does the Association know that Martius is an Awakened who has great potential to become an S-Rank Hunter?"
"Of course, after all, Ardian, the red-haired man who was with me 2 days ago is one of the Hunter who works directly with the Association and is not incorporated into any Guild. And he also must have realized the potential within Martius." Heisatsu answered.
"Then, have they made a move to invite Martius to the association?"
"I don't think so, especially since there is a rule made by the Hunter Association, where children under the age of 17 are not allowed to register as Hunter, because children at that age are expected to go to conventional school even though they are Awakened. "
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Reo who heard that was speechless. Heisatsu then continued his words.
"However, they could have written a contract to secure the potential of your brother, so that no outsiders or Hunter associations from the other countries could ' seize ' it."
"He ~, apparently there are also cases like that."
Hearing that, Heisatsu sipped his drink before saying.
"Well, we can't blame them, after all, an S-Rank Hunter is very valuable to a country, so all countries in the world are competing to collect as many S-Rank Hunter as possible to their countries, for example England and America. "
" Oh, I see... "
Hearing that, Reo looked at the water in his glass.
'Being a Hunter means dealing with danger every day, as his brother, will I let him risk his life against monsters or forbid him to become a Hunter? I do not understand. '
"Old man, if you have children and he decides to become a Hunter, as a father, will you let him or forbid him?" Reo asked.
"Hmm ... it's a little difficult because I'm not married, but I have a disciple in my dojo, well I've been her theacer since she was a child, until one day, she became an Awakened and decided to become a Hunter."
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Reo listened carefully to Heisatsu's story.
"At first I tried to stop her because I knew she could die at any time while in the Dungeon, I was a Hunter so I knew very well about it, but I thought ... if I stopped her, wouldn't that be the same as I rejecting the destiny she has? For what from the beginning did humans get the power to use magic energy if not to protect other humans from the Monsters? "
Heisatsu was then seen smiling and muttering.
"I think that's the justice I've always believed so far, as a Hunter, as a swordsman, and as a human."
Hearing that, Reo closed his eyes.
'Fate to save humanity huh? Is Martius really destined to be a hero, do I really have to let him be a Hunter? I don't understand at all ... I don't have that kind of sentiment in me, but my promise with mom. '
[Whatever happens, promise to protect your brother, Reo]
'... can I keep the promise if I let Martius to become a Hunter? '
Reo stopped and looked at the orange sky.
"Old man, do you think I can also be an Awakened like him? What is the average age of someone to be an Awakened?"
"Average age? There is no such thing, a person can experience Awakening at any age, there is even a case of a 5-year-old toddler becoming an Awakened. The Central Hunter Association has tried to investigate this phenomenon, but until now the investigation is still haven't produced any results. "
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"I see." Reo was a little disappointed after hearing Heisatsu's answer, he initially still hoped to become an Awakened, because if he didn't have the strength that was at least equal to Martius, then how could he protect him?
Heisatsu who saw Reo's expression asked.
"Why do you ask that? Are you jealous of your because because he will become strong? "
Hearing that, Reo tilted his head with an innocent face.
"Why should I? I don't mind if he decides to become a Hunter, but he is a careless, naive, and impulsive person. People like him can be killed quickly while on the battlefield, so as someone who is trying to be a good sibling and devoted son, how can I protect him if I do not have the strength to fight the Monsters? "Said Reo.
"I see, so you want to have the power to protect him? And not vice versa."
Reo was silent when he heard Heisatsu's question, and didn't answer it. Heisatsu who saw that thought.
'A desire to protect his family, huh. I did not feel the slightest lie from his words. Maybe he would be suitable to use it. ' Heisatsu thought.
The atmosphere became quiet and only the sound of the breeze and passing vehicles could be heard, none of both Reo and Heisatsu started the conversation.
"Your name is Reo, right?" Heisatsu broke the silence, and made Reo raise his eyebrows.
"Actually there are other ways to become strong besides being an Awakened and use magic energy."
Hearing Heisatsu's words, Reo's expression turned to be interested and his eyes looked shining.
" Another way? "
"Yes, actually besides the magic energy possessed by Awakened, there is one more energy that is closely related to human life itself. An energy possessed by all humans, or even all living things, but only 0.001 percent of the human population has talent to use it. "
"Other energy?"
Heisatsu then put on a serious expression and nodded.
"That's right, life energy, Ki."
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"Life Energy !?" Reo's face was excited when he heard about the energy only possessed by humans, his eyes shining with enthusiasm.
'Energy that can only be used by humans !? Very interesting!! ' Reo thought, and then he said.
"Can you explain further about Ki?"
