A Little Desire Of Anti - Hero
Arc I - Chapter 64: On the Other Side - 2
The sun is tired of it today. With the light dimming, he returned to the horizon and the night began to appear.
Together with the situation that had shown its time, the Night Eye Team began to move under the moonlight.
The plan that was previously held back now began to run again. Utilizing the attention of the distracted guards for a moment in response to the other guards who would replace them, it was easy for this team to be able to enter the city.
With a lot of experience of infiltration missions, and some hard experiences like when they infiltrated the Arcchild Compilation Fortress this time did not meet many difficult obstacles. Only a few more concentrations should Yuzu have in order to continue to maintain the disguise magic applied to the entire team.
Although finding that their infiltration of the shelf got a significant obstacle, it does not mean that Xion can take a sigh of relief. Hiring two lodging rooms, they wanted to study the overall situation in order to act appropriately.
A room with two beds and a size large enough was the place that Xion and Yuzu had gotten. It can be said that this room is quite luxurious.
Falling onto the bed, Xion immediately immersed himself. Trying to release the fatigue that has accumulated in his body and muscles during this time.
Seeing Xion's behavior, Yuzu placed a hand on her forehead. “Ahh ... Your habits have not changed at all Captain, you always go straight like this.”
“Nothing Yuzu, but we will act back as soon as the activities of the population start to fall asleep. Since we can't act recklessly either, we'll stay for a few days. So make sure you're in top shape, the mission pressure is much greater than it looks.”
“Yes, at least this mission is not that heavy,” murmured Yuzu so that no one can hear.
Staring at Yuzu who was changing clothes, Xion asked, “Oh yes, Yuzu. Do you know what the townspeople were talking about when we were looking for lodging? With the ability you have you should have got some information, right?”
“On that, most of the things they talk about are the same as rumors, but here there are far more versions. However,” Shifting his gaze, Yuzu looked back at Xion. “Entah why do I feel sure if that young man and the young man we are looking for are the same person. I can't even explain where this feeling came from, just as if it was just present.”
Xion closed his eyes, his mind now racing quickly, trying to make plans for the present situation.
Although it seems that this mission will run heavily because it has been two weeks since the rumors circulated, and certainly a lot of related evidence that has been secured Reutania Kingdom.
Closing his eyes, Xion grew increasingly immersed in his thoughts. Without needing to hear Yuzu's opinion, she actually also had the feeling that they would soon meet the young man they had been looking for all this time.
However, he now also has other concerns. Just hearing faintly regarding the strength of the young man frightened him.
Although he knew that the strength of their team had gotten a huge boost over the past half year with the rewards and compensation from the mission in the Arcchild Fortress. However, would they even be able to exchange words?
If they could, what kind of attitude would they have to take when dealing with that person?
Will it be as a friend since that person once helped them on the last mission? Or as an enemy because of the mission they run?
However, he also knew that the content of the mission itself only showed that they were tasked with gathering information and investigating the person. Not being told to take a special stance, even if it was written it might be dangerous for the other party.
‘Do I have to inform you that the young man is still an Elf?’ However, the idea was quickly dismissed. Xion realized that this information would only make people more confused, because the young man himself was not bound by certain powers.
Moreover, Xion was aware that he had not gained anything to be able to endure if facing the young man if indeed he belonged to a certain power.
Even in personal power it is difficult. Although during this half a year their strength had indeed developed, but the strength of that young man had definitely developed. Especially with the rumors that seemed to be because of the young man, everything seemed increasingly impossible.
Feeling a pat on his cheek, Xion opened his eyes. In the darkness, their eyes were now starting to shine.
‘It's time to work again.’
***
Over the next two days, the Night Eye team continued to move. With the premise that the situation had been fully known, they began to conduct a careful investigation.
In addition, they also try to get evidence from other sources. But it's also still difficult. After continuing difficulties, they finally start a relationship with the black market in Dee City, intending to be able to buy some information.
Although the information circulating on the black market is very chaotic and cannot be proven which is fact and fiction. However, with the current situation it was the easiest way to gather large-scale information without much suspicion.
In the ruins of what was previously a mansion. Xion moved away from the surveillance of the guards who were still alerted here, he aimed to comb through this place. Meanwhile, his other companion was in the other ruins, doing something similar with him.
“It looks like this place has really been cleaned thoroughly,” muttered Xion after not being able to find many things.
‘If only we moved faster, maybe everything would be different,’ thought he regretted their delay in capturing the latest information.
Even if the information were just rumors, at least they would have an easier movement from now on.
Shaking his head, Xion was about to leave. After all, there was nothing they could make a clue to now. However, his steps suddenly stopped.
Xion's instincts suddenly rang loudly, as if telling himself to stay because there was a big clue left behind. Putting his eyes well, he again studied each area with more foresight than before. Little hope that his instincts are not wrong.
Xion's eyeballs continued to move, trying to find a clue, continuing and continuing until his gaze suddenly came to a halt. A dizziness that seemed difficult to clean up was still there, but that was not what caught his attention but rather what was behind the pile of rubble.
Walking closer, Xion began to move the stones stacked against each other making them difficult to lift. With a smile on his face, he picked up a piece of iron that had previously been buried.
Sensing a special energy left behind, Xion looked at the piece of iron as if he wanted to reveal what energy he was feeling.
“Hmm ... a broken sword blade?” he murmured after looking at the piece closer. However, even Xion who did not have much time left immediately, his actions earlier must have attracted some attention.
By the time he got to the inn, it was seen that everyone had returned, but their faces showed worried expressions mixed with sourness.
“Ah, Captain, you are finally back,” Seeing that Xion has returned, Yuzu was relieved.
“Sorry because it looks like I have inconvenienced you,” Trying to relieve discomfort, Xion asked, “Did you guys find something?”
However, the answers that come from them are negative. Making Xion realize that their previous expression was not just due to his delay.
“Actually the reason for my delay was because I discovered this,” Taking out the broken sword blade from the small bag at his waist, Xion showed the thing to them.
“What is this? A broken sword?”
“Yes, and there seems to be a special energy contained in this fraction.”
Xion's statement this time made the team show interest. However, it was soon lost as they only felt that this was just an ordinary piece of iron.
“Looks like it's just your feeling Captain, we don't feel anything special about this shard. However ...”
“There is a trace of the same smell from the young man's?”
Hearing this, they nodded. This also made everything clear, the young man and the young man they were looking for were the same person.
“We will leave when morning arrives. I don't think I need to explain anymore that this mission is going to be more dangerous. You guys are aware, aren't you? Roughly this smell leads to the north, and the place that is in that direction is the center of Reutania Kingdom in this continent ..”.
Giving a moment's pause, Xion's eyes turned serious. “Sourt” City
