Another: Memory of Another World

ch. 54 Souls to Luke Croissant

Antares snapped his finger again. Actually, this action was not necessary, but he did it anyway. He could also remain silent, letting the blue-haired child die in front of him, but he chose to do something else. But one thing is certain, that he is not a man with a good heart. He felt that he was born a criminal. Of course that is not true, there is one reason why the thought is not true.

But that reason is often forgotten.

"What, just happened?" june asked as her headache slowly disappeared. He remembered that the child with a predator had said something to him. It had to do with saving her life, which was not very important for June. He was not so concerned with his own life, perhaps even death was a much better destiny for him. However, the golden-haired boy mentioned Luke's name.

"Luke..." June did not really understand what was happening. He only saw the man stab Luke in the neck. Then his friend was lying on the floor covered in blood. June remembered clearly, the events that imprint in the memory. June saw clearly the last moments of her friend, and the last words that came out of her mouth.

"What--! can Luke be saved?"

"really. I took your body in exchange for saving your life. Then, what should I take to save your little hero?"

the golden-haired boy looked at June with blue eyes as deep as the ocean. Very deep, as if a vortex that would drown everything. It sees in June as a predator looking at its prey. For a moment, Jun felt that a wild beast was licking its lips, while looking directly at it.

But that's not what matters at the moment.

"What do you want? I'll give it to you, so please, please save Luke!" for June, saving that light is far more important than anything in the world.

"alright. Remember, from this day on, your soul is mine."

The world seemed to change together with a voice that echoed within June's head. Paving stones turned into floors made of wood, then a wall, home furniture, and finally a brown wooden ceiling replaced the blue sky. Once again June had to look at it, her friend's body drenched in red liquid with empty eyes.

"Luke...!"

"Look carefully."

A wooden stick with a green gem was suddenly in the hands of the strange child. Then the emerald head shone with a dim light. Then the same light enveloped Luke's body. The blood on his body slowly disappeared, followed by a hole in his neck then. When the light disappears, Luke is no different than a sleeping child. Without the slightest scar, it left behind a little hardened red stain on the floor.

June immediately ran to Luke's side. Gripped his shoulder, and shook it hard.

Steve just didn't say anything until this point, as if he wasn't really there. He saw Antares' face again. All kinds of grins and emotions slowly disappeared from his face, with his mouth slightly pulled down.

Very strong, but also, very weak.// Steve said in his mind.

"Ngh... Where am I.."

"Luke, are you conscious?" Jun asked in a low tone, as if whispering.

"June, why are you still here? Assassins...." The half-conscious Luke immediately gasped. "June run fast, the assassin is still around here!"

"Don't worry about that. More than that, why don't you tell me about the problems that have befallen you?"

Luke paused for a moment and asked, "Who are you?"

"Hm, I'm a nobody. If you don't want to talk about it, it's okay. I also have no intention of getting involved in your matters."

"No, that's not what I meant. Sorry if my question offended you." Luke tried to get up from the floor with a little effort. "Include me, my name is Luke Croissant. Are you the one who saved me?"

"You should be more grateful to June for that. Without him, I wouldn't be able to help you at all." The lies flowed out of Antares' mouth very smoothly. "And so, I'm Antares, Antares Oliviera, and this is my grandfather, Steve Emmanuel. We just arrived in Rimun yesterday."

"really? Thanks Jun, I owe you my life this time. I'll make sure to change your money." He said with complete confidence.

That's not a wild thought. In fact, something very normal was done by adventurers or priests. They often ask for money in exchange for healing magic, even those who are reluctant to do so. Not everyone has a heart of stone that does not pity the sick and their families.

"No need to worry about that. More than that, it might be better if you return to the Croissants immediately?"

"No, that place is not safe either. I need to disappear for some time until they give up."

"The problems you face may be too much to deal with on your own. Therefore, don't hesitate to ask for help or run." Steve said in a typical old-man tone. Say the last word a little slowly.

"Yes, I understand, thank you very much grandfather."

"We stayed at the Green Peacock Inn if you need anything, of course, I won't do it for free." Antares said with a sinless smile. It was as if he did not care about the problems faced by the two children.

"Once again, we thank you for your help."

Luke looked at the backs of two different people of that generation with a look of admiration. Meanwhile, Jun looks more frightened with the boy. He felt a strange bond between himself and Antares. Then he remembered that he had sold his soul and body to Antares! In other words, Antares was his current master!

"What's wrong? you suddenly pale?" ask luke with worry.

"Ti-it's nothing. Let's get the hell out of here, after which you need to explain everything to me!"

"good. The Eastern District was no longer safe, at this time there were too many spies working here. So we better go to the western district. Maybe we can stay at the Green Peacock Inn?"

"Don't ask me. I only know the area in the southern district."

"Let's go then."

Then the two young children ran into the western district through a narrow gap between the buildings. As much as possible avoid people's eyes.

As an ordinary man, Jun had no idea that his destiny line had changed once he entered into Favonius' contract with Antares. And he, would have no time to regret it.

On the other hand, Antares and Steve continued to walk through the shopping area in the Eastern district. His appearance attracted the attention of many people among the ancient architecture building.

"Finally, here it is."

The two stopped right in front of a large building that provided a variety of merchandise.

(connecting.).

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