"Explaining it will be complicated because to understand that you need to practice it directly, which means I have to check whether you have the talent to use Ki or not, and I can't do it here because it requires a special ritual to do it. And to perform the special ritual, I need a tool that I currently in Japan. "
Hearing that, Reo's hopes were dashed again and he put on a disappointed face. He then sighed and said.
"* sigh * Then why did you tell me, old man."
Heisatsu paused for a moment and looked doubtful, before opening his mouth.
"Actually, I intend to adopt you and your brother and take you two to Japan."
Hearing Heisatsu's words, Reo put on a strange face, his white eyebrows raised indicating that he could not believe what he had just heard.
"Huh? What did you just say?"
"Didn't you hear that? I want to adopt you as my adopted child, you and your brother. After all, you don't have any other relatives besides your brother, right? "
Reo's expression grew cold and he glared at Heisatsu using both of his golden eyes. Seeing Reo's suspicious gaze, Heisatsu somehow swallowed. Reo continued to stare at Heisatsu before patting the table.
"Oi, Oi, Oi, What Is this? Is this how the Japanese get an S-Rank Hunter from the other countries? So this is the dirty way you do to strengthen your country."
"Geh, of course not, idiot. The Japanese Hunter Association has nothing to do with this. This is my own initiative after meeting you two days ago. I also will not force you to transfer citizenship to become Japanese citizens, if you want to return to Indonesia when you grow up it's up to you guys, tck even though I already sincerely want to be your adoptive parents. "Heisatsu said in an annoyed tone.
However, all of Reo's words were just acting, he already knew that Heisatsu really wanted to adopt them, but even though he knew that, he couldn't just say 'Alright, I'll go with you', especially to people who just met during 2 days.
"Hey old man, why do you want to adopt us? Oh and also, I don't want to hear answers such as sympathy or something, I want to ask your true motives, even if you are sincere, what is the benefit you can get by doing that."
Heisatsu who heard it pointed at Reo and looked grumbled, his face slightly reddened and he seemed to have been slightly drunk.
"What are you... What do I have to answer, huh? Listen, I don't get any benefit from adopting you, it's purely because of my desire. But don't get me wrong, you are not the first calamity victims' children I adopted."
Hearing Heisatsu's words, Reo thought.
'So he has often adopted calamity victims' children whose parents died in wars and disasters. Does he have an orphanage or something like that? '
After being satisfied rubbing, Heisatsu then put the glass of alcohol in his hand and was seen staring at the sky that was changing night.
"I ... have had a lot of sins in the past, even though I tried to do as much kindness as I could, I knew that my sins would definitely not be forgiven."
"..." Reo just silent and listen to Heisatsu's words.
"Therefore, I try my best to atone for my sins, because only this is what I can do. Moreover, maybe this mission is my last Raid as a Hunter."
"..."
Reo who heard the Heisatsu story thought in his mind.
'Sympathy towards others, does it arise from feelings of sin and deep regret, do humans really have to have sin before they can feel sympathy? Can I feel it like them too? This is very interesting and makes me curious. '
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The atmosphere then returned to silence, before Reo finally stood up from his seat.
"Old man, I know you have no bad intentions towards us, and I am also very interested in learning about the Ki you mentioned earlier, But I can't decide on this important matter alone, I have to discuss it with my younger brother first."
"I see, I seem to be in too much of a hurry, of course you can't follow the person you just met, especially suspicious old men like me ... Then, I'll wait for your answer until tomorrow morning. Because my plane is going to Japan will take off at 10 am, so I'm waiting for your decision until then. "Heisatsu said without turning his gaze towards the sky.
"Okay, then I'll go first. Bye-bye"
After that, Reo put down his glass and left while waving and smiling towards Heisatsu, Heisatsu who saw that made a strange face and muttered.
"Geh, weird kid."
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And when Heisatsu was about to stand up and leave, he was stopped by the stall owner.
"Sir, don't go yet, you haven't paid for the drinks, the money, money!!" Said the stall owner while gesturing to Heisatsu. Heisatsu, who understood the gesture immediately looked back and Reo was already gone. He made an annoyed face before he cursed using Japanese.
" That little brat !!"
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In one of the shelters at the evacuation center, Reo is currently seen walking towards the room where Martius is, and when he reaches the front door, he hears a voice from inside.
[Alright, then I will accompany you for the next 2 days, you can complete all your remaining affairs in Indonesia tomorrow. ]
'Hm? there is someone's voice, Is he awake? No, this is a woman's voice ... '
Reo then immediately opened the door while saying.
"Looks like you have woken up, you sleepyhead ... and who are you?"
When Reo entered the room, he saw Martius who was chatting with a beautiful blonde woman who was seen sitting on a chair beside his bed. The woman was wearing formal clothes as well as her attitude.
Seeing Reo, the woman then stood up and saluted him while bowing politely.
