
One day later, in the basement of the Golden Crown headquarters.
“Sick! It really hurts!”
Lying on the bed, Renal shouted with an angry and annoyed expression on his face. The chest and stomach were wrapped around a clean cloth that was used as a bandage. Seeing such a scene, George shook his head.
“What's so funny, George?! You're really annoying! Why are you taking me backwards! I'm not done with that demon! For the sake of the Goddess of Darkness, I must remove that creature from this world!”
“If you stay there, maybe we'll die, son. You better calm down and try to think about it well.”
After saying that, George patted Renal on the head several times and left the room. Sensing his head being patted, the young man bellowed furiously.
“Do not pat my head, K-parat!”
Looking towards George leaving, Renal looked annoyed. While recalling the feeling of pressure when fighting Draco, the young man gritted his teeth. His expression became even more cruel and crazy than before. Taking a deep breath, he laughed.
“Hahahaha! Next time! Next time we meet, I'll kill you .. Draco!”
***
Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Sword of Sufferings branch.
“Mr Draco has regained consciousness, Mr.”
The figure of Demonte who had just entered the room immediately reported to Ark. Meanwhile, the white-haired youth and ruby-like red eyes still looked calm. He glanced towards Demonte for a moment before saying.
“You can go.”
“Good!” replied Demonte firmly.
Looking towards Demonte who was saluting before leaving, Ark nodded lightly. He then turned his gaze to Saito who was in the office.
“I heard a detailed report from you yesterday, Saito.
The strong enemies were mostly like level 2 awakeners, there were two leaders who were at level 3, and introduced themselves as members of the Crux of Shadow. They have 27 people.
In addition, there is also the strongest group in this city, the Golden Crown that seems to be hostile towards us. Their numbers were over a thousand, but the ones who participated in the previous mission were the 100 best people from the group.
I already remember it, so ... what do you want to report?”
Seeing the smile on Ark's face, Saito was silent for a moment. As if thinking of something, he took a deep breath before saying.
“I'm here to ask for leniency for Draco, Chairman.”
“Oh? Why?”
“I am in charge of this mission. I failed to see the strength of the enemy and put him in such a condition. So I feel I have to take responsibility in this matter.”
“Who said I would punish Draco?”
“En?” Saito stared at Ark with a surprised expression. “Did you not punish him for losing control?”
“Draco did absolutely nothing wrong. He also did not slaughter associates or people we consider innocent. So ... why should I punish him?”
“…”
Seeing the expression full of surprise on Saito's face, Ark added.
“Of course, I will do something else instead of punishing him.”
After saying that, Ark got up from his chair. He walked out of the room. While passing Saito, the young man patted the swordsman's shoulder gently and went somewhere before heading to where Draco was being treated.
Some time later, Ark arrives in Draco's room being treated. There, he immediately saw the figure of Draco sitting on the bed while looking down. There was clearly a trace of regret on his face. The man then looked up, at the time he looked at her, that person immediately showed a bitter smile.
“Keoth-“
“You don't have to say anything at all because I've known everything.”
“Understanding.” Draco nodded lightly.
“Bos! Draco-“
Ark looked at Leon with a flat expression, instantly making the big man silent. He then looked towards Draco and said.
“You've improved, so follow me directly.”
After saying that, Ark turned around. The people in the room looked at each other with confused expressions. But in the end they followed Ark because Draco also immediately went to follow the chairman of the Sword of Sufferings group.
Half an hour later, they finally arrived at a vast parking lot not far from the headquarters of the Sword of Sufferings branch. There, Stacy, Kurona, and Shirona have been waiting.
“Stacy!”
Hearing Ark's words, Stacy immediately threw a black object at the chairman. The young man then caught him. After that, he threw it right in front of Draco.
Looking at the black spear thrusting right in front of him, Draco was stunned.
“Didn't you go berserk lately. Then rampage as much. Let me see how dangerous it is.”
Hearing those words, Draco looked towards Ark with a puzzled expression. He saw the young man folding his shirt arms up. A pair of ruby eyes looked at him with an indifferent expression. This made Draco more hesitant.
Draco looked towards the Ark, then towards the higher-ups of the Sword of Sufferings who were looking at him with a serious expression. Feeling uneasy, he finally ventured to say.
“I don't think we need-“
“DRACO!”
A cold and resolute voice instantly pierced Draco's ears.
“ RAISE YOUR WEAPON AND ATTACK ME!”
Looking at Ark's red eyes, Draco whipped out the spear that stuck in front of him. Gritting his teeth, he immediately rushed towards the Ark while shouting.
***
Two hours later.
The originally flat and clean parking lot became filled with basins, cracks, and debris scattered everywhere. The scene could clearly be described as chaos.
In the middle of the parking lot, there was a large basin. There, the figure of Draco full of blood lay on his back. Although his condition was severe, but it was not hatred or anger that was painted on his face, but instead an expression of confusion.
“Is it just like that?”
Beside Draco, Ark in messy clothes and covered in blood was crouching while staring at the man lying in front of him.
“I was wrong before. I think just making you think about the feeling of being human is enough. I really didn't expect that behind your cruel appearance, you were actually a gentle person, Draco.
You're terrified. You are afraid that if you lose control, you will hurt people you should not hurt, maybe even your own friends or friends. However, you do not need to think about that, because ..”
Ark grinning.
“You're weak.”
Hearing that, Draco was stunned.
“The more scared you are, the easier it is for you to lose control. So in addition to remembering the feeling of being human, still be brave.
Before you would have been afraid that you would hurt innocent people, hurt your comrades, or even kill your best friend. But from now on, you don't have to think about that. Believe whatever your form, in your heart, you are still human. Also, you don't have to be afraid anymore.
Even if you go berserk and go crazy ..”
Ark patted the man's head gently, ruffled his hair and smiled.
“Be assured that we will stop you, so throw away your fear and bring back your courage. Besides, you're not alone. There we are here.”
After saying that, Ark immediately got up. Looking towards the twilight that dyed the sky in red, he again said.
“Mari go home.”
>> Connect.