"I think you are the brother of Mr. Martius. Let me Introduce myself, I am the monitoring division representative of the Central Hunter Association in England, Agatha William." Said the woman who called herself Agatha in fluent Indonesian.
"Reo, so why did you enter this room without my permission?" Reo said as he walked towards Agatha and took the chair she had previously sat on, and sat on it. His attitude really has no manners.
"I'm sorry if I offended you Mr. Reo, but I have asked Mr. Martius' permission before."
Reo glanced at Martius, and replied with a nod. He then looked back into Agatha's eyes and tried to understand her feelings only from the look in the eye.
'This look, I've never met this woman but somehow she has a familiar look, there's no mistaking that I've met this woman somewhere. '
Agatha fell silent before she opened her mouth again.
"Actually, I came to this place—"
But before she could finish what she said, Martius stopped her.
"Stop that, Miss Agatha, I will personally tell that to brother."
Hearing that, Agatha stopped and only nodded, while Reo glanced at Martius with a suspicious look.
"Tell me what?"
Martius initially looked doubtful, but then he squeezed his blanket, and exhaled. He then looked at Reo's golden eyes with a complicated look.
"I have decided, bro, I have decided to become a British citizen and become a Hunter for the Central Hunter Association."
"Huh?"
"I am the brother of this boy, and the son of this woman, I want to check their condition so can you get out of my way, Mr. Hunter?" Reo said, smiling at Ardian.
Hearing Reo's words, Ardian widened his eyes before he coughed lightly.
"So you are their family, I'm sorry ..."
Reo just smiled before he crouched next to Martius and checked his body's condition.
'His heartbeat is normal, there are no significant scars other than bruises on his back and shoulders. But why was he unconscious? '
"He has just undergone the Awakening process, his body is currently in the process of adapting to the magic energy that has just entered his body, therefore he might not be conscious in the next few days."
Ardian said while watching Reo's gestures, he put on a suspicious look and analyzed Reo carefully.
'This boy says that he is their family, but their appearance was clearly differentm '
Of course Ardian did not believe Reo's words, who would have believed if Reo had said that he and Martius were a siblings? In addition, Reo also did not show the slightest change of expression when he saw his mother die, that alone made him very suspicious.
Hearing Ardian's explanation, Reo looked at him before he looked at his brother who was unconscious and silent. When the atmosphere became quiet, Reo opened his mouth.
"By the way, why are you still here?" Reo said, then he pointed towards his village and said to Ardian.
"The villagers are probably being slaughtered by the green lizards right now, aren't you hunters assigned to rescue the local people should act quickly?"
Hearing that Ardian draw gua sword on his waist from its sheath and said.
"I know," Ardian then looked at Tiara and said.
"Tiara, you stay here to look after this kids, while Uncle Shirogami and I will go to the village to kill the remaining monsters and evacuate the locals." Ardian said, hearing that, Tiara made a strange expression.
"Eh, why should I look after them? I will also come with you, it will be boring if I just wait here."
"You are ..." Ardian seemed unable to think of the words uttered by Tiara, but Heisatsu, who from the beginning was silent interrupted the two of them.
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"If Ms. Tiara doesn't want to do it, then let me stay here and look after them, besides that I can also use this thing to call the monitoring team who are on standby to send SAR helicopters to this place," Heisatsu said.
Ardian who heard it looked up and thought.
'The rain has started to subside, other than that the wave of magic energy that is one of the obstacles to the evacuation process has also disappeared, it seems like this is indeed the right time. '
After a while, Ardian then nodded and agreed with Heisatsu's proposal, he then turned and said.
"Then I'm counting on you uncle. Let's go Tiara."
After he said that, Ardian and Tiara immediately ran down the hill at an inhuman speed. Even their balance did not waver in the slightest while descending the hill with a muddy and slippery contour that had been rained for days.
And on the hill at this time leaving only Heisatsu, Reo, and Martius. Seeing the backs of Ardian and Tiara slowly disappearing, Heisatsu then looked up and saw the cloudy sky covering the Sumbawa sky since a week ago slowly disappearing.
'The Attacking Team has succeeded in killing the boss of the Dungeon, with this Humanity can once again defend the earth from the Monsters, young people are now growing fast huh ...'
Heisatsu then seen taking a cigarette from his hakama pocket, and looks confused when he realizes that he doesn't bring lighter to this place. Heisatsu then looked at Reo who was seen moving Martius's body from his mother's body.
"Oi kiddo, do you have a lighter?" Heisatsu said in English because he could not speak Indonesian, realizing that he was currently talking to Reo, Heisatsu thought.
'Oh right, I don't think he understands me, huh. ' Heisatsu thought, but surprisingly Reo answered his words using fluent English.
"You think I have something like that now?"
Hearing that Heisatsu raised his eyebrows and looked impressed.
"Ho ~, apparently you can also speak English, that's surprising. Where did you learn it?" Said Heisatsu, as he was seen typing something on his smartphone.
" Komodo island is a tourist spot that is often visited by tourists from abroad, and as locals we can use it as our additional livelihood, so of course we are obliged to learn foreign languages to facilitate our communication with tourists "said Reo.
"That's amazing, how many foreign languages are you currently familiar with?"
"Maybe nine, English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, German, Arabic, and Japanese." Reo murmured, hearing that Heisatsu was increasingly impressed, he shifted his gaze from his smartphone and said to Reo.
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"So you can speak Japanese too ~ try talking in Japanese."
"You have the appearance of a middle-aged man, but behave like a child huh. Quickly call the SAR team to this place to send their helicopters," said Reo in fluent Japanese, making Heisatsu look thinking about something, but he immediately shook his head and resumed his current work.
* beep *
"All right, that way the SAR Team will probably arrive in about 20 minutes." Heisatsu murmured, he then put his smartphone back, and looked at Reo who was seen moving his mother's body without experiencing the slightest change of expression.
'This child carries a knife that has a splash of Monster blood on it, but it should not be able to penetrate the skin of a monster that is hard and covered by magic energy, and j don't feel any magic energy from his body, is he using it? I do not think so... '
* tap *
"Hey, don't you feel the slightest sadness when you see your mother die like that?" Heisatsu asked, hearing that Reo was silent for a moment.
"You're right, I don't know either. Why didn't I cry when I saw my mother whose body was eaten by the monsters, why didn't I cry when I saw her die, why huh? Hey old man, did you know why?"
Reo looked at Heisatsu with a serious expression, while Heisatsu was confused about what to say. The atmosphere became quiet before Reo smiled.
"Well, forget what I just said." Reo then began to lay his mother's body before he stood up.
" Oh, I see... "
After that, Reo and Heisatsu stood on the hill while waiting for help from the SAR Team who came 20 minutes later. 3 helicopters then came to transport the Hunter who had succeeded in clearing the Gate, while there was a rescue ship unit that would be used to transport the residents who had survived the calamity.
At that time, the Gate was completely closed, and the sky had started to clear. That day, the Ex-Rank Gate, which opened on Komodo Island, was deemed successfully cleared.
But no one knew that the true disaster had yet to come, because the Gate's Dungeon Boss has still not been killed.
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***
Currently, on the coast of the Komodo Island, seen local residents who managed to survive the calamity began to flock to board a large ship leaning on the beach.
Rescue Ship owned by the SAR Team is a class 1 ship that has a length of 40 meters, and is able to accommodate hundreds of people on it.
"Everyone, please don't push each other and jostle, put women and children first."
Said someone who wearing an orange uniform, he was seen standing next to Adrian who seen crossing his arms.
" Is this the only number of people who have survived? "
"Yeah," Ardian answered curtly, then there was a little girl who was seen pulling the edge of Ardian's pants.
"Hey brother, brother."
Seeing the innocent little girl, Ardian then squatted in front of her and said with a gentle smile.
"What's wrong little lady?"
"What will happen to my mother's dead body in the village? Will the monsters eat her body again?"
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Hearing that, the smile on Ardian's face immediately disappeared and he widened his eyes. Ardian felt his heart shatter to pieces when he heard that from the innocent girl in front of him, he then hugged her and made her confused.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Ardian said in a low voice, he kept saying that repeatedly.
After that, SAR members explained that the bodies that were still on the Komodo island would be transported using other ships. So, the residents who lost their dear ones need not worry.
Meanwhile, in the forest at the seashore, Tiara was seen watching the evacuation process while calling someone.
" That's right. "
"Yes, I've done it according to what you said, but it seems like there is still much to be examined from that thing."
" Okay, I understand. "
Suddenly, Tiara remembered something and she smiled faintly.
"Oh that's right, I found another suitable person for your experiment and my keyhole, he's still around 10 or 11 years old, do I have to invite him there directly?"
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Tia then nodded.
"I see, then I'll be right back after convincing him to come with me there."
" I understand. "
After that, the call was closed and Tiara put her smartphone back in her pants pocket, she leaned against the tree behind her before muttering softly.
"Yeah, the Requiem hasn't started yet, this is all ... just the beginning."
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***
After that, two days have passed since the Ex-Rank Gate on the Komodo Island was cleared. Residents who survived the calamity were then treated and quarantined at the evacuation posts provided by the Indonesian government in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara.
According to the Indonesian Hunter Association, there were approximately 800 declared dead or disappeared in this calamity, 187 people were seriously injured and 52 people were slightly injured. All treatments for survivors are covered by the government and the Hunter Association. In addition, donations in the form of money and food come from all parties, so calamity victims no longer need to worry about their medical expenses.
With this calamity, Indonesian government labeled Komodo Island a restricted zone that cannot be entered by unauthorized people, and the responsibility of managing the island was entirely delegated to the Hunter Association of the Republic of Indonesia.
The Hunters who are members of the Attack Force are also still at the Evacuation Post in Mataram to anticipate the other calamity that is trying to be avoided. The Association has also sent their Monitoring Team the day after Raid finished to monitoring the activity of Aftermath magic energy on Komodo Island.
After everything was felt safe, the Collecting Team from China and Indonesia who were tasked with gathering the Carcass of the Monster and Magic Core came to do their work. Magic Cores are valuable stones that are found inside the bodies of Magic Beasts.
Actually, before the Raid was finished there was a Mining Team tasked with gathering the Mana Crystal that normally existed in the Dungeon, but because this Gate had entered the Dungeon Break phase, then the Mana crystal looting process automatically cannot be done.
And in accordance with the agreement agreed between the two countries before the Raid began, the loot in the form of Corpse of Monsters and Magic Core will be divided to two countries namely China and Indonesia with a ratio of 9 : 1. It seems unfair indeed, but China has sent many of their valuable S-Rank Hunter to help Indonesia, of course Indonesia must return the favor to them.
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[Indonesia News, news today we begin with the funeral process of the former Hunter Association chairman, Budi Pradjatmoko who will be buried in the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery, South Jakarta. ]
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[It can be seen from the screen, there are so many people coming to attend his funeral-
* zyuuut *
Reo turned off the television before sitting back down and drinking a glass of water. He is currently in one of the rooms at the evacuation post. On the bed was seen Martius who had been lying unconscious for 2 days since he became an Awakened.
Reo was seen wearing a simple white T-shirt provided for calamity victims. He looked at his brother's body while muttering.
"Awakening, huh? Looks like I have to ask more about this to that Japanese Old Man."
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Currently, in one of the rooms in the Evacuation post in Mataram, three people are seen sitting at a table and discussing something. The three people were Ardian, Heisatsu, and Zhigang who seemed to have fully recovered from the wounds from his battle with Dragonoid two days ago. Thanks to his superhuman body, the speed of his body regeneration is terrifying.
"Are you really okay by staying here, Adrian? Isn't Budi already like your own father?" Asked Zhigang who looked crossing his hand to Ardian who was sitting in front of him.
"Yes, but what else can I do? Right now the chairman's position is vacant, so I have a lot of work to do in this place." Ardian said, although he tried to look strong, but sadness could be seen in his gaze, and Zhigang realized that.
"Besides that, there is Agnis who will take care of all matters at the head office, so I don't need to worry and focus on taking care of the remaining affairs in this place. You yourself, when are you going to return to China?"
Zhigang sipped his coffee and said.
"Later in the evening, Empress Qin and the Association's private plane will pick us up at the airport, as well as bring the Carcass of the Monster and Magic Core that have been collected."
"I see, please give my thanks to Miss Qin Fengyin for her generosity." Ardian said and Zhigang only shrugging his shoulder.
"Then, have you decided that you will replace Mr. Budi as the next chairman of the Hunter association?" Heisatsu asked. Hearing that, Ardian nodded without hesitation.
"Yeah, no one but me can do it, I will continue his dream and lead the Indonesian Hunter Association to a brighter future."
Hearing that, Zhigang laughed.
"Hahaha, that's a spirit, I didn't expect that the little boy I met 5 years ago has become like this, it seems like you've grown up."
"Little boy? At that time I was 15 years old," Ardian answered.
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"Well, putting that aside, I think we have important things that need to be discussed this time." Zhigang said, he then took out a transparent crystal shaped object. It was the same thing that was held by Dragonoid 2 days ago.The object similar to Mana Crystal, which has now lost its dim light.
" That thing... "
Zhigang then put it on the table so that it could be seen clearly by Ardian and Heisatsu. He then began to explain while putting on a serious expression.
"Yesterday, one of the Chinese Collecting Team members found this object a few meters from the point where the Gate opened. At first I thought this was just an ordinary Mana Crystal, but after I realized, this is the same thing that the Dragonoid had 2 days ago. "said Zhigang.
"Dragonoid? Do you mean the Dungeon Boss you fought two days ago? What does the Dragonoid have to do with this thing?" Ardian asked.
Hearing the word Dungeon Boss, Zhigang recalled the figure of Mirdgardver.
'Dungeon Boss, huh? Actually, is that dragon-headed bastard really a Dungeon Boss? I remember him saying something about his master. But who is the master of such terrifying monster? '
Zhigang then looked at the crystal in his hand.
"That dragonoid looked angry when he held this thing, he said something about the gate being forcefully opened by someone, it looks like this thing is what the Dragonoid meant."
Ardian and Heisatsu fell silent when they heard Zhigang's words.
"Can that really be done? I mean, opening the Gate by force ... if the Dragonoid is angry because that doesn't mean that all this isn't the work of monsters?"
Zhigang nodded, he looked his way and muttered softly.
"Yes ... This must be someone's doing, ordinary people can't have access to possessing things like this, so I suspect there are traitors in the Hunter Association."
"However, it does not rule out the possibility that this Dungeon Break is the work of an independent party, right? Magical objects originating from Dungeons like this will not be difficult to obtain on the black market," Heisatsu said.
Zhigang nodded.
"You're right, because no matter how strict we make regulations, there must be people who have successfully escaped inspection and smuggled items like this to private parties without permission from the Hunter Association for their personal benefit."
Corruption, Collusion and Nepotism. Three things that will never disappear and continue to stick to human life, because basically greed is a natural trait possessed by humans.
"Then, what are we going to do with this thing, I can't feel the slightest magic energy from this thing."
Ardian said, as an S-Rank Hunter, of course he had senses that were sensitive to magic energy, but at this moment he could not feel the slightest bit of magic energy from the crystal.
"That's why I want to discuss it with you, my side has got everything we want, so I have decided to give this to the Indonesian Hunter Association"
Zhigang gave the crystal to Ardian and he accepted it.
"This ... Are you sure?" Ardian said and Zhigang only nodded casually. Ardian who received confirmation from Zhigang then looked at the object with a complicated look, he then muttered.
"Traitor, huh."
After that, Zhigang left the room and was followed by Heisatsu who also followed him from behind, and left Ardian alone in the room.
After he came out of the room, Heisatsu who still wore his hakama as clothes then walked down the busy hallway, before he stopped after seeing a 12-year-old boy leaning against the wall.
"Oh, what are you doing here? Don't you have to accompany your brother who is still unconscious?" Heisatsu asked with a cigarette in his mouth.
The boy is none other than Reo, seeing the figure of Heisatsu, Reo then looked into his eyes and put on a serious face.
"Old man, can we talk for a minute?"
"Hm?"
*
*click*
"* gulp * * gulp * Ah ~, this is refreshing." Heisatsu said with a happy face as he held a bottle of alcohol in his hand.
He and Reo are currently seen sitting in a small stall on the edge of the road opposite the evacuation post.
"It's not like alcohol sold in supermarkets, it has a strong taste and the sensation is a bit strange when it touches the throat, but I like it. I didn't expect you to know things like this."
"It's a traditional drink in this area, because I thought it was suitable for older people so I suggested it, but I didn't think you liked it that much," Reo said, in front of him there was only a glass of water. Hearing that, Heisatsu just laughed.
"So ... what do you want to talk to me about?" Heisatsu asked as he poured the alcohol into the glass.
"I want to ask about the condition of my brother, Martius's body, I mean about the Awakened."
"Oh, so you want to talk about it, just calm down, your brother is fine, it's normal to be unconscious after experiencing Awakening or Reawakening. It's just that, the longer a person is unconscious, the stronger he will become later too. Because when it is unconscious, the body needs time to absorb magic energy and adapt to it. "Heisatsu said, convincing Reo not to worry.
"So you mean he will become an S-Rank Hunter after waking up later?"
"Yes, it is most likely like that given that he has been unconscious for more than 48 hours, that is a very long time. But we will not know the exact results before the official measurement of magic energy is carried out by the Hunter Association."
* gulp *
"Then, does the Association know that Martius is an Awakened who has great potential to become an S-Rank Hunter?"
"Of course, after all, Ardian, the red-haired man who was with me 2 days ago is one of the Hunter who works directly with the Association and is not incorporated into any Guild. And he also must have realized the potential within Martius." Heisatsu answered.
"Then, have they made a move to invite Martius to the association?"
"I don't think so, especially since there is a rule made by the Hunter Association, where children under the age of 17 are not allowed to register as Hunter, because children at that age are expected to go to conventional school even though they are Awakened. "
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Reo who heard that was speechless. Heisatsu then continued his words.
"However, they could have written a contract to secure the potential of your brother, so that no outsiders or Hunter associations from the other countries could ' seize ' it."
"He ~, apparently there are also cases like that."
Hearing that, Heisatsu sipped his drink before saying.
"Well, we can't blame them, after all, an S-Rank Hunter is very valuable to a country, so all countries in the world are competing to collect as many S-Rank Hunter as possible to their countries, for example England and America. "
" Oh, I see... "
Hearing that, Reo looked at the water in his glass.
'Being a Hunter means dealing with danger every day, as his brother, will I let him risk his life against monsters or forbid him to become a Hunter? I do not understand. '
"Old man, if you have children and he decides to become a Hunter, as a father, will you let him or forbid him?" Reo asked.
"Hmm ... it's a little difficult because I'm not married, but I have a disciple in my dojo, well I've been her theacer since she was a child, until one day, she became an Awakened and decided to become a Hunter."
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Reo listened carefully to Heisatsu's story.
"At first I tried to stop her because I knew she could die at any time while in the Dungeon, I was a Hunter so I knew very well about it, but I thought ... if I stopped her, wouldn't that be the same as I rejecting the destiny she has? For what from the beginning did humans get the power to use magic energy if not to protect other humans from the Monsters? "
Heisatsu was then seen smiling and muttering.
"I think that's the justice I've always believed so far, as a Hunter, as a swordsman, and as a human."
Hearing that, Reo closed his eyes.
'Fate to save humanity huh? Is Martius really destined to be a hero, do I really have to let him be a Hunter? I don't understand at all ... I don't have that kind of sentiment in me, but my promise with mom. '
[Whatever happens, promise to protect your brother, Reo]
'... can I keep the promise if I let Martius to become a Hunter? '
Reo stopped and looked at the orange sky.
"Old man, do you think I can also be an Awakened like him? What is the average age of someone to be an Awakened?"
"Average age? There is no such thing, a person can experience Awakening at any age, there is even a case of a 5-year-old toddler becoming an Awakened. The Central Hunter Association has tried to investigate this phenomenon, but until now the investigation is still haven't produced any results. "
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"I see." Reo was a little disappointed after hearing Heisatsu's answer, he initially still hoped to become an Awakened, because if he didn't have the strength that was at least equal to Martius, then how could he protect him?
Heisatsu who saw Reo's expression asked.
"Why do you ask that? Are you jealous of your because because he will become strong? "
Hearing that, Reo tilted his head with an innocent face.
"Why should I? I don't mind if he decides to become a Hunter, but he is a careless, naive, and impulsive person. People like him can be killed quickly while on the battlefield, so as someone who is trying to be a good sibling and devoted son, how can I protect him if I do not have the strength to fight the Monsters? "Said Reo.
"I see, so you want to have the power to protect him? And not vice versa."
Reo was silent when he heard Heisatsu's question, and didn't answer it. Heisatsu who saw that thought.
'A desire to protect his family, huh. I did not feel the slightest lie from his words. Maybe he would be suitable to use it. ' Heisatsu thought.
The atmosphere became quiet and only the sound of the breeze and passing vehicles could be heard, none of both Reo and Heisatsu started the conversation.
"Your name is Reo, right?" Heisatsu broke the silence, and made Reo raise his eyebrows.
"Actually there are other ways to become strong besides being an Awakened and use magic energy."
Hearing Heisatsu's words, Reo's expression turned to be interested and his eyes looked shining.
" Another way? "
"Yes, actually besides the magic energy possessed by Awakened, there is one more energy that is closely related to human life itself. An energy possessed by all humans, or even all living things, but only 0.001 percent of the human population has talent to use it. "
"Other energy?"
Heisatsu then put on a serious expression and nodded.
"That's right, life energy, Ki."
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"Life Energy !?" Reo's face was excited when he heard about the energy only possessed by humans, his eyes shining with enthusiasm.
'Energy that can only be used by humans !? Very interesting!! ' Reo thought, and then he said.
"Can you explain further about Ki?"
"Explaining it will be complicated because to understand that you need to practice it directly, which means I have to check whether you have the talent to use Ki or not, and I can't do it here because it requires a special ritual to do it. And to perform the special ritual, I need a tool that I currently in Japan. "
Hearing that, Reo's hopes were dashed again and he put on a disappointed face. He then sighed and said.
"* sigh * Then why did you tell me, old man."
Heisatsu paused for a moment and looked doubtful, before opening his mouth.
"Actually, I intend to adopt you and your brother and take you two to Japan."
Hearing Heisatsu's words, Reo put on a strange face, his white eyebrows raised indicating that he could not believe what he had just heard.
"Huh? What did you just say?"
"Didn't you hear that? I want to adopt you as my adopted child, you and your brother. After all, you don't have any other relatives besides your brother, right? "
Reo's expression grew cold and he glared at Heisatsu using both of his golden eyes. Seeing Reo's suspicious gaze, Heisatsu somehow swallowed. Reo continued to stare at Heisatsu before patting the table.
"Oi, Oi, Oi, What Is this? Is this how the Japanese get an S-Rank Hunter from the other countries? So this is the dirty way you do to strengthen your country."
"Geh, of course not, idiot. The Japanese Hunter Association has nothing to do with this. This is my own initiative after meeting you two days ago. I also will not force you to transfer citizenship to become Japanese citizens, if you want to return to Indonesia when you grow up it's up to you guys, tck even though I already sincerely want to be your adoptive parents. "Heisatsu said in an annoyed tone.
However, all of Reo's words were just acting, he already knew that Heisatsu really wanted to adopt them, but even though he knew that, he couldn't just say 'Alright, I'll go with you', especially to people who just met during 2 days.
"Hey old man, why do you want to adopt us? Oh and also, I don't want to hear answers such as sympathy or something, I want to ask your true motives, even if you are sincere, what is the benefit you can get by doing that."
Heisatsu who heard it pointed at Reo and looked grumbled, his face slightly reddened and he seemed to have been slightly drunk.
"What are you... What do I have to answer, huh? Listen, I don't get any benefit from adopting you, it's purely because of my desire. But don't get me wrong, you are not the first calamity victims' children I adopted."
Hearing Heisatsu's words, Reo thought.
'So he has often adopted calamity victims' children whose parents died in wars and disasters. Does he have an orphanage or something like that? '
After being satisfied rubbing, Heisatsu then put the glass of alcohol in his hand and was seen staring at the sky that was changing night.
"I ... have had a lot of sins in the past, even though I tried to do as much kindness as I could, I knew that my sins would definitely not be forgiven."
"..." Reo just silent and listen to Heisatsu's words.
"Therefore, I try my best to atone for my sins, because only this is what I can do. Moreover, maybe this mission is my last Raid as a Hunter."
"..."
Reo who heard the Heisatsu story thought in his mind.
'Sympathy towards others, does it arise from feelings of sin and deep regret, do humans really have to have sin before they can feel sympathy? Can I feel it like them too? This is very interesting and makes me curious. '
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The atmosphere then returned to silence, before Reo finally stood up from his seat.
"Old man, I know you have no bad intentions towards us, and I am also very interested in learning about the Ki you mentioned earlier, But I can't decide on this important matter alone, I have to discuss it with my younger brother first."
"I see, I seem to be in too much of a hurry, of course you can't follow the person you just met, especially suspicious old men like me ... Then, I'll wait for your answer until tomorrow morning. Because my plane is going to Japan will take off at 10 am, so I'm waiting for your decision until then. "Heisatsu said without turning his gaze towards the sky.
"Okay, then I'll go first. Bye-bye"
After that, Reo put down his glass and left while waving and smiling towards Heisatsu, Heisatsu who saw that made a strange face and muttered.
"Geh, weird kid."
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And when Heisatsu was about to stand up and leave, he was stopped by the stall owner.
"Sir, don't go yet, you haven't paid for the drinks, the money, money!!" Said the stall owner while gesturing to Heisatsu. Heisatsu, who understood the gesture immediately looked back and Reo was already gone. He made an annoyed face before he cursed using Japanese.
" That little brat !!"
***
In one of the shelters at the evacuation center, Reo is currently seen walking towards the room where Martius is, and when he reaches the front door, he hears a voice from inside.
[Alright, then I will accompany you for the next 2 days, you can complete all your remaining affairs in Indonesia tomorrow. ]
'Hm? there is someone's voice, Is he awake? No, this is a woman's voice ... '
Reo then immediately opened the door while saying.
"Looks like you have woken up, you sleepyhead ... and who are you?"
When Reo entered the room, he saw Martius who was chatting with a beautiful blonde woman who was seen sitting on a chair beside his bed. The woman was wearing formal clothes as well as her attitude.
Seeing Reo, the woman then stood up and saluted him while bowing politely.
"I think you are the brother of Mr. Martius. Let me Introduce myself, I am the monitoring division representative of the Central Hunter Association in England, Agatha William." Said the woman who called herself Agatha in fluent Indonesian.
"Reo, so why did you enter this room without my permission?" Reo said as he walked towards Agatha and took the chair she had previously sat on, and sat on it. His attitude really has no manners.
"I'm sorry if I offended you Mr. Reo, but I have asked Mr. Martius' permission before."
Reo glanced at Martius, and replied with a nod. He then looked back into Agatha's eyes and tried to understand her feelings only from the look in the eye.
'This look, I've never met this woman but somehow she has a familiar look, there's no mistaking that I've met this woman somewhere. '
Agatha fell silent before she opened her mouth again.
"Actually, I came to this place—"
But before she could finish what she said, Martius stopped her.
"Stop that, Miss Agatha, I will personally tell that to brother."
Hearing that, Agatha stopped and only nodded, while Reo glanced at Martius with a suspicious look.
"Tell me what?"
Martius initially looked doubtful, but then he squeezed his blanket, and exhaled. He then looked at Reo's golden eyes with a complicated look.
"I have decided, bro, I have decided to become a British citizen and become a Hunter for the Central Hunter Association."
"Huh?"
